AGFA Drystar 4500 User manual

Drystar 4500
User manual
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This product is registered in China under the registration number:
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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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