RE: [ccp4bb]: labeling of cryotubes

[Mischa Machius <Mischa.Machius@UTSouthwestern.edu>]

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Hi,

There were two problems I ran into when I tried to label my vials: 
the labels were too thick (particularly after "securing" the original 
label with some other clear tape; CryoBabies don't really work) so 
that I had troubles getting the vials on the canes; and the canes fit 
so tightly that they scratched the labels and in many cases ripped 
them right off. Went back to writing directly on the vials...

Mischa

>Hmm, I guess any ordinary laser- or inktjet printer can be used for this
>purpose. You need software that recognizes the specific label sheets you use
>(e.g. Microsoft Word, but I'm sure there are Linux-compatible programs out
>there). Just make sure you cover the label you stick on with magic tape
>before freezing.
>


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