Label printers
MACH 4S
for industrial applications

- reliable and fast printing
- accurate imprint
- compact, appealing design
- easy operation
- little footprint
The MACH 4S provide all features of an industrial printer with a wide application range. The print mechanics and the chassis are made of high-quality materials and perfectly match in terms of shape and function.
The large, colored touchdisplay with self-explanatory symbols offers best operability. Labels and ribbons are easy to insert from the front. The centered material guide eliminates any need of adjustments.
The hightech electronic board integrates all the needed interfaces as standard and is ready for any connection.
Sample applications

PCB labels
When only little space is available – smallest label size 5 x 5 mm

Type plates
Pin sharp fonts, graphics and barcodes up to 600 dpi

Cardboard box and pallet labels
up to a passage width of 120 mm
Material guide
centered
Type B with tear-off edge
for printing on all materials that are wound on rolls or reels or fanfold.
1.1 Label printer | MACH 4.3S | MACH 4S | ||
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Printable resolution dpi | 203 | 300 | 300 | 600 |
Print speed up to mm/s | 250 | 250 | 300 | 150 |
Print width up to mm | 104 | 108.4 | 105.7 | 105.7 |
Type P with peel-off function
for printing on all materials that are wound on rolls or reels or fanfold. In addition, the labels can be dispensed.
1.2 Label printer | MACH 4.3S | MACH 4S | ||
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Printable resolution dpi | 203 | 300 | 300 | 600 |
Print speed up to mm/s | 250 | 250 | 300 | 150 |
Print width up to mm | 104 | 108.4 | 105.7 | 105.7 |
Label height from mm | 12 |
Type C with cutter
for printing on all materials that are wound on rolls or reels or fanfold. From 12 mm in height, the labels and continuous materials can be cut.
1.3 Label printer | MACH 4.3S | MACH 4S | ||
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Printable resolution dpi | 203 | 300 | 300 | 600 |
Print speed up to mm/s | 250 | 250 | 300 | 150 |
Print width up to mm | 104 | 108.4 | 105.7 | 105.7 |
Cutting length from mm | 12 | |||
Gap height up to mm | 2.5 | |||
Cuts/min, without material up to | 100 | |||
Stop print job when | final cutter position has not been reached |
What are the benefits of this toploader with centered material guide.
Details
1 Cover with a large panoramic window
It can be opened wide. The integrated damping mechanism provides smooth closing. Label stock is visible at any time.
2 Roll holder
The label roll is put onto the holder and, at this, is automatically centered. Materials of different widths can be placed within the box.
3 Ribbon holder
The ribbon is pushed onto the spring-mounted holder and is centered by means of a margin stop and the position indication. The insertion in the print mechanics is simple and comfortable.
4 Print mechanics
It opens at the push of a button and offers easy access.
5 Print heads
All print heads are freely interchangeable. They are automatically detected and calibrated by the CPU. Major data sucha s running performance, maximum operating temperature and heat energy are directly stored in the print head. The data can be read at the plant.
6 Gap sensor
It is arranged for labels or punch marks and end of material as well as for print marks in a centered position. In case of multi-track labels, you can switch to a sensor that is shifted 10 mm to the left.
7 Material guide
With the lateral retaining wheel the width is adjusted. At this, the labels are centered.
8 Reflective sensor
Labels and end of material as well as print marks are identified by the slideable sensor.
9 Print roller DR4
It can be quickly and easily unlocked in few steps for cleaning or replacement. Coating: synthetic rubber
DR4-M25
DR4-M50
DR4-M80
To achieve accurate imprint with slim materials and ribbons slim print rollers are needed. These prevent from print roller wear, print head contamination and errors during material feed.
10 Peel-off function (with "P" type)
The liner tape is lead down behind the operation panel. The label separates from the liner tape on the peel-off edge. In terms of application safety, label peel-off has to be tested.
