Position Electrophoresis Gels/Films Or Transparencies - Microtek Bio-5050 Start Here Manual

Position Electrophoresis Gels/Films or Transparencies

To scan the electrophoresis gels/films (such as 1D/2D gels, SDS-PAGE, western/northern/southern
blots, or membranes) and transparent films, please use the Leak-Free Glass Holder together.
1. Take the Leak-Free Glass Holder out from the box, and turn the side of the holder with a sticker
facing up.
2. Place the electrophoresis gel or film to be scanned on the glass surface of the holder.
If necessary, secure the electrophoresis film to the glass surface using the Vinyl strips included
in the box when you position the film on the holder.
The side of the holder
labeled with a sticker
should be facing up.
3. Insert the holder with loaded electrophoresis
gel or film all the way into the transparency
bay (lower scan bed) of the scanner.
NOTE:
• Make sure the correct side of the Leak-Free Glass Holder is facing up when you insert it into the scanner's
transparency bay (lower scan bed). The correct side of the holder is labeled with a sticker on it.
• Make sure that the Calibration strip on the holder is kept clear and free of obstruction at all times; no
material should ever be placed on this area.
• Please take note that the high temperature may cause damage to your electrophoresis gels and transparent
films. Therefore, turn off the scanner and remove the scanned gels and films from the scanner once you
finish the scanning job.
• The Leak-Free Glass Holder requires regular cleaning. To clean, use a mild glass cleaning solution, and wipe
the glass plate gently with a lint-free, lens-cleaning cloth to prevent leaving fiber residue.
Keep Calibration strip clear
and free of any obstruction
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Vinyl strip
Electrophoresis film