| Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Contents Contents Legal Notice ................5 About the safety notices in this document ......6 Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 ........... 7 Scope .................8 Intended use ..............9 Available Software versions ........10 Film types ..............
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Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Contents | iii Key-operator mode ........53 Service mode ..........54 Specialist mode ..........55 Administrator mode ........56 The local user interface ..........57 The status indicator LED ......59 The control buttons ........60 Audio signals ..........
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| Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Contents Immunity to RF wireless communication equipment ..Precautions on EMC ..........127 Cables, transducers and accessories ....... 128 Quality Control Charts ............129 Charts for general radiography QC ......130 Charts for mammography QC ........135 Plug &...
Agfa and the Agfa rhombus are trademarks of Agfa-Gevaert N.V., Belgium or its affiliates. Drystar is a trademark of Agfa NV, Belgium or one of its affiliates. All other trademarks are held by their respective owners and are used in an editorial fashion with no intention of infringement.
6 | Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | About the safety notices in this document About the safety notices in this document The following samples show how warnings, cautions, instructions and notes appear in this document. The text explains their intended use.
Drystar 5503 printers. The only difference between both printers is the number of input trays: • The Drystar 5500 is fitted with two input trays, named Upper input tray and Lower input tray. • The Drystar 5503 is fitted with three input trays, named Upper input tray, Middle input tray and Lower input tray.
10x12 inch, 11x14 inch, 14x14 inch and 14x17 inch) or Mammo film (8x10 inch, 10x12 inch, 11x14 inch) and offers crisp, dense grayscale images. The Drystar 5500/5503 can be used for general radiography and optionally for the mammography application. It is designed for high-throughput and for use as a central printer.
10 | Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 Available Software versions The table below lists the available software versions and the type of printer they require: Software version Printer (SW) supports Drystar 5500 4.0.x supports Drystar 5500 4.2.x...
Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | 11 Film types Film type Film base Application Film sizes Average op- tical densi- (X-Rite 310 densitome- ter) blue-trans- General Ra- 8x10”, Original Agfa bran- parent diography 10x12”, ded Drystar film 11x14”,...
Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | 13 Specifications Product description Type of product Printer Commercial name Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 Original seller/manufacturer Agfa NV Labelling CE-marking A#Sharp Mark Dimensions Dimensions (approx. values in cm) • Unpacked: width 74, length 72, height 142 •...
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14 | Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 Network protocols (TCP/IP services) FTP, Telnet, HTTP, SNMP, LPD Image formats DICOM (Default) TIFF Power consumption - heat dissipation During operation 450 W - 1620 kJ/h In standby 200 W - 720 kJ/h Peak power (absolute max.
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Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | 15 Note: Climate conditions for transport are in accordance with EN60721-3-2-class 2K4. Temperature Between -40°C and 70°C (transport) Relative humidity not combined with 95% at +45°C rapid temperature changes Total acoustic A-weighted noise power (method of measurement in ac-...
Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | 17 Disclaimer Agfa assumes no liability for use of this document if any unauthorized changes to the content or format have been made. Every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information in this document.
Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Introduction | 19 Intended user This manual is written for trained users. Users are considered as the persons who actually handle the equipment as well as the persons having authority over the equipment. Before attempting to work with this equipment, the user must read, understand, note and strictly observe all warnings, cautions and safety markings on the equipment.
20 | Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Introduction Features Note: The printer is a DICOM-only network printer. The printer offers the following features: • Dry technology for printing diagnostic quality hard copies in full daylight offers important advantages: no chemistry, no wet processing, simple cleaning procedures, no time-consuming adjustments, no darkroom and no chemical disposal costs.
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Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Introduction | 21 Note: The A#sharp technology is present in Software version 3.00 and higher. A#Sharp label Related Links Quality control for general radiography applications on page 88 Quality control for mammography application on page 99 Topics: •...
22 | Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Introduction Network features • The modular design offers optimal application to your specific networking requirements. • The functionality is completely controlled via the network. • You can control the printer via the local keypad or via a remote PC featuring a browser functionality.
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Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Introduction | 23 Mammography application The printer can be used for printing mammography application films. For this option, a license has to be activated. The feature comes with a QC procedure that complies with the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) of the FDA.
