11 Best Sublimation Printers Of 2021 [Reviewed & Buyer’s Guide]
While we have been used to using traditional printers to date, they can be slow, and you might see many lines on the pictures. But with modern technologies and the invention of the latest mechanism, sublimation printers have taken over the market today. They come with improved performance, and you will be getting high-resolution images […] The post 11 Best Sublimation Printers Of 2021 [Reviewed & Buyer’s Guide] appeared first on Homesthetics - Inspiring ideas for your home..
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While we have been used to using traditional printers to date, they can be slow, and you might see many lines on the pictures.
But with modern technologies and the invention of the latest mechanism, sublimation printers have taken over the market today. They come with improved performance, and you will be getting high-resolution images every time. Also, they consume less energy and serve as a cost-effective option.
Having said that, we know that there are a number of different options in the market, and it may be challenging to select one. To make it easier, we have curated a list of the top 11 sublimation printers. The pros and cons have also been listed for your benefit and have been followed by a buyer’s guide.
So, what are you waiting for? Let’s get started.
Top Sublimation Printers
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Our Top PickOur Top Pick | WorkForce WF-7710 |
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 | Canon Selphy CP1300 |
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 | HP OfficeJet Pro 9025 |
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 | Brother MFC-J995DW |
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 | Epson WorkForce WF-7720 |
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 | Epson Expression XP-15000 |
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 | Epson Stylus C88+ Inkjet Printer |
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 | Epson Artisan 1430 (C11CB53201) |
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 | DNP DS-RX1HS |
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 | HiTi P525L |
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If you are looking for a product that will help create print-shop quality borderless pictures, then the WorkForce WF-7710 Color Inkjet Printer is a great choice. It is versatile and has a large paper holding capacity. You can meet all your printing needs, thanks to this model.
- Storage Dimensions: 22.3" W x 19.1" D x 13.4" H
- Epson all-in-one printer can print, scan, copy and fax
- PrecisionCore technology lets you create borderless prints...
- 250-sheet paper tray can also hold up to 20 sheets of photo...
Why Did We Like It?
Imagine being able to conduct the entire printing process, be it scanning, faxing, copying, or printing on both sides with one device! Yes, this printer will allow all of it together, and you won’t have to buy separate machines for it.
Not only that, but you can also create borderless prints of 13 x 19 inches in size. This will let you print excellent quality posters for your home. It allows photo printouts, too, and your needs will indeed be met.
Moving on, to ensure that the process happens correctly, a 4.3-inch touchscreen is provided, which will let you control the printer. A manual also comes with the pack, providing you with instructions on how to use it.
You can opt for wireless printing and networking services too. Use your Android or IOS phones and iPads to connect to the printer and start printing.
What Could’ve Been Better?
This printer has low ink capacity, which can be problematic if you are going to print a number of high-quality pictures. It is best to keep extra in hand as you might need more ink than what’s already provided. We found that this led to an increase in expenditure.
- Colored touchscreen of 4.3 inches
- Wireless networking and printing offered
- Paper tray containing 250 sheets
- Detailed instruction manual
- Low-ink capacity
Up next is a stylish and compact device that comes with optional battery backup. Take the Canon Selphy CP1300 Photo Printer wherever you go and get prints of your favorite pictures immediately. This is a great way of preserving memories and keeping beautiful images of them.
- Not only will your photos be instantly dry, but they will...
- Enjoy the simplicity of connecting your smartphone and...
- The sleek, portable design lets you bring the SELPHY CP1300...
- With the tilting 3.2 inches LCD screen it's easy to choose,...
Why Did We Like It?
This is a product that prints water-resistant images. As such, your pictures will survive even if someone spills water over them by mistake.
What’s more, it is extremely easy to work with it. You can connect your tablets and smartphones to the printer via an app. Once you do so, directly edit and send the pictures from your phone for printing. You can use a pen drive or a memory card too, which needs to be attached to the respective ports in the printer to function.
Along with this, a tilted screen is provided, which measures 3.2 inches to help you choose, edit, and print your pictures easily.
