The paper choice starts with the printer and the process, not a universal winner. The records here cover five exact product listings: four conventional sublimation-paper listings and Sawgrass VersiFlex Light Heat Transfer Paper, which belongs to a separate heat-transfer workflow. Manufacturer and supplier evidence does not provide a like-for-like test of transfer quality, color, release, speed, or waste, so this guide compares documented identities and compatibility only.
Compare the sourced options
| Exact paper | Listed format and pack | What the source establishes | Printer scope in this catalog |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brother Sublimation Paper SP01PL | Letter, 8.5 × 11 in, 100 sheets | Brother lists retail paper SKU SP01PL under SP-1/SP-1W consumables | Source-backed for Brother SP1 in the US catalog |
| MakerFlo Sublimation Paper | 8.5 × 11 in, 100 sheets; 120 g/m²; single-sided coating | MakerFlo lists paper details and named printer compatibility | MakerFlo lists Epson F170, Epson F570, Sawgrass SG500, and Sawgrass SG1000; not the F570 Pro |
| HTVRONT Sublimation Transfer Paper | Selected numeric option: 8.5 × 11 in, 150 sheets; 120 g/m² | The page specifies inkjet printing with sublimation ink only and names example applications | No exact printer model is listed in the source record |
| Sawgrass TruePix Sublimation Paper | 8.5 × 11 in, 100 sheets | Sawgrass identifies the item as TruePix Sublimation Paper | No exact printer model relationship is captured in the cited product listing |
| Sawgrass VersiFlex Light Heat Transfer Paper | 8.5 × 11 in, 100 sheets | Sawgrass identifies it as heat-transfer paper for the VersiFlex workflow | Exact pairing for SG500 or SG1000 with VersiFlex ink; this is not conventional sublimation paper |
These are product-page facts, not proof that the papers perform equally or work in every printer sold by the same brand. Check the exact model, region, ink system, selected paper size, and current manual before choosing a pack.
Match the paper to the exact printer
For the Brother SP1, Brother's US support catalog lists retail paper SKU SP01PL under the SP-1/SP-1W consumables page. Keep that 100-sheet paper pack distinct from the printer's in-box sample SKU SP01PLS. The SP1 carton table lists 10 sample sheets as SP01PLS; it is not the same exact SKU as retail SP01PL.
MakerFlo's 8.5 × 11-inch, 100-sheet paper listing explicitly names Epson F170, Epson F570, Sawgrass SG500, and Sawgrass SG1000 as compatible models. The listing does not name the Epson F570 Pro, so this guide does not extend that compatibility claim to SCF570PE. MakerFlo also specifies 120 g/m² and a single-sided coating for the selected paper; follow the exact printer and paper instructions for print side and settings.
HTVRONT's listing describes a selected 8.5 × 11-inch, 150-sheet, 120 g/m² paper option. It gives a general requirement to use an inkjet printer with sublimation ink only, but the reviewed source does not name a particular printer model. A general inkjet instruction is not an exact printer compatibility check. The product page uses “A4” in its option wording alongside the numeric 8.5 × 11-inch dimensions; use the selected numeric format when planning a Letter sheet.
Sawgrass names the 8.5 × 11-inch, 100-sheet TruePix pack as sublimation paper. The cited listing does not identify a specific printer model, so do not turn the Sawgrass brand match into a verified SG500 or SG1000 paper edge from this record alone. Consult the exact printer, paper, and software instructions before relying on it.
Keep VersiFlex in its own workflow
VersiFlex Light is named Heat Transfer Paper by Sawgrass. The official Sawgrass VersiFlex ink listing pairs the Light paper with the SG500 or SG1000 for its quick-start workflow. Sawgrass also says VersiFlex is not standard sublimation ink and warns not to mix it with SubliJet UHD because using the wrong ink may damage the printer.
Sawgrass distinguishes the VersiFlex print-and-press workflow for natural fibers from SubliJet UHD sublimation for high-polyester fabrics and coated products. That makes the VersiFlex Light paper a separate choice from TruePix or another conventional sublimation paper. Do not put VersiFlex Light in a conventional sublimation-paper comparison as if the products were interchangeable, and do not mix the ink systems.
Check sheet size and printable bounds separately
All five records list 8.5 × 11-inch sheets, but equal paper dimensions do not mean equal compatibility or equal imageable area. The sheet size says how large the paper is. It does not establish how much a specific printer, driver, or application can print on it, and it does not establish the blank's coated or usable area.
For a documented printer example, Epson's F570 User's Guide lists Letter sheets in the auto sheet feeder and 0.12-inch margins on all four sides. That yields a calculated nominal interior of 8.26 × 10.76 inches for that specific F570 cut-sheet path. Software or driver settings can reduce the actual imageable bounds. See the printable-area planning guide before fitting artwork to a sheet or blank; the design-size helper converts dimensions you enter but does not detect printer margins.
MakerFlo also lists 8.5 × 14, 11 × 17, and 13 × 19-inch sheets, plus 17-inch and 24-inch, 100-foot rolls. It names its 17-inch and 24-inch rolls as compatible with the Epson F570. These are supplier-listed format options, not separate exact paper records or verified offers in this catalog. A larger sheet or roll does not establish a printer's printable area; check the exact model's media path and manual before selecting a size.
For a bounded choice: Brother's SP01PL is the sourced retail paper listing for SP1; MakerFlo's 8.5 × 11 listing names Epson F170, Epson F570, SG500, and SG1000, and its F570-compatible rolls may suit roll-format needs; use VersiFlex Light only with the documented VersiFlex ink workflow on SG500/SG1000. TruePix has no exact model relationship in these records, and HTVRONT's paper page names no exact printer model.
When the source names no exact printer relationship, mark it as unverified and consult the current model instructions. Do not fill an evidence gap by relying on a paper's size, a printer brand, a product-family name, or a general process label.
Sources and review date
The manufacturer and supplier pages below were checked on 2026-09-22. Product facts are paraphrased and linked directly. No paper performance comparison or physical test is claimed, and no manufacturer product photography is reused.
- Brother US SP-1/SP-1W consumables and options: SP01PL size, count, and listed model family.
- Brother SP1 Sublimation Printer: in-box sample SKU SP01PLS and 10-sheet carton quantity.
- MakerFlo Sublimation Paper, selected 8.5 × 11-inch variant: selected pack, basis weight, one-sided coating, named printer list, process, and the supplier's other sheet/roll formats. Other formats are not separate cataloged exact offers here.
- HTVRONT Sublimation Transfer Paper: selected 8.5 × 11-inch format, sheet count, basis weight, process instructions, and product wording.
- Sawgrass TruePix Sublimation Paper: paper identity, size, and count.
- Sawgrass VersiFlex Light Heat Transfer Paper: paper identity, size, count, and heat-transfer designation.
- Sawgrass VersiFlex Ink Cartridges: SG500/SG1000 pairing, no-mix warning, and distinction from SubliJet UHD.
- Epson SureColor F570 User's Guide: Letter auto-sheet support, the manual's 0.12-inch margins, and the calculated nominal interior (printed pp. 63–64 and 198).