24 | Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Introduction Equipment Classification This device is classified as following: Table 1: Equipment classification Class I equipment Equipment in which protection against electric shock does not relay on basic insulation only, but includes a power supply cord with protective earth conductor.
Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Introduction | 25 Safety precautions WARNING: Safety is only guaranteed when trained personnel have installed the printer. WARNING: All medical products must be used by trained and qualified personnel. WARNING: The printer must only be operated according to its specifications and its intended use.
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26 | Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Introduction WARNING: When operating or maintaining the printer, always observe the following safety guidelines: • Have electrical or mechanical defects repaired by skilled personnel only! • Do not modify this equipment without authorization of the manufacturer.
Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Introduction | 27 Labels Always take into account the markings provided on the inside and outside of the printer. A brief overview of these markings and their meaning is given below. Safety warning, indicating that the user manuals of the printer should be consulted before making any connections to other equipment.
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28 | Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Introduction Provides a connection between the printer and the protective earth of the mains. Do not remove this connection, because this will have a negative influence on the leakage current. Power button: Note that the power cord has to be disconnected from the wall outlet in order to disconnect the unit entirely from the mains.
Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Introduction | 29 Transport after installation Before moving the printer, always switch off the machine. The user has to be very cautious concerning stability, when moving the printer. When doing this, he has to take into account the condition and the structure of the subsoil, obstructions and slopes.
30 | Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Introduction Environmental protection Figure 2: WEEE symbol Figure 3: Battery symbol WEEE end user notice The directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) aims to prevent the generation of electric and electronic waste and to promote the reuse, recycling and other forms of recovery.
Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Introduction | 31 Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances (RoHS) The RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) Directive No 2002/95/EC of the European Union focuses on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.
32 | Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Introduction Security precautions WARNING: Printed images should be treated as patient records and should only be viewed by authorized personnel. WARNING: It is good practice not to delete images from the modality, until they are correctly printed.
Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Introduction | 33 Training The user must have received adequate training on the safe and effective use of the system before attempting to work with it. Training requirements may vary from country to country. The user must make sure that training is received in accordance with local laws or regulations that have the force of law.
Manufacturer address: Agfa Service Support - local support addresses and phone numbers are listed on www.agfa.com Agfa - Septestraat 27, 2640 Mortsel, Belgium Agfa - Fax +32 3 444 7094...
36 | Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Introduction General • The product has been designed in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/745 on medical devices (MDR). • ISO 14971:2012 • IEC 60601-1-2 (ed. 4) • The Quality Control test procedure for general radiography applications complies with the grayscale reproduction constancy test, according to the international standard IEC 1223-2-4.
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Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Introduction | 37 which case the user will be required to correct the interference at its own expense. If required, contact your local service organization. • Canada: This class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
38 | Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Introduction Connectivity The printer must only be used in combination with other equipment or components if these are expressly recognized by the manufacturer as compatible. A list of such equipment and components is available from your local service representative on request.
Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Introduction | 39 Labels Note: The printer carries the CE label. On a printer with two trays, the following labels are located behind the front door. 1. Open the front door. 2. The labels are visible inside the printer...
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40 | Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Introduction 1. Open the drum compartment door by pulling its handle. 2. The labels are visible inside the printer CE and cNRTLus labels Figure 5: Location of the labels on a printer with three trays...
Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Introduction | 41 Figure 6: SFDA-label Topics: • Viewing the System info area on a film Viewing the System info area on a film Topics: • General radiography applications • Mammography application (optional) General radiography applications On the top right corner of each film, a “System info”...
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42 | Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Introduction • The printer: (serial number, densitometer info, film counts, software version, etc.), • The controller (image source, date, time, etc.). For more detailed information, refer to the Service documentation. Mammography application (optional) On the bottom left corner of each film, a “System info”...
Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Introduction | 43 Power cord regulations • Use attached power cord set to the product. • Do not use attached power cord set for other electric equipment. 2901J EN 20191018 0826...
44 | Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Introduction Patient data security The user must ensure that the patients’ legal requirements are met and that the security of the patient data is guarded. The user must define who can access patient data in which situations.
Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Introduction | 45 Storage media The user must ensure that patient confidential information is unretrievable from any internal storage media (hard disk drive, SSD or other), before the printer (or the internal storage device) is removed from the premises.
