Me 3. The "WRAP" function defininetly works the best.

We use the Brady IDexpert labeler and its a decent labeler. you can change fonts, tape sizes, tape colors and such

we usually just label it as to what is is and all is well

[Link: bradyid.com]$File/IDXPERT_Parts.pdf

We have been thinking about the heat shrink sleeves it does as well for prewire

I've had an Expert for a month, but can't use it because the label cartridges are defective. They had a bad batch. Once I've used one for a while, I'll report back.

I think that I'll be able to use it for labeling flat surfaces now, with the cartridge set up. So, no more carrying one labler for wire and one for other stuff.

We use the Brady TLS2200 with a laptop. We make most of our labels in the store. You can put 3 lines on a label that fits on most AV cables. We put 3 lines on a label. First line, what did you just unplug this wire from? ie. Preamp DVD 1 LF. The second line tells you what signal the wire is carrying, ie. DVD LF, or left front. The last line tells you where the wire is going, ie. Amp 2 In 3. This takes a while to think about and type in. However, months or years down the road, when someone who has never been to this job before has to go find and fix a problem, this can save lots of time.

My personal preference (not necessarily the best)

I actually use the Brother P-touch units. VERY cost effective at 40$ plus tape at 7-10$ Works great on wire as long as you double it back on itself. Been using it for over 5 years now and the only complaint I have is with the the heat paper version, and that is that they fade over time within a rack or cab. The newer versions that are a two part label hold up awesome.

So figure price if you break it, your out worse case 30-40$, alot of people spend alot on the labelers themselves (upwards of 200$) and not much advantage to them.

I would like to have a heat shrink labeler however. BUT only for my hobby (wiring serious race cars) where little the little touches are noticed...

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Crazyone, I use the same labeler and fold it back on itself also... I like the 2 part split backs.

I've Sharpied, P Touched, used the 1-45 numbered little labels, used the IDPro, IDExpert, and the TS2200.

While the TS2200 is nice at $800, the IDExpert is worth it at $400. It pays for itself in one $500K job.

You're labeling system should be dictated by the market segment you work in.

So you can print up to 1/2" heat shrink with the Rhino 3000? That does seem pretty limiting. I don't think you could get that over a cat5 connector or even a large RCA connector and forget any of the RGB cables. It seems you really don' have a choice, if you want to do heat shrink, but to go to the 5000.

3m wire labels for the prewire. If I have to go back at trim-out and label 'all purty-like' then so be it. the 3m's are quick, easy and they stick. Seems like we're one of very few companies in town that labels wires. I was on a site the other day prewired by some slammer and there were NO labels on any of the rg-6 or speaker wires. What a big waste of time!