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Simplify and StrengthenYour Workflow Process
A high proportion of the errors made in histology laboratories
are caused by inadequate methods for labeling and tracking
cassettes and slides. The PrintMate AS™ cassette printer andSlideMate AS™ slide printer are the third generation of labeling
equipment, that when used with PrintMate cassettes and slides,
are designed to maximize accuracy while streamlining workflow
and improving efficiency.

Small Footprint with Big Impact• Ideal for on-demand labeling right at the grossing station
or microtome, leading to lower error rates than traditional
batch printing• Print as few as one cassette or one slide and avoid
mismatched pairing• PrintMate AS optional collection system captures cassettes intrays for organized batch printing

Solid Security• The simple method of communicating with the Laboratory
Information System provides a secure method of obtaining
the details to be printed• PrintMate AS and SlideMate AS can be used as intelligent
stand-alone printers capable of accepting data from a bar
code or typed input

Total Care Program• The new range of cassettes and slides have been designed
for optimal use with all Epredia instruments to establish aneasily-maintained, accurate workflow• Extended service contracts through the Total Care Programsupport your lab with twice yearly preventative maintenancevisits with the aim of eliminating lost time due to breakdowns

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PrintMate AS Cassette PrinterLean Workflow and Error Reduction in Your Laboratory• Fast print speed matches your grossing workflow• High-quality print means that every cassette is clearly marked with easy-to-read,permanent black type. Enhanced accuracy of sample integrity contributes toimproved patient care
• The small size of the PrintMate AS™ cassette printer allows it to fit easily next
to the grossing area, providing greater flexibility in determining the optimal
workflow solution for your laboratory• Cassettes are pre-heated for the ultimate print performance• PrintMate AS cassette printer can be used as an on-demand or batch printerin any size laboratory

Physical Specifications
Dimensions without cassette tubes(D x W x H):
15 x 17.13 x 11.4 in.
(38 x 43.5 x 29 cm)
Dimensions with cassette tubes(D x W x H):
15 x 17.13 x 31.89 in.
(38 x 43.5 x 81 cm)
Weight:37.5 lbs. (17 kg) with tubes
Power requirements:
100-240 V, 50-60 Hz
Printing Specifications
Input cassette capacity:
PrintMate AS 150, 150 cassettes;
PrintMate AS 450, 450 cassettes;
PrintMate AS 900, 900 cassettes• Optional dual-track collection system collects up to 100 cassettes in organizer
trays – the trays are easily stacked and simplify matching cassettes tospecimen containers• PrintMate AS cassette printer allows for the use of a wide variety of PrintMatecassettes from Epredia

Print-on-Demand Capabilities• Prints large batches or single cassettes using standard or custom configurations• Simple method of obtaining data from a LIS• Software can alternatively use barcodes from a requisition form or specimen
container to automatically print cassettes, reducing errors caused by manual
data entry• Preview window lets you see what is about to be printed• Can provide records of print jobs to help manage your staff and workflow

Adhere to Regulatory Requirements• As requirements for cassette labeling change, the PrintMate AS cassette
printer can continue to comply with new regulations and maintain yourlaboratory accreditation.

Printing media: Black thermaltransfer ribbon
Printing media capacity: 1 roll =20,000 cassettes (approximately)
Printing speed: 10 seconds per
cassette (approximately)

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Description

Order Number

Accesories

Order Number

PrintMate AS 150 cassette printer (2 hoppers)

A83800001

PrintMate AS 450 cassette printer (6 hoppers)

A83800002

Collection system (includes cable, 4 trays for cassettes, outputguides)

A79510014

PrintMate AS 900 cassette printer (12 hoppers)

A83800003

Collection trays (box of 4)

A79510022

Includes Printmate AS, USB Cable, power cable, 2, 6, or 12 cassette hoppers,

Thermal transfer ribbon, box of 5 rolls

A79510013

one roll of tape (installed), EprediaTM LabWriterTM software CD, operator guide,All-in-one touchscreen PC

B81300033

setup and installation

Digital imager (linear/2D barcode reader)

B35310050

Cassette hopper (ea.)

