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1. READY TO STORE IMAGE QUEUE 01 i L J L J ie ana ee o jo jo jo d Stat CILL S C E a el a ana ye H126_2713BC Options available at installation include Study Page dd mm yyyy mm dd yyyy yyyy mm dd e 24 hour or 12 hour Study Mode vs Page Mode By selecting the Study Mode at the Keypad you can reference studies for printing If you select the Page Mode of operation each page will be referenced as a study If the Study Reprint feature is used often it is recommended that the Study Mode versus the Page Mode be selected at the Keypad to reduce the number of studies needing to be referenced Storing Studies at the Keypad Optionally if Keypad Study Reprinting is installed studies may be identified by a unique study number When a study is generated and stored it is assigned a number 7 10 5B9615 Study Reprinting which may be a patient s Social Security number or any unique number The study number must be numerical and not exceed 11 characters The form of the study number is determined by the hospital and configured by the service provider when the system is installed Study numbers are assigned at the Keypad when the study is stored e If the Keypad is in Page Mode you will be prompted to accept or change the study number after each page
2. H126_9052AC 5 If the Replenishment Mode is Flooded and you want to change it to Auto press F1 to select Auto Replenishment Mode If the Replenishment Mode is Auto and you want to change it to Flooded press F2 to select Flooded Replenishment Mode 13 6 5B9615 Setting Up the Processor Automatic Replenishment Mode This is the standard replenishment mode of the Processor In this mode replenishment will occur under 2 conditions e The replenishment cycle is activated each time approximately 1500 cm 238 in of film has been processed This is equivalent to one 35 x 43 cm 14 x 17 in sheet of film The amount of replenisher that is added for each 1500 cm 238 in of processed film can be adjusted by the operator within a certain range The default amounts are 60 mL of developer and 85 mL of fixer The Processor will replenish to compensate for low film usage Low volume applications are those processors that process less than 75 sheets of film in 24 hours for continuous run applications or over 2 power up cycles where the last cycle is more than 3 5 hours on the replenishment timer A low volume application is further divided and different replenishment volumes are added accordingly for proper control Sheets on Current Film Count Replenishment Added over 4 Hours less than 55 sheets 1 L 125 mL hour 56 65 sheets 750 mL 93 mL 4 hour 66 74 sheets
3. oj jm jO I N s as a a ojo yo jo d Sta m m m lo B m m m jO 0 y Vick Ver i GY Wy the size of the size of Z WITT C 4 Special Format F1 5B9615 4 7 User s Manual Special Format F2 Special Format F2 allows the printing of two large images and nine smaller images Locate group A and B in the figure below These eight keys represent two image store positions Any of the keys within a group may be selected to store or delete the image for these positions Solid red LEDs illuminate in all four positions when the position is filled Locate group C in the figure below These nine keys represent nine separate image store positions Each key is used to store or delete an image in its assigned position A solid red LED illuminates the position chosen A B i m i C MAHI ss Reverse ae 2 T J Poe e oS eee iy YH the ae of Yj a a 6 up YH Yul Ll eas aaa Wz P i I Yyyyay h A YAG Special Format F2 H126_2716HC 4 8 5B9615 Keypad Functions Special Format F3 Slides The F3 Special Format option provides 35 mm landscape slides in a 12 up format 4 rows of 3 columns G Important Printed slides may not include all of the original image data Do not use slides for primary diagnosis The Lase
4. F1 SELECT BY F2 SELECT BY DATE TIME F3 SHOWN DEFAULT LIST OTHER KEYS TO EXIT 12 Press F1 to select the study by Study The Study Entry screen displays 13 Type the study and press E The message Study Search in Progress Please Wait displays briefly Then the closest matching study displays on the screen Because you selected Study the study number displays first with the date and time following it as shown in the example below 00123456789 03 23 1995 03 51PM CT3 F1 BACK F2 NEXT F3 PROTECT F4 QUIT From this screen you may scroll backward F1 or forward F2 to find the exact study you want to reprint or you may press F3 to protect the study see Protected or Unprotected Studies page 7 8 14 When the correct study number displays on the screen press Print to print the job 7 16 5B9615 Troubleshooting and Error Messages Section 8 Troubleshooting and Error Messages Table of Contents Description Page Troubleshooting 2 Film Transport 3 Film Transport with a Kodak X Omat 180 LP or 180 LPS Processor 4 Film Transport with Receive Magazine 5 Film Jams 6 Error Messages 11 General Information 11 Show Error Log Screen 11 Error Recovery 13 Error Recovery Screen 14 Preventive Maintenance 15 Cleaning and Sterilization 15 Maintaining the Densitometer 16 How to Contact Service Personnel 19 5B9615 8 1 User
5. READY TO STORE IMAGE F2 TO SWITCH CONTROL QUE FE 00 The keypad features are Store availability depends on the imaging device Print availability depends on the imaging device Delete Mode availability depends on the imaging device Delete Image availability depends on the imaging device Study Not Available Stat Reverse Copies Format availability depends on the imaging device Program Select Printer F3 Select Film F4 Footswitch support gt Note If a particular feature is not available the unit will sound a tone when you try to access the feature gt Note Pressing F2 again will return you to the Display Mode screen 5B9615 4 29 User s Manual 4 30 5B9615 Control Terminal Section 5 Control Terminal Table of Contents Description Page Overview 2 The Main Menu 3 Reaching the Main Menu 5 Procedure 7 Operational Mode 8 Change Format 9 Number of Copies 9 Print Priority 9 Rotation 9 Interpolation Type 9 Select Film 9 Polarity 9 Store Position 10 Print a Page 10 Delete Defined 10 Delete a Position 10 Delete a Page 10 Page Function and Parameter Function 10 Image Setup 11 Common Text 12 Update Text 13 Deleting Text 13 Change Destination 14 Troubleshooting the Control Terminal 14 Blank Display Screen 14 Garbled Screen 14 Locked Screen 15 Vertical Misalignment of Display Screen 15 Error Codes 15 5B9615 5 1
6. Keypad Functions Storing Images and Printing Pages Position Store Keys This section describes storing images and printing pages using a Keypad If autofilming is used or these functions are controlled by the imaging device check the appropriate imaging device manual for the correct procedures Most formats activate the Position Store keys on the Keypad READY TO STORE IMAGE QUEUE 01 LILI o jao K ho i a am ao a T CESR ee ee o o jo jo N ana i T T c C E Fa i e a H126_2713BC 5B9615 4 5 User s Manual Storing Images 1 Before storing images check that the desired Format and Program options are selected 2 To store an image press a Position Store key or the Store bar L gt Note e The default sequence for storing images is from left to right top to bottom e If the Position Store keys are not illuminated for the selected format use the Store bar to store images e A Supply Magazine or Receive Magazine does not have to be present to store an image e You can continue storing or printing images even when the Printer is out of film or in an error condition Setting Formats The procedures for changing options are listed below The options are changed through the Keypad The Kodak Ektascan 2180 Laser Printer retains
7. gt Note If you enter a time that is invalid such as 1269 the message Invalid Time Please Re Enter displays The message Study Search in Progress Please Wait displays briefly Then the closest matching study displays on the screen Because you selected Date Time the date and time displays first with the study number following it as shown in the example below 03 23 1995 03 51PM 00123456789 CT3 F1 BACK F2 NEXT F3 PROTECT F4 QUIT From this screen you may scroll backward F1 or forward F2 to find the exact study you want to reprint or you may press F3 to protect the study see Protected or Unprotected Studies page 7 8 9 When the correct study number displays on the screen press Print to print the job Reprinting a Study Using Study To reprint a study based on the study number do the following steps As an example we want to reprint a study that was stored as the study number 00123456789 ENTER STUDY NUMBER ENTER FOR AS SHOWN OR INPUT NEW READY TO STORE IMAGE 5B9615 7 15 User s Manual 10 From either of the screens shown above press F1 The following screen displays PRESS F1 TO REPRINT LAST STUDY F2 REPRINT OPTIONS OTHER KEYS TO EXIT 11 Press F2 Reprint Option to reprint a previous study for reprinting The following screen displays
8. tone sounds READY TO STORE IMAGE QUEUE 01 LLI A bel H126_2713BC The Keypad and complete explanations of specific key functions will be discussed in more detail in Section 4 Keypad Functions 2 14 5B9615 Printer Overview Footswitch Description The Footswitch connects directly to the back of the Keypad Pressing the Footswitch stores an image just like the Store bar on the Keypad stores an image left to right top to bottom 5B9615 User s Manual Control Terminal The Control Terminal can be used to substitute or supplement existing autofilming or Keypad features for any device that sends commands to the Laser Printer The Control Terminal and its features will be discussed in detail in Section 5 Control Terminal Control Terminal H126_0021ACA H126_0021AA 2 16 5B9615 Basic Operations Section 3 Basic Operations Table of Contents Description Page Start Up and Shutdown 2 Start Up 2 Shutdown 3 Selecting Film 4 Loading and Unloading Film 5 Access Magazines Screen 6 Changing Film Size 8 Loading Roomlight Film in the Supply Magazine 9 Unloading Film from the Receive Magazine 16 Loading Film in the Darkroom 20 Loading Film into a Partially Empty Magazine 22 Using the Control Panel 23 5B9615 3 1 User s Manual Star
9. e If the Keypad is in Study Mode each page of the study will have the same number With the Keypad Option installed in addition to date and time and source you will have the added convenience of reprinting studies based on the study number Additionally you will be able to change the order of the display so that either date and time or study number displays at the top right of the screen To Store a Study Using a Study Number STUDY NO ENTER FOR AS SHOWN OR INPUT NEW 1 From the screen shown above type the study number and press e The following screen displays READY TO STORE IMAGE 2 Press Store 5B9615 7 11 User s Manual Reprint Options The Reprint Options Menu is the F3 selection of the Program Menu This menu allows the user to reprint images that are stored as pages or studies F1 STUDY OPTIONS F2 SORTING OPTIONS F3 REPRINT OPTIONS F4 UNAVAILABLE Study Options Study Options allows you to set up all sources or a single source for searching for studies Once you have set up a single source only the studies from that source will be available for display and reprinting To change the source setting press Program F3 F1 The following screen displays CURRENT SETTING MANAGE ALL SOURCES F1 MANAGE STUDIES FOR CT3 OR ENTER Press Enter to select this settin
10. 100 F 60 mL 85 mL 65 mL 65 mL 48 9 C 120 F 5B9615 11 7 User s Manual Using the Access Code Only the Service Representative and the Key Operator should use the access code The access code 4213 is necessary to change setup information that is preset at the factory like default settings The access code is not necessary to change the Dryer temperature The access code must be entered at the Processor Setup Access Screen Use the Control Processor Screen to enter the Processor Setup Access Screen CONTROL PROCESSOR Processor Ready Dev temp 100 0F Set 100 0F Fix temp 100 0F Set 100 0F Dry temp 119 5F Set 120 0F F1 Increase Dry Set F2 Decrease Dry Set F3 Setup Processor F6 Return Select the desired function F F J F E F F1 Fe f Fs Fa F54 F6 H126_9049AC Press F3 to display the Processor Setup Access Screen This selection only appears as an option on the screen when there is no film in the Processor 11 8 5B9615 Processor Overview Processor Setup Access Screen PROCESSOR SETUP ACCESS Processor Ready XXXX 1 2 3 F4 4 F6 C Enter access code or cancel request ancel Request H126_9050AC The Control Panel Function keys F1 through F4 represent the numbers 1 through 4 respectively and must be pressed
11. User s Manual Overview The Control Terminal can be used to supplement autofilming or Keypad features for any device that sends commands to the Laser Printer These features include Dmin and Dmax settings contrast adjustment and common text L gt Note Occasionally an autofilming device will override a desired function that has been set up with the Control Terminal If this happens contact your Service Representative regarding the operation of the imaging device with the Laser Printer Control Terminal H126_0021ACA H126_0021AA 5 2 5B9615 Control Terminal The Main Menu Overview The Control Terminal Main Menu allows access to four groups of options Operational Mode Enter Format Enter Number of Copies Set Print Priority Set Rotation Enter Interpolation Type Select Film size and base Set Polarity Set Page Functions Return Image Setup Enter Widow Width Enter Window Level Set Border Density Set Trim Enter Contrast Enter Image Dmin Enter Image Dmax Enter Border Dmax Change Key Curve Shape Curve Series Return e Common Text Setup Update Text Delete Text Return 5B9615 5 3 User s Manual e Change Destination Used for redirecting inputs sources to alternative Kodak Ektascan Laser Printers on a network For details of this operation refer to the User s Guide for the Kodak Ektascan Network Interface for Laser Printer Interconnect Caution Never press Set Up
12. e fixer replenishment volume gt Note The temperature setpoint for the fixer solution is a minimum setpoint The temperature may rise above this setpoint Press F6 to return to the previous screen 5B9615 13 17 User s Manual Standby Mode If the 180 LP or 180 LPS Processor doesn t receive film for approximately 60 seconds after the last film has exited the Processor will enter standby mode When the Processor goes into standby mode the following events occur e the water supply is turned off unless it is needed to cool the developer e the developer is maintained at setpoint temperature The fixer is maintained at setpoint temperature or higher since it is not cooled e the Dryer Heater and Blower turn on and off at a fixed interval of 45 seconds The Blower is turned on and the temperature is checked If necessary the Heater turns on until the setpoint temperature is reached Once the proper temperature is reached the Blower and Heater turn off and stay off for 45 seconds when the cycle is repeated e the Drive Motor and water supply will turn on and off every 8 minutes for 114 minutes to keep the Rollers wet The Processor will come out of standby mode and operate when a film is printed and sent to the Processor Display Units When your system is installed and configured the installer can select the temperature display format for English F or metric C temperature units If you need to chan
13. 5B9615 3 13 User s Manual 11 If you removed the Supply Magazine from the Supply Magazine Drawer return it to the appropriate Supply Magazine Drawer in the Laser Printer 12 Push the Supply Magazine Drawer all the way in until it latches and close the Film Door of the Printer film door Supply Magazine drawer H126_0717GCA H126_0717GA 3 14 5B9615 Basic Operations 13 The operator has the option of pressing F1 at the Control Panel to start printing or to access other features These features include the calibration or the transport of the film through the Printer to the docked Kodak X Omat 180 LP or 180 LPS Processor If none of the options is selected within a preset time delay the Printer will automatically start printing gt Note The time delay 1 60 seconds is configured at installation A motor will remove the package from the film The Printer will become Ready and the Display Screen will indicate that the Supply Magazine is full of film LLL aAZETZ X amp X0MnHEEEEEEEEEEZEEE Y 5 g CONTROL PRINTER 3 Z Not Printing G A Supply 1 35 x 43B A Z Supply 2 8x 10C Z V M4 Z j A Receive mag o j gt Processor Z G F1 Start Printing Z F2 Manage Study Reprinting Z F3 Access Magazines Z F4 Other Functions 4 Select the desired function Gg Z Y ME qpanahaaa7D DEE E F EZ 7 EF Zz i Z Z A 7 q Fi F2 F3
14. A 4 digit password which must be entered by a Service Representative or a key operator to set up the Processor or to change Processor default settings The Audio menu selection that allows you to specify a preference for audible feedback from the Keypad Steam cleaning under pressure to sterilize Printer control operations is accessed through an imaging device s console or workstation Replenishment solutions are added when an area of film equivalent to approximately 1500 cm 240 in has been processed For example one 35 x 43 cm 14 x 17 in sheet of film The autoprint option allows you to specify that a page should be sent to the print queue automatically when the page format has been filled with images Optional Keypad which can be used when an autofilming imaging device is connected to the Laser Printer It provides additional functions over what is available through the imaging device console autofilming link A method which uses the 4 bordering pixels top bottom left and right to create a new pixel that results in smoother edges of the images Located on the Sorter for the 180 LP or 180 LPS Processor there are 9 Bins for collating films Each Bin is identified with a number and a customer written label naming the imaging device assigned to it 5B9615 User s Manual Border Dmax Calibrating Cleared Common Text Control Terminal Cubic Convolution Cubic Spline Cubic
