480 Cassette Capacity
6 selectable hoppers × 80 cassettes each = 480 cassette loading capacity. Automated hopper selection by cassette color/type — runs through a shift without reloading.
Model UVP202002 · Tissue Cassette Printer
Tissue Cassette Printer — UV Laser · 480 Cassette Capacity · <3 Second Print
6 selectable hoppers · 480-cassette loading · 3M+ cassette laser life · LIMS/HIMS · air purification · built-in scanner
- UV laser etching — no ink, ribbons, or smudging
- 6 hoppers × 80 cassettes = 480 ready to print
- Labels survive formalin, ethanol, xylene, and paraffin
Key Specifications
Model UVP202002
Capacity Up to 480 cassettes (6 hoppers)
Print Speed <3 seconds per cassette
Integration LIMS / HIMS compatible
Why UV Laser Etching Beats Every Other Cassette Printing Method
The three alternatives to UV laser printing all have problems that show up in a real histology lab. Ink printers smudge when slides or cassettes hit solvent, alcohol, or xylene during processing — and a smudged label in a stained slide archive is an indistinguishable specimen. Thermal transfer printers need ribbons that run out at the worst time, jam in the middle of a batch, and leave residue that can flake off during processing. Hand-written labels are legibility gambles across a shift of 400+ samples, and turn traceability audits into guessing games.
UV laser printing etches the information directly into the surface. Solvent-resistant, smudge-resistant, abrasion-resistant, permanent — the label still reads crisp after xylene, alcohol, paraffin, and years in a slide archive. Zero consumables: no ink cartridges, no ribbons, no supply chain, no unexpected "printer's out of ribbon" at 4 PM. And the UV laser lifetime runs into the millions of prints — service-free, continuous-duty.
On cassettes specifically, this matters double. Cassettes sit in formalin, ethanol, xylene, and paraffin for hours during tissue processing — every solvent in a histology lab passes over the label. A smudged cassette is a specimen you can't track, and in diagnostic pathology that's a chain-of-custody problem. The UVP202002's UV-etched label reads clearly after the full processing cycle and indefinitely afterward.
- 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
Industry-leading under-3-seconds-per-cassette UV laser print. Designed for continuous operation. Rated for >3 million cassette prints service-free.
Solvent-Proof Etching
UV laser etches the cassette — not a print on top of it. Immune to formalin, ethanol, xylene, paraffin, and mechanical abrasion across the full processing pipeline.
Built-in Scanner + Air Purification
Integrated barcode scanner for quick data entry. Air purification system filters the UV etching process for clean bench operation. Connects to UVP202001 slide printer for linked workflow.
"480 cassettes loaded. Three seconds per cassette. Labels that survive the solvent bath." — The UVP202002 is what separates a cassette label that's legible after processing from one that isn't.
Key features
- ✓ UV laser direct-on-cassette printing
- ✓ No ink, no ribbons, no consumables
- ✓ Print speed under 3 seconds per cassette
- ✓ UV laser life > 3 million cassettes
- ✓ Designed for continuous operation
- ✓ 6 selectable cassette hoppers
- ✓ 80 cassettes per hopper (sleeved)
- ✓ 480 cassette total loading capacity
- ✓ Automated cassette hopper selection
- ✓ 1 batch printing hopper + 1 on-demand chute
- ✓ Text, symbols, barcodes, QR codes
- ✓ Multiple linear and 2D barcode formats
- ✓ 10-inch color touchscreen
- ✓ Configurable print templates
- ✓ Built-in barcode scanner
- ✓ Air purification system
- ✓ Embedded control system
- ✓ Stand-alone operation capable
- ✓ Connects to UVP202001 slide printer
- ✓ Can operate independently
- ✓ Batch upload software included
- ✓ LIMS / HIMS compatible
- ✓ Connection: 2×Ethernet, 4×USB, 1×VGA, 1×COM, 1×HDMI
- ✓ Operating temp 5–40°C
- ✓ Max relative humidity 80%
- ✓ Solvent/smudge/abrasion-resistant labels
- ✓ Compact 477 × 313 × 509 mm footprint
- ✓ 34 kg / 75 lbs main unit
Ideal applications
Priority 01
High-Volume Pathology
Challenge: Hundreds of cassettes per shift without constant reloading.
Value: Clinical diagnostic pathology labs processing hundreds of cassettes per shift — the 480-cassette capacity and automated hopper selection runs through a shift without reloading.
Priority 02
Research & Biobanks
Challenge: Permanent, scannable labels for multi-year tissue archives.
Value: Research labs and tissue biobanks that need permanent, scannable cassette labels for multi-year studies — UV etching survives the archive.
Priority 03
LIMS-Integrated Workflows
Challenge: End-to-end specimen traceability from accession to slide.
Value: Labs running LIMS or HIMS for end-to-end specimen traceability — the UVP202002 accepts print jobs from the information system and connects to the slide printer for linked sample tracking.
What's in the box
The UVP202002 ships ready for high-volume histology use — batch upload software included.
- UVP202002 Cassette Printer
- 6 × Cassette Hoppers
- Batch Upload Software
- Power Cord
- User Manual
- LIMS/HIMS Integration Package (Optional)
- Custom Cassette 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 | UVP202002 |
|---|---|
| Laser Type | Long-life UV Laser |
| Cassette Capacity | 450 cassettes (75/sleeve × 6) or 480 (80 without lid/hopper × 6) |
| Selectable Hoppers | 6 — automated selection |
| Print Speed | Under 3 seconds per cassette |
| Print Capabilities | Text · Symbols · Barcodes · QR codes (linear + 2D) |
| Display | 10-inch color touchscreen |
| Control System | Embedded |
| Built-in Scanner | Yes |
| Air Purification System | Yes |
| Cassette Collection | 1 × batch printing hopper, 1 × on-demand chute |
| Stand-alone Operation | Yes |
| LIMS/HIMS Compatible | Yes |
| Connects to Slide Printer | Yes (UVP202001 / UVP202001D) |
| Batch Upload Software | Included |
| Configurable Templates | Yes |
| UV Printer Life | > 3 million cassettes |
| Connection Types | 2×Ethernet, 4×USB, 1×VGA, 1×COM, 1×HDMI |
| Input Voltage / Frequency | AC 100–240V, 50/60 Hz |
| Operating Temperature | 5–40°C |
| Max Relative Humidity | 80% |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 477 × 313 × 509 mm |
| Weight | 34 kg / 75 lbs |
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Frequently asked questions
Answers focused on practical buying and implementation questions from lab managers, scientists, and startup founders.
Why UV laser instead of ink or thermal transfer for cassettes?
UV laser etching marks the cassette surface directly, so labels stay legible through formalin, ethanol, xylene, paraffin, and long-term archive storage — without ink cartridges or ribbons.
How many cassettes can the UVP202002 hold at once?
Six selectable hoppers hold up to 480 cassettes total (80 per hopper), with automated hopper selection by cassette color or type.
Does it integrate with LIMS or HIMS?
Yes. The UVP202002 accepts print jobs from laboratory or hospital information systems and can connect to the UVP202001 slide printer for linked specimen tracking.
What warranty is included?
The UVP202002 is backed by a 2-year all-inclusive manufacturer's warranty. Contact us for pre-sales questions, integration support, and technical assistance.
Warranty
Histology Cassette Printer warranty & support
The UVP202002 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.