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Material # 20004364
Document # 15065681 v01
Scan Consumables
Internal barcode scanners scan and record all consumable IDs. The software guides you
through each scan in a series of screens, starting at the Reagents screen. When a scan is
successful, the consumable ID appears on the screen.
1 Select Scan and then Next at each of the following screens:
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Reagents —Records the reagent kit ID.
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Flow Cell —Records the flow cell ID.
} Tube Strips —Records the library template ID.
2 If you are using custom or additional primers, record the primer name as follows.
a Select Enter Primer Name on the Primers screen.
b Using the onscreen keyboard, type the primer name and then select Enter .
3 Select Pre Check .
Scanning Errors
If a scan fails, perform the following steps.
1 Open the instrument lid and remove the consumable with an indicated error.
2 Wipe the barcode with a lint-free cleaning tissue.
3 Reload the consumable and close the lid.
4 Select Scan to repeat the scan.
5 If the scan fails 2 more times, proceed with steps 6 through 8 . Otherwise, proceed with
run setup.
6 Open the instrument lid and remove the consumable.
7 Select Scan to activate the external barcode scanner, and then scan the consumable
barcode. Alternatively, select the keyboard icon, type the ID, and select Enter .
An audible beep indicates a successful scan and the ID appears on the screen.
NOTE
Positive sample tracking occurs only for consumables scanned internally. When you use
the external barcode scanner or onscreen keyboard to record a consumable ID, sample
tracking ceases for that consumable.
8 Reload the consumable and close the lid to proceed with run setup.