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© Agfa-Gevaert N.V. 1999.

No parts of this document may be reproduced, copied, adapted or transmitted in any form or by any means with-

out the written permission of Agfa-Gevaert N.V.

Agfa-Gevaert N.V. makes no warranties or representation, expressed or implied, with respect to the accuracy,

completeness or usefulness of the information contained in this document and specifically disclaims warranties of

suitability for any particular purpose. Agfa-Gevaert N.V. shall under no circumstances be liable for any damage

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Agfa-Gevaert N.V. reserves the right to make changes to this document without prior notice.

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Scopix, Impax and Drystar are trademarks of Agfa-Gevaert N.V., Belgium

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Table of contents

Preface: Introducing the Drystar 2000 1

Welcome to the Agfa Drystar 2000 3 About this manual 5

Safety precautions 6

Chapter 1: Basic concepts 7

Drystar 2000 configurations 9Operating modes 11Images, folders, frames and films 13Working with folders 14Understanding the menu structure 15

Chapter 2: Getting started with the Drystar 2000 17

User controls 19Front panel controls 20The keypad 21

Switching on the Drystar 2000 23Switching off the Drystar 2000 (printer shutdown) 24

Chapter 3: Basic operation 25

Acquiring images in B&W mode or in color mode 28 Assigning emergency priority 30Deleting images 31Selecting the frame layout 32Changing the number of copies 36Viewing and managing the print queue 37

Chapter 4: Advanced operation 41

Acquiring images in dual mode 43 Acquiring images in consecutive mode 45

Assigning a custom folder reference 47 Acquiring images in study-based folders 49

Chapter 5: Customizing the Drystar 2000 51

Using the setup mode 53Editing exam settings 55Copying exam sets 60Deleting exam groups or exam sets 63Renaming exam groups or exam sets 66Selecting a color table 69

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Chapter 6: Front panel functions 73

Overview 75Printing files from a diskette 77Printing test images 79

Acquiring additional printer information 81Setting the calibration density 84Changing the display settings 86Viewing the film type 87Printer settings backup and restoring 88

Chapter 7: Consumables 91

Donor ribbon recycling 93Before loading consumables 93Quick load procedures 94Encoding a film tray 97Loading the film tray 103Checking the presence of the donor frame 104Loading the donor frame 105Removing the donor frame 108

Chapter 8: Troubleshooting 109General troubleshooting 111Solving print queue problems 112Clearing of film jams 113Print quality problems 116

Chapter 9: Maintenance 119

Safety first 121Cleaning the exterior 122Cleaning the interior 122

Chapter 10: Thermal head 123

Displaying thermal head information 125

The thermal head floppy 126Cleaning the thermal head 127Re-calibrating the thermal head 128

Appendix A: Specifications 129

Specifications 131Order codes for consumables 132Safety compliance 133

Appendix B: Index 135

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Preface

Introducing the Drystar 2000



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Welcome to the Agfa Drystar 2000

The Agfa Drystar 2000 is a dry, table-top, digital imager for producing diagnos-tic quality color and grayscale hard copies. It uses 8 x 10” transparent oropaque film and offers brilliant color images and crisp, dense grayscale images

for light-box viewing. The Drystar 2000 can handle analog and digital data, iscompatible with a variety of modalities and image processing devices and offersnetwork flexibility.

The Drystar 2000 offers the following features:

Dry technology for printing diagnostic quality hard copies in full daylight offerstremendous advantages: no chemistry, no processors, simple cleaning proce-dures, no time-consuming adjustments, no darkroom and no chemical disposalcosts.

The thermosublimation printing system provides color images, in a 3 x 8 bitcolor system for each color (more than 16 million colors), and an average opticaldensity of 1.8.

The direct thermal printing system provides grayscale images (‘B&W’) with laser-like quality, 300 DPI resolution, 256 gray levels and an average optical densityof 3.

A unique color tuning system assures optimal print-to-monitor tuning.

The built-in image spooling on hard disk assures a high throughput. Printingtime is kept to a minimum.

The Drystar 2000 allows to choose from working in four different print modes: black & white mode, color mode, dual mode and consecutive mode.

The functionality of the Drystar 2000 is completely controlled via a keypad ,

located next to the imaging modality, or via the network. With its compact design, the Drystar 2000 is easy to maintain and requires little

work space.

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The Drystar 2000 offers first-rate network functionality

The modular design offers optimal application to your specific imaging and net-working requirements. Network, point-to-point and SCSI interfaces are avail-able.

In a Drystar 2000 network configuration, the Drystar 2000 is fully compatible

with Agfa’s diagnostic imaging systems, including the Impax MG 3000 MedicalGateway, the Scopix LR 3300 Laser Imager and the entire line of ReviewSystems, Storage Stations and Transmitting Stations.

In a network configuration, the Drystar 2000 can be used as a standard networkprinter or it can be configured for gateway functionality (e.g. redirecting the dataof acquired images to other devices).

Via the network, the Drystar 2000 can print the widespread standard graphicformats, such as DICOM postscript (Agfascript), TIFF and Sunraster files.

The Drystar 2000 supports the following data transmission protocols: FTP, LPDand PAP (Printer Access Protocol).

The present manual is focused on the use of the Drystar 2000 in a point-to-point con-figuration. For information about using the Drystar 2000 in a network environment see

the Impax MG 3000 user manual. Connection of the Drystar 2000 to an Impax RD2

Reader Unit is described in the Impax RD2 Reader Unit user manual.

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About this manual

This manual is your reference guide to the Drystar 2000. It has a task-oriented,modular structure and describes in detail all instructions for operation, set-upand maintenance.

This manual consists of the following chapters:

Chapter 1, ‘Basic concepts’, describes the various Drystar 2000 configurationsand explains some key concepts.

Chapter 2, ‘Getting started with the Drystar 2000’, introduces the Drystar 2000to the user and explains how to switch the printer on and off.

Chapter 3, ‘Basic operation’, describes how to acquire images in B&W andcolor mode, and how to perform basic image and folder management.

Chapter 4, ‘Advanced operation’, describes how to acquire images in dualmode, consecutive mode, and in study-based folders, and how to assign a cus-tom folder reference.

Chapter 5, ‘Customizing the Drystar 2000’, describes how to define your ownexam groups, exam sets and exam settings, and how to select a color separa-tion table.

Chapter 6, ‘Front panel functions’, discusses a variety of advanced features,including printing of test images, calibrating the printer, making a backup andrestoring printer information, managing the print queue, etc.

Chapter 7, ‘Consumables’, describes how to load film, how to encode a filmtray, and how to replace or remove the donor ribbon.

Chapter 8, ‘Troubleshooting’, serves as a guide to recognize, identify and solvepossible errors, film jams and print quality problems.

Chapter 9, ‘Maintenance’, guides you through regular maintenance and cleaningtasks which require no special skills, tools or training.

Chapter 10, ‘Thermal head’, describes how to clean and calibrate the thermalhead and view thermal head information.

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Safety precautions

When operating or maintaining the Drystar 2000, always observe the followingsafety guidelines:

Do not place anything on top of the printer which might obstruct the airflow.

Have electrical or mechanical defects repaired by skilled personnel only.

