It is an adhesive quality issue; I've encountered that on some off-brand "Dymo" 
tape in the past.
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From: Blake Hailey
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Sent: Thursday, December 24, 2015 12:10 PM
Subject: Re: Anoying Dymo Labeling Tape Issue


I have the same problem with the tape.  It Doesn't seem to affix very well
on a lot of items.  One thing is file folders.



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From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Tom Behler
Sent: Thursday, December 24, 2015 9:27 AM
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Subject: Anoying Dymo Labeling Tape Issue

Hello, all, and Happy Holidays!

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I have an annoying issue with some dymo labeling tape I recently =
purchased.

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I have used the tape to label various buttons, switches, jacks, and =
controls
on my MFJ998 auto-tuner and ALS600 amplifier.

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The problem with the tape is that it does not stick well to the involved
surfaces on the equipment.

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The tape sticks on the ends, but not in the middle of the labels, =
thereby
causing the middle of the labels to be raised slightly.  I can push the
labels down again, and the labels will stick for a while, but eventually
will raise up in the middle again.

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I have done much labeling of equipment over the years, and have only
experienced this problem relatively recently.

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I suspect that the labeling tape I have purchased most recently is =
somehow
old or defective, but it is hard to know until you actually start using =
it.

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I typically use the =BD-inch clear plastic variety.

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If anyone has a magical solution to this problem, or knows where one can
still get good high-quality dymo labeling tape, please let me know.

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Tom Behler: KB8TYJ

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