[Histonet] RE: Slide printing systems
I'm using the Primera Slide printer from Creative Waste Solutions. It is really working well for us. It's user friendly and so far we have had no problems. The really cool thing you can do is print a stripe of color across the top of the slide to designate a certain kind of procedure for that slide or designate it for a specific doctor. If you contact Rex at CWS http://cwsincorp.com/ he can tell you all about it. Linda Linda Blazek HT (ASCP) Manager/Supervisor GI Pathology of Dayton Digestive Specialists, Inc Phone: (937) 396-2623 Email: lbla...@digestivespecialists.com -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Mitchell, Janice A Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 10:25 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Slide printing systems Good Morning, We currently are using Thermo-Fisher print-mate and slide-mate. I am not very happy with the printing of the slides. Some days I feel like spend most of my time re-writing and labeling printed slides. Then when the units are sent out for repair and it arrives back it is not a whole lot better. Before we get our new LIS system and our Docs will be scanning the bar code(that sometimes do not print) I need to find a better system. I will not be able to deal with how often my name will be called out when the scanning of the slides fail. I would like any input on other systems pros and cons that are currently being used in histology labs. I know no system will be perfect but something has to be better. Thanks, Janice Janice A. Mitchell, BS, HT(ASCP) Histology Lead Tech Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Anatomic Pathology and Laboratory Medicine 324 S. 34th Street Philadelphia, Pa 19104-4399 215-590-1738(lab) 267-426-7754(office) ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] RE: Slide printing systems Primera
Their website is here: http://www.primerahealthcare.com/signature-slide-printer.html Tim Morken -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Blazek, Linda Sent: Friday, August 17, 2012 1:05 PM To: 'Mitchell, Janice A'; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] RE: Slide printing systems I'm using the Primera Slide printer from Creative Waste Solutions. It is really working well for us. It's user friendly and so far we have had no problems. The really cool thing you can do is print a stripe of color across the top of the slide to designate a certain kind of procedure for that slide or designate it for a specific doctor. If you contact Rex at CWS http://cwsincorp.com/ he can tell you all about it. Linda Linda Blazek HT (ASCP) Manager/Supervisor GI Pathology of Dayton Digestive Specialists, Inc Phone: (937) 396-2623 Email: lbla...@digestivespecialists.com -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Mitchell, Janice A Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 10:25 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Slide printing systems Good Morning, We currently are using Thermo-Fisher print-mate and slide-mate. I am not very happy with the printing of the slides. Some days I feel like spend most of my time re-writing and labeling printed slides. Then when the units are sent out for repair and it arrives back it is not a whole lot better. Before we get our new LIS system and our Docs will be scanning the bar code(that sometimes do not print) I need to find a better system. I will not be able to deal with how often my name will be called out when the scanning of the slides fail. I would like any input on other systems pros and cons that are currently being used in histology labs. I know no system will be perfect but something has to be better. Thanks, Janice Janice A. Mitchell, BS, HT(ASCP) Histology Lead Tech Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Anatomic Pathology and Laboratory Medicine 324 S. 34th Street Philadelphia, Pa 19104-4399 215-590-1738(lab) 267-426-7754(office) ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] RE: Slide printing systems
I also have the slide-mate and have a lot of problems with the printing. We also have to spend a lot of time rewriting and labeling them. I have been told to send it in to get it repaired but I wonder if it is worth the time and money if you are getting it back in basically the same condition! I know the Leica is pretty good but I am in research and can't spend that kind of money. I wish there was a system that was good and not extremely expensive. Pat Bell HT(ASCP) University of Colorado, Denver Medical Oncology; MS 8117 12801 E 17th Ave. RC1-S, L18-8402C Aurora, Co. 80045 303-724-6077 pat.b...@ucdenver.edu -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Mitchell, Janice A Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 8:25 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Slide printing systems Good Morning, We currently are using Thermo-Fisher print-mate and slide-mate. I am not very happy with the printing of the slides. Some days I feel like spend most of my time re-writing and labeling printed slides. Then when the units are sent out for repair and it arrives back it is not a whole lot better. Before we get our new LIS system and our Docs will be scanning the bar code(that sometimes do not print) I need to find a better system. I will not be able to deal with how often my name will be called out when the scanning of the slides fail. I would like any input on other systems pros and cons that are currently being used in histology labs. I know no system will be perfect but something has to be better. Thanks, Janice Janice A. Mitchell, BS, HT(ASCP) Histology Lead Tech Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Anatomic Pathology and Laboratory Medicine 324 S. 34th Street Philadelphia, Pa 19104-4399 215-590-1738(lab) 267-426-7754(office) ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] RE: Slide printing systems
