Great news. ... Thanks for the info. Does anyone know of good software (freeware/open source) to print LTO-1 barcode labels?
TIA ... Jack > -----Original Message----- > From: Prather, Wanda [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Monday, October 06, 2003 11:10 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: LTO external labels > > Some time ago, someone on this list wrote inquiring about the use of > external labels on LTO1 cartridges. > Many other types of cartridges have a recessed area for applying an > external > identifying label other than the bar code, but the LTO cartridges do not. > > We also have a requirement for external ownership labels, and here is our > experience: > > We bought some Avery non-removable printer labels, 3.5 x 3/4 inch. > We put one on the top rear of the cartridge (over the recessed arrow). > We put another on the back face of the cartridge (the surface opposite the > bar code - that one required trimming down a bit shorter.) > > I did 200 forced mounts/dismounts of the cartridge. > Now this TSM server isn't terribly busy; 200 mounts should correspond to > something like 3 months normal use for our busiest tapes. > > I had no peeling, curled edges, mount failures, or jams. > There are no scuffs or any indications of wear on the labels. > > So we consider this an acceptable risk. > Granted the print is tiny, but it will suffice. > > IBM LTO1 drives, IBM LTO1 cartridges. > YMMV.
