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Health Imaging
Kodak DryView 8600/8610 LASER IMAGERS
Technical Bulletin
16-09/01 Film Scratches
Scratches Visible in Reflected Light
Problem
Scratches on the emulsion side of the film that are visible with reflected light. The scratches are normally
located in the same position on each sheet and occur in the same direction that the film moves.
Cause
This scratching occurs when the soft emulsion of the processed sheet of film moves over contamination on
the FELT PAD or only the metal part of the STRIPPER, or a dirty DENSITOMETER.
Solution
Clean the STRIPPER and DENSITOMETER and remove any FELT PADS that have any FAZ or other
hardened contaminants and install new FELT PADS. You might have to install a new STRIPPER if the old
one cannot be cleaned.
Some small surface scratches will still be visible under reflected light because they are inherent in this
IMAGER. Advise the customer that this type of scratch is not visible with transmitted light and will not
affect their reading.
Random Fine Line Scratches Visible in Transmitted Light
Problem
Random line scratches on the emulsion side of the film are visible with transmitted light from a light box or
"hot light." The scratches occur in the same direction that the film moves. Normally, these scratches are
most visible when viewed directly, but are not normally visible when viewed left or right of center.
Cause
Fine line scratches occur when a sheet of film rubs on the sheet under it as the film is fed from the FILM
TRAY.
Solution
Fine line scratches visible with transmitted light is a SYSTEM problem because both the IMAGER and the
film cause the scratches. Changing to another lot of film might reduce the occurrences. Advise the
customer that this type of scratching is random and we are working on a solution.
September 2001
Eastman Kodak Company
Health Imaging Products
1 Imation Way
Oakdale, MN 55128
http://www.kodak.com
Printed in the U.S.A.
© Kodak 2001