46 | Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Introduction Privacy and security Within the healthcare industry, several standardization efforts are ongoing as a response to Privacy and Security legislation and regulations. The purpose of this standardization for hospitals and vendors is to enable information sharing, interoperability and to support the workflow of hospitals in a multiple vendor environment.
Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Introduction | 47 Node authentication, certificates and Certification Authority Each device - connected to a network - will receive a unique identifier: the X. 509 certificate, a digital passport. Any device on the network is only allowed to communicate with another node of which it is holding the certificate in a ‘communication allowed’...
(ISP), set in compliance with point 17(4) and 18(8) of Annex I of the EU Medical Device Regulation 2017/745, must be implemented and used in connection with the use of the Agfa medical device by the Customer (User). These are minimum requirements and designed to protect against unauthorised access that could hamper the device from functioning as intended.
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Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Introduction | 49 • An incident response plan detailing responsibilities and how to react and recover from incidents, shall be in place. Staff involved in the incident response plan shall be trained to respond appropriately and effectively.
50 | Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Introduction Operating modes The printer can be operated in five modes: operator mode, Keyoperator mode, service mode, specialist mode, and administrator mode. Topics: • Control modes (local and remote) • Operator mode •...
Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Introduction | 51 Control modes (local and remote) You can control the working of the printer via the local keypad or via a network browser based remote PC. The table below gives an overview of the operating modes you can access locally or via the remote PC.
52 | Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Introduction Operator mode The operator mode groups all basic functions which are aimed at radiographers without special technical skills: • Producing diagnostic usable hardcopies; • Loading consumables; • Ensuring normal operation of the printer.
Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Introduction | 53 Key-operator mode The Key-operator mode groups advanced functions which are aimed at technically skilled operators such as X-ray operators, network managers and service and hospital technicians. The Key-operator mode is menu-driven. The Key-operator functions are described in the Reference manual only.
54 | Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Introduction Service mode The service mode functions are reserved for trained service personnel. The service mode is password protected. Acces is possible via a connected remote PC. 2901J EN 20191018 0826...
Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Introduction | 55 Specialist mode The specialist mode functions are reserved for trained service personnel of the Customer Support Center. The specialist mode is password protected and is only accessible by browser via a remote PC.
56 | Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Introduction Administrator mode The Administrator mode functions are reserved for the System Administrator. The Administrator mode is password protected and is only accessible by browser via a remote PC. Related Links Privacy and security...
Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Introduction | 57 The local user interface The printer interfaces with the user via the following controls: • Power button; • Unlock button; • a keypad and a display; • a status indicator LED; • audio signals.
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Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Introduction | 59 The status indicator LED At the right side of the display, a LED indicates the status of the printer: Color / Light Status Action Green Constant Ready (stand-by) Proceed. Blinking Busy or in Keyoperator Wait.
60 | Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Introduction The control buttons Two control buttons have been provided: Unlock button To safely unlock the printer for accessing the in- put trays or opening the covers. To power on or off the printer.
Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Introduction | 61 Audio signals The printer gives status information via beeps. The length of the beep indicates the response of the system to a key command. • A short beep means that printer has accepted the key command and is starting the operation.
62 | Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Introduction The keypad To access the keypad, push the keypad cover backward. The keypad is located under the keypad cover. The keypad features the following keys: Emergency To rearrange the print queue: emergency jobs can be placed at the top of the queue to be printed with priority.
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Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Introduction | 63 • To decrement the number in a(n) (alpha)numer- ical entry field. Left key • To scroll backwards through multiple choices within a field. • To move the entry position in a(n) (alpha)nu- merical entry field from right to left.
64 | Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Introduction The display The control panel has a backlit LCD display. We distinguish two panel types depending on the selected language: • a backlit LCD display with 8 lines for Western languages (e.g. Dutch, French, Portuguese, Swedisch, ...).
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Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Introduction | 65 The progress indicator keeps the user informed of the progress of a process (e.g., calculation of a bitmap, printing of a film, copying files). The line is gradually filled from left to right, from 0% to 100% as the process proceeds.
