Packaging labeling - flexible, mobile and without labels

Direct printing of best-before dates, batch numbers, barcodes and shipping information directly onto cardboard, film or outer packaging.

With REINER, you can mark packaging quickly and precisely - without additional labels. Whether folding carton, shipping carton or transport packaging: variable data can be printed directly and flexibly adapted, even outside the production line.

Hurdles in packaging labeling

Why standard solutions are often not enough

Typical requirements

Packaging must be clearly identifiable, standard-compliant and reliably labeled - often under time pressure and with varying contents.

  • Best before date or batch labeling
  • Barcodes or QR codes for logistics processes
  • Variable data for changing products
  • Clean imprints on cardboard or foil
  • Flexible labeling for small batches
  • Integration into existing processes

Typical challenges

  • Changing packaging formats
  • Sensitive or coated surfaces
  • High costs due to label storage
  • Labels come loose or sit crooked
  • Stationary systems are not flexible enough

Examples of imprints for packaging labeling

Use cases from practice

Why direct printing instead of labels?

Technology Advantages

Direct printing reduces material costs, simplifies processes and enables flexible packaging labeling without additional labels.

Label solution

Direct printing with REINER

Additional material consumption

No carrier material required

Storage and procurement costs

device & ink only

Detachment or crooked placement

Direct imprint on packaging

inflexible with variable data

Content customizable at any time

Additional work step

Labeling directly in the process

Technical features of packaging labeling

Labeling that adapts to your material

Packaging consists of different materials with varying surfaces:

  • Cardboard and corrugated board

  • Coated folding boxes

  • Film packaging

  • Painted or printed surfaces

Important factors:

  • Adhesion of the ink

  • Contrast on light or dark backgrounds

  • Print width (1 inch or 2 inch)

  • Variable data transfer from ERP systems

  • Mobile application directly in the warehouse or shipping area

Individual material testing ensures optimum printing results.

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Practical example

Applications, experiences, and tips

The coffee roastery Maya Coffee 1991 in the Hammerbrook district of Hamburg stands for handcrafted premium coffee. Maya Kaffee relies on the REINER jetStamp 790 MP, to print the date of filling and the best before date on the packaging.

Result: Through direct coding:

  • no additional process steps are required
  • Typical sources of error are eliminated
  • the process remains fast and uncomplicated even with increasing quantities

The professional imprint also underlines the value of the premium product. Maya Kaffee is convinced that quality also pays off in packaging and labeling and contributes to customer satisfaction.

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Labeling in practice

Applications, experiences, and tips

Suitable devices for package labeling

Our solution

jetStamp® 990

Flexible labeling for packaging and containers

With the jetStamp 990, packaging can be coded quickly and cleanly. Information such as best-before dates, batch numbers or internal codes are printed directly onto cartons, plastic packaging or glass containers - without labels and without additional material costs.

✓ Print height up to 12.5 mm (2 lines of 20 characters each)
✓ Variable content (date, BBD, batch, text)
✓ Suitable for cardboard, plastic, glass or metal 
✓ Mobile and flexible in use

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jetStamp® 1025

Large-format labeling for packaging

The jetStamp 1025 is ideal for coding packaging and containers. Barcodes, dates or batch numbers can be applied directly to cartons, plastic packaging, glass bottles or metal lids - for clear and legible markings.

✓ Print height up to 25 mm
✓ Graphics and variable content (text, barcode, date, batch)
✓ Ideal for larger markings 
✓ Mobile or stationary use

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jetStamp® graphic 970

Labeling of packaging with text, logos and codes

The jetStamp graphic 970 enables versatile packaging marking with texts, logos or barcodes. Packaging made of cardboard, plastic or glass can be coded directly and flexibly - ideal for production, shipping and logistics.

✓ Print height up to 12.5 mm
✓ Printing text, logos and barcodes
✓ Suitable for cardboard, plastic, metal or glass
✓ Mobile use for flexible production environments

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Frequently asked questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Depending on the material, packaging can be labeled directly. Direct printing can replace or supplement labels in many applications.

Yes, cardboard and corrugated cardboard can be labeled depending on the surface and ink.

With sufficient contrast and a suitable print size, machine-readable codes are possible.

Yes, the devices are mobile and can be used flexibly in the shipping or storage area.

Depending on the material, packaging can be labeled directly. Direct printing can replace or supplement labels in many applications.

Yes, cardboard and corrugated cardboard can be labeled depending on the surface and ink.

With sufficient contrast and a suitable print size, machine-readable codes are possible.

Yes, the devices are mobile and can be used flexibly in the shipping or storage area.

Suitable materials for this application

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