Plus, the print resolution is amazing, and you can print pictures in various sizes. There are 4 sizes to toggle among, and it will serve all your purposes.
What Could’ve Been Better?
Remember to bring down the brightness before you print pictures. This model brightens them up and can print washed-out images if the brightness is too high. Hence, download an editing app and edit your pictures beforehand. Once you do this, you should not be facing any issues.
- Water-resistant printing
- Portable and sleek design
- Tilted LCD screen of 3.2 inches
- Prints in multiple sizes
- Adds too much brightness
If you have ever worked with the HP OfficeJet Pro 9010, the HP OfficeJet Pro 9025 Advanced is a great update over it. This scans 2x faster and is 39% smaller than the older model. You can look forward to quick printing and smooth performance with this in the house.
- Upgrade your office – Replacing the OfficeJet Pro 8720,...
- Organize documents 50% faster – Eliminate steps in...
- Genuine HP 962 ink delivered to your home: get your first 2...
- Print remotely using HP Smart app: Access your printer and...
Why Did We Like It?
Now you can have the printer placed at any corner of the house, and you can operate it from any room. Yes, this one allows remote printing via the HP Smart app, and you can access your scanner and printer from afar. You will also be able to monitor ink levels, copy and print pictures via the app.
Moving on, in case your Wi-Fi malfunctions, this one is programmed to try and detect the issue immediately. It will go through 3 stages of reconnection to ensure that you always are connected to it.
Next, the printer has some amazing security features, which include password protection, a basic level of encryption, document protection, and Wi-Fi security. This will provide peace of mind, and you can rest assured that your data is safe.
Further, the app can be used to scan and store documents in iCloud or Box, where you can view them later.
What Could’ve Been Better?
While you are probably expecting a smooth installation process, that is not the case. The installation process is long, and there is a lot of HP marketing stuff that comes up on the screen. You can choose to decline them if you wish and then move on. It took up around 90 minutes for the entire process.
- Organizes data and documents fast
- Creates searchable documents
- Scans and stores in the cloud
- Perfect for remote operations
- Installation process is time consuming
Up next, we have a product that comes with a 1 year supply of ink in the box. The Brother MFC-J995DW Inkvestment Tank Printer is known to provide uninterrupted printing services, and you can keep printing all you need for one year with the ink supply.
- Up to 1 year of ink in box: Using the MFCJ995DW cartridges...
- Inkvestment tank system: Reengineered ink cartridges hold...
- Eliminate ink replacement guesswork: Brother intelligent...
- Mobile device printing: Desktop and mobile device wireless...
Why Did We Like It?
First of all, this is equipped with an Inkvestment tank system: which allows a lot of ink to be stored at one time. The cartridge is larger and has a higher capacity to store ink, while there is an internal ink storage tank also present. You can look forward to uninterrupted printing thanks to this.
Next, you can connect it to smartphones and desktops for printing. This supports wireless printing, and you can use Wi-Fi Direct(3), AirPrint, Brother, and Google Cloud Print to go about the task.
Plus, this printer uses Brother page gauge(2) to monitor the ink level. It will give you an estimate of the amount of ink left and the number of pages that can be printed with it. This way, you will never go out of ink suddenly.
Plus, this comes with a paper tray where you can keep 150 pages at one time. It also supports automatic duplex printing, and that makes the process quicker.
What Could’ve Been Better?
While instructions about installation for other items in the pack were clearly written, we felt that there was less information regarding setting up the scanner. We would urge the company to mention how to set it up and use it. It took us a lot of time, and we had to watch instruction videos online.
- Internal ink storage tank included
- Allows wireless printing
- Automatic document feeder
- Smart Brother intelligent page gauge(2)
- Difficulty in setting up the scanner
If you are looking for an economical option that will not consume a lot of energy, then the Epson WorkForce WF-7720 is a great choice. It is known to use 80 percent less power when compared to other color laser printers. We did see a significant change in electricity bills after replacing an older model with this.
- Epson strongly recommends the use of Genuine Epson inks for...
- Get performance beyond laser — the workforce WF-7720,...
- Print-shop quality — borderless prints upto 13" X 19"....
