Sawgrass Virtuoso VJ 628 Complete Sublimation Printer Kit – 25” 8-Color System for High-End Production

Name: Sawgrass Virtuoso VJ 628 Complete Sublimation Printer Kit – 25” 8-Color System for High-End Production - River City Supply
Price: 6999.60 USD
Availability: InStock

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The Sawgrass Virtuoso VJ 628 is a complete, production-grade 25″ wide-format sublimation system — Mutoh 1324 hardware paired with genuine Sawgrass inks, software and paper. This turnkey kit prints up to 24.3″ wide at 1440×1440 dpi and up to 52 sq ft/hour, with an 8-color engine for photographic detail, huge gamut and all-over apparel. Everything you need to run high-end sublimation, in one box.

25″ wide-format
Up to 24.3″ print width on rolls

8-color engine
Dual CMYK, Pro Photo & Flex options

Up to 52 sq ft/hr
1440×1440 dpi production speed

Complete turnkey kit
Ink, paper, software & take-up reel

★ Production-grade sublimation, ready to run — 1-year Sawgrass warranty & support.

Ready to scale your sublimation? Talk to a specialist about the VJ 628 — call 512-454-0505.

$6,999.60

As low as $172 per month with ACG Equipment Financing

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Description

Sawgrass Virtuoso VJ 628 — 25″ 8-Color Sublimation System

When you outgrow a desktop printer, the VJ 628 is the step up to true production. It combines proven Mutoh 1324 wide-format hardware with genuine Sawgrass inks, color-managed software and matched paper — a complete business solution that arrives ready to produce. Print full-bleed, photographic designs up to 24.3″ wide at 1440×1440 dpi and up to 52 square feet per hour, with an 8-color engine that opens up dual-CMYK speed, expanded photo gamut and fluorescent Flex inks. From all-over apparel and cut-and-sew panels to soft signage, banners, and hard blanks like aluminum, hardboard, ceramic and glass, the VJ 628 is built to keep a growing shop running.

What’s in the Kit

Virtuoso VJ 628 25″ wide-format sublimation printer with base/stand & take-up reel
Genuine Sawgrass SubliJet-HD inks — Cyan, Magenta, Yellow & Black (2× each, 220 ml)
TexPrint DT Light sublimation paper — 24″ × 280′ roll
PowerDriver V4, Sawgrass Print Manager & CreativeStudio design tools
Setup & installation guides
1-year manufacturer warranty with direct Sawgrass support

Add a large-format heat press or calender and blanks to complete your production line.

Built for Production

Apparel & soft goods

All-over prints, cut-and-sew panels, jerseys, leggings, flags, banners and soft signage on polyester.

Hard goods at volume

Gang up more transfers per sheet for aluminum & ChromaLuxe panels, hardboard, ceramic tiles and glass.

Choose Your 8-Color Configuration

Dual CMYK — doubles the ink channels for maximum production speed.
Pro Photo — adds light colors for the widest gamut and smoothest gradients.
Pro Photo XF — photo gamut tuned for fine-art and gallery-quality output.
Flex — adds fluorescent inks for eye-popping neons and expanded brand colors.

Why the VJ 628

Wide-format output

24.3″ of print width means all-over apparel and big graphics with no tiling or seams.

Real speed

Up to 52 sq ft/hr with a roll feed and take-up reel keeps unattended production moving.

Color you can trust

Genuine Sawgrass inks plus Print Manager and pro RIP support deliver consistent, repeatable color.

Complete & supported

Ink, paper, software and a take-up reel in one kit, backed by a 1-year Sawgrass warranty.

Fits your workflow. Runs Sawgrass Print Manager & CreativeStudio, with pro RIP profiles for Ergosoft, Wasatch, FlexiSIGN, Onyx and EFI. Connects over Ethernet; requires a Windows 7/8/10 PC (8 GB RAM recommended) and an internet connection.

