Molecular Devices GenePix 4300A, User Manual

Page: 21 / 36

GenePix Microarray Scanner User Guide
0112-0173 B 21
Turning on the Scanner
Proper startup of the GenePix 4300A/4400A Microarray Scanner
includes a functional checkout procedure to confirm that the scanner is
performing according to the specifications established by Molecular
Devices commissioning before the scanner left the factory.
To turn on the scanner
1. Make sure the slide door is closed.
2. Turn on the scanner power switch.
3. Turn on the control computer.
4. Click Start > Programs > Molecular Devices > GenePix
Pro, and then click the Report tab.
5. Click Functional Checkout , and follow the steps in the Wizard.
The GenePix Pro software automatically logs hardware
performance events into the Hardware Diagnostics Report every
two hours during operation.
Inserting a Slide
The slide holder is a precision component designed to ensure proper
focusing and field uniformity. Improper handling may damage the slide
holder and affect imaging performance.
CAUTION! Never touch the slide holder while it is moving. Never force
the slide holder closed, or apply significant pressure to it.
To insert a slide
1. Raise the slide door.
The slide holder moves forward into the load position.
2. With the slide held between your thumb and finger, carefully
place the slide, feature-side down into the slide holder.
Note: For optimum performance allow the GenePix
®
4300A/4400A Microarray Scanner to warm up for 15 minutes
before scanning slides with the GenePix Pro Software.
Note: Make sure the barcode on the slide is facing the front of
the scanner.
GenePix.book Page 21 Friday, October 22, 2010 2:59 PM