AGFA Drystar 4500 User manual

Drystar 4500
User manual
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This product is registered in China under the registration number:
For more information on Agfa products and Agfa HealthCare products, please visit www.agfa.com, your Point
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© Agfa-Gevaert N.V. 2005.
No parts of this document may be reproduced, copied, adapted or transmitted in any form or by any means
without the written permission of Agfa-Gevaert N.V.
Agfa-Gevaert N.V. makes no warranties or representation, expressed or implied, with respect 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 changes to this document without prior notice.
Agfa-Gevaert N.V., Septestraat 27, B-2640 Mortsel, Belgium.
Drystar 4500 is a trademark of Agfa-Gevaert N.V., Belgium.
Agfa and Agfa-Rhombus are trademarks of Agfa-Gevaert AG, Germany.
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Table of contents
Chapter 1: Introducing the Drystar 4500 ..................................................5
Drystar 4500 features.....................................................................................6
Safety precautions ..........................................................................................9
Security precautions.....................................................................................12
Safety compliance.........................................................................................13
Privacy and security .....................................................................................15
Operating modes ..........................................................................................16
Control modes (local and remote) ...............................................................18
The user interface.........................................................................................19
Switching on the Drystar 4500.....................................................................26
Switching off the Drystar 4500 ....................................................................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 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.......................................................................................64
Troubleshooting checklists...........................................................................67
Appendix A: Equipment information sheet..............................................69
Specifications ...............................................................................................70
Viewing the System info area on a film........................................................73
Options and accessories ...............................................................................74
Connectivity..................................................................................................75
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Appendix B: Quality Control Charts ..........................................................77
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Introducing the
Drystar 4500
This chapter introduces the Drystar 4500 to the user and
draws attention to important safety 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
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Drystar 4500 features
The Drystar 4500 is a dry digital printer for producing diagnostic black and
white hard copies. It can use both 8x10” and 10x12” blue-based and clear-
based film and offers crisp, dense grayscale images.
The Drystar 4500 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 proce-
dures, 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 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 assures a high throughput. Printing
time is kept to a minimum.
"Both 8x10” and 10x12” films can be used “on-line”. The upper tray only uses
8x10” films, but the setting for the lower input tray can be adjusted for either
8x10” or 10x12” films.
The Drystar 4500 is a Dicom-only network printer.
The Drystar 4500 has limited support for the Helios protocol. Ask your AGFA
representative for more details.
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"Integrated A#sharp technology: A#sharp is a technology that enhances image
sharpness for the Drystar 4500. An A#sharp label on the upper tray shows that the
imager has been upgraded with this technology.
Network features
"The modular design offers optimal application to your specific networking
requirements.
In a network configuration, 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
remote PC featuring a browser page functionality.
The A#sharp technology is present in Software version 3.00 and higher.
1A#Sharp label
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Customizable features
"Film size in lower input tray.
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.
"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.
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Safety precautions
When operating or maintaining the Drystar 4500, 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 4500 and disconnect the power cord from
the outlet before carrying out any maintenance work.
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.
The device 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.
It is advisable to switch 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 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 601-1-1 harmonized national standard.
In addition all configurations must comply with the medical
electrical systems standard IEC 601-1-1. 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.
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In order to reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove any
covers.
Type B equipment:
Indicates that the Drystar 4500 complies with the limits for type B
equipment.
Supplementary protective earth connector:
Provides a connection between the Drystar 4500 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/Reset Button (Standby switch)
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.
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Transport after installation
Before moving the printer, always switch off the machine. The user has to be
very cautious concerning stability, when moving the printer. When doing this,
he has to take into account the condition and the structure of the subsoil,
obstructions and slopes. The appliance can only be transported with all covers
closed. The appliance may not be transported continuously 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 without consideration of
local waste disposal regulations. Please consult your local service
organization.
To prevent injuries, lock the brakes when the Drystar 4500 is in place at
the right location.
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Security precautions
CAUTION (U.S.A. only): In accordance with U.S. 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.
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Safety compliance
EMC issues
•USA: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely
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 case the user may be required to take
adequate measures.
Compliances
This equipment complies with:
•the Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC
•the standards UL2601-1 of Underwriters Laboratories
•CSA 22.2 No. 601.1-M90 of the Canadian Standards Association
•FDA 510k
•FDA Part 820 Good manufacturing Practice for Medical devices
•IEC 601-1 and IEC 601-1-1
•DOH
•VDE 0750 Teil 1 (12.91)
•TÜV
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Labels
To find the label location
1Press the button [1] on the right hand side to open [2] the top cover.
2The 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
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Privacy and security
Within the healthcare industry, several standardization efforts are ongoing as
a response to Privacy and Security legislation and regulations. The purpose of
this standardization for hospitals and vendors is to enable information
sharing, interoperability and to support the workflow of hospitals in a
multiple vendor environment.
In order to allow hospitals to comply with HIPAA regulations (Health
Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) and to meet the IHE standards
(Integrated Healthcare Enterprise) some security features are included in the
user interface of the Drystar 4500 (available via the web pages only: under
‘Security tools’. Refer to ‘Controlling the Drystar 4500 via the browser’ on
page 147 of the 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 are to be sent to and observed at an Audit Record Repository
(ARR).
•Product User Authentication: 'User Authentication' of HIPAA products
involves password protection for access to User, Key operator, Service
Security/ Administrator and other user interfaces that allow access to
protected health information (PHI). These interfaces include all user
keypads, front panels displays and network connections.
The last two functions are available when access to the Administrator is
granted (i.e. when the Administrator password has been entered correctly).
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Operating modes
The Drystar 4500 can be operated in four modes: operator mode, key-
operator mode, service mode and specialist mode.
Operator mode
The operator mode groups all basic functions which are aimed at
radiographers without special technical skills:
•Producing diagnostic usable hard copies;
•Loading consumables;
•Ensuring normal operation of the printer.
All functions of the operator mode are described in both User and Reference
manuals. Refer to Chapter 2, ‘Basic operation (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 operation (key-operator
mode)’.
Service mode
The service mode functions are reserved for trained service personnel. The
service mode is password protected.
Specialist mode
The specialist mode functions are reserved for trained service personnel. The
specialist mode is password protected.
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Administrator 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.
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Control modes (local and remote)
You can control the working of the Drystar 4500 via the local keypad or via a
remote PC.
The table below gives an overview of the operating modes you can access
locally or via the remote PC.
The manual describes 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 mode Yes
––– ––– Specialist mode Yes
––– ––– Administrator mode Yes
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The user interface
The Drystar 4500 interfaces with the user via the following controls:
•Power/Reset button;
•Stop button;
•a keypad and a display;
•a status indicator LED;
•audio signals.
Overview of user interface controls:
1Status indicator LED
2Power/Reset button
3Stop button
4Display
5Keypad cover
6Film input tray (Upper input tray)
7Film 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
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The status indicator LED
At the left side of the display, a LED indicates the status of the Drystar 4500:
.
The control buttons
Two control buttons have been provided:
Color / Light Status Action
Green
Constant Ready (standby) Proceed
Blinking Busy or in key-
operator mode Wait
Red
Blinking 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 is busy printing a film. Refer to ‘Switching off
the Drystar 4500’ on page 28.
STOP
POWER
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