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  • Page 1 Transfer Printer Hermes Hermes 4N / Hermes 5N Hermes 4F / Hermes 5F Technical Information Edition 8/00...
  • Page 2 Telefon 0721 / 66 26-00 Telefax 0721 / 66 26-249 copyright by cab / 900 8127 / K34 / 1 Technische Änderungen vorbehalten In accordance with our policy of continual product improvement, we reserve the right to alter specifications without notice Données technique modifiables sans prévais...
  • Page 3 No part of this manual nor any translation may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, for any purpose other than the purchaser's personal use, without the express written permission of cab - Produkttechnik GmbH Karlsruhe. Edition 8/00...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    7. Adjustments Concerning the Labels ................35 Adjustment of the Label Edge Sensor ................35 Adjustment of the Printhead Support ................36 Adjustment of the Label Tracking ..................37 Adjustment of the Transfer Ribbon ................. 38 cab - Produkttechnik GmbH...
  • Page 5 Interface Cable for RS-422 / RS-485 ................B-3 Pin Assignment of the Parallel Interface Connector ............. B-4 Centronics Interface Cable .................... B-4 Pin Assignment of the Peripheral Port for Non-cab-Applicators ........B-5 Appendix C - Spare Parts List (Extract) ................C-1 EC-Conformity Declaration...

  • Page 6: A General Guide To The Documentation

    Operator's Manual. The programming of the Hermes printers is completely compatible to the programming of cab's Apollo. Therefore it is possible to use the information, that can be found in the "Programming Instructions - Apollo". Detailed information about service and maintenance are included in the "Service Manual"...

  • Page 7: Compliances

    Bitstream ® is a registered trademark of Bitstream, Inc. Speedo ™ is a registered trademark of Bitstream, Inc. TrueType ™ is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Easylabel ® is a registered trademark of Tharo Systems, Inc. cab - Produkttechnik GmbH...

  • Page 8: Characteristics Of The Thermal Printhead

    5) Print with the lowest possible printhead temperature. Careful use will allow you to print approximately between 18 to 30 miles (30 to 50 km) of print media before the printhead needs replacing. Improper usage can cause damage to the printhead. cab - Produkttechnik GmbH...

  • Page 9: Product Description

    - a signal that shows the removing of the label from the peel position. NOTICE ! If you operate Hermes with a non-cab-applicator make sure that the applicator or the control system can generate these two signal. A simple print mode without the "start" and the "removed" signals is not available.

  • Page 10: Overview Of The Hermes Types

    5537745 Warning Sensor Ribbon End Hermes 5 5537747 Warning Light 5537748 Feet Hermes 4/5 5942471 Bracket Hermes 4 5942472 Bracket Hermes 5 5533900 PC Keyboard Adapter 5560406 PC Card, 2 MB 5560405 PC Card, 4 MB cab - Produkttechnik GmbH...

  • Page 11: Technical Specifications

    EAN-8, EAN-13, EAN-128, EAN/UCC 128, EAN/UPC App 2, EAN/UPC App 5, JAN-8, JAN-13, UPC-A, UPC-E Area codes : Data Matrix, PDF417, UPS-Maxicode Bar code height, modul with, and ratio are variable, with/without check digit, human readable character, start/stop character cab - Produkttechnik GmbH...
  • Page 12 Serial : RS-232, RS-422, RS-485 1200-57600 Baud Parallel : Centronics Peripheral ports : - Interface for the connection of non-cab-applicators and for the signals of the warning sensors label/ribbon end - SPI-Interface for the connection of cab-applicators Ribbon saver : The printhead only will be pressed against the print roller if the printer has to print information.
  • Page 13 Operation at 50° to 95°F (10° to 35°C) at a humidity of 30 to 85% Transport at -13° to 158°F (-25° to +70°C) at a max. humidity of 95% non-condensing Storage at 41° to 104°F (5° to 40°C) at a humidity of 5 bis 85% cab - Produkttechnik GmbH...

