Ordering bar code labels for tape cartridges

Each tape cartridge must have a bar code label with a unique volume serial (VOLSER) number. You can order these labels separately from IBM® data cartridges and cleaning cartridges.

Bar code labels must meet the following specifications:

IBM LTO Ultrium Cartridge Label Specification

Table 1. Authorized suppliers of custom bar code labels¹
In the Americas	In Europe and Asia
EDP/Tri-Optic 6800 West 117th Avenue Broomfield, CO 80020 U.S.A. Telephone: 888-438-8362 or 303-464-3547 Fax: 888-438-8363 or 303-666-2166 http://www.tri-optic.com
Netc, L.L.C.² 100 Corporate Drive Trumbull, CT 06611 U.S.A. Telephone: 203-372-6382 Fax: 203-372-0676 http://www.netclabels.com	Netc Europe Telephone.: +49-2151-970-900 Fax: +49-2151-970-908 Email: Vertrieb@netclabels.de http://www.netclabels.de
	Netc Asia Pacific Pty. Ltd. 7 Cordwood Drive Cooroy QLD 4563 Australia Telephone: +61 (0)7 5442 6263 Fax: +61 (0)7 5442 6522 http://www.netclabels.com.au
Notes: These label providers have demonstrated the ability to produce finished bar code labels that meet the foregoing specifications and requirements. This information is provided for the convenience of users only and is not an endorsement or recommendation of such providers. IBM is not responsible for the quality of bar code labels that are procured from sources other than IBM. This information is applicable to bar code labels that are printed by the listed companies. IBM does not review the quality of any labels that are produced by software or services that are offered by such companies that allow users to print labels on their own printing equipment. Netc is the only authorized supplier of radio frequency identification (RFID) labels. Orders for RFID labels must be placed through the U.S. office. Orders are shipped worldwide.