Cakepro Quatro is not compatible with Apple or Chromebook.

- ONLY Compatible with Windows operating Systems.

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Cleaning cartridges are inserted into printers in order to remove stubborn or heavy clogs which are not able to be removed with normal head cleaning procedures with edible ink.

In the case where cleaning cartridges are inserted, then you would need to run a couple of cleaning cycles through the maintenance section of the printer. Leave the printer sit overnight with cleaning cartridges inserted and the printer left powered off.

The next day remove the cleaning cartridges from the printer and replace with a set of new full edible cartridges. Now run 1-2 cleaning cycles to draw fresh edible ink through the printhead. After each head cleaning, run a nozzle check pattern to see if the colors are coming out and that no missing gaps appear in the printout. If gaps are still appearing then run another head cleaning and then another nozzle check. See full answer »

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An Oreo cookie has a diameter of approximately 1.75 inches (4.45 centimeters). Therefore, utilizing a topper that is approx 1.25" diameter is a good choice for customizing Oreo cookies. Note that this measurement pertains to the standard size Oreo cookie, though variations like Mini Oreo cookies or Double Stuf Oreo cookies may have different dimensions.
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Edible Ink Printers come in 2 general forms: (1) Edible Ink Printers that print to edible paper such as frosting / icing sheets or wafer sheets, and (2) Direct to Food ® Edible Ink Printers. Here is a breakdown of each:
(1) Edible Ink Printers that print to edible paper such as frosting / icing sheets or wafer sheets, also referred to as "Standard Edible Ink Printers" are used to print to / create "edible images" or "edible toppers" for cakes / cupcakes etc. These edible images are applied to the foods with a little bit of moisture (such as water mist, or directly to a wet surface such as directly to wet icing / butter-cream etc). The custom printed toppers are incredibly easy to apply to just about any food, and printing them is also incredibly easy to do (just think of how easy printing to regular paper is, the only difference is that you're printing with edible ink to edible paper). There is a variety of edible papers, primarily frosting / icing sheets (which are smooth and velvety and flexible), as well as wafer paper / rice paper (which are harder, more textured, and less flexible, but good for stand up decorations , think edible playing cards, edible menus, and other concepts where you want the edible images to be more able to stand up on their own). InkEdibles offers different types of frosting sheets, and wafer paper (which is better than rice paper and made in Europe and from very simple ingredients).

(2) Direct to Food ® Edible Ink Printers, print directly to food - such as printing directly to cookies, macarons, marshmallows, and any other reasonably flat non-oily food. There is no edible paper involved, so the final prints look better in the sense that they are incorporated into the food itself, and therefore there isn't also an extra layer of edible paper which has its own texture / flavor. InkEdibles is a pioneer in Direct to Food ® printing and owns the trademark.

The main pros/cons/comparisons are as follows:

Price: Standard Edible Ink Printers are much cheaper to get started with (around $350 to $400 or less to get started including supplies, training and support). But you need to continue buying edible papers, which can run you around $0.50 to $1.50 per "sheet" depending on the type of edible paper you prefer. By comparison, a Direct to Food ® printer starts at around $2500 and goes up from there depending on speed/capacity that you need. But you don't have to buy edible paper, so your per unit cost is much less, so much better if you're doing volumes, or depending on the type of foods you want to print to.

Ease of use: Standard Edible Ink Printers are easy to use, Direct to Food ® printers have a higher learning curve and include a personalized onboarding / training session.

Look of the final product: If you're looking to customize cakes or cupcakes, the final look of Standard Edible Ink printing looks fantastic, but you need to decorate around the edges (such as with piped icing) to "hide" or blend the edible paper into your cake. If you're doing cookies, same thing. But with Direct to Food ® printers there is no hiding or blending needed as the prints are directly on the cookies / food!

Items to be printed to: If you're mainly looking to make custom printed cakes or cupcakes, standard edible ink printing is probably best because it is easy to apply the printed edible paper to the cakes and cupcakes and decorate around the edges of the edible images. Have you seen the burn-away-cake concept? That can only be done with standard edible ink printing. If you're focused on making custom printed cookies, macarons, marshmallows and other similar treats, Direct to Food printing is better because the final product will look better as opposed to having edible images applied to those small treats. However, with cookies you can also make them beautiful with standard edible ink printing as long as you decorate around the edible image edges. For oreos, standard edible ink printing works very well too because you can cover them in chocolate, apply the edible images and decorate around the edges.

