Sublimation printer
Brother SP-1 at public library makerspaces
3 US public library makerspaces list a Brother SP-1 on their own pages, in 2 states. Below: what the maker says it does, what the libraries' pages say about using it, and where to find one.
What it is
The Brother SP-1 is a small desktop printer that prints designs with dye-sublimation ink onto special paper. You then use a heat press, sold separately, to transfer the design onto polyester fabric or polymer-coated items such as mugs, shirts and coasters.
- First sold
- 2025 brother.co.za
- Print technology
- Dye-sublimation inkjet, needs a separate heat press brother.com.au
- Max print size
- 215 x 355 mm (about 8.5 x 14 in) brother.co.za
- Ink
- Four 47 ML cartridges (CMYK) brother-usa.com
- Connectivity
- Wireless with Artspira app, USB also listed (cable not included) brother.co.za
- Size
- 17.1 x 13.5 x 6.2 in brother-usa.com
- Price
- $429.99 (price shown on Brother USA) brother-usa.com
Facts from the maker and the pages linked, checked on October 25, 2026. The maker's page.
Where to find one
Every library location on the map that lists a Brother SP-1, by state. Each links to the library's own makerspace page.
Connecticut (2)
- Cossitt Creation Station, Granby
- South Windsor Public Library, South Windsor
New York (1)
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