- Economical — uses upto 80 percent less power vs. Color...
Why Did We Like It?
This one can print borderless pictures of 13 x 19 inches in size. You can work with all kinds of paper, including glossy, ultra-glossy, semi-glossy, and matte. So, get your photographs of your recent trip printed on the one hand and office documents on the other with one machine.
Secondly, this has a 500-sheet capacity, and this was very impressive. While most other products have a capacity of around 250, this one stands out. Plus, in case you are using special papers, the tray can take 125 of them at a time. Put in the sheets and program your printer with the help of its touchscreen.
Yes, this one has a large 4.3 inches touchscreen that will allow you to print easily. You can monitor the quality and color from there and then let it do its job. It allows printing on 2 sides automatically, and you can copy fax and scan too.
What Could’ve Been Better?
Epson only supports ink when bought from the same company. In case you use other ink, the picture quality will deplete, and there may be lines in the pictures. So, remember to order only from them, and you can save yourself the hassle.
- Capacity of 500 sheets
- Large touchscreen of 4.3 inches
- Prints on 2 sides automatically
- Provides constant firmware updates
- Other company’s ink cannot be used
We have now reached the middle of this list, and it is time to introduce another product from the house of Epson. The Expression Photo HD XP-15000 is known for its professional photo quality, and you will also be getting very convenient features. We were very happy with the bells and whistles provided, and you should read on to know all about them.
- This printer is designed for use with Epson cartridges only,...
- Professional ultra HD photo quality get brilliant border...
- Individual 6 color Claria photo HD ink includes red and gray...
- Professional projects: Made easy features a 50 sheet rear...
Why Did We Like It?
This is a very compact product that allows wide-format A3+ printing. You can keep it easily on any desktop, and there should not be any issues.
Plus, this one has a front tray that can hold 200 sheets at one time. In case you are putting in sheets for specialty media in the rear tray, 50 of them will fit in at one time. It will also allow dual sides printing, and that will happen automatically. Gone are the days when you have to change the side and insert a paper again.
Moreover, you can get ultra HD photo-quality prints that can be printed without borders. The limit is up to 13 x 19 inches. It is versatile when it comes to different kinds of paper, and it supports a glossy, semi-glossy, matte finish.
What’s more, this is equipped with Dash Replenishment which, when activated, keeps track of the amount of ink used.
What Could’ve Been Better?
Although this supports wireless connection, we found the connection was often disrupted, and we had to set it up multiple times. This could be a glitch with our model, and hence we will recommend checking it well on arrival. In case this happens to you too, contact customer service immediately.
- Ultra-compact body
- Can hold 200 sheets in the front tray
- Low sound level of 49 dB
- Allows borderless printing
- Wireless connection error
Up next is a powerful performer who will get all your documents printed within time. The Epson Stylus C88+ Inkjet Printer will help in printing documents and projects clearly and within minutes. It is known for its powerful performance and excellent quality. Read on to know more about it.
- Product Type: Inkjet Printer, Recommended Use: Plain Paper...
- Number of Colors: 4, Parallel Port: Yes, USB: Yes, USB...
- Media Handling: 1 x Input Tray 120 Sheet, Number of...
- Power Source: AC Supply, Input Voltage: 120 Volts AC,...
Why Did We Like It?
First of all, this prints perfect frame-ready pictures of different sizes. You can get borderless prints of 4 x 6, 5 x 7, 8 x 10, and 8.5 x 11 inches. Measure the kind of frame you have and begin the process!
Next, the DURABrite Ultra pigment ink is of very high quality, and you will always get clear pictures. You can use both photo paper or normal paper to achieve this.
Plus, the printer comes with its own editing software, which will allow you to crop and edit pictures before printing. You can create photo books and calendars with this too. If you are a DIY enthusiast, create different types of calendars and stickers and print them out to add to the décor.
What Could’ve Been Better?
This does not allow wireless printing, and you will have to connect to USB ports. This means you have to be present in the same place. Now, this is not an issue with most, but if you plan to print from other rooms, then you might face a problem. Make a note of this before purchasing.
