Dual Slide Hoppers
Two hoppers loaded simultaneously — keep frosted + charged, H&E + IHC, or any other mixed-slide workflow pre-loaded. Printer auto-feeds the right slide for the right sample.
Model UVP202001D · Slide UV Printer — Dual Hopper
Slide Ultraviolet Printer — Dual Hopper · UV Laser · <3 Second Print
Two hoppers loaded simultaneously · UV laser direct-on-glass · no ink · 10-inch touchscreen · mixed-slide workflow ready · LIMS/HIMS
- Two slide types pre-loaded with automatic hopper selection
- Same <3-second UV laser print as the single-hopper model
- Zero consumables with solvent-proof etched labels
Key Specifications
Model UVP202001D
Configuration Dual hopper
Print Speed <3 seconds per slide
Hopper Selection Automatic by sample type
Why Dual-Hopper Changes the Workflow
In histology and diagnostic labs that process multiple sample types, the bottleneck with a single-hopper printer isn't the printer — it's the hopper swap. IHC samples need positive-charged slides. Routine H&E uses standard frosted slides. Cytology pulls from its own adhesive slide stock. Every time the sample type changes, the single-hopper printer needs to be reloaded — and every reload is a workflow interruption, a chance for wrong-slide errors, and a slowdown the bench can feel.
The UVP202001D's dual-hopper design eliminates that friction entirely. Two slide types stay loaded simultaneously — the printer automatically feeds from the correct hopper based on the sample's requirements. No manual reloads, no slide-type errors, no workflow interruptions when the sample mix changes. For mixed-specimen labs, it turns two workflows into one and typically pays back the price difference within the first year of high-volume operation.
Beyond dual-hopper, everything else is identical to the UVP202001: UV laser etching, <3-second print time, text/symbols/barcodes/QR codes, 10-inch color touchscreen, LIMS/HIMS compatibility, zero consumables, solvent-resistant labels, and the same long-life UV laser designed for millions of prints service-free.
- Designed for routine daily workflows
- Built around repeatability and ergonomics
- Positioned for budget-conscious scaling
- Workflow Fit
- Routine sample prep, assay setup, and bench-scale transfer tasks.
- User Priority
- Reduced fatigue across repetitive daily pipetting cycles.
- Buying Priority
- Reliable performance with quote-first budget clarity.
- Growth Path
- Start with core volume coverage and expand as demand grows.
<3 Second Print
Ultra-fast UV laser etches text, symbols, and barcodes in under 3 seconds per slide. Continuous-duty designed — no ribbon pauses, no warm-up delays.
Solvent-Proof Labels
UV laser etches the glass surface — immune to xylene, alcohol, paraffin, and mechanical abrasion. Labels survive the full histology pipeline and the archive.
LIMS/HIMS Ready
Drops into your LIMS or HIMS for end-to-end traceability. 10-inch color touchscreen supports stand-alone use or managed workflow operation.
"Two slide types loaded. Zero workflow interruptions. Zero wrong-slide errors." — The UVP202001D pays for the hopper-upgrade cost in the first year of mixed-specimen operation, then keeps paying for itself every quarter after.
Key features
- ✓ Dual hopper — two slide types loaded simultaneously
- ✓ Automatic hopper selection by sample type
- ✓ UV laser direct-on-glass printing
- ✓ No ink, no ribbons, no consumables
- ✓ Print time under 3 seconds per slide
- ✓ Text, symbols, barcodes, QR codes
- ✓ Multiple linear and 2D barcode formats
- ✓ 10-inch color touchscreen
- ✓ Configurable print templates
- ✓ Easy on-screen data entry
- ✓ Stand-alone operation capable
- ✓ LIMS compatible
- ✓ HIMS compatible
- ✓ Continuous-duty designed
- ✓ Solvent-resistant labels
- ✓ Smudge-resistant labels
- ✓ Abrasion-resistant labels
- ✓ Long-life UV laser
- ✓ Service-free for millions of prints
- ✓ Fast, quiet operation
- ✓ Intuitive interface
- ✓ Zero slide-type errors in mixed workflows
- ✓ Zero workflow interruption for sample changes
Ideal applications
Priority 01
High-Volume Clinical Labs
Challenge: Mixed sample types without constant hopper reloads.
Value: Diagnostic pathology labs processing mixed sample types — H&E, IHC, special stains, cytology — where single-hopper reloading is a shift-long bottleneck.
Priority 02
Multi-Protocol Histology
Challenge: Routine H&E and IHC slides ready at the same time.
Value: Labs running both routine histology AND IHC — charged slides for immunohistochemistry, frosted slides for H&E, both loaded and ready simultaneously.
Priority 03
Reference & Research Labs
Challenge: Handle any incoming slide type without stopping to reload.
Value: Reference labs and research facilities that need to handle any incoming slide type without stopping to reload — maximum flexibility with minimum friction.
What's in the box
The UVP202001D ships ready for bench use — dual-hopper design optimized for mixed-slide workflows.
- UVP202001D Slide UV Printer
- Dual Hopper Assembly
- Power Cord
- User Manual
- LIMS/HIMS Integration Package (Optional)
- Custom Slide Templates (Optional)
Technical specs and compatibility
Designed for fast technical review. Final compliance and warranty wording remains marked until approved documentation is published.
| Model / SKU | UVP202001D |
|---|---|
| Configuration | Dual Hopper |
| Hopper Selection | Automatic — based on sample type |
| Print Technology | UV Laser — direct on glass |
| Consumables | None — ink-free, ribbon-free |
| Print Speed | Under 3 seconds per slide |
| Print Capabilities | Text · Symbols · Barcodes · QR codes (linear + 2D) |
| Display | 10-inch color touchscreen |
| Stand-alone Operation | Yes |
| LIMS/HIMS Compatible | Yes |
| Label Durability | Solvent-resistant · smudge-resistant · abrasion-resistant |
| Laser Life | Millions of prints — service-free |
| Duty Cycle | Continuous |
Get a configuration matched to your histology workflow.
Share your sample volume, integration requirements, and timeline — we'll respond with a clear quote path.
Frequently asked questions
Answers focused on practical buying and implementation questions from lab managers, scientists, and startup founders.
When should I choose dual-hopper over single-hopper?
Choose the UVP202001D when your lab processes multiple slide types in the same shift — for example H&E and IHC — and hopper reloads are slowing the bench.
How does automatic hopper selection work?
Two slide types stay loaded simultaneously. The printer feeds from the correct hopper based on the sample requirements defined in your workflow or LIMS/HIMS job.
Is everything else the same as the UVP202001?
Yes. Print speed, UV laser technology, touchscreen interface, LIMS/HIMS compatibility, and zero-consumable operation match the single-hopper model.
What warranty is included?
The UVP202001D is backed by a 2-year all-inclusive manufacturer's warranty. Contact us for slide-type configuration, integration, and technical assistance.
Warranty
Histology Cassette Printer warranty & support
The UVP202001D is backed by a 2-year all-inclusive manufacturer's warranty. Product specialists are available Monday–Friday for pre-sales questions, LIMS/HIMS integration, and technical assistance.