66 | Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Introduction Switching on the printer Note: Before switching on the printer, read the safety instructions. Follow the procedure below to ensure proper start-up of the printer and to check that everything is working correctly.
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Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Introduction | 67 3. Make sure that the printer is loaded with appropriate consumables. Note: If the job status holds a warning or error indication, refer to the section on problem solving. Related Links Loading films...
68 | Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Introduction Cooling down the printer If owing to certain circumstances (e.g. extensive printing), the temperature rises too much, the printer will cool down automatically. The cooling down message will appaear on the display during the cooling down process.
Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Introduction | 69 Switching off the printer When you want to switch off the printer, it is recommended to follow the procedure as described below, to make sure that any pending jobs are correctly finished.
70 | Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Basic Operation (operator mode) Basic Operation (operator mode) This section focuses on the basic operating principles of the printer. After reading this chapter, the operator should be able to produce diagnostic usable hardcopies. No special technical skills are required.
Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Basic Operation (operator mode) | 71 Managing the print queue You can always check the status of the print jobs. As long as the jobs are not yet submitted for printing (i.e. they are still in the ‘waiting’...
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72 | Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Basic Operation (operator mode) Calculating The necessary calculations are being made before printing of the job can be started. Waiting The job has been put in the print queue, Wait. but no processing is yet being done.
Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Basic Operation (operator mode) | 73 Assigning emergency priority You can assign emergency priority to jobs that need to be printed with urgency. Jobs that are marked for priority handling are placed at the top of the print queue for immediate processing.
74 | Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Basic Operation (operator mode) Deleting print jobs You can remove jobs from the print queue if they are in the ‘waiting status’. Any pending jobs that are already being calculated or scheduled for printing will be finished.
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Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Basic Operation (operator mode) | 75 Note: If you want to delete all jobs at once, press the up/ down arrow keys to select ‘All jobs’, followed by the Confirm key. Proceed with the next step.
76 | Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Basic Operation (operator mode) Changing the film format of the trays The Key-operator can adjust the film size setting of both the input trays and the output tray (8x10” up to 14x17” film sizes).
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Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Basic Operation (operator mode) | 77 5. Locate the correct tab position for the desired film format. 6. Put the film position tab in place and push it down until it locks. 7. Load a new film pack.
78 | Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Basic Operation (operator mode) Loading films This section describes how to load the printer with appropriate films. The printer can be loaded with 8x10”, 10x12”, 11x14”, 14x14” and 14x17” films. Note: The printer can be loaded with new films in full daylight.
Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Basic Operation (operator mode) | 79 When the printer is printing or calculating The display shows the following message: 1. Press the Unlock button to initiate the loading sequence. 2. Wait while the printer is finishing calculating/printing any current jobs.
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80 | Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Basic Operation (operator mode) Note: You have 5 seconds to open the input tray. If you do not open the tray within that time, the first screen (step 1 or 5 respectively) is presented again, or printing is resumed when a job is received for which media is available.
Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Basic Operation (operator mode) | 81 When the printer is in the ready state The display shows the following message: 1. Press the Unlock button to initiate the loading sequence. The printer is ready to receive a new film pack when the above message appears.
82 | Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Basic Operation (operator mode) Film loading procedure 1. Open the empty input tray. The display shows the following message: 2. Remove the white cover sheet. 3. Take film pack, and open it. Note: Verify that the film type on the film pack corresponds with the sticker on the tray! If you do use an other film type, you are advised to change the label on the tray.
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Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Basic Operation (operator mode) | 83 Note: You can put the film pack onto a table to make manipulation easier. Before you do this, make sure that the table is dust-free! 4. Remove the sticker from the film pack.
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84 | Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Basic Operation (operator mode) 7. Tear and remove the plastic tape from around the film pack. 8. Close the input tray. Note: The printer resumes printing as soon as the tray is closed.
Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Basic Operation (operator mode) | 85 Checking the correct position of a film in the input tray You can verify that the film is properly loaded by watching the lower right corner of the films in the input tray. The rounding of this corner should be smaller than the other three corners.
86 | Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Advanced Operation (key-operator mode) Advanced Operation (key-operator mode) The printer features the following functions on the main menu level of the Key-operator mode: Menu item Function Stop printing To halt the printing procedure Show settings To consult the current settings of the printer.