Operation panel
Intuitive and easy operation with self-explanatory symbols to configure the device setups
1 LED signal: Power ON
2 Status bar: Data reception, Record data stream, Ribbon pre-warning, SD memory card / USB memory stick plugged in, Bluetooth, WLAN, Ethernet, USB Slave, Time
3 Printer status: Ready, Pause, Number of printed labels per print job, Label in peel-off position, Awaiting external start signal
4 Operation
Cutter: cutting
Tear-off or peel-off mode: print label
Jump to menu
Reprint last label
Interrupt and continue print job
Stop and delete all print jobs
Label feed


Print speed selection

Video tutorials
External operation panel
providing the same functionality as on the printer
Landscape or portrait mode display
Users are free to choose whether to operate the printer on the external panel or on the one integrated in the device.
Printer connection: USB 2.0 Hi-speed device

1 LED: Power ON
2 USB slot to connect the Service Key or a memory stick, to load data in the IFFS storage
3 Connecting cable USB, lengths of 1.8 m to 16 m
Use only specified cables if length succeeds 3 m; for dimensions see assembly instructions
Interfaces on the back of the device

1 for a SD memory card
2 2 x USB host to connect a Service Key, USB memory stick, keyboard, barcode scanner, USB Bluetooth adapter, USB WLAN stick
WLAN hotspot or infrastructure mode: In hotspot mode it is possible to directly connect a mobile device with the printer via WLAN.
3 USB 2.0 Hi-speed device to connect a PC
4 Ethernet 10/100 Mbit/s
5 RS232C 1,200 to 230,400 baud/8 bit
typical
possible
standard
option
Label printer | MACH 4.3S | MACH 4S | ||
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Material feed | centered | |||
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Printable resolution dpi | 203 | 300 | 300 | 600 |
Print speed up to mm/s | 250 | 250 | 300 | 150 |
Print width up to mm | 104 | 108.4 | 105.7 | 105.7 |
Start of printing Distance to locating edge mm | centered | |||
Material1) | ||||
Paper, cardboard, plastics PET, PE, PP, PI, PVC, PU, acrylate, Tyvec |
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Shrink tubes ready-for-use | ![]() |
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Textile tapes | ![]() |
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Packing on rolls, reels, fanfold | ![]() |
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Packing Roll diameter up to mm | 205 | |||
Packing Core diameter mm | 38.1 - 76 | |||
Packing Winding | outside or inside | |||
Labels Width mm | 5 - 116 | |||
Labels Height excl. label backfeed from mm | 5 | |||
Labels Heightincl. label backfeed from mm | 12 | |||
Labels Peel-off, single cut from mm | 12 | |||
Labels Thickness mm | 0.03 - 0.6 | |||
Liner material Width at core diameter 38 mm | 9 - 120 | |||
Liner material Width at core diameter 76 mm | 25 - 120 | |||
Liner material Thickness mm | 0.03 - 0.13 | |||
Continuous material Width at core diameter 38 mm | 5 - 120 | |||
Continuous material Width at core diameter 76 mm | 25 - 120 | |||
Continuous material Thickness mm | 0.05 - 0.5 | |||
Continuous material Weight (cardboard) up tp g/m2 | 180 | |||
Shrink tubes Width ready-for-use up to mm | 120 | |||
Shrink tubes Thickness up to mm | 1.1 | |||
Ribbon2) Ink side | outside or inside | |||
Ribbon Roll diameter up to mm | 72 | |||
Ribbon Core diameter mm | 25.4 | |||
Ribbon Variable length up to m | 360 | |||
Ribbon Width mm | 25 - 114 | |||
Printer sizes and weight | ||||
Width x Height x Depth mm | 240 x 317 x 435 | |||
Weight kg | 6 | |||
Label sensor indicating the position | ||||
Gap sensor for | labels or punch marks and end of material, print marks on transparant materials | |||
