Tensioning Control Device

A tensioning control device for tensioning a substrate, comprising:

• a first motor applying a first torque to a first end of the substrate in a first direction;
• a second motor applying a second torque to an opposing second end of the substrate in a second direction, the second direction generally opposite the first direction thereby placing the substrate in tension;
• an actuator adapted to move the substrate in a forward direction and a backward direction independent of the tension applied to the substrate;
• and
• a printer configured to print onto a portion of the substrate.

A labeling system for labeling a syringe, comprising:

• a material adapted to receive information for a label for the syringe, the material having a first end and an opposing second end;
• a first motor applying a first torque to the first end of the material in a first direction;
• a second motor applying a second torque to the opposing second end of the material in a second direction, the second direction generally opposite the first direction thereby placing the material in tension;
• and
• an actuator adapted to move the material in a forward direction and a backward direction independent of the tension applied to the material.