88 | Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Advanced Operation (key-operator mode) Quality control for general radiography applications In order to establish and maintain consistent image quality, a regular evaluation of the image quality is advised. The printer contains an automatic QC procedure for general radiography applications and has been designed to comply with the grayscale reproduction constancy test, according to the international standard IEC 1223-2-4.
Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Advanced Operation (key-operator mode) | 89 Establishing the reference values and verifying image quality for general radiography applications After installation of a new printer and before initial use you must establish Quality Control aim values. These values will be used as the base line for comparison when daily Quality Control is done.
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90 | Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Advanced Operation (key-operator mode) • Low density • Mid density • High density WARNING: The densitometer of the printer is calibrated at installation. Authorized service personnel should recalibrate the densitometer annually or after major service or repair.
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Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Advanced Operation (key-operator mode) | 91 The displayed values (that have to be monitored) represent the following steps on the test film: Operating Level Value (Macbeth units) (according IEC 1223-2-4 or better) Low density the density value of the Low 0.4 ±...
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92 | Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Advanced Operation (key-operator mode) Establishing the image geometry reference values for general radiography applications To establish the image geometry reference values, proceed as follows: 1. Print the QC general radiography test image or use the previously printed test image.
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Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Advanced Operation (key-operator mode) | 93 These charts will be used for the annual quality test. 4. Save this film for future reference. Related Links Charts for general radiography QC on page 130 Performing the Annual QC tests for general radiography applications...
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94 | Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Advanced Operation (key-operator mode) Charts for general radiography QC on page 130 Performing the Weekly QC tests for general radiography applications on page Preventive maintenance schedule on page 111 2901J EN 20191018 0826...
Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Advanced Operation (key-operator mode) | 95 Performing quality control (QC) tests for general radiography applications The following procedures must be performed daily, weekly or annually as indicated. When used in a mobile application it is required to perform QC after every move.
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96 | Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Advanced Operation (key-operator mode) Note: When controlling the printer via a remote PC, The ‘Select input tray’ screen is preceded by a screen, which allows you • Start the quality control procedure immediately, •...
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Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Advanced Operation (key-operator mode) | 97 To identify artifacts and verify spatial resolution you must perform the following test weekly or as needed for troubleshooting image quality problems. 1. First, print out the QC general radiography test image.
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98 | Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Advanced Operation (key-operator mode) WARNING: Make sure to measure distance A from the left edge of the left line to the right edge of the right line and distance B from the upper edge of the upper line to the lower edge of the lower line.
Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Advanced Operation (key-operator mode) | 99 Quality control for mammography application In order to establish and maintain consistent image quality, a regular evaluation of the image quality is advised. The printer contains an automatic QC procedure for general radiography applications and has been designed to comply with the grayscale reproduction constancy test, according to the international standard IEC 1223-2-4.
100 | Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Advanced Operation (key-operator mode) Establishing the reference values and verifying image quality for mammography application After installation of a new printer and before initial use you must establish Quality Control aim values. These values will be used as the base line for comparison when daily Quality Control is done.
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Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Advanced Operation (key-operator mode) | 101 Establishing the daily operating reference density levels for mammography application WARNING: The densitometer of the printer is calibrated at installation. Authorized service personnel should recalibrate the internal densitometer annually or after major service or repair.
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102 | Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Advanced Operation (key-operator mode) The displayed values (that have to be monitored) represent the following steps on the test film: Operating Level Value (Macbeth units) (according to NEMA standards XR 23-2006) Base + Fog the density value of the Base + 0.22 ±...
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Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Advanced Operation (key-operator mode) | 103 Mid density 1.35 ± 0.15 High density 2.35 ± 0.15 10. These charts will be used for the daily quality test. Related Links Preventive maintenance schedule on page 111...
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104 | Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Advanced Operation (key-operator mode) WARNING: Make sure to measure distance A from the left edge of the left line to the right edge of the right line and distance B from the upper edge of the upper line to the lower edge of the lower line.
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Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Advanced Operation (key-operator mode) | 105 WARNING: In case of significant artifacts or insufficient spatial resolution, the cause must be found and the problem solved before any further clinical films can be printed. If the problem can not be solved, call your local service organization.
