how to label existing cables?

[hollywood_steve]

I've had the thrill of building two good sized patchbays from scratch
over the past couple of years, so I've gotten pretty good at labelling
raw cable with those pre-printed adhesive characters specifically made
for labelling cable and then a piece of clear heat shrink tubing. The
result is durable and easy to read; but it only works when you have
raw wire without connectors already installed. I just installed the
permanent cabling in my new studio (all pre-fabricated by AVCables,
HIGHLY recommended, and very inexpensive) and I'm completely stumped
at how to label cables that already have connectors at both ends. I
could use the pre-printed adhesive labels, but they really work best
when covered by heat shrink tubing. And that's the problem, no way to
get the tubing on terminated cables. How do you guys label "finished"
cables?

thanks.

steve

[George]

In article >,
(hollywood_steve) wrote:

> I've had the thrill of building two good sized patchbays from scratch
> over the past couple of years, so I've gotten pretty good at labelling
> raw cable with those pre-printed adhesive characters specifically made
> for labelling cable and then a piece of clear heat shrink tubing. The
> result is durable and easy to read; but it only works when you have
> raw wire without connectors already installed. I just installed the
> permanent cabling in my new studio (all pre-fabricated by AVCables,
> HIGHLY recommended, and very inexpensive) and I'm completely stumped
> at how to label cables that already have connectors at both ends. I
> could use the pre-printed adhesive labels, but they really work best
> when covered by heat shrink tubing. And that's the problem, no way to
> get the tubing on terminated cables. How do you guys label "finished"
> cables?
>
> thanks.
>
> steve
>

Heatshrink.com you can source tubing with a 4 to 1 shrink ratio as
opposed to the normal 2 to 1
or d what I do
I use a brother labeler and just replace the labels when they get bunged
up. it really takes quite a bit of abuse
also some labels are thermal transfer and if you try to heat shrink over
them they just turn black
George

[George]

In article >,
(hollywood_steve) wrote:

> I've had the thrill of building two good sized patchbays from scratch
> over the past couple of years, so I've gotten pretty good at labelling
> raw cable with those pre-printed adhesive characters specifically made
> for labelling cable and then a piece of clear heat shrink tubing. The
> result is durable and easy to read; but it only works when you have
> raw wire without connectors already installed. I just installed the
> permanent cabling in my new studio (all pre-fabricated by AVCables,
> HIGHLY recommended, and very inexpensive) and I'm completely stumped
> at how to label cables that already have connectors at both ends. I
> could use the pre-printed adhesive labels, but they really work best
> when covered by heat shrink tubing. And that's the problem, no way to
> get the tubing on terminated cables. How do you guys label "finished"
> cables?
>
> thanks.
>
> steve
>

Heatshrink.com you can source tubing with a 4 to 1 shrink ratio as
opposed to the normal 2 to 1
or d what I do
I use a brother labeler and just replace the labels when they get bunged
up. it really takes quite a bit of abuse
also some labels are thermal transfer and if you try to heat shrink over
them they just turn black
George

[Pat Janes]

In article >,
(hollywood_steve) wrote:

> I'm completely stumped
> at how to label cables that already have connectors at both ends. I
> could use the pre-printed adhesive labels, but they really work best
> when covered by heat shrink tubing. And that's the problem, no way to
> get the tubing on terminated cables. How do you guys label "finished"
> cables?

Thomas & Betts make a line of self-laminating wire markers. In an
install they should last for many years. The Thomas & Betts site is
huge, so it's hard to find anything on it. Do a google search for
"thomas & betts e-z code wire marker" and you'll find a link to a PDF
e-z code catalogue.

[Pat Janes]

In article >,
(hollywood_steve) wrote:

> I'm completely stumped
> at how to label cables that already have connectors at both ends. I
> could use the pre-printed adhesive labels, but they really work best
> when covered by heat shrink tubing. And that's the problem, no way to
> get the tubing on terminated cables. How do you guys label "finished"
> cables?

