{"id":84553,"date":"2026-09-25T07:07:28","date_gmt":"2026-09-25T07:07:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/?post_type=blog&#038;p=84553"},"modified":"2026-09-25T09:40:35","modified_gmt":"2026-09-25T09:40:35","slug":"how-to-choose-the-right-printer-for-wire-and-cable-production","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en-gb\/blog\/how-to-choose-the-right-printer-for-wire-and-cable-production\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Choose the Right Printer for Wire and Cable Production"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<style>\n\/* ==========================================\n   LINX - Compact In This Guide\n   Optimised for blog content width\n   ========================================== *\/\n\n.linx-guide-section {\n  width: 100%;\n  margin: 20px 0 28px;\n  padding: 20px 22px;\n  background: #f3f8fc;\n  border-radius: 10px;\n  box-sizing: border-box;\n  font-family: inherit;\n}\n\n\/* Heading *\/\n.linx-guide-section h2 {\n  margin: 0 0 16px;\n  padding: 0;\n  color: #003f6b;\n  font-size: 25px;\n  line-height: 1.2;\n  font-weight: 700;\n}\n\n\/* 2 x 2 layout *\/\n.linx-guide-grid {\n  display: grid;\n  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));\n  column-gap: 24px;\n  row-gap: 14px;\n}\n\n\/* Individual guide item *\/\n.linx-guide-item {\n  display: flex;\n  align-items: flex-start;\n  gap: 12px;\n  padding: 12px 14px;\n  background: #ffffff;\n  border: 1px solid #e0eaf3;\n  border-radius: 8px;\n  box-sizing: border-box;\n  min-width: 0;\n}\n\n\/* Number *\/\n.linx-guide-number {\n  width: 40px;\n  height: 40px;\n  min-width: 40px;\n  display: flex;\n  align-items: center;\n  justify-content: center;\n  background: #e3f0fa;\n  color: #0064a8;\n  border-radius: 50%;\n  font-size: 16px;\n  line-height: 1;\n  font-weight: 700;\n}\n\n\/* Text container *\/\n.linx-guide-content {\n  min-width: 0;\n}\n\n\/* Item heading *\/\n.linx-guide-content h3 {\n  margin: 0 0 4px;\n  padding: 0;\n  color: #003f6b;\n  font-size: 17px;\n  line-height: 1.25;\n  font-weight: 700;\n\n  \/* Prevent ugly word breaking *\/\n  word-break: normal;\n  overflow-wrap: normal;\n  hyphens: none;\n}\n\n\/* Description *\/\n.linx-guide-content p {\n  margin: 0;\n  padding: 0;\n  color: #44546a;\n  font-size: 13.5px;\n  line-height: 1.4;\n\n  word-break: normal;\n  overflow-wrap: normal;\n  hyphens: none;\n}\n\n\/* Mobile *\/\n@media (max-width: 600px) {\n\n  .linx-guide-section {\n    padding: 18px 16px;\n    margin: 18px 0 24px;\n  }\n\n  .linx-guide-section h2 {\n    font-size: 23px;\n    margin-bottom: 12px;\n  }\n\n  .linx-guide-grid {\n    grid-template-columns: 1fr;\n    gap: 10px;\n  }\n\n  .linx-guide-item {\n    padding: 12px;\n  }\n\n  .linx-guide-number {\n    width: 38px;\n    height: 38px;\n    min-width: 38px;\n    font-size: 15px;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\n\n<section class=\"linx-guide-section\">\n\n  <h2>In this guide<\/h2>\n\n  <div class=\"linx-guide-grid\">\n\n    <div class=\"linx-guide-item\">\n      <div class=\"linx-guide-number\">01<\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"linx-guide-content\">\n        <h3>Cable materials<\/h3>\n        <p>Understand how cable substrates affect marking performance.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"linx-guide-item\">\n      <div class=\"linx-guide-number\">02<\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"linx-guide-content\">\n        <h3>CIJ vs laser<\/h3>\n        <p>Compare both technologies and where each is best suited.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"linx-guide-item\">\n      <div class=\"linx-guide-number\">03<\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"linx-guide-content\">\n        <h3>Production requirements<\/h3>\n        <p>Consider line speed, code quality and durability.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"linx-guide-item\">\n      <div class=\"linx-guide-number\">04<\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"linx-guide-content\">\n        <h3>Sample testing<\/h3>\n        <p>See why testing your cable helps confirm the right solution.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Choosing the right printer for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en-gb\/coding-solutions\/industries\/wire-and-cable\/\">wire and cable marking<\/a> depends on more than production speed. Cable material,\u00a0colour,\u00a0required\u00a0code contrast, durability, line conditions and the information being printed can all influence which marking technology is most suitable.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en-gb\/products\/cij-printers\/\">Continuous inkjet (CIJ)<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en-gb\/products\/laser-coders\/\">laser coder<\/a> are two common technologies used for direct wire and cable marking.\u00a0<strong>CIJ is well suited to fast, continuous production where manufacturers need flexibility across different cable materials,\u00a0colours\u00a0and code formats. Laser can be\u00a0a good choice\u00a0when permanent marking and reduced use of marking consumables are priorities.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">This guide explains what to consider when choosing a printer for your wire and cable production line.