Black REINER quick-drying ink cartridge for direct marking on suitable paper, cardboard, wood, metal, plastic and glass surfaces with compatible jetStamp® 1025-series printers.

Product Overview

The REINER P5-MP4-BK is a black ink cartridge developed for direct marking applications where suitable non-absorbent or challenging surfaces need to be printed using compatible REINER equipment.

REINER Designation: P5-MP4-BK

REINER Item Number: 1037 100-130

REINER identifies this formulation for:

• Paper
• Cardboard
• Wood
• Metal
• Plastic
• Glass

The inclusion of glass is an important distinction when comparing P5-MP4-BK with P5-MP3-BK. REINER's ink documentation lists glass for MP4, while the MP3 material list does not.

REINER also documents P5-MP4-BK in an industrial application where a jetStamp 1025 sense prints machine-readable barcode information directly onto smooth and rough steel surfaces.

The cartridge should nevertheless be selected according to the actual substrate rather than simply choosing MP4 because it supports a broad range of material categories.

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

Key Features

• REINER P5-series ink cartridge
• Exact designation: P5-MP4-BK
• REINER item number: 1037 100-130
• Black ink
• Quick-drying formulation
• Suitable for applicable non-absorbent surfaces
• REINER-listed application on metal
• REINER-listed application on plastic
• REINER-listed application on glass
• Also listed for paper, cardboard and wood
• Documented industrial use on smooth and rough steel
• Suitable for compatible variable direct-marking applications
• Can support machine-readable markings when used with an appropriate printer and tested substrate
• Current REINER P5 cartridge ecosystem

What Is P5-MP4-BK?

The product designation helps identify the exact consumable:

P5 = REINER cartridge family

MP4 = Ink formulation

BK = Black

The complete cartridge designation matters because different P5 inks are intended for different surface requirements.

A customer should therefore not order a cartridge based only on:

“I need black REINER ink.”

The more useful question is:

“Which black REINER ink is appropriate for the material I need to mark?”

Why Is P5-MP4-BK Used for Non-Absorbent Surfaces?

Ink behaves differently depending on the material.

On absorbent materials such as uncoated paper or cardboard, liquid ink can penetrate the surface.

On materials such as:

• Glass
• Plastic
• Metal
• Coated packaging

there may be little absorption.

A suitable quick-drying ink formulation is therefore required for applicable direct marking on these surfaces.

Even within the same material category, results can vary considerably.

For example, “plastic” can describe many chemically different surfaces, while “metal” may be bare, polished, painted, anodized, powder-coated or contaminated with oil.

A sample print on the actual material remains the safest way to evaluate suitability.

Printing on Glass

Glass is one of the important reasons P5-MP4-BK deserves its own page.

REINER's material guidance specifically lists:

Glass

for P5-MP4-BK.

Potential applications may involve suitable:

• Glass components
• Glass packaging
• Bottles
• Containers
• Laboratory items
• Industrial glass products

However, glass can have coatings, surface treatments and contamination that influence ink behaviour.

Therefore, the fact that REINER lists glass does not mean every glass surface will produce identical adhesion, drying or durability.

Testing remains important.

Printing on Metal

P5-MP4-BK is also particularly relevant to industrial metal marking.

REINER documents an actual application involving the:

jetStamp 1025 sense + P5-MP4-BK

for direct printing on steel beams.

In that application, REINER specifically identifies the MP4 ink as suitable for smooth and rough metal surfaces. The jetStamp 1025 sense reads barcode data from the production documentation and then prints directly onto the steel beam without using a separate label.

This provides a useful real-world example for applications involving:

• Structural steel
• Industrial components
• Metal parts
• Manufacturing identification
• Production tracking
• Traceability

It should not be interpreted as proof that every metal finish will behave identically.

Printing on Plastic

REINER also lists:

Plastic

among the materials for P5-MP4-BK.

Potential markings can include:

• Product identification
• Batch number
• Serial number
• Date
• Variable text
• Barcode
• QR code
• DataMatrix code

depending on the capabilities of the compatible printer.

Because plastics differ substantially in surface characteristics, testing is especially important.

Paper, Cardboard and Wood

REINER's material documentation also identifies:

• Paper
• Cardboard
• Wood

for P5-MP4-BK.

However, customers who only print on ordinary absorbent paper, cardboard or wood should not automatically select MP4.

REINER offers other ink formulations specifically covering absorbent surfaces.

