UPDATED! Using My Edible Image Printer | How To Print And Cut Edible Images

I posted a video a while ago showing how I use edible images on my cakes. But now I do it a little differently and I want to show you what I do! This new technique is faster and easier and I feel like it looks a lot better. I will show you how to print edible images and cut them out to prepare them to go on the cake. Edible Images pretty easy to use and are a great way to decorate your cakes!
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DON'T WASTE ICING SHEETS - • Don’t Waste Edible Ici...
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EDIBLE PRINTER QUESTIONS - • Icing Cake Images - Fr...
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[@KarolynsKakes]

If you enjoy my tutorials, I'd be so grateful if you'd Buy Me A Coffee! ☕🙏 www.buymeacoffee.com/KarolynsKakes

[@amandagrinstead4831]

How far in advance can you make your cut outs before you want to apply them to your cakes and after they dry, do you put them back in the foil bags until ready to use?

[@quiquibased]

When resizing a picture. If you want an exact size. Click on the picture you want to size. At the top look for picture tools and click format. Look for the size area (where 2 sets of numbers are) enter you desired height and width.) The way I explained it sounds hard but it was a life saver when doing images for word

[@KarolynsKakes]

OMG!! I didn't know that. I just tried it, thank you so much!!

[@kristensnavely9793]

I love how thorough you are! Thank you so much for your great tutorials!!!🙏🥰

[@KarolynsKakes]

Glad you like them!

[@jeanfonvil5298]

Thank you for mentioning that fact about licensed images because most people don't mention the fact that it could be a problem if you're using somebody's license to work. Keep up the great work

[@nikkissecretsweets9594]

One of the best videos I have found to help a beginner thank you

[@maggieburris1081]

You're amazing! I have been watching and rewatching and rewatching and ...... all of your edible image related videos since my kids bought me an edible printer for my birthday. You have the best tips! Love and hugs to you girl.

[@KarolynsKakes]

Awww sending love and hugs back! 💜

[@Brandiwalker1983]

Great info! Thanks for all the great tips!

[@rachelildefonso9705]

Thanks! Im a cake artist and love all your tips! Very grateful 🙏 🙌

[@KarolynsKakes]

Rach!! Thank you so much my love, I appreciate you! 💜🙏

[@thecupcakelady2014]

Thank you Karolyn!

[@denisemcneely6148]

I love your video's I learn a lot from them. You remind me a lot of myself. I have been doing cakes for about 13 years & still look for different ways to do things. Thanks for sharing these.

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thank you Denise ☺️ That’s a loooong time!! Doesn’t it go by so fast?!

[@louiselemon9717]

I love your technique! Thank you for sharing (as always) :-)

[@KarolynsKakes]

You are so welcome!

[@jamiemcelroy8521]

Ohhh this helped so much. I LOVE ALL YOUR VIDEOS, I always learn something or multiple things!!!!

[@KarolynsKakes]

Happy to help!

[@ExceptionalLex]

Really awesome tutorial. Very clear and easy to follow along. Great work!

[@helenhanos9521]

I absolutely love your video's, you are soooo helpful!❤

[@KarolynsKakes]

Glad you like them!😊

[@edithramirez8457]

Thanks is always something to learn from your videos👍🏻☺️

[@KarolynsKakes]

Glad to hear that!😊🙌

[@ravendame7]

Thank you for all your videos, they are so helpful to so many! Many people are starting to buy edible printers and it would be really nice if you’d make some new videos about maintenance and troubleshooting on your new edible printer, since you’ve purchased Platinum plus version, which is a different printer from the basic one you did videos for 2 years ago. Those videos helped sooooo much! Thank you again, love your nervous giggle, it’s so endearing.

[@KarolynsKakes]

You're welcome honey! And I can film again when I clean the print head in this one. 😊

[@Echo-bb5om]

Thank you so much for sharing, this video was very helpful. I learn a lot from you and I thank you and appreciate your knowledge.

[@KarolynsKakes]

You're welcome! So glad it helped you! 🙌

[@Sweetzandmore]

LOL Dolls are just the cutest😊

[@KarolynsKakes]

I know!!

[@juqettalawson4354]

Beautiful job girl I just love your work I really do learn alot from you you're the best and I mean that my friend!!!!

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thank you so much!! You're the sweetest!!

