Codonics EP-1000 Series User manual

EP-1000™
Series
Instant Dry
Imager
User’s Manual
Codonics
®
Catalog Number 1000-MNLU
December 9, 2004
Version 1.1
Codonics, Inc.
17991 Englewood Drive
Middleburg Heights, OH 44130 USA
440-243-1198 Phone
440-243-1334 Fax
Email [e-mail]
www.codonics.com
®

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Contents
Contents
Preface
Manual Conventions ..................................................................................... vii
Bulleted Lists.......................................................................................... vii
Numbered Steps .................................................................................... vii
Display Panel Indicator Lights and Buttons........................................... viii
Notes and Tips ...................................................................................... viii
Cautions and Warnings ......................................................................... viii
Technical Assistance ..................................................................................... ix
Warnings and Limitations of Use ................................................................... ix
Potential for Radio and Television Interference ....................................... ix
EP-1000 Warnings ................................................................................... x
EP-1000 Precautions ............................................................................. xii
Never Insert Any Foreign Object into the Imager............................. xii
Protect Against Dew Formation ....................................................... xii
Operating Temperature and Humidity Ranges ................................ xii
Unsuitable Locations ....................................................................... xii
Unsuitable Materials for the Imager................................................ xiii
Thermal Print Head Abrasion ......................................................... xiii
Product Cautions ............................................................................ xiii
Packaging ....................................................................................... xiii
Labeling................................................................................................. xiv
Limitations of Use................................................................................... xv
Overview.......................................................................................... xv
Media ............................................................................................... xv
Grayscale Management................................................................... xv
Error Handling.................................................................................. xv
Hardware Variations ........................................................................ xv

iv Contents
EP-1000 Series Disposal ...................................................................... xvi
EP-1000 Series Specifications ................................................................... xvii
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Setting Up the EP-1000
Finding a Location for the EP-1000 ............................................................ 2-2
Unpacking the EP-1000.............................................................................. 2-3
Loading the Ribbon Cartridge..................................................................... 2-5
Connecting a Parallel Cable ....................................................................... 2-9
Connecting a USB Cable.......................................................................... 2-10
Loading Paper .......................................................................................... 2-11
Handling Paper................................................................................... 2-11
Storing Paper ..................................................................................... 2-11
Loading the Paper Tray ...................................................................... 2-12
Installing the Dust Covers......................................................................... 2-16
About Imager Initialization ........................................................................ 2-17
Making a Test Print................................................................................... 2-17
Chapter 3: Operating the EP-1000
Indicator Lights and Control Buttons .......................................................... 3-1
Canceling Multiple Copy Printing................................................................ 3-3
Chapter 4: Maintenance
Properly Maintaining the EP-1000 ............................................................................... 4-1
Cleaning the EP-1000...................................................................................................... 4-2

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Chapter 5: Troubleshooting
Interpreting the Indicator Lights .................................................................. 5-1
Troubleshooting Common Problems .......................................................... 5-3
Clearing a Paper Jam................................................................................. 5-6
Clearing a Paper Jam from the Ribbon Cartridge Area ....................... 5-7
Clearing a Paper Jam from the Front Area........................................... 5-9
Clearing a Paper Jam from the Back Area......................................... 5-10
Repairing a Torn Ribbon .......................................................................... 5-11
Cleaning the Thermal Print Head ............................................................. 5-12
Appendix A: Hazardous Material Information
Materials of Construction ............................................................................ A-1
Manufacturing............................................................................................. A-2

EP -1 000 Instant Dry Imager User’s Manual vii
Preface
Preface
Bulleted Lists
Bullets are used to display a list of nonprocedural items. For
example:
The control panel contains:
• A display panel
• Keys
• Indicators
Numbered Steps
The 8 icon indicates the beginning of a procedure. The steps
in a procedure are numbered. For example:
1. Open the shipping carton.
2. Carefully remove the top foam with the accessories.
3. Lift the imager out of the carton.
Manual Conventions
8
To unpack the
Imager