  • Page 14: Optional Features

    EASYLABEL is an intelligent and useful label design software which is easy to use in connection with your Hermes. EASYLABEL can be run on all Microsoft Windows compatible computers. For further information about EASYLABEL, contact your local reseller. cab - Produkttechnik GmbH...

  • Page 15: Print Media

    There is no need for additional electronic adjustment. On the following pages, you will find detailed information and specifications concerning suitable materials. If in doubt, we will perform test prints with your label material to find the best suitable transfer ribbon. cab - Produkttechnik GmbH...

  • Page 16: Print Media For Direct Thermal Printing

    The print quality greatly depends on the right combination of label material and transfer ribbon. The surface of the labels determines which ribbon material may be used. Unsuitable ribbons may cause an extremely poor print image. cab - Produkttechnik GmbH...

  • Page 17: Label/ Tag Media Specifications

    .08(2) 1.85(47) Width of punch hole .2(5) Height of punch hole .08(2) .2(5) Width of reflective mark .2(5) Height of reflective mark .08(2) .2(5) Table 1 Label formats in inches (figures in brackets are in mm) cab - Produkttechnik GmbH...

  • Page 18: Transfer Ribbon

    - the trailer of the ribbon has a maximum length of 4 in (100 mm). - the trailer is made of nonconductive material of is coated with a nonconductive film. - the trailer easily can come loose from thecardboard core (F<3N). cab - Produkttechnik GmbH...

  • Page 19: General Safety Instructions

    2 General Safety Instructions CAUTION ! - The printers of the Hermes series are built exclusively to print labels. - Connect the printer only to an outlet with the correct voltage ! The printer is configured for either 230V or 115V power supply, which can be switched using the input voltage selector at the back of the printer.

  • Page 20: Printer Component Location

    - Media supply hub - Adapter - Flange - Knurled knob - Media rewind hub - Guide roller - Print mechanism (Fig. 4e) - Knurled knob - Ribbon take up hub - Knurled knob - Ribbon supply hub cab - Produkttechnik GmbH...
  • Page 21 - Adapter - Flange - Knurled knob - Media rewind hub - Guide roller - Print mechanism (Fig. 4e) - Knurled knob - Ribbon take up hub - Knurled knob - Ribbon supply hub - Power switch cab - Produkttechnik GmbH...
  • Page 22 - Media supply hub - Adapter - Flange - Knurled knob - Media rewind hub - Guide roller - Print mechanism (Fig. 4f) - Knurled knob - Ribbon take up hub - Knurled knob - Ribbon supply hub cab - Produkttechnik GmbH...
  • Page 23 - Adapter - Flange - Knurled knob - Media rewind hub - Guide roller - Print mechanism (Fig. 4f) - Knurled knob - Ribbon take up hub - Knurled knob - Ribbon supply hub - Power switch cab - Produkttechnik GmbH...
  • Page 24 - Label edge sensor - Knurled knob to adjust the label edge sensor - Printhead levelling adjustment screw - Print roller - Socket of the peripheral port for cab-applicators - Peel-off edge - Thermal printhead - Printhead locking lever - Adjustable axle for ribbon track adjustment...
  • Page 25 - Label edge sensor - Knurled knob to adjust the label edge sensor - Printhead levelling adjustment screw - Print roller - Socket of the peripheral port for cab-applicators - Peel-off edge - Ribbon shield - Thermal printhead - Printhead locking lever...
  • Page 26 - Drillings for mounting a compressed air service unit (option) - Memory card module slot - Drillings for mounting a bracket (option) - Parallel interface port - Serial interface port - Plug of the peripheral port for non-cab-applicators cab - Produkttechnik GmbH...
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  • Page 28: Connecting The Printer

    Slide the voltage selector back into the power supply module so that the correct voltage is visible in the lid window of the cover (2). Connect the printer to a grounded outlet using the power cable supplied in the accessories package. cab - Produkttechnik GmbH...

