Linerless print and apply systems
HERMES QL
for printing linerless labels and applying them automatically

Various linerless materials can be processed with a base unit, print rollers and applicators be selected according to an application. Disposal of liner materials and associated costs are eliminated.
A maximum of 50 percent more labels fit onto a roll, which in turn is easier in transport. System downtimes are reduced due to fewer roll changeovers. By activating a saving feature, material is cut automatically subsequent to a final print line and an offset.
Full compatibility: Features, dimensions and installation correspond to the tried and tested HERMES Q systems.
A large extent of applicators and assembly assistances can be used in original, HERMES Q standard and QL linerless printers be switched back and forth easily.
Cycle rates correspond to HERMES Q applicators, added by about 50 milliseconds delay time for cutting the linerless labels.
Video: Linerless print and apply systems HERMES QL
for printing linerless labels and applying them automatically
1 Metal chassis
It is the base for component assembly. Made of cast aluminum
2 Operation panel
Intuitive and easy configuration with the help of self-explanatory symbols on the user interface
3 Peripheral port
An applicator can be plugged easily and quickly.
4 Applicator
Pivotable for maintenance or material changeover
5 Cutter
for separating continuous materials
6 Unlocking lever
for pivoting and removing a cutter

Present sensor (not displayed)
for detecting print marks and print materials
7 Deflection roller
Axially adjustable for materials running straight
8 Label unwinder
Labels are unwound with consistent tractive force using a pendulum arm and an integral brake.

Cutter
It separates printed labels even in 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 additional tools in cases of cleaning, changing a print roller or maintaining a print head.
Print head
It is designed for direct thermal printing.
Major data such as operational performance, maximum operation temperature and heating are kept in memory. The data can be read at the premise.
Linerless print roller
Anti-stick coating
InNo-Liner print roller
DR print rollers must be used when processing continuous InNo-Liner material.

Interfaces
1 Port for plugging a SD memory card
2 2 USB hosts for plugging a service key, an USB stick, a keyboard, a 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 socket connector, 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
Print first label
Reprint
Delete print job
Label removed
Stop printing / applying
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 label web ending
Label web ending
Collective error
Options
7 Port for additional interfaces
standard
option
Label printerType | HERMES QL4.3 | |
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Print method | Direct thermal | |
Print resolutiondpi | 200 | 300 |
Print speedmm/s max. | 300 | 300 |
Print width mm max. | 104 | 108.4 |
Print length mm max. | 13,500 | 9,000 |
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 | |
Label Widthmm | 50 - 105 | |
Label Heightmm | 30 - 456 | |
Label Thickness μm max. | 110 | |
Unwinder Roll outside diametermm max. | 300 | |
Unwinder Roll core diametermm | 76 | |
Unwinder Winding outside | ![]() |
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Printer dimensions, weights | ||
Width x Height x Depthmm | 260 x 400 x 400 | |
Weight kg approx. | 13 | |
Weight with cover kg approx. | 15.5 | |
Label sensors | ||
Sensor detecting provided material | ![]() |
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Reflective detecting 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 IPv4 and IPv6 |
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 | |
in preparation | UKCA, cULus, CB | |
Approvals upon request | CCC, BSMI, KC-Mark, Mexico Reg., RCM | |
Control panel | ||
Color LCD touchscreen Diagonal " |
4.3 | |
Color LCD touchscreen Resolution Width x Heightpx | 272 x 480 |
For more technical data please read the product brochure (PDF)
Cover
A hinged cover with a large inspection window protects the material and the print head 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.
Print roller DR4
for continuous InNo-Liner material
Video: Linerless print and apply systems HERMES QL
for printing linerless labels and applying them automatically
cab video tutorials HERMES QL
Continuous linerless materials
Linerless RL540
On packaging of all kinds in industry and logistics
InNo-Liner IDL
On absorbent cardboard and paper surfaces, such as shipping labels in logistics
All materials are free from bisphenols and suit for use in food business.

