Dual-Hopper UV Laser Slide Printer – ToronPath™ SP-DUV
ToronPath™ SP-DUV is a dual-hopper slide laser printer designed for laboratories with demanding, high-throughput slide printing needs. By incorporating two independent loading hoppers, the ToronPath™ SP-DUV slide printer doubles the available loading capacity compared to single-hopper models, enabling extended unattended operation and significantly reducing workflow interruptions.
Like all models in the ToronPath SP-L family, this instrument uses UV laser printing technology to deliver permanent, chemically resistant markings at 2500 dpi — with no consumables required. The fully integrated design operates without an external computer, and the printed lacquer side of each slide faces outward at output for contamination-free retrieval.
Dual-Hopper UV Laser Slide Printer – ToronPath™ SP-DUV Applications
The ToronPath™ SP-DUV is designed for use in:
- High-volume histopathology and anatomical pathology laboratories
- Core laboratory and reference lab environments with continuous slide throughput
- Hospital pathology departments requiring extended unattended operation
- Cytology and surgical pathology units with dual-type slide workflows
- Labs integrating dual-source slide inputs for multiple specimen types
Dual-Hopper UV Laser Slide Printer – ToronPath™ SP-DUV Key Features
- Dual-hopper design: two independent loading slots (≥ 100 slides each) for a combined capacity of ≥ 200 slides, enabling high-volume, uninterrupted printing
- UV laser printing technology: non-contact, consumable-free process; no ribbons, ink, or maintenance supplies needed
- 2500 dpi print resolution: produces ultra-sharp characters, barcodes, QR codes, and alphanumeric identifiers
- Contamination-free output: the lacquer side of each printed slide faces outward upon exit, ensuring safe, clean retrieval
- Chemical resistance: printed markings withstand xylene, alcohol, and decalcifying fluid for long-term specimen integrity
- Broad slide compatibility: supports a wide variety of paint-size slides and multiple slide colors
- 10.1-inch full-color LCD touchscreen for clear, operator-friendly navigation
- Built-in barcode scanner with optional external barcode scanner for flexible system integration
- Output collection capacity ≥ 20 pcs for immediate downstream use
- High print speed: ≤ 3 seconds per slide for maximum efficiency in high-volume environments
- Integrated stand-alone system: built-in OS; no external computer required
- LIS/HIS/PIS/PACS compatible: integrates with major hospital and laboratory information systems
- Composite air treatment function for a cleaner, safer printing environment
Theory and Method
The ToronPath™ SP-DUV employs the same proven UV laser printing principle as the ToronPath™ SP-UV and ToronPath™ SP-150UV, using a tightly focused, non-contact laser beam to permanently engrave identification data (including text, symbols, barcodes, and high-resolution QR codes) directly onto glass microscope slides at 2500 dpi. What distinguishes the ToronPath™ SP-DUV is its dual-hopper architecture: two loading slots each accommodating ≥ 100 slides, providing a combined capacity of ≥ 200 slides per load cycle.
This design supports extended or unattended batch printing sessions. All printed markings are resistant to xylene, alcohol, and decalcifying fluid. The slide output mechanism ensures the lacquer side faces outward, keeping slides contamination-free. The built-in operating system enables fully stand-alone operation.
Dual-Hopper UV Laser Slide Printer – ToronPath™ SP-DUV Technical Specifications
| Printing Technology | UV Laser Printing |
|---|---|
| Printing Resolution | 2500 dpi |
| Print Speed | ≤ 3 seconds per slide |
| Loading Configuration | Dual Hopper – 2 independent slots |
| Loading Capacity | ≥ 100 slides × 2 slots (≥ 200 slides total) |
| Output Collection Capacity | ≥ 20 pcs |
| Data Transmission | USB, Ethernet, Serial Ports |
| Display | 10.1-inch Full-Color LCD Touchscreen |
| Barcode Scanner | Built-in; optional external barcode scanner |
| Operating System | Built-in (stand-alone, no external computer required) |
| System Compatibility | LIS / HIS / PIS / PACS |
| Chemical Resistance | Xylene, Alcohol, Decalcifying Fluid |
| Slide Output Orientation | Lacquer side faces outward (contamination-free retrieval) |
| Consumables | None (non-contact laser technology) |
| Air Treatment | Composite Air Treatment Function |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 210 mm × 467 mm × 445 mm |