Thomas & Betts make a line of self-laminating wire markers. In an
install they should last for many years. The Thomas & Betts site is
huge, so it's hard to find anything on it. Do a google search for
"thomas & betts e-z code wire marker" and you'll find a link to a PDF
e-z code catalogue.

[Mike Rivers]

In article > writes:

> Thomas & Betts make a line of self-laminating wire markers. In an
> install they should last for many years.

I've used these before (admittedly around 20 years ago - materials
might be different now) and found that within a couple of years, those
that didn't come unwrapped and leave goo on the cable started to turn
yellow and lose their transparency. They're good for temporary labels,
but not something you might leave in place for several years and then
need to trace.

I print paper labels on my computer printer (font size appropriate for
the wire diameter). When I have free ends, I slip the label under a
piece of clear heat shrink tubing and shrink it in place. I've had
some of those that are close to 20 years old now and are still solidly
in place and easily readable.

I've found that clear packing tape works well for securing labels to
cable when there are connectors already installed. Also, particulary
with 1/4" phone plugs, I'm inclined to put the lable on the plug body
itself rather than the cable. The tape sticks better, and because of
the larger diameter, I can use a larger font that's easier for my poor
old tired eyes to read in the dark. I've also used the
paper-under-heatshrink approach on 1/4" plugs, using 1/2" clear heat
shrink tubing, but I haven't found an equivalent approach that works
well with XLR connectors.


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[Mike Rivers]

In article > writes:

> Thomas & Betts make a line of self-laminating wire markers. In an
> install they should last for many years.

I've used these before (admittedly around 20 years ago - materials
might be different now) and found that within a couple of years, those
that didn't come unwrapped and leave goo on the cable started to turn
yellow and lose their transparency. They're good for temporary labels,
but not something you might leave in place for several years and then
need to trace.

I print paper labels on my computer printer (font size appropriate for
the wire diameter). When I have free ends, I slip the label under a
piece of clear heat shrink tubing and shrink it in place. I've had
some of those that are close to 20 years old now and are still solidly
in place and easily readable.

I've found that clear packing tape works well for securing labels to
cable when there are connectors already installed. Also, particulary
with 1/4" phone plugs, I'm inclined to put the lable on the plug body
itself rather than the cable. The tape sticks better, and because of
the larger diameter, I can use a larger font that's easier for my poor
old tired eyes to read in the dark. I've also used the
paper-under-heatshrink approach on 1/4" plugs, using 1/2" clear heat
shrink tubing, but I haven't found an equivalent approach that works
well with XLR connectors.


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[ScotFraser]

<< How do you guys label "finished"
> cables? >>

I put a Brother label on the connector, then wrap some clear plastic tape
around that. The tape is a 2" stretchable tape that may be intended for
temporary affixing of carpeting to convention center floors. It doesn't dry
out, doesn't shrink, doesn't discolor.


Scott Fraser

[ScotFraser]

<< How do you guys label "finished"
> cables? >>

I put a Brother label on the connector, then wrap some clear plastic tape
around that. The tape is a 2" stretchable tape that may be intended for
temporary affixing of carpeting to convention center floors. It doesn't dry
out, doesn't shrink, doesn't discolor.


Scott Fraser

[ScotFraser]

<< I've also used the
paper-under-heatshrink approach on 1/4" plugs, using 1/2" clear heat
shrink tubing, but I haven't found an equivalent approach that works
well with XLR connectors. >>

The taper on the XLRs tends to allow the shrink to slip off. I've had good
results with a clear stretchable adhesive tape.


Scott Fraser

[ScotFraser]

<< I've also used the
paper-under-heatshrink approach on 1/4" plugs, using 1/2" clear heat
shrink tubing, but I haven't found an equivalent approach that works
well with XLR connectors. >>

The taper on the XLRs tends to allow the shrink to slip off. I've had good
results with a clear stretchable adhesive tape.


