Dako Artisan™ Link Pro - Manual (Page 88)

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Slide Label
A chemical resistant, self-adhesive customizable label for use in high-stress, chemically rigorous
laboratory environment
Slide Label Printer
Printer that prints the chemical resistant labels
Staining Instruments
The Artisan™ Link can include multiple staining instruments, up to three staining instruments per
workstation, including one or more Artisan™ Link and/or Autostainer Link Instruments. Both types
of instruments use the DakoLink software.
Staining Procedures
Synonymous with protocols in Artisan™ Link
System
The Artisan™ Link Special Stains System
Waste
Reagent or bulk liquid that has been aspirated off of a slide.
Waste Bottle
A reusable plastic bottle attached to the system to collect wastes.
Waste Fluid Bottles
Four waste fluid bottles are provided in both 1.7 L and 4 L capacity. The DakoLink software tracks
waste to four separate containers.
Waste Valve Rinse
After a run has finished, the waste valve rinse procedure cleans the valves that control waste
management in the Artisan™ Link. The waste valve rinse prevents salt deposits from forming and
keeps the waste lines and valves free of contamination. When performing a waste valve rinse, the
instrument flushes each waste line and valve by dispensing wash solution into the washtub and
aspirating. The instrument performs multiple rinses for each waste line to ensure optimal
cleanliness. Dako recommends that you have the Artisan™ Link perform this automatically.
Workstation PC
A Windows-compatible PC runs the DakoLink software, which provides your primary control and
interaction with the system. Each installation maintains a central database where all information is
stored, including a detailed record for every stained slide.