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2801E EN 20050215

Advanced operation (key-operator mode)

D

RYSTAR

 4500 U

SER

 

MANUAL

Cleaning the cooling air flow holes

1

Switch off the Drystar 4500 by following the procedure as described in 

‘Switching off the Drystar 4500’

 on page 

28

. 

2

Remove the power plug from the socket.

3

Remove the network cable.

4

Push the release button of the backpanel. The button is situated in the zone 

represented by item 1 on the drawing below.

5

Remove the back panel.

6

With a vacuum cleaner, clean the cooling air flow holes on the front (item 2 on 
the drawing below) and especially the CPU/power supply area at the rear of the 
printer.

7

Re-install the backpanel.

8

Plug in the printer and switch it on by following the procedure as described in 

‘Switching on the Drystar 4500’

 on page 

26

.

2

1

2801 E EN UM Drystar 4500.fm  Page 63  Monday, February 21, 2005  2:32 PM

Summary of Contents for Drystar 4500

Page 1: ...Drystar 4500 User manual 2801 E EN UM Drystar 4500 fm Page 1 Monday February 21 2005 2 32 PM ...

Page 2: ...ect to the accuracy completeness or usefulness of the information contained in this document and specifically disclaims warran ties of suitability for any particular purpose Agfa Gevaert N V shall under no circumstances be liable for any damage arising from the use or inability to use any information apparatus method or process disclosed in this document Agfa Gevaert N V reserves the right to make...

Page 3: ...ng the print queue 31 Assigning emergency priority 33 Deleting print jobs 34 About Drystar 4500 consumables 36 Changing the film format of the lower tray 38 Loading films 41 Chapter 3 Advanced operation key operator mode 47 Overview of key operator functions 48 Quality Control 49 Preventive maintenance schedule 61 Cleaning the exterior 62 Cleaning the cooling air flow holes 63 Print head cleaning ...

Page 4: ...4 2801E EN 20050215 DRYSTAR 4500 USER MANUAL Appendix B Quality Control Charts 77 2801 E EN UM Drystar 4500 fm Page 4 Monday February 21 2005 2 32 PM ...

Page 5: ...ty precautions Drystar 4500 features Safety precautions Security precautions Safety compliance Privacy and security Operating modes Control modes local and remote The user interface Switching on the Drystar 4500 Switching off the Drystar 4500 Chapter 1 2801 E EN UM Drystar 4500 fm Page 5 Monday February 21 2005 2 32 PM ...

Page 6: ...ystar 4500 needs little work space and allows easy customer access Maintenance and service activities are reduced to the minimum The direct thermal printing system provides grayscale images with laser like quality 508 dots per inch resolution each pixel with a 12 bit contrast resolu tion and an optical density up to 3 1 if an X Rite 310 densitometer is used The built in image spooling on hard disk...

Page 7: ...ration the Drystar 4500 is fully compatible with Agfa s diagnostic imaging systems including the ADC Compact and ADC Quality System software the Paxport and the entire line of Impax Review Systems Storage Stations and Transmitting Stations The functionality of the Drystar 4500 is completely controlled via the network You can control the working of the Drystar 4500 via the local keypad or via a rem...

Page 8: ...format of the lower tray on page 162 of the Drystar 4500 Reference manual Consumables The Drystar 4500 can handle Drystar DT 1 B and Drystar DT 1 C consumables both in 8x10 and in 10x12 format Optional features Postscript connectivity A Postscript software module can be installed as an option No hardware modifications are required prior to the installation of the Postscript module 2801 E EN UM Dry...

Page 9: ... off the Drystar 4500 if you do not have to use it for a period longer than one day Film jam removal or Cleaning the printer head can be done without switching the power off Nevertheless care should be taken and the following instructions should be respected Safety warning indicating that the Drystar 4500 manuals should be consulted before making any connections to other equipment The use of acces...

Page 10: ...other equipment which might exhibit minor ground potential differences These differences may degrade the quality of communication between different equipment Never remove connections to this terminal Protective earth ground Provides a connection between the printer and the protective earth of the mains Do not remove this connection because this will have a negative influence on the leakage current...

