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Leica IP S – Inkjet Printer for Microscope Slides

The Leica IP S imprints slides in only four seconds per imprint when running in serial mode. A resistant ink, specially designed for Leica Biosystems, makes imprints durable to chemical exposure and physical wear. Whether alphanumeric characters or 2D-Datamatrix barcodes, the print resolution is always satisfactory with good legibility. Barcode imprints enable laboratories to track specimen throughout the complete histology workflow. It also permits reliable archiving with quick and accurate case identification. An optional external magazine helps to automate the slide sorting process to avoid specimen mix-ups.

  • Barcode printed slide used for tracking supports reduction of human error through automation and traceability.
  • The Leica IP S slide printer uses a resistant ink that prevails against the chemicals used in your histology laboratory. The imprint on each slide remains readily identifiable throughout the histology process and storage period.
  • Batch job printing: 4 sec. per slide (two line printing) Single-slide printing: 10 sec. per slide; for high throughput and optimized workflow.
  • The optional unload station holds up to 110 slides, automating the manual slide sorting process and helping to avoid sequence mix up of printed slides.
  • Designed to be used as a centralized single-user, or multiple-user PC workstation, where several printers can be connected to one PC.