[@michellesmith2140]

Good morning, thank you so much been up trying to print from Google I got it now just have to learn how to make my picture come to the bottom of page Thank you

[@veronicastephens5408]

Thanks as always. Love your Jersey girl! 😊💜

[@KarolynsKakes]

🙌💜🙏

[@LA-bt7it]

Thank you so much for sharing ❤️.

[@KarolynsKakes]

You're welcome! 😊🙌

[@jewelfreeman1587]

I did buy mine and love love it

[@embergreenidge]

Thank you so much for this video

[@KarolynsKakes]

You are so welcome!🙏

[@delfina7583]

Hello, thank you for all your videos; I learn so much from them. Can you please make a tutorial about licensed character cakes. I don’t know anything about this. Thank you.

[@KarolynsKakes]

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[@melaniejackson9568]

Can you just buy a new printer for your print outs ??

[@bakes.24]

I loved these 😍

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thank you! 😊

[@heidiwatts6535]

Thank you for addressing the licensed character challenge. Customers often have a hard time understanding why you would hesitate taking the risk as you see those cakes all over the internet.

[@dellamcnair1211]

Is that with sculpted fondant characters too? Is anyone authorized to do so?

[@heidiwatts6535]

@@dellamcnair1211 I believe so. Characters with copyright or trademark need permission if selling for profit. That is my understanding. Karolyn may be able to expand on this subject.

[@ruthlef]

Helpful! thank you :) If you click on Picture Format in the header when the picture is selected, you can type in the exact height or width you'd like it to be in inches.

[@KarolynsKakes]

Thank you! Someone else did tell me that and I do that now! I appreciate all the help I can get because I don't know that much about those programs.

[@ruthlef]

@@KarolynsKakes I'm a digital graphic designer, turned baker/decorator! Part of my career was unfortunately a lot of Microsoft office use. Ugh!

[@user-zt6wu8wj3r]

I had an issue with clogged inkjets with edible printer and I ended up purchasing new ink jets and replacing it instead of getting a new printer. Great investment of $99.

[@luciaguilera7068]

Nice video...I like to put my edible glue on the fondant then let the image on it... super easy and clean...

[@imanitraylor2093]

Your videos are so helpful, thank you. Could you do a video on servings different size/layers cakes yield?

[@imanitraylor2093]

I found your video on servings so nevermind the second part of my comment.

[@tracywilliams61]

Another great video. I too have experienced the same issue with my printer and was a bummed, but the printers are getting cheaper and cheaper. I 'm an avid crafter starting many moons ago with scrapbooking. I follow your technics with images saving them from online. Mine but where mine differs a bit is I use either my Cricut or Cameo when cutting out the image (I'm a terrible cutter). Within the last few years Criuct added an offset feature (white border) so no more worrying about finding a bordered picture. The coolest Cricut feature (by far) is cutting fondant/gumpaste YUP, IT WORKS amazingly well. I have a Cricut dedicated to food cutting. I also use my 3d printer to make cake toppers and cake boards :) Another great video. I too have experienced the same issue with my printer and was a bummed, but the printers are getting cheaper and cheaper. I 'm an avid crafter starting many moons ago with scrapbooking. I follow your technics with images saving them from online. Mine but where mine differs a bit is I use either my Cricut or Cameo when cutting out the image (I'm a terrible cutter). Within the last few years Criuct added an offset feature (white border) so no more worrying about finding a bordered picture. The coolest Cricut feature (by far) is cutting fondant/gumpaste YUP, IT WORKS amazingly well. I have a Cricut dedicated to food cutting. I also use my 3d printer to make cake toppers and cake boards :)

[@KarolynsKakes]

I had a cake cricut when it first came out and it dragged the fondant everywhere and was a nightmare. I hated it! I bet it has improved, I will have to try that again!

[@tracywilliams61]

@@KarolynsKakes it did the same for me at first and didn’t use for a long time. The knife tool is what made me give it another try. Also helps to have the fondant super cold. When it’s done cutting I place it in the freezer for a min.

[@feve5431]

Thanks ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ bless 🙌

[@dbarnes66]

Thank you for sharing your techniques🥰. I’ve used Mickey Mouse and LOL Doll images on cakes. Can you go into more details about your comment regarding making a profit using the images?

[@dianafayek1448]

💜💜

[@liveandletlive7152]

💕

[@RB-bw7ed]

Thanks for this video I really needed it! Do you have any videos on how to make the edible images that you print on cardstock that you put on cake toppers etc? This are some areas i really need to learn. Taking notes on this video right now lol

[@KarolynsKakes]

I don't print edible images on cardstock, only on edible icing sheets. I show how to make a cake topper using edible images in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2eknYeoeZmUf9U

[@anthoniaking1902]

Thank you for this video,very helpful. Can you please explain more in detail about liscenced character images? I don't know about that and i don't want to get into trouble over a cake.Thank you.

