ESPO II Microscope Slide Printer

Description

ESPO II Microscope Slide Printer by Matsunami

The Matsunami ESPO Slide Printer is engineered for high-resolution, efficient slide labeling directly at the microtomy station. Its thermal transfer printing technology delivers crisp, solvent-resistant text, barcodes, and QR codes—eliminating handwritten labels and reducing specimen tracking errors. Ideal for histology, pathology, and cytology laboratories, the ESPO Printer supports seamless integration with laboratory information systems (LIS) and enhances workflow accuracy.

Highlights

• High-Resolution Thermal-Transfer Printing: 12 dot/mm (~300 dpi) delivers crisp and durable labels resistant to water, alcohol, and xylene.
• Flexible Slide Loading: Equipped with two 100-slide magazines for batch printing and single-slide front loading even when tissue is mounted.
• Fast Throughput: Prints in approximately 3 seconds per slide, up to 20 slides per minute.
• Intuitive Touchscreen Interface: Pressure-sensitive full-color display with simultaneous display and operation modes.
• Multiple Connectivity Options: Supports USB, Ethernet, and Wi-Fi integration with LIS; embedded barcode scanner optional.
• Compact & Clean Design: Lightweight (~9.9 lbs/4.5 kg), small footprint (~9.x.7 x 9.7 in/ 240 x 120 x 247 mm); internal blower system minimizes jams.

Key Features

• Reliable Performance (Minimize Break-Down)
• Small and Lightweight Design
• Two 100-Slide Magazine
• User-Friendly Touch screen Interface
• Integrated Barcode Scanner
• Front Loading
• Barcode Capable
• Solvent Resistant: water, alcohol, xylene

Connectivity

• Easily connect via Wi-Fi, LAN, or USB.

Slide Compatibility

• Print Speed: 3 seconds per slide, 20 slides per minute
• Print Direction: 0°, 90°,
• 180°, 270°
• Slide Size: 25 mm x 75 mm x 1 mm, 26 mm x 76 mm x 1 mm
• Frost Size: 15 mm, 20 mm, 25 mm

Specifications

• Print Speed: ~3 seconds per slide (~20 slides/min)
• Resolution: 12 dot/mm (~300 dpi)
• Slide Size Compatibility: 25 x 75 x 1 mm or 26 x 76 × 1 mm
• Frosted Label Area: 15 mm, 20 mm, or 25 mm
• Print Direction: 0°, 90°, 180°, 270°
• Slide Capacity – Two 100‑slide magazines + front‑loading single‑slide option
• Connectivity: USB, Ethernet, Wi‑Fi (optional embedded barcode scanner)
• Media Type: Thermal transfer ribbon
• Dot Density: 12 dot/mm
• Depth: 9.4 in, 240 mm
• Width: 4.7 in, 120 mm
• Height: 9.8 in, 250 mm
• Weight: 9.9 lbs, 4.5 kg