Using a specialized quick-drying formulation is most meaningful when the actual substrate or operating requirement justifies it.

Barcode and 2D-Code Applications

P5-MP4-BK can support machine-readable direct marking when used with a compatible printer capable of producing the required code.

Depending on the printer, this may include:

• 1D barcodes
• QR codes
• DataMatrix codes

REINER's steel-beam application provides a real-world example of machine-readable barcode information being printed directly onto metal using P5-MP4-BK.

Successful scanning depends on more than the ink.

Customers should consider:

• Code size
• Module dimensions
• Quiet zone
• Surface colour
• Ink contrast
• Surface texture
• Print quality
• Scanner capability
• Reading distance
• Lighting conditions

For traceability applications, actual samples should be tested using the intended scanner.

Compatibility

P5-MP4-BK belongs to REINER's current P5 cartridge ecosystem associated with the jetStamp 1025 platform.

Current REINER product information specifically identifies replacement seals for P5-MP3-BK and P5-MP4-BK within the jetStamp 1025 and 1025 sense accessory ecosystem.

Relevant current printers include:

• REINER jetStamp 1025

• REINER jetStamp 1025 sense

Compatibility should always be confirmed by the exact printer model and cartridge designation.

Do not assume that P5-MP4-BK fits every REINER jetStamp simply because the machines belong to the same brand.

P5-MP4-BK vs P5-MP3-BK

This is an important purchasing distinction.

P5-MP3-BK

REINER lists:

• Paper
• Cardboard
• Wood
• Metal
• Plastic

P5-MP4-BK

REINER lists:

• Paper
• Cardboard
• Wood
• Metal
• Plastic
• Glass

Therefore, glass is a clear documented difference in REINER's material guidance.

But this does not mean:

MP4 is always better than MP3.

REINER documents MP3 in applications such as non-porous foam, while MP4 has a documented industrial application on smooth and rough steel.

The correct decision should therefore be based on the actual material and required performance, not simply on which ink has the longer material list.

P5-MP4-BK vs P5-S3-BK

These inks address different surface requirements.

P5-MP4-BK is particularly relevant where the application includes challenging or non-absorbent materials such as:

• Metal
• Plastic
• Glass

For straightforward absorbent materials, another REINER ink may be more appropriate.

This is why customers should identify the substrate before selecting the cartridge.

Cartridge Sealing and Care

Quick-drying ink requires proper cartridge handling when the printer is not in use.

REINER currently provides blue replacement seals specifically for:

• P5-MP3-BK

• P5-MP4-BK

within the jetStamp 1025 ecosystem.

Correct sealing, storage and maintenance help protect the cartridge and support consistent print quality.

Users should follow REINER's current handling instructions for the exact cartridge.

Technical Specifications

Brand: REINER

Product: P5-MP4-BK

Product Type: Inkjet Print Cartridge

Cartridge Family: P5

Ink Formulation: MP4

Ink Colour: Black

Colour Code: BK

Characteristic: Quick-Drying Ink for Applicable Direct-Marking Surfaces

REINER Item Number: 1037 100-130

REINER-Listed Materials: Paper, Cardboard, Wood, Metal, Plastic and Glass

Documented Industrial Application: Smooth and Rough Steel

Typical Use: Direct Product, Component and Packaging Marking

Current Relevant Printer Ecosystem: jetStamp 1025 / jetStamp 1025 sense

Machine-Readable Printing: Depends on Compatible Printer, Layout, Substrate and Scanner

Exact compatibility and surface suitability should be confirmed before ordering.

Applications

P5-MP4-BK may be considered for suitable:

• Metal marking
• Steel marking
• Plastic marking
• Glass marking
• Industrial component identification
• Manufacturing
• Production tracking
• Batch coding
• Lot coding
• Serial-number marking
• Date marking
• Barcode marking
• QR-code marking
• DataMatrix marking
• Product traceability
• Packaging identification
• Warehouse identification
• Variable-data direct marking

Packaging Applications

REINER currently includes P5-MP4-BK among the inks for which it provides statements relating to substance restrictions under Article 5 of EU Regulation 2025/40 (PPWR). REINER explicitly cautions that these ink statements do not make a completely printed package automatically PPWR-compliant; the finished packaging and its intended application still require their own assessment.

This distinction is important.

A cartridge document can support a customer's compliance evaluation, but it does not replace that evaluation.

