Why do you need printing on coffee?
Coffee printers are starting to be used in establishments. It replaces stencils. Previously, they were used to apply images to foam, but they are already outdated.
Many baristas can draw a line, an outline of an animal, or leave an inscription. But not everyone is able to make a complex image. A special device helps to apply the following to the coffee foam:
- drawing;
- greeting inscription;
- logo;
- own image.
The range of food printers is constantly expanding. Confectionery ink is used to work with them. They are completely safe for the body.
Evebot FancyBox (FT-6) cartridge for Fantasia Pro coffee printer
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The cost of our delivery is the lowest on the market, and you can unload and carry it in either yourself or with the help of loaders in case of large-sized goods. We remind you that we only sell professional equipment that requires careful transportation to the premises.
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- Calculate the forces correctly: our catalog contains a lot of heavy and bulky goods weighing up to 400 kg. To unload such products you will need at least four people with specialized equipment (stacker, belts, electric car).
- Under no circumstances should the box containing the equipment be turned over - there may be a risk of breaking shelves and other parts that are intended only to be carried in a vertical position. It is also worth considering that each equipment has a certain maximum angle of inclination, which often should not exceed 20-30°. Even if the angle of inclination is slightly exceeded, the compressor may fail.
- Upon completion of delivery of the goods, carefully inspect the packaging and the equipment itself for chips and other defects. We carefully check the goods before shipping, and often defects appear as a result of unprofessional unloading and loading. If you have the opportunity, control these processes yourself.
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Printing on coffee and coffee foam
Images on coffee drinks are considered art. The most talented baristas receive applause and good box office receipts. Any coffee shop has the opportunity to purchase a coffee printer. It will print the desired image on the drink.
For the last few years, such equipment has been available for public sale. At first, employees of cafes and bars greeted the new product with caution. However, the visitors were delighted. Today, coffee printers are purchased by both expensive coffee shops and budget establishments.
Initially, single-color pictures were available, but now you can easily print an image of several colors.
What do you need to know about the operation of such a device?
- Printing is carried out on light surfaces, preferably even white ones. Otherwise the image will not be noticeable. Ideal for milk foam and ice cream.
- It is necessary to have a sufficient amount of consumables in stock, namely: coffee extract or food coloring.
- Need an image layout. The coffee printer contains a database of images, but they are not enough to create something exclusive. You should prepare the desired drawings and photographs.
Why do you need a coffee printer?
In ordinary life, it is hardly necessary in a single kitchen. An expensive toy, nothing more.
For the coffee business it can become a full-fledged element of competitive advantage. Receiving a small surprise is pleasant for every guest of the establishment, and with a coffee printer, endless possibilities for creativity open up. Portraits of visitors, declarations of love, thematic drawings, and holiday symbols can attract the interest of guests and increase their loyalty.
Some manufacturers talk about increased revenue when using a coffee printer. For example, SelfiePrint publishes statistics about an increase in monthly revenue by 23% and an increase in traffic to establishments by 30% over two months of use.
However, people quickly lose interest in new products. Therefore, it is difficult to judge how successful an investment will be in the long term.
Among the obvious advantages of a coffee printer:
- differentiation from competitors,
- customer focus,
- "highlight" of the image.
Minuses:
- relatively high price,
- uncertainty of prospects,
- the need for additional costs for consumables.
How is printing done? How the coffee printer works
The operation of this device is very similar to the operation of an ordinary printer. You need to install a special program on your gadget (tablet or mobile phone), through which you can download various images and send them to the coffee printer for printing. The software has its own database of plots. They have several thematic sections:
- Love;
- trips;
- neutral.
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In a number of programs you can edit the image, add some inscription, heart and other decorative elements.
For some devices, the software is included in the basic package, but for others it must be installed separately, for an additional fee.
There is a certain sequence of actions that allows you to properly prepare a coffee drink:
- Coffee is made according to a standard recipe. The presence of milk foam is mandatory. Without it, drawing will not be possible.
- The desired image is selected in the device, or it is additionally downloaded.
- A glass or cup with a drink is installed in the coffee printer holder.
- The image selection is confirmed, after which the “print” button is pressed.
The coffee printer works quite simply; its operation can be compared with inkjet printing from a conventional printer. Through the Wi-Fi network, the specified image enters the device and through it is reprinted onto the surface of the drink. Coffee extract or food coloring comes out of small holes. An image is applied with this composition.
Coffee printer: brands, models, manufacturers, price
Despite the novelty of the idea, there are offers on the market, and they allow you to choose a coffee printer to suit the needs of the establishment.
What coffee printer options can you choose based on your business needs?
- The number of cups that are printed at the same time. The most compact models work with one cup. They are bought by establishments with low traffic, mobile coffee shops.
- Number of flowers. Simple devices are printed in one color. Advanced coffee printers delight the eye with color pictures.
Our market sells products mainly of domestic and Chinese origin. Many of them are not even branded and are sold under the generic name "Coffee Printer". The situation is most likely caused by the availability of manufacturing technology.
What could we find in the current sale in the Russian Federation?
SelfiePrint
The coffee printer is produced by the Russian company of the same name. You can choose models for different numbers of cups. Provides full-color printing and works with different types of surfaces. The delivery set includes the device itself, a tablet, and a set of consumables for 5 thousand cups. The cost of a workplace is 120 thousand. The advantage is the serious approach of the manufacturer: warranty, service, support.
Where can I buy?
On the official website: selfieprint. RF
Ecoprint
We were unable to find information about who exactly the manufacturer is. But most likely this is Chinese equipment. There are models for one and several cups. The package includes a coffee printer, a tablet with software, and a supply of food coloring in four colors for 10 thousand designs. The cost starts from 100 thousand rubles, but we have seen promotional offers starting from 77 thousand.
Where can I buy?
On the official website: coffee-printer.rf
Ripple Maker
3D printer for printing drawings, produced by Steam CC (EU). Applies a coffee-colored image only. It has relatively compact dimensions. Works with one cup at a time. Can be used in mobile coffee shops, in transport and even at home. The cost is about 60 thousand rubles. You will have to pay separately for access to the software.
Where to buy in Russia?
There are no official dealers, but you can find out about delivery conditions on the website: https://www.coffeeripples.com
Buying a coffee printer is not a problem. There are enough offers, and for those who want to save money, there is Aliexpress, where the cost starts from 45 thousand rubles excluding delivery.
Coffee stamp from Ripple Maker
The European brand operates on the basis of an application connected to Wi-Fi. It has a convenient and understandable design that allows you to select, reproduce images, and also send them to a coffee printer. A tablet is attached to the device, on which images are also selected and sent.
The application allows you to add your own images. The visitor can choose from the options offered or take a selfie, a regular photo, or text on the phone.
The guest sends data to the module, and the barista confirms his order. A cup is placed on a height-adjustable platform. On the touch screen, users can specify the desired parameters, select pictures from those presented, and upload their own images from the phone.
The design on the drink will appear in just 10 seconds. The device costs about $1000. An annual subscription to the Barista database can be purchased for $75. Not all establishments have access to such a purchase, especially considering that they will have to purchase additional consumables. There are service centers that rent out devices. The price is about 6,000 rubles per month.
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The Evebot Fantasia compact coffee printer has a touch panel and a Wi-Fi module. The device runs on the Android system. You can upload photos and pictures from the gadget. The following products are suitable for printing:
- beer;
- ice cream;
- milkshakes;
- cookie;
- coffee;
- cake.
The coffee printer will draw anything, incl. portraits, creative drawings and even landscapes.
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Ripple Maker
The brand, winner of the Last Garget world exhibition in the “Invention of the Year” category and the inventor of its own patented technology for applying a pattern to coffee foam, needs no introduction. This is the world's first coffee printer. To date, it holds a leading position in terms of speed parameters of drawing and cartridge performance.
Ripple Maker
Advantages:
- convenient and useful for both home and commercial use;
- at home will allow you to diversify the usual atmosphere, make a surprise for guests, fun for children, the question of who will make the coffee is removed from the agenda;
- for catering establishments there is an absolute competitive advantage: coffee with a portrait or a declaration of love gives visitors the opportunity to use the option in a variety of ways and add the cafe to their asset in presenting surprises and thematic richness of the event;
- statistics from some manufacturers indicate an increase in traffic by 30%, and monthly revenue by 25%, after installing a coffee printer;
- In general, it brings variety to the range of services and creates a unique atmosphere.
Flaws:
- paid ($85 per month) access to the Ripple service and updates.
Cafe Maker
A Chinese brand, the device prints well on any drinks with dense foam and small confectionery products. Can work in black and white and color modes. The palette consists of blue, yellow, red and brown colors. It has its own database and allows for loading images from mobile devices. The limit on the height of the media is 18 cm, the print area is 11x11 cm, the drawing time is from 10 to 20 seconds, depending on the complexity and coloring.
Cafe Maker
Advantages:
- Price.
Flaws:
- The need for preliminary preparation of the printer before starting work.
