Thermal Inkjet Printer Comparison: RN Mark RNJet H1 vs. the Videojet 8610
Thermal inkjet (TIJ) Printers are gaining a stronger presence on production lines across various industries, and it’s easy to see why. Having a maintenance-free printer that marks products with clean, readable codes, and reduces product coding & marking costs is a wise investment.
There are quite a number of Thermal Inkjet Printers to choose from, and the analysis, evaluation, and selection process could be fairly time-consuming and overwhelming.
In this post, we have selected to compare RN Mark’s RNJet H1 with the Videojet 8610 Thermal Inkjet Printer. Both are capable machines but at different price points.
RNJet H1
Videojet 8610
Feature
RNJet H1
Videojet 8610
Resolution
300 dpi
240 dpi
Speed
180 m/min.
102 m/min.
Printing Capabilities
True Type Fonts (TTF) and the Unicode character set. Text, Auto Date and Time, Expiry Date, Batch Number, Shift Code, Serial Number, Graphics, Logo, QR Code, Barcode. All date, time and counter functions can be user-programmed.
TrueType fonts. Fixed, variable, and merged text fields. Flexible date/time and shift code formats. Auto best before date calculations. Multiple graphic formats supported (up to maximum print area).
Barcode printing
Codebar, Code11, Code 38, Code93, Code128, EAN-8, EAN-13, EAN-14, UPC-A/, UPC-E, GS1 DataBar family of symbols, GS1-128, ITF-14, GS1 DataMatrix, GS1 QR Code, and Composite Component.
Not specified in their product specifications sheet.
Languages supported
Over 30 languages supported.
22 languages supported.
Printhead mounting
Top or side orientation
Top or side orientation Directly to conveyance system or optional printhead stand.
Max. length of cable from controller to print head
5 meters
Not specified in their product specifications sheet.
Data interfaces
USB, RS232, Ethernet
RS232, Ethernet, USB memory, select ZPL, command emulation, text communication.
Operating conditions
Temperature: 0°C – 45°C
Relative Humidity: 20% – 80%
Temperature: 5°C to 40°C
Electrical requirements
12V – 5.0A
100-240 VAC 50/60Hz
Ink cartridge
Capacity: 47 ml
Drop size: 29 picoliters
Capacity: 42 ml nominal
Drop size: 48 picoliters
Thermal Inkjet Printers (TIJ) are becoming the code printer of choice for many manufacturers. Offering an exceptional combination of performance and value, TIJ printers, easily put coding and marking equipment within the reach of manufacturers of all sizes.
Using this side by side comparison you can quickly see the features and specifications of each printer and help you progress toward selecting the TIJ printer most capable of meeting your requirements.
Crush your print costs, get rid of errors & boost production efficiency with RN Mark printers
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