Evebot splits its strengths across two models: the EB-FC1 adds full color at about 40 seconds per cup, while the EB-Pro is quicker at 10–15 seconds but brown only, both at 600 DPI. CAFEPASTE puts full color, classic brown and 1200 DPI into one device, at about 10 seconds on the Pro with two cups at once.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- With Evebot, the model choice forces a trade-off between color (EB-FC1) and speed (EB-Pro)
- With CAFEPASTE, both models give you color and brown together; the choice is about volume, not capability
- 1200 DPI versus 600 DPI is most visible on faces, fine text and detailed logos
- At peak hours, the gap between about 40 seconds per color cup and about 10 seconds for two cups is the difference between a feature and a bottleneck
- Evebot is marked partial on premium hospitality focus; CAFEPASTE is built for hospitality service
Why buyers compare CAFEPASTE and Evebot
Evebot is one of the best-known names among buyers researching a "coffee printer" online, and its two models cover different needs. That makes it a useful reference point. The core difference with CAFEPASTE is structural: Evebot asks you to pick color or speed, while CAFEPASTE, a Beverage Art Creator, is designed so that one device brings to life both full-color and classic brown Art on coffee, cocktails and mocktails at the same resolution.
CAFEPASTE vs Evebot EB-FC1 and EB-Pro: the full feature table
The Evebot columns are highlighted. Look at the color rows, the DPI row and the per-cup time row together; that is where the two approaches diverge.
CAFEPASTE Pro is the only device in this comparison that combines full colour (CMYK) and classic brown in the same device, two cups at the same time and Art on cake and pastry surfaces up to 12 cm.
| Feature | CAFEPASTE Pro | CAFEPASTE Lite | Ripple Maker II Pro | Ripple Maker II | Evebot EB-FC1 | Evebot EB-Pro | Coffee Colorato PRO | CINOART PRO-CT2 | GNF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full colour (CMYK) | Yes | Yes | No* | No | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Classic brown (coffee tone) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Full colour + brown in the same device | Yes | Yes | No* | No | Limited | No | No | No | Limited |
| 1200 DPI | Yes | Yes | Not stated | Not stated | No — 600 | No — 600 | No — 600 | No — 600 | No — 600 |
| Art time per cup | 10 s | 15 s | Yes | Yes | 40 s | 10–15 s | 6–10 s | 15 s | 20–40 s |
| 2 cups at the same time | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Cake / pastry Art | Yes — Pro | No | Yes — foamed surface | Yes — foamed surface | limited | limited | Yes | Not stated | Yes |
| Wide Art area up to 12 cm | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Automatic cup height | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
| Automatic centring | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
| 7″ screen | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Screen | Screen | Screen |
| Send images by QR / from a phone | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Premium hospitality-focused platform | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Partial | Partial | Partial | Partial | No |
| Two cups + full colour + brown | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Evebot EB-FC1 is marked for full color and for classic brown, with "full color + brown in the same device" marked as limited. It lists 600 DPI and about 40 seconds per cup. Evebot EB-Pro is marked brown only, lists 600 DPI and 10–15 seconds per cup. Both Evebot models are marked limited for cake and pastry Art and partial for a premium hospitality-focused platform. They share automatic cup height, automatic centring, a 7-inch screen and QR/phone uploads with CAFEPASTE.
CAFEPASTE Pro and Lite are both marked for full color plus brown in the same device and for 1200 DPI. The Pro lists about 10 seconds with two cups at the same time, cake/pastry Art and a wide Art area up to 12 cm. The Lite lists about 15 seconds per cup.
The trade-off Evebot buyers face — and how CAFEPASTE removes it
| If you want… | Evebot route (from the table) | CAFEPASTE route |
|---|---|---|
| Full-color photos and logos | EB-FC1, about 40 s per cup, 600 DPI | Pro or Lite, 1200 DPI, color + brown on one device |
| Fast brown Art at peak | EB-Pro, 10–15 s per cup, brown only | CAFEPASTE Pro: two cups at once in about 10 seconds. |
| Both color and speed | Two different models | One CAFEPASTE Pro |
| Cake and pastry Art | Marked limited | Pro, surfaces up to 12 cm |
This is the decision in one table. If you only ever need brown Art and a moderate pace, several devices will do the job. If you want color for photos, celebrations and corporate orders and speed for the morning rush, CAFEPASTE is designed to deliver both from the same device.
What 1200 DPI means on a real cup
Resolution is easy to dismiss on a spec sheet, but foam is an unforgiving surface. A guest selfie needs enough dots to keep the eyes and smile recognizable; a corporate logo needs crisp thin lines; a birthday message needs readable small letters. Doubling dot density from 600 to 1200 DPI gives the image more detail to hold onto as the foam settles. If you plan to sell photo Art, ask to see sample cups at both resolutions with the same image.
Choosing between CAFEPASTE Pro and Lite
Coming from an Evebot shortlist, the comparison is simple. If you were looking at the EB-FC1 for color, the CAFEPASTE Lite matches the color need with 1200 DPI and about 15 seconds per cup. If you were looking at the EB-Pro for speed, the CAFEPASTE Pro adds color and brown together with two cups at once in about 10 seconds, plus cake/pastry Art up to 12 cm. Read the full guide: CAFEPASTE Pro vs Lite: which model. More context: Evebot alternative and best coffee printer 2026.
Service and ownership with CAFEPASTE
CAFEPASTE has served 500+ businesses in 30+ countries across Europe, the Americas and the Middle East since 2019, from its headquarters in San Francisco. Each device is purchased by the business, with quote-based pricing, remote installation, remote staff training and a 2-year warranty included. The device works fully offline, measures 45×45×45 cm, weighs 15 kg and uses the CAFEPASTE Pod as its consumable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the difference between CAFEPASTE and Evebot?
- Evebot splits color and speed across two models, the EB-FC1 for full color at about 40 seconds per cup and the EB-Pro for brown at 10–15 seconds, both at 600 DPI. CAFEPASTE combines full color and classic brown in one device at 1200 DPI, and the Pro handles two cups at once in about 10 seconds.
- Which Evebot model compares to the CAFEPASTE Pro?
- No single Evebot model covers the same ground. The CAFEPASTE Pro combines the color capability of the EB-FC1 with speed above the EB-Pro's single-cup output, because it handles two cups per cycle, and it adds cake/pastry Art up to 12 cm.
- Is 1200 DPI noticeably better than 600 DPI on coffee?
- It is most noticeable on detailed images such as faces, small text and fine logo lines. For simple shapes the difference is smaller, so the best test is the same photo applied by both devices on the same drink.
- Can Evebot and CAFEPASTE both apply Art to cakes?
- In the 2026 comparison, both Evebot models are marked limited for cake and pastry Art. The CAFEPASTE Pro applies Art to cake and pastry surfaces up to 12 cm wide; the CAFEPASTE Lite is for drinks only.
- Do both brands adjust to different cup sizes automatically?
- Yes. Both Evebot models and both CAFEPASTE models are marked for automatic cup height and automatic centring. CAFEPASTE handles cup heights from 5 to 18 cm.
- Does CAFEPASTE need a constant internet connection?
- No. CAFEPASTE works fully offline, so service continues if the café or venue Wi-Fi drops.
- What does CAFEPASTE include with the device?
- Every CAFEPASTE purchase includes remote installation, remote staff training and a 2-year warranty. Pricing is quote-based, and the ongoing consumable is the CAFEPASTE Pod.
