Print and apply systems
Hermes C
Print and apply two-color labels in one operation

Two-color printing and applying in real-time
Hermes C is the first labeling system worldwide to print and apply two-color labels in one operation. It has been developed and optimized especially for applications corresponding to the new Classification and Labeling Inventory according to GHS.
Due to the integrated backfeed system single labels can be printed and applied on request without loss of labels.
All shapes of packaging can be marked, for example bottles, cans, drums, buckets, cardboard or pallets.
Because of the modular construction system Hermes C offers a proper solution for every application.
- Designed for industrial application
- Simple integration in production lines
- Interfaces to connect to ERP and Process Control Systems are available
cab wins German Packaging Award 2015 in category "Labels, seals and other packaging aids" with Hermes C. The award was presented on FachPack in Nuremberg in September.
When it comes to marking chemicals and hazardous substances, GHS and REACH demand new, standardized pictograms. The guidelines apply worldwide.
As part of this standardization, imperfectly printed danger symbols, for example blank rhombs, are not permitted any longer.
With Hermes C labels can be individually designed and printed. For your application we provide labels and ribbons, BS5609/3 certified as well.
Sample label

" GHS demanded two-color printing. For us it was important that the bags and barrels are labeled directly in the line taking into account the product speed respectively the speed of the conveyor belt."
Daniel Jardot, General Manager of TFL France
Case study: At TFL various chemical containers are labeled with Hermes C systems
Learn more on Hermes C applicators
Video: Print and apply system Hermes C with stroke applicator
We show you features and benefits.
At TFL various chemical containers are labeled with Hermes C systems.
1 Graphic display
The white backlight provides good readability. Depending on the installation position, the display may be turned in 90° steps.
2 Navigator pad
Simple, interactive menu control, only applicable functions are displayed by the day and night design. Along with the graphic display the menu navigation is easy to understand.
3 Ribbon holder
Quick and simple exchange of ribbon due to three-part tightening axles
4 Metal chassis
For the mounting of the modules it is made of torsion resistant die-cast aluminum.
5 Print positioning
The print position is automatically set after a new label roll has been inserted. The reference value is kept even if the device is switched off.
6 Print heads 1 and 2
The pressing force can be adjusted according to the label width.
7 Ribbon saver
At print head 1 the print head is lifted within the unprinted area and the ribbon is stopped during label feeding.
8 Transport system
Ball bearing mounted rollers provide high printing accuracy.
9 Label unwinder
Due to the swing lever and an integrated brake the labels are unwound with constant tension.
10 Liner rewinder
The liner of a label roll is completely rewound after the labels have been peeled off. The steering axle enables an easy exchange of the label roll.
11 Cover
To protect from dust and damage a cover can be mounted.
At TFL various chemical containers are labeled with Hermes C systems.
Stroke applicators with tamp or roll-on pad and vacuum belt applicators.
Overview technical data A+ and X series (PDF)
Standard
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Label printer | Hermes C 6L/300-3 | |
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Print head | ||
Method of printing | Thermal transfer | |
Print resolution dpi | 300 | |
Print speed up to mm/s | 125 | |
Print width up to mm | 162.6 | |
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Labels on rolls | Paper, plastics such as PET, PE, PP, PVC, PU, acrylate, PI | |
Thickness / weight mm / g/m2 | 0.05-0.2 / 60-160 | |
Width labels1) mm | 46 -176 | |
Width liner mm | 50-180 | |
Label height mm | 20-356 | |
Material backfeed speed mm/s | 100 (default setting) | |
Material backfeed distance mm | 115 | |
Media roll: outside diameter up to mm | 305 | |
Media roll: core diameter mm | 76 | |
Media roll: winding | Outside or inside | |
Ribbon | ||
Ink | Outside or inside | |
Roll diameter up to mm | 80 | |
Core diameter mm | 25 | |
Variable ribbon length up to m | 450 | |
Width2) up to mm | 165 | |
Ribbon saver print head 1 | ![]() |
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Internal rewinder | ||
Outer diameter up to mm | 210 | |
Core diameter mm | 76 | |
Dimensions and weight | ||
Height x depth x width mm | 550 x 630 x 320 | |
Weight approx. kg | 30 | |
Label sensor | ||
Gap sensor | For leading edge of label and end of material | |
Distance to locating edge mm | 4-47 | |
Electronics | ||
Processor 32 bit clock rate MHz | 266 | |
Main storage (RAM) MB | 64 | |
IFFS printer memory MB Flash | 8 | |
Slot for CompactFlash Type I | ![]() |
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Battery buffer for real-time clock with printout of time and date/data storage when power off | ![]() |
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Warning in case of error | ![]() |
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Interfaces | ||
RS232C 1,200 to 230,400 baud/8 bit | ![]() |
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USB 2.0 highspeed slave for PC | ![]() |
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Ethernet 10/100 Mbit/s, LPD, RawIP printing, ftp printing, DHCP, HTTP, FTP, SMTP, SNMP, TIME, zeroconf, mDNS, SOAP | ![]() |
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2x USB master for external operation panel, keyboard, scanner, service key | ![]() |
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Warning light | ![]() |
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Digital I/O | ![]() |
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Connection of applicator | ![]() |
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External E-Stop | ![]() |
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Main valve for air pressure supply | ![]() |
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Operating data | ||
Power supply | 100-240 V ~ 50/60 Hz, PFC | |
Power consumption | standby < 10 W / typical 100 W / max. 165 W | |
Temperature / air humidity: operation | 5-40°C / 10-85% not condensing | |
Temperature/ air humidity: storage | 0-60°C / 20-80% not condensing | |
Temperature/air hhumidity: transport | – 25-60°C / 20-80% not condensing | |
Approvals | CE, FCC class A, ICES-3 |
At TFL various chemical containers are labeled with Hermes C systems.
