AGFA 5366/400, User Manual

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6. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to select the desired tray, followed by the
Confirm key.
The following screens appear successively:
The printer will automatically print the QC test image.
After the image is printed, the system will display the optical density
values:
7. Record the low, mid and high density values on Charts 2A and 2B (‘Daily
Density Control Chart’). Also record the date and time of the test on the
charts and on the QC test images.
8. Press the Confirm key to return to the main menu.
WARNING:
In case the measure results are not within the aim values, the
reason for the unacceptable density variations must be
identified and resolved before any further clinical films can be
processed. This may include repeating the film calibration
procedure.
Related Links
Switching on the printer on page 68
Quality Control Charts on page 124
Performing the weekly QC tests
Spatial Resolution, Artifact Test and Low Contrast Visibility
To identify artifacts and verify spatial resolution you must perform the
following test weekly or as needed for troubleshooting image quality
problems.
WARNING:
Good viewing conditions are important for the correct
interpretation of both diagnostic and test images. Make sure
that the light box intensity (luminance) is between 2000 and
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