ESPO II Microscope Slide Printer

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.

Key Features

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 (~9.4 × 4.7 × 9.7 in/ 240 × 120 × 247 mm); internal blower system minimizes jams.

Print Speed

~3 seconds per slide (~20 slides/min)

Resolution

12 dot/mm (~300 dpi)

Slide Size Compatibility

25 × 75 × 1 mm or 26 × 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)