Infrared Cassette Printer LIRCP-T2010

Introduction

Infrared Cassette Printer is capable of printing at a speed of at least 25 cassettes per minute. It features a single-slot, left-to-right flow design with a horizontal cassette loading mechanism. This printer can be integrated with conveyor, with electric-controlled jacking for precise positioning. Our printer is used for laser printing on tissue embedding cassettes.

This cassette printer is designed to meet the rigorous requirements of modern laboratory operations, ensuring high precision, reliability, and ease of use for various experimental applications.

Applications

Our Infrared Cassette Printer is used for precise, high-speed laser marking of tissue embedding cassettes in pathology and histology laboratories. It ensures durable, scannable identification for efficient sample tracking and workflow integration.

Specifications

Printing Technology	Laser (no special printing supplies required)
Printing Speed	25 cassettes/min (including QR codes)
Cassette Types Supported	All types with up to 8+ fields of data
Printable Content	Text, numbers, QR codes (More than or equals to 6×6 mm), symbols
Cassette Loading Capacity	100 cassettes per tank
Connectivity	Compatible with / systems
Software Capabilities	Batch/individual printing, 8+ editable fields
Data Management	Auto recovery, exportable print log
Print Resistance	Scratch and solvent-resistant
Cassette Handling	Slide-type mechanism with electric jacking rod
Dimension	440 × 420 × 250 mm
Packing Dimension	545 × 345 × 515 mm
Net Weight	19.8 kg
Gross Weight	24.3 kg

Features

Translucent front viewing window

High printing clarity

Supports manual cassette addition

Batch and individual printing modes

Exportable print logs

FAQs

1. What sets the Infrared Cassette Printer apart from traditional cassette labeling methods?

Unlike conventional thermal or ink-based labeling, our Infrared Cassette Printer employs infrared laser technology that marks directly on the cassette surface. This eliminates the need for consumables like ribbons, inks, or labels, significantly reducing long-term operational costs. It also ensures permanent, high-resolution markings that are resistant to chemicals, solvents, and physical wear, making it ideal for histology and pathology environments where sample integrity and legibility are crucial.

2. Can the Infrared Cassette Printer be integrated into an existing digital laboratory workflow?

Absolutely. Infrared Cassette Printer is fully compatible with (Laboratory Information System) and (Hospital Information System), enabling automated data exchange and seamless communication with lab management software. This integration helps reduce manual entry errors and supports high-throughput processing by ensuring that the right patient and sample information is printed directly on the cassette with minimal operator intervention.

3. How does the cassette loading and handling mechanism in Infrared Cassette Printer improve efficiency and accuracy?

Infrared Cassette Printer is engineered with a slide-type cassette feeding system that includes an electric jacking rod for precise positioning during printing. Its single-slot, left-to-right horizontal design reduces mechanical complexity and supports smooth, continuous operation. Additionally, manual cassette addition is possible at any time, and both batch and individual printing modes are supported, offering flexibility in handling urgent or varied workloads without interrupting the print cycle.

4. What types of data can be printed on the cassettes using Infrared Cassette Printer , and how customizable is the layout?

Infrared Cassette Printer supports printing of a wide range of content, including alphanumeric text, QR codes (6×6 mm or larger), and special characters or symbols. Users can configure over 8 editable fields per cassette, allowing customization based on patient ID, specimen number, sample type, and more. The printer software provides user-friendly controls for managing layout templates, which can be tailored to institutional standards or regional compliance requirements.

5. In what types of laboratories or clinical settings is this Infrared Cassette Printer most useful?

Infrared Cassette Printer is ideal for high-throughput pathology labs, histology departments, research institutes, and hospitals where accurate sample identification is critical. It supports fast-paced environments with its 25 cassettes per minute speed, ensuring high-volume processing without compromising quality. Its durable, solvent-resistant markings make it especially suitable for labs that process samples through harsh chemical staining or tissue preparation protocols.

6. What is an Infrared Cassette Printer?

An Infrared Cassette Printer is a laser-based device designed to print permanent, high-resolution markings directly onto tissue cassettes without the use of ink or ribbons. It uses a 1060 nm wavelength fiber laser to etch information onto the plastic surface, making it ideal for high-volume laboratories that prioritize speed, accuracy, and long-term sample traceability.

7. Are the markings printed by Infrared Cassette Printer durable and resistant to lab chemicals?

Yes, the markings produced by Infrared Cassette Printers are permanent and highly resistant to solvents like xylene, formalin, and alcohol, as well as to high temperatures encountered during tissue processing. This ensures patient data remains intact throughout every stage of histological preparation.

8. Yes, the markings produced by Infrared Cassette Printers are permanent and highly resistant to solvents like xylene, formalin, and alcohol, as well as

Yes, most of Infrared Cassette Printers support seamless integration with Laboratory Information Systems () and Hospital Information Systems (). This allows automated data input, barcode printing, and real-time sample tracking, minimizing human error and improving laboratory efficiency.

9. What information can be printed on the cassettes using Infrared Cassette Printer?

Infrared Cassette Printer can mark alphanumeric text, barcodes (1D/2D), QR codes, and symbols. This makes them ideal for applications requiring detailed sample identification, such as biopsy or surgical pathology laboratories.