Edible Printers works just like your regular home or office printers. We use mechanism from Canon and Epson brand to print on our Edible Papers. Sugarinks offers a variety of edible printers to personalize cakes and other bakery products to ace your game. Use Sugarinks edible printers to print images based on your theme.
Edible printers are easy to use and a great way to show your affection towards your loved ones.
Just as all electronic products need an upkeep, similarly edible printers also need care. For edible printers to produce good quality prints at all times, it is essential to keep the printer and its equipment in a moisture-free area. An unhygienic and dusty environment is unsafe, as you would be consuming the product.
Cleaning the print head and cartridges will keep them in good condition and prevent the ink from clogging. Also, store the frosting sheets in a zip lock bag to get the best quality of print.
Firstly, identify the problem area and then proceed to fix the problem. Is the problem with the printer or printing quality? Depending on the issue, you would either need to clean the print head, perform a nozzle check pattern test, or check your paper settings.
If the print head has become clogged, the print head needs to be cleaned. If the problem is pertaining to colors, perform a nozzle check and print check pattern test.
Follow the maintenance instructions that accompany your edible printer.
Frosting sheets offer a creative way to decorate your cakes. Frosting sheets are made out of sugar or icing pressed into thin sheets, so they are non-toxic and safe to be consumed. You can use edible ink pens to draw on the frosting sheet or print edible images. You can cut them in different shapes, sizes, and designs to give a beautiful and dazzling look before placing on the cakes, pastries, or other baked items.
Frosting sheets are available in two sizes:
Wide Format Frosting Sheets : 11” x 17”
Standard letter size Frosting sheets: 8.5” x 11”
We also carry pre cut circles in the range of 1.25”, 2”, 2.5”, 3”, 8” diameter circles.
If stored properly (pack them in tight zip-lock bag) frosting sheets can be used for up to 2 years.
Chocolate transfer sheets offer a custom and premium look to your dessert. Chocolate transfer sheets are acetate sheets, embossed with cocoa butter and powdered food coloring, that is completely safe to consume. Chocolate transfer sheets add a distinctive finish and eye-catching details to your desserts.
Chocolate transfer sheets can be used as whole or cut in varied shapes and sizes to suit the end product. White chocolate is best suited to showcase the beautiful designs of the chocolate transfer sheets.
Yes, edible ink is vegan. The ingredients used to make edible ink are carbohydrates, sodium, and food coloring. Edible ink is safe to be consumed, even including those with food allergies.
There are two types of edible inks available:
The invention of edible ink cartridges has revolutionized the bakery business. It has given wings to the dreams of bakers to discover new ways to decorate their baked products.
It is important that your edible ink cartridges are stored properly. At the time of purchase, edible ink cartridges will be capped and sealed in a package. You will need to remove the black sealing plugs to use the cartridges, but save the caps to be used when cartridges are not being used. Edible ink cartridges should be stored in the capped package, upright in a zip lock bag. Make sure the edible ink cartridges are stored at room temperature and not refrigerated.
The shelf life of edible paint is 12 months. To get the maximum utilization, you must use edible paint once every week. Painting regularly would help the edible paint to remain in prime condition.
Make use of edible paint in various ways, whether it is to treat family, friends, or surprise your loved ones or you are baking something special for a special occasion. Whatever your theme may be, use the edible paint to make your thoughts come to life with your creativity. So what are you waiting for? Start painting!
Edible ink pens or markers help you decorate your baked product as per your way. They can be used to draw or write on cakes, cookies, and other baked items. Edible markers are safe to use and consume, as these are made from natural ingredients.
Edible markers are available in standard and fine tip. A standard tip edible marker will let you fill colors, create designs. Edible markers with fine tip are used to add minute details to your designs or write messages.
If you wish to order custom printed images on edible paper of your choice, Sugarinks lets you do so. Follow the below steps:
Once you are satisfied with your image, Sugarinks will convert your selected image into a high-resolution edible image to be printed. Sugarinks will deliver the premium quality custom printed image delivered to your doorstep.
Edible ink printers come in various varieties, suitable for a wide range of purposes. Thus, you may find a custom printer that is the best for your cake shop or personal use as per your requirement. We, at Sugarinks, have made your job of selecting an edible printer easy.
Check out our handpicked selection of the best edible printers for your cake shop:
Canon offers a wide range of wireless edible ink printers to choose from, such as the PGI-280XL and CLI-281XL. These printers are the best-in-class that print high-quality images with a top loader feed tray. These come with basic features such as smartphone compatibility, wireless options, and various sheet options.
