RENA by Quadient AS-450 Monochrome Address Printer

The RENA AS-450 is a high-speed address printer for direct mail, envelope printing, and variable data work. It prints with thermal inkjet technology from four high-capacity HP 45A cartridges at up to 22,000 #10 envelopes per hour. A 500-envelope feeder, cartridge level tracking, and built-in diagnostics support high-volume mailing operations.

Key features

• Prints up to 22,000 #10 envelopes per hour and 30,000 postcards per hour.
• Print area up to 2" x 15" for large address blocks, barcodes, and graphics.
• Four-pen stitched design prints crisp output at 600 x 600 dpi.
• Prints on media up to 0.25" (6.3mm) thick, which covers most mail formats.
• 500-envelope feeder holds an entire box, so reloading stops are less frequent.
• Touchscreen controls print settings, batch processing, and job tracking.
• Built-in diagnostics monitor performance with batch, job, and lifetime counters.
• Ink monitoring tracks cartridge levels so a job does not run dry mid-run.
• USB 3.0, Ethernet, and WiFi connectivity.
• Runs on 115V or 240V AC, 50/60Hz.

Specifications

Applications

• Mail addressing: bulk mail processing, direct mail campaigns, and corporate mailing.
• Variable data printing: personalized content, barcodes, and sequential numbering.
• Envelope and postcard printing: high-speed, high-volume envelope addressing.
• Bulk mailing operations: set up for postal rate discounts.

Available options

• Conveyor, stacker, and dryer add-ons for sorting and drying on high-volume mail runs.

Benefits

• Cuts operational cost by keeping direct mail production in-house.
• Improves mailing accuracy with built-in address correction and cleansing.
• Helps capture postal rate discounts through print efficiency and precision.
• High-resolution thermal inkjet output.
• Compact, rugged design for long-term reliability in mailing operations.

Choosing between the Rena AS-150, AS-450, AS-650 and AS-850

The AS-150 is the small-media entry unit. The Rena AS-450 on this page is the high-speed workhorse for direct-mail and envelope shops at up to 22,000 envelopes per hour. The AS-650 and the AS-850 add capacity and options for heavier operations. Those four are the active AS units Mid-State Litho carries; the rest of the range sits in monochrome inkjet address printers and in commercial mailing equipment.

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Rena AS-450 cost?

The AS-450 is priced at $12,005 and ships free by drop-ship from the manufacturer. Call Mid-State Litho to order or to compare it against the AS-650 for your volume.

How fast is the Rena AS-450?

It prints up to 22,000 number 10 envelopes per hour and up to 30,000 postcards per hour, with a 500-envelope feeder for long runs.

What does monochrome mean on the AS-450?

It prints one ink color at a time, which covers black addressing, barcodes and most direct-mail imprinting. For spot color or full color, step up in the Rena line.

What ink does the AS-450 use?

It ships with four Versario cartridges and uses HP-style thermal inkjet cartridges. Call for the current cartridge that matches your AS-450 so we confirm the fit before you order. The full Rena by Quadient line, including EASYInk, is stocked here.

How is the AS-450 different from the AS-650 and AS-850?

The AS-450 is the entry high-speed model. The AS-850 and the AS-650 add capacity and options for heavier mailing operations. Mid-State Litho carries all three.

Buying an AS-450 from Mid-State Litho

Mid-State Litho is an authorized Rena by Quadient dealer based in Michigan. The AS450 drop-ships free from the manufacturer, and we handle the order, the setup questions and the operator hand-off. Service and support is covered by factory-trained technicians, and equipment financing and leasing is available on the Quadient AS-450 and the rest of the AS line. Contact us for a quote or to talk through your mail volume before you buy.