Print and apply systems
Hermes+
For automatic printing and labeling in production lines

The slim one
for small labels
1.1 Label printer | Hermes+ 2 | |
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Printable resolution dpi | 300 | 600 |
Print speed up to mm/s | 150 | 100 |
Print width up to mm | 54.2 | 57 |
Label roll outside diameter mm | 205 / 305 | |
Label width up to mm | 58 |
In case of liner material with a width less than 24 mm, the label roll has to be guided by additional margin stops centered to the ribbon to achieve an accurate imprint. Kits are available on request.
The universal one
The best-selling industrial device with a wide range of accessories.
1.2 Label printer | Hermes+ 4 | Hermes+ 4.3 | ||||
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Printable resolution dpi | 203 | 300 | 600 | 203 | 300 | |
Print speed up to mm/s | 250 | 250 | 100 | 250 | 250 | |
Print width up to mm | 104 | 105.6 | 105.6 | 104 | 108.4 | |
Label roll outside diameter mm | 205 / 305 | |||||
Label width up to mm | 114 |
The wide one
for Odette, UCC and GS1 labels in applications in logistics
1.3 Label printer | Hermes+ 6 | |
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Printable resolution dpi | 203 | 300 |
Print speed up to mm/s | 200 | 200 |
Print width up to mm | 168 | 162.6 |
Label roll outside diameter mm | 205 / 305 | |
Label width up to mm | 174 |
Label reels and rolls

Label reel diameter 205 mm

Label roll diameter 205 mm

Label roll diameter 305 mm
Directions of label demand

to the left

to the right
Protective cover

For roll diameters up to 205 mm
Sample applications
Why are the Hermes print and apply systems in automated manufacturing processes that successful?
in motion with print and apply system Hermes+ and stroke-blow applicator 4614.
1 Large graphic display
White backlight provides optimum readability. Depending on the orientation of assembly, the display can be rotated in steps of 90°.
2 Navigator pad
allows simple, interactive menu control. Only applicable functions are displayed by the day and night design. In conjunction with the graphic display, navigation is made easy to understand.
3 Ribbon holder
Three-part tightening axles allows the ribbon to be exchanged quickly and easily.
4 Rugged metal chassis made of cast aluminum
Basis to assemble all components
5 Applicator assembly
The applicator is attached to hinge pins and can be easily removed for maintenance.
6 Print positioning
After inserting a new label roll, print positioning occurs automatically after few labels. The reference value remains even when the device is switched off.
7 Print head
To be exchanged in few steps. Adjustments and settings are easy to make.
8 Automatic ribbon saving
in case labels are printed only partially. Along blank areas, the print head is lifted and ribbon feed interrupts while label feed continues.
9 Label unwinder
The swing lever and the integral brake enable labels to be unwound with constant tension.
10 Liner rewinder
After all labels have been demanded, the liner of the label roll is fully rewound. The tightening axle allows the roll to be removed easily.
11 Feed system
The ball bearing transport rollers ensure highly accurate printing and a precise feed.
Direction of label demand
All Hermes+ devices with applicators are provided as left hand or right hand version.
Interfaces on the back of the device

1 for a CompactFlash Type I memory card
2 Ethernet 10/100 BASE-T
3 2 x USB Master to connect a Service Key, keyboard, barcode scanner, external operation panel
4 USB 2.0 Slave to connect a PC
5 RS232C 1,200 to 230,400 baud/8 bit
6 for the ON/OFF valve of the compressed air regulation unit to switch on or off compressed air supply
7 Digital I/O; 25 pin SUB-D socket connector
Compliant with IEC/EN 61131-2, type 1+3
all inputs and outputs are galvanically isolated and protected from reverse polarity. In addition, outputs are short circuit protected.
Inputs PNP Start printing or applying Reprint Label feed Delete print job Pause Label removed Reset Stop printing or applying Print first label Label rotation 90° (Applicator 4214) |
Outputs PNP; NPN on request Ready status Print data available Paper feed ON Pre-warning to end of ribbon Pre-warning to end of label roll Error signal end of ribbon Error signal end of label roll Label in demand position Initial position / upper end Labeling position / lower end Common alarm |
8 for an external e-stop
In conjunction with an ON/OFF valve plugged in, it allows compressed air supply to be interrupted in the event of danger.
