AGFA Drystar 5300 User manual

Drystar 5300
Reference manual
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Table of contents
Chapter 1: Introducing the Drystar 5300..........................................................5
Drystar 5300 features.......................................................................................6
Safety precautions ...........................................................................................8
Security precautions.......................................................................................12
Safety compliance.......................................................................................... 13
Privacy and security.......................................................................................14
Operating modes ...........................................................................................16
Control modes (local and remote)...................................................................17
The user interface..........................................................................................18
Switching on the Drystar 5300........................................................................28
Switching off the Drystar 5300........................................................................30
Chapter 2: Basic operation (Operator mode).................................................31
Overview of operator functions.......................................................................32
Managing the print queue...............................................................................33
About Drystar 5300 consumables...................................................................35
Loading films..................................................................................................36
Chapter 3: Advanced operation (Key-operator mode)..................................43
Overview of key-operator functions ................................................................44
Viewing printer information............................................................................. 48
Changing the configuration settings................................................................58
Printing images..............................................................................................91
Saving the configuration settings....................................................................95
Restoring the configuration settings................................................................97
Maintaining optimal image quality.................................................................101
Service actions.............................................................................................108
Quality control procedure ............................................................................. 109
Installation operations ..................................................................................122
Chapter 4: Controlling the Drystar 5300 via a remote PC (with browser).. 139
Features ......................................................................................................140
Set up..........................................................................................................141
Setting up the connection.............................................................................142
Starting the remote session..........................................................................147
Chapter 5: System description .....................................................................149
Main components.........................................................................................150
Functional description ..................................................................................151

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Changing the film format of the trays............................................................152
Drystar 5300 network configuration .............................................................. 157
Transport after installation............................................................................159
Chapter 6: Preventive maintenance .............................................................161
Preventive maintenance schedule................................................................162
Cleaning the exterior....................................................................................163
Cleaning the print head resistor line .............................................................164
Chapter 7: Troubleshooting..........................................................................169
Troubleshooting checklists ........................................................................... 170
The Drystar 5300 does not print ...................................................................172
Clearing of film jams.....................................................................................175
Film identification problems..........................................................................182
Startup errors...............................................................................................185
Image quality problems ................................................................................186
Warning messages ...................................................................................... 187
Maintenance messages ............................................................................... 188
Appendix A: Equipment information sheet.................................................. 189
Specifications...............................................................................................190
Options and accessories..............................................................................193
Appendix B: Drystar media density response data..................................... 195
Drystar DT 2B ..............................................................................................196
Drystar DT 2C.............................................................................................. 197
Appendix C: Quality Control Charts.............................................................199
Appendix D: Index ......................................................................................... 205
Index............................................................................................................ 206

Introducing the Drystar 5300
This chapter introduces the Drystar 5300 to the user and
draws attention to important safety precautions.
!Drystar 5300 features
!Safety precautions
!Security precautions
!Safety compliance
!Privacy and security
!Operating modes
!Control modes (local and remote)
!The user interface
!Switching on the Drystar 5300
!Switching off the Drystar 5300
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Drystar 5300 features
The Drystar 5300 is a dry digital tabletop printer for producing medical
diagnostic images. It can print two formats (11x14” or 14x17”) blue-based and
clear-based film and offers crisp, dense grayscale images.
"The Drystar 5300 is a Dicom-only network printer.
The Drystar 5300 offers the following features:
#Dry technology for printing diagnostic quality hardcopies 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 5300 needs little work space and allows
easy customer access. Maintenance and service activities are reduced to a
minimum.
#The direct thermal printing system provides grayscale images with high
quality: 320 pixels 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).
#Two film formats (11x14” or 14x17”) can be used.
#The input tray of the Drystar 5300 is 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 5300 is delivered with 1 input tray, which can use two film formats
(11x14” or 14x17”).
#Number of output trays.
The Drystar 5300 is equipped with 1 output tray, which can be adjusted to receive
two film formats (11x14” or 14x17”).

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Network features
#The modular design offers optimal application functionality for your specific
networking requirements.
In a network configuration, the Drystar 5300 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 5300 is completely controlled via the network.
#You can control the working of the Drystar 5300 via the local keypad or via a
remote PC with a functioning web browser.
Customizable features
#Consumables.
The Drystar 5300 can handle Drystar DT 2B and Drystar DT 2C consumables, both
in two formats (11x14” or 14x17”).
Software license information
#The Drystar 5300 uses software developed by the Apache Software
Foundation (http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE).

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Safety precautions
"The Drystar 5300 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 will not assume any liability whatsoever 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 5300, always observe the
following safety guidelines:
•Have electrical or mechanical defects repaired by qualified personnel only!
•Do not override or disconnect the integrated safety features.
•Ventilation openings should not be covered.
•Always switch off the Drystar 5300 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 5300 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 print head.
In order to reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove any
covers.
Type B equipment:
Indicates that the Drystar 5300 complies with the limits for type B
equipment.
Supplementary protective earth connector:
Provides a connection between the Drystar 5300 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.

