User Manual

Dako Artisan™ Link | Basic User Guide 37
Load Slides with Drying and Clearing On Board
When using the Drying and Clearing on board feature, the slides should be loaded onto the
carousel dry.
• Slides should be well drained of any excess water obtained from the water bath.
• Water can be drained by allowing the slides to sit vertically for 15 minutes.
You can load slides on any slide platform on the slide carousel
. To correctly place the slides onto
the Artisan™ Link, do the following:
1. Place the slide with the tissue side up and the frosted end toward you within the guide rails of
the slide position.
2. Place a slide clip over the slide with the hook end facing upward and secured into the loop at
the back of the slide position.
3. Press down the front end of the clip until it clicks into place and slowly push the clip towards
the back of the slide to ensure a proper seal.
4. DO NOT add wash solution to the clips.
5. Repeat this process until all the slides are loaded onto the Artisan™ Link.
Load Slides for Protocol without Drying or Clearing
You can load slides on any slide platform on the slide carousel. To correctly place the slides onto
the Artisan™ Link, do the following: