Print labels with two colors and apply them in real time

Hermes C is the world's first system for printing labels with two colors and applying them right after. It has been designed in particular for applications according to GHS.

Integral retraction enables individual labels be printed and applied on demand without loss.

All shapes of containers can be labeled, such as bottles, cans, barrels, buckets, cardboard boxes or pallets.

A modular system provides solutions for any application.

" 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

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1 Graphic display
White backlighting enables good legibility. Depending on the installation, the display can be rotated in steps of 90°.

2 Navigator pad
In addition to the display, it enables simple menu control. The day-and-night design only features operable positions.

3 Ribbon retainer
Replacing a ribbon is no big deal thanks to three-part clamping axles.

4 Metal chassis
Resistance to torsion facilitates component assembly. Made of cast aluminum

5 Print positioning
It is implemented automatically after a new roll of labels has been inserted. Reference values remain intact even when a unit is switched off.

6 Print heads 1 and 2
Select pressing force according to the width of a label.

7 Automatic ribbon saving
Print head 1 is lifted along unprinted spots of a label and the ribbon is stopped while such labels are fed.

8 Pulling system
Ball-bearing transport rollers enable accurate print images.

9 Label unwinder
A swing arm and an integral brake enable labels be unwound at constant force.

10 Liner rewinder
Subsequent to all the labels been dispensed, the entire liner tape is rewound. Rolls can be removed easily on the basis of an expanding axle.

11 Cover
It can be assembled to prevent from dust or damage.

Standard     Option

Label printer	Hermes C 6L/300-3
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
Material
Labels on rolls	Paper, plastics such as PET, PE, PP, PVC, PU, acrylate, PI
Thickness / weight mm	0.03 - 0.06
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
Roll: outside diameter  mm max.	305
Roll: core diameter mm	76
Roll: winding	outside or inside
Ribbon
Color layer	outside or inside
Roll Outside diameter mm max.	80
Core diameter mm	25
Variable ribbon length m max.	450
Width2) mm max.	165
Ribbon saver print head 1
Internal rewinder
Outer diameter mm max.	210
Core diameter mm	76
Dimensions and weight
Height x depth x width mm	550 x 630 x 320
Weight  kg approx.	30
Label sensor
Transmissive	detecting leading margins of a label and materials ending
Distance to locating edge mm	4-47
Electronics
Processor 32 bit clock rate MHz	266
RAM MB	64
IFFS MB Flash	8
Slot for CompactFlash Type I
Battery for date and real time display / Data preserved if power turns off
Acoustic alarm in cases of errors
Interfaces
RS232C 1,200 to 230,400 baud/8 bit
USB 2.0 highspeed slave for PC
Ethernet 10/100 Mbit/s, LPD, RawIP printing, ftp printing, DHCP, HTTP, FTP, SMTP, SNMP, TIME, zeroconf, mDNS, SOAP
2 USB master for plugging an external control panel, a keyboard, scanner, service key
Warning light
Digital I/O
Applicator
External e-stop
Compressed air main valve
Operating data
Voltage	100-240 V ~ 50/60 Hz, PFC
Consumption of power	< 10 W in standby / 100 W in typical operation / max. 165 W
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, ICES-3

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1. Limitations may occur with small labels, slim or strongly adhesive materials. Critical applications require testing.
2. A ribbon should be at least as wide as the liner material.

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Case study: Hermes C at TFL France

At TFL various chemical containers are labeled with Hermes C systems

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