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Having trouble with an edible ink cartridge? The good news is that a cartridge that isn't working doesn't necessarily mean the cartridge itself is faulty. The quickest way to work out what's happening is to follow our Edible Ink Cartridge Troubleshooting Flowchart above. It takes you through a series of simple checks to help determine whether the issue is with the cartridge, its chip, the printer cartridge slot or the flow of ink. If you'd like… Read more

Edible ink cartridges are designed to be refilled and reused, but like any part of your edible printing system, they need a little care to keep performing at their best. Regular printer use, good maintenance habits, and correctly refilling your cartridges can help prevent many common edible printing problems. From knowing when to refill or replace a cartridge to understanding chips, ink flow, storage and those all-important orange cradles, we've… Read more

Courtnie Costa never set out to start a cake business. But when one Christmas cake led to another, and teaching by day wasn't quite enough to satisfy her creative itch, she decided to take the leap. Now she's running Crumb de la Crumb, a rapidly growing business built on passion, determination, and a whole lot of late nights. 1. Can you tell us about when you first realised you wanted to start your sweet treats business? I've always been a creati… Read more

Jodie Brown from Skye's The Limit Cakes has always loved creating sweet treats. After years as a chef and time out to raise a family, she took the leap into running her own cake business. And she's never looked back. 1. Can you tell us about when you first realised you wanted to start your sweet treats business? Growing up, I always wanted to bake and create desserts. After 10+ years working as a chef, I became a Stay-at-home mum, so when my son… Read more

When we first featured Claudia Barbiere from Pretty Bites in 2024, her passion for creativity, quality and growing her business was already shining through. Fast forward to today, and Pretty Bites has reached exciting new heights. From launching educational resources for fellow bakers to producing thousands of custom cookies for some of Australia's biggest brands, Claudia has continued to evolve and inspire. We caught up with her to see where her… Read more

If you've been thinking about investing in an edible printing system but keep putting it off because you're worried it might be too complicated, you're certainly not alone. One of the most common questions we hear is: "What if I can't get it working?" It's a completely understandable concern. For many people, purchasing an edible printer is a big step. You may have never owned one before, and the thought of setting it up, learning how it works, o… Read more

Some businesses start with a business plan. Carly Borland's started with a dozen cupcakes and a Facebook post! Fast forward a few years, and Carly Bakes in regional Queensland is known for beautiful custom creations, loyal customers, and plenty of creativity. Carly shares with us how she built her business while raising a young family, the role edible printing has played in her growth, and why she'll never stop loving a beautiful vintage cake. 1.… Read more

If your Canon edible printing system is displaying Error 1700 or an “Ink Absorber Full” message, don’t panic - this is a common maintenance-related issue seen in many Canon inkjet printers over time. In most cases, the edible ink printer is simply warning you that the internal waste-ink pads are nearing capacity. Here’s what that means, why it happens, and what you may be able to do about it. What Is the Ink Absorber… Read more

Chantell Lovell didn't set out to start a cake business. After experiencing devastating loss, baking became her way of healing and moving forward. That creative outlet gradually grew into Made With Lovell, a business built on resilience, determination, and a genuine love for creating special moments through cake. 1. Can you tell us about when you first realised you wanted to start your sweet treats business? After the sudden loss of my husband, e… Read more

As the end of the financial year (EOFY) approaches, most small business owners find themselves knee-deep in receipts, tax obligations, and paperwork they've been putting off for months. But EOFY is also a natural checkpoint - a chance to pause and look at how your business is tracking. For cake decorators, bakers, and edible printing businesses, the first half of the year tends to vanish in a blur of customer orders, weekend decorating sessions,… Read more