15. e Start Printing e Stop Printing When the Start Printing function is invoked the Printer toggles the command and if necessary changes the prompt line to Initializing mechanisms please wait Then the Printer enables the other commands and changes the printer state to either Printing or Ready When the Stop Printing function is invoked the Printer toggles the command and changes the state to Not printing 3 24 5B9615 Basic Operations Manage Study Reprinting The Manage Study Reprinting Screen is discussed in Section 7 Study Reprinting It is accessed when you select F2 on the Control Printer Screen LILI LLL LL Z MANAGE STUDY REPRINTING Yy 42 Studies Printing SOURCE STUDIES Z cT1 9 qg E CT2 3 Yy Y CT3 5 A Z MR1 2 5 MR2 6 Y A a ft Y J F2 4 Y A F3 Manage Selected Source Z j F4 Manage All Sources y F6 Return A 4 Select Source and Manage or Manage All Sources ILL Z amp um amp zx amp 0ZaYzE amp an0anaaa00ABJEZEEEEEEE H126_9110AC 5B9615 3 25 User s Manual Select F1 or F2 to see the sources that are not displayed and to select a source If you select F3 or F4 to print studies from one or all sources the Manage Studies Screen appears MANAGE STUDIES 5 Studies Printing W 00012345689 PROT 10 Jan 95 10 32 CT3 00012345678 UNPROT 10 Jan 95 8 02
16. s Manual Change Destination Refer to the User s Guide for the Kodak Ektascan Network Interface Troubleshooting the Control Terminal Blank Display Screen If a terminal is not used for several minutes the screen will become blank to protect the screen from burning in the characters When the screen is blank use the following sequence to refresh the screen 1 Press any key 2 If the screen did not refresh turn the Control Terminal off and then on 3 Check that the Laser Printer is functioning properly 4 Check that the imaging device is communicating successfully with the Laser Printer This will indicate whether or not the interface is responding 5 If none of the above steps refresh the screen contact your Service Representative Garbled Screen If the user indicates a WYSE terminal specification when it is nota WYSE terminal and makes a selection from the Mode Selection Menu with the non WYSE terminal the Control Terminal display may show a garbled message If the user presses Esc and the system returns to the Mode Selection Menu nothing further needs to be done If the terminal does not respond to the Esc key the terminal parameters may have been changed by the error Reset the parameters to their original values and press Esc At the Terminal Selection Menu select the correct specification 5 14 5B9615 Control Terminal Locked Screen If the user inadverten
17. 400 mL 50 mL hour gt Note The Replenishment Pumps will automatically turn on every hour during the 4 hour period when extra replenisher is added This is the normal operating procedure Do not be alarmed 5B9615 13 7 User s Manual Flooded Replenishment Mode In the Flooded Replenishment Mode the preset values for developer and fixer replenishment volumes are e 65 mL every 5 minutes e 65 mL for each 1500 cm 238 in of film If you wish you may change the setup information by using the function keys on the display panel See Changing Setpoints in this section A Important Before changing the replenishment volumes calibrate the replenishment system See Calibrating the Replenishment System in this section Press F2 at the Processor Setup Screen to display the Processor Replenishment Mode Screen PROCESSOR REPLENISHMENT MODE Processor Ready Replenishment Mode is Auto F2 Select Flooded F3 Fill Tanks F4 Disable Replenishment F6 Return Select the desired function H126_9053AC 5B9615 Setting Up the Processor Press F2 to select the Flooded Replenishment Mode when the film usage for the processor is only 1 or 2 sheets of film during a 4 hour period Replenishment will be added automatically e every 5 minutes achieving a minimum replenishment of 780 mL hr during the processor operation e when the equivalent film area
18. Border Option 4 21 Configuration 4 24 Contrast 4 23 Contrast Option 4 22 Curve Series 4 18 Curve Shape 4 17 Entering and Leaving the Program Function 4 14 Image Dmin Image Dmax and Border Dmax 4 22 Interpolation Type 4 20 Overview 4 12 Print Options 4 20 Rotation Option 4 26 Study Option 4 25 Tone Scaling 4 13 Trim Option 4 21 Window Level 4 16 Window Options 4 15 Window Width 4 15 Protected or Unprotected Studies 7 8 Publication History 21 1 20 8 5B9615 Index Q Quality Assurance Daily 16 6 16 9 Quick Reference Guides 9 1 R Reference Strip 3 38 Replenishment Disable 13 2 Mode 13 2 13 3 13 7 13 8 System Calibrating 13 10 Reprint Options 7 12 Reprint Study 7 7 Using Date 7 14 Using Study 7 15 Responsibility of the Manufacturer 1 6 10 2 Return 3 31 3 40 3 43 Reverse Setting 4 9 Rotation 5 9 Rotation Option 4 26 S Safety Information for the Laser Printer 1 1 Cleaning and Sterilization 1 6 Responsibility of the Manufacturer 1 6 Safety Information for the 180 LP or 180 LPS Processor 10 1 Responsibility of the Manufacturer 10 2 Select Destination Screen 3 42 Select Film 5 9 Selecting a Replenishment Mode 13 3 Automatic Replenishment Mode 13 7 Flooded Replenishment Mode 13 8 Selecting and Reprinting Images 7 14 Reprinting a Study Using Date 7 14 Reprinting a Study Using Study 7 15 Selecting Film 3 4 Service Personnel How to Contact 18 9 Set Time and Date 3 41 Setpoints Changing
