Microtek Bio-5050 Mode d’emploi

Start Here

2.Install Software

IMPORTANT: Do not remove the yellow sticker from

your scanner until you are told to do so. You must

install software before connecting your scanner.

Always close any open programs, and turn off Anti-

virus utilities before installing software.

1.Unpack Contents

I49-005476 A, August 2022

A. Place the Microtek Software DVD into a DVD-ROM drive, and follow the on-screen instructions

to install the driver and software.

NOTE: If the Microtek Software Installer screen does not come up automatically, double-click the following

in succession: “My Computer”; the DVD-ROM icon; then cdsetup.exe to start the installer program.

B. Click EXIT on the Microtek Software Installer screen when all the software has been installed.

C. Restart your computer.

Installing your Microtek Bio-5050 Scanner

LEAK-FREE GLASS HOLDER

Thisholder is specifically designed for 

theuse of the gel and transparent film scanning.

LEAK-FREE GLASS HOLDER

Thisholder is specifically designed for 

theuse of the gel and transparent film scanning.

Unpack your scanner package and

check for major components.

1. Bio-5050 Plus scanner

2. Hi-Speed USB cable

3. Power adapter

4. Power cord

5. Vinyl Strips

6. Software DVD

7. Leak-Free Glass Holder (2 pcs)

3.Unlock Scanner

A. Remove the yellow “Unlock” sticker from your

digitizer.

B. With the scanner power off, tilt the front right

corner of the scanner to see the locking screw at the

bottom.

C. Using a screwdriver, push and turn the locking screw

counterclockwise to the unlock position. When

successfully unlocked, the screw will push out a

little, protruding slightly from the bottom of the

scanner.

4.Connect Scanner

To the Power Adapter

A. Connect the power adapter to the back of the scanner.

B. Plug one end of the power cord into the power adapter, and plug the other end of the power

cord into a wall outlet or other power source..

To the Hi-Speed USB Cable

C. Connect one end of the USB cable

to your computer.

D. Connect the other end of the USB

cable to the scanner’s USB port.

E. Press the Power button ( ) at

the front panel of the scanner, and

wait for the lights to stop blinking

and stay on steady.

The system will detect your

scanner automatically.

Power button

NOTE: To lock the scanner (for shipping and other reasons), please refer

to the Bio-5050 User’s Manual in the Microtek Software DVD.

Position Electrophoresis Gels/Films or Transparencies

To scan the electrophoresis gels/lms (such as 1D/2D gels, SDS-PAGE, western/northern/southern

blots, or membranes) and transparent lms, 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 lm to be scanned on the glass surface of the holder.

If necessary, secure the electrophoresis lm to the glass surface using the Vinyl strips included

in the box when you position the lm on the holder.

LEAK-FREE GLASS HOLDER

Thisholder is specifically designed for 

theuse of the gel and transparent film scanning.

LEAK-FREE GLASS HOLDER

This holder is specifically designed for 

the use of the gel and transparent film scanning.

LEAK-FREE GLASS HOLDER

This holder is specifically designed for

the use of the gel and transparent film scanning.

Electrophoresis lm

Vinyl strip

The side of the holder

labeled with a sticker

should be facing up.

Keep Calibration strip clear

and free of any obstruction

3. Insert the holder with loaded electrophoresis

gel or lm 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

lms.Therefore,turnoffthescannerandremovethescannedgelsandlmsfromthescanneronceyou

nish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berresidue.

Basic Scanning

1. Insert the Leak-Free Glass Holder with loaded electrophoresis gel or lm all the way into the

transparency bay (lower scan bed) of the scanner, as detailed in the “Position Electrophoresis

Gels/Films or Transparencies” section of this guide.

2. Launch ScanWizard Bio as a stand-alone by clicking on the ScanWizard Bio program icon

on the desktop.

3. In the Preview window, choose Transmissive from the Material menu.

4. Click the Overview button in the Preview window to see a preliminary scan of the image.

5. Select the Frame tool, and choose the area to be scanned by sizing the marquee around the

targeted area.

6. Specify your scanning requirements in the Settings window. Choose the desired image type and

resolution, and adjust the scan frame settings if necessary.

7. Adjust image quality if necessary, using the Advanced Image Correction (AIC) tools.

8. Click the Scan to button in the Preview window to start scanning.

For more details on other scanning scenarios applicable to your scanner, please refer to the Bio-5050

User’s Manual in the Microtek Software DVD.

Settings window

Preview window

Scan area

(enclosed by a red marquee)

Problems?

The orange and green LEDs on the front of the

scanner indicate the status of the scanner. On

power up, you should see the following:

First, make sure that you have followed installation steps 1 through 4 in this guide. Then if your

problem is listed here, try the suggested solution.

1. No light comes on when the scanner is turned on.

Make sure your scanner is connected to your computer and plugged into a power source.

2. Add/Remove Hardware Wizard appears on your screen.

Click the “Cancel” button and close the Control Panel. Disconnect the USB cable from the

back of your computer, and refer to the installation instructions in this guide.

3. When trying to scan, an error message appears on your screen that reads, “Can’t Find

Scanners”.

Make sure your scanner is unlocked (see Step 3).

