I have a bit of a mundane question, but what brands or models of barcode labels do you all use for your LTO 7 and 8 tapes? Recently, we purchased some new tapes, and I initially used some old Avery labels we had lying around. Unfortunately, after just a couple of uses, those labels started peeling off, which has been really frustrating. So, I'm looking for recommendations on more durable options that actually stick well.
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I personally prefer printing my own labels on self-adhesive paper. There’s a useful website where you can design them for free. Just a heads up though, I've had issues with homemade labels lifting off too, especially when they’re stored in a library setting.
HP sells pre-printed LTO barcode labels. They’re a bit pricey, but they really do work well. I usually buy them off Amazon, and they come in packs of 100, plus some cleaning labels too.
The tapes we bought don’t come pre-labeled, which is why I have to apply stickers to each tape.
Just a thought, but isn’t it a bit redundant to add stickers when the tapes already have their own barcodes for inventory? Maybe you could check if there are alternatives.
Yeah, I tried that website too, but my problem is that even the labels I printed don’t stay on the tapes once they're in storage. I’m still trying to find a solution for this.