Page 11: ...ly from one location to the other Waste disposal and environmental regulations In most countries Drystar film is considered industrial waste and consequently it is not allowed to dispose of it as household waste Please consult your local waste disposal regulations Agfa recommends to have waste Drystar film hauled away by a licensed company After its life span do not dispose of the Drystar 4500 wit...

Page 12: ...Law this device can only be sold to or ordered by a licensed physician Printed images should be treated as patient records and should only be viewed by authorized personnel It is good practice not to delete images from the modality until they have been correctly printed 2801 E EN UM Drystar 4500 fm Page 12 Monday February 21 2005 2 32 PM ...

Page 13: ...ely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at its own expense If required contact your local service organization Canada This class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations EC This is a class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which c...

Page 14: ... find the label location 1 Press the button 1 on the right hand side to open 2 the top cover 2 The label is visible at the inside of the printer at the left The Drystar 4500 carries the CE TÜV cULus and CCC labels 1 2 2801 E EN UM Drystar 4500 fm Page 14 Monday February 21 2005 2 32 PM ...

Page 15: ...e Drystar 4500 Reference manual Product Authentication HIPAA supported products that communicate with DICOM use the Transport Layer Security TLS protocol The TLS protocol uses public key certificates for client and server authentication X 509 Product Accountability HIPAA supported products require some level of user and system activity to be recorded As a consequence of these actions audit records...

Page 16: ...operator mode Key operator mode The key operator mode groups advanced functions which are aimed at technically skilled operators such as X ray operators network managers and service and hospital technicians The key operator mode can be accessed via the Key operator key on the keypad and is menu driven The key operator functions are described in the Reference manual only Refer to Chapter 3 Advanced...

Page 17: ...or mode The Administrator mode functions are reserved for the System Administrator The Administrator mode is password protected and is only accessible by browser via a remote PC Refer to Privacy and security on page 15 2801 E EN UM Drystar 4500 fm Page 17 Monday February 21 2005 2 32 PM ...

Page 18: ...the controlling of the Drystar 4500 via the keypad When controlling the Drystar 4500 via a remote PC the menus are structured in the same way Refer to Controlling the Drystar 4500 via the browser on page 147 of the Drystar 4500 Reference manual Local Password protected Remote Password protected Operator mode No Operator mode No Key operator mode No Key operator mode Yes Service mode Yes Service mo...

Page 19: ...or LED audio signals Overview of user interface controls 1 Status indicator LED 2 Power Reset button 3 Stop button 4 Display 5 Keypad cover 6 Film input tray Upper input tray 7 Film input tray Lower input tray Never try to open the printer or a film input tray when the Drystar 4500 is busy printing a film Always follow the instructions on the display 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 2801 E EN UM Drystar 4500 fm Page...

Page 20: ...king Warning status Check the display for messages Refer to Checking the status indicator LED on page 173 Constant Error status Stop button To safely stop the printing process before accessing the input trays or opening the covers Power Reset button To power on or off the printer To reset the printer Do NOT press the Power Reset button without first pressing the Stop button when the Drystar 4500 i...

Page 21: ... and is starting the operation A long beep means that you have pressed a non active key or that the Drystar 4500 has rejected the key command The keypad To access the keypad push the keypad cover in the lower left corner The keypad is located under the keypad cover Certain conditions can cause an interval beep An interval beep accompanies an error or warning message Refer to Troubleshooting checkl...

Page 22: ...vice key To access service level functions Reserved for trained service personnel Escape key To quit the current function or exit a menu without saving modifications Confirm key In key operator mode To select a menu To accept an entry in a menu Up key To move the cursor to the previous entry field To scroll upwards To increment the number in a n alpha numerical entry field Down key To move the cur...

Page 23: ...4 lines for all other languages e g Greek Chinese Korean Polish Whether a display is translated or not depends on the operating mode Right key To scroll forwards through multiple choices within a field To move the entry position in a n alpha numerical entry field from left to right To toggle between values in a field You can hold down an arrow key to scroll quickly through a list or a menu Contact...