We had the slide mate and we do not use it any more, its worthless. Liz Elizabeth A. Chlipala, BS, HTL(ASCP)QIHC Manager Premier Laboratory, LLC PO Box 18592 Boulder, CO 80308-1592 (303) 682-3949 office (303) 682-9060 fax (303) 881-0763 cell www.premierlab.com Ship to address: 1567 Skyway Drive, Unit E Longmont, CO 80504 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Bell, Pat Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 9:26 AM To: 'Mitchell, Janice A'; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] RE: Slide printing systems I also have the slide-mate and have a lot of problems with the printing. We also have to spend a lot of time rewriting and labeling them. I have been told to send it in to get it repaired but I wonder if it is worth the time and money if you are getting it back in basically the same condition! I know the Leica is pretty good but I am in research and can't spend that kind of money. I wish there was a system that was good and not extremely expensive. Pat Bell HT(ASCP) University of Colorado, Denver Medical Oncology; MS 8117 12801 E 17th Ave. RC1-S, L18-8402C Aurora, Co. 80045 303-724-6077 pat.b...@ucdenver.edu -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Mitchell, Janice A Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 8:25 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Slide printing systems Good Morning, We currently are using Thermo-Fisher print-mate and slide-mate. I am not very happy with the printing of the slides. Some days I feel like spend most of my time re-writing and labeling printed slides. Then when the units are sent out for repair and it arrives back it is not a whole lot better. Before we get our new LIS system and our Docs will be scanning the bar code(that sometimes do not print) I need to find a better system. I will not be able to deal with how often my name will be called out when the scanning of the slides fail. I would like any input on other systems pros and cons that are currently being used in histology labs. I know no system will be perfect but something has to be better. Thanks, Janice Janice A. Mitchell, BS, HT(ASCP) Histology Lead Tech Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Anatomic Pathology and Laboratory Medicine 324 S. 34th Street Philadelphia, Pa 19104-4399 215-590-1738(lab) 267-426-7754(office) ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
Re: [Histonet] RE: Slide printing systems
Try Dako, they have a nice little slide printer out there now. Colleen Forster U of MN On 8/15/2012 10:25 AM, Bell, Pat wrote: I also have the slide-mate and have a lot of problems with the printing. We also have to spend a lot of time rewriting and labeling them. I have been told to send it in to get it repaired but I wonder if it is worth the time and money if you are getting it back in basically the same condition! I know the Leica is pretty good but I am in research and can't spend that kind of money. I wish there was a system that was good and not extremely expensive. Pat Bell HT(ASCP) University of Colorado, Denver Medical Oncology; MS 8117 12801 E 17th Ave. RC1-S, L18-8402C Aurora, Co. 80045 303-724-6077 pat.b...@ucdenver.edu -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Mitchell, Janice A Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 8:25 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Slide printing systems Good Morning, We currently are using Thermo-Fisher print-mate and slide-mate. I am not very happy with the printing of the slides. Some days I feel like spend most of my time re-writing and labeling printed slides. Then when the units are sent out for repair and it arrives back it is not a whole lot better. Before we get our new LIS system and our Docs will be scanning the bar code(that sometimes do not print) I need to find a better system. I will not be able to deal with how often my name will be called out when the scanning of the slides fail. I would like any input on other systems pros and cons that are currently being used in histology labs. I know no system will be perfect but something has to be better. Thanks, Janice Janice A. Mitchell, BS, HT(ASCP) Histology Lead Tech Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Anatomic Pathology and Laboratory Medicine 324 S. 34th Street Philadelphia, Pa 19104-4399 215-590-1738(lab) 267-426-7754(office) ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
RE: [Histonet] RE: Slide printing systems
