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2D Scanning

Scans of biological subjects produced on the VisLab's 2D scanners.

2D Scanning

The Visualization Laboratory is equipped with various 2D scanners. Brief specifications of these peripherals are listed below. Click the name of each piece of equipment to be directed to the manual for further details.


Nikon Super CoolScan 9000 ED Slide & Film Scanner

  • 4000-dpi resolution
  • "Digital ICE" dust & scratch removal
  • 42-bit color
  • Supports microscope slides, film sizes from 35mm through professional 6 x 9 cm medium-format, and other transparent/semi-transparent materials

Epson Expression 10000 XL Flatbed Scanner

  • 12.2" x 17.2" maximum scan area
  • 2400 x 4800 dpi resolution
  • 48-bit color
  • Batch scanning capability

Epson Perfection V700 Photo Flatbed Scanner

  • 8.5" x 11.7" maximum scan area
  • 4800 x 9600 dpi maximum hardware resolution
  • 48-bit color