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Jerry Feldman wrote: > ...most of the labels that I originally put onto the cables came off. How are you adhering the labels to the wires? Are you running the label parallel to the wire? You might have better luck if you change your technique. I've had good success with a consumer-grade Dymo labeler if I attach the labels perpendicular to the wire - like a flag on a flag pole. I repeat the message twice on the label with some space in between. This way the tape adheres to itself, which it does much better than sticking to the wire jacket, and it isn't being forced to conform to a small bending radius on its short dimension. Not as neat as a label running parallel to the jacket, but more visible from more angles. > Looking into the Staples catalog, they have Rhino White Flexible > Nylon labels and Rhino White Permanent Polyester labels in addition > to the standard labels. I see Rhino products (a Dymo brand, if I recall correctly) in electronic distributor catalogs frequently, and I had always assumed that the labels made for them only fit in their "pro grade" overpriced labeler. > I do see in the catalog that there are TZ cable/write marking tapes for > Brother Ptouch. That might be worth a try. Another option that might work for low-volume use are cable tags. Specifically the kind shown here: http://www.wiremarkersplus.com/sidewinder_cable_tags.html which provide a flat, rectangular surface running parallel to the wire jacket. You'd attach your existing Dymo labels to it. The tag attaches to the wire using a "zip tie" (wire tie) mechanism. -Tom -- Tom Metro Venture Logic, Newton, MA, USA "Enterprise solutions through open source." Professional Profile: http://tmetro.venturelogic.com/
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