Linerless print and apply systems
HERMES QL
for printing linerless labels and applying them automatically in production lines
No liner means no waste and low costs for stock and transport
Rolls of 700 meters are double capacity compared to a standard HERMES Q unit. Downtimes when loading new material are reduced accordingly.
Features, dimensions and installation correspond to the proven HERMES Q print and apply system.
Original applicators and tools for assembly can be used, making HERMES standard printers easy to replace by linerless printers (and vice versa).
Cycle rates correspond to HERMES Q applicators, added by about 200 milliseconds for cutting the linerless labels.
A hinged cover with a large inspection window protects the material and the print head from contamination.
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1 Metal chassis
It is the base to assemble components. Made of cast aluminum
2 Control panel
Self-explanatory symbols simplify settings and enable printers be operated intuitive and easily.
3 Peripheral port
An applicator can be plugged easily and quickly.
4 Applicator assembly
It is assembled to hinge pins and can be pivoted in cases of maintenance or material changeover.
5 Cutter
for separating continuous materials
6 Unlocking lever
for cutter removal
Present sensor (not displayed)
Reflective sensor detecting print marks
Transmissive sensor detecting materials
7 Deflection roller
Axial adjustment for straight material run
8 Label unwinder
Labels are unwound consistently with the help of a pendulum arm and an integral brake.
Cutter
It separates labels after printing even at different heights.
The blade and the cutter bar each have anti-stick coating.
The entire cutter can be quickly and easily removed and reinstalled without tools in cases of cleaning, changing the print roller or maintaining the print head.
Print head
It is designed for direct thermal printing.
Major data such as operational performances, maximum operational temperatures and heating are kept in memory by the print head. The data can be read at the premise.
Linerless print roller
Anti-stick rubber coating
Highly elastic for good print images
Interfaces
1 Port for plugging a SD memory card
2 2 USB hosts for plugging a service key, an USB stick, a keyboard, barcode scanner, an USB WLAN stick, a warning light, an external control panel
3 USB 2.0 Hi-Speed device for plugging a PC
4 Ethernet 10/100 Mbit/s
5 RS232C 1,200 to 230,400 baud/8 bit
6 Digital I/O interface
SUB-D, 25 pins compliant to IEC/EN 61131-2, type 1+3
The inputs and outputs are galvanically isolated and protect from reverse polarity. The outputs are also short-circuit-proof
PNP inputs
Start printing / applying label
Print first label
Reprint
Delete print job
Label removed
Stop printing / applying label
Label feed
Pause
Reset
PNP, NPN outputs
Unit ready
Print data available
Initial / upper end position
Paper feed ON
Label peeled off
Label apply / lower end position
Prior warning to ribbon ending
Ribbon ending
Collective error
Options
7 Port for additional interfaces
8 Peripheral port
SUB-D, 9 pins
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standard 
option
| Label printerType | HERMES QL4.3 | HERMES QL6.3 on request | ||
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| Print method | Direct thermal | |||
| Print resolutiondpi | 200 | 300 | 200 | 250 |
| Print speedmm/s max. | 300 | 300 | 250 | 250 |
| Print width mm max. | 104 | 108.4 | 168 | 162.6 |
| Direction to which labels are dispensed | L = to the left, R = to the right | |||
| Print distant to locating edgemm | 1 | |||
| Material | ||||
| Continuous linerless material wound onto a roll | Paper, synthetics PP, PE, PVC | |||
| Label Widthmm | 50 - 105 | 50 - 150 | ||
| Label Heightmm | 20 - 210 | |||
| Label Thickness μm max. | 110 | |||
| Unwinder Roll outside diametermm max. | 300 | |||
| Unwinder Roll core diametermm | 76 | |||
| Unwinder Winding outside | |
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| Cutter | ||||
| Material passagemm | 1.0 | |||
| Performanceno. of cuts/min at use of material 1 mm high, no backfeed |
200 | |||
| Printer dimensions, weights | ||||
| Width x Height x Depthmm | 260 x 400 x 400 | 320 x 400 x 400 | ||
| Weight kg approx. | 16 | 20 | ||
| Label sensors | ||||
| Transmissive detecting provided material | |
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| Reflective d etecting print marks from top | |
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| Reflective Sensor distant to locating edge mm | 5 | |||
| Electronics | ||||
| Processor, 32 bit clock rateMHz | 800 | |||
| RAM MB | 256 | |||
| IFFSMB | 50 | |||
| Port for plugging a SD memory card (SDHC, SDXC) | |
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| Battery for indicating time and date, real-time clock | |
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| Data kept in memory (e.g. serial numbers) when power turns off | |
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| Interfaces | ||||
| RS232-C 1,200 to 230,400 baud / 8 bit |  |