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-navi-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-add57cca6f411e20f896c0fb1a6f235b\"><strong>What is cable marking?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0c3151d3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-constrained wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en-gb\/coding-solutions\/industries\/wire-and-cable\/\">Cable marking<\/a> is the process of applying identification or\u00a0traceability\u00a0information directly onto the outer surface of a wire or cable.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on the application, manufacturers may need to print:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-small-font-size\">\n<li>Product or manufacturer identification&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cable type and specification&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Batch or lot numbers&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Serial numbers&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Metre&nbsp;or sequential length marks&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Voltage or rating information&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certification information&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Logos&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Variable production data&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Machine-readable codes where&nbsp;required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"683\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/LX4609-e1781699985216.jpg?w=970\" alt=\"Inkjet printing on wire and cable\" class=\"wp-image-74418\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover;object-position:58% 58%\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"683\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/LX4129.jpg?w=970\" alt=\"cable printing\" class=\"wp-image-71421\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/LX4129.jpg 2085w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/LX4129.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/LX4129.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/LX4129.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/LX4129.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/LX4129.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-navi-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-15e47ff37a43d4df5095f98306c7ea57\">How do you choose the right cable marking printer?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<style>\n\/* ===============================\n   Cable Marking \u2013 6 Factor Cards\n   =============================== *\/\n\n.linx-cable-factors {\n  max-width: 1200px;\n  margin: 40px auto;\n  padding: 0 20px;\n  font-family: inherit;\n}\n\n.linx-factor-grid {\n  display: grid;\n  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);\n  gap: 18px;\n}\n\n.linx-factor-card {\n  position: relative;\n  background: #f4f8fc;\n  border: 1px solid #e2eaf2;\n  border-radius: 12px;\n  padding: 26px 24px 24px;\n  min-height: 190px;\n  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.linx-factor-card {\n    min-height: auto;\n    padding: 22px 20px;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<section class=\"linx-cable-factors\">\n\n  <div class=\"linx-factor-grid\">\n\n    <div class=\"linx-factor-card\">\n      <div class=\"linx-factor-number\">01<\/div>\n      <h3>Cable material<\/h3>\n      <p>\n        Consider whether you are marking PVC, PE, PP, rubber or other cable substrates, as material compatibility can affect print adhesion and marking performance.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"linx-factor-card\">\n      <div class=\"linx-factor-number\">02<\/div>\n      <h3>Cable colour and contrast<\/h3>\n      <p>\n        Check the level of visibility required. Dark cables may need high-contrast or pigmented inks to produce a clear, readable code.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"linx-factor-card\">\n      <div class=\"linx-factor-number\">03<\/div>\n      <h3>Production line speed<\/h3>\n      <p>\n        Match the marking system to your normal and maximum production speed while considering code size, print frequency and cable diameter.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"linx-factor-card\">\n      <div class=\"linx-factor-number\">04<\/div>\n      <h3>Required code and print quality<\/h3>\n      <p>\n        Consider what needs to be printed, including text, batch information, metre marks, logos, serial numbers or variable production data.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"linx-factor-card\">\n      <div class=\"linx-factor-number\">05<\/div>\n      <h3>Code durability<\/h3>\n      <p>\n        Think about how the cable will be handled and whether the code needs to withstand abrasion, moisture, chemicals, heat or outdoor conditions.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"linx-factor-card\">\n      <div class=\"linx-factor-number\">06<\/div>\n      <h3>Production environment and total cost<\/h3>\n      <p>\n        Consider consumables, maintenance, cleaning, operator intervention, downtime and long-term running costs \u2014 not only the printer purchase price.