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  • Page 1 Drystar 5500 User manual Software 2.x...
  • Page 2 No parts of this document may be reproduced, copied, adapted or transmitted in any form or by any means without the written permission of Agfa-Gevaert N.V. Agfa-Gevaert N.V. makes no warranties or representation, expressed or implied, with respect to the accu- racy, completeness or usefulness of the information contained in this document and specifically disclaims warranties of suitability for any particular purpose.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ..................15 Operating modes ................... 17 Control modes (local and remote)..............19 The user interface ..................20 Switching on the Drystar 5500 ................ 26 Switching off the Drystar 5500 ................ 28 Chapter 2: Basic operation (operator mode) ..........29 Overview of operator functions ...............
  • Page 4 2901B EN 20040413...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1: Introducing The Drystar 5500

    Chapter Introducing the Drystar 5500 This chapter introduces the Drystar 5500 to the user and draws attention to important safety precautions. Drystar 5500 features Safety precautions Security precautions Safety compliance Privacy and security Operating modes Control modes (local and remote)

  • Page 6: Drystar 5500 Features

    Number of input trays. The Drystar 5500 is delivered with 2 input trays. Both input trays can use multiple format (8x10” up to 14x17”) films. Introducing the Drystar 5500...

  • Page 7: Network Features

    Stations and Transmitting Stations. The functionality of the Drystar 5500 is completely controlled via the network. You can control the working of the Drystar 5500 via the local keypad or via a remote PC featuring a browser functionality. Customizable features Number of output trays.

  • Page 8: Safety Precautions

    Ventilation openings may not be covered. • Always switch off the Drystar 5500 and disconnect the power cord from the outlet before carrying out any maintenance work. " Film jam removal or Cleaning the printer thermal head can be done without switching the power off.
  • Page 9 Keep hands clear from the thermal printhead. In order to reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove any covers. Type B equipment: Indicates that the Drystar 5500 complies with the limits for type B equipment. Introducing the Drystar 5500 2901B EN 20040413...
  • Page 10 Supplementary protective earth connector: Provides a connection between the Drystar 5500 and the potential equalization busbar of the electrical system as found in medical environments. This plug should never be unplugged before the power is turned off and the power plug has been removed.
  • Page 11 The appliance can only be transported with all covers closed. The appliance may not be transported continuously from one location to the other. To prevent injuries, lock the brakes when the Drystar 5500 is in place at the right location.

  • Page 12: Security Precautions

    Printed images should be treated as patient records and should only be viewed by authorized personnel. It is good practice not to delete images from the modality, until they are correctly printed. Introducing the Drystar 5500 2901B EN 20040413...

  • Page 13: Safety Compliance

    FDA 510k • FDA Part 820 Good manufacturing Practice for Medical devices • IEC 601-1 and IEC 601-1-2 • EN 60601-1:1990 + A1:1993 + A2:1995 • EN 60601-1-2:2001 • GB4943-2001 • GB9254-1998 • GB17625.1-2003 Introducing the Drystar 5500 2901B EN 20040413...
  • Page 14 Label The Drystar 5500 carries the CE, TÜV and the CUL label. To find the label location Open the front door. The label is visible inside the printer: Introducing the Drystar 5500 2901B EN 20040413...

  • Page 15: Privacy And Security

    Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) and to meet the IHE standards (Integrated Healthcare Enterprise) some security features are included in the user interface of the Drystar 5500 (available via the web pages only: under ‘Security tools’. Refer to ‘Controlling the Drystar 5500 via a remote PC (with browser)’...
  • Page 16 ‘communication allowed’ table. A Certification Authority (CA) is responsible for creating a certificate. The CA can be the hospital, Agfa or a third party. This CA distributes the certificate to the hospital security responsible or service technician, who for his part: •...

  • Page 17: Operating Modes

    Operating modes The Drystar 5500 can be operated in five modes: operator mode, key- operator mode, service mode, specialist mode, and administrator mode. Operator mode The operator mode groups all basic functions which are aimed at radiographers without special technical skills: •...

  • Page 18: 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. Refer to ‘Privacy and security’ on page 15. Introducing the Drystar 5500 2901B EN 20040413...

  • Page 19: Control Modes (Local And Remote)

    Control modes (local and remote) You can control the working of the Drystar 5500 via the local keypad or via a network remote PC. The table below gives an overview of the operating modes you can access locally or via the remote PC.