9 for warning light
Examples of warning light assembly
Warning light
In addition to the display, it indicates the printer status.
Red: Printer or applicator error
Yellow: Pre-warning to end of ribbon
Green: Device switched ON
Delivery includes a connecting cable and material to assemble to the chassis or the bracket.
Length of connecting cable 1 m
1 Assembly to the chassis
2 Assembly to the bracket
The software, which was developed by cab, opens the full potential of cab devices during label design.
Typical
Possible
Standard
Option
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Label printer | Hermes+ 2 | Hermes+ 4.3 | Hermes+ 4 | Hermes+ 6 | |||||||
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Print resolution dpi | 300 | 600 | 203 | 300 | 203 | 300 | 600 | 203 | 300 | ||
Print speed up to mm/s | 150 | 100 | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | 100 | 200 | 200 | ||
Print width up to mm | 54.2 | 57 | 104 | 108.4 | 104 | 105.6 | 105.6 | 168 | 162.6 | ||
Labels1) | |||||||||||
Paper, PET, PE, PP, PI, PVC, PU, acrylate, Tyvec on roll | ![]() |
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Paper, PET, PE, PP, PI, PVC, PU, acrylate, Tyvec on reeel | ![]() |
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Thickness mm | 0.055 - 0.35 | ||||||||||
Weight g/m2 | 60 - 160 | ||||||||||
Width mm | 4 - 58 | 10 - 114 | 50-174 | ||||||||
Height mm | 4 - 200 | 8 - 320 | 25-320 | ||||||||
Liner material2) width Roll mm | 24 - 62 | 24 - 118 | 54-178 | ||||||||
Liner material width Reel mm | 10-62 | - | - | ||||||||
Roll: Outside diameter up to mm | 205 / 305 | ||||||||||
Roll: Core diameter standard mm | 76 | ||||||||||
Roll: core diameter adapter, option mm | 40 / 50 | 40 / 50 | - | ||||||||
Roll: Winding | outside or inside | ||||||||||
Ribbon3) | |||||||||||
Ink side | outside or inside | ||||||||||
Roll diameter up to mm | 80 | 80 | 80 | ||||||||
Core diameter mm | 25 | 25 | 25 | ||||||||
Variable length up to m | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||||||||
Width mm | 60 | 114 | 165 | ||||||||
Ribbon saver | - | ![]() |
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Internal rewinder | |||||||||||
Outside diameter up to mm | 155 / 210 | ||||||||||
Core diameter mm | 76 | ||||||||||
Printer dimensions and weights | |||||||||||
Width mm | 207 | 260 | 320 | ||||||||
Height with label roll diameter 205 mm in mm | 400 | ||||||||||
Height with label roll diameter 305 mm in mm | 538 | ||||||||||
Depth with label roll diameter 205 mm in mm | 400 | ||||||||||
Depth with label roll diameter 305 mm in mm | 518 | ||||||||||
Weight kg | 15 | 16 | 20 | ||||||||
Label sensor with position indication | |||||||||||
Gap sensor for | labels, punch marks or print marks in transparent materials and end of material | ||||||||||
Reflective sensor from below or top for | print marks in not transparent materials and end of material | ||||||||||
Distance sensor to locating edge mm | 2-26 | 2-47 | 2-47 | ||||||||
Electronics | |||||||||||
Processor 32 bit clock rate MHz | 266 | ||||||||||
Main Storage (RAM) MB | 64 | ||||||||||
Data storage (IFFS) MB Flash | 8 | ||||||||||
Slot for CompactFlash Type I memory card | ![]() |
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Battery for time clock and date, real-time clock | ![]() |
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Error signal | ![]() |
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Interfaces | |||||||||||
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RS232 C 1,200 to 230,400 baud/8 bit | ![]() |
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USB 2.0 Slave to connect a PC | ![]() |
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Ethernet 10/100 Base T | LPD, RawIP printing, DHCP, HTTP, FTP, SMTP, SNMP, TIME, Zeroconf, SOAP web service, mDNS | ||||||||||
RS422 / RS485 1,200 to 230,400 baud/8 bit | ![]() |
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2x USB Master for | external operation panel, keyboard, barcode scanner, Service Key | ||||||||||
Warning light | ![]() |
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Digital I/O | ![]() |
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External e-stop | ![]() |
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ON/OFF valve of compressed air regulation unit | ![]() |
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Operating data | |||||||||||
Power supply | 100 - 240 V ~ 50/60 Hz, PFC | ||||||||||
Power consumption up to W | 300 | ||||||||||
Temperature / Humidity: Operation | + 5 - 40°C / 10 - 85% not condensing | ||||||||||
Temperature / Humidity: Storage | 0 - 60°C / 20 - 80% not condensing | ||||||||||
Temperature / Humidity: Transport | – 25 - 60°C / 20 - 80% not condensing | ||||||||||
Approvals | CE, FCC class A, CB, CCC, c UL |
For more technical data please read the product brochure (PDF)
- Limitations may apply to small labels, thin materials or strong adhesives. Critical applications need to be tested.
- In case of carrier material with a width less than 24 mm the label roll has to be guided by additional margin stops centered to the ribbon to achieve accuracy of impression. Kits are available on request.
- The ribbon should at least correspond with the width of the carrier material.
The software, which was developed by cab, opens the full potential of cab devices during label design.
Suitable applicators you will find: Hermes+ applicators
Which accessory is standard or option for which Hermes+ device you can find in accessories overview in Hermes+ product catalog.
The software, which was developed by cab, opens the full potential of cab devices during label design.
Applicators allow the labels to be rolled, blown or tamped on a product or packaging.
Videos
Case study: Hermes+ systems label hazardous goods at ROSSMANN‘s central warehouse
Case study: VARTA Consumer Batteries - Insights into the labeling of battery packaging
Case study: Pharmaceutical bins
Hermes+ apply of electronic components
Hermes+ print and apply with roboter
cab video tutorials
Maintenance Print Head / Print Roller
Applicator 4016 setup Hermes+ 6
Video: Case study: Hermes+ systems label hazardous goods at ROSSMANN‘s central warehouse (in German)
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Other formats:
- Case study: Hermes+ systems label hazardous goods at ROSSMANN‘s central warehouse (MPEG-4, 209,8 MB)
Video: VARTA Consumer Batteries - Insights into the labeling of battery packaging
Powered by YouTube. See all cab videos: cab Channel auf YouTube.
Other formats
Video: Pharmaceutical bins
Powered by YouTube. See all cab videos cab Channel auf YouTube.
Other formats
- Case study: pharmaceutical bins (MPEG-4, 95,7 MB)
Video: Hermes+ apply of electronic components
Powered by YouTube. See all cab videos: cab Channel auf YouTube.
Other formats:
- Hermes+ apply of electronic components (WMV-4, 7,2 MB)
- Hermes+ apply of electronic components (MPEG-4, 2,7 MB)
Video: Hermes+ print and apply with roboter
Powered by YouTube. See all cab videos: cab Channel auf YouTube
Other formats:
- cab Hermes+: Print and Apply with Roboter (WMV, 15,2 MB)
- cab Hermes+: Print and Apply with Roboter (MPEG-4, 4,9 MB)
cab video tutorials
Download players:
- For Flash: Adobe Flash Player
- For WMV: Windows Media Player
- For MPEG-4: VLC Player
The software, which was developed by cab, opens the full potential of cab devices during label design.
