Which REINER Direct-Marking Printer Is Right for Your Application? | NEOTECH® Learning Center

REINER offers several direct-marking systems, but they are not simply larger and smaller versions of the same printer.

Some are designed for a person carrying the printer to the product.

Some print when placed against the surface without requiring a wiping movement.

Some are intended for compact one-line marking.

Others support graphics, barcodes and QR codes.

And systems such as the jetAxis 100 are intended for stationary integration into an automated production process.

This means the useful starting question is not:

“Which REINER printer is the best?”

It is:

“What exactly do I need to mark, on what material, and how does the product move through my process?”

This educational guide explains the main REINER direct-marking models covered by NEOTECH® and the practical differences customers should understand before selecting equipment.

Learn First. Decide Second. Buy Only If It Is Right for Your Needs.

What Is Direct Marking?

Direct marking means printing information directly onto a product, component or packaging surface rather than first printing a separate adhesive label.

Depending on the printer, ink and substrate, information may include:

• Date
• Time
• Batch number
• Lot number
• Serial number
• Product information
• Variable text
• Logos
• 1D barcodes
• QR codes
• DataMatrix codes

Not every REINER printer supports every type of information.

The actual capability depends on the specific printer model, software, ink and application.

Start with the Workflow, Not the Printer

A useful way to narrow the REINER range is to ask how the marking process actually works.

Do you carry the printer to different products?

A mobile REINER model may be appropriate.

Examples include:

• speed-i-Jet 798
• jetStamp 990
• jetStamp graphic 970
• jetStamp 1025
• jetStamp 1025 sense

Does the product move through an automated conveyor or production process?

Consider a stationary system such as:

• jetAxis 100

Are cartons or folding boxes manually positioned at a packing workstation?

A compatible jetStamp combined with:

• PS100 Packaging Print Station

may provide a more controlled manual workflow.

These are fundamentally different applications.

REINER speed-i-Jet 798

When Should You Consider It?

The speed-i-Jet 798 is a particularly compact REINER handheld printer intended for straightforward mobile marking.

The operator moves the printer across the surface while printing.

It is designed primarily for information such as:

• Text
• Numbers
• Date
• Time
• Sequential numbering

The current specification provides a single line of up to 40 characters, with approximately 3.2 mm character height and 96 dpi resolution.

Its low weight of approximately 125 g makes it very different from larger jetStamp systems.

Consider speed-i-Jet 798 when:

• Portability is particularly important
• One-line marking is sufficient
• Text/date/number information is required
• The operator can manually move the printer across the surface
• Paper, cardboard or another suitable surface is being marked

Consider another model when:

• Logos are required
• Barcodes or QR codes are required
• A large print area is required
• Multiple print images need to be stored
• The printer should print without a manual swiping movement

The speed-i-Jet 798 should not be given barcode, QR-code or graphic capabilities that belong to other REINER models.

REINER jetStamp 990

Compact Direct Printing Without Swiping

The jetStamp 990 is another compact mobile system, but its operating principle differs from the speed-i-Jet 798.

The printer can be positioned against the product and the print triggered without manually wiping the printer across the surface.

It is intended primarily for:

• Date
• Time
• Numbers
• Batch information
• Short text

The jetStamp 990 provides up to 25 stored print images and a print area of approximately:

42 × 3.2 mm per line

with up to:

2 lines

and approximately:

20 characters per line.

Consider jetStamp 990 when:

• Compact mobile marking is required
• Two-line information is sufficient
• Date/batch/number/text marking is the main requirement
• Printing without swiping is preferred
• Multiple stored print images are useful
• Flat or suitable curved surfaces need to be marked

Consider another model when:

• Large logos are required
• Detailed graphics are required
• Larger print areas are needed
• Advanced barcode/QR workflows are central to the application

REINER jetStamp graphic 970

When Graphics and Machine-Readable Codes Matter

The jetStamp graphic 970 expands mobile direct marking considerably.

It supports:

• Text
• Numbers
• Date
• Time
• Graphics
• Logos
• Sequential information
• 1D barcodes
• 2D codes

Its print area is approximately:

65 × 12.7 mm

with:

300 dpi

resolution.

This makes it considerably more suitable than the 798 or 990 where detailed identification needs to be printed directly onto a product.

Consider jetStamp graphic 970 when:

• Logos are required
• Barcodes are required
• QR/2D-code applications are required
• 300 dpi printing is useful
• A 65 × 12.7 mm print area is sufficient
• Mobile operation remains important

Applications can include suitable:

• Cardboard
• Wood
• Plastic
• Film
• Metal
• Glass
• Packaging

The correct ink must be selected for the actual substrate.

REINER jetStamp 1025

When a Larger Mobile Print Area Is Required

The jetStamp 1025 moves into larger-area mobile direct marking.

Its standard print area is approximately:

85 × 26 mm

at:

300 dpi.

With appropriate REINER accessories, the printable height can be expanded for suitable applications to approximately:

85 × 52 mm.

Depending on the print layout, the system can handle information including:

• Text
• Date
• Time
• Batch information
• Serial numbers
• Logos
• Graphics
• Barcodes
• QR codes
• Other supported machine-readable information

Consider jetStamp 1025 when:

• A larger mobile print area is required
• Product information is more complex
• Logos or graphics are needed
• Barcode or QR-code marking is required
• Operators need to move the printer between products
• Large cartons or industrial products need direct marking
• Approximately 85 × 26 mm standard marking is useful

Suitable ink and positioning remain important.

REINER jetStamp 1025 sense

When the Information Comes from a Scanner or Measuring Device

The jetStamp 1025 sense builds on the 1025 platform but adds capabilities for acquiring external information.

It can support workflows involving:

• Barcode scanner input
• V24 / RS232 data
• Suitable measuring equipment
• External measurement values
• Variable information captured immediately before printing

For example, instead of manually entering a value, an appropriate measuring device may generate information that becomes part of the print image.

Consider jetStamp 1025 sense when:

• The 1025 print format is appropriate
• External measurement data is required
• Barcode data needs to be captured before printing
• RS232-based equipment needs to be evaluated
• Manual data entry should be reduced

Important

An RS232 connector alone does not guarantee compatibility between two devices.

The data format, communication parameters, workflow and software requirements must also be compatible.

REINER jetAxis 100

When Marking Needs to Become Automated

The jetAxis 100 changes the workflow fundamentally.

Unlike a mobile jetStamp carried by an operator, jetAxis 100 is designed for stationary automated direct marking.

It provides approximately:

85 × 26 mm print area

at:

300 dpi

and REINER specifies printing speeds up to approximately:

500 mm/s / 30 m/min

under appropriate conditions.

It supports applicable:

• Text
• Variable data
• Dates
• Serial information
• 1D barcodes
• QR codes
• DataMatrix codes

The system also provides interfaces for:

• Sensor
• Encoder
• Alarm
• SENSE

Consider jetAxis 100 when:

• Products move on a conveyor
• Automatic product detection is required
• Printing should occur without an operator triggering each product
• Conveyor movement needs to be monitored
• Variable inline marking is required
• Production-system integration is necessary

Do not automatically choose jetAxis 100 when:

• Marking is occasional
• Products are located around a warehouse
• A person needs to carry the printer
• Automation adds unnecessary complexity

A more sophisticated system is not automatically the better system.

What Is the REINER PS100 Packaging Print Station?

The PS100 Packaging Print Station is not itself an inkjet printer.

It is a stationary manual positioning/feeding solution for compatible:

• jetStamp 990
• jetStamp 1025
• jetStamp 1025 sense

It is designed to help position suitable cartons and folding boxes consistently at a workstation.

REINER specifies package heights up to approximately:

100 mm

and throughput of up to:

20 packages per minute

under suitable conditions.

The PS100 can therefore occupy a useful position between completely handheld marking and a fully automated conveyor installation.

Think of the workflow as:

Handheld Printer

→ maximum mobility

jetStamp + PS100

→ controlled manual workstation

jetAxis 100

→ automated inline marking

This distinction can make equipment selection much easier.