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-navi-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e4bf83f1291c7ee3c3dfad1dc20c9d91\">CIJ vs laser: which is better for cable marking?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Requirement<\/th><th><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en-gb\/products\/cij-printers\/linx-9000-series\/\">Continuous Inkjet (CIJ)<\/a><\/th><th><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en-gb\/products\/laser-coders\/linx-uvg5\/\">Laser Coder<\/a><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Marking method<\/td><td>Non-contact ink printing<\/td><td>Laser interacts with cable surface<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>High-speed production<\/td><td>Well suited<\/td><td>Well suited when correctly specified<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Variable data<\/td><td>Excellent<\/td><td>Excellent<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Different cable colours<\/td><td>Flexible through ink selection<\/td><td>Depends on cable\/laser interaction<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dark cable marking<\/td><td>High-contrast inks can be considered<\/td><td>Depends on achievable contrast<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Permanent marking<\/td><td>Depends on ink and substrate<\/td><td>Permanent<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ink consumables<\/td><td>Required<\/td><td>Not required<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Best suited to<\/td><td>Flexible high-speed production<\/td><td>Permanent marking applications<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-navi-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1e7c1459b690666d57fa3580fe8f1ae1\">Linx recommendation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<style>\n\/* ===============================\n   Compact CIJ \/ Laser Recommendation\n   =============================== *\/\n\n.linx-recommendation {\n  max-width: 1200px;\n  margin: 24px auto;\n  padding: 18px 20px;\n  background: #f3f8fc;\n  border-left: 4px solid #0b67b2;\n  border-radius: 8px;\n  font-family: inherit;\n}\n\n.linx-recommendation-grid {\n  display: grid;\n  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);\n  gap: 14px;\n}\n\n.linx-recommendation-card {\n  background: #ffffff;\n  border: 1px solid #dce7f0;\n  border-radius: 8px;\n  padding: 16px 18px;\n}\n\n.linx-recommendation-card h4 {\n  margin: 0 0 6px;\n  color: #003f6b;\n  font-size: 17px;\n  line-height: 1.3;\n  font-weight: 700;\n}\n\n.linx-recommendation-card p {\n  margin: 0;\n  color: #4d5866;\n  font-size: 14px;\n  line-height: 1.5;\n}\n\n.linx-recommendation-label {\n  display: inline-block;\n  margin-bottom: 8px;\n  padding: 4px 9px;\n  background: #e4f1fb;\n  color: #005b9f;\n  border-radius: 18px;\n  font-size: 11px;\n  font-weight: 700;\n  text-transform: uppercase;\n  letter-spacing: 0.3px;\n}\n\n\/* Mobile *\/\n@media (max-width: 700px) {\n  .linx-recommendation {\n    margin: 20px auto;\n    padding: 14px;\n  }\n\n  .linx-recommendation-grid {\n    grid-template-columns: 1fr;\n    gap: 10px;\n  }\n\n  .linx-recommendation-card {\n    padding: 14px 16px;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<section class=\"linx-recommendation\">\n\n  <div class=\"linx-recommendation-grid\">\n\n    <div class=\"linx-recommendation-card\">\n      <span class=\"linx-recommendation-label\">Choose CIJ when<\/span>\n\n      <h4>Flexibility and high-speed printing are priorities<\/h4>\n\n      <p>\n        Continuous inkjet is well suited to production lines where cable materials,\n        colours or code requirements change regularly. It offers flexible ink options\n        and supports high-speed variable printing on continuously moving wire and cable.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"linx-recommendation-card\">\n      <span class=\"linx-recommendation-label\">Consider laser when<\/span>\n\n      <h4>Permanent identification is the priority<\/h4>\n\n      <p>\n        Laser marking can be a strong option where a permanent code and reduced use of\n        marking consumables are important, provided the cable material is suitable for\n        the selected laser technology.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-navi-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-61e2aea1e24d710b484889eec181a8ef\">Cable marking printer checklist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use this checklist to gather key information about your application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Production requirement<\/th><th>What to check<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Cable material<\/td><td>What is the cable jacket made from?<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cable colour<\/td><td>What level of contrast is required?<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cable diameter<\/td><td>How much printable area is available?<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Line speed<\/td><td>What is the normal and maximum production speed?<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Required code<\/td><td>Text, numbers, metre marks, logos or variable data?<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Durability<\/td><td>Will the code face abrasion, water, chemicals or heat?<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Environment<\/td><td>Is the production area dusty, hot or humid?<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Integration<\/td><td>Does the printer need an encoder or production system?<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Operating cost<\/td><td>Consider consumables, maintenance and downtime<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-navi-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-73b9417ba422952836ece5ac43edf4e9\">Test before you invest<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Specifications can help narrow down your options, but they cannot fully predict how a particular cable will respond to an ink or laser.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Testing your actual cable is one of the most useful steps when selecting a cable marking printer.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A representative sample test can help assess:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-small-font-size\">\n<li>Code contrast&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ink adhesion&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Print quality&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Character size&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Required print speed&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drying performance&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Resistance to handling or abrasion&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Overall suitability of the marking technology&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where possible, the test should reflect the real material, colour, production speed and code requirements of the application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-navi-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-cc845a51604628135c8141aa1f5fc80c\"><strong>Common cable marking problems and how to avoid them<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" open><summary><strong>Why does printing smudge on cable?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Smudging can occur when the ink is not correctly matched to the cable substrate, when drying conditions are unsuitable or when the printed surface comes into contact with other equipment before the ink has sufficiently dried.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Testing the cable with the proposed ink under realistic production conditions can help identify potential problems before installation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" open><summary><strong>How can you improve code contrast on dark cable?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dark cable surfaces may require high-contrast or pigmented inks to produce a clearly visible code.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The correct solution depends on the substrate, cable colour and production requirements. Laser marking may also be considered where the material can produce the required contrast.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" open><summary><strong>Why do cable codes become difficult to read after handling?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cable can be exposed to winding, handling, abrasion and environmental conditions after printing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If code durability is important, test the proposed marking method against the conditions the cable is likely to experience during production, storage, installation and use.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" open><summary><strong>How can marking affect cable extrusion line efficiency?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a marking system requires frequent cleaning, maintenance or operator intervention, it can create unnecessary disruption on a continuous production line.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Printer reliability, maintenance intervals and ease of operation should therefore be considered alongside print speed and quality.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/details>\n<\/details>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-navi-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-cf28f4fd054df3b70d1026e2db090b5f\"><strong>Take Actions Now:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en-gb\/sample-printing\/\"><strong>Request a Print Sample<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0to see the solution in action\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en-gb\/support\/documentation\/\"><strong>Download Product Brochure<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0for detailed specifications\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en-gb\/contact-us\/\"><strong>Talk to an Expert<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0to find the right coding solution for your retail operations\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this guide 01 Cable materials Understand how cable substrates affect marking performance. 02 CIJ vs laser Compare both technologies and where each is best suited. 03 Production requirements Consider line speed, code quality and durability. 04 Sample testing See why testing your cable helps confirm the right solution. 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