[Histonet] Lifespan of slide labeling equipment

[SALLY A DREW]

I'd appreciate people's views on slide labelling equipment for a small lab, especially what folk's feel is an average lifespan.
Also, how many people carry maintenance contracts(past the warranty period) on the equipment.
Thank you very much for any and all responses!

Sally Ann Drew, MT(ASCP)
TRIP Lab Manager (TSB-TRIP)
600 Highland Ave. L5/181 CSC
Madison, WI 53792-8550