Do not override or disconnect the integrated safety features.

Always switch off the Drystar 2000 and disconnect the power cord from the out-let before carrying out any maintenance work.

Always take into account the markings provided on the inside and outside of theprinter. A brief overview of these markings and their meaning is given below.

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Safety warning, indicating that this manual should be consulted before makingany connections to other equipment. The use of accessory equipment not com-

plying with the equivalent safety requirements of this printer may lead to areduced level of safety of the resulting system.

Caution hot:Keep hands clear from the de-curl unit.

Type B equipment:Indicates that the Drystar 2000 complies with the limits for type B equipment.

Refer to page 133 for an overview of the safety compliance.

Equipotential plug:Provides a connection between the Drystar 2000 and the potential equaliza-tion busbar of the electrical system as found in medical environments. This

plug should never be unplugged before the power is turned off and the powerplug has been removed.

Ground terminal:Provides a connection between the printer and other equipment which mightexhibit minor ground potential differences. These differences may degrade thequality of communication between different equipment. Never remove con-nections to this terminal.

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Safety instructions for use of the Drystar 2000 in the presence of

flammable anesthetic mixtures

Always keep in mind the following special safety instructions.

The Drystar 2000 may be installed and used in operating, examination, treat-

ment and other rooms where flammable anesthetic mixtures are present oncondition that the following rules are followed:

Install and use the printer and its accessory equipment at a distance of at least30 cm / 1 foot away from any device or source which might discharge flamma-ble anesthetic mixtures or from which such mixtures may leak. Ensure that thisclearance is maintained over the entire circumference and under any operatingcondition of either equipment.

Consult your regulatory body/safety officer responsible for the safety within theroom to designate suitable locations within the room. Do not install the printer incase of uncertainty.

Never relocate the printer when a safe operating position has been established.

The mixture of the vapor of flammable disinfection or cleaning agent with air isconsidered a flammable anesthetic mixture. In this case, the same safety instruc-tions apply.

Using the Drystar 2000 near flammable anesthetic mixtures while not

complying with the above safety instructions may lead to explosion!

The person installing the printer is responsible for observing the safety

instructions.

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This chapter gives an overview of the various Drystar 2000configurations and explains some key concepts.

Drystar 2000 configurations

Operating modes

Images, folders, frames and films

Working with folders

Understanding the menu structure

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Drystar 2000 configurations

Thanks to its modular concept, the Drystar 2000 can operate in a point-to-pointor in a network environment, or can directly be linked to an Impax RD2 readerunit. A wide variety of interfaces are available including video to digital, Ethernet

(DICOM 3.0/TCP/IP) and SCSI.In its basic point-to-point configuration, the Drystar 2000 can be connecteddirectly to any modality capable of generating an analog RGB or B&W video sig-nal. Operation of the Drystar 2000 is controlled via the keypad and a footswitchis provided to enhance the image acquisition.

When linked to an Impax RD2 reader unit, the image data stored on a disk car-tridge can be transferred from the cartridge to the Drystar 2000 for printing.Operation of the printer in such a configuration is controlled via the keypad.

IMPAX RD2 DRYSTAR 2000

KEYPAD

RD2 CONFIGURATION

1

E S C

F 3

F 4

0 9

8 7

6

S E T U P F O R M A T E R A S E P R IN T E X A M

C O P Y S T O R E

B & W

S T O R E

C O L

H E LP

F 1

F 2

2 3 4 5

MODALITY DRYSTAR 2000

KEYPADFOOTSWITCH

POINT-TO-POINT CONFIGURATION

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E S C

F 3

F 4

0 9

8 7

6

S E T U P F O R M A T E R A S E P R I N T E X A M

C O P Y S T O R E

B & W

S T O R E

C O L

H E L P

F 1

F 2

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Operating modes

The Drystar 2000 supports four operating modes: B&W only, color only, dualmode and consecutive mode.

In B&W mode, only black and white images can be acquired, stored andprinted. Combined processing of black and white and color images is not possi-ble.

In color mode, only color images can be acquired, stored and printed. As inB&W mode, you cannot combine black and white and color image processing.

COLOR DRYSTAR 2000B&W DRYSTAR 2000

B&W MODE COLOR MODE

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In dual mode, both B&W and color images can be acquired, stored and printed.The images are grouped on a separate B&W and color frame layout. Once theframe is completed, or upon request of the user, frames are stored in folders inthe print queue. The B&W films are printed on a B&W printer (e.g. to an LR 3300or to a Drystar 2000), while the color films are printed on a color printer (e.g. aDrystar 2000).

Consecutive mode supports, just like dual mode, both black and white andcolor image acquisition. However, in this mode, all images are grouped in theorder they are taken in, on one and the same frame layout. After completion ofthe frame, or upon request of the user, the frames are stored in folders in theprint queue. If a folder contains one or more color images, the film is printed ona color printer. If the folder contains black and white images only, the film isprinted on a B&W printer (e.g. to an LR 3300 or to a Drystar 2000).

B&W DRYSTAR 2000

LR3300

– OR – – OR –

COLOR DRYSTAR 2000 COLOR DRYSTAR 2000

B&W DRYSTAR 2000

DUAL MODE CONSECUTIVE MODE

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Images, folders, frames and films

With the Drystar 2000 images can be acquired, and positioned on a film. Thefigurative representation of the film on the display is called a frame. Acquiredimages are digitally stored in folders in a print queue to be printed on film when

the appropriate consumables are loaded. An image is a digitalized unit of acquisition. With every acquisition, e.g. by

pressing the s key on the keypad, an image is digitally stored.

A folder is a collective term used for any collection of images. Newly acquiredimages are gathered in a folder. Folders are digital means of managing images.

A frame is the figurative representation of a film on the display screen of thekeypad. This frame layout shows the arrangement of images in the frame as itwill eventually be printed on a film. A frame is therefore the digital counterpart ofa film.

A film is the physical sheet on which images are actually printed. Two types offilm are available for the Drystar 2000:

– For printing high-quality color images, Drystar ‘Thermo-Sublimation’ film (‘TS’) shouldbe used. Thermo-sublimation film can be opaque, or either blue-based or clear-based.

– For printing high-density grayscale images, Drystar ‘Thermo-Monochrome’ film (‘TM’)should be used. Thermo-monochrome film is blue-based.

Always make sure that the Drystar 2000 is loaded with the appropriate consumables

before printing:

• Film should be loaded in a film tray that is encoded specifically for that type of film.

For information on how to encode a film tray, refer to page 97.

• After inserting a tray with thermo-sublimation film, make sure that a donor ribbon is

present. If you are using thermo-monochrome film, make sure that the donor ribbon

is removed. For detailed information, refer to page 104.

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Working with foldersTo manage the acquisition, storage and routing of images, you work with fold-ers. Folders are the basic storage units for digitized images. They function aselectronic equivalents of paper folders.

The Drystar 2000 features two types of folders: ‘f ilm-based’ folders and ‘study-based’ folders.

Film-based folders are folders which contain the images of one film. This meansyou can acquire as many images as there are locations available on the cur-rently selected frame on the display. When the frame is completed, it is printedautomatically on a single film.