Scott Fraser

[Rick Auricchio]

The Brady LAT- line of self-laminating markers has worked well for me.
I print 'em in the laser printer (studio initials plus a number in
pairs, e.g. ALS304) so they can go on each end of a cable.

No problem with delamination or yellowing, and most of them have been
in place for over five years, on both fixed studio cables and
live-sound ones.

--
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Rick Auricchio Acoustic Legacy Studios
....owner, engineer, solder jockey, caterer, janitor, session bassist.
Everyone has the right to be stupid; some just abuse the privilege.

[Rick Auricchio]

The Brady LAT- line of self-laminating markers has worked well for me.
I print 'em in the laser printer (studio initials plus a number in
pairs, e.g. ALS304) so they can go on each end of a cable.

No problem with delamination or yellowing, and most of them have been
in place for over five years, on both fixed studio cables and
live-sound ones.

--
- rick http://www.cfcl.com/~rick/
Rick Auricchio Acoustic Legacy Studios
....owner, engineer, solder jockey, caterer, janitor, session bassist.
Everyone has the right to be stupid; some just abuse the privilege.

[Lee Salter]

(hollywood_steve) wrote in message >...
> I've had the thrill of building two good sized patchbays from scratch
> over the past couple of years, so I've gotten pretty good at labelling
> raw cable with those pre-printed adhesive characters specifically made
> for labelling cable and then a piece of clear heat shrink tubing. The
> result is durable and easy to read; but it only works when you have
> raw wire without connectors already installed. I just installed the
> permanent cabling in my new studio (all pre-fabricated by AVCables,
> HIGHLY recommended, and very inexpensive) and I'm completely stumped
> at how to label cables that already have connectors at both ends. I
> could use the pre-printed adhesive labels, but they really work best
> when covered by heat shrink tubing. And that's the problem, no way to
> get the tubing on terminated cables. How do you guys label "finished"
> cables?
>
> thanks.
>
> steve
>

If the cable happens to have a gray jacket, you can write on it with an
ultra fine point "Sharpie".

Lee Salter

[Lee Salter]

(hollywood_steve) wrote in message >...
> I've had the thrill of building two good sized patchbays from scratch
> over the past couple of years, so I've gotten pretty good at labelling
> raw cable with those pre-printed adhesive characters specifically made
> for labelling cable and then a piece of clear heat shrink tubing. The
> result is durable and easy to read; but it only works when you have
> raw wire without connectors already installed. I just installed the
> permanent cabling in my new studio (all pre-fabricated by AVCables,
> HIGHLY recommended, and very inexpensive) and I'm completely stumped
> at how to label cables that already have connectors at both ends. I
> could use the pre-printed adhesive labels, but they really work best
> when covered by heat shrink tubing. And that's the problem, no way to
> get the tubing on terminated cables. How do you guys label "finished"
> cables?
>
> thanks.
>
> steve
>

If the cable happens to have a gray jacket, you can write on it with an
ultra fine point "Sharpie".

Lee Salter

[Logan Shaw]

Lee Salter wrote:
> If the cable happens to have a gray jacket, you can write on it with an
> ultra fine point "Sharpie".

Hmm, looking at their web site, I can see Sharpie also has a metallic
color fine point marker that could be used for writing on black.

And they also have a couple of "Industrial" markers, which are black,
but they have one in "Ultra Fine Point". You could probably write
directly on the metal shell of the connector at the end of the cable
with one of those.

- Logan

[Logan Shaw]

Lee Salter wrote:
> If the cable happens to have a gray jacket, you can write on it with an
> ultra fine point "Sharpie".

Hmm, looking at their web site, I can see Sharpie also has a metallic
color fine point marker that could be used for writing on black.

And they also have a couple of "Industrial" markers, which are black,
but they have one in "Ultra Fine Point". You could probably write
directly on the metal shell of the connector at the end of the cable
with one of those.