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| USB 2.0 Hi-Speed device for plugging a PC | |
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| Ethernet 10/100 Mbit/s | LPD, RawIP printing, SOAP web service, OPC UA, WebDAV, DHCP, HTTP/HTTPS, FTP/FTPS, TIME, NTP, Zeroconf, SNMP, SMTP, VNC | |||
| 2 USB hosts on the control panel, 2 USB hosts on the back of a unit |
Service key, USB stick, USB WLAN stick, USB WLAN stick with a rod antenna, keyboard, barcode scanner, warning light, external control panel | |||
| USB host, 24 VDC, for peripheral / applicator plugging | |
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| Digital I/O interface providing 10 inputs and 11 outputs | |
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| Operating data | ||||
| Voltage | 100 – 240 VAC ~ 50/60 Hz, PFC | |||
| Consumption of power | <10 W in standby / 100 W in typical operation / max. 200 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, | |||
| Approvals upon request | RCM Mark, CCC, CoC Mexico, BSMI Mark, KC Mark | |||
| Control panel | ||||
| Color LCD touchscreen" | 4.3 | |||
| Color LCD touchscreen Resolution Width x Heightpx | 480 x 272 | |||
For more technical data please read the product brochure (PDF)
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Accessories
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SD memory card
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USB memory stick
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USB WLAN stick
2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n hotspot or infrastructure mode
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USB WLAN stick including a rod antenna
to extend the range of operation
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Product sensor, 3 pin
to be attached to a front side applicator, a vacuum belt applicator or an air jet box. Labels are triggered to be applied as soon as a product has been detached, e.g. on a conveyor belt.
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Product sensor, 25 pin
Labels are triggered to be applied as soon as a product has been detached, e.g. on a conveyor belt.
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I/O interface connector SUB-D, 25 pins
All the control signals can be attached to the I/O interface using clamping screws.
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Warning light
States are indicated in addition to the information on the display of a printer.
Red: Collective error
Yellow: Prior warning to a label material ending
Green: Unit readyUSB cable (1 m) for connecting to HERMES QL
Assembly materials are provided only for vertical printer installation.
1 Chassis assembly
2 Bracket assembly
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External operation panel
If the operation panel of a printer cannot be accessed, an additional external one can be plugged.
Same functionality as on the printer
Landscape or portrait mode
Operability as desired on the external operation panel or on the printer
Printer connectivity: USB 2.0 Hi-Speed device
cab provides specified connecting USB cables for power supply. Lengths are 1.8 m to 16 m.
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Label selection - I/O box
A maximum of 16 different labels can be selected from a memory card by a master control unit, e.g. PLC.
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Hand switch TR2
to be attached to the I/O interface
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Foot switch
to be attached to the I/O interface
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Connecting RS232 C cable
9/9 pin, 3 m
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Assembly aids
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Mount
to install on a table or to a production line. Provided in a left-hand or right-hand design
The size of the mount can be adapted to an application.
1 Adapter plate
to fix a label application system
Alternatively, the system can be assembled directly to a production line, using the adapter plate with a profile.
2 Profile
square aluminum; 40, 80, 120 mm are standards, further lengths can be provided depending from customer demands
3 Base plate
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Mounting plate
to assemble directly to a production line
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Bracket
to assemble to a floor stand
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Clamped joint designed for a 50 x 50 mm profile
to move in horizontal or vertical direction
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Flanged joint designed for a 50 x 50 mm profile
to move in horizontal direction or rotate around an axis
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Floor stand 1601
HERMES can be installed to a production line using a floor stand. The unit can be adjusted in three axes to the product to label. Pivoting is also possible.
It benefits when operating HERMES in different production lines. Mobility is provided. At the place of operation, the floor stand can be aligned with the help of feet to adjust.
Technical data Floor stand 1601 Base frame castors, feet to adjust Adjustment of heights and depths screw clamping Load if offset is 500 mm up to kg 50 Weight kg 36 -
Floor stand 1602
HERMES can be installed to a production line using a floor stand. The unit can be adjusted in three axes to the product to label. Pivoting is also possible.
It benefits if spots to which apply labels are changing frequently in terms of product heights and depths. HERMES can be adjusted in directions x and z to a product using a toothed rack.
Technical data Floor stand 1602 Base frame feet to adjust Adjustment of heights
Adjustment of depthstoothed rack / crank
toothed rack / handwheelLoad if offset is 500 mm up to kg 50 Weight kg 38 How to assemble to a stand
Applying labels in direction of transport
from the top
from the side
Applying labels crosswise the direction of transport
from the top
from the side
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Floor stand 1201
to assemble HERMES horizontally in a production line. The height can be adjusted continuous u sing an integral spindle.
A unit to regulate compressed air can be assembled to the bracket, so can a warning light.
Floor stand 1201 Feet to adjust by mm ± 15 Load up to kg 75 (1) Lower label margin-floor1) mm 720 - 960 (2) Depth along direction of transport mm ± 100 Weight approx. kg 40
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Applicators
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Front side applicators 3014, 3016
Labels are applied in real time onto packagings in motion. Fronts or backs are preferred to tops or sides.
Printed labels are taken over by a pad on the peel-off plate. They are applied onto packagings by a rotary cylinder. A sensor detects the packagings and triggers the pivot arm and the pad return to their initial position.
1 Pivot arm length
2 Pivot angle 0 - 90°
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Stroke applicators 4014, 4016
Labels are applied in real time onto packagings at rest or in motion (depending on the pad in use). Labels can be applied from all sides.
Printed labels are taken over by the pad on the peel-off plate. They are applied onto packagings by a stroke cylinder. A sensor detects the packagings and triggers the pad return to its initial position. The length of the stroke cylinder defines the maximum distance of a packaging to the peel-off plate.
For further details see HERMES Q stroke applicator 4014, 4016 -
Stroke blow applicator 4614
Labels are applied in real time onto packagings of different heights while in motion. Labels can be applied from all sides.
Printed labels are taken over by a pad on the peel-off plate. They are moved by a stroke cylinder to a spot about 10 mm above a packaging, controlled by a sensor. The length of the stroke cylinder defines the maximum variations of packagings in terms of heights.
For ffurther details see HERMES Q stroke blow applicator 4614
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Vacuum belt applicators 5314, 5316
Labels are applied in real time onto packagings in motion. Labels can be applied from all sides onto flat surfaces.
Printed labels are taken over on the peel-off plate. They move along a vacuum belt to the point of application and are applied onto packagings, triggered by an external signal.
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Vacuum belt applicators 5414, 5416
Labels are applied in real time onto packagings in motion. Labels can be applied from all sides onto cylindric surfaces. Corner-wrap applications are as well possible.
Printed labels are taken over on the peel-off plate. They move along a vacuum belt to the point of application and are applied onto packagings, triggered by an external signal.
For further details see HERMES Q vacuum belt applicator 5414, 5416
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Air jet box 6114
Labels are applied quickly onto packagings at rest or in motion.
The labels are sucked by a fan and then blown off by a powerful blast of air through aligned nozzles. Depending on the size of a label, packagings may be as far as 200 mm distant from the peel-off plate.
For further details see HERMES Q air jet box 6114
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Cover
for preventing from contamination
Installation: vertical, rotated by± 90°, horizontal
2 port Ethernet switch 10/100 Mbit/s
for plugging another terminal device in a joint network. Signals are looped through.
Reflective sensor
detecting printed labels from top
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Continuous linerless materials
on all kinds of packaging in industry, logistics and food
Linerless links sustainability with quality and efficiency.
CO2 emissions are reduced, waste is avoided. There is 35% less CO2 footprint along the entire life cycle.
