Kodak Kodak DryView 8600, User Manual

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Section 7 – Technical Information
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1999 June Rev. A 8186546
Archivability of Developed Film
DryView Mammography Laser Imaging Film is fully archivable for more than 100
years when stored at American National Standards Institute (ANSI) recommended
storage conditions (77
°
F/25
°
C). Developed films may be stored at higher
temperatures, but that may affect archivability. For example, storing films at a
constant elevated temperature of 90
°
F/32.2
°
C may reduce archivability to 15 years.
Exposure to Moisture
While moisture can damage traditional wet processed silver halide films, DryView
Mammography Laser Imaging Films typically withstand humidity, spills, and other
forms of water without any significant effect on image quality or film integrity. If
needed, films can be cleaned with a clean, damp cloth.
Odor Dissipation
The “wet” chemistry associated with the development of silver halide film creates
strong, unpleasant odors. By eliminating “wet” chemistry, DryView technology
eliminates virtually all of these processing odors. While some low-level odors are
produced during the development process, they pose no known adverse health
risks. Processing odor levels are further reduced by a non-hazardous filter in
DryView Laser Imaging Systems. This filter traps most low-level odors and prevents
them from dissipating into the work environment. To help maintain optimum
performance, the filter requires periodic replacement. Unlike silver halide systems,
DryView Laser Imagers require no special venting.
Heat Dissipation
DryView Laser Imaging Systems use controlled heat to develop DryView Laser
Imaging Films. The heat has virtually no effect on the air temperature of the work
area. The amount of heat dissipated into an area during a day is typically less than
the heat generated by four 100-watt light bulbs.