Microtek Bio-6000 User Guide

User Guide

Bio-6000 features, scenarios, and information

Getting to Know Your Bio-6000

The Bio-6000 is a professional gel scanner specially designed and optimized for image capture of biological samples from gels or transparent film. It features a 12" x 16.9" scan bed, 48-bit color depth, 3200 x 6400-dpi optical resolution, and one Smart-T ouch button on the front panel for an easy access to the scan function. With a Dmin of

0.05D and a Dmax of 3.77D, the Bio-6000 can deliver a wide dynamic range to enhance the image quality in both bright and dark areas of the image. Additionally, the Bio-6000 also lets you scan reflectives and prints up to 12" x 16.9" in size, convenient for any biological laboratory use.

Contents

Getting to Know Your Bio-6000 ....................................................................... 1

Features of the Bio-6000 .................................................................................. 2

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

Initial Setup ...................................................................................................... 4

Step 1: Unpacking Package Contents ................................................... 4

Step 2: Installing the Software .............................................................. 5

Step 3: Unlocking the Scanner .............................................................. 6

Step 4: Installing the TMA ...................................................................... 7

Step 5: Connecting the Scanner ............................................................8

Using the U-Shaped Ruler (Calibration Ruler) ............................................... 9

Positioning Electrophoresis Gels/Film or Transparent Film ....................... 10

Positioning Reflective Materials ................................................................... 10

The Black Plate ................................................................................... 11

Your First Scan ............................................................................................... 12

Scanning Scenarios ....................................................................................... 14

Scanning Electrophoresis Gels or Film ................................................15

Scanning Reflective Materials ............................................................... 17

Specifications / System Requirements ........................................................ 19

FCC Compliance Statement .......................................................................... 20

Features of the Bio-6000

The Bio-6000 comes with several important features, including the following:

• Large 12" x 16.9" scan bed — The tabloid-size scan bed of the Bio-6000 lets you easily scan biological samples from a gel or film up to 12" x 16 1/16" and oversized reflective originals, such as contact sheets, large pieces of art, and mechanical blueprints.

• 3200 x 6400-dpi resolution: The exceptionally high resolution of the Bio-6000 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.

• Smart-T ouch button: A Smart-T ouch button (Scan) locating at the front panel of the scanner provides you a quick and easy way to capture images that can be automatically saved as files or sent to another application for further processing later.

• 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 ScanWizard™ Bio scanning software: This is a scanning software for the use of the electrophoresis gel/film scanning. Friendly and easy-to-use interface with powerful functions and controls offer you a quick access and management for all your scanning tasks.

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• Microtek's MiBio software: This is a management software developed exclusively for Bio-tech analysis and research. It features several easy-to-use but very practical functions, supporting users with powerful tools in a clear and simple control panel.

Vertical ruler

Taking a Closer Look

TMA

Scanner Glass surface (Scan bed)

READY indicator (Green)

POWER indicator (Orange)

Smart-Touch button (Scan)

Power connector

Power switch

Accessory port (or with TMA's connector securely connected)

Hi-Speed USB port (1)

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Initial Setup

Step 1: Unpacking Package Contents

After unpacking your scanner package, please check for the major components listed below.

1. Bio-6000 (lower base)

2. USB Cable

3. Power Cord

4. Software CDs

5. TMA (Transparent Media Adapter)

6. Black Plate - for scanning reflective media

7. U-shaped Ruler (Calibration Ruler) - for calibrating your scanner

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Step 2: Installing the Software

Important: Do not remove the yellow sticker from your scanner until you are

told to do so. You must install software before connecting your scanner.

Always close any open programs and turn off Anti-virus utilities before installing software.

1. Place the Adobe CD-ROM into the CDROM drive, and install the software. Skip this step if you have a newer version of Adobe Photoshop Elements already installed on your computer.

2. Place the Microtek software CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive, then follow the on-screen instructions to install the driver and software.

NOTE: If the Microtek Software Installer screen does not come up automatically, double-click the following in succession: “My Computer”; the CD-ROM icon; then cdsetup.exe to start the installer program.

3 . Restart your computer at the end of all software installation.

Drivers & Software Upgrades

After you finish the installation of software, if you found that the installed drivers and software cannot run your product or your computer system properly later, please go to the Microtek Download Service site at ww7.microtek.com.tw/service.php to download and install any updates you may require.

For additional information about Microtek products, please visit our website at www .microtek.com.

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Step 3: Unlocking the Scanner

Before you 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. With the scanner power off, turn the scanner on its side and locate the locking 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.

Unlocked

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Locking the Scanner

To lock the scanner (for shipping and other purposes), follow the steps below:

1. Turn off the scanner.

2. Turn the scanner back on. 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.

Locked

3. Turn off your scanner.

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