Documentation
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Catalogs
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Title Format Version Last change Language Hermes+
PDF - 3.63 MB 08/2018 10/12/2018 English Overview Product Marking
PDF - 3.80 MB 02/2019 07/02/2019 English
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Operation Manuals
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Title Format Version Last change Language Operator's Manual Hermes+
PDF - 2.48 MB 02/2018 23/02/2018 English
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Operation Manuals in Other Languages
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Title Format Version Last change Language Operator's Manual Hermes+ Chinese (simplified)
PDF - 1.63 MB 09/2011 22/08/2013 简体字 Operator's Manual Hermes+ Chinese (traditional)
PDF - 1.69 MB 09/2011 21/08/2012 繁體字 Operator's Manual Hermes+ Czech
PDF - 2.88 MB 02/2018 23/02/2018 Čeština Operator's Manual Hermes+ Danish
PDF - 2.83 MB 02/2018 23/02/2018 Dansk Operator's Manual Hermes+ Dutch
PDF - 2.44 MB 02/2018 23/02/2018 Nederlands Operator's Manual Hermes+ Finnish
PDF - 2.44 MB 02/2018 23/02/2018 Suomi Operator's Manual Hermes+ French
PDF - 2.47 MB 02/2018 23/02/2018 Français Operator's Manual Hermes+ German
PDF - 2.46 MB 02/2018 23/02/2018 Deutsch Operator's Manual Hermes+ Hungarian
PDF - 2.87 MB 02/2018 23/02/2018 Magyar Istruzioni per l'uso Hermes+
PDF - 2.46 MB 02/2018 09/03/2018 Italiano Operator's Manual Hermes+ Polish
PDF - 2.53 MB 02/2018 23/02/2018 Polski Operator's Manual Hermes+ Russian
PDF - 2.90 MB 02/2018 23/02/2018 Pусский Operator's Manual Hermes+ Serbian
PDF - 2.87 MB 02/2018 23/02/2018 Српски Operator's Manual Hermes+ Slovenian
PDF - 2.86 MB 02/2018 23/02/2018 Slovenščina Operator's Manual Hermes+ Spanish
PDF - 2.48 MB 02/2018 23/02/2018 Español
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Interface Descriptions
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Title Format Version Last change Language Interface Description Hermes+
up to SN 8669PDF - 449 KB 09/2015 09/04/2018 English Interface Description Hermes+ / Hermes C
from SN 8670 up to SN 11802PDF - 613 KB 07/2016 30/11/2017 English Interface Description Hermes+ / Hermes C
from SN 11803PDF - 613 KB 11/2017 09/04/2018 English
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Configuration Manuals
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Title Format Version Last change Language Configuration Manual Hermes+
PDF - 109 KB – 01/06/2011 English Technical Information Warning Label/Ribbon End Hermes+
PDF - 538 KB 03/2012 08/03/2016 English Configuration Manual cab Label Printers
PDF - 1.15 MB 09/2016 17/08/2017 English
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Service Manuals
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Title Format Version Last change Language Service Manual Hermes+
PDF - 4.64 MB 03/2018 23/03/2018 English Service Manual Applicator 1000
PDF - 3.16 MB 08/2010 07/04/2014 English Printhead replacement / Austausch des Druckkopfes / Remplacement tête
A4+, Hermes+4, XD4, XC4, PX 4PDF - 712 KB 06/2014 27/04/2018 English/Deutsch/Français
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cab Video Tutorials
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Title Format Version Last change Language How to assemble the applicator 4016 in combination with Hermes+ 6 ?
cab video tutorial– – 25/09/2014 English/Deutsch How to install the cover on Hermes+ ?
cab video tutorial– – 25/09/2014 English/Deutsch How to remove the print head and exchange the print drive roller at Hermes+ ?
cab video tutorial– – 25/09/2014 English/Deutsch How to turn the display on Hermes+ ?
cab video tutorial– – 25/09/2014 English/Deutsch
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Programming
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Title Format Version Last change Language Programming Manual
J-Script and abc for cab printersPDF - 15.16 MB 8.02 27/07/2017 English PLC Programmer's Guide Hermes+
with label layouts and programming examplesZIP - 9.48 MB 04/2018 29/05/2018 English Hermes+ - Logic Integration in PLC
PDF - 244 KB 02/2015 27/07/2017 English Integration of cab label printers in SAP® systems
PDF - 109 KB 07/2015 27/07/2017 English Basic compiler abc
PDF - 113 KB 09/11 27/07/2017 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 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 2.2 27/07/2017 English
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Spare Parts
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Title Format Version Last change Language Spare Parts List Hermes+ L
PDF - 2.31 MB 08/2018 07/08/2018 English Spare Parts List Hermes+ R
PDF - 2.26 MB 08/2018 07/08/2018 English
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Feed Path Schemes
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Title Format Version Last change Language Feed Path Scheme Hermes+ L-2
The several layers of the PDF may be activated selectively before printing. That allows to adapt the schemes to the application.PDF - 48 KB 8/11 18/08/2011 English Feed Path Scheme Hermes+ L-3