Page 24: ...lm copying files The line is gradually filled from left to right from 0 to 100 as the process proceeds Refer to Overview of operator functions on page 30 Key operator mode In key operator mode operation is menu driven The menu displays the key operator functions and the active keys On the print queue screen the modality name defined during installation will be used to refer to the corresponding mo...

Page 25: ...id limits of the range Decrement the number in a n alpha numerical entry field by pressing the Down key Transition from 0 to 9 of one figure will also decrement the next figure to the left respecting the valid limits of the range Move the entry position in a n alpha numerical entry field from right to left by pressing the Left key Move the entry position in a n alpha numerical entry field from lef...

Page 26: ...ress indicator will show the proceeding of the self test 2 The printer is ready for operation If on the front panel display the READY message is shown the status indicator LED is constant green If on the front panel display the Print queue screen is shown the status indicator LED is green and blinking Before switching on the Drystar 4500 read the safety instructions Refer to Security precautions o...

Page 27: ...he printer is loaded with appropriate consumables Refer to Loading films on page 41 for detailed information on loading films If the job status holds a warning or error indication refer to Troubleshooting checklists on page 67 2801 E EN UM Drystar 4500 fm Page 27 Monday February 21 2005 2 32 PM ...

Page 28: ...ill not be printed The display shows the progress of the print job acknowledging that the stop sequence has been initiated 2 Wait until the following screen is displayed 3 Press the Power Reset button to switch off the Drystar 4500 Do NOT press the Power Reset button without first pressing the Stop button when the Drystar 4500 is busy printing a film Do NOT open the printer or an input tray before...

Page 29: ...ith priority and how to load new films Overview of operator functions Managing the print queue Assigning emergency priority Deleting print jobs About Drystar 4500 consumables Changing the film format of the lower tray Loading films Chapter 2 2801 E EN UM Drystar 4500 fm Page 29 Monday February 21 2005 2 32 PM ...

Page 30: ...ssing a single key on the keypad Function Task Description Page Managing the print queue Jobs that have been received are put in a print queue waiting to be printed 31 Assigning emergency priority To rearrange the order in which jobs are waiting to be printed Jobs that have emergency priority are placed on top of the print queue 33 Loading films Instructions for loading new films on the printer 41...

Page 31: ...kname if defined time of receipt of the job and the job status The second line shows how many films are to be printed for the current job and also what film from that total is currently being printed On the third line you can watch the progress of the printing process The progress indicator is gradually filled from left to right from 0 to 100 as the process is completed If no job is being printed ...

Page 32: ...his job is in progress Wait Calculating The necessary calculations are being made before printing of the job can be started Waiting The job has been put in the print queue but no processing is being done yet Wait To put emergency jobs on top of the queue refer to Assigning emergency priority on page 33 If the job status holds a warning or error indication refer to Error messages while the printer ...

Page 33: ...the keypad press the Emergency key The Emergency printing screen is displayed You can press the Escape key to return to the previous menu without making changes in the job order Quit 2 Press the Down and Up keys to scroll through the jobs and press the Confirm key to select the job that must be printed with emergency priority Printing will be resumed in accordance with the changed queue order Only...

Page 34: ...he Escape key to return to the previous screen without deleting print jobs Quit 2 Press the Down and Up keys to scroll through the jobs and press the Confirm key to select the job that must be deleted The Confirm delete screen is displayed You can press the Escape key to return to the previous screen without deleting print jobs Cancel Only the jobs that have the waiting status are displayed Modali...

Page 35: ...tor mode DRYSTAR 4500 USER MANUAL 3 Press the Confirm key to delete the print job Printing will be resumed with the next job The job that has been deleted will not be printed 2801 E EN UM Drystar 4500 fm Page 35 Monday February 21 2005 2 32 PM ...

Page 36: ...y can use either 8x10 or 10x12 films The key operator can adjust the film size setting for the lower input tray either 8x10 or 10x12 Refer to Changing the film format of the lower tray on page 162 of the Drystar 4500 Reference manual Labeling the input trays The Drystar 4500 uses following films Format Upper input tray 8x10 either blue based DT 1 B as clear based DT 1 C Lower input tray 8x10 or 10...

