

Although Sawgrass printers can connect wirelessly to Mac computers, they cannot connect to iPhones, iPads or Android devices. Related: Sublimation supplies for beginners Does the Sawgrass Printer work with an iPhone or iPad?Īt this time, the Printer Manager software for Sawgrass computers does not work with mobile devices.

During the release of the new Apple processor in late 2020, there was a brief period of incompatibility, but developers at Sawgrass quickly updated the Print Manager software and firmware to ensure printers would work with the new iMac, Mac mini and MacBook pro models using the M1 chip. The latest series of Mac computers with the “M1” chip are compatible with the Sawgrass SG500 and SG1000 printers. This video takes you step by step through the process to set up your wireless connection to a Sawgrass printer.Īre Sawgrass printers compatible with M1 Macs? Using a USB cable is the most straightforward, but connecting wirelessly is not difficult with a Mac or PC.

There are three basic methods to connect your Mac to a Sawgrass printer: USB, LAN cable or wirelessly. Related: What is sublimation printing? Different ways to connect a Sawgrass Printer to a Mac Computer Sawgrass Creative Studio, the design platform available to Sawgrass printer owners, is web-based and available through any browser supported by your Mac (Safari, Chrome or Firefox for example.) So, if you choose to use Creative Studio to create new designs for sublimation, you need an internet connection, no matter what computer you are using. The software necessary for operating the printer – Sawgrass Print Manager – is compatible with the following MacOS versions: Yes, you can connect your Mac to a Sawgrass sublimation printer.īefore buying a premium item like a dedicated sublimation printer, smart shoppers ask “ Are Sawgrass printers compatible with Mac computers?” If you are considering a new sublimation printer for heat transfer projects and you are running a MacOS computer (iMac, Mac mini, MacBook, etc), you will have no problem connecting with a Sawgrass SG500 or SG1000 printer.