- Prints borderless pictures up to 8.5 x 11 inches
- Consists of individual ink cartridges
- Photo editing software included
- Smudge resistant printing
- Not a wireless option
If you are looking for a product that can print on CDs and DVDs directly, then this is an excellent choice. The Epson Artisan 1430 Inkjet Printer (C11CB53201) is a very efficient choice and comes with a CD tray. You will be getting remarkable photos with no lines on them, thanks to this.
- Borderless, Hi-Def photos up to 13 inch x 19 inch
- Wireless printing with Wi-Fi
- 6-color Claria ink
- CD/DVD printing; Refer user manual under technical...
Why Did We Like It?
This prints pictures in excellent quality with a resolution of 5760 x 1440 dpi. The ink droplets are very tiny and can be as small as 1.5 picoliters. Plus, in case any one of the colors is used a lot, you can replace the cartridge for that one specifically. Yes, this comes with separate ink cartridges for all colors.
Moreover, the photos are printed in very high quality, and the colors do not smudge even when exposed to moisture. The print will be water and fade resistant, and the CDs will retain its prints for a long time.
Next, this supports wireless printing and will let you print pictures from your phone directly. No desktop or laptop will be needed for the job, and that increases user efficiency.
What Could’ve Been Better?
One downside of this product is that it cannot print on thick paper. If the paper is thinner than 10 mm, you will not face any issues. But the thicker paper could pose a problem as the printer does not accommodate it. Remember this before you make a choice.
- Clear and detailed manual
- Smudge and fade-resistant printing
- Supports wireless functioning
- Can print large borderless photos
- Does not print on thick paper
Are you into event photography or photo booth business? The DNP Event Photo Printer DS-RX1HS is the perfect option to bring home. It will allow you to print glossy photos in no time at all. We were very happy with its high print speed and excellent photo quality.
- DNP DS-RX1HS Photo Printer.
- Ideal for Photo Booth business and Event Photography.
- The DS-RX1HS boasts a 20 percent increase in print speeds,...
- Prints 2”x6” photo strips.
Why Did We Like It?
The major feature that makes this printer stand out is its speed. It is known to print 20% faster than its peers and will provide you with 290 prints per hour. The size of each print would be 4 x 6 inches in this case. It can also print photo strips of 2 x 6 inches, and this will enable you to set up photo booths in parties.
Next, you can choose between glossy and matte finishes, depending on the type of paper and your requirement.
What’s more, there are 2 modes that you may opt for, including the high-speed mode and high-resolution mode. If you use the high-resolution mode, then you can achieve a picture quality of 300 x 600 dpi.
What Could’ve Been Better?
This emits loud printing noises, which can be disturbing for anyone working or resting in the same room. Now, this would not be an issue for those who do not use the printer frequently. But if you need to print a large number of pictures, the sound can be slightly irritating. Having said this, we would not really hold this as a drawback.
- Can print 2 x 6 inches photo strips
- Prints 20% faster
- Choice between a glossy and matte finish
- Comes with a high-speed mode
- Loud printing noises
Up next is the HiTi P525L Compact Dye Photo Printer, which is one of the most portable gadgets on this list. It is designed for both professional and personal use, and you will get high quality prints every time. We were very happy with the professional software that the brand uses for meeting photo printing needs.
- HiTi P525L Photo Printer - 2x Paper Flange (1 White; 1...
- Perfect for On-site Photo Booth and Event Photography
- Compact and High Speed Printing
- Easily Transportable
Why Did We Like It?
Do you love capturing images in scenic places, events, theme parks, and even fairs? If you have a knack for photography, this printer will allow you to print pictures immediately. You can create your treasure trove of memories with this.
Plus, this comes with RFID technology which recognizes and reads RFID media chips. You will not have to change the media key beforehand anymore.
Also, it is known to print in high definition, and you can get 300 dpi prints easily. Use papers of your choice and get started with the process.
Not only plain paper, this one can print on photo paper too. If you are in the events business or want to set up a photo booth for your kid’s birthday party, this will help out a lot. It is compact and can be moved about when needed.
What Could’ve Been Better?
So, initially, the printer printed pictures with thin lines in them. We were very worried and contacted the customer service. They immediately repaired the device and fixed the issue. Although it was problematic in the beginning, customer care was very helpful.
- Supports high speed printing
- Compact and easy to transport
- Prints on all kinds of paper
- Backed by 3 years exchange warranty
- Presence of lines in pictures
Known to have incorporated modern image processing techniques, the Mitsubishi CP-K60DW-S Eco-Value is a great option. It will consume less energy and can print in 2 different print sizes from one media sheet. This proved to be very beneficial and saved a lot of our time.
- Mitsubishi CP-K60DW-S Eco-Value Dye-Sub Photo Printer -...
- Two print formats - 1 media: The outstanding feature in the...
- High Resolution: Mitsubishi Electric printers incorporate...
- 96% less Standby-energy: CP-K60DW-S is designed to reduce...
Why Did We Like It?
First of all, we will talk about its power saving capacities. This one comes with 96% less energy consumption during standby mode, and this reduces power consumption a lot. You can see a significant change in energy bills if you are used to printing a lot and have recently shifted to this model.
Secondly, if you have chosen the high resolution mode, you will be getting beautiful and high quality prints with smooth edges. This also offers a matte finish which is very textured and is close to a satin finish. We found that this does not reflect light, and that enhances the quality of the picture more. You will be getting prints with a 300 dpi resolution.
Plus, this is easy to maintain, and you will not have to spend too much time cleaning the parts.
What Could’ve Been Better?
The only problem here is that it prints very slowly. This can be an issue if you have a lot to print, as it will take more time to do that. So, we will suggest that you keep enough time in hand in such cases. Otherwise, we faced no issues with functioning.
- Comes with a matte finish
- 96% less standby-energy
- Known for high resolution printing
- Easy to maintain
- Prints slowly
Sublimation Printer Buying Guide
Now that you have read about the best printers in the market, you might still be a little confused about which one to choose. Remember that there are differences in features among the options, and it all depends on your needs. So, without further ado, let us tell you about the factors that you need to keep in mind before purchasing.
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Size
What is the maximum size of printed images needed? This is one question that you should ask yourself before purchasing. If you are an artist looking to print posters, then you will need a larger option that can print borderless pictures of a large size.
But if you generally want a product to print documents and files, then a basic printer will work well. It does not need to be too big and will easily fit on your desk.
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Portability
The next thing to consider is the portability. And that depends on the size and weight of a printer. If you want to take your printer on trips or use it at birthday parties to print pictures immediately, then a small and compact option will be best. These will weigh under 2 pounds and will meet your needs perfectly.
But on the other hand, if you plan to keep it in one place and want bigger sized prints, then the product will be heavy and bulky. This would need proper desk space, and you should arrange for it beforehand.
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Connectivity
Now, most printers today work with wireless connections, and you would not need a desktop or a laptop to connect it. This proves to be of great help as you can print from virtually anywhere in the house or office. All you need is a smartphone where the required app can be downloaded.
On the other hand, there are some products that need to be connected via USB ports. This means you will require a laptop or a desktop.
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Print Resolution And Quality
This is extremely crucial and a good printer should not disappoint you at all. The print resolution has to be good especially if you are a digital artist or a photographer looking to print artworks and pictures.
We will suggest that the print resolution should be near 300 dpi to achieve the best quality. If you sell art prints, then this is a point that you must remember.
Also, many traditional printers would cause lines to form while printing. This looks bad and can spoil the entire aesthetic of pictures. Print and check on arrival and call up customer care if you face any issues regarding this.
Verdict
Before you begin printing, remember to check if there is enough ink in the cartridge. Most products will provide an estimate of the remaining ink for your benefit. It is better that you know this so that the printing process is not disturbed in the middle.
Having said that, we will move on to the quick recap of our favorites. The WorkForce WF-7710 Color Inkjet Printer is one of the most versatile options on this list. On the other hand, the Canon Selphy CP1300 Photo Printer is a very stylish option.
And the HP OfficeJet Pro 9025 is one of the fastest options available in the current market. With this, we will take your leave; you can let us know about your favorites in the comment section below.
Until next time!
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