Page 37: ... mode DRYSTAR 4500 USER MANUAL Appropriate labels have been applied on the film trays by the service personnel indicating the type of new film to be loaded when the tray is empty 2801 E EN UM Drystar 4500 fm Page 37 Monday February 21 2005 2 32 PM ...

Page 38: ...or has to perform a mechanical modification After this modification the film format parameter has to be adjusted in the Change settings screen Refer to Changing the film format of the lower tray on page 67 of the Drystar 4500 Reference manual Proceed as follows to perform the mechanical modification 1 Open the lower input tray completely to make the tray accessible 2801 E EN UM Drystar 4500 fm Pag...

Page 39: ...operator mode DRYSTAR 4500 USER MANUAL 2 Remove any remaining film sheets 3 To adjust the film format from 10x12 to 8x10 pull out the partition clips and put them upright 2801 E EN UM Drystar 4500 fm Page 39 Monday February 21 2005 2 32 PM ...

Page 40: ...film format from 8x10 to 10x12 push the partition clips down 5 Adjust the film format parameters in the Change setting screen Refer to Changing the film format of the lower tray on page 67 of the Drystar 4500 Reference manual 2801 E EN UM Drystar 4500 fm Page 40 Monday February 21 2005 2 32 PM ...

Page 41: ...ower input tray is to be loaded Except for the fact that you can not change the film format the procedure for the upper input tray is identical The Drystar 4500 can be loaded with new films in full daylight Loading films is easy and can be done in no time Follow the procedures as described in this section Do NOT open the input tray when the display message says so The procedure is slightly differe...

Page 42: ...g printing any current jobs The printer is ready when the following message appears 4 Proceed with the Film loading procedure on page 43 Do NOT press the Power Reset button without first pressing the Stop button when the Drystar 4500 is busy printing a film Press the STOP button Blinking STOP Modality name 10 21 34 PRINTING STOP SEQUENCE IS INITIATED Blinking OPEN THE INPUT TRAY Blinking 2801 E EN...

Page 43: ...L Film loading procedure 1 The printer is ready to be loaded with new films when the following message appears 2 Open the empty input tray completely to make the tray accessible OPEN THE INPUT TRAY Blinking 2801 E EN UM Drystar 4500 fm Page 43 Monday February 21 2005 2 32 PM ...

Page 44: ... tray You can find the film type on the film packaging The label may show some additional characters after the film type e g DRYSTAR DT 1 C Those characters are not relevant for the printer settings and you can ignore them When you have to load a film of another type you will have to change the film type settings first Changing the configuration settings on page 56 of the Drystar 4500 Reference ma...

Page 45: ...ke the film pack 7 Place the new film pack in the film tray Make sure that the sheet labeled This side down is at the bottom of the film pack when it is loaded Make sure not to load more than one film pack in an input tray Loading more than one film pack in an input tray may damage the Drystar 4500 2801 E EN UM Drystar 4500 fm Page 45 Monday February 21 2005 2 32 PM ...

Page 46: ...e DRYSTAR 4500 USER MANUAL 8 Verify that the film pack is kept in place under the two retainers 9 Close the input tray The Drystar 4500 resumes printing as soon as the tray is closed 2801 E EN UM Drystar 4500 fm Page 46 Monday February 21 2005 2 32 PM ...

Page 47: ... the advanced user Overview of key operator functions Quality Control Preventive maintenance schedule Cleaning the exterior Cleaning the cooling air flow holes Print head cleaning Troubleshooting checklists Chapter 3 2801 E EN UM Drystar 4500 fm Page 47 Monday February 21 2005 2 32 PM ...

Page 48: ... the current settings of the printer 49 Change settings To change the current settings of the printer 56 Print image To print one of the standard Drystar 4500 test images To load and print images from a floppy disk 93 Save configuration To make a back up of the printer settings 99 Restore configuration To restore the back up of the printer settings 101 Calibration To maintain optimal image quality...