They just came and worked on our Printmate and did an update upgrade for us to fix all the problems we have been having with print quality. So far so good 8 weeks and counting. You might ask your rep. about this. Mike -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Bell, Pat Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 10:26 AM To: 'Mitchell, Janice A'; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] RE: Slide printing systems I also have the slide-mate and have a lot of problems with the printing. We also have to spend a lot of time rewriting and labeling them. I have been told to send it in to get it repaired but I wonder if it is worth the time and money if you are getting it back in basically the same condition! I know the Leica is pretty good but I am in research and can't spend that kind of money. I wish there was a system that was good and not extremely expensive. Pat Bell HT(ASCP) University of Colorado, Denver Medical Oncology; MS 8117 12801 E 17th Ave. RC1-S, L18-8402C Aurora, Co. 80045 303-724-6077 pat.b...@ucdenver.edu -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Mitchell, Janice A Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 8:25 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Slide printing systems Good Morning, We currently are using Thermo-Fisher print-mate and slide-mate. I am not very happy with the printing of the slides. Some days I feel like spend most of my time re-writing and labeling printed slides. Then when the units are sent out for repair and it arrives back it is not a whole lot better. Before we get our new LIS system and our Docs will be scanning the bar code(that sometimes do not print) I need to find a better system. I will not be able to deal with how often my name will be called out when the scanning of the slides fail. I would like any input on other systems pros and cons that are currently being used in histology labs. I know no system will be perfect but something has to be better. Thanks, Janice Janice A. Mitchell, BS, HT(ASCP) Histology Lead Tech Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Anatomic Pathology and Laboratory Medicine 324 S. 34th Street Philadelphia, Pa 19104-4399 215-590-1738(lab) 267-426-7754(office) ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] RE: Slide printing systems
We have twelve, scattered through three departments and have had no issues. Early models had a print head issue that was resolved. We wouldn't trade them for any other system on the market today. Pam Marcum UAMS -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Elizabeth Chlipala Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 10:29 AM To: 'Bell, Pat'; 'Mitchell, Janice A'; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] RE: Slide printing systems We had the slide mate and we do not use it any more, its worthless. Liz Elizabeth A. Chlipala, BS, HTL(ASCP)QIHC Manager Premier Laboratory, LLC PO Box 18592 Boulder, CO 80308-1592 (303) 682-3949 office (303) 682-9060 fax (303) 881-0763 cell www.premierlab.com Ship to address: 1567 Skyway Drive, Unit E Longmont, CO 80504 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Bell, Pat Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 9:26 AM To: 'Mitchell, Janice A'; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] RE: Slide printing systems I also have the slide-mate and have a lot of problems with the printing. We also have to spend a lot of time rewriting and labeling them. I have been told to send it in to get it repaired but I wonder if it is worth the time and money if you are getting it back in basically the same condition! I know the Leica is pretty good but I am in research and can't spend that kind of money. I wish there was a system that was good and not extremely expensive. Pat Bell HT(ASCP) University of Colorado, Denver Medical Oncology; MS 8117 12801 E 17th Ave. RC1-S, L18-8402C Aurora, Co. 80045 303-724-6077 pat.b...@ucdenver.edu -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Mitchell, Janice A Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 8:25 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Slide printing systems Good Morning, We currently are using Thermo-Fisher print-mate and slide-mate. I am not very happy with the printing of the slides. Some days I feel like spend most of my time re-writing and labeling printed slides. Then when the units are sent out for repair and it arrives back it is not a whole lot better. Before we get our new LIS system and our Docs will be scanning the bar code(that sometimes do not print) I need to find a better system. I will not be able to deal with how often my name will be called out when the scanning of the slides fail. I would like any input on other systems pros and cons that are currently being used in histology labs. I know no system will be perfect but something has to be better. Thanks, Janice Janice A. Mitchell, BS, HT(ASCP) Histology Lead Tech Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Anatomic Pathology and Laboratory Medicine 324 S. 34th Street Philadelphia, Pa 19104-4399 215-590-1738(lab) 267-426-7754(office) ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] RE: Slide printing systems
I too have the same systems that are being referenced. The Printmate did have a ton of problems with the original print heads, however they are doing a sweep to replace all of them according to my rep. We no longer experience the broken pins or other associated issues with the Print Mate. As for the slide mate, we had similar issues with that as well and found that after it was serviced a second time that we needed upgraded software/firmware on the instrument itself. Another issue that goes untouched by many users is the advanced user menu, which controls the pressure in which the thermal head presses on the slides and a variety of other attributes. Most reps are not aware of these features and thus are unable to help resolve your issues. Once we found out about these settings our slidemates work great. In addition to the advance settings on the slide mate it is important to wipe the thermal print head with an alcohol wipe daily to keep it clean performing optimally. Another issue that I have witnessed is that some of the paint on some slides do not work as well as others. I recently tested a slide with paint specifically formulated for the slide mate and the print was the best I have ever seen. Overall the units work well provided they are maintained and you have a knowledgeable support person to help you test out some of the advance menu features. Walter Benton HT(ASCP)QIHC Histology Supervisor Chesapeake Urology Associates 806 Landmark Drive, Suite 126 (All Deliveries to Suite 127) Glen Burnie, MD 21061 443-471-5850 (Direct) 410-768-5961 (Lab) 410-768-5965 (Fax) wben...@cua.md From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Elizabeth Chlipala [l...@premierlab.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 11:28 AM To: 'Bell, Pat'; 'Mitchell, Janice A'; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] RE: Slide printing systems We had the slide mate and we do not use it any more, its worthless. Liz Elizabeth A. Chlipala, BS, HTL(ASCP)QIHC Manager Premier Laboratory, LLC PO Box 18592 Boulder, CO 80308-1592 (303) 682-3949 office (303) 682-9060 fax (303) 881-0763 cell www.premierlab.com Ship to address: 1567 Skyway Drive, Unit E Longmont, CO 80504 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Bell, Pat Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 9:26 AM To: 'Mitchell, Janice A'; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] RE: Slide printing systems I also have the slide-mate and have a lot of problems with the printing. We also have to spend a lot of time rewriting and labeling them. I have been told to send it in to get it repaired but I wonder if it is worth the time and money if you are getting it back in basically the same condition! I know the Leica is pretty good but I am in research and can't spend that kind of money. I wish there was a system that was good and not extremely expensive. Pat Bell HT(ASCP) University of Colorado, Denver Medical Oncology; MS 8117 12801 E 17th Ave. RC1-S, L18-8402C Aurora, Co. 80045 303-724-6077 pat.b...@ucdenver.edu -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Mitchell, Janice A Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 8:25 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Slide printing systems Good Morning, We currently are using Thermo-Fisher print-mate and slide-mate. I am not very happy with the printing of the slides. Some days I feel like spend most of my time re-writing and labeling printed slides. Then when the units are sent out for repair and it arrives back it is not a whole lot better. Before we get our new LIS system and our Docs will be scanning the bar code(that sometimes do not print) I need to find a better system. I will not be able to deal with how often my name will be called out when the scanning of the slides fail. I would like any input on other systems pros and cons that are currently being used in histology labs. I know no system will be perfect but something has to be better. Thanks, Janice Janice A. Mitchell, BS, HT(ASCP) Histology Lead Tech Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Anatomic Pathology and Laboratory Medicine 324 S. 34th Street Philadelphia, Pa 19104-4399 215-590-1738(lab) 267-426-7754(office) ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet CONFIDENTIALITY
[Histonet] RE: Slide printing systems
Have you looked at the type of slides you are using? We have both instruments as we do have challenges with printing in the beginning , we now do not have issues -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Mitchell, Janice A Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 7:25 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Slide printing systems Good Morning, We currently are using Thermo-Fisher print-mate and slide-mate. I am not very happy with the printing of the slides. Some days I feel like spend most of my time re-writing and labeling printed slides. Then when the units are sent out for repair and it arrives back it is not a whole lot better. Before we get our new LIS system and our Docs will be scanning the bar code(that sometimes do not print) I need to find a better system. I will not be able to deal with how often my name will be called out when the scanning of the slides fail. I would like any input on other systems pros and cons that are currently being used in histology labs. I know no system will be perfect but something has to be better. Thanks, Janice Janice A. Mitchell, BS, HT(ASCP) Histology Lead Tech Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Anatomic Pathology and Laboratory Medicine 324 S. 34th Street Philadelphia, Pa 19104-4399 215-590-1738(lab) 267-426-7754(office) ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet __ This message is confidential, intended only for the named recipient(s) and may contain information that is privileged or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient(s), you are notified that the dissemination, distribution, or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. If you receive this message in error, or are not the named recipient(s), please notify the sender at either the e-mail, fax, address, or telephone number listed above and delete this e-mail from your computer. Thank You. __ ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
[Histonet] RE: Slide printing systems
We are getting the PrintMate and SlideMate for our lab very soon. What brand of slides are you using that works best? Are they white slides or colored? Thank you in advance for your input. Carol -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Walter Benton Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 12:03 PM To: Elizabeth Chlipala; 'Bell, Pat'; 'Mitchell, Janice A'; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] RE: Slide printing systems I too have the same systems that are being referenced. The Printmate did have a ton of problems with the original print heads, however they are doing a sweep to replace all of them according to my rep. We no longer experience the broken pins or other associated issues with the Print Mate. As for the slide mate, we had similar issues with that as well and found that after it was serviced a second time that we needed upgraded software/firmware on the instrument itself. Another issue that goes untouched by many users is the advanced user menu, which controls the pressure in which the thermal head presses on the slides and a variety of other attributes. Most reps are not aware of these features and thus are unable to help resolve your issues. Once we found out about these settings our slidemates work great. In addition to the advance settings on the slide mate it is important to wipe the thermal print head with an alcohol wipe daily to keep it clean performing optimally. Another issue that I have witnessed is that some of the paint on some slides do not work as well as others. I recently tested a slide with paint specifically formulated for the slide mate and the print was the best I have ever seen. Overall the units work well provided they are maintained and you have a knowledgeable support person to help you test out some of the advance menu features. Walter Benton HT(ASCP)QIHC Histology Supervisor Chesapeake Urology Associates 806 Landmark Drive, Suite 126 (All Deliveries to Suite 127) Glen Burnie, MD 21061 443-471-5850 (Direct) 410-768-5961 (Lab) 410-768-5965 (Fax) wben...@cua.md From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Elizabeth Chlipala [l...@premierlab.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 11:28 AM To: 'Bell, Pat'; 'Mitchell, Janice A'; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] RE: Slide printing systems We had the slide mate and we do not use it any more, its worthless. Liz Elizabeth A. Chlipala, BS, HTL(ASCP)QIHC Manager Premier Laboratory, LLC PO Box 18592 Boulder, CO 80308-1592 (303) 682-3949 office (303) 682-9060 fax (303) 881-0763 cell www.premierlab.com Ship to address: 1567 Skyway Drive, Unit E Longmont, CO 80504 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Bell, Pat Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 9:26 AM To: 'Mitchell, Janice A'; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] RE: Slide printing systems I also have the slide-mate and have a lot of problems with the printing. We also have to spend a lot of time rewriting and labeling them. I have been told to send it in to get it repaired but I wonder if it is worth the time and money if you are getting it back in basically the same condition! I know the Leica is pretty good but I am in research and can't spend that kind of money. I wish there was a system that was good and not extremely expensive. Pat Bell HT(ASCP) University of Colorado, Denver Medical Oncology; MS 8117 12801 E 17th Ave. RC1-S, L18-8402C Aurora, Co. 80045 303-724-6077 pat.b...@ucdenver.edu -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Mitchell, Janice A Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 8:25 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Slide printing systems Good Morning, We currently are using Thermo-Fisher print-mate and slide-mate. I am not very happy with the printing of the slides. Some days I feel like spend most of my time re-writing and labeling printed slides. Then when the units are sent out for repair and it arrives back it is not a whole lot better. Before we get our new LIS system and our Docs will be scanning the bar code(that sometimes do not print) I need to find a better system. I will not be able to deal with how often my name will be called out when the scanning of the slides fail. I would like any input on other systems pros and cons that are currently being used in histology labs. I know no system will be perfect but something has to be better. Thanks, Janice Janice A. Mitchell, BS, HT(ASCP) Histology Lead Tech Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Anatomic Pathology and Laboratory Medicine 324 S. 34th Street Philadelphia, Pa 19104-4399 215-590
[Histonet] RE: Slide printing systems
We use the Thermo Color Frost charged slides. The clip corners don't work well so be careful with those as it may be a problem. Pam -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Carol Bryant Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 11:15 AM To: 'Walter Benton'; Elizabeth Chlipala; 'Bell, Pat'; 'Mitchell, Janice A'; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] RE: Slide printing systems We are getting the PrintMate and SlideMate for our lab very soon. What brand of slides are you using that works best? Are they white slides or colored? Thank you in advance for your input. Carol -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Walter Benton Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 12:03 PM To: Elizabeth Chlipala; 'Bell, Pat'; 'Mitchell, Janice A'; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] RE: Slide printing systems I too have the same systems that are being referenced. The Printmate did have a ton of problems with the original print heads, however they are doing a sweep to replace all of them according to my rep. We no longer experience