Nikon LS8000 user manual Using the FH-8G1Medical Holder

Using the FH-8G1 Medical Holder

The FH-8G1 is used when scanning 26 mm ⋅ 76 mm glass microscope slides containing pre- pared tissue samples. Up to three slides can be placed in the holder at a time. Slides must conform to the following specifications:

Total thickness: 2 mm or less

Dimensions (slide): width 26 mm, length 76 mm, thickness 0.8–1.5 mm

Dimensions (cover): width 25 mm or less, length 60 mm or less, thickness 0.18 mm or less

Insert the slides under the clips. Slides should be inserted between the guides, with the cover facing upwards. Stop when the slide comes into contact with the base of the clips.

Clips

Cautions

Do not use force when inserting slides. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the clips that hold the mounts in place. Should you encounter resistance, try inserting the slides at a slight angle.

Be sure to insert slides between the guides. The scanner may not be able to adjust focus correctly if slides are placed on top of the guides. Inserting the slides on top of the guides could also damage the clips that hold the mounts in place.

Do not leave the slides in the holder for extended periods, as it may deform the clips that hold the slide mounts in place.

Use a blower to remove dust and lint from the slides and holder. Leaving dust, lint, or other foreign objects on the slides or holder during scanning could result in reduced image quality. Do not use Digital ICE3 when scanning microscope slides. When Digital ICE3 is used, noise may appear in the preview image or final scan.

The FH-8G1 can also be used to scan mounted 35-mm film. You should not, however, place microscope slides and 35-mm slides in the holder at the same time.

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