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Patch panel label generator: printable port labels
Type a name for each port and print a sheet of patch panel labels at the exact size you need, or download it as SVG or PNG. Free, no sign-up.
Your patch panel
This is an example. Change anything to make it yours.
Port names
Your label sheet
1 to 24, 8 named. Sheet size 430 × 20 mm.
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Paste the link into a forum post or an article and it turns into a card with your numbers on it. The numbers are worked out from the link, so they always match this page.
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How to print labels that fit
Measure one label window on your patch panel with a ruler, in millimeters, and enter the width and height. The sheet is drawn at that exact size. In the print dialog, choose a scale of 100% (or "Actual size"), because many browsers shrink a page to fit by default.
Labels print in landscape at their true size, so a long row wraps onto more rows to fit the paper, while the SVG and PNG keep your own layout. Cut along the lines.
Number the ports the way your cabling will be numbered: the prefix is printed in front of each number, so a prefix of "A" gives A1, A2 and so on, and a second panel can start from A25. Short names print larger and read better from across the room.
Planning the rack the panel goes in? Try the rack layout planner.
Questions about this tool
How do I print labels at the right size?
Measure the width and height of one label window on your patch panel in millimeters and enter them. Then use Print and choose "Actual size" or 100% scale in the print dialog, so the browser does not shrink the page to fit.
What should I write on a patch panel label?
Use the same name at both ends of the cable and keep it short: a room and a number, like "Office 2", or what is plugged in, like "Hall AP". The port number is printed for you.
How long can a label be?
Up to 24 characters, wrapped onto two lines. Anything longer is cut, so shorter names print larger and read better.
Can I save a sheet to print again later?
Signed-in members can save a sheet and reopen it from the same page. Anyone can bookmark the link, because the labels are kept in the address.
Which format should I download?
Print directly from the browser for the exact size. Use SVG to edit the sheet in a design tool or send it to a label printer, and PNG for a quick picture to paste into a post.
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