Stroke applicators with tamp or roll-on pad and vacuum belt applicators.
At TFL various chemical containers are labeled with Hermes C systems.
Stroke applicators with tamp or roll-on pad and vacuum belt applicators.
Video: Print and apply system Hermes C with stroke applicator
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Case study: Hermes C at TFL France
At TFL various chemical containers are labeled with Hermes C systems
cab video tutorials Hermes C
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At TFL various chemical containers are labeled with Hermes C systems.
Stroke applicators with tamp or roll-on pad and vacuum belt applicators.
Documentation
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Catalogs
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Title Format Version Last change Language Hermes C
PDF - 3.24 MB 08/2023 18/08/2023 English Overview Product Marking
PDF - 7.79 MB 09/2023 20/09/2023 English
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Operation Manuals
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Title Format Version Last change Language Operator's Manual Hermes C
PDF - 2.47 MB 03/2018 10/02/2023 English -
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Title Format Version Last change Language Gebruiksaanwijzing Hermes C
PDF - 2.82 MB 03/2018 21/12/2020 Nederlands Kezelési útmutató Hermes C címkenyomtató
PDF - 2.87 MB 03/2018 30/11/2020 Magyar Bedienungsanleitung Hermes C
PDF - 2.45 MB 03/2018 30/11/2020 Deutsch Instrucciones de uso Hermes C
PDF - 2.99 MB 03/2018 21/04/2023 Español Manuel d'utilisation Hermes C
PDF - 2.50 MB 03/2018 30/11/2020 Français
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Interface Descriptions
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Title Format Version Last change Language Interface Description Hermes+ / Hermes C
from SN 8670 up to SN 11802PDF - 613 KB 07/2016 10/02/2023 English Interface Description Hermes+ / Hermes C
from SN 11803PDF - 613 KB 11/2017 10/02/2023 English -
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Title Format Version Last change Language Description de l'interface Hermes+ / Hermes C
à partir du numéro de série 0011803PDF - 624 KB 11/2017 02/03/2021 Français Description de l'interface Hermes+ / Hermes C
du numéro de série 0008670 au numéro de série 0011802PDF - 623 KB 07/2016 07/12/2020 Français Schnittstellenbeschreibung Hermes+ / Hermes C
SN 8670 - 11802PDF - 619 KB 07/2016 07/12/2020 Deutsch Schnittstellenbeschreibung Hermes+ / Hermes C
ab SN 11803PDF - 619 KB 11/2017 07/12/2020 Deutsch
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Configuration Manuals
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Title Format Version Last change Language Configuration Manual cab Label Printers
PDF - 1.15 MB 09/2016 03/12/2020 English -
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Title Format Version Last change Language Konfigurationsanleitung cab-Etikettendrucker
PDF - 1.12 MB 09/2016 03/12/2020 Deutsch Manuel de configuration Imprimantes cab
Séries A+, Hermes+, Hermes C, Mach4, PX, XC, XD4PDF - 1.29 MB 09/2016 03/12/2020 Français
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Programming
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Title Format Version Last change Language Brief introduction to cab printer programming
PDF - 7.47 MB 04/2022 02/02/2023 English Integration of cab label printers in SAP® systems
PDF - 109 KB 07/2015 10/02/2023 English Programming Manual abc Basic Compiler
for cab printersPDF - 1.98 MB 02/2023 08/03/2023 English Webservices ASPC
ASP.net C#PDF - 617 KB 1.4 27/07/2017 English Webservices ASPVB
ASP.net VBPDF - 577 KB 1.4 27/07/2017 English Webservices general
PDF - 267 KB 1.4 27/07/2017 English Webservices NetBeans
Java NetbeansPDF - 649 KB 1.4 27/07/2017 English -
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Title Format Version Last change Language Anbindung von cab Etikettendruckern an SAP® Systeme
PDF - 109 KB 07/2015 03/12/2020 Deutsch 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 01/03/2023 – Connexion des imprimantes cab avec les systèmes SAP®
PDF - 50 KB 07/2015 01/03/2023 Français Kurze Einführung in die cab Druckerprogrammierung
PDF - 7.50 MB 04/2022 12/04/2022 Deutsch Programmieranleitung für A+ und X-Serie, MACH4, PX, Hermes+, Hermes C, EOS1 und EOS4
PDF - 15.23 MB 8.02 07/12/2020 Deutsch
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Service Manuals
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Title Format Version Last change Language Service Manual Hermes C
PDF - 5.40 MB 03/2018 10/02/2023 English -
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Title Format Version Last change Language Serviceanleitung Hermes C
PDF - 5.38 MB 03/2018 07/12/2020 Deutsch
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Spare Parts
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Title Format Version Last change Language Spare Parts List Hermes C
PDF - 2.00 MB 10/2020 10/02/2023 English -
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Title Format Version Last change Language Ersatzteilliste Hermes C
PDF - 2.01 MB 10/2020 07/12/2020 Deutsch
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cab Video Tutorials
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Title Format Version Last change Language How to clean and replace printheads of the Hermes C?
