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# Transfer sheet printer
- URL: https://thechocolatelife.com/transfer-sheet-printer/
- Published: 2020-11-21T14:51:49.000Z
- Updated: 2021-01-26T19:35:36.000Z
- Author: The Archivist
- Tags: Ask TCL

hello, i am thinking of getting a transfer sheets printer. Do you have any model suggestions? Is it really worth it? Is the ink expensive? thank you

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Comment by: DiscoverChoc

Posted on: Nov 21, 2020

A little bit of research suggests that the online vendor Inkedibles may be a place to start *your* research. [https://inkedibles.com/](https://inkedibles.com/?ref=thechocolatelife.com)

I have no idea what your parameters are when it comes to costs. The recommendation is a dedicated printer, not one where you swap between regular and edible inks and these cost at least $350 each and can cost over $400\. Edible ink cartridges are more expensive than regular inks. What you miss out on is the range of colors you can print. A company making transfer sheets for you can print in metallics and you’re not going to get those colors on a home printer setup. Also, the make at home transfers are better on white and milk chocolate surfaces than they are on dark chocolates.

If you are making one-off transfers (one sheet) or very short run (up to 10 or so) printing your own may be cost-effective with a lot less waste. If you need a large number of transfers getting them done professionally is going to be the better route.