Help me find decent cable labels

[Q™]

Fellas, I'm looking for decent labels to label a shitload of Cat 5e cable. Over the years I've tried most everything out there and, generally, everything I tried pretty much sucked. Does anyone have a good brand or cable labeling strategy? All suggestions welcomed! Mucho gracias!

 

[spencnor]

I've used these products:

Generic numbers and letters: 3M™ ScotchCode™ Pre-Printed Wire Marker Book SPB-01 : Communication Technologies: 3M US

3M™ ScotchCode™ Pre-Printed Wire Marker Book SPB-03 : Communication Technologies: 3M US

Write on: 3M™ ScotchCode™ Wire Marker Write-On Dispenser with Tape and Pen SWD, 0.75 in x 1.375 in : Communication Technologies: 3M US

Brother P-Touch labeler: PC Connectable Label Maker | Computer Label Printer – Brother USA

On the P-Touch labels I create a longer label and make a flag like below:

 

[looney2ns]

I've used these for years, they hold up great.
Amazon.com: DYMO Industrial Heat Shrink Tubes for DYMO Industrial RhinoPro Label Makers, Black on White, 3/4" (18057): Office Products
with
Amazon.com: DYMO Industrial RHINO 5200 Label Maker (1755749): Office Products

 

[zero-degrees]

Exactly what @looney2ns posted above! Only way to go!

If you are in a bind you can run standard label tape though the 5200 then apply it to the cable, I then wrap it with clear scotch tape - never just put a standard label on the cable, it WILL peal off. These have always held up just fine, but the shrink labels are the "most ideal" way to go and what you normally see in large scale/corp environments.

 

[looney2ns]

One of these goes along nicely.
Micro-Therm MJ-600 - CableOrganizer.com

 

[00Buck]

Brady BMP 21 Plus, I picked up a used one on ebay for $29 and 3/4" tape for $21. Has all kinds of settings for labels and will do heat shrink labels.

 

[bob2701]

I have been using the one that Ideal sells at Home Depot, work for me.

Ideal Wire Marker Booklets (10-Pack)-44-102 - The Home Depot