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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.

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Transport after installation
Before moving the printer, always switch off the machine. The Drystar 5300
should always be transported by 2 persons. When doing this, the stability and
the structure of the table top have to be taken into account. The printer should
not be placed on a soft surface, since this might prevent appropriate
ventilation and cause overheating. The printer must only be transported with
all covers closed. The appliance may not be transported continuously from
one location to the other. Do not lift the printer by the output tray.
Waste disposal and environmental regulations
In most countries Drystar film is considered industrial waste and
consequently it is not allowed to be disposed as household waste. Please
consult your local waste disposal regulations. Agfa recommends having
waste Drystar film collected by a licensed company.
After its life span, do not dispose of the Drystar 5300 without consideration of
local waste disposal regulations. Please consult your local service
organization.

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Security precautions
CAUTION: U.S. Law restricts this device to sale to or on the order of a
licensed physician.
Printed images should be treated as patient records and should only be
viewed by authorized personnel.
If the power to the printer is unexpectedly interrupted, ensure that
unprinted images are not deleted from the modality prior to printing. To
avoid loss of images in such conditions, a UPS (Uninterruptable Power
Supply) needs to be supplied to the printer.

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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 Reference 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 601-1-2
•EN 60601-1:1990 + A1:1993 + A2:1995
•EN 60601-1-2:2001
"The Drystar 5300 carries the CE, TÜV and CUL labels.

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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 5300 (available via the web pages only: under
‘Security tools’. Refer to Chapter 4, ‘Controlling the Drystar 5300 via a remote
PC (with browser)’):
•User authentication. The administrator can configure different user accounts.
Each account consists of a user name and a password.
•Audit logging. This implies logging to a central log server of specific Drystar 5300
‘actions’, e.g. startup/shutdown, user authentication (failures), received print job
ID information, etc.
•Node authentication, using certificates. Working with SSL (Secure Sockets
Layer) allows secure communications over an insecure network. SSL is the
security layer on top of TCP/IP.
The first two functions are available when access to the Administrator is
granted (i.e. when the Administrator password has been correctly entered).
To activate the SSL, please contact your Agfa representative.

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Node authentication, certificates and Certification Authority
Each device - connected to a network - will receive a unique identifier: the
X.509 certificate, a digital passport. Any device on the network is only allowed
to communicate with another node of which it is holding the certificate in a
‘communication allowed’ table.
A Certification Authority (CA) is responsible for creating a certificate. The CA
can be the hospital, Agfa or a third party.
This CA distributes the certificate to the hospital security responsible or
service technician, who for his part:
•Imports the device certificate, created by the CA.
•Imports the certificates of all peer devices with which communication is
authorized, i.e. creates the list of ‘communication allowed’ device certificates.

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Operating modes
The Drystar 5300 can be operated in four modes: Operator mode, Key-
operator mode, Service mode and Administrator mode.
Operator mode
The Operator mode groups all basic functions that are intended for
radiographers without special technical skills:
•Producing diagnostic usable hardcopies;
•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 that are intended for
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 and is only accessible by browser via a
remote PC.
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.

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Control modes (local and remote)
You can control the working of the Drystar 5300 via the local keypad or via a
network remote PC.
The table below gives an overview of the operating modes you can access
locally and/or via the remote PC.
The manual describes the controlling of the Drystar 5300 via the keypad. The
menus for controlling the Drystar 5300 via a remote PC are structured in the
same way, and sometimes they offer even more possibilities. Refer to
Chapter 4, ‘Controlling the Drystar 5300 via a remote PC (with browser)’.
Local Password
protected Remote Password
protected
Operator mode No ––– –––
Key-operator mode No Key-operator mode Yes
––– ––– Service mode Yes
––– ––– Administrator Yes

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The user interface
The Drystar 5300 interfaces with the user via the following controls:
•Power/Reset button;
•a keypad and a display;
•a status indicator LED;
•audio signals.
Overview of user interface controls
1Power/Reset button
2Display
3Keypad
4Status indicator LED
5Film input tray
6Film output tray
Never try to open the printer when the Drystar 5300 is printing a film.
Always follow the instructions on the display!
1 2
3
4
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The status indicator LED
On the right side of the display, an LED indicates the status of the
Drystar 5300.
The control buttons
One control button has been provided:
Color / Light Status Action
Green
Constant Ready (stand-by) 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 171.
Constant Error status
Power/Reset
button • To power on or off the printer.
• To reset the printer.
Do NOT press the Power/Reset button without first following the
procedure to stop printing when the Drystar 5300 is printing a film. Refer
to ‘Switching off the Drystar 5300’ on page 30.

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Rear panel
At the rear side of the printer, one slot and three connectors are available:
1CF-card slot • To insert an external CF-card for software
installation, backup, etc.
2Network
connector • To connect a remote PC (used for access via the web browser pages).
3Input/output
connector • To connect a terminal PC (used by the Service engineer).
4Power
connector • To connect the printer power cord.
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