Page 49: ... establishing a number of reference values that will be used for further follow up and verifying initial image quality Refer to Establishing the reference values and verifying image quality on page 50 After establishing these values performing regular daily weekly and annual quality tests Refer to Performing quality control QC tests on page 57 The results of these tests are recorded on Quality Con...

Page 50: ... and the Low Contrast Visibility to determine if the image quality is acceptable Refer to Verifying Acceptable Spatial Resolution Artifact Levels and Low Contrast Visibility on page 56 The Quality Control aim values the Spatial Resolution and Artifact Levels and the Image Geometry values are all recorded on the Quality Control charts Refer to Quality Control Charts on page 77 On these charts the f...

Page 51: ...o enter the Key operator mode 2 Press the Down key seven times followed by the Confirm key to select QC The Select input tray screen appears 3 Press the Up Down arrow keys to select the proper input tray followed by the Confirm key The Drystar 4500 will automatically print the QC Test image The densitometer of the Drystar 4500 is calibrated at installation Authorized service personnel should recal...

Page 52: ...ting levels or aim values for each density Operating Level Value Macbeth units according IEC 1223 2 4 or better Low density the density value of the Low density step 0 4 0 05 Mid density the density value of the Mid density step 1 2 0 15 High density the density value of the High density step 2 0 0 20 If the mid density value does not meet or exceeds the recommended values the cause must be found ...

Page 53: ...efer to Quality Control Charts on page 77 The calculated Operating levels should be as follows 10 These charts will be used for the daily quality test For more information refer to Performing the daily QC test on page 57 Operating Level Value Macbeth units according IEC 1223 2 4 or better Low density 0 4 0 05 Mid density 1 2 0 15 High density 2 0 0 20 2801 E EN UM Drystar 4500 fm Page 53 Monday Fe...

Page 54: ... ______________ Base Fog ______________ Low Density _____________ Low Density _____________ Low Density _____________ Low Density _____________ Mid Density _____________ Mid Density _____________ Mid Density _____________ Mid Density _____________ High Density ____________ High Density ____________ High Density ____________ High Density ____________ Max Density _____________ Max Density __________...

Page 55: ...the Drystar 4500 Chart 4 Drystar 4500 Geometric Consistency Control Chart Refer to Quality Control Charts on page 77 These charts will be used for the annual quality test For more information refer to Performing the Annual QC tests on page 60 4 Save this film for future reference 2801 E EN UM Drystar 4500 fm Page 55 Monday February 21 2005 2 32 PM ...

Page 56: ...m 1 on the QC test image on page 54 and the upper circle refer to item 2 on the QC test image on page 54 5 Record these values at the top of the Drystar 4500 Chart 3 Drystar 4500 Artifacts and Spatial Resolution Control Chart Refer to Quality Control Charts on page 77 6 These charts will be used for the weekly quality test For more information refer to Performing the Weekly QC tests on page 59 Goo...

Page 57: ...tor to take the necessary preventive actions before any image quality loss can take place Performing the daily QC test 1 Turn on the Drystar 4500 and wait at least for 15 minutes Refer to Switching on the Drystar 4500 on page 26 2 Press the Key operator key to enter the Key operator mode 3 Press the Down key seven times followed by the Confirm key to select QC The Select input tray screen appears ...

Page 58: ...turn to the main menu 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 For possible causes of non compliance and the respective actions refer to Maintaining image quality and resolving image quality ...

Page 59: ...should be able to see the circle in the square refer to item 1 on the QC test image on page 54 and the upper circle refer to item 2 on the QC test image on page 54 5 Record these values on the Drystar 4500 Chart 3 Drystar 4500 Artifacts and Spatial Resolution Control Chart Good viewing conditions are important for the correct interpretation of both diagnostic and test images Make sure that the lig...

Page 60: ...imension values A ref and B ref on the Drystar 4500 Chart 4 Drystar 4500 Geometric Consistency Control Chart The differences between the measured dimensions of A and B and the reference values A ref and B ref should be less than or equal to 1 0 5 Check for image distortion 6 Calculate the aspect ratio by dividing A by B The result must be 1 0 01 Make sure to measure distance A from the left edge o...