106 | Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Advanced Operation (key-operator mode) Performing quality control (QC) tests for mammography application The following procedures must be performed daily, weekly or annually as indicated. When used in a mobile application it is required to perform QC after every move.
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Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Advanced Operation (key-operator mode) | 107 Note: When controlling the printer via a remote PC, The ‘Select input tray’ screen is preceded by a screen, which allows you • Start the quality control procedure immediately, •...
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108 | Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Advanced Operation (key-operator mode) To identify artifacts and verify spatial resolution you must perform the following test weekly or as needed for troubleshooting image quality problems. 1. First, print out the QC mammography test image.
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Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Advanced Operation (key-operator mode) | 109 WARNING: Make sure to measure distance A from the left edge of the left line to the right edge of the right line and distance B from the upper edge of the upper line to the lower edge of the lower line.
Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Preventive maintenance and replacements | 111 Preventive maintenance schedule The printer is designed for trouble-free operation. Maintenance and cleaning involve only some minor user tasks. Refer to the following pages for the appropriate cleaning procedure.
112 | Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Preventive maintenance and replacements Cleaning and disinfection All appropriate policies and procedures should be followed to avoid contamination of the staff, patients and device. All existing universal precautions should be taken to avoid that the printer comes into contact with potential contaminations.
Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Preventive maintenance and replacements | 113 Cleaning the print head WARNING: Print head cleaning must be done when image quality problems occur. 1. Press the Key-operator key to enter the Key-operator mode. 2. Press the Down key six times, followed by the Confirm key to select ‘Calibration’.
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114 | Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Preventive maintenance and replacements 6. Locate and check on sight the print head resistor line. Note: Be careful not to touch the print head resistor line. 7. Clean the print head resistor line.
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Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Preventive maintenance and replacements | 115 Gently pass over the resistor line a few times with a lint free cloth, slightly moistened with Isopropyl alcohol or Ethanol. Do this in only one direction, i.e. from left to right, without lifting the cloth.
116 | Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Preventive maintenance and replacements Cleaning the dust rollers WARNING: Cleaning the dust rollers must be done when white lines appear on the prints. 1. Open the drum compartment door by pulling its handle.
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Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Preventive maintenance and replacements | 117 WARNING: Keep all the other covers closed as much as possible to avoid extra dust into the printer. 3. Clean the upper roller. Use a dust roller cleaning tissue to clean the roller. Turn the roller at its axle during cleaning and rub in the length direction of the roller.
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118 | Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Preventive maintenance and replacements WARNING: As the rollers are sticky it’s very important to use a lint free cloth! WARNING: Never clean the roller with water or soap. 5. Close the sheet metal cover of the dust rollers.
Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Preventive maintenance and replacements | 119 Cleaning the cooling air flow holes 1. Switch off the printer. 2. Remove the power plug from the socket. 3. Remove the network cable. 4. With a vacuum cleaner, clean the cooling air flow holes (item 1 and 2 on the drawing below) , especially the CPU/power supply area (item 1).
120 | Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Remarks for HF-emission and immunity Remarks for HF-emission and immunity This device is intended for operation in the electromagnetic environment given below. The user of the device should ensure that it is used in such an environment.
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Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Remarks for HF-emission and immunity | 121 in accordance + 15 kV air dis- + 15 kV air dis- concrete or ce- with IEC charge charge ramic tiles. The 610004-2 relative humidi- ty must be at...
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122 | Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Remarks for HF-emission and immunity accordance with the typical val- IEC 61000-4-8 ues as they are in a commercial and clinical environ- ment. REMARK : U is the alternating current in the network before the application of the test level.
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Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Remarks for HF-emission and immunity | 123 d = 2.3 800 MHz to 2.5 GHz With P as the rated power of the transmit- ter in watts (W) in ac- cordance with the manufacturer infor-...
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124 | Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Remarks for HF-emission and immunity This device is intended for operation in an electromagnetic environment in which the radiated high frequency disturbance variables are monitored. The user of the device can help to prevent electromagnetic...
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Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Remarks for HF-emission and immunity | 125 • Cables, transducers and accessories 2901J EN 20191018 0826...
