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A+ series - for industrial demands

A+ series label printer – extremely versatile

The A+ series is ideal for solving practically any marking task. With a broad range of peripherals, accessories and software, our printers can be adapted to meet any requirements. We offer various sensors and adapters for label dispensing solutions. During development, we focused first and foremost on simple and convenient operation coupled with high reliability.

The printing units and housing are made of highquality materials and are perfectly matched. The A+ series is always a safe option, because it offers almost unlimited possibilities, be it for stand-alone operation in conjunction with PC/label software or for network operation linked with SAP. There’s a good reason why our A+ label printer has a reputation as an all-rounder!

From narrow to extra-wide

The wide variety of the A+ series matches its versatility in operation. The A+ label printer is available in print widths ranging from 54.2 mm to 216 mm. This enables the production of extremely narrow and very wide labels with an excellent print resolution of between 200 and 600 dpi. The print speed ranges from 100 to 250 mm/s depending on the model you choose, ensuring faster throughput times and thus lower process costs!

A+ series designs and videos

  • Label printer A2+zoom in zoom in

    A2+ The slender

    Precision and accuracy for material
    width from 4 up to 60 mm

  • Label printer A4+zoom in zoom in

    A4+ The allrounder with a wide range of accessories

    The fast solution for material width up to 120 mm

  • Label printer A6+zoom in zoom in

    A6+ The broad

    for material width up to 176 mm.
    Perfect for use with Odette and UCC/EAN 128 labels.

  • Label printer A8+zoom in zoom in

    A8+ The extra broad

    for material width up to 235 mm

  • A+ series video on YouTubeview video view video

    cab A6+

    Print and dispense of labels

  • A4+ Printhead Cleaning on YouTubeview video view video

    A4+ printhead cleaning

    cab video tutorial

Variants

  • Thermal transfer or thermal direct
  • 203 to 600 dpi print resolution
  • 100 to 250 mm/s print speed
  • 54,2 to 216 mm print width
  • Metal or compact cover

Content of delivery

  • Label printer
  • Power supply
  • Connecting cablel USB
  • Operation manual
  • Windows driver
  • cablabel R2+
  • Service manual on CD-ROM
     
A+ with applicator A1000
A+ with applicator A1000

The inexpensive solution both for semi-automatic labeling and for the integration into automated production lines.

A+ with applicator A1000

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Functions and advantages

The A+-series label printers were created for the continuous three shift operation in an industiral environment. Our highest ambition during developing this printer was its long-life cycle - and we love the details!

  • Full metal cover
  • Precision axles
  • Constant load bearings
  • Enlarged temperature application area
  • High-power motor

 

1. Big graphic display

White backlight renders the data easily readable.

2. Ribbon retainer

The threepart tension axles allow a fast and easy ribbon exchange.

3. Easy adjustment

The printhead is pressed down with two sliding toggles. One is mounted to the left label margin, the other one is pushed to the right label margin.

4. Peel-off option

The label is removed via peel-off-plate. A high printing and applying accuracy can be achieved through the additionally powered rewind assistant roller and the pinch roller.

5. Peripheral connection

Add-on modules like cutter, external rewinder, peel-off adapter and applicators can be easily connected via USB peripheral interface.

6. Solid, buckling resistant chassis

It is made of dye-cast aluminium. All devices are assembled to it.

7. Roll holder

Designed to accommodate rolls 38 - 76 mm. Adapters for rolls up to 100 mm and rotating roll holders are also available. With the clamp small rolls are also held securely.

8. Label rewinder

The threepart tension axles allow labels or backing paper to be rewound with or without the use of a core. Removal of the roll is easy.

9. Only one tool for all maintenance tasks

The Allen key is located ready to hand directly at the printer.

Stand-alone operation

The layout of the labels is created either with the label software or directly on the PC. Label formats, fonts and graphic data, serial data and data base contents are saved on the CF memory card or on the internal IFFS printer memory. Only the variable data is sent to the printer via keyboard or host computer before being printed out.

A+ with applicator A1000
A+ with applicator A1000

The inexpensive solution both for semi-automatic labeling and for the integration into automated production lines.