[@isabelespino1321]

Same here , wonder how that works if there are so many beautiful cakes with popular images/characters on them

[@k.hinnawi5650]

Do you have a tutorial on how to measure for what size cake you need for a print or visa versa. What do you make first the cake or the print?

[@especiallyforyou3926]

Thanks for the great tutorial! When would you using icing sheets as opposed to wafer sheets???

[@KarolynsKakes]

I have only used wafer sheets for butterflies, which are more delicate and lightweight.

[@rashshawn779]

Can the ink be left in the cartridge? Will it attract mold? Is dust getting into the cartridge or machine an issue?

[@PastrybyIoan]

Hi Karolyns I love your tutorial 💗 Can please tell me what is your setting for icing images? I have a Canon g5000 pixma and it keep making lines across the printing.

[@KarolynsKakes]

Sounds like you have to clean the print head. Sometimes the ink can get a little messy and leak or dry out a little and cause stripes. Here's a video showing how I do it! kzbin.info/www/bejne/jaepY4umbauigaM

[@PastrybyIoan]

@@KarolynsKakes thank you for your response

[@ninibren]

How do you decide when to use your printer vs TCS?

[@Glamourgal85]

How far ahead can I print an edible image and store it? If the image doesn't need to be flat is it necessary to dry flat if that makes sense. You know how some are flat like for toppers and they have to dry hard and flat but what if they wrap to the cake?

[@brookerochelle013]

Can you share how to put it on and what temp cake needs to be at?

[@queens220]

Love your video. Can i ask wich program u use to cosomize the picture in ?

[@KarolynsKakes]

I like to use Microsoft Word.😊

[@Bunionbunny]

Hi Kate. Are you able to do a tutorial on how to feed icing sheets into the edible printer please? Especially for use with a Cricut machine. I am running into so many issues! Thank you.

[@KarolynsKakes]

Hi Jane! I don't have a Cricut, I used to and it gave me so many issues so I never used it again. I have the printer use the back tray (not the one underneath in the drawer) and just print 1 sheet at a time. Sorry I couldn't help with the Cricut!

[@lifewithkimmy4585]

Thank you for the info. Can you show how you do pics for a sheet cake or bigger.

[@KarolynsKakes]

I don't make sheet cakes anymore, so I don't have that video. If you need to print large pictures, you'll need a Wide Format edible printer system. Icing images has those printers! shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1817175&u=2948238&m=113258&urllink=&afftrack=

[@lifewithkimmy4585]

@@KarolynsKakes thank you

[@karelidoes]

Hi beautiful ❤️ amazing explanation 💖 just one question 😅 but can you cut an icing sheet with a guillotine?? Just so the sheet stays straight after printing the images

[@KarolynsKakes]

I use this to cut straight lines! amzn.to/3L74bFM

[@user-jn3fr1pc2j]

Hey there - thanks for a great video - can I ask why you don't need to adjust the colour, brightness, saturation etc of the images? I notice that they are printing the same colour on the icing sheet as on the PC. I find that my edible images are printing a different shade to what I expected so was really surprised to see that you didn't make any adjustments. Thanks

[@KarolynsKakes]

You need to change settings when you set up your printer. Here's the video I followed from Icing Images when I set mine up. Also, it may depend on the kind of ink cartridges you have, you don't want to use cheap ones when you're doing edible printing! I get all of my supplies from Icing Images, here's my link to their site: shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1817175&u=2948238&m=113258&urllink=&afftrack=

[@Glamourgal85]

I know on one of your other videos you said you used to make sheet cakes. How would you recommend putting a full size image on a sheet cake? Do you still recommend putting the image on fondant? I'm making a half sheet cake.

[@KarolynsKakes]

I don’t think it is necessary to put it on a piece of fondant when you are doing it on top of a sheet cake. It is less likely to wrinkle on a sheet cake!

[@tinamariealtaro6992]

Just love all your video's ... I just found your channel and I have been watching all your videos soooooo helpful on all the baking information.. love it..but one thing the links you put in your videos for the printer and edible stuff is not working... 😞

[@KarolynsKakes]

I contacted the owner to see what's going on, they may not be participating in the program right now. Thanks for letting me know!

