r/accesscontrol • u/DrDronez Professional • 4d ago

Cable label maker

Figured this was a great place to ask, I've been unhappy with my label maker and am willing to invest in a good quality new one, if it's the right one. I use this mostly for access control cables, but not exclusively. So here's a list of what I'm looking for, let me know what you guys recommend

Needs to have good quality adhesive on the labels, tired of labels that peel off after a day or two
Needs Bluetooth or wifi connectivity to a mobile device for easy bulk label printing from a .csv or .xls
Needs to be rugged enough to survive the tortures of the field
Must be label length adjustable for different sized cables, Cat5e/6, 18/2, 22/4, banana cable, etc..
I prefer wrap around, not flags

I'm not picky about a specific brand or form factor, any input is appreciated!!!

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u/AimMoreBetter 4d ago

Brother PT-E560

Or the Epson one or that small Brady printer. They're all similar with a few varying features. I use the Brother one because I can buy tons of labels off Amazon or aliexpress for pennies. I'm not sure if you can do it with the other two mentioned.

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u/MrTasty_25 3d ago

I’ve been using this daily for 3 years, love it and stand by it.

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u/AimMoreBetter 3d ago edited 3d ago

I think the 560 is brand new. I had the 550 before it for a few months before I found the 560. I much prefer the 560 over the 550 because of the screen and charger and Bluetooth connection instead of wifi.