Similar story here, except we went with SlideMates. Before AB&T LIS
integration, we were able to have CoPath print a barcode on our cassettes
(Leica IPC cassette printer). The SlideMate Field Service Reps were able to
translate that barcode info on the slide printers (which were still standalon
We've been using our Leica IPS and IPC printers for over 15 years, first as
stand-alone units, and now, integrated into CoPath. What a workhorse these
instruments this have been! Their modern equivalent is almost identical, so
parts are readily available. My recommendation would be to repair