- Logan

[Nmm]

Brady and Panduit make proper labels for cables that can be put on
"later" ( after connector , soldering or punching down to patch bay)


They are in 8.5 " x 11" sheets, and an ink jet printer will run them
off with alpha numeric text.


The lable is a sticker with a white part, where the number is printed,
and a clear part, that covers the white part when wrapped around the
cable.

[Nmm]

Brady and Panduit make proper labels for cables that can be put on
"later" ( after connector , soldering or punching down to patch bay)


They are in 8.5 " x 11" sheets, and an ink jet printer will run them
off with alpha numeric text.


The lable is a sticker with a white part, where the number is printed,
and a clear part, that covers the white part when wrapped around the
cable.

[Richard Crowley]

"Nmm" wrote ...
> Brady and Panduit make proper labels for cables that can be put on
> "later" ( after connector , soldering or punching down to patch bay)
>
>
> They are in 8.5 " x 11" sheets, and an ink jet printer will run them
> off with alpha numeric text.
>
>
> The lable is a sticker with a white part, where the number is printed,
> and a clear part, that covers the white part when wrapped around the
> cable.

Sounds like a perfect description of the kind that Mr. Rivers
described as turning yellow and gooey after a couple of years.
Or did you miss that post (from this morning)?

I've seen some military-grade ones that hadn't turned yellow
after several years. But never seen any that hadn't turned into
a sticky mess.

[Richard Crowley]

"Nmm" wrote ...
> Brady and Panduit make proper labels for cables that can be put on
> "later" ( after connector , soldering or punching down to patch bay)
>
>
> They are in 8.5 " x 11" sheets, and an ink jet printer will run them
> off with alpha numeric text.
>
>
> The lable is a sticker with a white part, where the number is printed,
> and a clear part, that covers the white part when wrapped around the
> cable.

Sounds like a perfect description of the kind that Mr. Rivers
described as turning yellow and gooey after a couple of years.
Or did you miss that post (from this morning)?

I've seen some military-grade ones that hadn't turned yellow
after several years. But never seen any that hadn't turned into
a sticky mess.

[Scott Dorsey]

In article >,
Richard Crowley > wrote:
>"Nmm" wrote ...
>> Brady and Panduit make proper labels for cables that can be put on
>> "later" ( after connector , soldering or punching down to patch bay)
>>
>>
>> They are in 8.5 " x 11" sheets, and an ink jet printer will run them
>> off with alpha numeric text.
>>
>>
>> The lable is a sticker with a white part, where the number is printed,
>> and a clear part, that covers the white part when wrapped around the
>> cable.
>
>Sounds like a perfect description of the kind that Mr. Rivers
>described as turning yellow and gooey after a couple of years.
>Or did you miss that post (from this morning)?
>
>I've seen some military-grade ones that hadn't turned yellow
>after several years. But never seen any that hadn't turned into
>a sticky mess.

I use white heatshrink sleeves, and write on them with a Sharpie. Nobody
else can read my illegible handwriting, so they're less likely to steal a
line from me without asking...
--scott
--
"C'est un Nagra. C'est suisse, et tres, tres precis."

[Scott Dorsey]

In article >,
Richard Crowley > wrote:
>"Nmm" wrote ...
>> Brady and Panduit make proper labels for cables that can be put on
>> "later" ( after connector , soldering or punching down to patch bay)
>>
>>
>> They are in 8.5 " x 11" sheets, and an ink jet printer will run them
>> off with alpha numeric text.
>>
>>
>> The lable is a sticker with a white part, where the number is printed,
>> and a clear part, that covers the white part when wrapped around the
>> cable.
>
>Sounds like a perfect description of the kind that Mr. Rivers
>described as turning yellow and gooey after a couple of years.
>Or did you miss that post (from this morning)?
>
>I've seen some military-grade ones that hadn't turned yellow
>after several years. But never seen any that hadn't turned into
>a sticky mess.