Study-based folders are folders which can contain the images of one or morefilms. This means that before your films are printed, you can continue acquiringimages regardless of the number of locations available on the selected frame onthe display. When a frame is completed, a new frame is presented belonging tothe same folder. After finishing the ‘study’, the folder is printed on as many filmsas there are frames in the folder.

Although working with film-based folders or study-based folders is an elementof the printer configuration, it may affect the behavior of the Drystar 2000:

– Pressing p in a film-based folder terminates image acquisition in the current folder.The folder is printed.

– Pressing p in a study-based folder continues image acquisition on an empty framein the same folder. The folder is not printed until the ‘study’ is finished.

Folders are identified by a random folder reference that is generated automati-cally by the Drystar 2000. Nonetheless, the Drystar 2000 can be configured toprompt for a custom folder identification (e.g. a patient name). Refer to page 47.

In this manual, when referred to ‘printing’, this means that processing of the frame is

started, or in other words that the frame is being prepared for print-out. Remember

that actual printing can only take place if the Drystar is loaded with the appropriate

consumables. Refer to chapter 7, ‘Consumables’, for detailed information.

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Understanding the menu structure

From main menu to work screen

After startup the main menu appears with up to eight exam groups. The selec-

tion of any exam group on the main menu leads to a submenu with up to eightexam sets subsumed in that exam group. The selection of any exam set on thesubmenu brings you to the work screen on which images can be acquired.

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Work screen Image / Folders

EXAM SET 18x10 2/0 Abdomen


… …

EXAM GROUP 1Thorax

EXAM GROUP 2Abdomen

EXAM GROUP 8Dr. Carpenter

… …

Main menu after startup

Submenu Exam sets

Exam groups


IMAGE ACQUISITION

IMAGE STORING

IMAGE PRINTING

…

FILM INFORMATION:

Frame layout Color or B&W

Location on film

FOLDER INFORMATION:

Exam group Exam set

Folder reference Number of copies

Destination Number of films

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The Drystar 2000 features over 50 parameters, all of which can be defined foroptimal image quality in relation to the specificity of the image. Film format,color separation, polarity, minimum and maximum background density are a fewexamples of such parameters.

Exam settings

The values of more than 50 image quality parameters can be correctly setaccording to the specific requirements of a particular examination. The term‘Exam Settings’ is used when referring to pre-defined values of the image qual-ity parameters.

Exam sets

A unit of exam settings, with image quality parameters optimally tailored for theneeds of one specific examination, is called an ‘Exam Set’. By using exam sets,such a unit can be given a recognizable name, e.g. ‘8x10 4/0 Abdomen’. In thisexam set, up to four images can be acquired on an 8x10” frame. The word

Abdomen reminds the user that this exam set has the appropriate exam settings

for Abdomen examinations.

Exam groups

Exam Groups are a practical means of grouping related exam sets. An examgroup can be given an appropriate name, reminding the user of the type ofexam sets in the group. Exam group names, for example, can refer to particularexaminations (such as ‘Abdomen’ or ‘Thorax’) or to examinations carried out bya particular user (such as ‘Dr. Patterson’ or ‘Dr. Jones’).

However, regardless of their name and initial purpose, all exam groups andexam sets can be used at any time by any user.

When the Drystar 2000 is installed, the printer is configured according to user prefer-ences, but exam groups, exam sets and exam settings can always be redefined. Refer

to chapter 5, ‘Customizing the Drystar 2000’.

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This chapter introduces the Drystar 2000 to the user.It briefly describes the user controls and explains how to

switch on and off the Drystar 2000.

User controls

Switching on the Drystar 2000

Switching off the Drystar 2000

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User controls

The Drystar 2000 has the following user controls:

on/off switch,

front panel controls,

keypad,

footswitch.

A brief description of the front panel controls and the keypad is given on the fol-

lowing pages.The footswitch controls the s key of the keypad.

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E S C

B & W /C

O L

F 3

F 4

0 9

8 7

6

S E T U P F O R M A T E R A S E P R I N T E X A M

C O P Y

S T O R E

C O L

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Q U E U E

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I N F O

F 2

2 3 4 5

S T O R E

B & W

ON/OFF SWITCHFRONT PANEL

DRYSTAR 2000

KEYPAD FOOTSWITCH

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Front panel controls

The front panel controls consist of four labelled keys, a display screen and threelights (LEDs). The display screen shows the printer status information and possi-ble error messages and provides the required menus for some advanced func-

tions. The four keys are used to navigate through the hierarchical series ofdisplay screens. The LEDs on the front panel indicate the printer’s operatingstatus.

With the LOCAL key, you can return to the status screen after usingthe local mode.

With the SCROLL RIGHT key, you select parameters.

With the SCROLL DOWN key, you enter local mode and scrollthrough the display screens.

With the ENTER key, you confirm a selection.

The green power LED lights up when the printer is switched on.

The orange local LED lights up when the printer is in local mode.

The red error LED lights up when an error occurs; in some cases,you will hear a beep.

EnterLocalPower

Error

Local

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The keypad

The keypad is used to acquire and print images and to customize the Drystar2000 according to the user’s needs.

The keypad consists of labelled keys, which you can press, a display screenand a contrast knob.

The messages on the display show the result of the action associated with thekey you pressed. It displays information and suggests keys to press.

When working with the keypad, you move through a hierarchical series of dis-

play screens. For instance, to acquire an image, first you select an exam groupin the Exam group screen, then you select an exam set in the Exam set screenand finally you enter the Work screen where you can acquire an image.

Two footswitches can be connected simultaneously to the keypad. The left con-nection is used for the acquisition of color images and the connection on theright is used for the acquisition of B&W images.

With the CONTRAST knob, you can adjust the contrast of the display.

PRINTERASESET UP EXAM COPY

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 09

ESC HELP QUEUEF1

INFOF2

B&W/COLF3

FORMAT

F4

STORE STORE

COL B&W

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These are the main functions of the keys on the keypad:

` To can cancel any changes you have made and return to the previousscreen.

h This key does not have a function at present.

1 2 The QUEUE and INFO keys give you information about destinationsand access to the queues.

3 With the B&W/COL key, you switch between B&W and color acquisi-tion.

4 This key does not have a function at present.

/ To assign priority to emergency films or folders.

u d With the ARROW keys, you move up, down, left and right throughl r display screens.

i..o With the NUMERIC keys, you enter information and select menuitems.

y To customize the Drystar 2000.

f To select film formats.

x To delete images or films.

p To print or store films.

w To end an examination.

k To choose the number of copies you want to print.

n To acquire an image that will be stored in the first available free loca-tion on a color film frame.

b To acquire an image that will be stored in the first available free loca-tion on a B&W film frame.

If you press a key for which there is no appropriate action at that point, you hear a

beep.

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Switching on the Drystar 2000

Follow the procedure below to ensure proper startup of the Drystar 2000 and tocheck that everything is working correctly.

1 Make sure that the Drystar 2000 is loaded with the appropriate consumables.The film tray must be encoded according to the type of film to be used. The presence ofthe donor ribbon is essential for color printing, but the donor ribbon must be removed forB&W printing. Refer to chapter 7, ‘Consumables’, for detailed information.

2 Check that the power cord is plugged in and then switch on the Drystar 2000.

The socket end of the power cord should be plugged into the receptacle on the back ofthe printer, and the other end into a grounded AC outlet. Press on the on/off switch toswitch the printer on.

The Drystar 2000 is intended to be electrically grounded. Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding plug. Contact a licensed electrician in case no grounded AC outlet is

provided.

3 Check the status LEDs and the messages on the keypad and on the front paneldisplay.

The printer takes a few minutes to initialize. At startup, the power status LED lights up, allother LEDs should be off. If any other status LED is on, see Chapter 8, ‘Troubleshooting’.

During the set-up phase, a Startup screen is shown on both displays.

As soon as the Drystar 2000 is operative, the Startup screen disappears and the Examgroup screen is shown. The front panel displays the ‘READY’ status message

The Exam group screen is the starting point for all tasks you can carry out.

DRYSTAR STATUS

READY

DRYSTAR 2000 / US Room 2

< 1 > Dr. De Longery < 5 > Dr. Rubble

< 2 > D r. Watson < 6 > C arot id

< 3 > Dr. Smith < 7 > Abdomen< 4 > Dr. Four < 8 > Specials

Press an Exam Group number:

DRYSTAR Initializing

Please wait

Welcome to the DRYSTAR 2000

Acquis i t ion 1

Ini t ia l iz ing - P lease wai t

Sof tware vers ion: 4.xx

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Switching off the Drystar 2000

It is advisable to leave the Drystar 2000 switched on 24 hours a day. The printershould only be switched off in the event of a protracted standstill. However,before pressing the on/off switch, the printer shutdown command should be ini-

tiated to ensure that all films and folders are correctly closed.

1 On the front panel, press the SCROLL DOWN key to enter local mode .

2 Make sure that the option ‘1. Printer shutdown’ is selected.

If not, press the SCROLL DOWN key to select the option.

3 Press ENTER to confirm your choice.

The following screen appears.

4 Press ENTER to initiate the shutdown command.

The following screen appears.

If you want to cancel the shutdown procedure, press the ENTER key and twice theLOCAL key.

If you start the shutdown procedure while the Drystar 2000 is busy, the ‘shutdown inprogress; Please wait’ message will be displayed first.

5 Switch off the Drystar 2000 by pressing the on/off switch on the rear of theprinter.

Shutdown mode

1. Start pr int ing

Shutdown mode

1. Pause print ing

LOCAL mode

1. Printer shutdown

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This chapter describes all the basic tasks available to theuser.

Acquiring images in B&W mode or in color mode

Assigning emergency priority

Deleting images

Selecting the frame layout

Changing the number of copies

Viewing and managing the print queue

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Introduction

This section focuses on the basic operating principles of the Drystar 2000. It willexplain how to acquire images and store them in a folder, and how to performsome basic management of images and folders.

The difference between basic and advanced operation merely depends on yourprinter configuration. You should therefore read only one of the chapters. Readthis introduction page carefully to decide what procedures are best suited toyour needs.

This chapter describes the acquisition of images in B&W mode and in colormode, as those are the two most commonly used modes. If your printer is con-figured for B&W mode or for color mode, read the acquisition procedure in thischapter. If your printer is configured for working in either dual mode or consecu-tive mode, refer to chapter 4, ‘Advanced operation’.

This chapter describes film-based acquisition only. If your printer is configuredfor the acquisition of images in study-based folders, refer to chapter 4,‘Advanced operation’.

This chapter assumes the automatic generation of folder references. If yourprinter is configured to assign custom folder references (e.g. a patient name),refer to chapter 4, ‘Advanced operation’.

This chapter also describes the following basic operating procedures that arevalid regardless of your printer configuration:

• assigning emergency priority,

• deleting images,

• changing the frame layout,

• changing the number of copies,

• managing the print queue.

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Acquiring images in B&W mode or in color mode

Read this paragraph only if your printer has been configured for either B&W or color

mode.

When you work in B&W mode, you can acquire and print black and whiteimages only. In color mode, only color images can be acquired and printed. Theacquisition procedure is identical for both modes.

The Exam group screen is the starting point for image acquisition.

1 In the Exam group screen, press an exam group number.

The Exam set screen appears:

2 In the Exam set screen, press an exam set number.

Press the number of an exam set to format images as defined in the exam set.

The Work screen appears:

US Room 2 / Dr . De Longery

< 1 > 6 /0 K idn . pos . < 5 > 1 /0 Car o t i d

< 2 > 6 / 0 K i dn . n e g.

< 3 > 4 / 0 A b do m en

< 4 > 4 / 0 C ar o t id

Press an Exam Set number:



< 2 > Dr. Watson < 6 > Carot id

< 3 > Dr. Smi th < 7 > Abdomen

< 4 > Dr. Four < 8 > Specials


28

- Dr . De Longery

IF: 2 2 0 8 x 1 0 4 / 0 Ca ro t id

IS: 8 0 P t : CT 9 21 0 2 2 14 3 0

IA: 3 Copies: 1

To: DRYSTAR 2000

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In the Work screen:

– the frame on the left is a figurative representation of a film (the frame layout)

– IF, Images Free, is an approximate indication of the memory space available for cap-turing new images to the Drystar 2000 queues,

– IS shows the number of Images Stored in this session,

– IA shows the number of Images Acquired since the last frame was printed,– the first line on the right indicates the exam group, the second line indicates the exam

set,

– Pt shows the folder reference, generated automatically by the Drystar 2000,

– the first value next to Queue indicates the number of own frames to be printed,

– the second value next to Queue indicates the total number of frames to be printed onthe selected destination.

3 In the Work screen, if you work in color mode, press n to acquire animage, or, if you work in B&W mode, press b.

The blinking cursor marks the location on the frame layout where the next image will be

stored. Normally, this is the next available empty location. If you want to position theimage in a different location, press the left and right arrow keys to move the cursor left orright.

When you press a s key, the location with the newly acquired image turns black andthe cursor moves to the next available location.

4 In the Work screen, press n or b for as many images as you need.

When a frame is full, it is automatically printed on a film and an empty frame with thesame layout appears on the display screen. The IA counter is reset to 0. You can continueacquiring images.

If you want to finish acquisition on the current frame and print the film, even ifthe frame is not completed, you can press p.

Regardless of how many images are on the current frame, the images are printed on afilm, if the Drystar 2000 is loaded with the appropriate consumables.

An empty frame of the same format appears on the display screen and the IA counter isreset to 0. You can continue acquiring images.

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Assigning emergency priority

You can assign emergency priority to folders that need to be printed urgently.Folders with emergency priority are placed at the very beginning of the printqueue.

Emergency priority affects only the current folder.

Emergency folders are marked by the emergency symbol:

Or when you are working in dual mode:

To assign emergency priority

1 In the Work screen, press /.

The emergency symbol appears in the Work screen. The current folder now has emer-gency priority.

If you want another folder to have emergency priority, you will have to assign it again.

To remove emergency priority

1 In the Work screen, press /.

The emergency symbol disappears from the Work screen. The current folder no longerhas emergency priority.

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+

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Dr. De Longery

IF: 2 2 0 8x 1 0 4 / 0 Ca r o t i d

IS: 8 0 P t : CT 9 2 10 2 2 1 43 0

IA: 3 Copies: 1

To: DRYSTAR 2000

Qu e u e : 1 2 /1 6

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Dr. De Longery8 x 1 0 4 /0 Ca ro t id

P t : CT9 2 1 0 2 2 1 4 3 0

Copies: 1

To: DRYSTAR 2000

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Deleting images

It is possible to delete images you have acquired. As long as you have not yetstored the frame or printed the film, you can delete one or more images from theframe. You can also delete an entire frame at once.

To delete the last image you acquired

1 In the Work screen, press x.

The black location turns transparent again. The image that was there is deleted.

To delete images other than the last one you acquired

1 In the Work screen, move the cursor to the image you want to delete.

Press the l or r keys to do so.

In dual mode, press the B&W/COL ( 3 ) key toggle between the B&W and color frame.

2 In the Work screen, press x.

The location with the cursor turns transparent again. The image that was there is deleted.

To delete an entire frame

1 In the Work screen, press `.

The Confirmation screen appears:

If you decide to keep the entire frame, press s. You are returned to the Work screen.

2 In the Confirmation screen, press x to delete the entire frame.

The current frame is deleted. You can resume work.

Images have been

acquired . . .

Delete Continue

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Selecting the frame layout

When you start an examination, you normally choose an exam set with the pre-defined frame layouts you need. It may happen, however, that you want tochange the frame layout while you are conducting the examination. For

instance: when you have acquired 63 images in an exam set that formatsimages on 20/0 frames, you may want to change the layout of the last frame to4/0 before printing. In this way, the 60 images you acquired first will appear onthree full 20/0 films and the last three images you acquired on one 4/0 film.

To change the frame layout, you can:

select one of six standard layouts,

select from a series of less common other layouts,

format the images after you have acquired them (‘postformat’ them).

When you change the frame layout, this change affects only the current frame. If you

want to change the default layout, you have to change the exam setting which defines

the frame layout for the exam set.

Selecting a standard layout

1 In the Work screen, press f.

The Format screen appears:

2 In the Format screen, press a number between and .

The Work screen displays the frame layout you have selected.

Dr. De Longery / 4 /0 Caro t id

< 1> 8x 10 6 /0 La nd sc . < 5> 8x 10 1 /0 La nd sc .

< 2 > 8 x 1 0 6 / 0 P o r t r . < 6 > 8 x 1 0 1 / 0 P o r t r .

< 3> 8 x1 0 4 /0 La n ds c < 7> - - Pos t fo rmat

< 4 > 8 x1 0 4/ 0 Po r t r . < 0 > O ther formats . . .

Press a Format number:

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IF: 2 2 0 8 x 1 0 4 /0 Ca ro t i d

IS: 8 0 P t : CT 92 1 0 2 21 4 3 0

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Selecting an unusual layout



2 In the Format screen, press for “Other formats…”

The Other formats screen appears:

The first number (802 in the example) indicates the reference number of the frame layout.

The second set of numbers (8x10 in the example) indicates the film size.

3 Select the frame layout you need and press a s key.

Scroll through the list of layouts with the up and down arrow keys until you reach theframe layout you need. Press a s key to select it.

– OR –

Look up the reference number of the frame layout you need on the next page and enter itwith the numeric keys. Press a s key to select it.

You are returned to the Work screen.

Other fo rmats :

New fo rmat number : . . .

8 0 2 8 x 1 0 Scrol l Save

Dr . De Longery / 4 /0 Caro t id

< 1> 8 x1 0 6 / 0 L an ds c . < 5> 8 x1 0 1 / 0 L an ds c .

< 2 > 8 x 1 0 6 / 0 Po r t r . < 6 > 8 x 1 0 1 / 0 Po r t r .

< 3> 8 x10 4 / 0 L an d s c < 7> - - Pos t fo rmat

< 4 > 8 x1 0 4/ 0 Po r t r . < 0 > O ther fo rmats. . .




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Available frame layouts (film formats)

The Drystar 2000 uses 8x10” film and provides a variety of layout combinations.Each layout is specified by a four digit code.

– The first digit is used to identify the printer.

– The second digit is used to identify portrait (0) or landscape (1).– The third digit is used to identify the number of rows.

– The fourth digit is used to identify the number of columns.

The figure shows some examples of Drystar 2000 film layout combinations:

1 image

Landscape

Layout N°3011

1 image

Portrait

Layout N°3111

2 images

Landscape

Layout N°3021

2 images

Portrait

Layout N°3112

4 images

Portrait

Layout N°3022

4 images

Landscape

Layout N°3122

6 images

Portrait

Layout N°3032

6 images

Landscape

Layout N°3123

9 images

Portrait

Layout N°3033

9 images

Landscape

Layout N°3133

20 images

Portrait

Layout N°3054

20 images

Landscape

Layout N°3145

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Postformatting images



2 In the Format screen, press the number available for ‘Postformat’.

The Work screen appears without the drawing of a frame layout.

3 In the Work screen, press b or n to acquire your images.

Monitor how many images you acquire by watching the IA counter (not available in dualmode).

4 When you have acquired all the images you need, press w.

The Format screen appears.

5 In the Format screen, press the layout option you need.

Press the number available for “Postformat” to return to the Work screen and continueacquiring images without formatting them at this moment.

Press a number for one of the standard layouts (refer to the previous pages) or select‘Other formats...’, for an unusual layout. Once you have selected the layout you need, youare returned to the Work screen. The Work screen now displays the frame layout youhave selected.

6 In the Work screen, press w.


< 1> 8 x1 0 6 / 0 L an ds c . < 5> 8 x1 0 1 / 0 L an ds c .

< 2 > 8 x 1 0 6 / 0 Po r t r . < 6 > 8 x 1 0 1 / 0 Po r t r .

< 3> 8 x10 4 / 0 L an d s c < 7> - - Pos t fo rmat

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The Drystar 2000 always prints at least one copy. If you need more than onecopy of a particular film, you can change the number of copies to be printedfrom 1 up to 99.

When you change the number of copies, this change affects only the current folder. If

you want to change the default number of copies, you have to change the parameter

for the number of copies in that exam set.

1 In the Work screen, press k.

A blinking cursor appears next to ‘Copies’:

2 Enter the number of copies you need.

Type in the number you need with the numeric keys. To delete the last number you haveentered, press x.

The maximum number of copies is 99.

3 Press a s key to confirm the number of copies.

The Work screen now displays the updated number of copies.

When you are working in dual mode, the number of copies is only changed for the cur-

rently active queue (either color or B&W).

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Dr. De Longery

IF: 2 2 0 8 x 1 0 4 /0 Ca ro t i d

IS: 8 0 P t : CT 92 1 0 2 21 4 3 0

IA: 3 Copies: 1

To: DRYSTAR 2000

Qu e u e : 1 2 /1 6

Expose

Dr. De Longery

IF: 2 2 0 8 x 1 0 4 /0 Ca ro t i d

IS: 8 0 P t : CT 92 1 0 2 21 4 3 0

IA: 3 Copies: 3To: DRYSTAR 2000

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Viewing and managing the print queue

Once folders are completed, they wait in the queue to be printed. You cancheck the status of the print jobs and for as long as the folders are not yet beingprocessed, you can:

assign or remove emergency priority,

modify the number of copies to be printed,

delete jobs.