Page 61: ...maintenance work inside the printer Interval What to do Page Ad hoc Cleaning the exterior 62 Each 6 months or more if required Cleaning the cooling air flow holes 63 Ad hoc Print head cleaning 64 When image quality tends to degrade Refer to Print head profile calibration of the Drystar 4500 Reference manual Ref man 111 To prevent damage to the printer while performing maintenance observe the follo...

Page 62: ... plug from the socket 3 Remove the network cable 4 Wipe the exterior of the printer with a clean soft damp cloth Use a mild soap or detergent if required but never use an ammonia based cleaner Be careful not to get any liquid in the power cord port 5 Plug in the printer and switch it on by following the procedure as described in Switching on the Drystar 4500 on page 26 2801 E EN UM Drystar 4500 fm...

Page 63: ...ase button of the backpanel The button is situated in the zone represented by item 1 on the drawing below 5 Remove the back panel 6 With a vacuum cleaner clean the cooling air flow holes on the front item 2 on the drawing below and especially the CPU power supply area at the rear of the printer 7 Re install the backpanel 8 Plug in the printer and switch it on by following the procedure as describe...

Page 64: ...irm key The printer will automatically shut down 4 The Print head cleaning screen will give instructions on what to do Print head cleaning must be done when image quality problems occur For more information on maintaining image quality refer to Maintaining image quality and resolving image quality problems on page 191 of the Drystar 4500 Reference manual In case the printer is in printing mode a s...

Page 65: ... mode DRYSTAR 4500 USER MANUAL 5 Open the front cover by pulling its handle 6 Locate and check on sight the print head resistor line Be careful not to touch the print head resistor line 2801 E EN UM Drystar 4500 fm Page 65 Monday February 21 2005 2 32 PM ...

Page 66: ... alcohol or Ethanol Do this in only one direction i e from left to right without lifting the cloth 8 Close the front cover 9 After you have cleaned the print head resistor line and closed the door the printer will continue Do not apply any pressure on the print head because this pressure may cause damage on the interconnections underneath the print head 2801 E EN UM Drystar 4500 fm Page 66 Monday ...

Page 67: ... manual Action Refer to Ref man Page Check the Drystar 4500 The Drystar 4500 does not print 174 Remove a jammed film Film input tray feed jams 178 Film transport jams clearing from the front 181 Film transport jams clearing from the top 182 Consumables wrongly inserted 186 Unauthorized opening of the printer 188 Resolve error messages Checking error messages 174 Handle floppy disk error Checking f...

Page 68: ...film quality problems Maintaining image quality and resolving image quality problems 191 White dots or lines appear in the transport direction 193 Low frequency banding 193 Scratches appear on film 193 Resolve warning messages Warning messages 194 Have electrical or mechanical defects repaired by skilled personnel only 2801 E EN UM Drystar 4500 fm Page 68 Monday February 21 2005 2 32 PM ...

Page 69: ...Equipment information sheet Appendix A 2801 E EN UM Drystar 4500 fm Page 69 Monday February 21 2005 2 32 PM ...

Page 70: ...prox values in cm Unpacked width 55 length 72 height 92 Packed width 70 length 88 height 130 Weight Unpacked approx 95 kg Packed approx 125 kg Hard disk capacity 4 GByte RAM memory 128 Mb Floppy disk container Four 2HD 1 44 Mbyte floppy disks Electrical connection Operating voltage 100 120 V 220 240 V AC Mains fuse protection 220 240 V operation 16 15 A slow blow max 100 120 V operation 16 15 A sl...

Page 71: ... shocks Class 1 grounded Ingress of water IPXØ Environmental conditions operation Room temperature Between 15 C and 30 C Relative humidity Between 20 and 75 Note Films may not become wet Atmospheric pressure 70 kPa 106 kPa Environmental storage conditions Climate conditions for storage are in accordance with EN60721 3 1 class 1K4 Room temperature Between 25 C and 55 C storage Relative humidity Bet...

