The invention generally relates to a printer. The invention further relates to a process for the preparation of an item of confectionery, an item of confectionery and a use of a printer. The invention relates to a printer comprising as printer components:a. a first supply (905);b. a second supply (904);c. a mixing chamber (1003)having a mixer (920), a first inlet (1001), a second inlet (1002) and an outlet (1004);d. a nozzle (901);e. a support surface for a printed item;f. a means for moving the nozzle in a 3-dimensional trajectory relative to the support surface;wherein:the first supply (905) is in fluid communication with the mixing chamber (1003) via the first inlet (1001) of the mixing chamber (1003);the second supply (904) is in fluid communication with the mixing chamber (1003) via the second inlet (1002) of the mixing chamber (1003);the mixing chamber (1003) is in fluid communication with the nozzle (901) via the outlet (1004) of the mixing chamber (1003).