Markem-Imaje 9018 CIJ Printer – Small Character Inkjet Coder
Industrial continuous inkjet printer for high-speed date, batch, lot and product coding.
Description
Markem-Imaje 9018 CIJ Printer
The Markem-Imaje 9018 is a small character continuous inkjet (CIJ) printer designed for reliable, high-speed non-contact coding on bottles, packaging, cables, pipes and other industrial products.
It can print production dates, expiry dates, batch numbers, lot codes, serial numbers, logos and other variable information on a wide range of substrates.
What Is a CIJ Printer?
A Continuous Inkjet (CIJ) printer is a non-contact industrial coding system that continuously ejects ink droplets to print variable information onto products and packaging.
CIJ printers are widely used for high-speed production lines where reliable date, batch and product coding is required.

Message library (up to 100 messages)
International operator/machine interface (choice of 31languages)
Large wysiwyg backlit blue screen
Integrated online guidance for navigation and diagnostics
Creation of logos directly on the operator/machine interface
USB port
M6' ink circuit
Jet Speed Control guarantees marking quality
Automatic selection of fonts, depending on print speed and printhead/object distance
Possibility to choose different types of quick-drying black inks,including MEK-free
2 sealed intelligent cartridges, 0.75 litre each
Quick connect/disconnect of accessories (photocell, encoder, alarm)
Model |
9018 |
Printing Technology |
CIJ Continuous Inkjet |
Print Lines |
1–5 |
Print Height |
1–20 mm |
Printing Speed |
Up to 1,400 characters/s |
Printing information storage |
1000 |
Jet printing speed |
1,400 characters / sec (5 × 7) |
Operation Interface |
Chinese and English |
Chinese support |
Built-in -GB, 1, 2 Chinese character |
Chinese Input |
Pinyin input method, area code input method |
Printing content |
in both English and Chinese characters and numbers, variable date and time, batch number, Order of numbers , and computer connections can be jet printing random code |
Jet printing materials |
metal, plastic, glass, wood, pipes, wire and cable, etc |
Font widening |
maximum widening to 9 times |
Jet printing distance |
head to the surface the largest 30mm |
Sprinkler pipes |
3M |
Communication Interface |
USB and RS232 interfaces |
Ink color type |
black, blue, red etc |
Ink consumption |
60 million jet printing characters / liter (5 X7) |
Temperature range |
5-45 ºC |
Humidity: |
<90% |
Weight |
28Kg |
Dimensions |
360 × 270 × 500mm |
Power requirements |
AC220V 50HZ 150VA/AC 110V 60HZ 100VA |

What Can the Markem-Imaje 9018 Print?
- Production date
- Expiry date
- Batch number
- Lot number
- Serial number
- Variable text
- Barcodes
- Logos
- Random codes

Optional Accessories & Integration
- Photocell
- Encoder
- Alarm beacon
- Stainless steel printhead cover
- Printer stand
- Wall mounting bracket
- RS-232 connectivity
- Conveyor stop output
Food & Beverage
- Plastic bottles
- Beverage containers
- Flexible packaging
- Food packages
Pharmaceutical
- Vials
- Bottles
- Medical packaging
Cosmetics
- Plastic containers
- Glass bottles
- Personal care packaging
Industrial Products
- Cables
- Pipes
- Metal parts
- Electronic components
FAQ
What is the Markem-Imaje 9018 used for?
The Markem-Imaje 9018 is a continuous inkjet printer designed for printing dates, batch numbers, lot codes, serial numbers and other variable information on industrial products and packaging.
What materials can the 9018 print on?
It can print on plastic, metal, glass, wood, pipes, wires, cables and other substrates.
Can the 9018 print expiry dates and batch numbers?
Yes. It supports variable date and time information, batch numbers, sequential numbering and other variable data.
How fast can the Markem-Imaje 9018 print?
The specified printing speed is up to 1,400 characters per second at 5 × 7 resolution.
What print height does the 9018 support?
The printer supports character heights from 1 to 20 mm.
Can the CIJ printer be integrated into a production line?
Yes. Photocells, encoders, alarms and conveyor-related interfaces are available for production-line integration.
How do I choose the right ink?
Ink selection depends on the substrate, required adhesion, drying time and production environment. Send us your product material and printing requirements for a suitable recommendation.

