EPSON Dye Sublimation Printer Lineup for 2024

A Comprehensive Guide to Epson’s Dye Sublimation Printer Lineup in 2024

EPSON America has been a leading force in the dye-sublimation market for over a decade, starting with the release of their first printer, the EPSON SureColor F6070. Their F-Series printers have become the top-selling large format dye-sublimation printers on the market. To meet the diverse needs of customers, Epson expanded the F-Series to include desktop units for those seeking a more compact and affordable entry into sublimation printing. Today, we’ll compare all seven printers in Epson’s dye sub portfolio, helping you decide which is best for your business.

Desktop Dye Sublimation Printers

EPSON SureColor F170 (8.5”)

Price: Just under $450 (before promotions)
What’s in the box: Full set of 140 mL ink, Start Here Poster, and User Guide (sublimation paper sold separately)
Key Features: Prints on sheets only (not roll-fed), plug and play, average print cost of $0.45 per sq/ft (ink and paper), no on-site installation.

EPSON SureColor F570 (24”)

Price: $2,695 (before rebates)
What’s in the box: EPSON Edge Print Pro Software, two full sets of 140 mL inks, three rolls of EPSON Multi-Use Sublimation Paper (two 17” rolls and one 24”x100’ roll), Start Here Poster, and User Guide
Key Features: Prints on both sheets and rolls, average print cost of $0.43 per sq/ft (ink and paper), no on-site installation.

Wide Format Dye Sublimation Printers

EPSON SureColor F6470 (44”)

Price: $8,195 (before rebates)
What’s in the box: EPSON Edge Print Pro and User Guide (inks and media sold separately)
Key Features: 4-color CMYK setup, prints at speeds up to 400 sq/ft per hour, average print cost of $0.16 per sq/ft (ink and paper), includes on-site installation and training.

EPSON SureColor F6470H (44”)

Price: $8,695 (before rebates)
What’s in the box: EPSON Edge Print Pro and User Guide (inks and media sold separately)
Key Features: 6-color setup with configurable ink channels (Light Magenta and Light Cyan, Orange and Violet, or Fluorescent Yellow and Pink), prints at speeds up to 400 sq/ft per hour, average print cost of $0.16 to $0.19 per sq/ft (ink and paper), includes on-site installation and training.

EPSON SureColor F7200 (64”)

Price: $15,995 (before rebates)
What’s in the box: Take-up reel, one-year subscription to Wasatch Soft RIP TX, User Guide, full set of 1L ink bags, and 24” roll of EPSON Sublimation transfer paper
Key Features: Prints at speeds up to 634 sq/ft per hour, average print cost of $0.16 to $0.19 per sq/ft (ink and paper), includes on-site installation and training.

EPSON SureColor F9470 (64”)

Price: $26,995 (before rebates)
What’s in the box: EPSON Edge Print Pro, User Guide, and full set of 2L inks
Key Features: Dual printheads for increased speed (up to 1,196 sq/ft per hour), includes take-up reel, suitable for fabric printing, average print cost of $0.16 to $0.19 per sq/ft (ink and paper), includes on-site installation and training.

EPSON SureColor F9470H (64”)

Price: $30,995 (before rebates)
What’s in the box: Same as F9470 with the addition of fluorescent yellow and pink inks
Key Features: Same as F9470 with the addition of neon inks, speeds are reduced by about 20% when using fluorescent inks, ideal for fashion and sports apparel, average print cost of $0.16 to $0.19 per sq/ft (ink and paper), includes on-site installation and training.

Conclusion

This comprehensive overview of Epson’s dye sublimation printer lineup should serve as the start of your research for entering the dye sub market or updating your current platform. For detailed, personalized advice, and to learn about current promotions and rebates, please reach out to an IT Supplies sales representative at 1-800-771-9665. We’re here to help you find the perfect printer for your business needs.