Microtek Bio-6000T User Guide

User Guide

Bio-6000T features, scenarios, and information

Getting to Know Your Bio-6000T

The Bio-6000T 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 SmartTouch 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-6000T can deliver a wide dynamic range to enhance the image quality in both bright and dark areas of the image. Additionally, the Bio-6000T 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-6000T .................................................................... 1

Features of the Bio-6000T ................................................................................ 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 ....................... 11

Using the 11 x 11 cm / 24 x 24 cm Leak-Free Glass Holder ................... 11

Using the 12" x 16" Leak-Free Glass Holder ......................................... 12

Positioning Reflective Materials ................................................................... 13

The Black Plate .............................................................................. 14

Your First Scan ............................................................................................... 15

Scanning Scenarios ....................................................................................... 17

Scanning Electrophoresis Gels or Film ................................................ 18

Scanning Reflective Materials ............................................................... 21

Specifications / System Requirements ........................................................ 23

FCC Compliance Statement .......................................................................... 24

Features of the Bio-6000T

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

• Large 12" x 16.9" scan bed — The tabloid-size scan bed of the Bio-6000T 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-6000T 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-Touch 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.

• Convenient Leak-Free Glass Holders: These holders are designed to scan electrophoresis gels with Bio-6000T , which can be removed and clean-up easily . A vailable holder sizes are 11x 1 1 cm, 24 x 24 cm, and 12” x 16”. Contact your local authorized dealers or Microtek sales for additional information if necessary.

• Microtek ScanWizard™ Bio scanning software: This is a scanning software for

• Microtek's MiBio software: This is a management software developed exclusively

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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.

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-6000T (lower base)

2. USB Cable

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

4. TMA (Transparent Media Adapter)

5. Black Plate - for scanning reflectives

6. Power Cord

7. White Mat - for scanning reflectives

8. Software CDs

9. Leak-Free Glass Holders (11 x 11 cm, 24 x 24 cm, and 12" x 16")

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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 Softwar e Installer scr een does not come up automatically , doubleclick 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

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.

3. Turn off your scanner.

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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

Step 4: Installing the TMA

1. Attach the TMA by sliding the posts at the rear of the TMA into the holes.

Unlocked

2. Plug the connector of the TMA into the scanner’s 15-pin accessory port.

3 . Unlock the TMA.

a) Remove the yellow “Unlock” sticker from the TMA. a) Look for the locking knob at the base of the TMA. b) Turn the locking knob counterclockwise to the unlock position “ ”.

Locking the TMA

T o lock the TMA (for shipping and other purposes), follow the steps below:

1. Make sure the TMA is connected to the

Locked

scanner, then turn off the scanner if your scanner is on.

2. Turn the scanner back on. The TMA's carriage will move to the standby position in a few moments.

3. When the indicators on the front of your TMA and scanner stop blinking, turn the locking knob clockwise to the lock position “ ”.

4. Turn off your scanner and disconnect the TMA connector from the scanner. The TMA is ready for transport.

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Step 5: Connecting the Scanner

To the power adapter

1. Connect the power cord to the back of the scanner.

2 . Plug the power cord into a power source.

To the Hi-Speed USB cable

3. Connect one end of the cable to your computer.

4. Connect the other end of the cable to the scanner.

5 . Press the power switch at the back of your scanner, and wait for the indicator light

on the front panel to stop blinking and stay on steady. The system will detect your scanner automatically .

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