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Display Panel Indicator Lights and Buttons
Display panel indicator light and button names are in bold.
Notes and Tips
Notes contain additional information related to a topic or
procedure. For example:
NOTE: Save the packaging in case you need to ship the EP-1000.
Cautions and Warnings
Cautions alert you to actions or situations that could cause harm to
equipment or data. For example:
Warnings alert you to actions or situations that could result in
personal injury. For example:
CAUTION Touching the dye patches could contaminate the ribbon, resulting in
scratches on your prints.
WARNING Before you begin cleaning the EP-1000, turn off the EP-1000 and
unplug it.
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Preface
For technical assistance with Codonics products, call the Codonics
“On Call” Technical Support System at one of the following
numbers:
Phone: [phone]
Toll Free: 800-444-1198
The “On Call” Technical Support System provides for around-the-
clock availability of qualified technical support personnel.
You can also e-mail Technical Support at suppor[email protected] .
Potential for Radio and Television
Interference
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 radiofrequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of the equipment
in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which
case the user will be required to correct the interference at his or
her own expense.
If your imager does cause interference to radio or television
reception, you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
Technical Assistance
Warnings and Limitations of Use

x Preface
• Reorient the receiving antenna.
• Relocate the imager with respect to the receiver.
• Move the imager away from the receiver.
If necessary, you should consult your sales representative or an
experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions.
You may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal
Communications Commission helpful: How to Identify and
Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems . This booklet is available
from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402,
Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.
EP-1000 Warnings
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying
this imager.
• NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
• THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED.
• TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
IMAGER TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

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• EQUIPMENT IS NOT TO BE USED AS A COMPONENT OF A LIFE
SUPPORT SYSTEM. Life support devices or systems are devices
or systems which support or sustain life, and whose failure to
perform, can be reasonably expected to result in a significant
injury or death to a person. A critical component is any
component of a life support device or system whose failure to
perform can be reasonably expected to cause the failure of the
life support device or system, or to affect its safety or
effectiveness.
• EQUIPMENT IS NOT TO BE USED IN A PATIENT VICINITY. The
EP-1000 Series Imagers must be located at least 1.83 m (6 ft) from
the patient treatment or examination area (bed, exam table, etc.)
at all times to avoid inadvertent patient contact with the
apparatus.
• EQUIPMENT IS TO BE USED AS SPECIFIED UNDER THE TOPIC
“EP-1000 PRECAUTIONS.”
• ALWAYS UNPLUG THE ENTIRE SYSTEM FROM THE POWER
SOURCE PRIOR TO CLEANING THE THERMAL PRINT HEAD.

xii Preface
EP-1000 Precautions
Never Insert Any Foreign Object into the Imager
Foreign objects of any kind inserted into this imager constitute a
safety hazard and can cause extensive damage. The imager will not
print on materials not specifically designed for it. Feeding standard
office overhead transparency material into the imager will not work
and can damage the print mechanism.
Protect Against Dew Formation
In extremely cold regions, if the imager is moved quickly from an
extremely cold place to a warmer one, dew is likely to form. If dew
has formed, printing is not possible.
Operating Temperature and Humidity Ranges
The imager’s operating intake air temperature range is 59–86°F
(15–30°C), and the operating humidity range is 30–85%
noncondensing.
Unsuitable Locations
Do not place imager in high humidity or high dust areas. Airborne
dirt particles can cause image quality problems. Avoid placing the
imager in areas where ventilation ducts, open doors, or frequent
passers-by might expose the imager and media to high levels of
debris.
Avoid hot-springs areas where hydrogen sulfide and acidic ions are
likely to be generated. Avoid places where imager is likely to
contact oily fumes and vapors. Avoid direct sunlight.

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Unsuitable Materials for the Imager
Many plastic components are used in the imager’s construction.
Coat flecking and deformation is likely to occur if the imager is
wiped with chemical dusters, benzene, thinners, insecticides or
other solvents. Rubber and PVC materials left in contact with the
imager for extended times will cause damage. Never use
petroleum-based solutions or abrasive cleaners.
Thermal Print Head Abrasion
The thermal print head will wear. When it is abraded, it becomes
difficult to print fine details. In such a case it is necessary to replace
the thermal print head. Contact your service representative for
assistance.
Product Cautions
This product will not cause any special health or safety hazard
when used as intended. Spent media can be disposed in accordance
with local, state, or federal regulations.
Packaging
Use the original packaging when shipment of the product is
necessary. This packaging has been designed to minimize possible
damage during shipment.

xiv Preface
Labeling
The locations of the EP-1000 labels are shown in the following
illustration.
MODEL / MODLE EP-1000
COLOR / DRY MEDICAL IMAGER
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference
(2) This device must accept any interference
received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This Class A digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numerique de la classe A est conforme
a la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
LISTED
I.T.E.
9C72
100-120V~, 50/ 60Hz, 2.9A
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CODONICS, INC.
17991 ENGLEWOOD DR.
MIDDLEBURG HTS., OH 44130 U.S.A.
MADE IN THE U.S.A.
Patents Pending, All Rights Reserved
CAUTION: BEFORE CONNECTING READ INSTRUCTIONS
Date of manufacture
(e.g., "2004-08")
Sequential serial
number
Configuration code
(version) Serial label

