How Often Should Edible Printer Be Cleaned?

Food printing machine, as an innovative product in the modern food industry, not only adds color to food, but also enhances the brand image of food enterprises. However, the use and maintenance of food printing machine is also a knowledge, especially the cleaning link. So, how often should edible printer be cleaned? This paper will focus on this issue.

First of all, we need to understand the working principle of edible printer. Food printing machine is to print food coloring on the surface of food through the print head, so as to achieve the presentation of patterns. In the process of use, dirt and bacteria are easily accumulated on the print head, ink cartridge and food-contact parts, if not cleaned in time, not only will affect the printing effect, but also may pose a threat to the health of consumers.

In general, the cleaning frequency of the edible ink printer should be determined according to the frequency of use and printing volume. Here are some suggestions:

In the case of low frequency of use, such as 1-2 times per week, it is recommended to clean the food printer after each use. This ensures that the equipment is always in good working condition and avoids the growth of bacteria.

In the case of high frequency of use, such as daily use, it is recommended to clean once a day. Especially in the hot and humid environment in summer, we should pay more attention to cleaning to prevent bacterial reproduction.

For an edible food printer with a long continuous working time, such as 4-6 hours of continuous work, it is recommended to clean it halfway to maintain the printing effect.

The specific cleaning steps are as follows:

1. Turn off the power supply of the food printing machine and remove the removable parts such as the print head and ink cartridge.

2. Use a special food-grade cleaning agent to soak and scrub parts such as print heads and ink cartridges. Do not use corrosive cleaning agents to avoid damaging the device.

3. Clean food contact parts, such as printing platforms, conveyor belts, etc. You can use a soft cloth dipped in cleaning agent to wipe, and then rinse with water.

4. Dry or blow dry the cleaned parts to ensure that no moisture remains.

5. Reassemble the food printing machine and check whether the components are installed in place.

6. Power-on test to ensure the normal operation of the equipment.

In short, the cleaning frequency of the food printing machine should be determined according to the actual use. Keeping your equipment clean not only extends its service life, but also ensures food safety. As a catering practitioner, we should develop good equipment maintenance habits to provide consumers with high-quality, safe and delicious food.

About Foodprinttech

Wuhan Food Printing Technology Co., Ltd. (Foodprinttech), the branch of Hubei Kanghua Biological Group Co., LTD., is located in Wuhan East Lake High -Tech Development Zone. Foodprinttech develops edible consumables(edible ink, chocoprint coating agent, protection fluid and so on ) in line with food regulations, and related equipment (high-speed edible food printers, flatbed edible food printers) supporting color printing on food surfaces, to facilitate the innovation on products of food enterprises. Additionally, we also provide a full set of solutions about top-selling products' color, are an absolute leading enterprise in the field. Foodprinttech products are distributed globally, serving many top food enterprises, and is determined to become the best service provider for the world's leading food enterprise.

Foodprinttech has three R & D centers in Beijing, Hong Kong and Wuhan, and has built its own intelligent industrial campus with international high standards. With more than 50 researchers and senior engineers, the research achievements on the science and technology are honored as major scientific and technological achievements in Hubei Province. Foodprinttech also has won a number of invention patents, 10+ safety certification, actively carries out school-enterprise cooperation, and constantly input leading technology and innovative solutions for the food field, which has been widely concerned and recognized by well-known food enterprises at home and abroad. Adhering to the brand mission of Science and Technology for Creative Life, we began to establish branches and offices at home and abroad to fully deploy the global market.