Product Description
CAKEPRO QUATRO V2 - Direct-to-Food ® Edible Printer
The next generation of our best-selling direct-to-food printer. The CAKEPRO QUATRO V2 delivers larger prints, crisper detail, richer color, and smarter maintenance - all in a compact, production-ready platform built for bakeries, chocolatiers, dessert shops, and edible print studios.
Features:
- Max Print Area: 8" x 12"
- Max Object Height: 10"
- Max Resolution: Up to 1200 DPI
- Maintenance: Built-in cleaning and capping stations
How Does the Quatro V2 Compare with Popular Competitor Models?
- Truer Color, Richer Darks: Quatro V2 uses a full CMYK set with a dedicated black cartridge. This produces deeper blacks, sharper contrast, and more vivid tones. Some popular competitor models rely on a single tri-color cartridge (CMY only) to "make black", which results in less vibrant and muddier colors in logos, photos, and shadows.
- Larger, Taller, More Versatile Prints: Quatro V2 supports items up to 12" wide and 10" tall, making it ideal for full cakes, plaques, and tiered creations. Some popular competitor models are limited to items under 1" thick (or up to 2" with add-ons), restricting them mostly to flat cookies.
- Batch Printing for Higher Throughput: Quatro V2 can print multiple items in a single run - perfect for batches of cookies, macarons, and other treats. Some popular competitor models focus on single-item or carousel printing, limiting production efficiency.
- Lower Cost of Ownership: Quatro V2 base price versus ~$3,000+ for some competitor models. Ink is also more affordable: Quatro cartridges are $80 for two (black + color), while some competitor models require $120+ for one tri-color cartridge. This means lower waste, smarter inventory, and lower cost per print.
- Smarter Safety Features: Quatro V2 includes automatic height detection and adjustment to protect the print head from crashes or misprints. Some competitor models require more manual setup or optional accessories, increasing the risk of errors.
- Built for Scale and Creativity: With support for up to 10" tall items, Quatro V2 can print on full cakes, layered desserts, and decorative toppers. Competitor models are restricted to smaller, flatter items and require modifications for taller projects.
Print Directly on
- Cookies, macarons, cupcakes, toppers
- Cakes and desserts (within the 8" x 12" area and 10" height)
- Marshmallows, wafers, and more
Note: Results depend on surface smoothness, and food formulation. For best outcomes, use flat, non-fatty, smooth surfaces.
What's Included:
- CAKEPRO QUATRO V2 Direct to Food ® printer
- Swappable food tray / bed (supports up to 10" item height)
- Silicone Food Mat
- 2 x High Capacity Edible Ink Cartridges (1 black, and 1 color)
- Macaron and Cookie Printing Accessory ($240 value)
- Power and USB connectivity accessories
- Quick start guide & basic maintenance kit
- Personalized Virtual Training
Requirements
- Compatible PC (Windows PC or Windows Laptop) with available USB port
- Clean, food-safe workspace with 110V power outlet
Technical Specifications
- Max Print Area: 8" x 12"
- Max Object Height: Up to 10"
- Resolution: Up to 1200 DPI
- Color Mode: Full CMYK edible ink
- Maintenance: Integrated capping station; guided cleaning routines
- Connectivity: USB (driver/software included)
- Recommended Environment: Clean, dry, food-safe prep area; room temperature, humidity 30-60% recommended
Best Practices for Vivid, Reliable Results
- Use only authorized QUATRO V2 edible inks.
- Print on smooth, non-oily, flat surfaces.
- Run nozzle checks regularly and leverage the V2's auto-capping between sessions.
- Perform routine cleaning per the maintenance guide if idle for extended periods.
Food Safety & Usage Notice
This device is intended for printing directly onto edible items using compatible edible inks and food-safe workflows. Always follow local regulations and best practices for food handling, storage, and labeling. Do not use non-edible inks with this printer.
Specifications
- Item #: CAKEPRO-QUATRO-V2-2
