Yes. The printer must be brand new and not used with ordinary ink nor will be used for ordinary ink in the future to prevent contamination. Most printers used for edible printing are Canon models. This is because they have removable parts that allow for cleaning and prevent sugar clogging.
What kind of printer is used for edible paper?
Only Canon and Epson brand printers are compatible with food safe refillable edible ink cartridges. Canon has the advantage that its printhead can be removed for cleaning or replacing, whereas the Epson does not have a removable or replaceable printhead, so cleaning would be a very messy job.
Can you put wafer paper in a regular printer?
Wafer paper is treated in exactly the same way as printing onto normal paper. Simply insert your wafer paper into the feed tray a few sheets at a time and print through your edible printer. ... If the image is poor quality the printed result will be poor quality too – no matter what you're printing onto!18 may 2017
How do I set up an edible printer?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0O1Jp1soRWE
Is regular printer ink edible?
Once a regular inkjet printer has been used to print with regular ink cartridges (ink that is not deemed safe for consumption by the FDA) the printer is not safe to be used for edible printing. It is now contaminated by toxic inedible ink. Regular ink is harmful to your health and cannot be consumed.
Is printer ink toxic to humans?
The ink you find in modern-day ink cartridges is mostly non-toxic, meaning it will not pose a health risk to humans if accidentally exposed to the liquid. ... Just because printer ink is non-toxic, it doesn't mean you should ingest it, and it's always a good practice to keep it out of reach of small children.8 jun 2020