  • Page 29: Connection To A Computer

    CAUTION ! Make sure that all connected computers and their connecting cables are correctly grounded. 1 - Parallel interface port 2 - Serial interface port Fig. 5b Interface ports (rear view of the printer) cab - Produkttechnik GmbH...

  • Page 30: Switch On The Printer

    These fuses are only for using at the other operation voltage. By using the fuses of the delivered contents without changing the setting of the voltage selector, the printer may be damaged. cab - Produkttechnik GmbH...

  • Page 31: Media Loading

    2. Put the second adapter onto the supply hub (4) and slide it against the wind plate until the distance between the outer edge of the adapter and the wind plate (1) is a little less than the width of the label roll. Tighten the knurled screw. cab - Produkttechnik GmbH...

  • Page 32: Loading Labels

    (10,11) and the backfeed system (17,18). The printhead (15) also will be unlocked from the print roller. 4. Loosen the knurled knob (12) and slide the media guide (13) into its outermost position. cab - Produkttechnik GmbH...
  • Page 33 (10,11) and the backfeed system (17,18) will be closed and the printhead (15) will be locked. NOTICE ! If you do not use the printer for an extended period of time, lift the printhead to avoid possible flattening of the print roller. cab - Produkttechnik GmbH...

  • Page 34: Loading Transfer Ribbon

    Figure 6d, then attach it to the core (1) using adhesive tape or a label. 6. Turn take up hub (2) counterclockwise in order to smooth and stretch the ribbon. 7. To lock the printhead (5), turn the lever (4) counterclockwise until it stops. cab - Produkttechnik GmbH...

  • Page 35: Adjustments Concerning The Labels

    Adjust the sensor position using the knurled knob (1). By turning the knob clockwise the sensor moves outward, and by rotating the knob anticlockwise it moves inwards. cab - Produkttechnik GmbH...

  • Page 36: Adjustment Of The Printhead Support

    Now slide the knurled knob (3) as far as possible to position 3b in the adjustment slot (4), until the printhead support (2) touches the printhead mounting (1). Take away the second label strip. 5. Tighten the knurled screw (3). cab - Produkttechnik GmbH...

  • Page 37: Adjustment Of The Label Tracking

    If the labels drift outwards Turn the set screw counterclockwise. Repeat the adjustment as long as necessary. After every adjustment step open and close the backfeed system by turning the lever (1). 3. Tighten the locking screw (2). cab - Produkttechnik GmbH...

  • Page 38: Adjustment Of The Transfer Ribbon

    In the other case it will be done on the outer side of the transfer ribbon. To reduce the formation of wrinkles the ribbon must be tightened at this side where the wrinkles will be built 3. After completing the adjustment, tighten the locking screw (2). cab - Produkttechnik GmbH...

  • Page 39: Options

    Hermes. Fig. 8 a Peripheral port for non-cab-applicators For the use of Hermes with a non-cab-applcator two input signals are needed : 1. "Print start" Since the label will be dispensed from the liner directly after printing, it is necessary to make sure, that the applicator is ready to take the label when sending the signal "Print start".

  • Page 40: Cab-Applicators

    Fig. 8 b cab-Applicators for Hermes cab offers a own line of applicators (1) for the printers of the Hermes family. To connect these applicators the cab-types of Hermes have aditionally a second peripheral port (3) at the front side.
  • Page 41 Swing Cylinder upwards Table 8 cab-applicator types For use in a networked system all cab-applicators are equipped with a PLC interface with potential free inputs and outputs . For the detailled description of the cab-applicators several Operator's Manuals are available.

  • Page 42: Bracket

    Bracket The delivery program of the Hermes series includes brackets for Hermes 4 and Hermes 5. These mounting elements allow to hang in the printer in to a production line. For that the bracket first must be mounted onto a profile.
  • Page 43 Hermes has one each bolt (4) at the front and the rear side. Using these bolts the printer is hung in into the grooves of the bracket (1). After that the printer is fixed at the bracket with six screws (5). cab - Produkttechnik GmbH...

