Shrink Wrap Printer | Inkjet Printer for Marking on Plastic Wrap

If you’re searching for a reliable shrink wrap inkjet printer in Canada or the USA, the RNJet series of industrial inkjet printers by RN Mark offers an ideal solution. When it comes to industrial coding and marking, RN Mark stands out as a trusted provider delivering consistent performance, innovation, and value.

Our flagship model, the RNJet H1, is a powerful inkjet machine to print on plastic wrap that brings unmatched efficiency and ease of use to your production line. It allows you to print essential data such as manufacturing dates, expiration dates, lot numbers, and batch codes across a wide variety of packaging types and materials.

Whether you’re labeling industrial plastic parts, labels or shrink wrap, the RNJet H1 delivers high-resolution, durable prints – making it a versatile replacement for traditional labeling machines.

Reliable Inkjet Printing Solutions for Shrink Wrap & Plastic Film Packaging

Shrink wrap is widely used to protect, bundle, and identify products across industries such as food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, consumer goods, electronics, logistics, and industrial manufacturing. As packaging moves through production, warehousing, and distribution, clear and durable product coding becomes essential for traceability, compliance, and supply chain efficiency.

RNJet’s industrial inkjet printers are designed to print high-quality variable information directly onto shrink wrap, shrink sleeves, PE film, LDPE film, PVC wrap, polyolefin (POF) film, and other flexible plastic packaging materials. Our non-contact printing technology delivers sharp, fast-drying, and reliable codes without interrupting high-speed packaging lines.

Whether you need to print manufacturing dates, expiry dates, batch numbers, lot codes, barcodes, QR codes, logos, or promotional messages, RNJet provides dependable coding solutions that integrate seamlessly with automated packaging equipment.

Why Printing on Shrink Wrap is Important

Shrink wrap serves as both protective packaging and a valuable communication surface. Printing essential product information directly on the packaging helps manufacturers improve operational efficiency while meeting customer and regulatory requirements.

Product Traceability

Every packaged product should be traceable throughout its lifecycle. Printing batch numbers, production dates, lot codes, and serial numbers on shrink wrap enables manufacturers to identify production runs, monitor quality, and quickly respond to product recalls if necessary.

Consumer Information

Shrink-wrapped products often require clearly printed information that allows consumers and distributors to verify manufacturing dates, expiry dates, product identification, or packaging details. Legible coding helps build customer confidence while reducing confusion during distribution.

Supply Chain Efficiency

Printed barcodes, QR codes, and product identifiers improve warehouse management, inventory tracking, and logistics operations. Automated scanning reduces manual errors and accelerates product movement through the supply chain.

Brand Protection

Consistent coding helps manufacturers reduce counterfeiting risks and improve product authenticity. Variable data printing also supports serialization programs and unique product identification for enhanced brand protection.

Operational Accuracy

Printing directly on shrink film eliminates the need for secondary labels in many applications, reducing packaging costs while improving production efficiency.

Meeting Packaging Regulations & Industry Compliance

Many industries require packaged products to display specific information for safety, traceability, and regulatory compliance. Proper coding on shrink wrap helps manufacturers meet these requirements while ensuring products remain identifiable throughout transportation and storage.

Depending on the product and target market, printed information may include:

• Manufacturing date
• Expiry or best-before date
• Batch or lot number
• Product identification code
• Barcode or QR code
• Serial number
• Shift information
• Production line identification
• Packaging operator code
• Customer-specific information
• Certification marks
• Promotional or variable marketing content

Industries such as food processing, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, chemicals, medical devices, and consumer packaged goods often follow regulations and quality standards that emphasize product traceability and clear package identification. Accurate coding supports compliance with international standards while helping manufacturers satisfy retailer and customer requirements.

RNJet industrial inkjet printers deliver consistent, high-quality printing that supports these compliance needs without slowing production.

Engineered for High-Speed Packaging Lines

Modern packaging facilities operate at high speeds where every second counts. Printing equipment must keep pace with continuous production while maintaining exceptional print quality on flexible materials.

