UVP GelDoc-Ite Imager - Manual (Page 10)

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Imager 10
Caution: To avoid direct exposure to ultraviolet light, always use protective skin wear when using the Side
Access Doors to reach inside the darkroom when the UV transilluminator is on.
Note: For ideal image capture results, close the Side Access doors prior to capturing an image.
Image Focusing
Prior to capturing an image, prepare the image focus:
1. Turn on the transilluminator and place the Fluorescent
Focus Target (see “System Components”) on the
transilluminator surface. Note: The darkroom has a UV
safety switch that turns off the transilluminator when the
door is open. After closing the door, open the UV Gel
Viewer Window to ensure that the transilluminator is on
and that all other lighting is off.
2. With VisionWorksLS open, preview the image. Adjust the
camera settings, including exposure time, to enhance the
image of the sample. To adjust the settings, go to the
Acquisition Action Tab and click on the Camera Menu
Button. Adjust the exposure time from the Exposure Time
section of the Camera Menu.
3. Rotate the lens Aperture adjustment ring (top ring) so that
the image is bright enough to be seen on the screen.
4. Rotate the lens Focus adjustment ring (bottom ring) on
the lens. Adjust the focus so that the image appears clear
on the screen.
5. Rotate the Zoom adjustment ring (middle ring) on the lens
so that the image is ideally zoomed. Readjust the Focus
adjustment ring (bottom ring) on the lens, making the
image clear. Adjust the zoom so that the object of interest
is within the image preview area.
Printer Setup
The Thermal Printer is an optional accessory. If this order did not include a thermal printer, move on to the next
section. Otherwise, to set up the printer:
1. Plug the power cable from the printer into the power source.
2. Press the Open button to open the lid of the printer and load the paper by allowing the loose end of the
roll to come off the top of the roll.
3. After shutting the printer lid, tear off the excess paper.
4. Plug in the USB cable from the printer into an available USB port.
5. To set the printer settings, click “Start” at the lower left of the computer screen. Next, click “Printers and
Faxes,” then right-click on the appropriate printer icon and select “Printing Preferences”.
6. Choose the following settings: High Density paper, 1280X1280, Portrait mode.
7. Click on the “Option” tab and click the “Enlarge Image to Fit Paper” box. Then, click “Apply” and “OK”.
If the Thermal Printer does not work correctly, contact UVP Technical Support for assistance. See the
Technical Support section of this manual for contact information.
Aperture
Zoom
Focus