Print directly onto cardboard and paperboard
Flexible, sustainable, without labels
From shipping cartons to folding boxes: With REINER, direct printing on packaging, cardboard and corrugated cardboard is possible - without labels. Our mobile coding devices print best-before dates, texts, article numbers, batches, logos or barcodes directly onto the packaging - precisely, cleanly and efficiently. Ideal for variable print runs, changing packaging sizes and sustainable labeling solutions.
Hurdles in the labeling of cardboard & paperboard
Why standard solutions are often not enough
Cardboard and paperboard are key materials in shipping, packaging and logistics. The marking must be quick, easy to read and durable - despite absorbent and sometimes uneven surfaces.
Typical requirements
- Clear, high-contrast legibility on brown or recycled surfaces
- Printing of variable data such as batch, date or barcode
- Fast drying for immediate further processing
- Uniform print image despite corrugated structure
- Economical labeling without additional labeling effort
Typical challenges
- Highly absorbent surface leads to ink running
- Uneven corrugated board structure impairs print quality
- Dust or fiber residues influence adhesion
- Different cardboard qualities with varying absorbency
- Mechanical stress due to transportation and stacking
Examples of imprints for carton and cardboard labeling
Use cases from practice
QR code on cardboard
Product information can be stored in the QR code and read out
Product information on egg carton
Labeling without label
MHD on cardboard
Simple marking on flat materials
Barcode on cardboard
Traceability without a label
Why direct printing instead of labels?
Technology Advantages
Our mobile inkjet printing systems are specially designed to meet the requirements of packaging labeling—whether shipping cartons, folding boxes, or corrugated cardboard. Robust, efficient, and ideal for sustainable, label-free direct printing applications.
label problem
Our direct printing solution with REINER
Labels do not adhere well to corrugated cardboard
Direct printing – permanent adhesion & high contrast
High labeling costs
No backing material and therefore little waste
Stock/load different label sizes
Flexible thanks to mobile handheld devices
Labels come off during transport
Smudge-proof and abrasion-resistant impression
Technical features of cardboard and paperboard
Labeling that adapts to your material
- High surface absorbency with risk of running or fraying
- Uneven structure on corrugated board with varying print spacing
- Different material qualities with varying adhesion
- Dust and fiber particles can affect print quality
- Mechanical stress due to transportation requires abrasion-resistant pressure
Practical example
Applications, experiences, and tips
A regional logistics service provider from the greater Frankfurt area operates several warehouse locations for industrial and retail companies. Hundreds of shipping cartons are relabeled, relabeled or provided with additional information every day. The logistics service provider opted for the jetStamp® 1025 sense - a mobile inkjet marking device with integrated 1D and 2D scanning function.
Result: Since the introduction of mobile direct printing, the company has benefited from:
- Reduced label logistics
- Faster processes through scan & print
- Fewer errors during data collection
- Better readability directly on the cardboard
- Greater flexibility for special processes
Labeling in practice
Applications, experiences, and tips
February 27, 2026 |
Labeling cardboard packaging for logistics
Case Study
March 3, 2026 |
Flexible labeling of outer cartons
Case Study
February 9, 2026 |
Fast labeling in shipping
Case Study
April 3, 2026 |
Würth relies on packaging marking with the jetStamp® 1025
Case Study
June 12, 2026 |
Safe and flexible labeling of confectionery—without any labels at all
Case Study
Suitable equipment for packaging, cardboard, and corrugated cardboard
Our solution
Our mobile inkjet printing systems are ideal for absorbent or textured surfaces—whether small folding cartons or large-format shipping cartons.
jetStamp® 1025 sense
Scan data and label cardboard directly
The jetStamp 1025 sense combines data capture and marking in one device. Codes or shipping information can be scanned and then printed directly onto cardboard boxes or packaging. This simplifies logistics and shipping processes.
✓ Integrated scanner for codes and data
✓ Print height up to 25 mm
✓ Automatic labeling after data acquisition
✓ Ideal for logistics, shipping and warehouse processes
jetStamp® 1025
Clearly visible labeling on cartons and packaging
With the jetStamp 1025, cardboard boxes and packaging can be coded legibly. Thanks to the greater print height, barcodes, shipping information or batch numbers can be applied in a clearly visible manner.
✓ Print height up to 25 mm
✓ Print text, barcode, date and batch
✓ Ideal for cardboard boxes, packaging and pallet boxes
✓ Mobile or stationary use
jetStamp® 990
Flexible marking on cardboard and paperboard
The jetStamp 990 is ideal for marking cardboard boxes and packaging. Shipping data, batch numbers or dates can be printed quickly and cleanly directly onto the surface - without labels and without the need for additional materials.
✓ Print height up to 12.5 mm (2 lines of 20 characters each)
✓ Variable content (date, batch, text)
✓ Ideal for cardboard boxes and shipping packaging
✓ Mobile and flexible to use in the work process
Flexible and easy labeling of cardboard and paperboard
Check whether your material can be printed efficiently with direct printing.
Suitable applications for Cardboard and paperboard
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