title: The printing process: tips on tips.
abstract: While the microarray printing process consists of a few simple operations, many variables can affect the final quality of printed arrays. As in most high-throughput processes, the ultimate goal is to reduce and control variability. This chapter describes how to minimize variation in the printing process through proper selection and installation of printing tips, printing buffers, and implementation of quality control procedures.
authors.affiliation: Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Janelia Farm Research Campus, Ashburn, Virginia, USA.
authors.forename: Reed A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: George
mesh_terms: D020411:Oligonucleotide Array Sequence Analysis / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*