126 | Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Remarks for HF-emission and immunity Immunity to RF wireless communication equipment Service ISM Band Distance Immunity test level (MHz) (V/m) 300-390 TETRA 400 430-470 GMRS 460; FRS 460 704-787 LTE Band 13, 17 800-960 GSM 800/900;...
Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Remarks for HF-emission and immunity | 127 Precautions on EMC WARNING: Use of this equipment adjacent to or stacked with other equipment should be avoided because it could result in improper operation. If such use is necessary, this equipment and the other equipment should be observed to verify that they are operating normally.
128 | Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Remarks for HF-emission and immunity Cables, transducers and accessories Cables, transducers and accessories which were tested and found to comply with the collateral standard IEC60601-1-2 (EMC): Caution: Using cables and accessories not mentioned in this...
Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Quality Control Charts | 129 Quality Control Charts Topics: • Charts for general radiography QC • Charts for mammography QC 2901J EN 20191018 0826...
130 | Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Quality Control Charts Charts for general radiography QC Quality Control for Chart 1 General radiography applications Determination of Operating Levels Imager Type: __________ Serial #: _________________ Date ____________________ Film Type: ____________ Emulsion #: ______________...
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Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Quality Control Charts | 131 Quality Control for Chart 2A General radiography applications Daily Density Control Chart Imager Type: __________ Serial #: _____________ Film Type:____________ Emul #:___________ Input Tray: ________ Densitometer Internal: ____________ (default selection)
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132 | Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Quality Control Charts Quality Control for Chart 2B General radiography applications Daily Density Control Chart Imager Type: __________ Serial #: _____________ Film Type:____________ Emul #:___________ Densitometer Internal: _____________ (default selection) Input Tray: ________...
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Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Quality Control Charts | 133 Quality Control for Chart 3 General radiography applications Artifacts and Spatial Resolution Control Chart Test Frequency: Weekly Serial # _____________ Input Tray: ____________ Initial Reference Test Date Initial Reference Artifacts...
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134 | Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Quality Control Charts Quality Control for Chart 4 General radiography applications Geometric Consistency Control Chart Test Frequency: Annually or as required Serial # ______________ Input Tray: _______________________ Reference Dimensions Measured Dimensions Consistency Aspect Ratio...
Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Quality Control Charts | 135 Charts for mammography QC Figure 15: Chart 1, Determination of Operating Levels 2901J EN 20191018 0826...
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136 | Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Quality Control Charts Quality Control for Chart 2A Mammography applications Daily Density Control Chart Imager Type: __________ Serial #: _____________ Film Type:____________ Emul #:___________ Densitometer: _________________ (default selection) Input Tray: ________ Da te :...
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Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Quality Control Charts | 137 Quality Control for Chart 2B Mammography applications Daily Density Control Chart Imager Type: __________ Serial #: _____________ Film Type:____________ Emul #:___________ Densitometer: _________________ (default selection) Input Tray: ________ Da te :...
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138 | Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Quality Control Charts Quality Control for Chart 3 Mammography applications Artifacts and Spatial Resolution Control Chart Test Frequency: Weekly Serial # _____________ Input Tray: ____________ Initial Reference Test Date Initial Reference Artifacts Initial Reference Dot Visibility...
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Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Quality Control Charts | 139 Quality Control for Chart 4 Mammography applications Geometric Consistency Control Chart Test Frequency: Annually or as required Serial # ___________ Input Tray: ______________________ Reference Dimensions Measured Dimensions Consistency Aspect Ratio...
140 | Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Plug & Play Installation Manual Plug & Play Installation Manual The Plug & Play Manual is intended for both the printers with two and with three trays. The operation is identical for each input tray.
Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Plug & Play Installation Manual | 141 Contents of the packages Belt Printer Set of output trays Power cord set (order separately) Network cable Set of documents User documentation Figure 20: Contents of the packages...
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142 | Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Plug & Play Installation Manual 7 mm hex key Flathead screwdriver Crosshead screwdriver 6 mm Allen key Wire cutter Figure 21: Required tools (not included) 2901J EN 20191018 0826...
Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Plug & Play Installation Manual | 145 Remove Drystar 5500/5503 from pallet Remove the printer from the pallet Remove 8 screws and 2 fixation bars. Take 6 mm Allen key. Put screws [2] back in place.