A+ with applicator A1000

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Printhead

Label printer A2+ A2+ A4+ A4+ A4+ A6+ A6+ A8+
Printing method Thermal transfer standard standard standard standard standard standard standard standard
Druckprinzip       Thermal direct standard - standard standard - standard standard standard
Print resolution dpi 300 600 203 300 600 203 300 300
Print speed up to mm / s 150 100 250 250 100 200 200 150
Print width mm 54.2 57 104 105.6 105,6 168 162,6 216

Material

Labels, continuous rolls or Leporello fold:
Paper, cardboard, textile, plastic foils PET, PE, PP, PVC, PU, Acrylat, PI, tubes

Material thickness/Weight:
0.055 - 0.8 / 60 - 300 mm / weight g/m2

Width of liner and continuous material: 25 - 235 mm

Ribbon

Ink: outside or inside

Roll diameter:  80 mm (A2+, A4+, A6+), 72 mm (A8+)

Core diameter: 25 mm

Dimensions of the printer

Label printer: A2+ A4+ A6+ A8+
Height x Depth: 274 x 446 mm
Width: 190 mm 242 mm 302 mm 352 mm
Weight: 8.5 kg 9 kg 13 kg 15 kg

Label sensor

See-through sensor for leading edge of the label or punching marks and end of material.
Reflective sensor from the bottom / from the top for printing marks.
Distance to locating edge  5 - 26 mm (A2+) and 5 - 53 mm (A4+, A6+, A8+)

Electronics

Processor High Speed 32 Bit ColdFire/clock rate: 266 MHz

RAM: 64 MB

Memory IFFS MB: 8 Flash

A+ with applicator A1000
A+ with applicator A1000

The inexpensive solution both for semi-automatic labeling and for the integration into automated production lines.

A+ with applicator A1000

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1. Cutter CU4

Label cutter CU4With the cutter labels, cardboards, textiles and heat shrink tubes are cut separately, as multiple printed panels or at the end of the print job. 

 

 

 

2. Perforation cutter PCU4

Perforation cutterWith the perforation cutter labels, cardboards, textiles and heat shrink tubes are perforated and cut separately, as multiple printed panels or at the end of the print job. 

Perforation cutter PCU4/2,5,  perforation distance 2.5 mm
Perforation cutter PCU4/10, perforation distance 10 mm

 

 

3. Stacker with cutter

Stacker with cutter The printed materials are cut and piled up with the stacker. The print job stops when the height of the pile is reached.
To keep the bending of the material during piling as small as possible cab recommends a broad core diameter.
The storage table and the protective cover are adjusted to the label size and have to be ordered separatly.
With the base frame the devices can be arranged on the table in any order.

 

 

4. Rewind guide plate for internal rewinding - for label rolls up to 145 mm Ø

Rewind guide plate for internal rewindingThe internal rewinding is operated with the dispense printer (P-version). For the printers A2+ and A4+ the peel-off plate is replaced by a rewind guide plate. 

 

 

 

5. External rewinder ER1/2/3 - for direct connection onto the printer

External rewinder ER1/2/3The rewinder is bolted directly onto the printer. The label winding is optionally inside or outside. The electronic control via the swing arm provides a smooth and tight winding.

 

 

 

6. External rewinder ER 4/6/8 - with built-in power supply

External rewinder ER 4/6/8The rewinder can be attached to almost every other printer. All other technical data are according  to the rewinder.

 

 

 

 

7. External unwinder EU 4/6/8

External Unwinder EU 4/6/8It enables a smooth feeding of labels for heavy rolls. The unwinder works both with inside and outside wound labels.

 

 

 

 

8. Tester for linear barcodes

Tester for linear barcodesThe built-in scanner tests the barcode directly after printing. If the bardcode is not readable the printing process can be stopped at once so the faulty labels can be removed. It is primarily intended to be used with the external rewinder ER4 - ER8.

For 2D-Codes on request.

 

 

 

9. Accessories for dispensing of labels - automaticaly or on demand

Accessories for dispensing of labelsDispensing labels requires an additional present sensor or peel-off adapter. cab offers devices both for manual operation and automatic operation.
If labels are difficult to remove from the liner a peel-off plate with rewind guide plate, extended by 10 mm, is used.

  

10. Present sensor PS 8 - for manual operation

Present sensor PS 8The photo cell detects the label in peeling position and pauses the labelling process. After removing the label manually the next one is printed instantly

 


 

11. Present sensor PS 5 - for automatic operation

Present sensor PS 5

 Printing and dispensing of labels is started with an external signal. The removal can be made by a róbot or an applicator.

Inputs: Start, label removed, external error
Outputs: No print job, printer not ready, labels in dispensing postion.