  • Page 20: The User Interface

    Status indicator LED Film input tray (Upper input tray) Film input tray (Lower input tray) Never try to open the printer when the Drystar 5500 is busy printing a film. Always follow the instructions on the display! Introducing the Drystar 5500...
  • Page 21 The status indicator LED At the right side of the display, a LED indicates the status of the Drystar 5500. Color / Light Status Action Constant Ready (stand-by) Proceed Green Busy or in key- Blinking Wait operator mode Blinking Warning status Check the display for messages.
  • Page 22 The Drystar 5500 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 Drystar 5500 has accepted the key command and is starting the operation. •...
  • Page 23 (alpha)numerical entry field from left to right. • To toggle between values in a field. " You can press and hold down an arrow key to scroll quickly through a list or a menu. Introducing the Drystar 5500 2901B EN 20040413...

  • Page 24: The Display

    The display The Drystar 5500 control panel has a backlit LCD display with 8 lines of 40 characters each. Its lay-out depends on the operating mode. Operator mode In operator mode, appropriate information is displayed, in accordance with the status of the printer.
  • Page 25 To accept an entry in a menu, press the Confirm key. • A short beep acknowledges and terminates the entry. • The Drystar 5500 will sound a long beep if you press a key that is not to be used at that moment. Introducing the Drystar 5500 2901B EN 20040413...

  • Page 26: Switching On The Drystar 5500

    LED is constant green. READY " It takes 13 minutes (starting up of the Drystar 5500 and heating up of the printhead) before you can start printing. When you send print jobs to the Drystar 5500 during this period, the display will inform you that the printer is warming up.
  • Page 27 " Refer to page for detailed information on loading films. " If the job status holds a warning or error indication: refer to ‘Troubleshooting checklist’ on page of the Drystar 5500 Reference manual. Introducing the Drystar 5500 2901B EN 20040413...

  • Page 28: Switching Off The Drystar 5500

    ‘Stopping the printing process’ page of the Drystar 5500 Reference manual. Press the Power button to switch off the Drystar 5500. " In case the printer is ready, it shuts down immediately. Otherwise it can take 20 seconds to power down.

  • Page 29: Chapter 2: Basic Operation (Operator Mode)

    This chapter will inform on how to manage the print queue, how to print films with priority and how to load new films. Overview of operator functions Managing the print queue Assigning emergency priority Deleting print jobs About Drystar 5500 consumables Loading films...

  • Page 30: Overview Of Operator Functions

    Overview of operator functions This section focuses on the basic operating principles of the Drystar 5500. After reading this chapter, the operator should be able to produce diagnostic usable hardcopies. No special technical skills are required. All basic operator functions can be activated directly by pressing a single key on the keypad.

  • Page 31: Managing The Print Queue

    Checking the print queue If jobs have been transmitted from the network to the Drystar 5500, they are put in the print queue on a first in, first out schedule. New jobs that are added to the queue get the ‘waiting’ status.
  • Page 32 (daily used name) defined during installation, the nickname is used. " If the job status holds a warning or error indication: refer to ‘Error messages while the printer starts up’ on page of the Drystar 5500 Reference manual. Basic operation (operator mode) 2901B EN 20040413...

  • Page 33: Assigning Emergency Priority

    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. Emergency jobs will be printed before other jobs that were received previously.

  • Page 34: Deleting Print Jobs

    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. Such jobs can not be deleted. On the keypad, press the Delete key. The Delete print job screen is displayed: Modality name 10:23:02...
  • Page 35 The Confirm delete screen is displayed. Delete selected job ? DELETE PRINT JOB Modality name 10:23:02 cancel confirm You can press the Escape key to return to the previous menu without deleting print jobs (‘Cancel’). Press the Confirm key to delete the print job. Printing will be resumed.

  • Page 36: About Drystar 5500 Consumables

    About Drystar 5500 consumables The Drystar 5500 can handle blue-transparent and clear-transparent films. Available film formats are 8x10”, 10x12”, 11x14”, 14x14”, and 14x17”. Both input tray can use all film formats. The key-operator can adjust the film size setting for both input trays. Refer to ‘Changing the configuration settings’...
  • Page 37 Appropriate labels have been applied on the input tray(s) by the service personnel at installation of the printer, indicating the type of new film to be loaded when the tray is empty. 4;56)4 6 * Basic operation (operator mode) 2901B EN 20040413...