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146 | Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Plug & Play Installation Manual ALLATION ONLY: Unlock the wheel brakes ews to fix printer approx. 242 kg Pull printer from slope [1] and relock the wheel brakes [2]. 4. Pull printer from slope [1] and relock the wheel brakes [2].
Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Plug & Play Installation Manual | 147 Unpack the accessories 1. Check all accessories. Note: Refer to the Packing slip for a complete list of accessories. 2. Check all documents. Note: Refer to the Packing slip for a complete list of documents.
148 | Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Plug & Play Installation Manual Environment specifications Environment requirements • Ventilated room, • away from direct sunlight, • away from sources of dust, humidity, heat and cold, • room temperature between 15°C (50°F) and 30°C (86°F), •...
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Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Plug & Play Installation Manual | 149 Space required for servicing and installation Space required for normal use 2901J EN 20191018 0826...
150 | Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Plug & Play Installation Manual Remove the protection straps 1. Take wire cutter. 2. Remove door protection strap and plastic foam. 3. Open top cover. 4. Remove two upper red straps. 5. Open sorter assembly.
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Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Plug & Play Installation Manual | 151 6. Remove two lower red straps. 7. Open drum comportmant door. 8. Remove red strap that prevents door from opening. 9. Remove red strap in drum assy, and close drum compartement door.
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152 | Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Plug & Play Installation Manual 10. Remove two red straps tied around the ends of the dust roller. 11. Stretch the spring and remove the transport plate (both ends). 2901J EN 20191018 0826...
Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Plug & Play Installation Manual | 153 Mount Drum belt Mount Drum belt Take drum belt from accessories box. Open drum compartment door. 1. Take drum belt from accessories box. Mount Drum belt m belt Take drum belt from accessories box.
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154 | Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Plug & Play Installation Manual Close drum compartment door. 5. Close drum compartment door. If the printer is not used for a long time (at least 4 weeks), it is recommended to remove the belt.
Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Plug & Play Installation Manual | 155 Install output trays Install output trays Put tray support block into place. Install lower output tray. 1. Put tray support block into place. Install output trays put trays Put tray support block into place.
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156 | Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Plug & Play Installation Manual Use support block(s) if tray(s) not Put an empty label on each output tray. installed. 4. Use support block(s) if tray(s) not installed. 5. Put an empty label on each output tray.
Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Plug & Play Installation Manual | 157 Connect the cables WARNING: To avoid risk of electric shock, this equipment must only be connected to a supply mains with protective earth. WARNING: When installing the printer, care must be taken to ensure that...
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158 | Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Plug & Play Installation Manual 5. Locate the network connector and connect the network cable. 6. Move the printer to its final destination and lock the wheel. 2901J EN 20191018 0826...
Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Plug & Play Installation Manual | 159 Startup the printer Note: The films delivered with the printer are intended for test purposes only. Startup Drystar 5500/5503 Note: The procedure is identical for the upper and lower input ystar 5500/5503 tray.
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160 | Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Plug & Play Installation Manual 4. Open the upper (lower) input tray. 2901J EN 20191018 0826...
Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Plug & Play Installation Manual | 161 Verify film position tabs 1. Verify that film position tabs are installed correctly. Possible film size settings: 2. Remove film position tab. 3. Put film position tab in place and push down until it locks.
162 | Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Plug & Play Installation Manual Load film in the input trays 1. Open film box. 2. Take film pack and remove sticker. 3. Remove plastic film bag partially. 4. Slide film pack into tray and remove plastic film bag completely.
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Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Plug & Play Installation Manual | 163 6. Squeeze retainers and remove tray handle. 7. Place film ID-label and put tray handle back into place. 8. Close upper (lower) input tray. 2901J EN 20191018 0826...
164 | Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Plug & Play Installation Manual Configure network settings and print test images The printer is configured with the following APIPA addresses: Printer IP address: 169.254.10.10 Subnet mask: 255.255.0.0 Ask your network manager the following information: Printer IP address: Configure network settings &...
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3. In the Select Calibration menu, select Film. Drystar 5500, Drystar 5503 | Plug & Play Installation Manual | 165 4. Follow the instructions. (see Reference manual). d) Follow the instructions. (see Reference manual). 4. Print 40 test pages.