Page 72: ... 8x10 and 10x12 film sizes Print technology Direct thermal printing Reliability Estimated product life if regularly serviced and maintained according to Agfa instructions 5 years and 150 000 films Service interventions Max 2 interventions 3 years Earthquake standard Meets the CA requirements Imaging Array Diagnostic area Film size 8x10 8 dimensions in pixels 8 dimensions in mm 10 dimensions in pix...

Page 73: ...ad using a magnifying glass The System info area contains info about Printer serial number densitometer info film counts software version etc Controller image source date time etc For more detailed information refer to the Drystar 4500 Service documentation Film Diagnostic area Clear border Black border System info area Transport direction 2801 E EN UM Drystar 4500 fm Page 73 Monday February 21 20...

Page 74: ...ystar 4500 to its location see illustration below The fixation bars are included in the default installation kit Option Postscript connectivity A Postscript software module can be installed as an option No hardware modifications are required prior to the installation of the Postscript module For more information refer to the Unscrew the fixations instructions of the Drystar 4500 Plug Play Installa...

Page 75: ...ity with non Agfa equipment Drystar 4500 is a Dicom printer and can therefore be connected to all modalities supporting Dicom Although to ensure optimal operation and image quality Agfa has made the effort to test and release the Drystar 4500 with most of the modalities on the market For the complete list or if you want to check on a specific modality contact your Agfa representative 2801 E EN UM ...

Page 76: ...76 2801E EN 20050215 Equipment information sheet DRYSTAR 4500 USER MANUAL 2801 E EN UM Drystar 4500 fm Page 76 Monday February 21 2005 2 32 PM ...

Page 77: ...Quality Control Charts Appendix B 2801 E EN UM Drystar 4500 fm Page 77 Monday February 21 2005 2 32 PM ...

Page 78: ...w Density Average of 5 Values operating aim level Low Density Mid Density Average of 5 Values operating aim level Mid Density High Density Average of 5 Values operating aim level High Density Step 1 Print QC Test images on five consecutive days Record the optical densities measurements in the tables below After five days average the values to determine the operating aim levels for each of the para...

Page 79: ...ilm Type ____________ Emul ___________ Densitometer Internal ____________________ default selection Date Initials Low Density Mid Density Upper Control limit 0 05 Low Density Aim Lower Control Limit 0 05 Upper Control limit 0 15 Mid Density Aim High Low Lower Control Limit 0 15 Chart 2A 2801 E EN UM Drystar 4500 fm Page 79 Monday February 21 2005 2 32 PM ...

Page 80: ...hart Imager Type __________ Serial _____________ Film Type ____________ Emul ___________ High Density Upper Control limit 0 20 Lower Control Limit 0 20 High Density Aim Chart 2B Densitometer Internal ____________________ default selection 2801 E EN UM Drystar 4500 fm Page 80 Monday February 21 2005 2 32 PM ...

Page 81: ...Reference Dot Visibility Initial Reference Low Contrast Month Day Artifacts Visibility of all Dots Month Day Artifacts Visibility of all Dots Month Day Artifacts Visibility of all Dots Month Day Artifacts Visibility of all Dots Month Day Artifacts Visibility of all Dots Low Contrast Visibility Low Contrast Visibility Low Contrast Visibility Low Contrast Visibility Low Contrast Visibility 2801 E EN...

Page 82: ...Annually or as required Drystar 4500 Serial ______________ Reference Dimensions Date Measured Dimensions Date Consistency Aspect Ratio Aref A A Aref A B Bref B B Bref Reference Dimensions Date Measured Dimensions Date Consistency Aspect Ratio Aref A A Aref A B Bref B B Bref 2801 E EN UM Drystar 4500 fm Page 82 Monday February 21 2005 2 32 PM ...

Page 83: ...83 2801E EN 20050215 Quality Control Charts DRYSTAR 4500 USER MANUAL 2801 E EN UM Drystar 4500 fm Page 83 Monday February 21 2005 2 32 PM ...

Page 84: ...Printed in Belgium Published by Agfa Gevaert N V B 2640 Mortsel Belgium 2801E EN 20050215 2801 E EN UM Drystar 4500 fm Page 84 Monday February 21 2005 2 32 PM ...

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