What About Older REINER jetStamp 790, 791 MP and 792 MP Models?

Older REINER equipment should not automatically be considered irrelevant.

Machines such as:

• jetStamp 790
• jetStamp 790 MP
• jetStamp 791 MP
• jetStamp 792 MP

can remain in operation and customers may still need:

• Ink
• Consumables
• Compatibility information
• Replacement guidance
• Support information
• Current alternatives

These earlier-generation systems are particularly associated with direct printing of information such as:

• Numbers
• Date
• Time
• Short text

The MP versions are relevant where suitable quick-drying ink is required for applicable non-absorbent surfaces.

For customers purchasing a new system, current REINER models should generally be evaluated rather than assuming an older model remains the appropriate choice.

For customers who already own legacy equipment, however, exact consumable and compatibility information can remain valuable.

Which REINER Printer Has the Largest Mobile Print Area?

Among the mobile models discussed here, the jetStamp 1025 / 1025 sense provides the larger standard print area:

Approximately 85 × 26 mm

with expansion possibilities for suitable applications using appropriate accessories.

The graphic 970 provides approximately:

65 × 12.7 mm.

The 990 is intended for considerably smaller text-oriented markings.

Print area alone should not determine the decision.

Which REINER Printer Can Print Barcodes and QR Codes?

For applications where machine-readable codes are central, models to evaluate include:

• jetStamp graphic 970
• jetStamp 1025
• jetStamp 1025 sense
• jetAxis 100

The exact supported symbology and print layout should be confirmed for the intended application.

A printer being capable of producing a barcode does not guarantee that the barcode will scan successfully on every product.

Barcode performance depends on factors including:

• Code size
• Module size
• Quiet zone
• Ink contrast
• Substrate
• Surface texture
• Print distance
• Scanner
• Lighting
• Product geometry

Testing the real combination is important.

Which REINER Printer Is Better for Cardboard Boxes?

There is no single answer.

For occasional small markings:

speed-i-Jet 798 or jetStamp 990 may be sufficient.

For larger information, logos or machine-readable codes:

jetStamp graphic 970 or jetStamp 1025 may be more appropriate.

For repeatable manual carton marking at a workstation:

jetStamp + PS100 may be worth considering.

For cartons continuously travelling on an automated conveyor:

jetAxis 100 may be the more appropriate architecture.

The workflow determines the equipment.

Which REINER Printer Is Better for Plastic, Metal or Glass?

For these materials, the ink can be as important as the printer.

Non-absorbent surfaces generally require an appropriate ink formulation.

REINER offers multiple ink families and formulations, including examples such as:

• P1-MP2-BK
• P3-MP3-BK
• P5-MP3-BK
• P5-MP4-BK

These cartridges are not interchangeable simply because they contain black quick-drying ink.

The P1, P3 and P5 designations identify different cartridge families.

The required combination is:

Correct Printer

Correct Cartridge Family

Correct Ink Formulation

Actual Substrate

MP3 vs MP4: What Is the Difference?

The precise answer depends on the cartridge family and current REINER documentation.

For the P5 ecosystem we have covered, REINER identifies materials for P5-MP3-BK including:

• Paper
• Cardboard
• Wood
• Metal
• Plastic

REINER documents MP3 in an application involving direct printing onto non-porous foam.

For P5-MP4-BK, REINER's material guidance additionally includes:

• Glass

and REINER documents MP4 in an industrial steel-marking application.

This does not mean MP4 is universally “better.”

The formulation should match the application.

Why Should You Test the Actual Material?

Terms such as:

Plastic

Metal

Glass

Cardboard

Wood

describe material families, not identical surfaces.

Two plastics can have very different surface energy.

Two pieces of metal may differ because one is:

• Bare
• Painted
• Powder-coated
• Polished
• Anodized
• Oily

Likewise, cardboard can be:

• Uncoated
• Coated
• Laminated
• Gloss finished

A manufacturer's material category is therefore a useful starting point, but it should not replace application testing where drying, adhesion, durability or barcode readability matters.

A Simple REINER Selection Guide

Need very compact one-line mobile text/date/number marking?

