Microtek Bio-5000 Guide

Supplement

Bio-5000 features, scenarios, and information

Getting to Know Your Bio-5000

The Bio-5000 is a combined flatbed and film scanner for electrophoresis gels and film formats that also offers additional functionality to scan reflective art or prints as large as 8.5" x 14". The Bio-5000 is equipped with Microtek's patented Emulsion Direct Imaging T echnology (E.D.I.T .) for delivering distortion-free images in transparency scanning. The 0.05 minimum optical density (Dmin) provides a wider and clearer range for capturing light tones of images.

Contents

Getting to Know Your Bio-5000 ....................................................................... 1

Features of the Bio-5000 .................................................................................. 2

Taking a Closer Look ........................................................................................3

Unlocking the Scanner .................................................................................... 4

Positioning Your Originals .............................................................................. 5

Positioning Electrophoresis Gels ........................................................... 6

Using the Leak-Free Glass Holder .................................................. 6

Positioning Transparent Film ................................................................. 7

Using the Leak-Free Glass Holder .................................................. 7

Positioning Reflective Originals ............................................................. 8

Scanning Scenarios ......................................................................................... 9

Scanning Electrophoresis Gels ............................................................ 10

Scanning Transparent Film ................................................................... 12

Scanning Reflective Originals ...............................................................14

Scanning Originals Applied with Auto Focus ..................................... 16

Specifications / System Requirements ........................................................ 18

FCC Compliance Statement ..........................................................................19

Features of the Bio-5000

The Bio-5000 comes with several important features, including the following:

• One machine to scan all: W ith specially designed Leak-Free Glass Holders, the Bio-5000 allows you to scan electrophoresis gels and transparent films directly in the machine. It also supports scanning of reflective materials, such as photos and prints.

• Microtek's Emulsion Direct Imaging T echnology (E.D.I.T .): This is a patented “glassless” scanning system built into the lower bay of Microtek’s dual media scanners, allowing the scanner CCD to directly read the emulsion side of the film during scanning without any interfering pane of glass. This effectively eliminates problems associated with normal glass transparency scanning like Newton Rings, resulting in distortion-free images.

• Auto Focus: An image improvement feature introduced to Microtek flatbeds, Auto Focus allows the scanner to change the focus position on images through the movement of the CCD, resulting in better image quality for a chosen area of the scan. Auto Focus is activated by default when the scanner is on but can be switched off manually before the final scan is carried out. The results of Auto Focus can be best seen when used with uneven, creased photos and film.

• 4800 x 9600-dpi resolution: The exceptionally high resolution of the Bio-5000 lets you scan even postage-size images and enlarge them with amazing clarity , with little loss of detail. The scanner's 0.05 minimum optical density (Dmin) allows it to capture a wide range of dark tones approximating real-life color and hues.

• Microtek ScanWizard™ Bio scanning software: This is an advanced scanner

• Hi-Speed USB interface: High-Speed USB (USB 2.0) , which is capable of 480Mbps

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controller program that provides many powerful, professional-level features for scanning.

data transfer, provides plug-and-play connectivity for a hassle-free installation.

Vertical ruler

Horizontal ruler

Taking a Closer Look

Scanner lid

Glass surface (Upper scan bed)

Power button

Power indicator (green)

Reflective Ready indicator (amber)

Transparency Ready indicator (amber)

Power connector

Hi-Speed USB port (1)

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Unlocking the Scanner

Before you can operate the scanner, you will need to unlock the scanner. To unlock the scanner, follow the steps below:

1 . Remove the yellow “Unlock” sticker

from your scanner.

2 . Look for the unlocking screw at the

bottom of the scanner.

3. Using a screwdriver, push and turn the locking screw counterclockwise to the unlock position.

When successfully unlocked, the screw will push out a little, protruding slightly from the bottom of the scanner.

Shipping the Scanner

If you have to transport the scanner, you will need to lock the scanner back. Follow the steps below:

1. Turn off the scanner if your scanner is on.

2. Turn the scanner back on. The

3. When the indicators on the front of

4. Turn off your scanner. The scanner is now ready for transport.

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scanner’s carriage will move to the standby position in 5 minutes.

your scanner stop blinking, use a screwdriver, and then push and turn the locking screw clockwise to the locked position.

When the screw has been tightened, this indicates that your scanner is locked.

Positioning Your Originals

Aside from the scanning of reflectives, there are two pieces of Leak-Free Glass Holders come with your scanner package, which are specifically designed to scan electrophoresis gels and transparent film.

LEAK-FREE GLASS HOLDER

the use of the gel and transparent film scanning.

This holder is specifically designed for 

Leak-Free Glass Holders (2 pieces)

(used to scan electrophoresis gels and transparent film)

LEAK-FREE GLASS HOLDER

the use of the gel and transparent film scanning.

This holder is specifically designed for 

Proper positioning of the scan material on the scanner is important for successful scanning. Before starting scanning, refer to the individual section in the succeeding pages about how to correctly position the electrophoresis gels, transparent film, and reflectives.

Before proceeding your scan, take note of the information presented below:

• When using the Leak-Free Glass Holders, make sure you use the correct side up when inserting the holders into the scanner.

Calibration strip

The correct side up is the side showing the holder labels facing up.

• Make sure that the calibration strip on the holders are kept clear and free of obstruction at all times; no material should ever be

LEAK-FREE GLASS HOLDER

the use of the gel and transparent film scanning.

This holder is specifically designed for 

placed on this area. Also, make sure the calibration strip faces the front of the scanner when you insert the holder into the lower compartment of the Bio-5000.

• Please take note that the high temperature may cause the damage to your electrophoresis gels, transparencies and reflective

The correct side up is the side showing the holder

labels facing up materials. Therefore, remember to turn off the scanner and remove the scanned materials from the scanner once you finish the scan job.

Note: The Leak-Free Glass Holders require regular cleaning. To clean, use mild glass cleaning solution, and wipe the glass plate gently with lint-free, lens-cleaning cloth to prevent leaving fiber residue.

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Positioning Electrophoresis Gels

This procedure applies when you use the lower scan bed of the Bio-5000 to scan the electrophoresis gels.

Using the Leak-Free Glass Holder

1. Place the electrophoresis gel to be scanned on top of the glass surface of the Leak-Free Glass Holder.

LEAK-FREE GLASS HOLDER

the use of the gel and transparent film scanning.

This holder is specifically designed for 

Keep calibration strip clear and free of any obstruction

2 . Insert the holder all the way into the transparency bay (lower compartment) of the

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scanner. Make sure the holder is inserted correct side up.

LEAK-FREE GLASS HOLDER

the use of the gel and transparent film scanning.

This holder is specifically designed for 

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