When considering the introduction of a food printer, many wonder which type to choose. Selecting and implementing the right one based on purpose and scale can add new value to your products. In this article, we explain the types of food printers to keep in mind before introduction and recommend store printer manufacturers.
There are different types of food printers! What are the differences between them?
Food printers can be broadly categorized into commercial, industrial, and home-use types. Therefore, the appropriate type depends on the intended use and scale. It’s important to understand the characteristics of each type.
For stores
For retail stores, commercial food printers are mainly designed to print directly onto products. Compared to home-use printers that primarily print on edible sheets, these printers significantly expand the range of products that can be printed on.
Store-use food printers are characterized by high image quality, speed, and a wide range of printing capabilities, allowing for bulk printing on many products. Additionally, by using food ink in bottle form, there is no need for edible sheets, which can significantly reduce costs. Recently, printers that can print on beverages like coffee and beer, as well as thicker products like roll cakes and Baumkuchen, have become available. By introducing a suitable food printer for your store, it becomes easier to differentiate from competitors.
Business use
The industrial food printer is an upgraded version of the store-use food printer, offering even higher image quality, speed, and a wider range of printing capabilities. By integrating it into an existing production line, it can handle large-scale production. While industrial food printers are often expensive, their high performance significantly lowers the cost per product.
Residential use
Currently, many food printers for personal use are available on the market. These home-use food printers typically print on "edible paper" rather than directly on cookies or chocolates. They are also small in size, making them easy to store. The edible ink used in these printers comes in convenient cartridge types. However, because cartridge types can be costly, store-use printers are recommended for those who need to print in large quantities or frequently.
Recommended store food printer manufacturers
"Mastermind”, a full support system for maintenance and repairs
| 会社名 | MASTERMIND CO., LTD. |
|---|---|
| 住所 | 9818-16 Imaizumi, Kataoka, Shiojiri-City, Nagano-Pref 399-0711 Japan |
| 営業時間 | 9：00～17：30 |
| 定休日 | 土曜・日曜・祝日 |
| TEL | 0263-53-3700 |
| URL | http://www.mastermind.co.jp/ |
| 特徴 | With over 70 types of printers developed and more than 5,000 units sold worldwide, we have a wealth of experience. We handle the development, manufacturing, sales, and maintenance of food printers and other specialty printers in-house, ensuring comprehensive after-sales support. |
天然色素可食インクの開発も手掛ける「株式会社SO-KEN」
| 会社名 | 株式会社SO-KEN |
|---|---|
| 住所 | 〒562-0035 大阪府箕面市船場東3-3-12 船場オスカービル3F |
| 営業時間 | － |
| 定休日 | － |
| TEL | 072-726-8266 |
| URL | http://foodprinter.jp/ |
| 特徴 | 印刷と手品を融合させた「トリックプリント」、ラテに印刷できる「ラテプリンター」などを手掛けるメーカーです。天然色素可食インクの開発も行っています。 |
イベントで大活躍のラテプリを販売「株式会社バレル」
| 会社名 | 株式会社バレル |
|---|---|
| 住所 | 〒153-0064 東京都目黒区下目黒2-15-10 エムズ目黒3F |
| 営業時間 | － |
| 定休日 | － |
| TEL | 03-6420-0822 |
| URL | https://lattepri.com |
| 特徴 | お客様のニーズにマッチした「ラテプリ（ラテアート・フードプリンター）」を販売しているメーカーです。飲食店の経営やイベント事業なども展開しています。 |
フードプリンターを使った印刷代行サービスも提供「株式会社ニューマインド」
| 会社名 | 株式会社ニューマインド |
|---|---|
| 住所 | 〒103-0004 東京都中央区東日本橋2-27-5 グリーンビル5F |
| 営業時間 | － |
| 定休日 | － |
| TEL | 03-5822-0271 |
| URL | https://www.newmind.co.jp/ |
| 特徴 | 小規模・中規模店舗向けなどのフードプリンターの開発を行うメーカーです。機械の取り扱いが苦手な方に向けて、商品に希望のデザインを印刷するサービスなども展開しています。 |
新しいことに挑戦し続ける1946年創業の老舗メーカー「マサミ産業株式会社」
| 会社名 | マサミ産業株式会社 |
|---|---|
| 住所 | 〒332-0002 埼玉県川口市弥平4-5-24 |
| 営業時間 | － |
| 定休日 | － |
| TEL | 048-223-2283 |
| URL | http://www.masami-sangyo.co.jp/ |
| 特徴 | 製菓類製造機械の老舗メーカーが開発するフードプリンターは、写真も鮮明に印刷できる解像度と再現度の高さが特徴です。 |
Mastermind developed its own food printer!
If you're considering introducing a food printer, please contact Mastermind. We offer development, manufacturing, sales, and maintenance services for food printers and other specialized printers.
We can meet various customer needs, such as using sweets as advertising media or improving the efficiency of decoration cake production. Print your carefully crafted designs beautifully and enhance the value of your food and products.
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