The several layers of the PDF may be activated selectively before printing. That allows to adapt the schemes to the application.PDF - 41 KB 8/11 18/08/2011 English Feed Path Scheme Hermes+ L-S
The several layers of the PDF may be activated selectively before printing. That allows to adapt the schemes to the application.PDF - 40 KB 8/11 26/09/2011 English Feed Path Scheme Hermes+ R-2
The several layers of the PDF may be activated selectively before printing. That allows to adapt the schemes to the application.PDF - 48 KB 8/11 26/09/2011 English Feed Path Scheme Hermes+ R-3
The several layers of the PDF may be activated selectively before printing. That allows to adapt the schemes to the application.PDF - 41 KB 8/11 26/09/2011 English Feed Path Scheme Hermes+ R-S
The several layers of the PDF may be activated selectively before printing. That allows to adapt the schemes to the application.PDF - 44 KB 8/11 26/09/2011 English
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Manuals Accessories
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EU Declarations of Conformity - Accessories
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Title Format Version Last change Language Label File Selection Box - I/O Box - EU Declaration of Conformity
PDF - 30 KB 09/2016 07/04/2017 English
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Case study
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Title Format Version Last change Language DataMatrix code printed on canister caps; Traceable crop protection with the help of Hermes+ at Barclay Chemicals, Ireland
PDF - 1.78 MB 01/2019 29/01/2019 English Geiger Textil labels laundry packages in motion
PDF - 1.54 MB 03/2018 07/03/2018 English Hermes+ systems label hazardous goods at ROSSMANN‘s central warehouse
37,000 labeling operations a dayPDF - 2.37 MB 12/2015 08/06/2016 English Marking fruit and vegetables with Hermes+ at Pakstation Venlo
PDF - 1.61 MB 10/2018 19/10/2018 English Pharmaceutical bins – Labeling even when there is little space
PDF - 182 KB 05/2015 27/05/2015 English VARTA consumer batteries
Insights into the labeling of battery packagingPDF - 177 KB 06/2015 18/06/2015 English
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3D CAD models
The files are provided in STEP format, which requires CAD software.
Follow this link to download a free STP Viewer:
VariCAD Viewer (External website).
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Well-trained cab service engineers worldwide support in the maintenance and repair of the devices.
In following PDF you can find all important support links to Hermes+ in one document.
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
Software & Drivers
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Firmware
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Title Format Version Last change Language Firmware X2
Firmware MACH4, A+, XD4, XC, Hermes+, Hermes C, PXZIP - 3.19 MB 3.47 05/11/2018 – Release Notes Firmware X2
Firmware MACH4, A+, XD4, XC, Hermes+, Hermes C, PXCHANGELOG - 11 KB
3.32 - 3.47 05/11/2018 – cabFirmwareUpdater
Windows 32 & 64 bitZIP - 12.94 MB 3.8.0.0 18/01/2019 – Thai Font
min. Firmware Version 3.11ZIP - 811 KB – 17/07/2015 –
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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 - 1.80 MB 1.30 06/12/2018 – cab Linux x86 - 64 Bit Driver
CUPS Linux Intel/AMD 64bit Driver (min. CUPS 1.2)GZ - 1.80 MB 1.30 06/12/2018 – cab MAC OS X Driver
Apple® Mac OS X 10.6 - 10.13ZIP - 3.81 MB 1.30 06/12/2018 – 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) CERTIFIEDZIP - 8.64 MB 5.3.00 06/12/2018 –
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Software
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Title Format Version Last change Language cablabel S3 Lite (Free)
Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10, Server 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2ZIP - 58.13 MB 1.2.0.2 06/12/2018 – cablabel S3 Pro
Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10, Server 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2ZIP - 58.21 MB 1.2.0.2 06/12/2018 – cablabel S3 Print
Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10, Server 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2ZIP - 48.93 MB 1.2.0.2 29/11/2018 – Database Connector
Windows 32 & 64 bitZIP - 10.93 MB 4.3.0.1 04/07/2017 English/Deutsch/Français cab Database Connector - old -
Replaced by „Database Connector“ and „LogService”ZIP - 1.69 MB 4.2 17/08/2017 English LogService
for Database ConnectorZIP - 4.15 MB 1.7.1.0 11/01/2016 English/Deutsch/Français cablabel S3 Demo (Free)
Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10, Server 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2ZIP - 51.42 MB 1.2.0.2 29/11/2018 – Network Manager
JRE 6 - 8 requiredZIP - 2.35 MB 3.3.0 07/11/2018 – 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 2.2 27/07/2017 English
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