Bio-Rad Gel Doc™ XR+ System - Manual (Page 10)

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3.3 PCI interface Cards
Gel Doc  XR:
The Gel Doc
 XR system requires a Fire Wire port to communicate with the computer where
the user interface software is installed. In case of computers that do not offer a Fire Wire
(IEEE1394) interface, a PCI Fire Wire card (included with the system) needs to be installed in
the computer to communicate with the Camera.
Note: Read and follow the instructions for installing the PCI card, drivers and Software
in Appendix C and D.
ChemiDoc
XRS:
The ChemiDoc
 XRS system requires a PCI Digitizing card to communicate with the Camera.
This card needs to be installed in all PC and Mac systems with appropriate drivers (included in
the software).
Note: Read and follow the instructions for installing the PCI card, drivers and Software
in Appendix C and D.
3.4 Quantity One

Software
Each system ships with 1 full version of Quantity One  and unlimited copies of Quantity
One  Basic Mode. The software can be used to annotate and document images, analyze
molecular weights, print, and perform a host of other applications. See the software manual for
detailed instructions on how to install and operate the software.
Note: Read and follow the instructions in Appendix C and D prior to installing Quantity
One
 software.
3.5 Printer (Optional)
For your convenience, Bio-Rad offers an optional USB printer for use with the Gel Doc  XR
and ChemiDoc  XRS:
Sony UPD895 (recommended for both the systems)
170-8066
3.6 Packaging
The Gel Doc  XR, or ChemiDoc XRS systems consist of multiple components. Each of
them may be in a separate box or in one box with a label describing the catalog numbers and its
contents. Please make sure that all the system components are in your shipment. Please unpack
each component carefully and verify that you have the correct one. Each system includes the
following: