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PLATE CARE & PREPARATION
Prior to performing the imaging procedure provided on the following pages, the
user must be familiar with the care, handling and preparation of the PSP in order
to ensure successful image scanning. Figure 2 shows a typical plate.
Black Side or Back of PSP
Handle PSPs with Care.
K Avoid scratching or soiling PSPs.
K Do not bend PSPs or apply unnecessary pressure.
K Do not store PSPs in a hot or moist area.
K Protect the PSPs from direct sunlight and ultraviolet rays.
K Pick up the PSPs using two fingers around the edges to avoid unnecessary
contact with the plates.
CAUTION:
Plate Protection
When storing or transferring PSPs use an X-ray Cassette for PSPs.
Plate Protector. A correct size Plate Protector should be used when handling
PSPs so as not to scratch or soil the sensitive surface or nick the edges.
Note:
Cassettes must not contain intensifying screens when using PSPs.
X-ray Cassette. Place the PSP with the Plate Protector into the appropriate
X-ray Cassette with the sensitive (front) side of the PSP towards the Tube-side of
the cassette and close cassette.
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Use a Plate Protector for each plate.
PSPs may be exposed in cassettes and scanned without
Plate Protectors, however, greater care must be exercised
to not expose the PSP to light before scanning and to pre-
vent the PSP from being scratched or soiled.
White or Sensitive Side
or Front of PSP
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