Hi Lisa, I am currently using the Slide Mate printers in Histology.
My Personal experience using the instrument has been very good. The type of slides used is critical, as well as handling them so that absolutely no moisture is transferred to them. We tried several types of slides, and found by trial and error that some come prestuck (together) and some do not, even same brands, different styles. The frosted vs painted labeling area is really a non-issue. For the charged slides we prefer a brand that was not recommended by Thermo (because of the texture on the paint). We simply change the darkness setting to adjust for that. Rarely the print will flake off if frosted slides are used and the print is touched when it is wet with water. I have also found that using a dry clean brush to dust the inside after every load is critical in avoiding jams. Aide from that, we have had no problems. In fact, we have been very shorthanded, and without them our work would never have gotten out on time and accurately labeled. We work scanning one block, cut the block and by the time the ribbon is ready to be picked up, the slide is printed. This avoids any mismatch of slide/ block. When used in conjunction with the printmate cassette printer, they system is invaluable to me. Laurie Elmgren Histology Supervisor "This message contains privileged and confidential information intended only for the use of the addressee named above. If you are not the intended recipient of this message you must not disseminate, copy or take any action in reliance on it." _______________________________________________ Histonet mailing list Histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet