Specimen misidentification on slides can be a major risk in lab operations due to the difficulty of reading handwritten data or the use of difficult-to-apply xylene-resistant labels. Primera’s new TuffCoat 2 ink ribbons for its Signature Slide Printer offer high- chemical, temperature- and abrasion-resistance—even when wet. The permanent ink dries instantly, and they work on a wide variety of commonly used slides and brands. The lower heat and print head pressure results in longer intervals between print head replacement. Some suitable applications include those in pathology, histology and cytology. Available in black monochrome and CMYK. Primera Technology Inc.