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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 Technology (E.D.I.T.
in transparency scanning. The 0.05 minimum optical density (Dmin) provides a wider
and clearer range for capturing light tones of images.
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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
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I49-004929 B, July 2013
Getting to Know Your Bio-5000 Plus
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) for delivering distortion-free images
Scanning Scenarios ......................................................................................... 8
Scanning Electrophoresis Gels or Transparent Film ............................ 9
Scanning Reflective Originals ............................................................... 1 1
Scanning Originals Applied with Auto Focus ..................................... 13
Specifications / System Requirements ........................................................ 15
FCC Compliance Statement .......................................................................... 16
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
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 Technology (E.D.I.T. -
Page 2: Features Of The Bio-5000 Plus
The Bio-5000 Plus comes with several important features, including the following: • One machine to scan all: With 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. -
Page 3: Taking A Closer Look
Taking a Closer Look Scanner lid Glass surface (Upper scan bed) Vertical ruler Power button Horizontal ruler Power indicator (green) Reflective Ready indicator (amber) Transparency Ready indicator (amber) Hi-Speed USB port (1) Power connector Bio-5000 Plus Supplement... -
Page 4: Unlocking The Scanner
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. Bio-5000 Plus Supplement... -
Page 5: Positioning Your Originals
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. The correct side up is the side showing the holder •... -
Page 6: Positioning Electrophoresis Gels Or Transparent Film
Positioning Electrophoresis Gels/Film or Transparent Film This procedure applies when you use the lower scan bed of the Bio-5000 Plus to scan the electrophoresis gels/film or transparent film. Using the Leak-Free Glass Holder 1. Place the gel or film to be scanned on top of the glass surface of the Leak-Free Glass Holder. -
Page 7: Positioning Reflective Originals
Positioning Reflective Originals This procedure applies when you use the upper scan bed of the Bio-5000 Plus to scan reflective materials, such as photos or prints. 1. Open the scanner lid. 2. Place the reflective original to be scanned face down on the scanner glass bed, towards the front of the scanner. -
Page 8: Scanning Scenarios
Scanning Scenarios The following pages provide various scenarios for scanning with the Bio-5000 Plus, including the following: • Scanning electrophoresis gels or film: This scenario details the steps for scanning electrophoresis gels or film. • Scanning reflective originals: This scenario details the steps for scanning reflective materials, such as photos and prints. -
Page 9: Scanning Electrophoresis Gels Or Transparent Film
When you have completed the settings, press the Done/Save button, and the scanner will automatically scan and save your image based on your settings. Bio-5000 Plus Supplement... - Page 10 Bio-5000 Plus Supplement...
- Page 11 When you have completed the settings, press the Done/Save button, and the scanner will automatically scan and save your image based on your settings. Bio-5000 Plus Supplement...
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Page 13: Scanning Originals Applied With Auto Focus
The target sign marks the area where the Auto Focus is applied to. In this case, the software system automatically detects, calculates and selects the area applied with the Auto Focus function. Auto Focus target sign Scan frame (enclosed by dotted lines) Bio-5000 Plus Supplement... - Page 14 6. Click the Scan (or “Scan to”) button in the Preview window to start the final scan. This final scan process will include the Auto Focus function to make the image look clearer and sharper. Bio-5000 Plus Supplement...
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Page 15: Specifications / System Requirements
• Pentium IV PC or higher with USB, or Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) port • • Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7; compatible with Windows 8 Important Specifications, software bundles, and accessories are subject to change without notice. Not responsible for typographic errors. Bio-5000 Plus Supplement... -
Page 16: Fcc Compliance Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Bio-5000 Plus Supplement...
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