Photo Cake/edible Image Printer System
Decorating By boysmomintx Updated 3 Apr 2015 , 9:08pm by theresagallegos
The system came with the print head cleaning kit, and I have used it quite a few times. My images have come out green ever since I got it. I have only got 2 good images, and 1 of those I had to print in black and white. I would like to get the cleaning cartridges but they are so expensive, I have to wait. This just can't be normal. I am so bummed right now.
Lisa,
Your cakes are amazing! I recently bought the canon I560 and I am having so much trouble with the inks. Everything prints out green. I have cleaned and deep cleaned the print head. I even bought a new one and that didn't help. Any suggestions? I waited so long to get this and now I'm having so many problems. Has this happened to anyone else? I even emailed Kopykake about it but all they told me was sometimes you have to deep clean quite a few time. Which I have already done. I am at a loss. Also how could I get a copy of your book? I would love to have a copy. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. thanks Jen
Thanks! I'm going to send you a copy. It has solutions to serious clogs that goes beyond cleaning cartridges. I find it strange though that the problem wasn't fixed when you bought a new print head. Had your inks been left in the print head or exposed to air for some time? What I think has happened is that your magenta (red) ink has crusted at the opening. If you were to insert these same cartridges into a new print head...it still would not have worked and probably clogged the new one.
Another possibility is that your printer settings may be off. When you get a chance, reset them to default and try printing a test image on regular paper (so you don't waste a frosting sheet).
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Lisa could I get a copy of the book as well? Thanks, kate
Lisa I would love a copy also. As long as I am on the subject, is there a site that anyone prefers buying thier edible printing supplies from. I am going to be purchasing a cannon ip3000.
thanks
Lisa... i was just on ebay today and saw your book... congrats! It looks great... if you're still sending out freebies i'd love to see it! [email protected]
If not I'll ahve to look it up again on ebay another time.
ok... on tastyfotoart.com they say you don't need cleaning cartridges with their inks ...... is this true???
ok... on tastyfotoart.com they say you don't need cleaning cartridges with their inks ...... is this true???
No...not true. Their inks will clog a print head the same as any other edible inks will. They recommend running a print or cleaning cycle every week to keep the inks from clogging. If you're running a print or cleaning cycle with edible inks installed just to keep it from clogging, you're wasting ink. It's better to run the cleaning cycles with the cleaning cartridges installed. You only have to do this once (instead of every week) until the next time you plan to print an image.
Lisa... i was just on ebay today and saw your book... congrats! It looks great... if you're still sending out freebies i'd love to see it! [email protected]
If not I'll ahve to look it up again on ebay another time.
Thanks! I PM'd you a copy.
Lisa.... as usual you have the info I need! I can't wait to look at your book! Thanks so much 
I would love to read your book. I want to purchase a printer today so I am really looking for guidance. I am soo new to the cake decorating world, but I am really working hard to learn as much as I can. Thank you so much for your knowledge and information. My email is [email protected] or [email protected]
Lisa, I know this is an old post and was wondering what model would be best to purchase in today's market?
Also, is your book still available or has it been updated? [email protected]
Thanks, Carol
Hi there!
Our company specializes in edible printing for over 15 years. First, if you are not going to print at least 3-4 times per month (with our ink) then it is not a worthwhile investment and better to have someone print for you. If you think you are going to be close you can always print with your edible ink on regular paper in between prints. That being said, you can always offer to print for other local decorators so you can not only increase your printing, but also your profit!
As for the most recent Canon Model we recommend the Canon mg5620 if you do not need a wide format printer. In addition, what you should be just as concerned with is finding the best edible printing company to support your business. You want a company that offers good customer service so that you have a nice knowledgable company to help you when you have questions. Quality products is also important. Look at their colors and make sure that they are known for fewer clogs. There are several different companies out there and you will find all levels of service and quality. Icing Sheets are also important.
A lot has changed over the years and what use to be true in the past may have been improved upon changing previous deficites.
Inks have changed over the years, even cartridge types. Icing Sheets have come a long way over the years as well. The book that was written is over 10 years old and everything has changed! I will be happy to answer any questions you may have and help you to make the best decisions for you.
You do need to make sure that you do choose the correct printers. Icing Images prides ourselves on quality products and quality service. We have been using the Canon printers for 15 years. We have worked with other brands for very short periods of time because of problems associated with other models. The latest version allows you to pull the icing sheet from a bottom feeder rather which curls the icing sheet. The older Canons pulled the icing sheets from the back of the printer causing them to have to curl in the printer. If you use quality icing sheets you will be able to use the printer successfully with out problem. We have used this type of printer that pulls from the bottom tray SUCCESSFULLY for several years now and we have a lot of customers using them. Quality does bring good results. Quality ingredients in inks are just as important. Adding proper preservatives no matter whether you have a sponge/wick or not inside your cartridge does not matter as bacteria can grow anywhere. It does not need a sponge to grow, but again, adding proper preservative prevents that sponge. Not having a sponge inside your cartridge doesn't prevent it. Proper food safe preservatives also prevent color changes in inks. That is why they are in the ink to avoid problems with chemical reactions and color changes. If you really want to find out the superiority of products, ask for samples, and ask for recommendations from people on the forum.
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