[Nhcoll-l] Labels for wet collections

[Bentley, Andrew Charles]

Aqilah

There is some good information on labels for wet collections on the SPNHC wiki that can be found here:  https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__spnhc.biowikifarm.net_wiki_Labeling-5FNatural-5FHistory-5FCollections&d=DwIGaQ&c=cjytLXgP8ixuoHflwc-poQ&r=LpYc_Z_iN1KRw0hheb3x6-8MJUMu482qfHowpGYJqwc&m=hemJ8lFXK1wimn_qlr9V5IIcC2xG5WQuCLwMMcJgB8w&s=we0uBKYtN2usFMDgFJHyfdJQ5T3upbbTG6yvbcAlLjw&e= 

The labeling mechanism of choice these days is a thermal transfer printer with spun bound polyester medium and resin ribbon that is highly resistant to aging and effects of alcohol and formalin.  More information about this can be found here:  https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__spnhc.biowikifarm.net_wiki_Labeling-5FNatural-5FHistory-5FCollections-23Thermal-5FTransfer-5FPrinting&d=DwIGaQ&c=cjytLXgP8ixuoHflwc-poQ&r=LpYc_Z_iN1KRw0hheb3x6-8MJUMu482qfHowpGYJqwc&m=hemJ8lFXK1wimn_qlr9V5IIcC2xG5WQuCLwMMcJgB8w&s=jzmTVyxmsHj81PgVLiLfk1kPRE2AhS6Cdkb0QUpKwLw&e= 

We have been using this system for over 15 years now and the labels have stood the test of time very well indeed – no fading, cracking, yellowing etc.  We print these labels directly from our database system, Specify (www.specifysoftware.org<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.specifysoftware.org&d=DwIGaQ&c=cjytLXgP8ixuoHflwc-poQ&r=LpYc_Z_iN1KRw0hheb3x6-8MJUMu482qfHowpGYJqwc&m=hemJ8lFXK1wimn_qlr9V5IIcC2xG5WQuCLwMMcJgB8w&s=WrJ2khkwUcl4GPGoxthPz2bHrTci6zmVs96WQ15TQIE&e= >).

Resistall paper is unfortunately very acidic which can affect particularly small specimens and the added effort needed to print reliably on this medium is, in my opinion, not worth it given there is a much better long term solution.  Yes, the initial investment is greater but the long term payoff is much larger.  I have attached the specifications of the printer, an article I wrote about this in the SPNHC newsletter some time back and pricing for the system from our US distributer.  You should be able to source the printer locally but may have more of a problem sourcing the medium as the company has naturally been very cagey about where they get it.

I would be happy to send you some samples of these labels if you are interested.  Just provide me with an address to send them to.  Also happy to answer any further questions you may have.

Andy
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From: nhcoll-l-bounces at mailman.yale.edu [mailto:nhcoll-l-bounces at mailman.yale.edu] On Behalf Of Aqilah Shyaqifah
Sent: Friday, September 29, 2017 4:16 AM
To: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu
Subject: [Nhcoll-l] Labels for wet collections


Dear all,

i wish to print the labels for wet collections which are mostly preserved in ethanol, but I wish to use proper paper (e.g. Byron Weston Resistall Paper) and ink (e.g. Black India). What type of printer could I use? Byron Weston Resistall Paper is said to be stable when wet however the paper is not acid-free, could this cause a problem?  Also, what type of problems could arise from the use of normal paper and ink with laser printers (e.g. HP laserjet)?


Many thanks,

Aqilah Shyaqifah

Universiti Brunei Darussalam Natural History Museum (UBDM)
Faculty of Science
Universiti Brunei Darussalam


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