How Do Food Printers Work?

Edible ink printer, which sounds like a device from the future, has actually quietly entered into our lives. This machine can print patterns, text and even photos directly onto food, adding a creative and interesting idea to our daily meals. So, how do food printers work? This article will take you to find out.

The working principle of the food printing machine mainly relies on inkjet printing technology. Similar to traditional inkjet printers, a food printer contains one or more print heads that are responsible for spraying food-grade ink onto the surface of the food. However, unlike traditional inks, the inks used in edible ink printers are edible, which means they must meet food safety standards and not pose a risk to human health.

During the printing process, the food printing machine receives instructions from a computer or other smart device through built-in software, which contains detailed information about the pattern, text or image to be printed. The printer parses this information and squirts the ink to the designated location of the food by precisely controlling the movement of the print head. Because the print head can very precisely control the injection of ink, it is able to print clear, detailed patterns.

Food printer is usually suitable for flat surface, easy-to-absorb-ink food, such as cakes, biscuits, macarons and so on. When printing, the food is usually placed on a special tray, which is designed according to the shape and size of the food to ensure accurate printing. After printing, the ink on the surface of the food dries quickly, so that even during handling and eating, the printed pattern will not easily fall off or blur.

The emergence of food printing machine has greatly enriched the possibility of food decoration. Whether it is a birthday party, wedding celebration or corporate event, edible ink printer can add an unique and personalized element to the food. For example, a picture of a newly-married couple can be printed on a cake, or a corporation logo can be printed on a cookie, which can add a special commemorative meaning to a special occasion.

In addition, an edible printer can also be used for education and children's entertainment. Children can design their own designs and then watch them printed on their favorite foods, an experience that is both fun and educational.

Although food printers bring a lot of convenience and fun, there are also some things that should be paid attention to when using. First of all, make sure that the ink used is food-grade and will not cause harm to the human body. Secondly, due to the working principle of the edible ink printer, the printed food should not be exposed to the air for a long time to prevent the ink from discoloration or food deterioration. Finally, the food printed by the edible food printer should be sure that the ink has been completely dry before consumption.

With the continuous progress of technology, the function of bakert edible printer will be more and more powerful, and the scope of application will be wider. We have reason to believe that this innovative way of food decoration will play a greater role in the catering industry and daily life in the future, bringing more color and surprises to our tables.

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 equipments (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.