Data Communications
Industrial Labeling > Data Communications

Data communications labeling involves:

• Wire and cable marking
• Patch panels
• Control panel and component marking
• Workstation labels
• Electrical data communications
• Field service and installation
• Asset and general ID
• Labeling on smooth/flat, curved, textured, or highly textured surfaces
• Conduit labeling
  

These types of applications require that a labeling machine have the ability to handle a variety of label types. For example, self-laminating wire wraps are used to label wires and cables after they have been terminated and when a high degree of abrasasion and chemcal resistance is needed. Shrink-tubes are also used to identify wires, but are applied to the wire before it is terminated. A data communications label print should also be able to print standard labels for use on panels, instruments and equipment. Plus, a data communications label printer should be portable, or handheld, allowing it to be carried to where the work is.

The label printer use for data communication labels typically wil need to be able to support tje following applications:

Communications Cabling
Typically requires a range of label sizes to fit many voice, data and video cabling applications.

Workstation Labeling
Need to be able to print labels for the entire faceplate as well as small labels to identify each individual port. Label adhesives need to br appropriate for keeping the label attached to the textured plastics widely used in the industry.

Closet Hardware Labeling
Llabels for 110 blocks and other styles of closet connection hardware are required. The label printer should be able to automatically format the labels for these types of applications.

Racks, Panels, and Miscellaneous Labeling
The label printer needs the capability to print a wide range of label sizes for racks, panels and general use labels in the telecommunications closet and for pathway and space labeling.