Supplies & Related Gear

Sublimation paper — keep sheet stock on hand alongside the included 24″ roll.
Heat-resistant tape — secures transfers on hard blanks to prevent ghosting.
Just getting started or need a desktop unit too? See the Sawgrass SG1000 (up to 13″ × 19″).
Browse the full sublimation lineup for ink, paper, blanks & accessories.

Why Buy From River City Supply?

Real decorators. Real support. Genuine Sawgrass.

Production experts on staff

Scaling up? We’ll help you spec ink sets, paper, presses and workflow. Call (512) 454-0505.

Genuine Sawgrass & warranty

Authorized dealer — full manufacturer warranty and direct Sawgrass support.

Everything for sublimation

Ink, paper, blanks, presses and parts — all under one roof.

Fast shipping & financing

Financing available. Same-day shipping on in-stock orders before 3:30 PM CT.

Call (512) 454-0505

Technical Specifications

Sawgrass Virtuoso VJ 628 – Technical Specifications

Brand	Sawgrass® Virtuoso
Model	VJ 628 — 25″ wide-format sublimation printer
Platform	Mutoh 1324 hardware with Sawgrass inks & software
Max print width	24.3″ (25″ media)
Resolution	1440 × 1440 dpi
Print speed	Up to 52 sq ft/hour
Ink	SubliJet-HD — CMYK, 2× each (220 ml); 8-color configurable
8-color options	Dual CMYK, Pro Photo, Pro Photo XF, Flex (fluorescent)
Included paper	TexPrint DT Light — 24″ × 280′ roll
Software	PowerDriver V4, Sawgrass Print Manager & CreativeStudio
RIP support	Ergosoft, Wasatch, FlexiSIGN, Onyx, EFI profiles
Connectivity	Ethernet
Substrates	Polyester apparel & soft goods; aluminum, hardboard, ceramic & glass
Dimensions	47″ × 23″ × 46″ (printer 79 lb, base 31 lb, take-up 20 lb)
System requirements	Windows 7/8/10 Pro; 4 GB RAM (8 GB rec.); internet
Warranty	1-year manufacturer warranty with Sawgrass support

Plan your space. The VJ 628 is a floor-standing production printer — allow room for the stand, roll feed and take-up reel, plus a matched large-format heat press or calender.

Technical Sheets / Safety Data Sheets / Documents

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Sawgrass Virtuoso VJ 628 – Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the VJ 628 for?

Shops ready to move from desktop to production. With 24.3″ of print width, roll feed, a take-up reel and up to 52 sq ft/hr, it’s built for all-over apparel, soft signage and high-volume hard-goods sublimation.

What’s included in the kit?

The VJ 628 printer with base and take-up reel, genuine SubliJet-HD inks (CMYK, 2× each at 220 ml), a 24″ × 280′ roll of TexPrint DT Light paper, PowerDriver V4, Print Manager and CreativeStudio software, and a 1-year Sawgrass warranty.

What does 8-color mean here?

The engine can be configured as Dual CMYK for speed, Pro Photo or Pro Photo XF for the widest gamut and smoothest gradients, or Flex to add fluorescent inks — you pick the set that fits your work.

How wide and how fast does it print?

Up to 24.3″ wide at 1440×1440 dpi, and up to 52 square feet per hour depending on mode and configuration.

What can I decorate?

Polyester apparel and soft goods (all-over prints, cut-and-sew, flags, banners, soft signage) plus poly-coated hard goods like aluminum and ChromaLuxe panels, hardboard, ceramic tiles and glass.

What software and connection does it use?

Sawgrass Print Manager and CreativeStudio, with pro RIP profiles for Ergosoft, Wasatch, FlexiSIGN, Onyx and EFI. It connects over Ethernet and needs a Windows 7/8/10 PC with internet.

Do I need a special heat press?

Yes — to press 24″-wide transfers you’ll want a large-format heat press or a rotary calender sized for your output. We can help you match one.

How does it compare to the SG1000?

The SG1000 is a compact desktop printer up to 13″ × 19″. The VJ 628 is a 25″ wide-format production machine for far larger prints and higher volume.

Is financing available?

Yes — financing is available on the VJ 628. Call 512-454-0505 and we’ll go over options and get you set up.