Consider speed-i-Jet 798.

Need compact mobile direct printing without swiping?

Consider jetStamp 990.

Need mobile logos, graphics, barcodes or 2D codes with a medium print area?

Consider jetStamp graphic 970.

Need larger-area mobile industrial direct marking?

Consider jetStamp 1025.

Need 1025 capabilities plus external measurement/scanner data capture?

Consider jetStamp 1025 sense.

Need repeatable manual carton marking at a workstation?

Consider a compatible jetStamp + PS100 Packaging Print Station.

Need automated conveyor/production-line marking?

Consider jetAxis 100.

Already own a 790/791/792-series machine?

First identify the exact model and existing cartridge before deciding whether to continue with consumables or evaluate a current replacement.

What Should You Verify Before Choosing a REINER System?

Before selecting a printer, write down:

• What needs to be printed?
• How large is the required print?
• Is text sufficient?
• Are graphics or logos required?
• Is a barcode required?
• Is a QR or DataMatrix code required?
• What is the product material?
• Is the surface absorbent?
• Is it coated?
• Is it flat, curved or irregular?
• Does the product remain stationary?
• Does an operator carry the printer?
• Does the product travel on a conveyor?
• How many items are marked each day?
• Is automatic triggering required?
• Is an encoder required?
• Does print data come from a computer?
• Does data come from a barcode scanner?
• Does data come from measuring equipment?
• Is ERP integration required?
• What durability is expected?
• Which ink formulation is appropriate?
• Has the actual material been tested?

These questions are usually more useful than starting with a model number.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Which REINER direct-marking printer should I buy?

A: Start with the marking workflow rather than the model. Determine the print content, print area, substrate, mobility requirement and whether the process is manual or automated. Then compare the appropriate REINER models.

Q: What is the difference between jetStamp 990 and jetStamp graphic 970?

A: The 990 is primarily a compact text/date/number marking system, while the graphic 970 provides a larger 300 dpi print area and supports graphics, logos and machine-readable codes.

Q: What is the difference between jetStamp 1025 and 1025 sense?

A: Both provide large-area mobile direct marking. The 1025 sense adds capabilities for acquiring external data such as appropriate barcode-scanner or V24/RS232 measurement information.

Q: What is the difference between jetStamp 1025 and jetAxis 100?

A: The jetStamp 1025 is primarily mobile and operator-handled. The jetAxis 100 is designed primarily for stationary automated marking in production and conveyor workflows.

Q: Is the PS100 a printer?

A: No. The PS100 is a packaging print station used with compatible jetStamp printers to provide more controlled and repeatable manual packaging marking.

Q: Can one REINER ink cartridge work in every REINER printer?

A: No. REINER uses different cartridge families and formulations. P1, P3 and P5 cartridges should not be assumed interchangeable.

Q: Does REINER direct marking eliminate the need for labels?

A: It can remove a separate label from some suitable workflows, but not every application. Regulatory requirements, print area, colour, adhesion requirements and product design may still make labels necessary.

Learn Before Selecting

The useful way to build a direct-marking system is:

Application → Surface → Print Requirement → Workflow → Printer → Ink → Accessories → Testing

rather than:

Choose Printer → Try to Make the Application Fit

That difference can prevent unnecessary equipment purchases and compatibility problems.

Learn First. Decide Second. Buy Only If It Is Right for Your Needs.

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There is no obligation or pressure to purchase. Customers are encouraged to verify their actual marking requirement, printer model, substrate, ink formulation, cartridge compatibility, barcode requirements and workflow before ordering.

Helpful REINER Topics to Explore

REINER speed-i-Jet 798

REINER jetStamp 990

REINER jetStamp graphic 970

REINER jetStamp 1025

REINER jetStamp 1025 sense

REINER jetAxis 100

REINER PS100 Packaging Print Station

REINER jetStamp 790 / 790 MP

REINER jetStamp 791 MP

REINER jetStamp 792 MP

REINER P1 Ink Cartridges

REINER P3 Ink Cartridges

REINER P5 Ink Cartridges

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Last Updated: 06 September 2026  (GST, UTC+4)