User’s Guide
Carestream Health, Inc. 150 Verona Street Rochester, New York 14608 © Carestream Health, Inc., 2011 Pub No. 9G3886_en Rev.
Table of Contents 1 Overview Major internal assemblies ............................................................................................................................... 1-2 How the laser imager works ............................................................................................................................1-3 Film sizes ........................................................................................................................................................
5 Specifications Equipment Specifications ................................................................................................................................ 5-1 Operating Space Requirements ....................................................................................................................... 5-1 Environmental Requirements .......................................................................................................................... 5-1 Environmental Effects ........
Overview 1 Overview The Laser Imaging System is a continuous-tone laser imager with an internal photothermographic film processor. Heat, rather than photo chemicals, is used to develop the film. This easy-to-use and reliable laser imager provides high quality prints.
Overview Major internal assemblies 6 5 7 8 9 10 4 3 11 2 1 13 12 H210_1012HC 1 Exposure transport. Moves the film past the scanning laser beam. 2 Transport guides. Orient and center the film while moving the film from the supply to the imaging portion of the laser imager. 3 DICOM Raster Engine (DRE). A computer board that receives, processes, and manages the images. 4 Feed rollers. Move the film through the laser imager. 5 Processor rollers.
Overview How the laser imager works The laser imager receives, processes, manages, and prints the images on film. The laser imager has limited storage to hold a small number of digital images. As images are received for printing, they are stored in memory, placed in a sequential print queue, and are printed in order. The laser imager can continue to accept incoming print jobs even if temporarily unable to print (if the film supply is empty, etc).
Overview Film sizes The laser imager supports four sizes: • 35 x 43 cm (14 x 17 in.) • 28 x 35 cm (11 x 14 in.) • 25 x 30 cm (10 x 12 in.) • 20 x 25 cm (8 x 10 in.) For the specific films that are supported, see the Publications Cover Page. Automatic image quality and processing An internal densitometer enables the laser imager to automatically adjust image processing parameters (Automatic Image Quality Control, or AIQC) to produce an optimal image.
Overview Enhancing serviceability with remote monitoring Remote Management Services is set up through the Web Portal, and is designed to enhance efficient system serviceability and simplify analytical and service processes through the monitoring of your equipment. Additionally, this simplifies the service process by providing qualified service personnel with faster, easier, and more complete access to the operational history of each system.
Basic Operating Tasks 2 Basic Operating Tasks During normal operation, the laser imager receives and automatically prints images sent by modalities over a network. Very little interaction is required. You may do the following: • Turn the power on (|) and off (0). • Load film cartridges. • Monitor the display screen for status and operating conditions. Sometimes it will be necessary to perform preventive maintenance, filter replacement, and other corrective actions such as a restart.
Basic Operating Tasks Understanding the display screen The display screen communicates the status of the laser imager. Symbol or code Description Top left of the display screen: Error or status code. The 3-digit code displays when the error or status condition is present. See “Chapter 3 Maintenance and Troubleshooting” for a complete list of the codes and how to resolve them. If the laser imager is on and a 3-digit code does not display, the laser imager is operating normally.
Basic Operating Tasks Turning the power on and off To start the laser imager, press the power switch on the back of the laser imager to on (|). Wait as the laser imager warms up. The warm-up period might last up to 30 minutes. The display screen shows the progress as the laser imager becomes ready to print.
Basic Operating Tasks Restarting the laser imager If the laser imager encounters an error that is usually corrected with a restart, the display screen shows the Restart symbol. The error code indicates the error condition. You may want to check the “Troubleshooting” chapter or the Quick Reference Card to identify the error. Restart 1. Press the power switch on the back of the laser imager off (0). 2. Press the power switch on (|).
Basic Operating Tasks Working with film cartridges Checking film count The film count displays on the laser imager display screen. Film count 125 indicates a full cartridge Checking the size of the loaded film The film size displays in the same location as the film count. The display screen alternates between the film count and the size of the loaded film. Film size "35" indicates the 1st dimension of the film cartridge. For example, "35" then "43" appears if 35 x 43 cm film is loaded.
Basic Operating Tasks Inserting a new film cartridge Before you insert a new film cartridge, make sure that the Pause symbol is off. During normal operation, the symbol is off. When the film cartridge cover is open, the symbol is on. To avoid exposing the film to light, do not open the film supply until the Pause symbol is off. If the Pause symbol is on, press the symbol to close the film cartridge cover. Make sure the Pause symbol is off (not illuminated) before you insert a new film cartridge.
Basic Operating Tasks Loading a different film size to match a print request If a print request requires a different film size, the requested film size flashes on the display screen. Change the installed film to match the print request. Screen 1: "35" flashes Screen 2: "43" flashes The requested film size flashes. In this example, load 35 x 43 cm (14 x 17 in.) film. The Film Size symbol indicates that you must change the film size. In most cases, the Pause symbol is off.
Basic Operating Tasks Deleting pending jobs To cancel all print requests, press and hold the Film Size symbol for five seconds. All print requests are deleted from the queue. Press this symbol for five seconds NOTE: • A print request that cannot be printed is automatically deleted from the laser imager. This situation could be caused by invalid parameters from the modality, etc. • If a job is not printable, the laser printer will eject a blank film into the exit tray.
Basic Operating Tasks Calibrating the laser imager for the installed film In normal operating conditions, it is not necessary to calibrate the laser imager for the film. Run a calibration when: • Code 001 appears on the display screen. • A calibration error occurs, indicated by codes 624, 631, or 632 on the display screen. • A "Not Calibrated" message appears on the Web Portal Home screen. The calibration initiates a test print with a step wedge pattern.
Basic Operating Tasks Using the Web Portal to access additional functionality The Web Portal is your interface to additional features. In addition to the installation and setup of your system, you can view and manage the laser imager's connections over the network, configure features, view error messages and access general status information at the Web Portal. You can also check film count, film size, and film type. Troubleshooting tools include: • Optimization of image quality for modalities.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting 3 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Use the information in this chapter to keep the laser imager in the best condition and to correct minor problems.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting Preventive maintenance NOTE: These conditions are also reported at the Web Portal. CAUTION: Replacing the filter In the U.S., exhausted filters are considered to be non-hazardous waste according to the US Environmental Protection Agency Resource Conservation Recovery Act (RCRA). Municipality owned and licensed solid waste management facilities are an appropriate disposal option.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting 3. Install a new charcoal filter. 4. Close the film supply. 5. To reset the laser imager for the new filter and to clear the Maintenance symbol, press and then release the Maintenance and Calibrate symbols at the same time.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting Required restart When the Restart symbol appears, you must restart before the laser imager can continue to print. Restart the laser imager 1. Press the power switch on the back of the laser imager off (0). 2. Press the power switch on (|). 3. If the error does not clear, contact a qualified service provider. Film jams When the Film Jam symbol appears, you must clear the jam before the laser imager can continue to print.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting Using the Web Portal to gain more information on errors The Web Portal is your interface to additional functions on the laser imager. You can view and correct error messages and access general status information at the Web Portal. To access the Web Portal, see “Using the Web Portal to access additional functionality” on page 2-10.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting Printer Printer Status Display Screen Web Portal DICOM Status Description Cover is open Code: 701 Power symbol is yellow 20701: Cover Open WARNING / COVER The top cover is open or one of OPEN the side panels may be off. The laser imager is not ready to print. Failed Power symbol is yellow Failed See Condition Code An error has occurred that prevents printing.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting Film Cartridge Film Cartridge State Display Screen Failed Power symbol is yellow Failed Pause and Calibrate symbols are off Film count is replaced by dashes An error has occurred that affects normal operation. This film cartridge is currently not usable. Reinsert the cartridge. If error reoccurs, insert a new film cartridge.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting Film Cartridge State Display Screen Cartridge closure Power symbol is green is pending Calibrate symbol is off Pause symbol is on Web Portal Description Pause Requested You pressed the Pause button, but the rollback has not started because films are still moving through the laser imager. When the closure is complete, the Pause symbol is off. At this time, you can remove the film cartridge.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting Condition codes Condition codes are shown on the display screen in the order in which they are generated. If there is more than one code associated with the current condition of the laser imager, the first code is shown on the display screen for six seconds, while other codes in the list display for three seconds as the list is cycled. You can also view these codes and messages at the Web Portal.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting Display Web Screen Portal Web Portal Message Action 154 20154 MCS: Internal Communications Failure Restart the laser imager. See page 2-4. If the error persists, call for service. 155 20155 Incompatible MCS Printer Restart the laser imager. See page 2-4. Configuration for Hardware If the error persists, call for service. 156 20156 Incompatible Software Versions Installed Restart the laser imager. See page 2-4. If the error persists, call for service.