In summary, both printing technologies definitely have their value and benefits, it depends on what you're looking to achieve.

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Storage of cakes with edible toppers largely depends on various factors like the material of the edible image, the cake icing, and humidity. Customers who have placed photo cakes into refrigerators for some time have reported contrasting experiences. Some customers have reported that refrigeration creates a slight tint to the edible image after some time. Others have mentioned that they stored their cakes with edible toppers in refrigerators and they turned out just fine. Humidity could be a factor, as could the icing / cake topping on which the edible image is placed.

In summary, cakes decorated with edible cake toppers can definitely be refrigerated, but the image may or may not be discolored afterwards. Therefore it is best to place the cake topper the day of your event so it does not need refrigeration, or if it does need refrigeration, to minimize the time of refrigeration, for the best results. See full answer »

Inkedibles ™ brand edible inks are manufactured under stringent food safety and quality control conditions and are 100% FDA compliant. The edible inks are made using a proprietary formulation of water, glycerin, ethanol, preservative and FDA approved colorants. They are are made in accordance with the FDA Code of Federal Regulations - 21CFR.

The nutritional information for Inkedibles ™ edible inks for (pursuant to 21CFR 101 of the FDA) and based on 100grams (3.5 oz) of Inkedibles ™ edible ink is listed here (% of daily volume based on a 2000 calories diet):

Energy: 110 kcal / 6%

Carbohydrates: 15grams / 1%

Sodium: 260mg / 11%

Proteins: 0

Sugars: 0

Dietary Fiber: 0

Total Fat: 0

Vitamin A: 0

Vitamin C: 0

Calcium: 0

Iron: 0

The ingredients are as follows:

Edible Inks for use with Canon printers:

Color: Black

FD&C Red #3 food coloring less than 1%

FD&C Blue #1 (E133) food coloring less than 1%

FD&C Yellow #5 (E102) food coloring less than 1%

Water 93%, Alcohol (E1510) 3%, Propylene Glycol

(E1530)3%, Polysorbate 20 (E432) less than .01%

Color: Cyan

FD&C Blue #1 (E133) food coloring less than 1%

Water 93%, Alcohol (E1510) 3%, Propylene Glycol

(E1530)3%, Polysorbate 20 (E432) less than .01%

Color: Magenta

FD&C Red #3 (E129) food coloring less than 1%

Water 93%, Alcohol (E1510) 3%, Propylene Glycol

(E1530)3%, Polysorbate 20 (E432) less than .01%

Color: Yellow

FD&C Yellow #5 (E102) food coloring less than 1%

FD&C Red #3 (E129) food coloring less than 1%

Water 93%, Alcohol (E1510) 3%, Propylene Glycol

(E1530)3%, Polysorbate 20 (E432) less than .01%

Edible Inks for use with Epson printers:

Color: Black

Ingredients: water, ethanol, humectant:

glycerin, Red 40, Blue 1, polysorbate 80,

Red 3, Yellow 5.

May contain traces of soy and milk.

Color: Cyan

Ingredients: water, ethanol, humectant:

glycerin, Blue 1, polysorbate 80.

May contain traces of soy and milk.

Color: Magenta

water, ethanol, humectant:

glycerin, Red 3, polysorbate 80, Red 40,

Blue 1

May contain traces of soy and milk.

Color: Yellow

water, ethanol, humectant:

glycerin, Yellow 5, polysorbate 80.

May contain traces of soy and milk.

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Edible images can be placed on a cake up to 24 hours in advance, but for best results, it's recommended to apply them as close to the event as possible, ideally within a few hours. This helps ensure the image remains vibrant and doesn't absorb too much moisture from the frosting. See full answer »

No, you should not use a regular printer to print edible images. Edible images require a dedicated edible ink printer and edible ink cartridges, as well as frosting sheets, to ensure that the printed images are safe for consumption. Using a regular printer with non-edible inks and paper can contaminate the images and make them unsafe to eat. See full answer »

Custom Printed Chocolate Double Dunked Rice Krispies Treats: Can be kept at room temperature in an airtight container for about four to five days. To extend their shelf life, you can refrigerate them for up to two weeks or freeze them for up to three months. To prevent sticking, separate any layers with parchment paper. Keep them in a cool, dry place to maintain their custom printed design.

Rice Krispie Treats: Some recommend keeping them in an airtight container at room temperature, as refrigerating them can make the marshmallow too hard. See full answer »