Computer Center

Research Computing Support manages a laboratory of computers containing general software and some software analysis tools to analyze data from specific SR equipment. See software available for a listing of programs and tools in the computer center.

Location

All software and applications are now located in DE-480.

Hours

24/7 with keycard

Rules

• Please no laptops since laptops can have viruses that can be presented to FHCRC network.
• Courtesy - Please be considerate of other users and understand that some software is only on one machine and you may have to move if you are using a generally available applilcation.
• New software must be added by only by the RCS staff by calling x6719 or emailing rcs@fhcrc.org.
• All computers and applications are to be used for their intended research purposes. See the Center's policy on acceptable use for more details.

Tips and How-tos

Using the Scanners

1. Place you document on the glass of the scanner. If your document isn't transparent, be sure the white insert is placed within the guides of the top piece.
2. Open Photoshop. Go to File/Import/Silverfast. On the PC it will be called Silverfast(EpsonIT8)
3. Under the General Tab, choose Reflective or Transparency.
4. Under the Frame Tab, choose 36-> 24 Bit Color if you are using color or 12 -> 8 Bit Grayscale if you are using grayscale. Choose 200 dpi if you want the quality to be like a photocopier, choose 300 dpi if you want it better, usually if you have pictures.
5. Click the prescan button. Move the dashed lines around the area you want scanned.
6. Click scan. The image should now come up in Photoshop. Here you can adjust levels, red eye, etc.
7. Save the image as you need it. Jpg is the most common.

Printing transparencies
Please be sure you are using transparencies that say Laser on them. The inkjet transparencies melt in the printer and cost at least $200.00 to fix. See the staff if you have any questions.