RNJet inkjet printers are engineered for demanding packaging environments and can integrate with shrink wrapping machines, flow wrappers, sleeve applicators, horizontal and vertical form-fill-seal machines, conveyor systems, and automated packaging lines.

Advanced print control ensures accurate message placement even when films are moving rapidly. Fast-drying industrial inks adhere well to plastic films, reducing smudging and maintaining clear readability throughout handling, transportation, and storage.

The compact design allows easy installation with minimal production disruption, while intuitive software enables operators to update print messages quickly and efficiently.

Features of RNJet Shrink Wrap Printing Systems

RNJet industrial inkjet printers are designed to provide reliable performance for continuous packaging operations.

Key features include:

• High-speed non-contact printing
• Excellent adhesion on shrink wrap and plastic films
• Crisp alphanumeric text printing
• Manufacturing and expiry date coding
• Batch and lot number printing
• Real-time variable data printing
• Barcode and QR code generation
• Logo and graphic printing
• Multi-line message capability
• Automatic date and time updates
• Integration with packaging automation systems
• User-friendly touchscreen interface
• Low ink consumption
• Minimal maintenance requirements
• Durable industrial design for 24/7 operation

Our systems are suitable for both small packaging operations and large-scale manufacturing facilities.

Applications

RNJet shrink wrap printing solutions are used across a wide range of industries and packaging applications.

Typical applications include:

• Food and beverage multipacks
• Bottled water packaging
• Beverage cans
• Pharmaceutical cartons
• Cosmetic packaging
• Personal care products
• Household cleaning products
• Industrial chemicals
• Electronics packaging
• Consumer goods
• Logistics and shipping bundles
• Retail promotional packs
• PVC shrink sleeves
• Polyolefin (POF) shrink film
• Polyethylene (PE) film
• LDPE packaging film
• Flexible plastic wraps

Our printers deliver consistent coding on transparent, colored, and printed shrink films while maintaining excellent readability.

Why Choose RNJet for Shrink Wrap Printing?

RNJet is a trusted industrial inkjet printer manufacturer providing advanced coding and marking solutions for modern packaging operations. Our systems are designed to maximize uptime, simplify operation, and produce reliable print quality on challenging flexible packaging materials.

Customers choose RNJet because we provide:

• Reliable industrial performance
• High-speed printing capability
• Excellent print resolution
• Superior ink adhesion on plastic films
• Easy integration with packaging machinery
• Low operating and maintenance costs
• Flexible variable data printing
• Custom coding solutions
• Responsive technical support
• Proven expertise in industrial marking applications

Whether your production line packages thousands or millions of products each day, RNJet offers dependable printing solutions that help improve efficiency, product traceability, and packaging quality.

Technical Characteristics of RNJet Shrink Wrap Inkjet Printer

• Print Technology: Thermal HP TIJ 2.5
• Max. Print Speed: Up to 180 m/min (150 dpi) | 90 m/min (300 dpi)
• Max. Print Height: 12.7 mm (0.5″)
• Max. Print Length: 5500 mm
• Throw Distance: Up to 8 mm
• Resolution: 300 dpi
• Ink Types: Solvent- and water-based
• Ink Drying Time: 1–3 seconds depending on substrate
• Ink Colors: Black, Pigmented White, Yellow, Red, Blue, FDG Blue, FDG Dark Pink, UV, UV White (other colors available on request)
• Print Orientation: Side or downward printing
• I/O Ports: Photocell, Shaft Encoder, USB, Ethernet, RS-232
• Display: 7″ Touchscreen in Stainless Steel Housing
• Power Supply: 12V – 5.0A
• Print Heads: 1
• Ink Management: On-screen Ink Level Indicator + Consumption Calculator
• Operating Conditions: 0°C to 45°C | Relative Humidity: 20%–80%
• Storage Temperature: -5°C to 50°C
• Connectivity: USB, RS-232, Ethernet

Watch RNJet H1 Print on Plastic Bottles