[NHCOLL-L:5121] RE: Printing microslide labels

[Williston, Andrew]

Judith,

I've been looking at the Brady Labels that Andy mentioned, for the potential relabeling of our slide collections. Brady is very responsive to sending samples of their printed labels, and as a test, I affixed a "Brady Slide Label" THT-194-481-3 printed with 6400 series ribbon to a glass vial (http://www.bradyid.com/bradyid/catalog/siteSearchResultsView.do?searchTerms=THT-194-481-3&x=0&y=0). I've kept the label/vial in 70% ethanol since May 2008. The printing is starting to flake off under the constant ethanol exposure, but the label is still firmly attached to the glass.  Obviously, this is an excessive test for something intended for dry slide storage or temporary solvent exposure, but I think it does seem to be a really durable label, with decent print and adhesive chemical resistance, and it happens to be a convenient size for slide labeling. I'm not sure how the adhesive works under other applications, but it has looked durable even under the relatively extreme conditions.

-Andy Williston

  
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From: owner-nhcoll-l at lists.yale.edu [owner-nhcoll-l at lists.yale.edu] On Behalf Of Bentley, Andrew Charles [abentley at ku.edu]
Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 2010 4:37 PM
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Subject: [NHCOLL-L:5116] RE: Printing microslide labels

Judith



We have had great success with the Datamax line of printers that we use for our wet labels.  Hardy machine that has been working now for about 10 years without a hitch.  I have attached specs of the new line of printers (I series) from Datamax.  There is also a wide array of labeling materials out there that I am sure will fit the bill.  Brady has a great line of stuff specifically designed for harsh environments that are archival.  A quick search through their site for slide came up with the following http://www.bradyid.com/bradyid/catalog/productBrowseResultsView.do?searchWithinTerms=slide&navigationDescriptors=102122&exposedRefinements=102122.  There may be more.



Hope that helps



Andy



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From: owner-nhcoll-l at lists.yale.edu [mailto:owner-nhcoll-l at lists.yale.edu] On Behalf Of Judith Price
Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 2010 2:33 PM
To: NHCOLL-L at lists.yale.edu
Subject: [NHCOLL-L:5114] Printing microslide labels



Dear SPNHC Cloud



Since my eyes and fingers have lost the acuity of youth, I am investigating options for machine-printing microscope slide labels from our database.  The first vendor I contacted has recommended the Zebra GX430T Printer which is capable of 300 DPI and uses a Xylene resistant ribbon (TC class).  Does anyone have experience with that machine or others they could recommend?  Caveats?



Thanks

Judith



Judith C. Price

Secretary, Society for the Preservation of Natural History Collections

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