A79510024

PrintMate AS 150 cassette printing system (2 hoppers)

A83800004

PrintMate AS 450 cassette printing system (6 hoppers)

A83800005

PrintMate AS 900 cassette printing system (12 hoppers)

A83800006

Includes Printmate AS, USB Cable, power cable, 2, 6, or 12 cassette hoppers,
one roll of tape (installed), EprediaTM LabWriterTM software CD, operator guide,
all-in-one-PC, and digital imager, setup and installation

Dispensing SystemCollection Tray

• Dispensing system for reliable
dispensing of cassettes• PrintMate AS withcollection system

Total Care Package
The PrintMate AS Total Care Package offers workflow protection as never before.
It offers a complete solution, combining the PrintMate AS on-demand cassette
printer with cassettes and total care service support.

Epredia Cassettes
All-new surface finish and reinforced print faces are built to optimize quality whenused with the PrintMate AS cassette printer.

Total Care Service Support
The PrintMate AS Total Care Package includes three years of service support– one year warranty and two years extended service. Total Care Package
customers receive two preventative visits per year for three years. At these visits,
wear components are automatically replaced to ensure reliable operation anduninterrupted workflow.

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Cassettes
The entire range of cassettes has been redesigned for better performance – both in printing and in laboratory processes.
• The all-new surface finish and reinforced print faces are built to optimize print quality when used with PrintMate AS
cassette printers• All-new PrintMate AS-compatible tubes are precisely engineered to reduce jamming and prevent downtime• Opening and closing forces have been carefully adjusted for ease of use, while safeguarding valuable specimens
during processing• All cassette designs have been comprehensively validated for print quality, processing quality, and reliability inembedding and sectioning• New 12-color range selected for scanning reliability

PrintMate Embedding Cassette• Pore style: Round holes• For routine specimens• Lid hinge: Reversible

PrintMate Slotted Cassette• Pore style: Slotted• For routine specimens• Lid hinge: Reversible

Thinline Slotted Cassette• Pore style: Slotted• For routine specimens• Lid hinge: Front edge

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Slotted Cassette 2• Pore style: Slotted• For routine specimens• Lid hinge: Front edge

TissueLoc™ Cassette (Cassette IV)• Pore style: Slotted• For routine specimens• Lid hinge: Back edge
• Large tab for easy opening
Description

Catalog No

PrintMate Biopsy Cassette• Pore style: Small squares• For biopsy specimens• Lid hinge: Reversible

Thinline Biopsy Cassette• Pore style: Small square• For biopsy specimens• Lid hinge: Front edge

Biopsy Cassette 2• Pore style: Small square• For biopsy specimens• Lid hinge: Front edge

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TissueLoc Biopsy Cassette (Cassette IV)• Pore style: Small square• For biopsy specimens• Lid hinge: Back edge
• Large tab for easy opening

HistoScreen™ Cassette• Pore style: Mesh
• For very small biopsy specimens• Eliminates need for sponges or bags
• Lid hinge: Back edge

Fine Pore Cassette• Pore style: Small holes• For very small biopsy specimens• Lid hinge: Front edge

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Accesories

Order NumberAccesories

PrintMate Embedding Cassette1,000 cassettes, loose, with no lids – for use with metal lids

Order Number

PrintMate Biopsy Cassette
B851040

1,000 cassettes, loose, with attached lids

B851080

750 cassettes, 10 tubes of 75 cassettes, with loose-packed lids

B851110750 cassettes, 10 tubes of 75 cassettes, with no lids – for use withmetal lids

B8510101,000 cassettes, loose, with loose-packed lids

B851070

750 cassettes, 10 tubes of 75 cassettes, with loose-packed lids

B851100

750 cassettes, 10 tubes of 75 cassettes, with color-matched,attached lids

Metal lids for cassettes1001003

Biopsy Cassette 2

Thinline Biopsy Cassette
B851737

1,000 cassettes, loose, with attached lids

B851738

1,000 cassettes, loose, with loose-packed lids

B851090

750 cassettes, 10 tubes of 75 cassettes, with loose-packed lids

B851730

750 cassettes, 10 tubes of 75 cassettes, with loose-packed lids

B851120

TissueLoc Biopsy Cassette (Cassette IV)

PrintMate Slotted CassetteThinline Slotted Cassette

1,000 cassettes, loose, with attached lids

B851925

750 cassettes, 10 tubes of 75 cassettes, with color-matched,attached lids

750 cassettes, 10 tubes of 75 cassettes, with loose-packed lids

B851750

B851736

HistoScreen Cassette

Slotted Cassette 2

1,000 cassettes, loose, with attached lids

B851000

1,000 cassettes, loose, with attached lids

B851739

750 cassettes, 10 tubes of 75 cassettes, with loose-packed lids

B851001

750 cassettes, 10 tubes of 75 cassettes, with loose-packed lids

B851729

Fine Pore Cassette

TissueLoc Cassette (Cassette IV)
1,000 cassettes, loose, with attached lids

B851954

750 cassettes, 10 tubes of 75 cassettes, with loose-packed lids

B851720

Ordering is easy.
Simply select your cassette andconfiguration number above, add
the two digit color code from below.
Example: Light Green TissueLoc Biopsy
Cassette in tubes = B851750LG

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1,000 cassettes, loose, with color-matched, attached lids

B851735

750 cassettes, 10 tubes of 75 cassettes, with color-matched,loose-packed lids

B851734

WHWhite

GY
Grey

TN
TanBE
Beige

YW
Yellow

GN
Green

LG
Light
Green

LA
LavenderBLBlue

LI
Lilac

PK
Pink

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SlideMate AS Slide PrinterThe SlideMate AS on-demand slide printer promotes single-piece workflow throughunique features designed specifically for on-demand printing.

Reduce Patient Identification Errors• Smaller footprint than previous models, making it easier to fit next tothe microtome• Fully integrated color touch screen and easy-to-use intuitive software• Built-in barcode scanner reads cassette information and imports data to theslide label• Easily optimize print quality of adhesion and non-adhesion slides by saving
individual heat settings

Enhance Lean Workflow• Connects easily to other computers or Laboratory Information Systems• Prints directly onto the slide• High-quality printing of text, numbers and barcodes (linear and 2D)
Physical Specifications
Dimensions:(D x W x H):
7.9 x 5.5 x 11.6 in.

• Flexible data input methods allow integration into the laboratory workflow• Chemical resistant media ensures print durability

Connectivity• Ethernet, Wi-Fi, USB-A (2), USB-B (1)(20 x 14 x 29.5 cm)
Weight:8.3 lbs. (3.78 kg)
Power requirements:
100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 1.2A
Printing Specifications
Printing media: Black thermaltransfer ribbon (25 mm wide)
Printing media capacity: 1 roll =12,000 slides (approximately)
Printing speed: 3-5 seconds
per slide
Slide type: 1 x 3 in.
or 25 x 75 x 1 mm

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Description

Order Number

Description

Order Number

SlideMate AS basic printerA83900001

Thermal transfer ribbon

A83910001

Slide delivery system

A83910002

Spare slide hopper for slide delivery system

A83910016

Gateway software (one unit)

A83910005

Multi-gateway software (up to ten units)

A83910009

Head cleaning kit

A83910008

SlideMate AS basic printer with color touch-screen, powersupply, power cord, and Windows Printer Driver software toprint externally generated slide label from an image file
SlideMate AS basic printing system

A83900002

SlideMate AS basic printer with slide delivery system, color
touch-screen, power supply, power cord, and Windows PrinterDriver software to print externally generated slide label froman image file
SlideMate AS on-demand printerA83900004

SlideMate AS on-demand printer with color touch-screen,
built-in scanner, WI-FI, power supply, power cord, andadvanced software enabling label creation, special panel
printing, and import from LIS
SlideMate AS on-demand printing system

A83900005

SlideMate AS on-demand printer with slide-delivery system,
color touch-screen, built-in scanner, WI-FI, power supply, power
cord, and advanced software enabling label creation, special
panel printing, and import from LIS

Total Care Package
Efficiency and accuracy are hallmarks of today’s leading laboratories. Now, theSlideMate AS Total Care Package offers workflow protection as never before. Itoffers a complete solution, combining the SlideMate AS on-demand slide printerwith microscope slides and total care service support.

