RN Mark E1-18
Industrial Inkjet Printer
Small Character Coding and Marking Printer.
Performs Remarkably. Remarkably Reliable.

RN Mark E1-18 is a high-resolution, small character industrial coder. Using alternative oil and solvent-based inks, text, logos, counters, barcodes, time, and dates can be marked or printed on a variety of porous & non-porous surfaces. The E1-18 operates standalone when used in production and connects to the network through Ethernet, Wi-Fi (optional), and virtual RS-232, so, it can be controlled and operated from anywhere in the production facility.
Why consider this printer
- Low-cost and affordability – unmatched operation and price-performance
- Printing height is up to 18 mm
- Simple to operate – quick code retrieval and rapid code/message layout design
- Print text, graphics, logos, barcodes in high resolution – 180 dpi, so marking are easy to read & scan
- No downtime – easy & rapid code change
- Stand-alone production operation
- Keeps up with your production line speed- prints at 540 mm/s so it will not slow down your production line
- Reliable and low maintenance
- Quick and simple to install – easily integrates into your production line
- Economical consumables
- Prints on porous (cardboard, paper, wood, fabrics, textiles) and non-porous surfaces (metals, plastics, glass)
- Robust – withstands vibrations & temperature fluctuations
- Small footprint and thoughtful design
- Clean operation – no mess, no waste
- Caring, reliable and responsive after-sales support
Customer reviews
“We have standardized on RN Mark printers because the equipment is reliable and consistently produces high quality, readable codes.”
“It was easy to work with RN Mark. They came up with a print solution for us that was within our budget and easy to work with and we never felt out of our depth.”
Features
- Message library
- Languages supported: Over 30 languages, including English (Default), French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Russian
- Application / message types: Static text, dynamic/variable data (date, time, shift code, counter, external database), images, and shapes
- Ink types: Alternative Oil-based & solvent
- Print Orientation: Any angle
- Print modes: Single & continuous
- Supported databases: xls, xlsx, csv
- Software: RNSoft layout interface – Windows 10 required
Specifications
- Technology: Piezoelectric drop-on demand print-head
- Max. Print Speed 540 mm/s
- Max. Print Height:18 mm
- Max. Print Length: 9,200 mm
- Throw Distance: Max. 10 mm
- Resolution:180 dpi
- Ink Types: Solvent-based, Alternative Oil-based ink
- Ink Colors: Black, pigmented White, Pigmented Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple etc.
- Print Orientation: Any angle
- I/O Ports: Ethernet, 3 PIN NPN Photocell x 1, 4 PIN Shaft Encoder x 1
- Display: 2-line LCD with functional keypad
- Power: 12V – 3.3A
- No. of Print Heads: 1
- Ink Management: Low ink alarm & Ink consumption calculator
- Operating Temperature: 0°C to 45°C, Relative humidity: 20% – 80%
- Storage Temperature: -5°C to 50°C
- Dimensions:
- Controller: 200 mm x 230 mm x 95 mm
- Print head: 65 mm X 42 mm
- Net Weight: 850 g
- Connectivity: Ethernet, Virtual RS-232, Optional Wi-Fi module available
Crush your print costs, get rid of errors & boost production efficiency with RN Mark printers

Ink Types for Every Type of Surface
Solvent-based Inks
Alternative Oil-based Inks

Optional Vision Inspection Solutions for Marking & Coding Quality
Full-featured, powerful vision systems that perform fast, accurate inspections of product markings to ensure quality and compliance by checking:
- code position
- readability
- accuracy