I use white heatshrink sleeves, and write on them with a Sharpie. Nobody
else can read my illegible handwriting, so they're less likely to steal a
line from me without asking...
--scott
--
"C'est un Nagra. C'est suisse, et tres, tres precis."

[Scott Dorsey]

In article >,
Richard Crowley > wrote:
>"Nmm" wrote ...
>> Brady and Panduit make proper labels for cables that can be put on
>> "later" ( after connector , soldering or punching down to patch bay)
>>
>>
>> They are in 8.5 " x 11" sheets, and an ink jet printer will run them
>> off with alpha numeric text.
>>
>>
>> The lable is a sticker with a white part, where the number is printed,
>> and a clear part, that covers the white part when wrapped around the
>> cable.
>
>Sounds like a perfect description of the kind that Mr. Rivers
>described as turning yellow and gooey after a couple of years.
>Or did you miss that post (from this morning)?
>
>I've seen some military-grade ones that hadn't turned yellow
>after several years. But never seen any that hadn't turned into
>a sticky mess.

I use white heatshrink sleeves, and write on them with a Sharpie. Nobody
else can read my illegible handwriting, so they're less likely to steal a
line from me without asking...
--scott
--
"C'est un Nagra. C'est suisse, et tres, tres precis."

[Scott Dorsey]

In article >,
Richard Crowley > wrote:
>"Nmm" wrote ...
>> Brady and Panduit make proper labels for cables that can be put on
>> "later" ( after connector , soldering or punching down to patch bay)
>>
>>
>> They are in 8.5 " x 11" sheets, and an ink jet printer will run them
>> off with alpha numeric text.
>>
>>
>> The lable is a sticker with a white part, where the number is printed,
>> and a clear part, that covers the white part when wrapped around the
>> cable.
>
>Sounds like a perfect description of the kind that Mr. Rivers
>described as turning yellow and gooey after a couple of years.
>Or did you miss that post (from this morning)?
>
>I've seen some military-grade ones that hadn't turned yellow
>after several years. But never seen any that hadn't turned into
>a sticky mess.

I use white heatshrink sleeves, and write on them with a Sharpie. Nobody
else can read my illegible handwriting, so they're less likely to steal a
line from me without asking...
--scott
--
"C'est un Nagra. C'est suisse, et tres, tres precis."

[George]

when Ilabel wiring for a instal I do not just label the ends
I label about every 10 feet so tracing is easier
usually I use wraps of colored tape for wire runs through plenums
George

[George]

when Ilabel wiring for a instal I do not just label the ends
I label about every 10 feet so tracing is easier
usually I use wraps of colored tape for wire runs through plenums
George

[Max Arwood]

I use Brothers PT-9200DX. I put the labels on the connectors not the cable.
Max Arwood

"hollywood_steve" > wrote in message
om...
> I've had the thrill of building two good sized patchbays from scratch
> over the past couple of years, so I've gotten pretty good at labelling
> raw cable with those pre-printed adhesive characters specifically made
> for labelling cable and then a piece of clear heat shrink tubing. The
> result is durable and easy to read; but it only works when you have
> raw wire without connectors already installed. I just installed the
> permanent cabling in my new studio (all pre-fabricated by AVCables,
> HIGHLY recommended, and very inexpensive) and I'm completely stumped
> at how to label cables that already have connectors at both ends. I
> could use the pre-printed adhesive labels, but they really work best
> when covered by heat shrink tubing. And that's the problem, no way to
> get the tubing on terminated cables. How do you guys label "finished"
> cables?
>
> thanks.
>
> steve
>

[Max Arwood]

I use Brothers PT-9200DX. I put the labels on the connectors not the cable.
Max Arwood