Checking the queue status

1 In the Exam group, Exam set or Work screen, press the QUEUE key ( 1 ).

The Queue screen appears:

In the top right hand corner the place of the selected queue item in the total number ofitems in the queue is indicated.

The Queue screen is divided into two sections. On the left you see the items in the jobqueue identified by a job number followed by the folder reference code. On the rightinformation is displayed concerning the highlighted item in the job queue.

For the highlighted item in the queue, six lines of information are displayed:

• Line 1: Information on the job status, which can be any of the following:

– Processing: the job has been activated, the folder is being printed.

– Waiting: the job is placed in the queue, waiting for its turn to be activated.– Warning: the job has produced a warning. Refer to chapter 8, ‘Troubleshooting’.– Error: the job has produced an error. Refer to chapter 8, ‘Troubleshooting’.

• Line 2: Film size information, followed by either ‘Film’ (printing not via network) or‘Collation’ (network printing or test film printing).

• Line 3: Indication of the film type that will be used: opaque, blue-based or clear-basedfilm.

• Line 4: The print job can either be a color or black&white job.

• Line 5: Information on the input source of the job: user or user network.

• Line 6: The number of copies that will be printed, followed by a priority indication, if apriority has been defined for this job.

DRYSTAR 2000 00 3 / 01 6

0 01 C T9 21 02 21 43 05 4 Wai t ing002 Wi l l iam South 8 x 1 0 Col lat ion

Opaque f i lm

0 0 4 CT 92 10 2 21 4 33 57 Color

005 Marlene D. User network

006 K. Haddock Copies 1 Pr ior i ty

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Assigning or removing emergency priority

You can change the emergency priority for folders in the queue, as long as theyare not yet being processed.

When you assign emergency priority to an item in the queue, this item moves up

to the top of the queue, underneath jobs already being processed. When youremove emergency priority from an item in the queue, this item moves to thebottom of the queue.



2 In the Queue screen, select the folder for which you want to assign or removeemergency priority.

Use the u and d keys to move the highlighted bar over the items in the queue. Use thel and r keys to move the list of items in the queue one page up or down.

– OR –

Move directly to a queue item by pressing its number with the numeric keys and thenpressing a s key.

3 Press / to assign or remove emergency priority for printing.

The priority indication will be set on or removed from the bottom line on the right of the

display screen.

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DRYSTAR 2000 00 3 / 01 6

0 01 C T9 21 02 21 43 05 4 Wai t ing

002 Wi l l iam South 8 x 1 0 Collat ion

Opaque f i lm

0 04 C T9 21 0 22 1 43 35 7 Color

005 Mar lene D. User network


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You can change the number of copies for folders in the queue, as long as theyare not yet being processed.



2 In the Queue screen, select the folder for which you want to change the numberof copies.


– OR –


3 In the Queue screen, press k to change the number of copies.

On the right side of the display screen, two dots appear for the number of copies to befilled in (..).

4 Press the numeric keys to enter the number of copies you need.

Type in the number you need with the numeric keys. To delete the last number you haveentered, press x.

The maximum number of copies is 99.

5 Press a s key to confirm the number of copies.

The new number of copies will now be printed.

Pressing ` returns you to the previous screen.

DRYSTAR 2 00 0 0 0 3 / 0 1 6

0 01 C T9 21 02 21 43 05 4 Wai t ing

002 Wi l l iam South 8 x 1 0 Colla t ion

Opaque f i lm

0 04 C T9 21 02 2 14 33 5 7 Color

005 Marlene D. User network

006 K. Haddock Copies 1 Prior i ty

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Deleting folders from the queue

You can delete folders from the queue, as long as they are not yet beingprocessed.



2 In the Queue screen, select the folder you want to delete.


– OR –


3 Press x to delete the item from the queue.


Pressing ` returns you to the Queue screen without deleting the items you hadselected from the queue.

4 Press a s key to delete the items from the queue.

You are returned to the Queue screen.

Dele te the

selected images?

No Yes

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0 01 C T9 21 02 21 43 05 4 Wai t ing

002 Wi l l iam South 8 x 1 0 Collat ion

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This chapter describes some advanced printer configura-tions.

Acquiring images in dual mode

Acquiring images in consecutive mode

Acquiring images in study-based folders

Assigning custom folder references

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Acquiring images in dual mode

Read this paragraph only if your printer has been configured for dual mode.

When working in dual mode, you can acquire both black and white and color

images. The images are grouped on a separate B&W and color frame layout,and once completed the folder is stored in the print queue. Only those foldersfor which the Drystar 2000 is loaded with the appropriate consumables areprinted. The other folders remain in the print queue until the right consumablesare available.




Each of the four available exam sets represents the image parameters for both the B&Wand color images.





< 1 > D U AL B& W 1 / 0 A b do m . c o l or 1 / 0 A b d om e n


< 3 > D UA L B &W 6/ 0 K id n. + c ol o r 4/ 0 Ki d n. +

< 4 > D U AL B& W 6 / 0 C ar o ti d c o l or 6/ 0 Ca r o ti d





< 3 > Dr . Smi th < 7 > Abdomen



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In the Work screen:

– the frame on the left is a figurative representation of a color film, the frame on the rightrepresents a B&W film,

– the first line on the right indicates the exam group, the second line indicates the examset,

– Pt shows the folder reference, generated automatically by the Drystar 2000,

– the first value next to Queue indicates the number of own frames to be printed, thesecond value next to Queue indicates the total number of frames to be printed on theselected destination.

3 In the Work screen, you can press B&W/COL ( 3 ) to toggle between the B&Wand color frames.

If you acquire a color image, the next free location on a color film will be filled automati-cally. If you acquire a B&W image, the next free location on a B&W film will be filled auto-matically. You should toggle between both frames only to indicate explicitly the locationfor the next image acquisition.

4 In the Work screen, press n to acquire a color image and press b to

acquire a B&W image.

The blinking cursor marks the location on a frame where the next image will be acquired.Normally, this is the next available empty location. If you want to position the image in adifferent location, press the left and right arrow keys to move the cursor left or right.



When a frame is full, the film is printed automatically and an empty frame of the same for-mat appears on the display screen. You can continue acquiring images.

6 In the Work screen, you can pressp

to end acquisition on the current frameand print the images on film, even if the frame is not completed.

Regardless of how many images are on the current frame, the images are printed if theDrystar 2000 is loaded with the appropriate consumables.

An empty frame with the same layout appears on the display screen. You can continueacquiring images.

Make sure that the Drystar 2000 is loaded with the appropriate consumables. The print

jobs for which the right set of consumables is not loaded remain in the print queue until

the consumables are replaced.

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Acquiring images in consecutive mode

Read this paragraph only if your printer has been configured for consecutive mode.

When working in consecutive mode, you can acquire both black and white and

color images. The images are grouped on the frame layout in the order they aretaken and once completed, the folder is stored in the print queue.







