Merck MilliSentials MISELLABST User Manual page 5

Glossary
0 .5-0 .6 mL Tube: A lab vessel size referenced in
MilliSentials™ Lab Labeling System Software. The
predetermined lab label size for this vessel is one third
of a full label.
1-2 mL Tube: A lab vessel size referenced in MilliSentials™
Lab Labeling System Software. The predetermined lab label
size for this vessel is two thirds of a full label.
≥5 mL Tube: A lab vessel size referenced in MilliSentials™
Lab Labeling System Software. The predetermined lab label
size for this vessel is one full label.
Authenticated User: A user who has a profile and
is logged into the MilliSentials™ Lab Labeling System
Software.
Configure Label Line: This menu is accessed by clicking
on a line in a label preview within the MilliSentials™ Lab
Labeling Software and provides options to customize each
line of the lab label.
Ethernet Connection: A network connection
which uses a specific hardwired "Ethernet
cable" to connect a printer or computer to a
network outlet.
Full Label: The full label is one label with all perforations
intact, meant to fit on vessels that are larger than 5mL
volume.
Hardwire (USB) Connection: A method to set up the Lab
Labeling System, by connecting the host computer to the
printer using a USB cable.
Host Computer: A computer that is used to
install the printer and facilitates use of the
MilliSentials™ Lab Labeling System Software.
IP Address or IPv4: The "IP" part of IP address stands
for "Internet Protocol." The "address" part refers to a
unique number that gets linked to all activity to or from
that device. V4 is version 4. The printer IP Address appears
on the LCD Screen. If it is all zeros, the printer is not
connected to the network.
Network Connection via WiFi
connection that provides communication to the
network without the need for cables. This can be
used to connect the printer and host computer
as well as other devices.
One third of a Label: This refers to a single piece of the
label after a full label has been split into three sections
using the perforations. This format of the label is intended
to be wrapped around a 0.5-0.6mL tube or on a plate or
dish, but can be used on other vessels.
Perforation: A row of small holes in a piece of paper
or full label to make it easier to separate without use
of scissors. The MilliSentials™ Lab Adaptable Labels have
two horizontal perforations that allow users to seperate
the label into thirds.
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Plate or Dish: A lab vessel size referenced in MilliSentials™
Lab Labeling System Software. The predetermined lab label
size for this vessel splits the full label into thirds and allows
the text to fully span the label width.
Printer Setup Utilities: The smartphone
application used to discover the MilliSentials™
Lab Printer via Bluetooth
facilitate wireless set up of the printer.
Quick Printing: To print a small number of labels
without using a saved template or advanced label
configuration options.
Ribbon: The ribbon provides "ink"-like material that is
transferred onto the labels during the thermal transfer
printing process. The ribbon must be installed by the user.
Settings Reset File: Included on the MilliSentials USB
flash drive, this txt. file is used in troubleshooting.
Sidebar Menu: The menu in the upper-left
corner of the MilliSentials™ Lab Labeling System
Software, represented by three lines. For authenticated
users, this menu provides access to the Print Tab ("Print"),
user profile preferences ("Profile"), printer connection
settings ("Settings") and logout option ("Logout").
Two thirds of a Label: This refers to the lower two
sections of the label kept together after the top perforation
is discarded. This format of the label is intended to wrap
around a 1-2 mL tube but can also be used on
other vessels.
Unauthenticated User: In the MilliSentials™ Lab Labeling
System Software, a user who is not logged into any profile.
Unauthenticated users may still print but features are
limited.
User Devices: The user device communicates with the host
computer to create and print lab labels. It must be on the
same network as the host computer/printer. User devices
can be Windows computers, Mac
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or smart phones.
Vessel Format: A label layout in the MilliSentials™
Lab Labeling System Software designed specifically for
commonly used laboratory vessels. (Example: 0.5-0.6 mL
tubes, plate or dish, 1-2 mL tubes or ≥5 mL tubes). There
are 8 different vessel formats.
Zebra Setup Utilities: This program is
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provided on the USB flash drive for installation
on a Windows host computer. It is a program
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that allows installation of the MilliSentials™
Lab Printer on the host computer. Zebra Setup
Utilities is not needed after initial installation. It can also
be used to generate configuration reports, reset printer
settings and configure the printer for wireless use.
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