Instruction manual

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1. Introduction
The Bio-5000 Plus is a combined flatbed and film scanner for electrophoresis gels
and film formats as large as 21.6 x 26.0 cm that also offers additional functionality to
scan reflective art or prints as large as 21.6 x 35.6 cm. The Bio-5000 Plus is
equipped with Microtek's patented Emulsion Direct Imaging Technology (E.D.I.T.) for
delivering distortion-free images in transparency scanning. The 0.05 minimum optical
density (D
min
) provides a wider and clearer range for capturing light tones of images.
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 transparent
films directly in the machine. It also supports scanning of reflective materials,
such as photos and prints.
• Microtek's Emulsion Direct Imaging Technology (E.D.I.T.): This is a patented
“glassless” scanning system built into the lower bay of Microtek’s dual media
scanners, allowing the scanner CCD to directly read the emulsion side of the
film during scanning without any interfering pane of glass. This effectively
eliminates problems associated with normal glass transparency scanning like
Newton Rings, resulting in distortion-free images.
• Auto Focus: An image improvement feature introduced to Microtek flatbeds,
Auto Focus allows the scanner to change the focus position on images
through the movement of the CCD, resulting in better image quality for a
chosen area of the scan. Auto Focus is activated by default when the scanner
is on but can be switched off manually before the final scan is carried out. The
results of Auto Focus can be best seen when used with uneven, creased
photos and film.
• 4800 x 9600-dpi resolution: The exceptionally high resolution of the Bio-5000
Plus lets you scan even postage-size images and enlarge them with amazing
clarity, with little loss of detail. The scanner's 0.05 minimum optical density
(D
min
) allows it to capture a wide range of light tones approximating real-life
color and hues.
• Microtek ScanWizard™ Bio scanning software: This is an advanced scanner
controller program that provides many powerful, professional-level features for
scanning.
• Hi-Speed USB interface: High-Speed USB (USB 2.0), which is capable of
480Mbps data transfer, provides plug-and-play connectivity for a hassle-free
installation.