Up to 50% more labels can be provided on a roll. Less downtimes by means of fewer roll changeovers
| Material | Thermal direct paper, white | |
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| Thickness approx. | 80 μm | |
| Adhesive | permanent | |
| Shelf life with respect to temperature / humidity | 12 months at 23° ± 5°C / 50% ± 10% | |
| Application temperature at least | 10°C | |
| Service temperature | –10 - 60°C | |
| Use | indoor | |
| Part no. | Material width mm | Material length m | Roll diameter mm | Core diameter mm | Winding |
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| 5780400 | 58 | 700 | 300 | 76 | outside |
| upon request | 70 | 700 | 300 | 76 | outside |
| upon request | 80 | 700 | 300 | 76 | outside |
| 5780401 | 105 | 700 | 300 | 76 | outside |
| upon request | 150 | 700 | 300 | 76 | outside |
In comparison:Adhesive label
Linerless
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Documentation
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Catalogs
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Title Format Version Last change Language HERMES QL
PDF - 3.82 MB 04/2024 25/04/2024 English
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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 cab Remote Control
Remote control of cab systems for label printing / Fernsteuerung von cab Drucksystemen - HERMES Q, SQUIX, PX QZIP - 3.50 MB 2021/07 04/05/2023 English/Deutsch cabPROTECT - Data security in label printing
PDF - 468 KB 10/2023 23/10/2023 English Networked labeling with OPC UA
cab and the Smart FactoryPDF - 1.12 MB 03/2019 02/02/2023 English PLC Programmer's Guide HERMES Q, SQUIX, XD Q, PX Q
with label layouts and programming examplesZIP - 16.17 MB 06/2020 02/02/2023 English Programming Manual abc Basic Compiler
for cab printersPDF - 1.78 MB 04/2023 30/04/2024 English Programming Manual JScript X4
for SQUIX, MACH 4S, EOS2, EOS5, XC Q, XD Q, HERMES Q, PX Q, AXON1, AXON 2PDF - 5.27 MB 04/2024 11/04/2024 English ZPL Emulation with cab printers
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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 01/03/2023 – cabPROTECT - Datensicherheit beim Etikettendruck
PDF - 470 KB 10/2023 23/10/2023 Deutsch Kurze Einführung in die cab Druckerprogrammierung
PDF - 7.50 MB 04/2022 12/04/2022 Deutsch Marquage en réseau avec OPC UA
cab et l'usine intelligentePDF - 745 KB 01/2022 01/03/2023 Français SPS Programmieranleitung HERMES Q, SQUIX, XD Q, PX Q
mit Etikettenlayouts und BeispielprogrammenZIP - 16.22 MB 06/2020 18/04/2024 Deutsch Vernetzt kennzeichnen mit OPC UA
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PDF - 497 KB 06/2021 01/03/2023 Deutsch
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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
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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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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 X4
Firmware SQUIX | EOS2 | EOS5 | MACH 4S | XD Q | XC Q | HERMES Q | PX Q | AXONZIP - 51.18 MB 5.44.2 14/03/2024 – Release Notes Firmware X4
TXT - 98 KB
5.00 - 5.44.2 14/03/2024 –
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Firmware periphery
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Title Format Version Last change Language Firmware I/O 24V25-2, I/O 24V25-3, I/O 5V15-2 and I/O 5V15-3
ZIP - 23 KB V3.2.0 29/09/2023 –
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Drivers
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Title Format Version Last change Language cab Linux Armv7 - 32 Bit Driver
CUPS Linux Armv7 32bit Driver RPi 2/3/4 (min. CUPS 1.2)GZ - 2.80 MB 1.46 21/02/2024 – cab Linux Armv8(aarch64) - 64 Bit Driver
CUPS Linux Armv8 64 Bit Driver RPi 3/4 (min. CUPS 1.2)GZ - 2.80 MB 1.46 22/08/2023 – cab Linux x86 - 32 Bit Driver
CUPS Linux Intel 32bit Driver (min. CUPS 1.2)GZ - 2.81 MB 1.46 22/08/2023 – cab Linux x86 - 64 Bit Driver
CUPS Linux Intel/AMD 64bit Driver (min. CUPS 1.2)GZ - 2.80 MB 1.46 22/08/2023 – cab MAC OS Driver
Apple® Mac OS 10.15 - 14.2ZIP - 2.97 MB 1.46 28/03/2024 – cab MAC OS X Driver
Apple® Mac OS X 10.6 - 10.14ZIP - 5.82 MB 1.46 22/08/2023 – 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 21/02/2024 – cab Windows Driver NEW
Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022 - 64BitZIP - 22.19 MB 1.3.0.0 21/02/2024 – cab Windows Driver NEW Release Notes
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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 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 –
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