Reflective sensor reflex from below for | labels and end of material, print marks on non-transparent materials | |||
Distance of sensor from centre to locating edge gap mm | centered or shifted by 10 mm to the left | |||
Distance of sensor from centre to locating edge reflex from below mm | adjustable from centre by 56 mm to the left or by 10 mm to the right | |||
Material passage up to mm | 2 | |||
Electronics | ||||
Processor 32 bit clock rate | 800 | |||
Main storage (RAM) | 256 | |||
Data storage (IFFS) | 50 | |||
Plug-in for SD memory card (SDHC, SDXC) up to GB | 512 | |||
Battery for time and date, real-time clock | ![]() |
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Data memory when power is switched off (e.g. serial numbering) | ![]() |
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Interfaces | ||||
RS232C 1.200 to 230.400 baud/8 bit | ![]() |
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USB 2.0 Hi-speed device to connect a PC | ![]() |
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Ethernet 10/100 Mbit/s | LPD, IPv4, RawIP printing, DHCP, HTTP, FTP, SMTP, SNMP, TIME, NTP, Zeroconf, SOAP web service, VNC | |||
2 x USB Host on the backside for | Service Key, USB memory stick, keyboard, barcode scanner, USB Bluetooth adapter, USB WLAN stick, external operation panel | |||
USB WLAN stick 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n | ![]() |
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USB WLAN stick 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n + 5 GHz 802.11a/n/ac, Hotspot or Infrastructure Mode | ![]() |
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USB Bluetooth adapter | ![]() |
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Periphery connection for cutter or peel-off function | ![]() |
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Operating data | ||||
Power supply | 100 - 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, PFC | |||
Power consumption | Standby < 10 W / typical 100 W | |||
Temperature/humidity: Operation | +5 - 40 °C / 10 - 85 % not condensing | |||
Temperature/humidity: Stock | 0 - 60 °C / 20 - 85 % not condensing | |||
Temperature/humidity: Transport | –25 - 60 °C / 20 - 85 % not condensing | |||
Approvals | CE, FCC Class A, ICES-3, cULus, CB, CoC Mexico, CCC, EAC, BIS, BSMI, KC-Mark, RCM | |||
Operation panel | ||||
Colored LCD touch display Screen diagonal | 4,3“ | |||
Colored LCD touch display Resolution Width x Height px | 480 x 272 |
For more technical data please read the product brochure (PDF)
Documentation
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Catalogs
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Title Format Version Last change Language MACH 4S
PDF - 1.98 MB 10/2019 31/10/2019 English Overview Product Marking
PDF - 4.00 MB 11/2019 08/11/2019 English
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Operation Manuals
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Title Format Version Last change Language Operator's Manual MACH 4S
PDF - 2.57 MB 01/2018 17/01/2018 English
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EU Declaration of Conformity
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Title Format Version Last change Language EU Declaration of Conformity MACH 4S
PDF - 32 KB 10/2019 21/10/2019 English
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EU declarations of Conformity in Other Languages
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Operation Manuals in Other Languages
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Title Format Version Last change Language Operator's Manual MACH 4S Bulgarian