– – 10/02/2023 English
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Manuals Accessories
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Title Format Version Last change Language Present Sensor PS11 - Assembly Insctructions
PDF - 336 KB 03/2016 10/02/2023 English Bracket - Mounting Instructions
PDF - 256 KB 10/2015 10/02/2023 English Cover - Mounting Instructions
PDF - 230 KB 10/2015 07/12/2020 English Floor Stand 1622 Hermes C - Operator's Manual
PDF - 1.06 MB 10/2015 10/02/2023 English -
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Title Format Version Last change Language Bodenstativ 1622 Hermes C - Bedienungsanleitung
PDF - 1.06 MB 10/2015 07/12/2020 Deutsch Bügel für Hermes C - Montageanleitung
PDF - 261 KB 10/2015 07/12/2020 Deutsch Deckel für Hermes+ / Deckel für Hermes C - Montageanleitung
PDF - 231 KB 10/2015 07/12/2020 Deutsch Notice de montage capot
PDF - 244 KB 10/2015 07/12/2020 Français Notice de montage cintre de fixation
PDF - 152 KB 10/2015 07/12/2020 Français Notice de montage interface de pré-décollement PS11
PDF - 363 KB 03/2016 07/12/2020 Français Spendelichtschranke PS11 - Montageanleitung
PDF - 338 KB 03/2016 07/12/2020 Deutsch
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EU Declarations of Conformity - Accessories
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Title Format Version Last change Language Present Sensor PS11 - EU Declaration of Conformity
PDF - 115 KB 03/2016 07/12/2020 English -
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Title Format Version Last change Language Interface de pré-décollement PS11 - Déclaration UE de conformité
PDF - 134 KB 03/2016 07/12/2020 Français Spendelichtschranke PS11 - EU-Konformitätserklärung
PDF - 116 KB 03/2016 07/12/2020 Deutsch
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Case study
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Title Format Version Last change Language At TFL various chemical containers are labeled with Hermes C systems
PDF - 2.99 MB 06/2016 25/08/2022 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 02/02/2023 English Safety Data Sheet Special Rubber Cleaner WR1
PDF - 76 KB 12/2017 02/02/2023 English -
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Title Format Version Last change Language Sicherheitsdatenblatt Spezial Glasreiniger und Kunststoffreiniger GR1N
PDF - 156 KB 06/2017 25/08/2022 Deutsch Sicherheitsdatenblatt Spezial-Gummiwalzen-Reiniger WR1
PDF - 173 KB 06/2017 25/08/2022 Deutsch
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3D CAD models
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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 - 16.54 MB 3.11.0.0 07/09/2023 – Firmware X2
Firmware MACH4, A+, XD4, XC, Hermes+, Hermes C, PXZIP - 2.38 MB 3.53 09/05/2023 – Release Notes Firmware X2
Firmware MACH4, A+, XD4, XC, Hermes+, Hermes C, PXTXT - 14 KB
3.32 - 3.53 09/05/2023 – Thai Font
min. Firmware Version 3.11ZIP - 811 KB – 02/02/2021 –
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Drivers
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Title Format Version Last change Language cab Windows Driver NEW
Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022 - 64BitZIP - 21.88 MB 1.2.1.20 19/04/2023 – cab Windows Driver ARCHIV
Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows Server 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, 2019 - 32/64 Bit CERTIFIEDZIP - 9.37 MB 5.3.03 12/12/2022 –
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Software
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Title Format Version Last change Language cablabel S3 Demo (Free)
Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10, Server 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, 2019ZIP - 51.42 MB 1.4.0.6 19/07/2023 – cablabel S3 Lite (Free)
Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10, 11, Server 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, 2019, 2022ZIP - 67.32 MB 1.4.0.6 19/07/2023 – cablabel S3 Print
Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10, 11, Server 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, 2019, 2022ZIP - 57.10 MB 1.4.0.6 19/07/2023 – cablabel S3 Pro
Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10, 11, Server 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, 2019, 2022ZIP - 67.76 MB 1.4.0.6 19/07/2023 – -
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Title Format Version Last change Language cab Database Connector - old -
Replaced by „Database Connector“ and „LogService”ZIP - 1.69 MB 4.2 08/08/2022 – 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 01/03/2023 – Database Connector
Windows 32 & 64 bitZIP - 10.93 MB 4.3.0.1 02/06/2023 – LogService
for Database ConnectorZIP - 4.15 MB 1.7.1.0 15/12/2020 – Network Manager
JRE 6 - 8 requiredZIP - 2.35 MB 3.3.0 07/11/2018 –
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