Print 1X 2X 3X
The digital value indicates the number of simultaneously prepared portions.
The manufacturer of this brand positions itself as a manufacturer of tuning for iconic coffee printers. The upgrade mainly concerns functionality; the maximum preparation of 2 cups of coffee is no more than 5 seconds. The ink supply system has been improved, the cooking table lifting mechanism has been modified and made silent. A tasteless and odorless flower extract is used as a dye.
Print 1X 2X 3X
Advantages:
- TTX models allow you to print on beer, milkshakes, and confectionery products;
- Printing full color photos;
- Surface area to be treated: 20x20 cm;
- Online support 24 hours;
- 1 year warranty.
Flaws:
- Products on the market recently, not yet discovered.
Coffee printer EVEBOT Fantasia
Monochrome, single-serve device, easy to use and maintain. Control is carried out using a tablet integrated into the body, running on the Android platform. Software with a simple, intuitive interface. Photos and images can be uploaded from any mobile device via the Internet, without additional applications. Cartridge resource: 800 – 1000 images, simple replacement does not require qualifications. Has three modifications:
- EVEBOT Fantasia
- EVEBOT Fantasia mini
- EVEBOT Fantasia PRO.
Models differ in body dimensions, cup height and cartridge life.
Coffee printer EVEBOT Fantasia
Advantages:
- Compact size;
- Ease of maintenance;
- Long cartridge resource;
Flaws:
- After the ink is used up, the cartridge must be replaced;
- Black and white printing only;
EVEBOT color coffee printer
Latte art, popular competitions in the art of drawing on coffee using milk foam. Many baristas have dedicated years of their lives to achieving varying degrees of mastery. In an instant, everything turned upside down; the masters of coffee graphics had a competitor who could do the job in 10 seconds. .
The EVEBOT color coffee printer is an improved model of previous versions. Innovations include a new motherboard, ink supply mechanism, and the ability to print with edible ink with the addition of coffee extract. The capacity of the cartridge has been increased to 800 drawings; a new cartridge does not have to be replaced after the ink runs out; the design provides for the possibility of refilling.
EVEBOT color coffee printer
Advantages:
- Gift ink set for 1,200 drawings;
- 1 year warranty;
- Technical support 24 hours, seven days a week;
Flaws:
- Printing speed - up to 20 seconds per drawing.
CinoArt PRO Black/CinoArt PRO White
Coffee printer option for home use. Available in black and white cases, functionally no different from each other; the choice is a matter of taste and the color scheme of the interior. The unique ink supply system allows you to maintain good printing dynamics - 9 s, with a resolution of 600dpi. Cartridge resource 1,200 images, software synchronized with smartphone. Belongs to the representatives of the new generation, produces printing on all foamy drinks and confectionery products.
CinoArt PRO Black/CinoArt PRO White
Advantages:
- The functionality is close to maximum;
- Budget cost.
Flaws:
- Not detected.
Where to buy?
You can find coffee printers from Chinese or domestic companies on sale.
AliExpress
The popular online store AliExpress offers a wide range of printers for printing on drinks and desserts. Prices for a good quality device start from 45,000 rubles. At the same time, they print a design on 2-8 portions, depending on the specific model.
When ordering from a Chinese online store, the main thing is to find a product with the highest rating and positive reviews from real users. However, even in this situation, there is no guarantee that the goods will arrive in one piece. In order to return the money, you will have to open a dispute with the seller.
"Coffee print Moscow"
It is not necessary to order a coffee printer from another country and wait several months for delivery, which may not even be successful.
The Moscow company purchases coffee printers from well-known Chinese factories and optimizes them for use in Russia.
Engineers carefully research and test devices and improve them. The fuses are replaced with domestic versions.
Ripple Maker Coffee Printer
The device has a user-friendly interface and a special mobile application for remote control. Connection to mobile devices is made using WiFi. You can also select a drawing and send it to Ripple using the tablet installed on the top panel of Ripple Maker. A set of ready-made templates is stored in the device’s memory. You can add your own images through the web interface, which can be accessed after registration.
Visitors to an establishment where Ripple Maker is installed can independently select a drawing on their smartphone and send it to the device. The staff only needs to confirm the order and place a cup of coffee on the machine platform. The printer will raise it to the desired height, and after 10 seconds the photo will be printed on the surface of the drink. The best quality prints are those with high contrast and clear contours. The printing material is coffee extract powder.
It is important to know! The disadvantages of Ripple Maker are the high price of the device and the need to subscribe to the service. Printer prices start at $999, and you'll have to pay an additional $75 monthly for a subscription.
