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Edible Printing in a nutshell:

  1. Edible printing  MUST be done with high-quality edible ink. Be careful to ensure you are buying genuine edible ink.
  2. A regular printer can only be used with edible ink if it has NEVER printed anything with non-edible ink. This will have to be bought specifically for edible prints and not ever used for anything else.
  3. An edible printer is an investment. It is an expensive tool to buy, so you have to be at the right stage in your cake decorating journey. But once you are, the potential is endless!
  4. If you’re not quite ready to invest in your own printer, you can design your own edible toppers at The Cake Decorating Company and we will print them for you.

Edible Printers and Cartridges

Ready to really invest in your cake decorating? An edible printer is a total game changer! These incredible machines work with edible ink to print your chosen designs onto so many treats! Cookies, doughnuts, macarons, fondant toppers, candies - the list goes on! Perfect for anyone running a cake business, or with a passion for design.

Edible ink printers are a fantastic addition to any busy baker's kitchen! Use these machines to print edible ink onto a variety of mediums. Create images, logos, text and other graphics for any occasion.


Edible Printer Ink

Shop our full collection of edible printer ink cartridges available online now, and get started creating and printing your edible art. If you’re not quite ready to invest in your own edible printer, then why not explore pre-designed edible images available, where you can create your image and we’ll print it for you. For more options, explore our wider edible imaging and cake decorating supply collections.

Read our blog to learn more about how to use edible images in your cake decorating.

Edible Printing FAQ

As a cake decorator, you’re probably already familiar with the diverse range of possibilities when it comes to edible ink, from edible marker pens to airbrush paints. But, are you fully aware of the dangers that could arise if you overlook your use of edible ink cartridges? 

To ensure our cartridge and printers are used correctly, and therefore safely, we have put together some of our most frequently asked questions on edible printing over on our blog, in order to aid you on your edible printing quests.

What are edible ink cartridges?

Edible ink cartridges work just like regular ink cartridges, except they – unlike regular printer ink – are safe for human consumption. You create or download an image onto your computer, and you print off as many copies as you like onto special edible paper. Then you can cut out the designs with a craft knife or scissors. Our edible ink cartridges are completely edible and safe to use.

What kind of printer should I use?

Although special edible ink printers are available, you can use regular inkjet printers. HOWEVER, it cannot have ever been used with regular non-edible ink cartridges. Even if your printer has been fully cleaned since, there will still be traces of ink that can contaminate your new edible ink cartridges and cause ink poisoning. Invest in a separate inkjet printer to use as a dedicated edible image printer. 

What paper should I use?

Most people use edible icing sheets for their edible image prints. As the name suggests, these are thin layers of flavoured icing (typically vanilla, smoothed onto a plastic backing. Icing sheets feed through the printer just like normal paper would, and once printed, can be added straight onto your cake. Eventually, the icing melts into your cake, leaving just the image (edible ink behind). 

If the cartridges are compatible, does that mean it is edible?

No. Just because an ink cartridge is ‘compatible’ with your edible printer, does not mean your ink is edible. Edible printers are also capable of printing non-edible inks, so it is vital the two are not mixed up. 

If the ink is FDA-approved, does that mean it is edible?

No. There is often some confusion about the ink itself being edible. Many companies may claim the ink is FDA-approved, creating the impression that the ink is edible. Take care and read the description carefully. FDA Approved simply means that the agency has approved the ingredients used in the ink. It doesn’t suggest the ink is fit for consumption.

Are our inks edible?

All of our ink cartridges and refills are completely edible and listed with compatible printer models, so you can rest assured that your printed cake projects will always look their best and be completely safe to eat.