- CO2 neutral
- waste is avoided
Material | Linerless RL540 | InNo-Liner IDL | |
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Type | Direct thermal paper, white | Direct thermal paper, white | |
Thickness | approx. 80 μm | 84 μm | |
Adhesive | self-adhesive | triggered by water | |
Grip | permanent | permanent | |
Food recommendation | not specified | BfR XXXVI | |
Application temperature | from 5°C | 10°C - 30°C | |
Service - Temperature - Humidity |
–10 - 100°C not specified |
–20°C - 50°C 20 % - 85 %, not condensing |
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Shelf life - Temperature - Humidity |
12 month 23°C ± 5°C 50 % ± 10 % |
24 month1) 20°C - 25°C 40 % - 50 %, not condensing |
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Application | indoor | indoor |
Material | Item no. | Material width mm | Material length m | Roll diameter mm | Core diameter mm | Winding |
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Linerless RL540, 58 mm x 700 m | 5780400 | 58 | 700 | 300 | 76 | outside |
Linerless RL540, 80 mm x 700 m | 5780401 | 80 | 700 | 300 | 76 | outside |
Linerless RL540, 105 mm x 700 m | 5780402 | 105 | 700 | 300 | 76 | outside |
InNo-Liner IDL, 60 mm x 750 m | 5780300 | 60 | 750 | 300 | 76 | outside |
InNo-Liner IDL, 80 mm x 750 m | 5780301 | 80 | 750 | 300 | 76 | outside |
InNo-Liner IDL, 100 mm x 750 m | 5780302 | 100 | 750 | 300 | 76 | outside |
In comparison
Adhesive label with a liner
Linerless RL540
InNo-Liner IDL
Documentation
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Catalogs
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Title Format Version Last change Language HERMES QL with HQ / HQI applicators
PDF - 3.44 MB 03/2025 25/03/2025 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 15/01/2025 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 2.3 25/10/2024 – 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 15/01/2025 English/Deutsch cabPROTECT - Data security in label printing
PDF - 472 KB 06/2024 20/06/2024 English Connecting cab printing systems to SAP®
CompendiumPDF - 4.45 MB 01/2025 11/02/2025 English Networked labeling with OPC UA
cab and the Smart FactoryPDF - 1.12 MB 03/2019 15/01/2025 English PLC Programmer's Guide HERMES Q, SQUIX, XD Q, PX Q
with label layouts and programming examplesZIP - 16.17 MB 06/2020 15/01/2025 English Programming Manual abc Basic Compiler
for cab printersPDF - 755 KB 11/2024 29/11/2024 English Programming Manual JScript
for SQUIX, MACH 4S, EOS2, EOS5, XC Q, XD Q, HERMES Q, PX Q, AXON1, AXON 2, A+, HERMES+, A-Series, EOS1/4, MACH4, XD, XCPDF - 4.25 MB 11/2024 17/02/2025 English ZPL Emulation with cab printers
PDF - 456 KB 06/2021 15/01/2025 English -
Other languages
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Title Format Version Last change Language Anbindung von cab Drucksystemen an SAP®
KompendiumPDF - 4.55 MB 01/2025 11/02/2025 Deutsch cabPROTECT - Datensicherheit beim Etikettendruck
PDF - 475 KB 06/2024 20/06/2024 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 23/10/2024 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
cab und die intelligente FabrikPDF - 1.13 MB 03/2019 28/01/2021 Deutsch ZPL Emulation mit cab Drucksystemen
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 23/10/2024 English Safety Data Sheet Special Rubber Cleaner WR1
PDF - 76 KB 12/2017 23/10/2024 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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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 - 21.75 MB 3.12.0.0 26/03/2025 – Firmware X4
Firmware SQUIX | EOS2 | EOS5 | MACH 4S | XD Q | XC Q | HERMES Q | PX Q | AXONZIP - 54.66 MB 5.45.8 26/02/2025 – Release Notes Firmware X4
TXT - 115 KB
5.00 - 5.45.8 26/02/2025 –
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Firmware periphery
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Title Format Version Last change Language cabFirmwareUpdater
Windows 32 & 64 bit (starting from Vista)ZIP - 21.75 MB 3.12.0.0 26/03/2025 – Firmware applicators SQ, HQ
ZIP - 49 KB 2.1.0 23/01/2025 – Firmware I/O 24V25-2, I/O 24V25-3, I/O 5V15-2 and I/O 5V15-3
ZIP - 23 KB 3.2.0 23/01/2025 –
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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 23/10/2024 – 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 23/10/2024 – cab Linux x86 - 32 Bit Driver
CUPS Linux Intel 32bit Driver (min. CUPS 1.2)GZ - 2.81 MB 1.46 23/10/2024 – cab Linux x86 - 64 Bit Driver
CUPS Linux Intel/AMD 64bit Driver (min. CUPS 1.2)GZ - 2.80 MB 1.46 23/10/2024 – cab MAC OS Driver
Apple® Mac OS 10.15 - 14.2ZIP - 2.97 MB 1.46 23/10/2024 – cab MAC OS X Driver
Apple® Mac OS X 10.6 - 10.14ZIP - 5.82 MB 1.46 23/10/2024 – 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 - 64Bit, requires Visual C++ 2022ZIP - 24.01 MB 1.4.1.0 24/03/2025 – cab Windows Driver NEW Release Notes
PDF - 120 KB 1.2.1.20 - 1.4.1.0 24/03/2025 –
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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 25/10/2024 – cablabel S3 Demo (Free)
Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10, Server 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, 2019ZIP - 51.42 MB 1.4.0.9 26/11/2024 – cablabel S3 Lite (Free)
Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10, 11, Server 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, 2019, 2022ZIP - 68.19 MB 1.4.0.9 26/11/2024 – cablabel S3 Print
Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10, 11, Server 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, 2019, 2022ZIP - 57.82 MB 1.4.0.9 26/11/2024 – cablabel S3 Pro
Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10, 11, Server 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, 2019, 2022ZIP - 68.64 MB 1.4.0.9 26/11/2024 – Database Connector
Windows 32 & 64 bitZIP - 10.93 MB 4.3.0.1 25/10/2024 – LogService
for Database ConnectorZIP - 4.15 MB 1.7.1.0 25/10/2024 –
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