[@eringobraugh24]

Thank you for this and the link for how to set up the printer!! Omgosh haha, I left you a message on Instagram. I only followed instructions inside the box, not the video. I was covered in ink 🙈😂 Now I’m going to watch the tutorial. So happy to know there is one! I thank you always!

[@KarolynsKakes]

I just saw your other message! You got this!🤣

[@TheMichelleKing]

Can you do a video on how to get images on to jello cakes? Well, they're called Gelatin Paletas. It's like a jello cake with jello pops around it.

[@debbielawrence8204]

Do you have to use a fondant backing in the icing sheets or can you put them directly onto a buttercream cake?

[@KarolynsKakes]

You can put them directly on buttercream. This quick video explains why I prefer to put them on fondant: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKaXoYqhd61kfNE

[@tdg1945]

What do you do with the left over fondant after you've already added tylose to it?

[@KarolynsKakes]

I put it in a ziplock bag and store it in an airtight container. I continue to use it until it gets too hard to work with!

[@louiselemon9717]

I'm watching again :-) when you use google to choose your clipart characters, is it free?

[@louiselemon9717]

I just heard the ending about having a license.

[@Glamourgal85]

So do I put the preventative abrasion option on? It said it wasn't necessary on icing images. Do you recommend I do?

[@KarolynsKakes]

Watch this video around 5:45. You want to prevent printer abrasion and she shows how to set that up. kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3WpcpmuqduKa5Y

[@netzer10053]

Hi Karolyn luv the video so very helpful if possible could u please tell me the name of the software u use i think u said microsoftword is this correct thank u

[@KarolynsKakes]

Yep! I use Microsoft Word to print my images. Icing Images also offers a program called iPrint which you can use if you purchase from them.

[@netzer10053]

@@KarolynsKakes thank u for ur reply ur videos are brilliant 😁

[@jatoyaburrus129]

Hi!! Wondering if you know what program or app to use with the printer if you have Mac?

[@KarolynsKakes]

I got a MacBook last year and I bought Microsoft Word, I use that on my Mac! You can also use the iPrint that's offered with Icing Images.

[@KingdomLifeDec]

How do you save fondant that already has had tylose powder onit. I find that mines will DRY OUT AS A DESSERT. AND IT NO GOOD ANY LONGER AFTER THAT ONE USE.

[@KarolynsKakes]

You may be using too much Tylose powder. I can use mine 4 or 5 times before I have to discard it. I keep it in a ziplock bag and put that bag in a lock and lock (airtight) container.

[@eralo8161]

Do you have to have every color that images have to be on printer and do you choose what part of the image you want your color to be?

[@KarolynsKakes]

There are only 4 colors in printer tanks...magenta, yellow, blue and black. You can achieve any color with a mixture of those 4!

[@feelfresh8340]

Is this machine is original edible printer or just normal printer that we convert accessory to edible printer with changing to edible ink ? Please share me which model should I buy for cake topper image printing ? Thanks

[@KarolynsKakes]

You want to use a brand new printer that never had regular (toxic) ink running through it. Meaning, you can't "convert" your old, used printer to an edible one by putting the edible ink cartridges in. There's still toxic ink in the printer and someone could get really sick if they ingested that. I get all of my edible printing supplies from Icing Images. They sell Canon printers, which are great to use for edible printing because the print head can be easily removed for cleaning / maintenance. I have the Platinum Entry Level Printer System. shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1817175&u=2948238&m=113258&urllink=&afftrack=

[@radhadasi3423]

What brand of icing sheets do you use?

[@KarolynsKakes]

Icing Images! There is a link to them in the description 😊

[@lammilami]

Hi! Can you use this for edible and non-edible printing if you use the cleaning kit from icingimages?

[@KarolynsKakes]

You should never print with regular ink in an edible printer. Ink is toxic and any kind of residue in the printer could pose a risk to your customers. I always keep a completely separate printer only used for edible printing!

[@lammilami]

@@KarolynsKakes great, thank you for responding

[@debpidgeon2688]

Can you put them on the cake right away or do you have to let them dry for a couple hours

[@KarolynsKakes]

The images have to dry for about 10 minutes. Then I can handle them without messing them up, so you can put them on the cake as soon as they are dry.

[@moniquegoins-ransom604]

How do you know what size you should add to the side of an 8 inch cake?

[@KarolynsKakes]

After I ice the cake, I take a ruler and measure the side of the cake to see how tall it is. Then I print out the image however tall I want it to be in relation to the height of the cake!

