Features of the Bio. Microtek ScanWizard Bio

Features of the Bio-5000

The Bio-5000 comes with several important features, including the following:

• One machine to scan all: With specially designed Leak-Free Glass Holders, the

Bio-5000 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 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 (Dmin) allows it to capture a wide range of dark 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.

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