AGFA Drystar 5500 User manual

Drystar 5500
User manual
Software 2.x

22901B EN 20040413
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Table of contents
Chapter 1: Introducing the Drystar 5500..........................................................5
Drystar 5500 features.......................................................................................6
Safety precautions ...........................................................................................8
Security precautions.......................................................................................12
Safety compliance..........................................................................................13
Privacy and security.......................................................................................15
Operating modes ...........................................................................................17
Control modes (local and remote)...................................................................19
The user interface.......................................................................................... 20
Switching on the Drystar 5500........................................................................26
Switching off the Drystar 5500........................................................................28
Chapter 2: Basic operation (operator mode).................................................29
Overview of operator functions.......................................................................30
Managing the print queue...............................................................................31
Assigning emergency priority..........................................................................33
Deleting print jobs .......................................................................................... 34
About Drystar 5500 consumables...................................................................36
Loading films..................................................................................................38
Chapter 3: Advanced operation (key-operator mode)...................................47
Overview of key-operator functions ................................................................48
Preventive maintenance schedule..................................................................49
Cleaning the exterior......................................................................................50
Cleaning the printhead resistor line ................................................................51
Troubleshooting checklist...............................................................................54
Appendix A: Equipment information sheet....................................................55
Specifications.................................................................................................56
Options and accessories................................................................................59

42901B EN 20040413

Introducing the Drystar 5500
This chapter introduces the Drystar 5500 to the user and
draws attention to important safety precautions.
!Drystar 5500 features
!Safety precautions
!Security precautions
!Safety compliance
!Privacy and security
!Operating modes
!Control modes (local and remote)
!The user interface
!Switching on the Drystar 5500
!Switching off the Drystar 5500
Chapter
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Introducing the Drystar 5500
Drystar 5500 features
The Drystar 5500 is a dry digital printer for producing diagnostic images. It
can print multiple format (8x10” up to 14x17”) blue-based and clear-based
film and offers crisp, dense grayscale images. The Drystar 5500 is designed
for high-throughput and as a central printer.
"The Drystar 5500 is a Dicom-only network printer.
The Drystar 5500 offers the following features:
#Dry technology for printing diagnostic quality hard copies in full daylight offers
important advantages: no chemistry, no wet processing, simple cleaning
procedures, no time-consuming adjustments, no darkroom and no chemical
disposal costs. The consumables can be loaded in full daylight.
#With its compact design, the Drystar 5500 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 12 bit contrast resolution
and an optical density ranging from 0.2 up to 3.1 (if an X-Rite 310
densitometer is used).
#The built-in image spooling on hard disk assures a high throughput. Printing
time is kept to a minimum.
#Multiple film formats (8x10”, 10x12”, 11x14”, 14x14”, and 14x17”) can be
used. Any combination of two film formats can be used “online”. Both input
trays can be adjusted for all film formats.
#The input trays of the Drystar 5500 are equipped with an RF-tag reader,
which automatically traces the films used in the printer and protects the
printer when detecting non-identified media.
#Number of input trays.
The Drystar 5500 is delivered with 2 input trays. Both input trays can use multiple
format (8x10” up to 14x17”) films.

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#Number of output trays
The Drystar 5500 is delivered with 4 output trays, which can be assigned to
modalities in any combination.
Network features
#The modular design offers optimal application to your specific networking
requirements.
In a network configuration, the Drystar 5500 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 5500 is completely controlled via the network.
#You can control the working of the Drystar 5500 via the local keypad or via a
remote PC featuring a browser functionality.
Customizable features
#Number of output trays.
The Drystar 5500 is delivered with 4 output trays and a sorter.
#Consumables.
The Drystar 5500 can handle Drystar DT2 B and Drystar DT2 C consumables, both
in multiple formats (8x10” up to 14x17”).
Software license information
#The Drystar 5500 printer uses software developed by the Apache Software
Foundation (http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE).

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Introducing the Drystar 5500
Safety precautions
"The Drystar 5500 must only be operated according to its specifications
and its intended use. Any operation not corresponding to the
specifications or intended use may result in hazards, which in turn may
lead to serious injuries or fatal accidents (for example electric shocks).
AGFA positively will not assume any liability in these cases.
"All images created using any image technology can show artifacts which
could be mixed up with diagnostic relevant information. If there is any
doubt that the diagnostic information could not be absolutely true,
additional investigations must be performed to get a clear diagnostic.
When operating or maintaining the Drystar 5500, always observe the
following safety guidelines:
•Have electrical or mechanical defects repaired by skilled personnel only!
•Do not override or disconnect the integrated safety features.
•Ventilation openings may not be covered.
•Always switch off the Drystar 5500 and disconnect the power cord from the
outlet before carrying out any maintenance work.
"Film jam removal or Cleaning the printer thermal head can be done
without switching the power off. Nevertheless, care should be taken and
the following instructions should be respected:

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Always take into account the markings provided on the inside and outside of
the printer. A brief overview of these markings and their meaning is given
below.
Safety warning, indicating that the Drystar 5500 manuals should be
consulted before making any connections to other equipment. The
use of accessory equipment not complying with the equivalent
safety requirements of this printer may lead to a reduced level of
safety of the resulting system. Consideration relating to the choice of
accessory equipment shall include:
• Use of the accessory equipment in the patient vicinity,
• Evidence that the safety certification of the accessory equipment
has been performed in accordance with the appropriate IEC 601-1
and IEC 601-1-2 harmonized national standard.
In addition all configurations must comply with the medical electrical
systems standard IEC 601-1-2. The party that makes the
connections acts as system configurator and is responsible for
complying with the systems standard.
If required contact your local service organization.
Caution hot:
Keep hands clear from the thermal printhead.
In order to reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove any
covers.
Type B equipment:
Indicates that the Drystar 5500 complies with the limits for type B
equipment.

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Supplementary protective earth connector:
Provides a connection between the Drystar 5500 and the potential
equalization busbar of the electrical system as found in medical
environments. This plug should never be unplugged before the
power is turned off and the power plug has been removed.
Intergrounding connector:
Provides a connection between the printer and 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.
Power Button:
Note that the power cord has to be disconnected from the wall outlet
in order to disconnect the unit entirely from the mains.
Precautions for use in USA only:
Make sure that the circuit is single-phase center-tapped, if the printer
is connected to a 240 V/60 Hz source instead of a 120 V/60 Hz
source.