Epredia Microscope Slides
Epredia Microscope slides are made from fine white glass, manufactured to highquality standards. The clarity achieved by our manufacturing process helps ensurehigh levels of transparency to aid in accurate diagnosis. All slides are pre-cleaned,thin, flat, and feature finely ground edges with a permanent tab for printing with theSlideMate AS.

Total Care Service Support

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The SlideMate AS Total Care Package includes three years of service support –one year warranty and two years extended service. Total Care Package customers
receive preferential 24-hour service turnaround and will be sent a permanent
SWAP unit to reduce any downtime.

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Microscope Slides
Our microscope slides are made from fine white glass, manufactured to high quality standards in our Swiss glass
manufacturing plant. The clarity achieved by our manufacturing process helps ensure high levels of transparency to aid
in accurate diagnosis. Our skilled glassmakers strive to create slides with lot-to-lot and box-to-box consistency. Fully
integrated quality controls include several checkpoints for testing, ensuring high quality product for laboratory use. All slides
are pre-cleaned, thin, flat, and feature finely ground edges. Each pack is wrapped to protect against humidity and moisture.
Contact your local sales representative for more information.

Superfrost and Colorfrost Slides• Superfrost and Colorfrost™ Slides feature a durable, easy to write, print and label
printed tab• Printed tab is impervious to virtually all common laboratory chemicals and reagents• Available in a wide variety of colors to ease identification

Specialty Printed Slides• Localize cells in an easily-identifiable area on the slide surface• Wells are surrounded by a chemical and water-resistant hydrophobic
ink mask• Available in 1, 3, 8, 10, and 12-well configurations

Polysine Adhesion Slides• Adhesive coating attracts paraffin-embedded sections to slide surface• Polysine slides are coated with a derivative of the chemistry for poly-l-lysine• Feature a durable, easy to write, print, and read printed white tab• Printed white tab is impervious to virtually all common laboratory chemicals
and reagents

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Superfrost Excell Adhesion slides• Superfrost Excell adhesion slides feature a unique chemistry with strong
adhesion properties• Useful in applications involving high pH Heat Induced Epitope Retreival (HIER)• Feature a durable, easy to write, print and read printed white tab• Printed tab is impervious to virtually all common laboratory chemicals and reagentsSuperfrost Plus Gold Adhesion Slides• Superfrost Plus Gold Adhesion Slides are made with a complex adhesive
technology which attracts and chemically bonds fresh or formalin-fixed frozen
tissue sections firmly to the surface of the slide• Recommended for hard-to-hold tissue samples like bone, brain, breast and skin
• Feature a durable, easy to write, print and read printed white tab• Printed tab is impervious to virtually all common laboratory chemicals andreagentsSuperFrost Plus and ColorFrost Plus Adhesion Slides• SuperFrost™ Plus and Colorfrost Plus adhesion slides are designed to secure tissue
sections without the need for laboratory-applied coatings• Slides secure frozen and formalin-fixed, paraffin embedded tissue sections aswell as cytology preparations• Each slide features a chemistry based on silane, although optimized to improveapplication performance• Feature a durable, easy to write, print, and read printed tab• Printed tab is impervious to virtually all common laboratory chemicals and reagents• Available in a wide variety of colors to ease identification

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Diamond Point Marker• Writes indelibly on glass• Mounted in aluminum pencil• 5” (12.7 cm)

Richard-Allan Scientific Tissue Section Adhesive
Richard-Allan Scientific Tissue Section Adhesive is pre-mixed and ready-to-use;
adhesive will not interfere with staining reactions.
• Use in the water bath to increase the affinity of the tissue for the slide• Does not create background residue• Improves adhesion for techniques utilizing heat

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Description

Order Number

Diamond Point Marker

750

Richard-Allan Scientific Tissue Section Adhesive

86014

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