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Limitations of Use
Overview
This section describes imager and media usage considerations that
can affect output results and quality.
Media
• Media variations between different production lots may produce
subtle differences in image quality.
• Printed images that experience prolonged exposure to heat,
sunlight, or ultraviolet light may degrade in image quality.
Precautions should be used to avoid prolonged direct exposure.
Grayscale Management
Grayscale image management filters—including gamma, contrast,
and film type—are intended to compensate for differences that may
occur between image acquisition and image printing. These filters
allow the user to accurately render the final printed image. Care
should be used when applying these filters to avoid over
compensation.
Error Handling
The imager will discard invalid, unsupported, and corrupt images
and not print the page.
Hardware Variations
Components used in the imager may vary causing differences in
image quality. The thermal process of producing a print utilizes
many components that are calibrated to provide consistency
between imagers. All imagers contain subtle differences that can
cause print variations. These differences usually apply to thermal
print head calibration. Other factors such as age, usage, heat,
mechanical wear, and shipping can affect image quality.

xvi Preface
EP-1000 Series Disposal
Disposal of this product shall be in accordance with all applicable
laws and regulations in effect at the locality at the time of disposal.
For further information, refer to Appendix A.

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Print Technology: Dye Sublimation.
Spatial Resolution: 314 dpi (12.36 pixels/mm).
Color Resolution: 16.7 million colors. 256 levels each of
cyan, magenta, and yellow.
Density Range: Up to 2.55 OD Dmax.
Color Registration: Less than 0.1 mm average.
Interfaces: Centronics-type 36-pin connector
(IEEE 1284) and USB 1.1.
Compatibility: Drivers available for Windows 2000
and XP.
Image Correction: Gamma, contrast, and Medical Color
Matching™ (MCM™) selectable in drivers.
Memory: 23 MB RAM memory, three image planes
of 2508 x 3134 pixels.
Cassettes: One dual A or A4 media cassette included
with imager, 50-sheet capacity.
Media Sizes: A or A4 ChromaVista®paper. CMY Donor
ribbon.
Power: 120 V~, 50/60 Hz; 2.7 A/210 W (printing),
0.35 A/21 W (idle), 30-130 W (head
preheating)
Dimensions and Weight: Height:10.75 in. (27.2 cm).
Width:17.0 in. (43.3 cm).
Depth:28.5 in. (72.0 cm).
Weight:28.7 lbs (13 kg).
Regulatory: US FDA 510(k), UL, FCC.
Environment: Operating
Temperature: 63–86°F (17–30°C)
Storage: -8–123°F
(-22.2–51.6°C)
Operating
Humidity: 30-80% R.H.
Use Environment: The imager must be located at least
1.83 m (6 ft) from the patient treatment or
examination area (bed, exam table, etc.) at
all times to avoid inadvertent patient
contact with the apparatus.
EP-1000 Series Specifications
USB port
Parallel port
Imager and Cassette
Back Panel
network
USB
parallel
INTERFACE
PRINT
ONLINE
media
fault
power
Power cordConnectors

EP -1 000 Instant Dry Imager User’s Manual 1-1
Introduction
1
Introduction
The Codonics EP-1000 Instant Dry Imager is a thermal dye-difusion
device with superior printing speed. It has a resolution of 314 pixels
per inch and prints a three-color page in about 90 seconds. Printed
images are high-contrast and long-lasting.
The EP-1000 is a Medical Hardcopy Device as defined in
21CFR892.2040. It is suitable for use with Medical Ultrasound,
Nuclear, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), CT (computed
tomography), and other color imaging modalities.
The standard EP-1000 comes equipped with industry-standard
Parallel (IEEE 1284) and Universal Serial Bus (USB 1.1) interfaces.
Print drivers are available for Windows 2000 and Windows XP
operating systems. An optional Ethernet converter is available to
enable printing over a local area network (LAN), although custom
drivers may be needed. See your Codonics sales representative for
more information.
The EP-1000 accepts A- or A4-size
ChromaVista color paper, and
covers a large imageable area:
• A-size paper: 2508 pixels (8.0 in.; 203.2 mm) wide by 2954 pixels
(9.4 in.; 239.3 mm) long
• A4-size paper: 2508 pixels (8.0 in.; 203.2 mm) wide by
3134 pixels (10 in.; 253.9 mm) long

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EP-1000 Instant Dry Imager
EP-1000 Back Panel
network
USB
parallel
INTERFACE
PRINT
ONLINE
media
fault
power
Power cordConnectors