What is a Batch Coder?

A Batch Coder is a printing system designed to print essential product information like LOT codes, expiration dates, batch numbers, and production dates on products or packaging at high speeds. Batch coders are essential in industries such as pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, cosmetics, and manufacturing, where accuracy and efficiency in labeling are critical for compliance, traceability, and consumer safety.

Why Use a Batch Coder?

1. High-Speed Printing
   Batch coders enable fast, high-quality printing to keep up with production line speeds. This ensures that coding tasks do not cause delays or bottlenecks in high-volume manufacturing environments.

2. Cost-Effective
   By automating the coding process, batch coders reduce labor costs and manual errors. They are also affordable to maintain, which ensures a long-term return on investment.

3. Flexibility
   Batch coders can print on a variety of substrates, from plastic to metal, ensuring versatility across different product types.

4. Compliance and Traceability
   These printers ensure that products are properly marked with essential information, which helps meet industry regulations and enables better tracking and traceability of products in the supply chain.

5. Minimal Maintenance
   Batch coders, especially those with thermal inkjet (TIJ) technology, are low-maintenance and designed for high reliability, minimizing downtime.

Top RNJet Printers for Batch Coding

1. RNJet H1

• Print Speed: Up to 180 m/min at 150 dpi or 90 m/min at 300 dpi.

• Print Height: Up to 12.7 mm (0.5 inches), ideal for small to medium-sized batch codes.

• Resolution: 300 dpi, providing high-quality, legible prints.

• Ink Compatibility: Supports both solvent-based and water-based inks for flexibility.

• Drying Time: 1 to 3 seconds, ensuring fast drying even at high speeds.

• Maintenance: Minimal maintenance to ensure smooth operation and reduced downtime.

2. RNJet T1

• Print Speed: Up to 90 m/min at 300 dpi.

• Print Height: Up to 25 mm, perfect for larger batch codes or more detailed product information.

• Resolution: 300 dpi, ideal for printing basic text, batch numbers, and logos.

• Ink Types: Compatible with solvent-based and oil-based inks.

• Connectivity: Ethernet, USB, and RS-232 ports for easy integration into production lines.

• User Interface: 7-inch touchscreen LCD for ease of setup and operation.

3. RNJet 100

• Print Speed: Up to 40 m/min at 180 dpi.

• Print Height: Up to 18 mm, perfect for medium-sized prints like batch numbers and expiration dates.

• Resolution: 180 dpi for high-quality, sharp prints.

• Ink Compatibility: Supports solvent-based and oil-based inks for different substrates.

• Drying Time: Quick drying time for high-speed production lines.

• Maintenance: Easy maintenance with quick ink cartridge replacements.

4. RNJet 200

• Print Speed: Up to 40 m/min at 180 dpi.

• Print Height: Up to 36 mm with dual head functionality, providing flexibility for larger or multi-line batch codes.

• Resolution: 180 dpi for clear, crisp, and highly legible prints.

• Ink Compatibility: Works with a wide range of inks, including solvent, oil, and food grade inks, making it suitable for various substrates.

• Dual Head Functionality: Dual printheads allow for simultaneous printing with dual colours and more print height.

• Maintenance: Low-maintenance design for continuous operation.