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Contents
Preface
Conventions Used in This Manual................................................................. xi
Bulleted Lists........................................................................................... xi
Numbered Steps ..................................................................................... xi
Control Panel Navigation ....................................................................... xii
Control Panel Keys ................................................................................ xii
Control Panel Menu Options .................................................................. xii
Notes and Tips ....................................................................................... xii
Cautions and Warnings......................................................................... xiii
Text Files and Displayed Text............................................................... xiii
User Data .............................................................................................. xiii
Important Information and Filenames ................................................... xiv
New Terms............................................................................................ xiv
Purpose and Scope ...................................................................................... xv
Product Information ..................................................................................... xvi
Warnings and Limitations of Use................................................................ xvii
Location of Safety and Compliance Labels.......................................... xvii
Voltage Warning.................................................................................. xviii
Dangers Electriques.............................................................................. xix
Laser Warning....................................................................................... xxi
Dangers au Laser................................................................................. xxii
Temperature Warning ......................................................................... xxiii
Dangers Température ......................................................................... xxiii
Compliance ......................................................................................... xxiv
Serial Number, Configuration, Date Code, and Modification Codes .... xxv
ESD Caution ....................................................................................... xxvi

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Potential for Radio Frequency Interference on Imager Operation ...... xxvi
Potential for Radio and Television Interference ................................. xxvii
Guidance Regarding Electromagnetic Emissions and Immunity ....... xxviii
Safety Precautions .............................................................................. xxxi
Précaution d’Emploi ........................................................................... xxxiii
Location Precautions.......................................................................... xxxv
Environnement de Fonctionnement .................................................. xxxvi
Cleaning Precautions ........................................................................ xxxvii
Précautions d’Entretien .................................................................... xxxviii
Media ............................................................................................... xxxviii
Codonics Paper/White Film Media.................................................... xxxix
File Transfer via FTP and LPR................................................................ xl
Color Management.................................................................................. xl
Image Scaling ........................................................................................ xli
Hardware Variations............................................................................... xli
Disposal Requirements ............................................................................... xlii
Conditions et Règles d’Utilisation.......................................................... xlii
European Disposal Requirements ........................................................ xlii
Indications for Use ...................................................................................... xliii
Chapter 1: Introduction
Welcome and Congratulations ................................................................... 1-1
Imager Features ......................................................................................... 1-2
State-of-the-Art Printing Technology .................................................... 1-2
Small Footprint ..................................................................................... 1-2
Wide Variety of Media Types and Sizes............................................... 1-3
Easy Access from a Variety of Image Sources .................................... 1-3
Support for Major Image File Formats ................................................. 1-4
Image Formatting and Enhancement Capabilities ............................... 1-5
Adding Captions to Printed Sheets ...................................................... 1-5
Easy Feature Upgrade ......................................................................... 1-5
Easy Imager Personality Swap ............................................................ 1-6
Easy Software Updates and Configuration Backups............................ 1-6

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Chapter 2: Setting Up the Imager
Preparing for Installation............................................................................. 2-1
Installing the Imager ................................................................................... 2-2
Connecting the Ethernet Cable .................................................................. 2-8
Powering On the Imager—First Time ....................................................... 2-10
Cleaning the Platen............................................................................ 2-11
Network Settings—Simple Network.......................................................... 2-12
Specifying the Imager’s IP Address ................................................... 2-13
Determining an IP Address.......................................................... 2-13
Specifying the Imager’s IP Address at the Control Panel ............ 2-14
Specifying IP Addresses for Other Devices on the Network .............. 2-17
Loading Media .......................................................................................... 2-17
Printing the Imager Status Test Print........................................................ 2-18
Testing Network Printing .......................................................................... 2-19
Changing the Service Password .............................................................. 2-20
Adjusting Image Appearance ................................................................... 2-20
Saving the Configuration Settings ............................................................ 2-20
Saving the Configuration Settings to Backup Media .......................... 2-21
Managing Your Backup Media ........................................................... 2-23
Restoring the Configuration Settings from Backup Media ................. 2-24
Moving Smart Card to a Swap Imager...................................................... 2-25
Preparing the Imager for Shipment .......................................................... 2-26
Chapter 3: Basic Imager Operations
Horizon Imager Components...................................................................... 3-1
Powering the Imager On and Off................................................................ 3-3
Powering On the Imager ...................................................................... 3-3
Observing the Imager’s Operating Status in the Status Screen ........... 3-4
Common Cassette Status Messages............................................. 3-5
Color Ribbon Status....................................................................... 3-6
Powering Off the Imager ...................................................................... 3-7
Rebooting the Imager........................................................................... 3-9
Understanding the Control Panel ............................................................. 3-10
Control Panel Indicators..................................................................... 3-11

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Alert and Fault Messages and the Fault Tone.................................... 3-12
Control Panel Display......................................................................... 3-13
Status Screen .............................................................................. 3-13
Main Menu ................................................................................... 3-14
Control Panel Keys ............................................................................ 3-16
Navigating the Control Panel Display................................................. 3-18
Cancelling Your Changes in a Screen ......................................... 3-21
Exiting the Menus ........................................................................ 3-21
Summary of Menu Conventions......................................................... 3-21
The Pause State....................................................................................... 3-22
Pausing the Imager ............................................................................ 3-22
Resuming Printing.............................................................................. 3-23
Using Online Help..................................................................................... 3-23
Chapter 4: Media Handling and Storage
Overview..................................................................................................... 4-1
Supply Slots and Cassettes ................................................................. 4-1
Viewing the Status of a Supply Slot ............................................... 4-3
Receive Trays ...................................................................................... 4-3
Inserting or Changing Cassettes ................................................................ 4-4
Determining Which Cassette to Use........................................................... 4-6
Handling and Storing Media ....................................................................... 4-7
Break-Off Leaders (ChromaVista Only) ............................................... 4-7
Changing the Ribbon (ChromaVista).......................................................... 4-8
Ordering Media ......................................................................................... 4-12
Chapter 5: Printing from DICOM Applications
Introduction to DICOM ................................................................................ 5-1
DICOM Conformance Statement ......................................................... 5-2
How a DICOM Print Job Is Processed ................................................. 5-3
Configuring the DICOM Application............................................................ 5-4
Sending a DICOM Print Job ....................................................................... 5-5
Specifying the Media Type and Size .................................................... 5-5
Using Job Settings Files with DICOM......................................................... 5-6

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Categories of Job Settings ................................................................... 5-6
Specifying a Job Settings File from a DICOM User Application........... 5-7
Hierarchy of Settings Used by the Horizon Imager .............................. 5-8
Chapter 6: Printing via PostScript
Introduction to PostScript ........................................................................... 6-2
Hierarchy of Parameter Settings Used by the Horizon Imager ............ 6-3
Specifying the Media Type and Size .................................................... 6-3
Printing from Windows Applications ........................................................... 6-4
Specifying Horizon PostScript Parameters .......................................... 6-4
Notes About Changing PostScript Parameters.............................. 6-5
Changing Horizon PostScript Parameters—Windows 98 and Me. 6-9
Changing Horizon PostScript Parameters—Windows NT ........... 6-12
Changing Horizon PostScript Parameters—Windows 2000 and XP ...
6-15
Printing from Macintosh Applications........................................................ 6-16
Specifying the Horizon Media............................................................. 6-16
Specifying Horizon PostScript Parameters ........................................ 6-18
Notes About Changing PostScript Parameters............................ 6-20
Saving Horizon Print Settings as Presets in OS X ............................. 6-24
Saving Horizon Print Settings in OS 8 and 9 ..................................... 6-24
Chapter 7: Printing via FTP and LPR
Printing via FTP .......................................................................................... 7-1
Specifying the Media Type and Size Using FTP .................................. 7-4
Printing via LPR.......................................................................................... 7-5
Examples of Printing Using LPR.................................................... 7-6
Specifying the Media Type and Size Using LPR .................................. 7-6
Chapter 8: Default Print Job Settings
Changing Default Settings.......................................................................... 8-2
Changing the Default Media Type and Size......................................... 8-3
Changing Default User Settings for a Media Type ............................... 8-5

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Resetting to Factory-Default Settings......................................................... 8-7
Resetting the Default Media Selections ............................................... 8-7
Resetting the Default User Settings ..................................................... 8-8
Chapter 9: Adjusting Image Appearance
ChromaVista and Grayscale Images .......................................................... 9-1
Guidelines for Viewing Printed Images....................................................... 9-2
General Bracketing Guidelines................................................................... 9-2
GCS Bracketing Sheets.............................................................................. 9-3
Printing GCS Bracketing Sheets Using DICOM ................................... 9-4
Printing GCS Bracketing Sheets Using PostScript .............................. 9-5
DirectVista Adjustments ....................................................................... 9-5
ChromaVista Adjustments.................................................................... 9-7
Guidelines for Selecting Saturation Setting.......................................... 9-8
MCM Bracketing Sheets............................................................................. 9-9
Printing MCM Bracketing Sheets Using DICOM ................................ 9-11
Printing MCM Bracketing Sheets Using PostScript............................ 9-11
Chapter 10: Preventive Maintenance
Recommended Maintenance Schedule.................................................... 10-1
Horizon Cleaning Kits......................................................................... 10-2
Cleaning Print Head and Nosepiece ........................................................ 10-3
Cleaning the Platen and Donor Guide Bar ............................................... 10-8
Cleaning the Pick Tires........................................................................... 10-13
Cleaning the Barcode Reader Window .................................................. 10-15
General Cleaning Procedures ................................................................ 10-18
Cleaning the Area Around the Imager.............................................. 10-18
Cleaning the Receive Trays ............................................................. 10-18
Cleaning the Basement.................................................................... 10-19
Chapter 11: Calibration
Film Calibration (DirectVista Film Only).................................................... 11-2

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Chapter 12: Troubleshooting
Sources of Status Information .................................................................. 12-1
Control Panel ..................................................................................... 12-1
Error Log ............................................................................................ 12-1
Online Help for Displayed Messages ................................................. 12-1
Printing an Imager Status Test Print................................................... 12-2
Troubleshooting Tables ............................................................................ 12-2
Status Message Tables .......................................................................... 12-12
Common Cassette Status Messages ............................................... 12-12
Color Ribbon Status ......................................................................... 12-13
Clearing a Sheet Jam ............................................................................. 12-14
Clearing a Jam from a Cassette....................................................... 12-16
Clearing a Jam from the Printing Area ............................................. 12-19
Reinstalling Media Guides ............................................................... 12-22
Purging Print Jobs .................................................................................. 12-25
Manually Entering a Cassette Barcode .................................................. 12-26
Viewing Logged Error Messages............................................................ 12-28
Viewing Imager Information Online ........................................................ 12-29
Contacting Technical Support ................................................................ 12-30
Anonymous FTP .............................................................................. 12-31
Chapter A: Menu Hierarchy
Chapter B: Specifications
Specifications (English) .............................................................................. B-1
Specifications (French)............................................................................... B-4
Chapter C: System Job Settings Files
Chapter D: Print Job Parameters
Chapter : Index

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