IMAGO confectionery printersPrinting straight onto the chocolate.
IMAGO builds edible printing systems that decorate confectionery directly, with no transfer foil and no chilling step. The design goes onto the product itself, so what leaves the machine is the finished piece.
Designed and built in Europe.
IMAGO builds food printers alongside UV LED and aluminium printing systems.
Specialists in printing, mechanical design, automation and electronics.
Enables direct edible printing on confectionery.
Vulpes Pro and Amber CF-40.63.
Both print directly onto the product. The difference is bed size and speed per bed, which is what decides your output per shift.
IMAGO Vulpes Pro
Confectionery plotter
Direct printing on chocolate, cookies, macarons and cakes, sized for pastry shops, chocolatiers and gifting production.
Printing time for a complete table depending on the settings.
IMAGO Amber CF-40.63
Industrial print head
The new industrial print head ensures extremely fast and accurate decoration of cakes, cookies, macaroons and chocolates.
Printing time for a complete 60 × 40 cm table.
Resistant to moisture, high temperatures and heavy use. Stainless steel meets the highest hygiene standards in the food industry, making cleaning and maintenance easy.
A stable, solid frame ensures a long service life even when operating at full capacity.
Designed for use in factories producing thousands of biscuits, chocolates, cakes or pastries every day.
High quality mechanical and electronic components guarantee reliable operation for years.
Ten surfaces, one machine.
Are the inks edible?
Yes. IMAGO uses food-grade inks approved for contact with food, and supplies the documentation and declarations of conformity a food audit asks for.
IMAGO makes it simple.
Traditional edible printing against IMAGO direct printing. Same finished chocolate, seven steps against three.
Transfer foil workflow
Seven steps, including a wait in the fridge.
IMAGO direct to chocolate workflow
Three steps, no foil, no chilling.
What it decorates.
Planning for hotel, restaurant or catering volumes? Our guide to edible printing for hotels and restaurants covers speeds, reliability and where it pays back.
Proven in production, worldwide.
What it produces.
Before you invest.
How fast does it print?
| Product | Print time |
|---|---|
| Macaron | around 2 seconds |
| Chocolate | around 5 seconds |
| Cookies | around 10 seconds |
| Cake, 30 cm | around 1 minute |
A full 60 by 40 cm bed on the Amber prints in around 35 seconds.
Are the inks edible and safe?
Yes. IMAGO uses food-grade inks approved for contact with food. It lists them as halal, kosher and vegan, and shows Food Safe, HACCP, FDA and ISO 9001 badges. Documentation and declarations of conformity are available on request.
How does the printing process work?
- Place the product on the printer table
- Match graphic placement using the on screen ruler
- Press PREPARE
- The machine auto scans the height
- Once the READY light is green, close the ruler view
- Click PRINT on your computer
Is the printer easy to operate?
Yes. Place the product, align the design on screen, press prepare, and print. No advanced skills required.
What are the daily maintenance requirements?
- Clean the shaft
- Refill the ink when needed
- Empty the waste tank
Do you provide training?
Yes, training is included free of charge with the machine installation.
Who handles installation and support?
PRO TECHnology, IMAGO's authorised distributor and partner in the Middle East, handles installation, training and ongoing support. IMAGO's own distributor list names us, as Protechnology, for the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan, Iraq, Egypt and Yemen.
Can the machine be supported remotely?
Yes, remote diagnostics and support are possible depending on the issue.
What operating system is required?
- IMAGO lists Windows 10, 8 or 7 for the Vulpes CF-32.65 PRO.
- A Mac is not listed, so plan for a Windows PC.
How long does delivery take?
Typically around 4 to 6 weeks, depending on order volume and location.
What is the production capacity?
The printer can decorate hundreds to thousands of items per hour, significantly faster than manual decoration.
What types of businesses is this suitable for?
- Bakeries and pastry shops
- Chocolate brands
- Corporate gifting companies
- Event and hospitality businesses
Is food printing profitable?
Yes, it reduces labour time and allows premium pricing through personalisation, increasing overall margins.
Can I print directly on products, not transfer sheets?
Yes, IMAGO printers are designed for direct to surface printing, not just edible paper.
Advance your confectionery capabilities.
Bring direct to food technology into your production. Book a demonstration and we will print your own product, or send us your artwork and we will show you the result before you commit.