  • Page 44: Feet

    The feet are fixed from below with four screws at the frame of the printer. The shorter foot has to be mounted below the print machanism. Fig. 8 f Feet Fig.8 g Set up the printer on a table Fig. 8 h Set up the printer on a head plate cab - Produkttechnik GmbH...

  • Page 45: Warning Light

    Warning : labels respectively transfer ribbon have passed the preset minimum quantity. Function is only available when the warning sensor label end is mounted. Printer error Further information about the kind of error is shown at the display. cab - Produkttechnik GmbH...

  • Page 46: Warning Sensors

    LED at the sensor is off. 4. Slowly swing the sensor holder away from the axle until the LED at the sensor goes on. 5. Tighten the hexagon socket head screw (3). cab - Produkttechnik GmbH...
  • Page 47 Fig. 8 k Warning sensor label end Hermes 4 Fig. 8 l Warning sensor label end Hermes 5 cab - Produkttechnik GmbH...

  • Page 48: Warning Sensor Ribbon End

    3. Loosen the screws (6) and move the sensor holder to the right as far as possible.The LED at the sensor is off. 4. Slowly move back the sensor holder to the left until the LED at the sensor goes on. 5. Tighten the screws (6). cab - Produkttechnik GmbH...
  • Page 49 Fig. 8 n Warning sensor ribbon end Hermes 4 Bild 8 o Warning sensor ribbon end Hermes 5 cab - Produkttechnik GmbH...
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  • Page 51: Control Panel

    On the following pages, you will find descriptions of the system modes of the Hermes, the related indications by the LCD display an the LEDs as well as a description of the function keys under differing conditions. cab - Produkttechnik GmbH...

  • Page 52: System Mode Online

    Switch to the next job in the input buffer longer pressing (>1s): Cancels the current print job, Deletes the input buffer (LED CAN blinks), Switch into ONLINE mode PSE key Interrupts the current print job, Switch into PAUSE mode (LED PSE on) cab - Produkttechnik GmbH...

  • Page 53: System Mode Pause

    For scrolling up within the file list of the card. Increases the quantity of labels to be printed. PSE key Confirms file selection. Moves the cursor to be right when setting the quantity of labels to print. Switch into PRINT mode cab - Produkttechnik GmbH...

  • Page 54: Setup

    (i.e. switch into ONLINE mode (LED ONL on) FF key Skips to next setup parameter. Reduces numerical setup values. CAN key Skips to previous setup parameter. Increases numerical setup values. PSE key Confirms selected settings for parameters. cab - Produkttechnik GmbH...

  • Page 55: Overview Of The Setup Parameters

    Codepage 850 EBCDIC Macintosh Codepage 852 ISO 8895-8 Windows 1252 Windows 1250 Format card Copy memory card Backfeed head lift-off* head down* * Selection "head down" only possible at Hermes 4F/5F smart always Debug mode Pause reprint cab - Produkttechnik GmbH...

  • Page 56: Error Messages

    Cancels the current print job. Switch into ONLINE mode. (LED ONL on, LED CAN off, LED PSE off) If ONLINE mode cannot be entered, switch printer on and off again. If the fault remains again, contact Technical Service. cab - Produkttechnik GmbH...