[@AngelaWood-go6li]

I just got my printer. Do you have to put he images on fondant or can you put it directly on buttercream?

[@KarolynsKakes]

You can put them directly on buttercream. Here's a quick video explaining why I put them on fondant: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKaXoYqhd61kfNE

[@thecraftguy21]

What printer do you guys use ? 😊 thank you 🙏🏻

[@KarolynsKakes]

I have the Canon TS702, it came in the Platinum Entry Level Edible Printing System from Icing Images, here's my link to their site! Click "Edible Printing", "Affordable Edible Printers". shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1817175&u=2948238&m=113258&urllink=&afftrack=

[@ninibren]

I'm having to print daily! The black keeps clogging! I was so frustrated yesterday!

[@brendahernandez-uz6cn]

do i print with the plastic facing me or the edible part?

[@KarolynsKakes]

Edible part faces me, I load from the rear tray.

[@makersdelightwithshruti2861]

Which sugar sheet do u use

[@KarolynsKakes]

I use the Premium Small Sheets from Icing Images, here's my link to their site! shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1817175&u=2948238&m=113258&urllink=&afftrack=

[@channonn]

how do you make it stand up on top of the cake?

[@KarolynsKakes]

Add tylose powder to the fondant. Put the image on the fondant and let it dry so it gets hard. Then I took the image and got a little icing or piping gel behind it and I stuck it to the number!

[@nilooferplasticwala7287]

Hi, I have a Canon printer but I do not get this nice pink as in LOL logo or LOL dolls. What is the setting used to get that pink color?

[@KarolynsKakes]

You have to set up the printer settings on your computer, this video by Icing Images shows how to set it up properly, sometimes the color settings need to be changed. kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3WpcpmuqduKa5Y

[@nilooferplasticwala7287]

@@KarolynsKakes ok thanks

[@dougiemexthree1584]

Were the “Ava” and “LOL” polka dot wording edible image on layered fondant or was it fondant that you did polka dots on?

[@KarolynsKakes]

That is actually fondant and I used a black edible marker to put the dots on. Super easy!

[@dougiemexthree1584]

@@KarolynsKakes oooooooo okay perfect!!! Got it! Thank you!!!

[@faixx2k]

What model of canon is that please?

[@KarolynsKakes]

TS702

[@cathya9986]

When you buy a brand new printer, they come with regular ink cartridges already installed. Can you be assured there is no regular ink in the system already?

[@KarolynsKakes]

Not all printers come with ink installed. Here's one I found on Amazon, you want to get the cheapest option that is just the printer, not the printer and ink combo. amzn.to/3OzVypU Or you can purchase a printer through Icing Images, here's my link to their site! shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1817175&u=2948238&m=113258&urllink=&afftrack=

[@godlyjohn2150]

Can it go on fridge once on cake?

[@KarolynsKakes]

Yep! I do it all the time, here's a video where I talk about it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHOzm3qwerKNl9k

[@sindhuragrandhi4681]

Can we use printer ink to print this or we need to buy edible ink?

[@KarolynsKakes]

You must have edible ink and a completely separate printer for edible printing. If you just put the edible ink cartridges in your regular printer, there is still toxic ink running through there. And if someone eats that and gets sick, that will be your responsibility. It's best to keep it completely separate.

[@Qu33nB33Brandi]

I need you to open up a physical school 😆 😅

[@KarolynsKakes]

I'm trying to put a course together so I can help more people! What would you be interested in learning?

[@iydaempirebridal]

Icing can eat or not ?

[@KarolynsKakes]

Yes you can eat the icing images. It has a slight vanilla flavor!

[@sahibabeganovic8318]

How to clean your addable printer

[@KarolynsKakes]

Here's how I unclog the printhead: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jaepY4umbauigaM

[@sahibabeganovic8318]

Can you shol as please

[@astriddiaz5302]

Hi what this the name of the program in the computer thanks 😊

[@KarolynsKakes]

I use Microsoft Word.

[@astriddiaz5302]

@@KarolynsKakes thanks for your help

[@lindabeck7012]

Can't get to the site for images. It won't come thru.

[@KarolynsKakes]

That's so weird, it has been working for me. Icing Images .com is the site!

[@lindabeck7012]

@@KarolynsKakes it's OK Karolyn. I finally got it. 😊

[@sharlahays]

Licensed characters….how about a “donation”??

[@zeyoti]

Don’t you need a license for these image?