  • Page 38: Loading Films

    Follow the procedures as described in this section. The Drystar 5500 will inform you in several ways that a film tray is empty: • An audible signal (5 long beeps), •...
  • Page 39 When the Drystar 5500 is printing or calculating: The display shows the following message: LOWER INPUT TRAY EMPTY PRESS THE UNLOCK BUTTON TO START LOADING PROCEDURE INPUT TRAY IS LOCKED Press the Unlock button to initiate the loading sequence. Wait while the printer is finishing printing any current jobs.
  • Page 40 When the Drystar 5500 is in the ready state: The display shows the following message: LOWER INPUT TRAY EMPTY PRESS THE UNLOCK BUTTON TO START LOADING PROCEDURE Press the Unlock button to initiate the loading sequence. From here on, the procedure is identical for the two cases.
  • Page 41 Open the empty input tray. The display shows the following message: Remove protective sheet from tray Blinking LOAD NEW FILM PACK Close input tray Remove the white (protective) film sheet. Basic operation (operator mode) 2901B EN 20040413...
  • Page 42 Take film pack, and open it. " 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. "...
  • Page 43 Remove the plastic film bag partially. Slide the film pack into the input tray, and remove the plastic film bag completely. Basic operation (operator mode) 2901B EN 20040413...
  • Page 44 Tear the plastic tape from around the film pack. Close the input tray. " The Drystar 5500 resumes printing as soon as the tray is closed. " Loading instructions are also available on the input tray cover. Basic operation (operator mode)
  • Page 45 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.
  • Page 46 Basic operation (operator mode) 2901B EN 20040413...

  • Page 47: Chapter 3: Advanced Operation (Key-Operator Mode)

    Chapter Advanced operation (key-operator mode) This chapter gives an overview of functions for the advanced user: Overview of key-operator functions Preventive maintenance schedule Cleaning the exterior Cleaning the printhead resistor line Troubleshooting checklist...

  • Page 48: Overview Of Key-Operator Functions

    The key-operator menus make it possible to use the Drystar 5500 advanced functions. The functions are described in detail in the Drystar 5500 Reference manual. For general information on the functions of the keys on the Drystar 5500, refer to ‘The user interface’...

  • Page 49: Preventive Maintenance Schedule

    Do not touch the resistor line of the printhead. • Always switch off the Drystar 5500 and disconnect the power cord from the outlet before carrying out any maintenance work. " Film jam removal or cleaning the printer head can be done without switching the power off.

  • Page 50: Cleaning The Exterior

    Cleaning the exterior Switch off the Drystar 5500 by following the procedure as described in ‘Switching off the Drystar 5500’ on page 28. Remove the power plug from the socket. Wipe the exterior of the printer with a clean, soft, damp cloth.

  • Page 51: Cleaning The Printhead Resistor Line

    Image quality problems’ on page of the Drystar 5500 Reference manual. To clean the printhead: Press the Key-operator key to enter the key-operator mode. On the Key-operator Main menu, press the Down key six times, followed by the Confirm key to select ‘Calibration’.
  • Page 52 The ‘Printhead cleaning’ screen will give instructions on what to do: Printhead cleaning 1. Open TPH Compartment 2. Clean printhead 3. Close the door after cleaning Open the drum compartment door by pulling its handle. Locate and check on sight the printhead resistor line. "...
  • Page 53 Clean the printhead resistor line. Gently pass over the resistor line a few times with a lint free cloth, slightly moistened with Isopropyl alcohol or Ethanol. Do this only in one direction, i.e. from left to right, without lifting the cloth. "...

  • Page 54: Troubleshooting Checklist

    Troubleshooting checklist The table below lists some general problems which can occur when working with the Drystar 5500. Refer to the appropriate pages of the Drystar 5500 Reference manual. • The Drystar 5500 does not print. Action Refer to Page Check the Drystar 5500 ‘The Drystar 5500 does not print’...

  • Page 55: Appendix A: Equipment Information Sheet

    Appendix Equipment information sheet...

  • Page 56: Specifications

    Specifications Product description Type of product Printer Commercial name Drystar 5500 Original seller/manufacturer Agfa-Gevaert N.V. Labeling TÜV-Certification Mark ULC-listing Mark Dimensions • Unpacked: width 75, length 70, height 141 Dimensions (approx. values in cm) • Packed: width 90, length 83, height 160 •...
  • Page 57 Network connectivity RJ45 twisted pair for 10/100Base-TX; Ethernet / connectors Serial RS232 connection Network protocols (TCP/IP services) FTP, Telnet, HTTP, SNMP, SMTP, LPD Dicom (Default) Image formats TIFF Postscript Optional Power consumption During operation 350 W Maximum 700 W In standby 140 W Protection against Electrical shocks...
  • Page 58 Direct thermal printing Reliability Estimated product life > 5 years and > 150 000 films (if regularly serviced and maintained according to Agfa instructions) Service interventions Max. 2 interventions / 3 years Earthquake kit (standard) Meets the CA requirements Equipment information sheet...

  • Page 59: Options And Accessories

    Drystar 5500 is a Dicom printer and can therefore be connected to all modalities supporting Dicom. Although, to ensure optimal operation and image quality, Agfa has made the effort to test and release the Drystar 5500 with most of the modalities on the market. For the complete list or if you want to check on a specific modality, contact your Agfa representative.
  • Page 60 Printed in Belgium Published by Agfa-Gevaert N.V., B-2640 Mortsel-Belgium 2901B EN 20040413...

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