The Canon Pixma series has garnered great reviews from bakeries around the world. Some models perform printing, scanning, and copying, making it ideal for cake shops that need to take a physical photo from the customers for printing.
Epson WorkForce WF-2750, WF-2630, WF-2650 series offered as a part of Sugarinks edible printer kits come with similar configurations such as wireless connection, scanner, and all-device compatibility. With print sizes up to 8.5 x 11.5 inch, these printers are ideal for formal edible printing purposes such as company logos, symbols, and fonts.
Sugarinks Professional Food Printer is another innovative product that can be used for printing directly on cakes and cookies, that comes with all of the above features. Named as the CookieMaster501, it has the capability of printing directly on any cake or confectionery of your choice.
We offer custom kits that let you pick the machine, ideal for your choice. For instance, you can get an edible printer kit that comes with a printer of your choice along with edible white/dark chocolate transfer sheets, edible ink cartridges, wafer sheets, sugar sheets, icing sheets, and rice paper - according to your requirement.
Yes, printers at Sugarinks come with wireless options for added convenience. The Canon PIXMA series, for example, comes with a dual option of wireless and wired connection options to choose from.
Yes, it is possible to print images directly on the cake. Sugarinks Professional Food Printer CookieMaster501 can be used for printing directly on sugary treats. This is an advanced printer that can print high-resolution images and photographs on edible sugar sheets, wrappers, cakes, coffee, cookies, marshmallows, biscuits, M&Ms, chocolate, confetti, and much more - the options are limited to your imagination! The edible ink used is non-toxic and tasteless, which means, you get to customize the flavors of your treats the way you want.
It can print up to A4 (21 x 30 cm) size and has a size adjustable tray up to 8 cm, making it perfect for most cake sizes. For larger cakes, you can print one base at a time, directly.
Sugarinks takes this convenience of direct printing up a notch by providing one set of cleaning cartridges, cleaning flush kit, design software, six edible ink cartridges and instructional manual - all in one easy-to-use kit!
Here are the steps you need to follow to decorate a cake with edible sheets:
There are two factors that influence the smooth removal of edible sheets from its backing. Ensure that your room conditions are not too humid. This could cause the edible icing sheet to stick on the backing paper. Next, the thickness of your edible sheet also matters – thin edible sheets will be difficult to remove without damaging.
To remove the backing sheet, pop the sheet in the freezer for 15 seconds to harden (while ensuring no contact with moisture). Next, place the sheet with the backing paper face down on the edge of a table and gently peel the backing paper while moving the sheet forward. You can also use an oven fan, hairdryer or heating mat to remove excess moisture. Be careful to not burn the sheet with high temperature.
The shelf life of edible frosting sheets is usually one year when stored in cool and dry conditions. Avoid exposure to sunlight, humidity, and refrigeration to ensure the sheets stay fresh longer.
Wafer sheets are available in various sizes and thicknesses for different applications. The standard thickness is 0.4 mm, ideal for using a steamer or rolling over curved cake surfaces.
Yes, these edible inks are marked safe for consumption and are mostly created from natural plant extracts. Unless a child has a specific allergy to a particular ingredient, treats made with Sugarinks edible ink are hugely popular among kids due to the colorful appeal.
Most edible ink printers come with easy-to-fill refill ports. These refill ports may have a safety plug that needs to be removed for refilling. These cartridges can then be filled by individual syringes; ensure you do not get any ink on your hands as it can be difficult to get it off.
Do remember to fill the cartridge slowly to avoid spillage. Keep the filled cartridges to settle for a few hours before using them in a printer. Also, keep turning your printer on and off regularly to facilitate auto cleanup of print-heads. Choose a retailer that provides individual edible ink and refilling accessories for a hassle-free cake decoration experience.
Printers that are specifically made for printing on icing sheets are compatible with edible inks. These include a range of printers available from the brands, Canon, Epson and Sugarinks for professional and personal purposes.
Yes, all edible inks at Sugarinks are FDA approved to be used in edible printers. Look for the ones that are premium quality food grade edible inks. Edible ink from Sugarinks comes in Kosher, gluten-free, allergen-free and nut-free options.
Edible ink cartridges work on the same principle as the normal ink cartridges. Thus, they are available in four colors, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black. Sugarinks offers you great deals on these individuals or pack of five (2 black, 1 cyan, 1 magenta, and 1 yellow.
