minitube MultiCoder User Manual

MultiCoder
First and only system for semiautomatic direct print on lab items
Professionalize your lab process with quick and easy machine readable labeling of lab items

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7 Standard product carriers

8 Documents / Resources

8.1 References

9 Related Posts

MultiCoder

In modern lab processes, traceability and identification of samples, containers and other equipment is of crucial importance. This process is now made easy with Minitube‘s new MultiCoder lab printing system!

Versatile

Prints on a whole range of items, such as dishes, tubes, semen straws, goblets and many more

Labels diverse materials such as plastics, glass or aluminum
Standard and customized product carriers allow countless applications

Professional

Clear and robust machine readable sample identification -no more mistakes or mix-ups
Easily readable information even with little printable space – including barcodes, QR codes and logos

Durable ink dries immediately after print
Print withstands extreme conditions like liquid nitrogen

Quick & easy

Perfect semi-automatic workflow, much faster process than manual labeling
Manually moveable slide and a unique, easy-to-use carrier system ensure a speedy work process
Quick and easy change of carriers without tools
Intuitive software for easy control of print process
MediTEX software interface for easy data import
Ready-to-print designs for automatic content creation via database
Individual print layout creation through digital visualization
Simple operation also for untrained staff

Economic

Wear-free design and long-life ink cartridge for low operating costs

Quick and easy installation and cleaning
Maintenance-free
Compact and space-saving, mobile device

Product features

High resolution inkjet printing
Print head protection system (avoids drying-out of ink)
Sensor based technique for print activation allows perfect manual workflow
LED signaling of printer status
No tools needed for change of carriers
Upload of MS Excel based data formats possible
Pre-designed print layouts
Automatic creation of content for ready-to-print designs via database
Software installation on central server for remote access and shared layouts is possible

MultiCoder printer REF.: 13145/0000
Ink cartridge for MultiCoder REF.: 13145/0010

Countless application possibilities – which one is yours?

Standard product carriers

Customized carriers can be designed upon demand

Product	Carrier (REF.)	Required accessories
Goblet, round, 35 mm	13145/0100	– – –
Goblet, round, 65 mm	13145/0101	– – –
Marking label (for goblet canes) 5 pa./cycle	13145/0103	– – –
Flat cassette	13145/0110	– – –
Triangular cassette	13145/0111	– – –
Cryovial 2 pa./cycle	13145/0122	– – –
Centrifuge tube, 5 ml	13145/0124	– – –
Centrifuge tube, 15 ml	13145/0126	– – –
Centrifuge tube, 50 ml	13145/0127	– – –
Sperm donation cup	13145/0128	– – –
Kitazato Cryotop® (open system) 3 pa./cycle	13145/0131	– – –
IrvineScientific (Biotech) Cryolock® and Origio VitriFit ™3 pcs./cycle	13145/0132	– – –
Vitrolife Rapid-iTM 3 pa./cycle	13145/0133	– – –
Semen straw, 0.5 ml, 66.5 mm or 90 mm length 3 pcs./cycle	13145/0203	– – –
Goblet, round, 7.1 mm Multi-print 20x, 1 pc./cycle	13145/0219	Adapter for multi-print product carriers (REF 13145/0200)
Goblet, round, 10 mm Multi-print 15x, 1 pc./cycle	13145/0220	Adapter for multi-print product carriers (REF 13145/0200)
Goblet, round, 13 mm Multi-print 12x, 1 pc./cycle	13145/0221	Adapter for multi-print product carriers (REF 13145/0200)
Semen straw, 0.25 ml Multi-print 60x, 4 pa./cycle	13145/0201	Adapter for multi-print product carriers (REF 13145/0200) Loading block for 0.25 ml straw carrier (REF 13145/0230)
Semen straw, 0.5 ml Multi-print 36x, 3 pa./cycle	13145/0202	Adapter for multi-print product carriers (REF 13145/0200) Loading block for 0.5 ml straw carrier (REF 13145/0231)
Petri dish	13145/0300	– – –
Four- and five-well culture dish	13145/0301	– – –