"hollywood_steve" > wrote in message
om...
> I've had the thrill of building two good sized patchbays from scratch
> over the past couple of years, so I've gotten pretty good at labelling
> raw cable with those pre-printed adhesive characters specifically made
> for labelling cable and then a piece of clear heat shrink tubing. The
> result is durable and easy to read; but it only works when you have
> raw wire without connectors already installed. I just installed the
> permanent cabling in my new studio (all pre-fabricated by AVCables,
> HIGHLY recommended, and very inexpensive) and I'm completely stumped
> at how to label cables that already have connectors at both ends. I
> could use the pre-printed adhesive labels, but they really work best
> when covered by heat shrink tubing. And that's the problem, no way to
> get the tubing on terminated cables. How do you guys label "finished"
> cables?
>
> thanks.
>
> steve
>

[Rick Auricchio]

Richard Crowley > wrote:

> "Nmm" wrote ...
> > Brady and Panduit make proper labels for cables...

> Sounds like a perfect description of the kind that Mr. Rivers
> described as turning yellow and gooey after a couple of years.
> Or did you miss that post (from this morning)?

But my followup I indicated that the Bradys haven't yellowed in over
five years.

--
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Rick Auricchio Acoustic Legacy Studios
....owner, engineer, solder jockey, caterer, janitor, session bassist.
Everyone has the right to be stupid; some just abuse the privilege.

[Rick Auricchio]

Richard Crowley > wrote:

> "Nmm" wrote ...
> > Brady and Panduit make proper labels for cables...

> Sounds like a perfect description of the kind that Mr. Rivers
> described as turning yellow and gooey after a couple of years.
> Or did you miss that post (from this morning)?

But my followup I indicated that the Bradys haven't yellowed in over
five years.

--
- rick http://www.cfcl.com/~rick/
Rick Auricchio Acoustic Legacy Studios
....owner, engineer, solder jockey, caterer, janitor, session bassist.
Everyone has the right to be stupid; some just abuse the privilege.

[Mike Rivers]

In article > writes:

> But my followup I indicated that the Bradys haven't yellowed in over
> five years.

That's a good start, but I've had cables in place for 15 years. And
the longer they're in place, the more I need the labels. <g>

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[Mike Rivers]

In article > writes:

> But my followup I indicated that the Bradys haven't yellowed in over
> five years.

That's a good start, but I've had cables in place for 15 years. And
the longer they're in place, the more I need the labels. <g>

--
I'm really Mike Rivers )
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[Tim Perry]

the KROY K5100 wire marking printer is what i would recommend for larger
jobs.

http://www.kroy.com/industrial/index.htm

http://www.kroy.com/industrial/5100spec.asp

i seems to always be on sale for less than the listed price.

it will operate from an external supply but the battery charger is an
optional extra :(

[Tim Perry]

the KROY K5100 wire marking printer is what i would recommend for larger
jobs.

http://www.kroy.com/industrial/index.htm

http://www.kroy.com/industrial/5100spec.asp

i seems to always be on sale for less than the listed price.

it will operate from an external supply but the battery charger is an
optional extra :(

[Jack]

In article >, in
rec.audio.pro, says...
> I've had the thrill of building two good sized patchbays from scratch
> over the past couple of years, so I've gotten pretty good at labelling
> raw cable with those pre-printed adhesive characters specifically made
> for labelling cable and then a piece of clear heat shrink tubing. The
> result is durable and easy to read; but it only works when you have
> raw wire without connectors already installed. I just installed the
> permanent cabling in my new studio (all pre-fabricated by AVCables,
> HIGHLY recommended, and very inexpensive) and I'm completely stumped
> at how to label cables that already have connectors at both ends. I
> could use the pre-printed adhesive labels, but they really work best
> when covered by heat shrink tubing. And that's the problem, no way to
> get the tubing on terminated cables. How do you guys label "finished"
> cables?
>

Brother P-Touch 1400. It's major mission is to label cables and such. It
will also do regular labeling. There are specific tapes to be used in
the machine for cable labels.
--
de Jack N2MPU FN20
Modeling the NYC and NYNH&H in HO and CP Rail and D&H in N
Proud NRA member
addy:

[Jack]

In article >, in
rec.audio.pro, says...
> I've had the thrill of building two good sized patchbays from scratch
> over the past couple of years, so I've gotten pretty good at labelling
> raw cable with those pre-printed adhesive characters specifically made
> for labelling cable and then a piece of clear heat shrink tubing. The
> result is durable and easy to read; but it only works when you have
> raw wire without connectors already installed. I just installed the
> permanent cabling in my new studio (all pre-fabricated by AVCables,
> HIGHLY recommended, and very inexpensive) and I'm completely stumped
> at how to label cables that already have connectors at both ends. I
> could use the pre-printed adhesive labels, but they really work best
> when covered by heat shrink tubing. And that's the problem, no way to
> get the tubing on terminated cables. How do you guys label "finished"
> cables?
>

Brother P-Touch 1400. It's major mission is to label cables and such. It
will also do regular labeling. There are specific tapes to be used in
the machine for cable labels.
--
de Jack N2MPU FN20
Modeling the NYC and NYNH&H in HO and CP Rail and D&H in N
Proud NRA member
addy:

[Mike Rivers]

In article > writes:

> Brother P-Touch 1400. It's major mission is to label cables and such. It
> will also do regular labeling. There are specific tapes to be used in
> the machine for cable labels.

One of thost companies, I believe it's Brother, has label cartridges
in the form of flattened heat shrink tubing. This works great for
labeling cables as you're building them (or if you want to remove a
connector) but doesn't help the original poster who was looking for a
solution for already-built cables.

The material is kind of expensive, though. Allowing for a few
mistakes, the cost of the labels on a two conductor shielded cable is
on par with the cost of the wire.

--
I'm really Mike Rivers )
However, until the spam goes away or Hell freezes over,
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[Mike Rivers]

In article > writes:

> Brother P-Touch 1400. It's major mission is to label cables and such. It
> will also do regular labeling. There are specific tapes to be used in
> the machine for cable labels.

One of thost companies, I believe it's Brother, has label cartridges
in the form of flattened heat shrink tubing. This works great for
labeling cables as you're building them (or if you want to remove a
connector) but doesn't help the original poster who was looking for a
solution for already-built cables.

The material is kind of expensive, though. Allowing for a few
mistakes, the cost of the labels on a two conductor shielded cable is
on par with the cost of the wire.

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[Richard Kuschel]

>
><< How do you guys label "finished"
>> cables? >>
>
>I put a Brother label on the connector, then wrap some clear plastic tape
>around that. The tape is a 2" stretchable tape that may be intended for
>temporary affixing of carpeting to convention center floors. It doesn't
>dry
>out, doesn't shrink, doesn't discolor.
>
>
>Scott Fraser
>
>
>
>
>

Marley Tape as it was told to me. Really fantastic stuff.
Richard H. Kuschel
"I canna change the law of physics."-----Scotty

[Richard Kuschel]

>
><< How do you guys label "finished"
>> cables? >>
>
>I put a Brother label on the connector, then wrap some clear plastic tape
>around that. The tape is a 2" stretchable tape that may be intended for
>temporary affixing of carpeting to convention center floors. It doesn't
>dry
>out, doesn't shrink, doesn't discolor.
>
>
>Scott Fraser
>
>
>
>
>

Marley Tape as it was told to me. Really fantastic stuff.
Richard H. Kuschel
"I canna change the law of physics."-----Scotty

[ScotFraser]

<< Marley Tape as it was told to me. Really fantastic stuff. >>

That's what we use it for, too, but I didn't think anybody here would know that
application.


Scott Fraser

[ScotFraser]

<< Marley Tape as it was told to me. Really fantastic stuff. >>

That's what we use it for, too, but I didn't think anybody here would know that
application.


Scott Fraser