  • Page 57: Appendix A - Built-In Dimensions

    The drawings at the next pages show the most important function dimensions to integrate the Hermes : Page A-2 : Hermes 4N Page A-3 : Hermes 4F Page A-4 : Hermes 5N Page A-5 : Hermes 5F cab - Produkttechnik GmbH...
  • Page 58 Bracket 5942471 Feet 5537748 Compressed air service pressed air service unit 4xM5 on the bottom Tamp Applicator with Lif Applicator with Lift Cylinder Type 1100-220 H 5537950 Transfer Printer Hermes sfer Printer Hermes 4N 5537500 7500 cab - Produkttechnik GmbH...
  • Page 59 Compressed air service unit mpressed air service unit Tamp Applicator with Lift Cylind mp Applicator with Lift Cylinder Type 1100-220 H 4xM5 on the bottom 5537950 37950 Transfer Printer Hermes 4F ansfer Printer Hermes 4F 5537503 37503 cab - Produkttechnik GmbH...
  • Page 60 5537748 7748 Compressed air service unit mpressed air service unit Tamp Applicator with Lift Cylinder Type 1 p Applicator with Lift Cylinder Type 1100-220H 5537950 7950 Transfer Printer Hermes 5N sfer Printer Hermes 5N 5537501 7501 cab - Produkttechnik GmbH...
  • Page 61 245.7 Bracket 5942472 Feet 5537748 Compressed air service unit ssed air service unit Tamp Applicator with Lift Cylinder Type 1 pplicator with Lift Cylinder Type 1100-220H 5537950 Transfer Printer Hermes 5F r Printer Hermes 5F 5537506 cab - Produkttechnik GmbH...

  • Page 62: Appendix B - Pin Assignment Of The Interface Connectors

    Clear to send Logic Ground TDATA+ Transmit Data (RS-422, RS-485) TDATA- Transmit Data (RS-422, RS-485) RDATA+ Receive Data (RS-422, RS-485) RDATA- Receive Data (RS-422, RS-485) Data Terminal Ready Table B-1 Signals of the serial interface connector cab - Produkttechnik GmbH...

  • Page 63: Interface Cable For Rs-232

    Interface cable with 25 pin computer connector for RS-232 with protocol " ---" or "XON/XOFF" Hermes 9 pin connector 25 pin plug Fig. B-3 Interface cable with 9 pin computer connector for RS-232 with protocol " ---" or "XON/XOFF" cab - Produkttechnik GmbH...
  • Page 64 B-1 to obtain a suitable cable. The connectors of TDATA+ and RDATA+ as well as TDATA- and RDATA- at the plug-in-connection of the cable must be united. If there is a very large transfer distance a termination of the cables is recommended. cab - Produkttechnik GmbH...

  • Page 65: Pin Assignment Of The Parallel Interface Connector

    In the event of any difficulties, consult the manufacturer of your computer on the pin assignment of the computer's interface. Use the pin assignment of the printer as shown in Table B-2 to obtain a suitable cable. cab - Produkttechnik GmbH...
  • Page 66 Hermes has a 15 pin SUB-D plug at the rear side. The signal set of this interface includes on the one hand the signals needed to couple a non-cab- applicator and on the other hand status signals of the warning sensors "label end"...
  • Page 67 All outputs are switched by relays which all have one common reverse line (PIN 10 of the the plug). [OUT] Reverse line (Pin10) Fig. B-9 Circuit of the outputs Electrical requirements : = 42 V = 100 mA cab - Produkttechnik GmbH...
  • Page 68 If the signal is active, the relay in the output circuit is closed. Green The voltage at the Hermes is switched on. If the signal is active, the relay in the output circuit is closed. The green lamp of the warning light is compatible to the signal 'Green'. cab - Produkttechnik GmbH...
  • Page 69 If the signal is active, the relay in the output circuit is closed. Label in present position A printed label is in the present position. Message for the connected applicator to start the labelling process. If the signal is active, the relay in the output circuit is closed. cab - Produkttechnik GmbH...

  • Page 70: Appendix C - Spare Parts List (Extract

    PCB CPU Hermes 4/5 5537762 Stepper Motor 5537770 Transport Roller 5537771 Print Roller 5537775 Transport Locking Roller 5537845 PCB Driver Electronics 5537848 PCB Printhead Adapter 5537996 PCB Warning 5560434 Printhead NM3004-UA21B Wearing parts are printed bold cab - Produkttechnik GmbH...
  • Page 71 - Interference Resistance in both EN 50082-1: 1992-12 Industrial and Small Plants Signed for, and on behalf of, the Manufacturer : cab Produkttechnik Sömmerda Gesellschaft für Computer- und Automationsbausteine mbH 99610 Sömmerda Sömmerda, 10.07.98 Erwin Fascher Managing Director cab - Produkttechnik GmbH...

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