PDF - 2.62 MB 01/2018 08/02/2018 Български Operator's Manual MACH 4S Chinese (simplified)
PDF - 3.04 MB 01/2018 08/02/2018 简体字 Operator's Manual MACH 4S Chinese (traditional)
PDF - 3.27 MB 01/2018 08/02/2018 繁體字 Operator's Manual MACH 4S Croatian
PDF - 2.59 MB 01/2018 14/02/2018 Hrvatski Operator's Manual MACH 4S Czech
PDF - 2.60 MB 01/2018 08/02/2018 Čeština Operator's Manual MACH 4S Danish
PDF - 2.56 MB 01/2018 08/02/2018 Dansk Operator's Manual MACH 4S Dutch
PDF - 2.55 MB 01/2018 08/02/2018 Nederlands Operator's Manual MACH 4S Estonian
PDF - 2.55 MB 01/2018 08/02/2018 Eesti Operator's Manual MACH 4S Finnish
PDF - 2.53 MB 01/2018 08/02/2018 Suomi Operator's Manual MACH 4S French
PDF - 2.57 MB 01/2018 08/02/2018 Français Operator's Manual MACH 4S German
PDF - 2.56 MB 01/2018 08/02/2018 Deutsch Operator's Manual MACH 4S Greek
PDF - 2.62 MB 01/2018 08/02/2018 ελληνικά Operator's Manual MACH 4S Hungarian
PDF - 2.59 MB 01/2018 08/02/2018 Magyar Operator's Manual MACH 4S Italian
PDF - 2.58 MB 01/2018 08/02/2018 Italiano Operator's Manual MACH 4S Japanese
PDF - 3.11 MB 01/2018 08/02/2018 日本語 Operator's Manual MACH 4S Korean
PDF - 2.75 MB 01/2018 08/02/2018 한국어 Operator's Manual MACH 4S Latvian
PDF - 2.60 MB 01/2018 08/02/2018 Latviešu Operator's Manual MACH 4S Lithuanian
PDF - 2.59 MB 01/2018 14/02/2018 Lietuvių Operator's Manual MACH 4S Norwegian
PDF - 2.55 MB 01/2018 08/02/2018 Norsk Operator's Manual MACH 4S Polish
PDF - 2.60 MB 01/2018 08/02/2018 Polski Operator's Manual MACH 4S Portuguese
PDF - 2.58 MB 01/2018 08/02/2018 Português Operator's Manual MACH 4S Romanian
PDF - 2.59 MB 01/2018 08/02/2018 Română Operator's Manual MACH 4S Russian
PDF - 2.62 MB 01/2018 08/02/2018 Pусский Operator's Manual MACH 4S Slovakian
PDF - 2.60 MB 01/2018 08/02/2018 Slovenský Operator's Manual MACH 4S Slovenian
PDF - 2.59 MB 01/2018 08/02/2018 Slovenščina Operator's Manual MACH 4S Spanish
PDF - 2.58 MB 01/2018 08/02/2018 Español Operator's Manual MACH 4S Swedish
PDF - 2.56 MB 01/2018 08/02/2018 Svensk Operator's Manual MACH 4S Thai
PDF - 2.60 MB 01/2018 08/02/2018 ภาษาไทย Operator's Manual MACH 4S Turkish
PDF - 2.59 MB 01/2018 08/02/2018 Türkçe
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Configuration Manuals
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Title Format Version Last change Language Configuration manual cab Label Printers
from SN 14089PDF - 2.14 MB 09/2019 23/09/2019 English
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Service Manuals
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Title Format Version Last change Language Service Manual MACH 4S
PDF - 3.76 MB 12/2017 08/03/2018 English
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cab Video Tutorials
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Title Format Version Last change Language How to clean the gap sensor of the MACH 4S?
cab Video Tutorial– – 05/06/2018 – How to clean the label sensor of the MACH 4S?
cab Video Tutorial– – 05/06/2018 – How to clean the print roller of the MACH 4S?
cab Video Tutorial– – 05/06/2018 – How to clean the printhead of the MACH 4S?
cab Video Tutorial– – 05/06/2018 – How to load labels in the MACH 4S?
cab Video Tutorial– – 05/06/2018 – How to load ribbon in the MACH 4S?
cab Video Tutorial– – 05/06/2018 – How to set the gap sensor of the MACH 4S?
cab Video Tutorial– – 05/06/2018 – How to set the reflect sensor of the MACH 4S?
cab Video Tutorial– – 05/06/2018 –
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Programming
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Title Format Version Last change Language cab Download Converter (download.exe)
Converts image, font and database files into the JScript download data format.
