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cablabel S3

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What cablabel S3 is

cablabel S3 is label design and printing software for cab devices, available for Windows desktop use. Its visual designer displays a WYSIWYG view and lets users work with text, graphics, barcodes, variable data, formulas and layers. A printer spooler monitors printer status and retains interrupted print jobs so they can be added again automatically. Users can work with native JScript functions and import or export JScript files. Pro supports ODBC, OLEDB and SQLite databases, while the Database Connector is an optional feature. Labels can also be printed from SAP through SAPscript, SmartForms or Adobe Interactive Forms. cablabel S3 Lite is a free download for creating and printing simple labels for cab printers. A separate Demo runs for up to 30 days, but printing is limited for testing and JScript Viewer and stand-alone mode are excluded. cablabel S3 Print is designed for manufacturing or warehouse operators who select labels, enter variable data and print quantities through a simplified interface. cab is headquartered in Karlsruhe, Germany, and says it was founded in 1975 and operates in eight countries. Remote support can include screen viewing, online assistance and training.

Who it suits

cablabel S3 suits people creating and printing labels for cab printers, from users making simple labels in Lite to teams using variable data and batch printing. Its Print interface is aimed at manufacturing and warehouse operators selecting labels, entering data and printing quantities.

What it does well

  • WYSIWYG designer supports text, graphics, barcodes, formulas, and layers.
  • Printer spooler retains interrupted print jobs for automatic re-addition.
  • Pro supports ODBC, OLEDB, and SQLite databases.
  • Labels can be printed from SAP forms.
  • Lite is a free download for simple cab-printer labels.

What to know first

  • Runs on Microsoft Windows 32-bit or 64-bit only.
  • Terminal servers and Citrix are not supported.
  • Demo printing is limited for testing.

Limits

The Demo lasts up to 30 days, limits printing to testing, and excludes JScript Viewer and stand-alone mode. Lite supports creating and printing simple labels for cab printers.

Plans

PlanBilled and limitsPrice
cablabel S3 Proprice by quote · single or multiple workstations · software activation requiredOn request

As cab.de lists them, read 8 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Getting started

  1. Visit https://www.cab.de/en/marking/label-software/cablabel-s3/
  2. Download cablabel S3 Lite for simple label creation and printing.
  3. Use the Demo for up to 30 days to evaluate the software.
  4. Choose Pro if database support for ODBC, OLEDB or SQLite is needed.
  5. Install on Microsoft Windows 32-bit or 64-bit.

Verdict

Choose cablabel S3 for designing and printing labels on cab devices, particularly if you need variable data, batch printing, JScript or database connectivity. Lite covers simple label tasks at no cost. Look elsewhere if you need terminal server or Citrix support, or a platform other than Windows.

Questions

Is cablabel S3 free?

cablabel S3 Lite is available as a free download. The separate Demo lasts up to 30 days.

Which operating systems does it support?

It runs on Microsoft Windows 32-bit or 64-bit. Terminal servers and Citrix are not supported.

What databases does Pro support?

Pro supports ODBC, OLEDB and SQLite databases. The Database Connector is an optional feature.

Can I print labels from SAP?

Yes. Labels can be printed from SAP using SAPscript, SmartForms or Adobe Interactive Forms.

Who makes cablabel S3?

cab is headquartered in Karlsruhe, Germany. The company says it was founded in 1975 and operates in eight countries.

Facts from cablabel S3's own pages

Company background
cab says it was founded in 1975 and operates in eight countries. · cab.de, 8 Oct 2026
Database connectivity
Pro supports ODBC, OLEDB, and SQLite databases, and the Database Connector can be integrated as an optional feature. · cab.de, 8 Oct 2026
Demo limits
The free Demo lasts up to 30 days; JScript Viewer and stand-alone mode are excluded, and printing is limited for testing. · cab.de, 8 Oct 2026
Founded
1975 · cab.de, 28 Sept 2026
Free edition
cablabel S3 Lite is available as a free download and supports creating and printing simple labels for cab printers. · cab.de, 8 Oct 2026
Headquarters
Karlsruhe, Germany · cab.de, 28 Sept 2026
Intended users
cablabel S3 Print is designed for manufacturing or warehouse operators who select labels, enter variable data and print quantities through a simplified interface. · cab.de, 8 Oct 2026
Label design
Its designer provides a WYSIWYG view and supports text, graphics, barcodes, variable data, formulas, and layers. · cab.de, 8 Oct 2026
Operating system
The listed operating system is Microsoft Windows 32-bit or 64-bit; the page states that terminal servers and Citrix are not supported. · cab.de, 8 Oct 2026
Printer management
The printer spooler monitors printer states and saves interrupted print jobs so they can be added again automatically. · cab.de, 8 Oct 2026
Programming
The software supports native JScript functions, including importing and exporting JScript files. · cab.de, 8 Oct 2026
Purpose
cablabel S3 is label design and printing software for cab devices. · cab.de, 8 Oct 2026
SAP
Labels can be printed from SAP using SAPscript, SmartForms, or Adobe Interactive Forms. · cab.de, 8 Oct 2026
Security
cab says it is setting up an information security management system under ISO 27001 and is seeking certification; the page does not state that certification has been achieved. · cab.de, 8 Oct 2026
Support
cab offers remote support that lets its support staff view a PC screen and work with the user online or provide online training. · cab.de, 8 Oct 2026

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