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:Wanda.Prather AT JHUAPL DOT EDU]
> Sent: Monday, October 06, 2003 11:10 AM
> To:   ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU
> 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.