Instruction manual

ScanWizard Bio is the scanner controller software for Bio-5000 Plus. The four

windows of ScanWizard Bio are shown here to familiarize you with the interface and

to prepare you for the material in the next session on Scanning. ScanWizard Bio can

be launched as a stand-alone by clicking the program icon, or it can be launched by

using the File-Import or File-Acquire command from your image-editing program.

4. Positioning the 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.

Leak-Free Glass Holders (2 pieces)

(used 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:

The correct side up is the side showing the holder labels facing up.

• When using the Leak-Free Glass

Holders, make sure you use the

correct side up when inserting the

holders into the scanner.

• 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