Film Image Quality; Environmental Impact - Konica Minolta DRYPRO SIGMA 2 Operation Manual

Film Technical Information

Film Image Quality

The Laser Imaging Film delivers diagnostic-quality, continuous-tone images along with
sharp alphanumerics and optimum contrast. This high-quality, silver-based film provides
health care providers with the same diagnostic information they are accustomed to
viewing—including spatial resolution, contrast, and gray levels. Because it is a totally dry
imaging process, there is no image quality variability due to wet chemistry.

Environmental Impact

Tests show that the Laser Imaging Film is not considered hazardous to the environment.
As a result, you can develop, recycle, and dispose of film with less impact on the
environment than if you were using wet-developed silver halide films.
Table 1: Laser Imaging Film—US Environmental Regulations Comparison
Product Regulations
OSHA MSDS
DOT
Use permits
Disposal Regulations
EPA
DOT
* There is no Superfund liability with dry Laser Imaging Film.
† State and local laws vary. Consult appropriate regulations or authorities prior to disposal.
4–2
Wet (Silver Halide) Film
Developer Fixer
Required Required
Hazardous Hazardous
Local Local
*†
Hazardous Hazardous
Hazardous Hazardous
Wash Film
Not required Not required
No limits No limits
None None
No No
No No
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Dry Film
Film
Provided
No limits
None
No
No