Codonics Horizon User manual

Horizon
USER’S MANUAL
®
®

Horizon
Multi-media
Dry Imager
Starter Manual
®
Codonics
®
Catalog Number H-START-EN
Nov 21, 2005
Version 1.8.3
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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The Horizon imager is protected by the following patent number: US Patent No.
6,249,299 System for Printhead Pixel Heat Compensation. All other patents are
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Contents
Contents
Preface
Manual Conventions.................................................................................... -vii
Bulleted Lists......................................................................................... -vii
Numbered Steps ................................................................................... -vii
Control Panel Navigation ..................................................................... -viii
Control Panel Keys .............................................................................. -viii
Control Panel Menu Options ................................................................ -viii
Notes.................................................................................................... -viii
Cautions and Warnings........................................................................ -viii
Purpose and Scope ...................................................................................... -ix
Product Information ...................................................................................... -x
Disposal Requirements ................................................................................ -xi
Warnings and Limitations of Use................................................................. -xii
Location of Safety and Compliance Labels........................................... -xii
Voltage Warning................................................................................... -xiii
Laser Warning...................................................................................... -xiv
Temperature Warning ........................................................................... -xv
Compliance ........................................................................................... -xv
Serial Number, Configuration, Date Code, and Modification Codes .... -xvi
ESD Caution ....................................................................................... -xvii
Potential for Radio Frequency Interference on Imager Operation ...... -xvii
Potential for Radio and Television Interference ................................. -xviii
Safety Precautions ............................................................................... -xix
Location Precautions............................................................................ -xxi
Cleaning Precautions .......................................................................... -xxii
Media .................................................................................................. -xxii
File Transfer via FTP and LPR........................................................... -xxiv
Color Management............................................................................. -xxiv

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Image Scaling .................................................................................... -xxiv
Hardware Variations............................................................................ -xxv
Indications for Use..................................................................................... -xxv
Chapter 1: Setting Up the Imager
Preparing for Installation............................................................................. 1-1
Installing the Imager ................................................................................... 1-2
Connecting the Ethernet Cable .................................................................. 1-6
Powering On the Imager—First Time ......................................................... 1-8
Cleaning the Platen Roller ................................................................... 1-9
Network Settings—Simple Network.......................................................... 1-10
Specifying the Imager’s IP Address ................................................... 1-11
Determining an IP Address.......................................................... 1-11
Specifying the Imager’s IP Address at the Control Panel............ 1-12
Specifying IP Addresses for Other Devices on the Network.............. 1-14
Loading Media .......................................................................................... 1-15
Preparing the Imager for Shipment .......................................................... 1-15
Chapter 2: Basic Imager Operations
Horizon Imager Components...................................................................... 2-1
Powering the Imager On and Off................................................................ 2-3
Powering On the Imager ...................................................................... 2-3
Observing the Imager’s Operating Status in the Status Screen........... 2-4
Common Cassette Status Messages ............................................ 2-5
Color Ribbon Status....................................................................... 2-6
Powering Off the Imager ...................................................................... 2-7
Understanding the Control Panel ............................................................... 2-8
Control Panel Indicators....................................................................... 2-9
Alert and Fault Messages and the Fault Tone ................................... 2-10
Control Panel Display......................................................................... 2-10
Main Menu ................................................................................... 2-10