Make sure your scanner is connected to your computer and plugged into a power source (see

Step 4).

Uninstall and reinstall the ScanWizard Bio software.

4. After clicking scan, a blank screen appears.

Make sure your scanner is unlocked (see Step 3).

Uninstall and reinstall the ScanWizard Bio software.

5. Havingtroublescanningelectrophoresisgelsortransparentlms.

Make sure you place the gel or lm on the scan bed properly. Do not block the calibration area

(as indicated in the “Position Electrophoresis Gels/Films or Transparencies” section of this

guide).

From the Preview window of ScanWizard Bio, choose Transmissive from the Material menu.

Uninstall and reinstall the ScanWizard Bio software.

All Off – Scanner is off

Flashing Orange – Warming up

All On – Ready to scan

LEDs

DoYou Need Assistance?

Manuals

If you have additional questions and need further instruction or information, we provide electronic

manuals for:

1. Using your Bio-5050 scanner

2. Using the ScanWizard Bio scanning software

To access the electronic manuals: Insert the scanner’s software DVD into your computer’s DVD-

ROM drive. Next, locate and click the “Manuals” option when the software installer window

appears on your screen. Finally, select and click the title of the manual you wish to view.

Missing Items

If your package is missing items, please call Microtek Customer Service Department.

Drivers & Software Upgrades

After you nish the installation of software, if you found that the installed drivers and software

cannot run your product or your computer system properly later, please go to the Microtek

Download Service site at microtek.com/en/download to download and install any updates you may

require.

For additional information about Microtek products, please visit our website at www.microtek.com.

are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microtek International, Inc. All other

trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders.

Specications, software and hardware bundles are subject to change without

notice. Delivery of technical support services subject to change without notice.

Not responsible for typographical errors.

Power Adapter

Use only power supplies (AC/DC adapters) listed below:

Voltage Manufacturer Model No.

AC 100V to 240V DELTA DPS-60AB-6

NOTE: Please make sure that the electrical outlet to where the scanner will be

connected is nearby and readily accessible.

Autres manuels pour Bio-5050

Table des matières

Autres manuels Microtek Scanner

Microtek

Microtek ScanMaker 1000XL Plus Manuel utilisateur

Microtek

Microtek ScanMaker s430 Mode d’emploi

Microtek

Microtek FileScan 3125c Mode d’emploi

Microtek

Microtek LS-3800 Manuel utilisateur

Microtek

Microtek ObjectScan 1600 Manuel utilisateur

Microtek

Microtek ArtixScanDI 2015c Manuel utilisateur

Microtek

Microtek ScanMaker 3740 Manuel

Microtek

Microtek ScanMaker i300 Manuel utilisateur

Microtek

Microtek ScanMaker 1000XL Manuel utilisateur

Microtek

Microtek ArtixScan M2 Mode d’emploi

Microtek

Microtek ScanMaker 1000XL Plus Mode d’emploi

Microtek

Microtek ScanMaker i2400 Manuel du propriétaire

Microtek

Microtek ArtixScan DI 2020 Manuel utilisateur

Microtek

Microtek ScanMaker 4850 Manuel utilisateur

Microtek

Microtek ArtixScan DI 2020 Instructions de montage

Microtek

Microtek ArtixScan 120tf Manuel utilisateur

Microtek

Microtek Vantas 3100 Manuel utilisateur

Microtek

Microtek ScanMaker V6UPL Manuel utilisateur

Microtek

Microtek ScanMaker i700 Manuel utilisateur

Microtek

Microtek ArtixScanDI 2015c Manuel utilisateur

Microtek

Microtek XT6060 Mode d’emploi

Microtek

Microtek XT3500 Manuel utilisateur

Microtek

Microtek XT5750 HS Manuel utilisateur

Microtek

Microtek ScanMaker i700 Manuel utilisateur

Manuels Scanner populaires d'autres marques

Plustek

Plustek Scanner Manuel utilisateur

Z/I Imaging

Z/I Imaging PhotoScan 2001 Manuel utilisateur

Renkforce

Renkforce DS100-5M Manuel utilisateur

Image Access

Image Access WideTEK A2 Manuel utilisateur

Canon

Canon imageFORMULA CR-120N Manuel utilisateur

Fujitsu

Fujitsu FI-4860C2 Manuel utilisateur

GeoSlam

GeoSlam ZEB Horizon Instructions d'installation

Kodak

Kodak i5800 Scanner Manuel utilisateur

Kodak

Kodak i7300 Manuel utilisateur

Revopoint

Revopoint POP Manuel utilisateur

Fujitsu

Fujitsu fi-4860C Manuel utilisateur

Eddyfi Technologies

Eddyfi Technologies Floormap X Manuel utilisateur

Faselase

Faselase F6 Manuel utilisateur

Fujitsu

Fujitsu CardMinder Manuel utilisateur

Uniden

Uniden BC340CRS Manuel utilisateur

Infinite Peripherals

Infinite Peripherals INFINEA TAB M Manuel utilisateur

Mustek

Mustek PageExpress 4800 Pro Manuel utilisateur

Optex

Optex 750830 Manuel utilisateur