the broken pins or other associated issues with the Print Mate. As for the slide mate, we had similar issues with that as well and found that after it was serviced a second time that we needed upgraded software/firmware on the instrument itself. Another issue that goes untouched by many users is the advanced user menu, which controls the pressure in which the thermal head presses on the slides and a variety of other attributes. Most reps are not aware of these features and thus are unable to help resolve your issues. Once we found out about these settings our slidemates work great. In addition to the advance settings on the slide mate it is important to wipe the thermal print head with an alcohol wipe daily to keep it clean performing optimally. Another issue that I have witnessed is that some of the paint on some slides do not work as well as others. I recently tested a slide with paint specifically formulated for the slide mate and the print was the best I have ever seen. Overall the units work well provided they are maintained and you have a knowledgeable support person to help you test out some of the advance menu features. Walter Benton HT(ASCP)QIHC Histology Supervisor Chesapeake Urology Associates 806 Landmark Drive, Suite 126 (All Deliveries to Suite 127) Glen Burnie, MD 21061 443-471-5850 (Direct) 410-768-5961 (Lab) 410-768-5965 (Fax) wben...@cua.md From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Elizabeth Chlipala [l...@premierlab.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 11:28 AM To: 'Bell, Pat'; 'Mitchell, Janice A'; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] RE: Slide printing systems We had the slide mate and we do not use it any more, its worthless. Liz Elizabeth A. Chlipala, BS, HTL(ASCP)QIHC Manager Premier Laboratory, LLC PO Box 18592 Boulder, CO 80308-1592 (303) 682-3949 office (303) 682-9060 fax (303) 881-0763 cell www.premierlab.com Ship to address: 1567 Skyway Drive, Unit E Longmont, CO 80504 -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Bell, Pat Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 9:26 AM To: 'Mitchell, Janice A'; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] RE: Slide printing systems I also have the slide-mate and have a lot of problems with the printing. We also have to spend a lot of time rewriting and labeling them. I have been told to send it in to get it repaired but I wonder if it is worth the time and money if you are getting it back in basically the same condition! I know the Leica is pretty good but I am in research and can't spend that kind of money. I wish there was a system that was good and not extremely expensive. Pat Bell HT(ASCP) University of Colorado, Denver Medical Oncology; MS 8117 12801 E 17th Ave. RC1-S, L18-8402C Aurora, Co. 80045 303-724-6077 pat.b...@ucdenver.edu -Original Message- From: histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-boun...@lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Mitchell, Janice A Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 8:25 AM To: histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu Subject: [Histonet] Slide printing systems Good Morning, We currently are using Thermo-Fisher print-mate and slide-mate. I am not very happy with the printing of the slides. Some days I feel like spend most of my time re-writing and labeling printed slides. Then when the units are sent out for repair and it arrives back it is not a whole lot better. Before we get our new LIS system and our Docs will be scanning the bar code(that sometimes do not print) I need to find a better
[Histonet] RE: Slide Printing Systems
In response to the following question from earlier: We currently are using Thermo-Fisher print-mate and slide-mate. I am not very happy with the printing of the slides. Some days I feel like spend most of my time re-writing and labeling printed slides. Then when the units are sent out for repair and it arrives back it is not a whole lot better. Before we get our new LIS system and our Docs will be scanning the bar code(that sometimes do not print) I need to find a better system. I will not be able to deal with how often my name will be called out when the scanning of the slides fail. I would like any input on other systems pros and cons that are currently being used in histology labs. I know no system will be perfect but something has to be better. Thanks, Janice Our laboratory has been using the Slide Mate for almost a year and it was a very rough time for everyone because it didn't work as smoothly as we had seen at another institution. We had a lot of issues with the print quality of our slides as well and we were always being given some excuse. After months of complaining, our sales rep finally gave us a tip-sheet for maintenance of the printers and that has really helped a lot. We have also seen issues with the printing of the cassettes. We have gone through at least 3 new print heads in less than a year. We keep asking for a spare print head so that we can install it ourselves and eliminate any downtime, but we have yet to receive one. We also have issues with the barcode scanners. Some work better than others. It was a very frustrating process and my only recommendation is to keep complaining to your sales rep and hound them constantly until you're satisfied. Beth Ann O'Neil, MT(ASCP)SC, HTL, QIHC Histology Supervisor/Technical Specialist West Virginia University Hospitals 304-293-7629 (office) 304-293-6014 (lab) ___ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