In the Work screen:

– the color or B&W indications refer to the acquisition mode,

– the frame on the left is a figurative representation of a film,

– IF, Images Free, is an approximate indication of the memory space available for cap-turing new images to the Drystar 2000 queues,


< 1 > 6 /0 K idn . pos . < 5 > 1 / 0 Ca ro t i d

< 2 > 6 / 0 K id n . ne g .

< 3 > 4 / 0 A b do m en

< 4 > 4 / 0 C ar o ti d








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IS: 8 0 P t : CT 9 2 10 2 2 1 43 0

IA: 3 Copies: 1

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– IS shows the number of Images Stored in this session,

– IA shows the number of Images Acquired since the last film was printed,

– the first line on the right indicates the exam group, the second line indicates the examset,

– Pt shows the folder reference code, generated automatically by the Drystar 2000,

– the first value next to Queue indicates the number of own frames to be printed,– the second value next to Queue indicates the total number of frames to be printed on

the selected destination.

3 In the Work screen, you can press B&W/COL ( 3 ) to toggle between B&W andcolor acquisition.

The text below the frame will be toggled according to your actions.

4 In the Work screen, press n to acquire a color image and press b toacquire a B&W image.

The blinking cursor marks the location in which the next image will be acquired. Normally,this is the next available empty location. If you want to position the image in a differentlocation, press the left and right arrow keys to move the cursor left or right.



When a frame is full, the film is printed automatically and an empty frame of the same for-mat appears on the display screen. The IA counter is reset to 0. You can continue acquir-ing images.

6 In the Work screen, press p to end acquisition on the current frame and printthe film.

Regardless of how many images are on the current frame, the images are printed on filmif the Drystar 2000 is loaded with the appropriate consumables.

An empty frame with the same layout appears on the display screen and the IA counter isreset to 0. You can continue acquiring images.

Make sure that the Drystar 2000 is loaded with the appropriate consumables. The print

jobs for which the right set of consumables is not loaded remain in the print queue until

the consumables are replaced.

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Assigning a custom folder reference

Read this paragraph only if your printer has been configured for assigning custom

folder references.

Folders can be identified by a custom numeric or alphanumeric patient identifi-cation instead of the random folder reference.

The following procedure is added to the default image acquisition procedures,as described in chapter 3, ‘Basic operation’, for B&W and color mode configura-tion, and in chapter 4, ‘Advanced operation’, for dual mode and consecutivemode.


If your printer is configured for custom assignment of folder references, the Numeric ref-erence screen appears:

2 Enter the folder reference (e.g. a patient code) and press a s key.

To generate an automatic folder reference, press a s key immediately.

To enter a numeric reference, press the numeric keys one after the other. To delete thelast character you entered, press x.

When you have entered the entire number, press a s key to save it.

To enter an alphanumeric folder reference, with numbers and/or letters, press f. The

Alphanumeric reference screen appears:


Patient ID: . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q

R S T U V W X Y Z / - . _ [space]

Set characters Save

Dr . De Longery / 4 /0 Caro t id

Patient ID: . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Characters Save

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Enter each character separately:

– to enter a number, press one of the numeric keys,

– to enter a character, move the cursor to the character you need by pressing thearrow keys and then press k,

– to switch between lower case and upper case letters, press 1 (QUEUE),

– to delete the last character in the reference, press x.

When you have entered all the characters, press a s key to save the entire reference.

The Work screen appears, on which you can start acquiring images. Refer to the appro-priate procedures as described in chapter 3, ‘Basic operation’, for B&W and color modeconfiguration, and in chapter 4, ‘Advanced operation’, for dual and consecutive modes.

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Acquiring images in study-based folders

Read this paragraph only if your printer has been configured for working with study-

based folders. Refer to page 14 for a discussion of folder types.

Although working with film-based folders or study-based folders is an elementof the printer configuration, it may affect the behavior of the Drystar 2000.

In the Work screen, proceed as follows to end image acquisition:

In film-based folders

Pressing p ends image acquisition on the current frame and prints the film,provided the Drystar 2000 is loaded with the appropriate consumables. A newframe representing a new folder appears.

In study-based folders

Pressing p ends image acquisition on the current frame. The film is not

printed, and acquisition can be continued on a new frame belonging to thesame folder. The folder is not printed until the study is completed.

To end image acquisition in the current folder (= completing the study), pressw. All the frames belonging to the current folder are printed, provided theDrystar is loaded with the appropriate consumables.

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This chapter explains how to setup and configure theDrystar 2000 to suit your user preferences.

Using the setup mode

Editing exam settings

Copying exam sets

Deleting exam groups or exam sets

Renaming exam groups or exam sets

Chapter

Customizing the Drystar 2000

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Using the setup mode

When the Drystar 2000 is installed, exam groups, exam sets and exam settingsare defined to suit the current user needs. At any time, exam groups, exam setsand exam settings can be redefined. This is called customization.

All customization is done from the Setup screen. You may need a password toaccess parts of the Setup screen.

1 Press y in the Exam group or Exam set screen.

The Setup screen appears:

2 Press the number for the setup function you need.

Select to view and edit the print queues.

Select to view destination specifications.

Select to view and edit exam settings. This allows you to change the imaging para-meters for a particular exam set.

Select to copy exam settings. This allows you to create new exam sets quickly: youcan duplicate all exam settings for an existing exam set to a new exam set and then mod-ify them.

Select to delete exam groups or exam sets. This allows you to remove exam groupsor exam sets which are no longer used and make room for new exam groups or examsets.

Select to rename exam groups or exam sets. This allows you to identify existingexam groups or exam sets differently while keeping all exam settings unchanged.

Select to print test films with the available color separation tables. The test filmsallow you to select the best suitable color table to be used for your prints.

The setup functions through are password protected. If you do not have

access to these functions, contact your local service organization to configure the

Drystar 2000 for you or to give you a password.

Setup

< 1 > D est inat ion Queue < 5 > D elete Group/Set

< 2 > D est inat ion Specs < 6 > R ename Group/Set

< 3 > Edi t Set t ings < 7 > Color Set t ings

Copy Exam Se t

Press a Setup number:

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The Password screen appears:

3 Enter your password with the numeric keys and press a s key.

The first Setup screen for the setup function you selected appears. You are now ready tocustomize the Drystar 2000.

A password is required for th is funct ion

Enter Password: . . .

Save

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Editing exam settings

Changing imaging parameters requires editing the exam settings. The followingparameters can be modified:

Changing some of these parameters can have a negative effect on the image quality.

Consult your local service organization.

