Thermopatch HiQ-EOS Series Textile Label Printers for Workwear and Flatwork
High-volume heat seal label printer
The Thermopatch HiQ-EOS series are flexible textile label printers designed for creating printed labels on workwear, flatwork, and personalized clothing without requiring a separate computer. Available in two models, the HiQ-EOS-2 and HiQ-EOS-5, these compact label printers feature color touchscreen displays and enable standalone label printing for commercial laundries, dry cleaners, hotels, uniform services, and garment marking operations. With fast processors, wireless connectivity via Bluetooth and WLAN, and the ability to connect a keyboard directly to the printer, the EOS series provides versatile label creation capability. Previously designed label layouts can be saved using internal memory or USB drive for easy retrieval and reprinting. Compatible with continuous tape or pre-punched tape when equipped with the optional perforation blade, these user-friendly textile label printers are supplied in South Africa by Unicorp for professional garment identification applications.
Standalone textile label printers with touchscreen and wireless connectivity for computer-free operation
The HiQ-EOS series textile label printers deliver leading technology at an attractive price point for operations requiring flexible label printing without computer dependency. The color touchscreen display provides intuitive operation for creating and printing textile labels directly at the printer. Fast processors ensure responsive performance when designing labels, adding data, or retrieving saved layouts. Wireless connectivity via Bluetooth and WLAN allows the EOS printers to work virtually anywhere in the facility without requiring fixed computer connections or network cabling. A keyboard can be connected directly to the EOS-2 and EOS-5 for faster text entry compared to touchscreen typing, combining the convenience of standalone operation with the efficiency of keyboard input. Previously designed label layouts are stored in internal memory or can be saved to USB drives, making it easy to retrieve frequently used label templates, add customer names or tracking information, and print labels quickly. The optional perforation blade accessory enables use of both continuous tape rolls and pre-punched tape formats for different labeling workflows.
Key benefits
- No computer required for operation: Standalone textile label printers with touchscreen control eliminate the need for separate computers, simplifying installation and reducing equipment costs.
- Color touchscreen display: Intuitive touchscreen interface allows operators to design labels, input text, retrieve saved layouts, and control printing directly at the printer.
- Wireless connectivity via Bluetooth and WLAN: Work virtually anywhere in the facility without requiring fixed network cabling or computer connections, providing placement flexibility.
- Direct keyboard connection capability: Connect a keyboard directly to the EOS-2 or EOS-5 for faster text entry compared to touchscreen typing, increasing label creation efficiency.
- Fast processor for responsive operation: Quick processing ensures smooth performance when designing labels, adding customer data, or retrieving saved layouts without lag.
- Internal memory and USB storage: Save frequently used label layouts to internal memory or USB drives for easy retrieval, reducing setup time for repeat label printing.
- Compact dimensions: Measuring just 189 x 322 x 253 mm and weighing only 5 kg, the EOS printers fit easily on workbenches or in limited space environments.
- Quiet operation under 55 decibels: Very low noise level makes the printers suitable for use in customer-facing areas without noise disturbance.
- Optional perforation blade: Add cutter accessory to work with continuous tape rolls or pre-punched tape formats, providing workflow flexibility.
- Versatile label applications: Suitable for workwear identification, flatwork marking, personalized clothing labels, hotel linen tracking, and uniform identification systems.
- Multiple interface options: Bluetooth, USB, and Ethernet connectivity provide flexible integration options for different facility setups and workflows.
- CE certification: Meets European safety standards for professional textile equipment, ensuring safe operation in commercial environments.
Model Configurations
HiQ-EOS-2
Compact textile label printer with color touchscreen display for standalone label creation and printing. Features fast processor, wireless connectivity via Bluetooth and WLAN, direct keyboard connection capability, internal memory and USB storage for saved layouts. Weighs 5 kg with compact dimensions of 189 x 322 x 253 mm. Suitable for small to medium-sized garment marking operations requiring flexible label printing without computer dependency. Compatible with continuous and pre-punched tape when equipped with optional cutter accessory.
HiQ-EOS-5
The larger capacity model in the EOS series, offering the same features as the EOS-2 with enhanced capability for higher volume label printing operations. Features color touchscreen display, fast processor, wireless connectivity via Bluetooth and WLAN, direct keyboard connection, internal memory and USB storage. Weighs 5 kg with the same compact dimensions of 189 x 322 x 253 mm. Ideal for commercial laundries, hotels, and uniform services with higher daily label printing requirements.
Technical Specifications
Accessories and Compatible Label Tape
The following accessories and compatible label tapes are available for the HiQ-EOS series textile label printers: Optional perforation blade cutter (MACHIQ-5965520) for working with continuous or pre-punched tape. Compatible label tapes include CombiTex, CombiPly, Fastag, HiQ tape, and Hytex textile labeling materials. Contact Unicorp for guidance on selecting appropriate label tape types for your specific garment identification requirements including workwear labeling, flatwork marking, hotel linen tracking, and uniform identification applications.
Why Choose Unicorp
FAQs
No. The HiQ-EOS series printers are designed for standalone operation without requiring a separate computer. All label design, text entry, and printing control is performed directly at the printer using the color touchscreen display. Previously designed label layouts can be saved to internal memory or USB drives for easy retrieval. A keyboard can also be connected directly to the printer for faster text entry without needing a computer.
Both models share the same physical dimensions (189 x 322 x 253 mm) and weight (5 kg), as well as core features including color touchscreen, wireless connectivity, and keyboard connection capability. The EOS-5 is the larger capacity model designed for higher volume label printing operations, making it more suitable for commercial laundries, hotels, and uniform services with greater daily label printing requirements compared to the EOS-2.
Yes. The HiQ-EOS series printers allow you to save previously designed label layouts to internal memory or USB drives. This makes it easy to retrieve frequently used label templates, add customer names or tracking information, and print labels quickly without recreating the layout each time. This feature significantly speeds up label production for repeat orders or standard label formats.
The HiQ-EOS series is suitable for creating labels on workwear identification, flatwork marking (sheets, towels, table linens), personalized clothing labels, hotel linen tracking systems, and uniform identification tags. The printers work with various Thermopatch label tapes including CombiTex, CombiPly, Fastag, HiQ tape, and Hytex materials for different textile labeling applications.
The HiQ-EOS-2 and EOS-5 support direct keyboard connection via USB interface. Simply connect a standard USB keyboard to the printer and you can use it for text entry instead of typing on the touchscreen. This provides faster data entry for customer names, tracking numbers, and other label information, particularly useful for high-volume labeling operations.
Yes. Unicorp supplies compatible Thermopatch label tapes for the HiQ-EOS series including CombiTex, CombiPly, Fastag, HiQ tape, and Hytex textile labeling materials. We can advise on the most appropriate label tape type for your specific application requirements including durability needs, wash temperature resistance, and label size. Contact Unicorp for label tape ordering and guidance on label design for optimal results.