Install MS Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable if not available on your system.ZIP - 9 KB 2.3 10/07/2019 English Networked labeling with OPC UA
cab and the Smart FactoryPDF - 1.12 MB 03/2019 28/08/2019 English Programming Manual JScript X4
for SQUIX, MACH 4S, EOS2, EOS5, HERMES QPDF - 8.62 MB 9.3 - 5.29 05/12/2019 English
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Spare Parts
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Title Format Version Last change Language Spare Parts List MACH 4S
PDF - 1.30 MB 03/2019 05/03/2019 English
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Manuals Accessories
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Title Format Version Last change Language External Operation Panel - Assembly Instructions
PDF - 138 KB 07/2019 12/11/2019 English Label File Selection Box - Input Output Box - Assembly Instructions
PDF - 193 KB 07/2019 12/11/2019 English
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EU Declarations of Conformity - Accessories
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Title Format Version Last change Language External Operation Panel - EU Declaration of Conformity
PDF - 30 KB 07/2019 18/09/2019 English Label File Selection Box - I/O Box - EU Declaration of Conformity
PDF - 30 KB 07/2019 18/09/2019 English
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Safety data sheets
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Title Format Version Last change Language Safety Data Sheet Special Cleaner for Glass and Plastic GR1N
PDF - 65 KB 08/2017 26/03/2019 English Safety Data Sheet Special Rubber Cleaner WR1
PDF - 76 KB 12/2017 26/03/2019 English
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Case study
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Title Format Version Last change Language Gebr. Hoff en Zonen and Tegra: Weighing and labeling automatically in a packing plant
PDF - 1.41 MB 11/2019 07/11/2019 English
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Well-trained cab service engineers worldwide support in the maintenance and repair of the devices.
Here you can download firmware, drivers and software. Documentation on label software, printers programming and administration as well as integration of cab printers into SAP systems:
Label software
cab uses Free and Open Source Software within its products. For more information see www.cab.de/opensource.
Software & Drivers
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Firmware
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Title Format Version Last change Language cabFirmwareUpdater
Windows 32 & 64 bit (starting from Vista)ZIP - 14.11 MB 3.9.0.0 05/12/2019 – Firmware X4
Firmware SQUIX | MACH 4S | EOS2 | EOS5 | HERMES Q | PX QZIP - 41.08 MB 5.30 05/12/2019 – Release Notes Firmware X4
CHANGELOG - 49 KB
5.00 - 5.30 05/12/2019 –
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Drivers
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Title Format Version Last change Language cab Linux x86 - 32 Bit Driver
CUPS Linux Intel 32bit Driver (min. CUPS 1.2)GZ - 2.09 MB 1.40 05/12/2019 – cab Linux x86 - 64 Bit Driver
CUPS Linux Intel/AMD 64bit Driver (min. CUPS 1.2)GZ - 2.09 MB 1.40 05/12/2019 – cab MAC OS X Driver
Apple® Mac OS X 10.6 - 10.14ZIP - 4.46 MB 1.40 05/12/2019 – cab Windows Driver
32/64 Bit (Vista - Windows 7 - Windows 8 - Windows 8.1 - Windows 10 - Windows Server 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, 2019) CERTIFIEDZIP - 9.37 MB 5.3.03 05/12/2019 –
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Software
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Title Format Version Last change Language cab Download Converter (download.exe)
Converts image, font and database files into the JScript download data format.
Install MS Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable if not available on your system.ZIP - 9 KB 2.3 10/07/2019 English cablabel S3 Demo (Free)
Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10, Server 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2ZIP - 51.42 MB 1.3.0.0 27/11/2019 – cablabel S3 Lite (Free)
Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10, Server 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2ZIP - 59.84 MB 1.3.0.0 05/12/2019 – cablabel S3 Print
Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10, Server 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2ZIP - 50.80 MB 1.3.0.0 05/12/2019 – cablabel S3 Pro
Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10, Server 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2ZIP - 59.97 MB 1.3.0.0 05/12/2019 – Database Connector
Windows 32 & 64 bitZIP - 10.93 MB 4.3.0.1 05/12/2019 English/Deutsch/Français LogService
for Database ConnectorZIP - 4.15 MB 1.7.1.0 11/01/2016 English/Deutsch/Français
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