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SureColor SC-F100 / F170
CAIBI EQUIPMENT ASSESSMENTEpson

SureColor SC-F100 / F170

Dedicated A4 dye-sublimation printer sold as SC-F100 in Europe and F170 in North America, designed for apparel, mugs, gifts and other heat-transfer blanks.

CAIBI VERDICTOne of the clearest low-friction routes into real sublimation. The key decision is not print quality but whether A4 is big enough for what you actually want to make.
ACTUAL REVIEWS

What reviewers consistently found

3 independent sources
positive

Setup and entry

All three sources treat the dedicated Epson workflow as materially easier than converting a normal inkjet for sublimation.

positive

Print results

Vibrant and useful output is a recurring finding, with the important caveat that final colour is judged after pressing on the actual blank.

positive

Running cost

Refill bottles are repeatedly identified as a cost advantage against cartridge-based dedicated systems.

negative

Format

A4 / 8.5-inch width is the consistent hard limit and becomes the main reason to step up to a larger machine.

More review findings
mixed

Workflow limits

It is easy to start, but paper, press temperature, blank quality and colour management still determine the finished object.

Read the source reviews
Sublimakers Academy

Owner-operated business review found setup straightforward, output strong and refill ink economical; the main limits were narrow format and no borderless printing.

Read review ↗Cranky Press Man

Hands-on review of the F100/F170 praised vibrant output, low running cost and genuine plug-and-play sublimation, while criticising the narrow format, plastic build and basic controls.

Read review ↗Ferax

Recent practical review found it a strong beginner and small-business printer but highlighted visible grain in some work, colour/blank sensitivity and the 8.5-inch width ceiling.

Read review ↗
WHERE TO BUY

Current buying routes

These are the regional prices and bundles CAIBI last checked. Always confirm the live price before buying.

UK2 checked routes
manufacturerEpson UK

Epson UK lists the SC-F100 with a Where to buy route rather than a direct numeric printer price.

Dedicated SC-F100 sublimation printer. Transfer paper and T49N inks are separate consumables.

Checked 5 Sep 2026 ↗
authorised retailerDupli
£395 excl. VAT / £474 incl. VAT

Dupli listed exact Epson SKU C11CJ80301 in stock with an active Add to basket route when checked.

Listing includes a full set of 4 x 140ml inks and a free box of A4 sublimation paper; a heat press remains separate.

Checked 5 Sep 2026 ↗

Epson UK identifies exact SKU C11CJ80301 but does not show a numeric printer price. Dupli, an authorised Epson supplier, listed that exact SKU at £395 ex VAT / £474 inc VAT and in stock when checked.

REQUIRED EXTRASHeat press matched to the target blankSublimation-compatible blanks or suitable polyester fabric
ONGOING CONSUMABLESEpson T49N sublimation inksSublimation transfer paperProtective/butcher paper for pressing
WHAT IT UNLOCKS

Capabilities

  • Dedicated dye-sublimation ink system
  • A4 / 8.5-inch class output
  • 140 ml refill bottles
  • Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Ethernet and USB
  • 600 x 1200 dpi rated output
  • Compact desktop footprint
LIMITS

What to know before buying

  • A4 width ceiling
  • No borderless printing in independent testing
  • No white ink
  • Final colour depends on paper, blank and press settings
  • Requires a separate heat press or mug/tumbler press
SOURCE

Key manufacturer specifications

SureColor SC-F100 / F170
SureColor SC-F100 / F170 · Product source image
UK model
SC-F100
US model
SureColor F170
Print width
A4 / 8.5-inch class
Ink
4-colour dye sublimation, 140 ml bottles
Resolution
600 x 1200 dpi
Connectivity
Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Ethernet, USB
SOURCE TRAIL

Specifications, documentation and pricing

manufacturerEpson UK SureColor SC-F100 specifications↗
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