Microtek Bio-5000 Plus Guide

Supplement

Bio-5000 Plus features, scenarios, and information

Getting to Know Your Bio-5000 Plus

The Bio-5000 Plus is a combined flatbed and film scanner for electrophoresis gels and transparent film that also offers additional functionality to scan reflective art or prints as large as 8.5" x 14". The Bio-5000 Plus is equipped with Microtek's patented Emulsion Direct Imaging T echnology (E.D.I.T .TM) 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 Plus .............................................................. 1

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

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

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

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

Positioning Electrophoresis Gels or Transparent Film .........................6

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

Positioning Reflective Originals .............................................................7

Scanning Scenarios ......................................................................................... 8

Scanning Electrophoresis Gels or Transparent Film ............................ 9

Scanning Reflective Originals ............................................................... 11

Scanning Originals Applied with Auto Focus ..................................... 13

Specifications / System Requirements ........................................................ 15

FCC Compliance Statement .......................................................................... 16

Features of the Bio-5000 Plus

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

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

• Energy-saving LED light source: Adopting LEDs as the light source, when the scanner is detected by the system, there are no requirements for any warm-up time before carrying out the scan, which boots your productivity and reduces energy costs amazingly. With its stable performance, the image quality will remain consistent even after used for a certain period of time.

• Microtek's Emulsion Direct Imaging T echnology (E.D.I.T .TM): 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 Plus lets you scan even postage-size images and enlarge them with amazing clarity , with little loss of detail. The scanner’s 3.77 maximum optical density allows it to capture a wide range of tones approximating real-life color and hues.

• Microtek ScanWizard™ Bio scanning software: This is an advanced scanner controller program that provides many powerful, professional-level features for scanning.

• Hi-Speed USB interface: High-Speed USB (USB 2.0) , which is capable of 480Mbps data transfer, provides plug-and-play connectivity for a hassle-free installation.

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

3. When the indicators on the front of 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.

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

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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/film or 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)

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/film, transparent film, and reflective materials.

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 Plus.

• 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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