Dako Autostainer - Manual (Page 20)

Prime Pump
The Prime Pump screen is used to flush the intake tubing with buffer or DI water without
initiating an actual run. Frequently running fluid through the instrument keeps the
Autostainer running properly. Dako recommends priming the pumps weekly.
Programming Grid Overview
The Programming Grid is the main screen used to define slide information, primary
antibodies, staining reagents, and staining protocols.
Software
Version User Name
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* medium security
low security Institution
Name Date/Time Serial
Number
Command Buttons:
Slide Info – enter or
edit individual slide
information.
Protocol Template –
select or create a
template to apply to the
current staining run.
Next – displays the
Slide Layout Map:
Program Slides screen.
Print – prints slide and
reagent labels, main
grid, IHC report,
reagent list, or Run
logs.
Exit – returns to Main
Menu without saving.
Help – information on
grid features.
Menu Bar
Slides – enter the number of slides for a run
File – general information such as opening, saving, and printing slide runs
Edit lists – establish lists of reagents for programming a staining protocol
Copy and Auto – items used during programming
Grid Header
lists the steps and
dispense volumes of
the selected protocol
template for the
current staining run.
Each column
represents one step
of the protocol
template.
Programming Grid
rows represent
individual slides
including complete
identification and all
reagents applied.
The grid can
accommodate 48
slides per staining
run.
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