12. Present sensor PS 6 - for manual and automatic operation

Present sensor PS 6

1. As with PS 8 after removing the label the next one is printed automatically.
2. Dispensing on demand with present trigger, foot switch or an external signal (according PS 5)




13. Extended present sensor PS 9 - for manual and automatic operation

Extended present sensor PS 9For dispensing labels where the front edge is not detected by the present sensor PS 6. The extension is made on customer-specific.

 

 

14. Pause adapter PS 7 - for basic and dispense devices

Pause adapter PS 7The print job is stopped with the pause signal. The active label is finished, e.g. by using a label loop.

Inputs: Pause, external error
Outputs: No print job, printer not ready, print job active

 

15. Present trigger

Present triggerStarts printing and dispensing.

 

 

 

16. Foot switch

Foot switchStarts printing and dispensing.

 

 

 

17. Sub-D plug

Sub-D plugConnection of the external control signals for automatic operation. Sub-D plug 15-pole with screw clamps.

 

 

 

18. External panel

External panelIf the panel is not accessible anymore, e.g. after installation within a facility, it is possible to install an external panel. Additionally there is a slot for a CF memory card Type 1 and a USB Master interface.
 

 19. Memory card

Memory cardCompactFlash Type I
Label formats, fonts, texts and graphics can be saved.
Accessible from the printer or from the PC.

 


20. Compact keyboard

Compact keyboardConnection: USB / No. of key: 86 / L x W mm: 282 x 132 / Cherry G84-4100




 

A+ with applicator A1000
A+ with applicator A1000

The inexpensive solution both for semi-automatic labeling and for the integration into automated production lines.

A+ with applicator A1000

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Video: cab A6+ - print and dispense of labels

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cab Video Tutorial: A4+ printhead cleaning

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A+ with applicator A1000
A+ with applicator A1000

The inexpensive solution both for semi-automatic labeling and for the integration into automated production lines.

A+ with applicator A1000

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Integrate cab printers into SAP R/3

Controlling cab label printers quickly and easily from SAP R/3 using SAPScript.

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Documentation

  • Catalogs

    • Title Format Version Last change Language
       
      PDF 2.7 MB 8.0 24.01.2012 English
       
      PDF 2.2 MB 8.0 02.01.2012 English
       
      PDF 2.2 MB 8.0 24.01.2012 English
       
      PDF 2.1 MB 8.0 02.01.2012 English
       
      PDF 2.2 MB 8.0 31.01.2012 English
       
      PDF 1.7 MB 8.0 02.01.2012 English

  • Programming

  • Feed Path Schemes

    • Title Format Version Last change Language
       
      PDF 156.1 kB - 22.11.2010 English
      The several layers of the PDF may be activated selectively before printing. That allows to adapt the schemes to the application.
       
      PDF 131.8 kB - 22.11.2010 English
      The several layers of the PDF may be activated selectively before printing. That allows to adapt the schemes to the application.
       
      PDF 144.4 kB - 22.11.2010 English
      The several layers of the PDF may be activated selectively before printing. That allows to adapt the schemes to the application.
       
      PDF 55.0 kB - 22.11.2010 English
      The several layers of the PDF may be activated selectively before printing. That allows to adapt the schemes to the application.

Software & Driver

  • Firmware

    • Title Format Version Last change Language
       
      EXE 7.4 MB 3.2.1.7 25.01.2012 -
      Windows 32 & 64 bit
       
      ZIP 2.6 MB 3.29 15.12.2011 -
      Firmware A+, Mach4, PX, XD4, XC, Hermes+
       
      ZIP 831.3 kB - 11.05.2011 -
      min. Firmware Version 3.11

  • Driver

    • Title Format Version Last change Language
       
      ZIP 6.8 MB 4.6.67 19.01.2012 -
      32/64 Bit (XP - 2003 - Vista - 2008 - Windows 7) CERTIFIED
       
      cab 2.2 MB 1.23 13.10.2011 -
      CUPS Linux Intel 32bit Driver (min. CUPS 1.2)
       
      cab 2.2 MB 1.23 13.10.2011 -
      CUPS Linux Intel/AMD 64bit Driver (min. CUPS 1.2)
       
      cab 3.2 MB 1.23 13.10.2011 -
      Apple ® (PowerPC, Intel), 10.5 (PowerPC, Intel), 10.6

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Printhead Cleaning
A4+ printhead cleaning

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