Hi;
I have found the same issue. The Dymo Rhino labels (vinyl series),
don't stay as long as the Brother TZ-Ez (flexible) series. What I tend
to do now is to place the labels at multiple points on the cables that
is exposed to the sun. I use labels from both manufacturers on the same
cable.
Masking tape and a Sharpie holds up well. So we label with this during
installation and use the electronic labels (Brother and Dymo Rhino) for
pretty.
Really disappointed with the Rhino series however. They really fade and
sometimes they tend to peel (doesn't stay wrapped securely around the
cable). The writings almost entirely not legible. For indoor use they
do a better job.
Note, I have only used the Black on White labels. Not sure how the
other colours will stay legible for the extended periods of time exposed
to the outdoor elements.
Looks like we now have to plan to do a regular maintenance exercise to
re-label the cables every couple years (or 18-months or so).
If anyone finds or has suggestion for a good UV rated label system
(either with Brother / Dymo) would really be great.
LH
On 17/02/2020 12:19 PM, Matt wrote:
We use cheap DYMO label machines to label cat-5 tower runs etc.
Within 6 months you cannot read the labels used outdoors but you
usually do not need too. Does anyone know of outdoor UV resistant
cartridges for them or for any label machine?
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