480 Cassette Capacity
6 selectable hoppers with up to 480 cassette loading capacity (450 at 75/sleeve × 6, or 480 at 80/hopper × 6). Selectable hopper workflows support mixed cassette colors or types.
Model UVP202002 · Tissue Cassette Printer
Tissue Cassette Printer — UV Laser · 480 Cassette Capacity · <3 Second Print
6 selectable hoppers · up to 480-cassette loading · >3M cassette laser life (vendor-stated) · air purification · built-in scanner
- UV laser etching — no ink or ribbons
- 6 hoppers × up to 80 cassettes = 480 ready to print
- Designed to resist solvent smudging through processing
Key Specifications
Model UVP202002
Capacity Up to 480 cassettes (6 hoppers)
Print Speed <3 seconds per cassette (vendor-stated)
Connectivity 2×Ethernet, 4×USB, stand-alone and networked operation
Why Labs Evaluate UV Laser Cassette Marking
Cassette labels can fail in ways that matter in a real histology lab. Ink, ribbon, adhesive, and handwritten workflows all need to be evaluated against solvent exposure, handling, barcode readability, and archive retrieval before a lab standardizes on them.
UV laser printing etches information directly into the cassette surface. The vendor page describes marking as physically etched, smudge-resistant, and designed to resist solvent smudging — without ink cartridges or ribbons for routine printing. The UV laser is rated for more than 3 million cassettes (vendor-stated).
On cassettes specifically, durability matters because labels may be exposed to formalin, ethanol, xylene, paraffin, and routine handling during tissue processing. The UVP202002 is built for labs that need durable, scannable cassette identification at scale.
- 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.
Manufacturer overview
Watch Four E's demonstrate UV microscope tissue cassette printing — hopper loading, UV laser marking, and bench workflow.
<3 Second Print
Vendor-stated under-3-seconds-per-cassette UV laser print speed. UV printer life is rated at >3 million cassettes (vendor-stated).
Durable Cassette Marking
UV laser etches the cassette — not a print on top of it. Vendor source describes etched marking designed to resist solvent smudging during histology processing workflows.
Built-in Scanner + Air Purification
Integrated barcode scanner for quick data entry. Air purification system is listed for the UV etching process. Connects to UVP202001 / UVP202001D slide printers for linked workflow.
"Up to 480 cassettes loaded. Three seconds per cassette. Etched marking designed for processing workflows." — The UVP202002 is built for labs that need durable cassette identification at scale.
Key features
- ✓ UV laser direct-on-cassette printing
- ✓ No ink or ribbons for routine printing
- ✓ Print speed under 3 seconds per cassette (vendor-stated)
- ✓ UV laser life > 3 million cassettes (vendor-stated)
- ✓ 6 selectable cassette hoppers
- ✓ Up to 80 cassettes per hopper
- ✓ Up to 480 cassette total loading capacity
- ✓ Selectable cassette hopper workflows
- ✓ 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 / UVP202001D slide printers
- ✓ Can operate independently
- ✓ Batch upload software included
- ✓ Connection: 2×Ethernet, 4×USB, 1×VGA, 1×COM, 1×HDMI
- ✓ Operating temp 5–40°C
- ✓ Max relative humidity 80%
- ✓ Solvent-smudging-resistant marking (vendor-stated)
- ✓ Compact 477 × 313 × 509 mm footprint
- ✓ 34 kg / 75 lbs main unit
Ideal applications
Priority 01
High-Volume Histology
Challenge: Hundreds of cassettes per shift without constant reloading.
Value: High-volume histology and clinical pathology labs processing hundreds of cassettes per shift — the up to 480-cassette capacity and selectable hopper workflows help run through a shift with less reloading.
Priority 02
Research & Biobanks
Challenge: Durable, scannable labels for multi-year tissue archives.
Value: Research labs and tissue biobanks that need durable, scannable cassette labels for multi-year studies — UV etching supports long-term archive identification.
Priority 03
Cassette-to-Slide Workflows
Challenge: Linked specimen tracking from cassette through to slide.
Value: Labs that print cassettes and slides in the same workflow — the UVP202002 can connect to UVP202001 / UVP202001D slide printers for linked sample tracking when templates match.
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
- 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 — selectable hopper workflows |
| Print Speed | Under 3 seconds per cassette (vendor-stated) |
| 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 Workflows | Supported at a high level; confirm interface details |
| Connects to Slide Printer | Yes (UVP202001 / UVP202001D) |
| Batch Upload Software | Included |
| Configurable Templates | Yes |
| UV Printer Life | > 3 million cassettes (vendor-stated) |
| 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.
What is a histology cassette printer?
A histology cassette printer marks tissue cassettes with accession data, barcodes, and identifiers for grossing through archive workflows. The UVP202002 uses UV laser direct-on-cassette marking with six selectable hoppers and LIMS/HIMS-connected workflow support.
How does a tissue cassette printer differ from a slide printer?
Cassette printers mark plastic tissue cassettes at grossing; slide printers mark glass slides at staining or microtomy stations. The UVP202002 cassette printer can connect to UVP202001 slide printers for linked specimen tracking when field mapping is disciplined.
Why UV laser instead of ink or thermal transfer for cassettes?
UV laser etching marks the cassette surface directly, so labels are designed to resist solvent smudging through processing workflows without ink cartridges or ribbons for routine printing.
How many cassettes can the UVP202002 hold at once?
Six selectable hoppers hold up to 480 cassettes total (80 per hopper without lid/hopper), or 450 cassettes at 75 per sleeve × 6. Confirm cassette type and hopper workflow requirements during quote discussions.
Does it integrate with LIMS or HIMS?
Yes. The UVP202002 supports LIMS/HIMS-connected workflows, batch upload software, and networked operation. It can also connect to UVP202001 / UVP202001D slide printers for linked specimen tracking.
What warranty is included?
The vendor page lists a 2-year all-inclusive manufacturer's warranty. Confirm current warranty and service terms with your supplier when making a purchase inquiry.
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Warranty
Manufacturer warranty
The UVP202002 includes manufacturer warranty coverage per vendor documentation. Confirm warranty terms when making a purchase inquiry.