A cable depositing device for processing a plurality of cables includes at least one receiving transport band having a length and an entry end, a partition that extends above the upper driving strand of the receiving transport band along the length of the receiving transport band, and a swivel arm. The receiving transport band defines a cable entry region and includes an upper driving strand. The upper driving strand and the partition define two receiving and stretching regions on either side of the partition. The swivel arm is disposed in the cable entry region, defines a swivelling-out range and includes a cable gripper.