i use 2 systems of labeling cables. the first is to use the printed label maker to make tags which fit nicely lengthwise on the cable and then wrap a band of clear packing tape over them for longevity. looks really professional because its typed and looks laminated / heatshrinked even tho its just packing tape.
second method is colored electrical tape. can cut the tape in thin slices and wrap several bands around to make stripes... like ||| sorta.
I generally use the electrical tape method on heavy duty cables, like antenna feedlines (gogo ham radio operator with lots of antennae) and the printed labels go on prettymuch everything else.
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