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So, you’ve read our article - “Black Dots On Your Icing Sheets? Eek!!”, and still, the dots are there?Let's dive in deeper to sort this issue out. But first, a quick recap:Why are the dots there?The small pin wheel rollers in your printer are rolling right through your ink and spreading it over the rest of your page because ink on icing sheets takes a little longer to dry, especially if – the weather is humid or you have lots of ink in… Read more

With creativity at the heart of all her endeavours, it's no surprise that Tralisa Thornburn fused her talents into baking, giving rise to Sweet Freedom Bakehouse. Tralisa adeptly perfected her vegan cakes to align with the taste and appearance of traditional favourites, having identified a distinct gap in the market. She also reigns as the queen of lively and vibrant edible image cake toppers!1. Can you tell us about the moment you first rea… Read more

Choosing the right printer is crucial for achieving high-quality output in edible printing. Edible Image Supplies offers two models: the Canon A4 PIXMA TR8660a and the Canon A3 ix6860 Wireless Multi-Function printer. Let's take a look at the features of these printers to help you make an informed decision.Print Capabilities: Both printers have a print resolution of 4,800 x 1,200 dpi.They feature a back tray for feeding icing sheets, wafer p… Read more

Once upon a lockdown in Australia, new businesses delightfully sprouted, each with its own unique tale. Among them, Suzanne Ellul embraced her entrepreneurial spirit and birthed The Cookie Spot—offering delectable cookies and custom made edible images. Suzanne's venture outlasted the lockdown to become a business that fulfils her needs and delights her customer's taste buds.1. Can you tell us about the moment you first realised you wanted to… Read more

Edible ink printing has been gaining popularity in recent years. This innovative printing method allows sweet treat makers to create stunning and unique designs on a wide range of edible surfaces. Whether you're a professional baker looking to expand your services or a home cook interested in experimenting with new techniques, edible ink printing can be a fun and exciting way to take your creations to the next level.In this complete guide for beg… Read more

What are they?These black dots are pin wheel roller marks or are commonly known as pizza cutter marks in the edible printing industry. .    Why do they occur?The final set of rollers that your icing sheets pass through in the printer are known as ‘pinwheel’ rollers. They are small and gear shaped with spikey points – just like a pizza cutter. Icing sheets are soft and relatively thick (compared to normal paper), the soft… Read more

This is one of the most frequently asked questions regarding edible image printing; and one of the most difficult to answer.At Edible Image Supplies, we know that our customers need this answered so they may effectively cost their edible images for their own business needs. It is important to understand the print yield from an edible ink cartridge set is dependent upon many factors. TIP: The more you use your edible ink printer, the mor… Read more

Roller cleaning is part of your regular edible printing maintenance. If the paper feed rollers in your edible ink printer are dirty - have icing sheet residue, ink or paper powder is attached to them - your icing sheets may not feed properly, or you may notice marks on your icing sheets. If this is the case, you will need to clean your printer’s paper feed rollers. If feeding seems to be the issue, firstly check out our blog My Edible Icing… Read more

At Edible Image Supplies we aim to have all the information our customers need to order supplies and troubleshoot issues right here on our website. Not sure which edible ink cartridge model number your printer takes? Here are several ways to work out the ink cartridge model you need:  1. If you ordered your printer from us, the cartridge model is written inside the Edible Insights booklet, together with your order details, so re-order… Read more

A passion for creativity and a neighbour's word-of-mouth referrals soon saw Sumaira Rahim starting a cake business she'd not previously foreseen as part of her life. Now she is full swing with her business Obsession The Cake Hub, delighting her customers with her beautiful creations.How did your sweet journey begin?Starting a cake business was never planned. But yes, I have always loved baking and decorating and… Read more