Things to Verify Before Ordering

Please confirm:

• Exact REINER printer model
• Existing cartridge designation
• Required ink colour
• Material being printed
• Whether the substrate is absorbent or non-absorbent
• Exact plastic type where applicable
• Exact metal finish where applicable
• Glass surface treatment where applicable
• Surface coating
• Surface cleanliness
• Required drying performance
• Required marking durability
• Print content
• Barcode / QR / DataMatrix requirement
• Scanner requirement
• Environmental exposure
• Regulatory or packaging requirements
• Exact cartridge part number

For critical production applications, testing the actual cartridge on the real substrate is recommended before wider deployment.

Who Should Consider P5-MP4-BK?

P5-MP4-BK may be appropriate for customers who:

• Operate a compatible REINER P5-cartridge printer
• Require black direct marking
• Need to print on suitable metal
• Need to print on suitable plastic
• Need to print on suitable glass
• Require quick-drying ink for challenging surfaces
• Need variable industrial markings
• Need machine-readable codes on tested surfaces
• Use jetStamp 1025 or 1025 sense in suitable applications

Who May Need Another Ink?

Another formulation may be more appropriate where:

• Only conventional absorbent paper or cardboard is being printed
• The exact substrate performs better with MP3 or another REINER ink
• Yellow ink is required for a dark surface
• The printer uses another cartridge family
• The required chemical or environmental resistance cannot be achieved
• Testing shows inadequate adhesion, contrast or durability

The correct cartridge should be selected from the actual application.

FAQ - REINER P5-MP4-BK

Q: What is the REINER P5-MP4-BK?

A: P5-MP4-BK is a black REINER P5-series ink cartridge intended for compatible direct-marking equipment and suitable surfaces including paper, cardboard, wood, metal, plastic and glass.

Q: What is the REINER item number for P5-MP4-BK?

A: REINER identifies the item number as 1037 100-130.

Q: Can P5-MP4-BK print on glass?

A: REINER specifically lists glass among the material categories for P5-MP4-BK. The actual glass surface should still be tested for drying, adhesion and required durability.

Q: Can P5-MP4-BK print on steel?

A: Yes. REINER documents an industrial jetStamp 1025 sense application using P5-MP4-BK to print barcode information directly onto smooth and rough steel surfaces.

Q: Can P5-MP4-BK print barcodes?

A: It can be used in suitable machine-readable marking applications when paired with a compatible printer. Barcode readability depends on the complete printer, ink, substrate, code design and scanner combination.

Q: What is the difference between P5-MP3-BK and P5-MP4-BK?

A: REINER lists paper, cardboard, wood, metal and plastic for both formulations, while its material guidance additionally lists glass for P5-MP4-BK. The best formulation should still be selected through the actual substrate and application rather than assuming MP4 is universally preferable.

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Why NEOTECH® UAE?

The most important question when purchasing industrial ink is not simply:

“Which cartridge fits?”

It is:

“Which cartridge fits the printer and is appropriate for the actual material and marking requirement?”

P5-MP4-BK has a particularly broad documented material range, including glass, but that does not make it automatically preferable to every other REINER P5 ink.

Surface testing remains important, particularly for industrial traceability and machine-readable markings.

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 the exact printer, cartridge part number, substrate, surface treatment, drying requirement, durability requirement and machine-readable-code performance before ordering.

Delivery – UAE

Delivery is available within the UAE.

Delivery timing depends on destination and order confirmation.

Exact cartridge compatibility and suitability for the customer's material should be confirmed before ordering.

Contact NEOTECH® UAE

Website: https://www.neotech.ae/

Email: support@neotech.ae

Address: Store 13, Computer Bldg, Al Fahidi, Bur Dubai, Dubai 44245, United Arab Emirates

Disclaimer - NEOTECH® UAE

REINER, jetStamp and associated product names are trademarks or product identifiers of their respective owner.

NEOTECH® is not represented as the manufacturer of this product.

Material compatibility describes manufacturer-listed application categories and does not guarantee identical performance on every substrate within those categories.

Ink drying, adhesion, resistance, durability and barcode/2D-code readability depend on the exact substrate, coating, contamination, operating environment, print configuration and subsequent handling.

Any REINER PPWR-related ink statement concerns the documented ink and should not be interpreted as automatic regulatory compliance of a finished printed package.

For critical production or traceability applications, customers should test the complete P5-MP4-BK + printer + substrate + scanner combination before deployment.

There is absolutely no obligation or pressure to proceed with the purchase with us.

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