Image Settings

Interpolation Cubic / Linear / Replicate

Orientation

Rotation R0, R90, R180 or R270°

Mirroring and rotation M0, M90, M180 or M270°

Polarity Positive / Negative

Window 1 – 100

Level 0 – 100

Film Settings (color mode)

# of copies 1 – 99

Format 800 – 899 (or other)

Separation table 1 - 99

Background density red/green/blue Maximum / Minimum 0 – 255

N–exposure density red/green/blue Maximum / Minimum 0 – 255

Trim Enable / Disable

Trim density red/green/blue Maximum / Minimum 0 – 255

Film Settings (B&W mode)

Maximum density 100 - 350

Minimum density 1 - 50

Look-up table Kanamori std/Kanamori like/Linear Customized

Film format 800 - 899 / 3000 - 3199

Background 0 – 255

Trim Enable / Disable

Trim density Maximum / Minimum 0 – 255

Number of copies 1 - 99

Non exposure image 0 – 255

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Source Settings

Number of pixels 256 – 4256

Number of lines 256 – 5174

First pixel 0 – 766

First line 0 – 574

Last pixel 1 – 767

Last line 1 – 575

Bit sequence 76543210

Resolution 1 – 65535

Input LUT

Window/Level Activates window level

Gamma correct 1 – 999

Customized 1 – 999

MSB to cancel 0 – 8

LSB to cancel 0 – 8

Constant 0 – 255

You can edit the exam settings as follows:

1 Press y in the exam group or exam set screen.

The Setup screen appears.

2 Press for editing exam settings.

The Password screen appears.



Save

Setup

< 1 > D estinat ion Queue < 5 > D el ete Group/Set

< 2 > D estinat ion Specs < 6 > R ename Group/Set

< 3 > Edi t Sett ings < 7 > Color Set t ings

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The Edit - select exam group screen appears:

4 Enter the number for the exam group you want to edit.

In color, B&W and consecutive mode, the Edit - select exam set screen appears, pro-viding up to eight exam sets:

In dual mode, the Edit - select exam set screen appears, providing up to four examsets:

5 Press the number of the exam set you want to edit.

In color and B&W mode, the Edit - select settings type screen appears:

Edit – Select Sett ings Type

< 1 > Image < 3 > Source

< 2 > F il m

Press a Sett ing Type number:

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< 3 > D UA L B &W 6/ 0 K id n. + c ol o r 4/ 0 Ki d n. +

< 4 > D U AL B& W 6 / 0 C ar o ti d c o l or 6/ 0 Ca r o ti d


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< 2 > 6 / 0 K id n . ne g .

< 3 > 4 / 0 A b do m en

< 4 > 4 / 0 C ar o ti d


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In dual and consecutive mode, the Edit - select parameter type screen appears:

6 In color and B&W mode, continue with step 7.

In dual and consecutive mode, press the number corresponding to the film type youwant to edit. The Edit - select settings type screen appears:

7 Press the number of the settings type you want to edit.

The Image set, Film set or Source set screen appears:

The left-hand side of the screen lists all the available settings for the setting type (image,film or source).

The right-hand side of the screen lists all the available values for the highlighted setting.

For a full list of imaging parameters, refer to the tables on the previous pages.Pressing ` returns you to the previous screen. If you have made any changes to thesettings values, you will be asked whether you want to save them.

8 Select the setting you want to edit in the left half of the screen.

Press the up and down arrow keys to move the highlighted bar.



< 2 > F il m


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9 Press the right arrow key to move to the right half of the screen.

The blinking cursor indicates which value you can change.

10 Edit the setting value.

To change a numeric value, enter a new number by pressing x first and then pressing

the numeric keys.To select a value from a list, move the highlighted bar to the selection you want using theu or d arrow keys.

To navigate through the menu, press the r arrow key.

To return to the left half of the screen without saving the changes you have made, press`.

11 Press the l arrow key to return to the left half of the screen.

Here you can select a different setting to edit.

12 Repeat steps 7-11 for as many changes as you need to make.

13 Press a s key to save all the changes you have made.


Pressing ` returns you to the previous screen without saving the changes you havemade.

14 Press a s key to confirm you want to save your changes.You are returned to the Edit - select settings type screen.



< 2 > F il m


Save changes ?

Cancel Confirm

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Copying exam sets

To create new exam sets quickly, you can first duplicate an existing exam setand then modify the exam settings associated with it.

1 Press y in the Exam group or Exam set screen.The Setup screen appears.

2 Press for Copying exam sets.

The Password screen appears.


The Copy - Source exam group screen appears:

4 Enter the number of the source exam group.

In color, B&W and consecutive mode, the following screen appears:

Dr. De Longery Copy – Source Exam Set

< 1 > 6 /0 K idn . pos . < 5 > 1 /0 Car o t i d

< 2 > 6 / 0 K id n . n eg .

< 3 > 4 / 0 A b do m en

< 4 > 4 / 0 C ar o t id

Press a source Exam Set number:

Copy – Source Exam Group



< 3 > Dr. Smi th < 7 > Abdomen


Press a source Exam Group number:



Save

Setup

< 1 > D estinat ion Queue < 5 > D el ete Group/Set

< 2 > D estinat ion Specs < 6 > R ename Group/Set

< 3 > Edi t Sett ings < 7 > Color Set t ings

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In dual mode, the following screen appears. You can toggle between color and B&Wsets by pressing the B&W/COL key ( 3 ). The selected set is indicated by means ofreverse characters.

5 Enter the number of the source exam set.

The Copy - target exam group screen appears:

6 Enter the number for ‘empty group’.

If there is no empty group, you may have to delete an existing exam group first. See“Deleting exam groups or exam sets”.

The New exam group name screen appears:

7 Enter the name of the new exam group and then press a s key.



– to enter a character, move the cursor to the character you need by pressing the arrow

keys and then press k,

– to switch between upper and lower case, press 1,

– to delete the last character you entered, press x.

When you have entered all the characters, press a s key to save the entire identifica-tion.

Enter the new Exam Group name:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .



Set char. Save Caps

Copy – Target Exam Group




< 4 > Dr. Four < 8 > -- Empty group- -

Press a target Exam Group number:

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DUAL B&W 1 /0 Abd o m . c o lo r 1 /0 Ab d o m e n


DUAL B&W 6 /0 Kid n . + co lo r 4 /0 K idn . DUAL B&W 6 /0 Ca ro tid co lo r 6 /0 Caro t id

Press a source Exam Set number:

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c o lo r 4 /0 Ab d o m e n

co lo r 4 /0 K idn . +co lo r 6 /0 Caro t id

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In color, B&W and consecutive mode, the following screen appears:

In dual mode, the following screen appears:

8 Press the number for the target exam set.

The New exam set name screen appears:

9 Enter the name of the new exam set and then press a s key.



– to enter a character, move the cursor to the character you need by pressing the arrow

keys and then press k,

– to switch between upper and lower case, press 1,

– to delete the last character you entered, press x.

Press a s key to save the entire identification. If you are copying to an existing examset, the Confirmation screen appears. Press a s key to confirm you want to overwritethe current exam settings in the exam set or press ` to cancel the copy operation.

You are returned to the Copy - source exam set screen.

The exam set is now copied. You can start editing the exam set by returning to the setupmenu, or you can continue adding exam sets to the new exam group and edit them later.

Enter the new Exam Set name:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .



Set char. Save Caps

Carot id Copy – Target Exam Set

< 1 > D U AL B &W 4 /0 p os . li n . c o lo r 4/ 0 p os . l in e ar

< 2 > D U AL B &W 4 /0 n eg .l i n. c o lo r 4 /0 n eg . l in e ar

< 3 > D U A L B & W 6 / 0 p o r tr a i t c o l or 6 /0 P or t r ai t

Press a target Exam Set number:

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