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting Display Web Screen Portal Web Portal Message Action 118 21118 Film Supply: Internal Hardware Failure If the Pause symbol is on, press it to cover the film cartridge. When the Pause symbol stops flashing, remove the film cartridge from the laser imager. Then reinsert the film cartridge into the laser imager. If the error persists, call for service. 119 21119 Film Supply: Internal Hardware Failure If the Pause symbol is on, press it to cover the film cartridge.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting Display Web Screen Portal Web Portal Message Action 178 21178 Rollback Failed to Leave Home If the Pause symbol is on, press it to cover the film cartridge. When the Pause symbol stops flashing, remove the film cartridge from the laser imager. Insert a different film cartridge into the laser imager. If the error persists, call for service. 624 21624 Film Supply: Film Calibration Failure Calibrate again.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting Display Web Screen Portal Web Portal Message Action 607 27607 Optics: Calibration Failed Restart the laser imager. See page 2-4. If the error persists, call for service. 611 27611 Optics: Internal Hardware Failure Restart the laser imager. See page 2-4. If the error persists, call for service. 646 27646 Optics: Internal Hardware Failure Restart the laser imager. See page 2-4. If the error persists, call for service.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting Correcting film jams When film is jammed, the display screen indicates a jam and an error code that provides guidance on where to check for the jammed film. NOTE: These errors are also reported at the Web Portal.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting For some jams, you can remove the film by turning a knob to move the film out of the laser imager. See details in the film jam instructions. Knobs for manual film removal Manual rollback knob Exit Roller Knob Front of laser imager Exposure Transport Knob H210_1013HAB Film jam code 116 / Jam in Area 1 2011-03-31 NOTE: This error displays as code 21116 at the Web Portal. 1. If the Pause symbol is on, press it and wait until it goes off. 2.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting Film jam code 323 / Jam in Area 2 NOTE: This error displays as code 26323 at the Web Portal. Film jam code 324 or 325 / Jam in Area 2 NOTE: This error displays as code 26324 or 26325 at the Web Portal. 1. If the Pause symbol is on, press it and wait until it goes off. 2. Open the film supply. 3. Check that the film cartridge is closed. If it is not closed, carefully close the cartridge cover. 4. Remove any loose film near, in, or partially in the film cartridge. 5.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting Film jam code 326 / Jam in Area 2 or 3 NOTE: This error displays as code 26326 at the Web Portal. 1. If the Pause symbol is on, press it and wait until it goes off. 2. Remove the top cover. 3. Remove the left cover: a. Open the film supply. b. Remove the top cover. c. Turn the knurled knobs by hand. 4. Rotate the exit roller knob clockwise until a film exits the laser imager. See page 3-15 for the location of the knob.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting Film jam code 543 / Jam in Area 3 This error displays as code 26543 at the Web Portal. 1. If the Pause symbol is on, press it and wait until it goes off. 2. Open the top cover. 3. Remove the left cover: a. Open the film supply. b. Remove the top cover. c. Turn the knurled knobs by hand. 4. Rotate the exit roller handle clockwise until a film exits the laser imager. See page 3-15 for the location of the knob. 5. Reinstall the covers.
Film Technical Information 4 Film Technical Information General description This section describes the characteristics of Laser Imaging Film, not the operation of the laser imager. The Laser Imaging Film is a high-resolution, infrared-sensitive, photothermographic film designed specifically for the Laser Imager. Spectral sensitivity The Laser Imaging Film is infrared sensitive and has been sensitized to the infrared laser diode of the laser imagers.
Film Technical Information Environmental impact Tests show that the Laser Imaging Film is not considered hazardous to the environment. As a result, you can develop, recycle, and dispose of film with less impact on the environment than if you were using wet-developed silver halide films.
Film Technical Information Take care when using spotlight viewing for more than 30 seconds because temperatures near the light source may exceed 82.2° C (180° F). Use in slide projectors is not recommended due to the high temperatures generally found in these devices. With dry technology, a small amount of final development occurs when the film exits the laser imager and is initially exposed to ambient or view-box lighting. This is virtually undetectable and has no effect on image quality (typically 0.
5 Specifications Equipment specifications Unpacked Packed Height 47 cm (19 in.) 74 cm (29 in.) Width 61 cm (24 in.) 79 cm (31 in.) Depth 66 cm (26 in.) 85 cm (34 in.) Weight 54 kg (120 lbs) 73 kg (160 lbs) Operating space requirements Allow 5 cm (2 in.) clearance around the top, sides, and back of the laser imager. This space is required to let the laser imager perform normal operator functions. For service functions, allow 15 cm (6 in.) clearance around the laser imager.
Specifications Power requirements A power cord is provided with this equipment. All countries must use an Agency-approved power cord with a plug type suitable for the country of use. Contact a qualified dealer for help. Connect the equipment to a power source that is suitable for the voltage and current ratings shown on the rating label. The single-phase power source, with grounding, must be provided within 2.5 m (8 ft) of the laser imager. The wire must be insulation-rated for 600 V (ac).
