Positioning Your Originals - Microtek Bio-5000 Manual

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.
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.
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
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
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.
Leak-Free Glass Holders (2 pieces)
(used to scan electrophoresis gels and
transparent film)
Calibration strip
The correct side up is the
side showing the holder
labels facing up
Bio-5000 Supplement 5