Eliminate human error from your tube labeling. Make unreadable labels a thing of the past
Reduce experimental bottlenecks by automating time-consuming manual labeling
Reduce Labeling Time By 80% And Do More Science
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Eliminate human error from your tube labeling. Make unreadable labels a thing of the past
Reduce experimental bottlenecks by automating time-consuming manual labeling
Reduce Labeling Time by 80% and Do More Science
Book a consultation with our knowledgeable team today.
Tested and Proven Tube Printing and Vial Printing

Tested and Proven Tube Printing and Vial Printing
Tubewriter 400: The Fastest Direct Printer for Tube and Vial Labels
Tubewriter 400: The Fastest Direct Printer for Tube and Vial Labels
- Prints on any tube
- Prints 50 tubes in 90 seconds
- Survives long-term storage at -80C and liquid nitrogen
- Print barcodes and text from Excel
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About the printer
The TubeWriter 400 expands on the TubeWriter product line with new UV-curable disposable ink cartridge technology. Smaller, more legible fonts are now possible on your tubes.
Many Tubes and Sizes: The TubeWriter 400 prints on almost anything, including tubes, vials, cryovials, and more. Never go back to messy handwriting or sticky lab labels again.
Hassle-Free: Disposable cartridges with integ
Never go back to messy handwriting or sticky lab labels again.

The TubeWriter 400 helps clients improve their testing practices in a wide range of scientific pursuits. Find out more about how our labeling solutions are helping labs do more, with less.
UV Curable Technology

TubeWriter 400 employs UV-curable ink that is durable in extreme lab conditions. Waterproof, 99% alcohol resistant, and durable in liquid nitrogen and temperatures down to -80C. This enhanced capability lets you integrate your barcode scanners to read the tubes and record data into your systems. Rather than worrying about reading text, take your samples and start scanning them.






Data Entry



Use the same Microsoft Excel you are already familiar with. You can use formulas, cut and paste, and fill.
Use the TubeWriter 400 inkjet system to print directly onto any tube, vial, slide, cassette or microplate. Eliminate sticky lab labels that can fall off or jam delicate machines.
Who can benefit from 400?
• Cell banks storing cryovials exposed to liquid nitrogen and –80° C.
• Reagent manufacturers. Protects identification in dry ice and eliminates the use of adhesive labels
• QA / QC labs where every sample must be tracked and positively identified.
• High-volume clinical reference and testing labs
• Tube manufacturers needing flexible printing solutions for custom runs
• Life science organizations looking to reduce time-to-market on drug discovery.
• Cell banks storing cryovials exposed to liquid nitrogen and –80° C.
• Reagent manufacturers. Protects identification in dry ice and eliminates the use of adhesive labels
• QA / QC labs where every sample must be tracked and positively identified.
• High-volume clinical reference and testing labs
• Tube manufacturers needing flexible printing solutions for custom runs
• Life science organizations looking to reduce time-to-market on drug discovery.
Specifications for TubeWriter™ 400
Data Input | Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, comma delimited |
Ink | Waterproof, alcohol-resistant, UV-cured ink, Durable in liquid nitrogen and -80C |
Printable Lines | 2-5 lines with maximum of 50 characters per line (depends on labware) |
Tubes printed per run | 50 cryovials per rack; other tubes different capacities |
Connectivity | USB |
Compatibility | PC |
Size and Weight | 28” x 18” x 23” (WxLxH) 75 lbs. |
Electrical | 100-240 VAC 50/60hz |
Warranty | 1-year limited warranty; service contracts for years 2-5 available |
Craftsmanship | Manufactured in the U.S.A. Anodized aluminum construction. Digital stages. |
Safety cage | Polycarbonate cover included with the system at no charge |
LIMS Integration:






Using the TubeWriter 400 tube labeling system is as easy as opening Excel and pressing print. The TubeWriter 400 software receives a text from Excel to be printed onto your labware. Confirm each line of print and the number of tubes/vials to be printed, and you are ready to go.


George Washington University
"TubeWriter has allowed us to rapidly print labels for a large volume of specimen tubes for COVID-19 testing with minimal effort. One or two people are able to print thousands of tubes in a matter of hours. It has certainly saved our testing lab a lot of time and effort!”
– Jack Villani
Specifications for Tubewriter 400 Tube Labeling System
The TubeWriter 400 is designed for intuitive use with zero learning curve. Our labeling system is fit for purpose for any life sciences lab, and integrates with your LIMS at the click of a button. Simply specify the desired print text, the number of tubes, and let the TubeWriter do the rest.
Same TubeWriter, Cutting Edge Technology



• Direct tube printing eliminates adhesive labels and messy handwriting
• High-speed
• Microcentrifuge tubes, screw cap tubes, cryogenic vials and more
• Multiple fonts and images
• Excel Interface
• UV-LED ink cured immediately
• Disposable cartridge system






Accurate and Precise Pipetting for Genomics Research



The TubeWriter 400 employs an inkjet system used in over a quarter of a million systems worldwide. The inkjet technology has been tested and re-tested in harsh industrial conditions.
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Get in touch with one of TubeWriter’s dedicated expert staff today to find out more about how our products can help improve your testing processes and free up valuable staff time.