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Chapter 3: Media Handling and Storage
Overview..................................................................................................... 3-1
Supply Slots and Cassettes ................................................................. 3-1
Viewing the Status of a Supply Slot............................................... 3-3
Inserting or Changing Cassettes ................................................................ 3-4
Handling and Storing Media ....................................................................... 3-6
Break-Off Leaders (ChromaVista Only) ............................................... 3-6
Changing the Ribbon (ChromaVista).......................................................... 3-7
Ordering Media......................................................................................... 3-10
Chapter 4: Printing from DICOM Applications
Introduction to DICOM................................................................................ 4-1
DICOM Conformance Statement ......................................................... 4-2
Configuring the DICOM Application............................................................ 4-2
Sending a DICOM Print Job ....................................................................... 4-3
Specifying the Media Type and Size.................................................... 4-3
Using Job Settings Files with DICOM......................................................... 4-3
Categories of Job Settings ................................................................... 4-4
Specifying a Job Settings File from a DICOM User Application........... 4-4
Hierarchy of Settings Used by the Horizon Imager .............................. 4-5
Chapter 5: Printing from Windows via PostScript
Introduction to PostScript ........................................................................... 5-2
Printing from Windows Applications ........................................................... 5-2
Notes About Changing PostScript Parameters.............................. 5-2
Changing Horizon PostScript Parameters—Windows 2000
and XP........................................................................................ 5-3
Chapter 6: Default Print Job Settings
Changing the Default Settings.................................................................... 6-2
Changing the Default Media Type and Size......................................... 6-2
Changing the Default User Settings..................................................... 6-3

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Chapter 7: Preventive Maintenance
Recommended Maintenance Schedule...................................................... 7-1
Horizon Cleaning Kits........................................................................... 7-2
Cleaning the Thermal Print Head and Platen Roller................................... 7-3
Cleaning the Pick Tires............................................................................... 7-7
Chapter 8: Film Calibration
Chapter 9: Troubleshooting
Sources of Status Information .................................................................... 9-1
Control Panel ....................................................................................... 9-1
Error Log .............................................................................................. 9-1
Online Help for Displayed Messages ................................................... 9-1
Troubleshooting Tables .............................................................................. 9-2
Status Message Tables .............................................................................. 9-8
Common Cassette Status Messages................................................... 9-8
Color Ribbon Status ............................................................................. 9-9
Clearing a Sheet Jam ................................................................................. 9-9
Clearing a Jam from a Cassette......................................................... 9-12
Clearing a Jam from the Printing Area ............................................... 9-14
Reinstalling Media Guides ................................................................. 9-17
Purging Print Jobs .................................................................................... 9-19
Contacting Technical Support .................................................................. 9-20
Appendix A: Specifications
Appendix B: System Job Settings Files
Index

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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. Press the key.
The Main Menu displays on the control panel. The selector
arrow ( X ) automatically points to the first menu option.
2. To scroll through the menu options, press the and keys.
The selector arrow (
X ) moves up and down through the list.
The bottom portion of the control panel display shows a
message associated with the currently selected menu option.
Manual Conventions
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To access the
Main Menu
and scroll
through menu
options
MENU
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Control Panel Navigation
Menu paths are used in some procedures instead of documenting
every step needed to navigate to a specific menu option. For
example:
From the Main Menu, select the following options:
Default Media
Grayscale
DV Film Blue
Control Panel Keys
Control panel keys are shown in small black ovals to resemble the
actual keys, for example, “Press the key.”
Control Panel Menu Options
Control panel menu options are shown in bold type, for example,
“Select the Gamma menu option.”
Notes
Notes contain additional information related to a topic or
procedure. For example:
NOTE: If your network is managed by a network administrator or an information technology
(IT) department, it would be considered a complex network. You should have the
responsible person perform any network-related administrative tasks.
Cautions and Warnings
Cautions alert you to actions or situations that could cause harm to
equipment or data. For example:
CAUTION Any changes you make to the imager default settings will also affect prints
made by other users. Use caution when changing default settings.
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Warnings alert you to actions or situations that could result in
personal injury. For example:
Refer to this Starter Manual for procedures on how to perform the
most common imager operations, including:
• Setting up the imager
• Loading media
• Sending print jobs from DICOM Print Service Class-compliant
applications running on imaging devices or image viewing
workstation
• Changing the imager’s default image and sheet settings
• Adjusting the appearance of printed images for user preference
• Performing preventive maintenance
• Performing film calibration
• Troubleshooting common problems
NOTE: This manual is current to the Horizon Imager v1.8.3 software. Some features and
functions described here may not apply to older versions of the software.
WARNING With the imager cover open, touch only those internal components
that are colored green (except for the pick tires).
Purpose and Scope
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