+1
That is exactly what I did when I built my panel back in 2012. They still look like I just installed them.



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So they both work for labeling wires but how about for the avionics panel? I have to rename a few switches. Brother P-Touch PT-D400 is half the price of the Dymo Rhino 4200. Is there that much difference or is it just more modern?

Yes, the DYMO 160 works great with the ⅜" or ?" heat shrink tubing. I think it also works for the ?" tubing but I haven't tried it.

Wow, that one is even cheaper and available down the street. What about for the avionics panel? It's not completely smooth, does it stick well enough for switch labeling?

Well I'm using the heat shrink feature...not sure what your asking??

You mentioned it works for labeling wires with heat shrink tubing but how about for making labels for the avionics panel? I have to rename a few switches.

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The dymo works well but use industryel labels that stick better. Or you can get white or black on clear. Then spray on clear paint looks good and will last long. It?s the way I?m going. Just my 2cents.

Personally I plan on using clear decals and spraying a clear coat on top for my panel labeling. I wouldn't use the label maker labels for my panel.

If you're talking about behind the panel, I would use bbsdad's advice and use an industrial adhesive label and I'm sure you could find some that work in the Demo 160.

The 1/4" A18051 heat shrink tubing works OK up to 22 or 24 AWG. For 26 and higher the tubing doesn't shrink enough to really grip the wire.

The Dymo LabelManager 160 likes to waste label tubing (and other label material). Type in as many as you can (a space or two between labels) before printing, print and then cut them with scissors. Of course you can hand-write on the wasted blank pieces of tubing. The 5' was not enough for all my wiring -- had to buy a second cartridge. Tempting to not have the tube sticking out (clear the opening) before printing but often will wrap around the roller and waste even more.

The Dymo LabelManager 160 I bought did not work out of the box. I had to take it apart and figure out how to get the drive mechanism working.

Finn

+1 Dymo and the aftermarket cartridges.
works great!!!