19. F4 i F5 j F6 4 H126_9025AC 5B9615 3 15 User s Manual Unloading Film from the Receive Magazine The following is a summary of steps for unloading film from the Receive Magazine L gt Note Do not wear shoe types or clothing materials that might cause static such as rubber sole shoes or nylon materials 1 Select F3 Access Magazines from the Control Printer Screen WL MMUMMMMMMUMMMMMEMMUMEL A CONTROL PRINTER f Read Z Supply 1 35 x 43B Y Z Supply 2 8x 10C i aa i Y Receive mag Ci 50 y Z Z gt Receive mag A Y F1 Stop Printing Y 7 F2 Manage Study Reprinting 7 F3 Access Magazines j F4 Other Functions Z 5 FY Z Select the desired function Z Uz LLL WY E Z Z777 F1 f F2 Fs Fa Fs Fe H126_9026AC The Printer will automatically unlatch the Film Access Door 2 Open the door fully and pull the Receive Magazine Drawer all the way out 3 16 5B9615 Basic Operations Caution Do not open the Receive Magazine until you are in total darkness When the Receive Magazine is removed the software will change the count of the films in the Receive Magazine to zero G Important If the film is not removed from the Receive Magazine after removing the Magazine from the Printer a film jam may occur when the Magazine becomes full The Receive Magazine can hold 50 films 3 Take the Receive Magazine to the d
20. If calibration is not successful the Error Recovery Screen will be displayed If the calibration is successful the Printer changes the prompt to Printer calibration successful 3 Press F6 to return to the previous screen 5B9615 User s Manual Checking Calibration You may check the calibration by printing the Calibration Results Film from the Print Test Films Screen Calibration Results Film You may verify that the calibration was successful by checking the density of steps 1 9 They should be in equal increments NOT FOR CALIBRATION General CT1 12 03 06 15 May 92 Rochester NY calibration results film H126_2723AC G Important Do not use the Calibration Results Film to calibrate the Printer 6 10 5B9615 Study Reprinting Section 7 Study Reprinting Table of Contents Description Page In This Section 2 General Information 2 Study Reprinting From the Main Control Panel 4 Manage Study Reprinting 4 Reprint Study 7 Protected or Unprotected Studies 8 Keypad 10 Overview 10 Storing Studies at the Keypad 10 Reprint Options 12 Study Options 12 Sorting Options 13 Selecting and Reprinting Images 14 Reprinting a Study Using Date 14 Reprinting a Study Using Study 15 5B9615 7 1 User s Manual In This Section This section provides information for reprinting studies You can execute the Study Reprinting feature from
21. Offline Printing the Printer is in the process of printing films from the Print Queue Not printing the Printer has stopped printing films from the Print Queue Any pages that are already in progress will finish printing Ready the Printer is ready to print but the Print Queue is empty Testing the Printer is not printing films from the imaging devices but is printing test films or transporting films Offline the Printer is not accepting commands or data and is not printing films from the Print Queue The Printer is off line during power up diagnostics after certain errors and when diagnostics are run by Service Representative Turn the Printer off and on to clear the Printer and return it to a ready state e Screen specific data The screen specific graphics and text that are displayed on the top half of the screen are updated constantly to report machine status In some cases you may select data item s in this section or when the screen is displayed some items may be selected by default Selected items are displayed with a reversed selection box 5B9615 2 9 User s Manual Command Section The following information is provided on the Command Section part of the Display Screen e Up to six commands consisting of a key label and descriptive text You may perform any of the commands that appear on the screen by pressing the appropriate function key such as F1 F2 or F3
22. Processor Error Messages 18 15 Assign Processor Sorter Bins 3 43 Audio Option 4 25 Automatic Replenishment Mode 13 2 13 2 13 7 Autoprint Printing 4 10 4 24 Auxiliary Keypad 4 28 Active Keypad Mode 4 29 Display Mode 4 28 Introduction 4 28 B Base Fog Value 16 8 Basic Operations Laser Printer 3 1 Loading and Unloading Film 3 4 Selecting Film 3 4 Start Up and Shutdown 3 2 Using the Control Panel 3 23 Blank Display Screen 5 14 Border Option 4 21 C Calibrate Printer Screen 3 28 6 6 Calibrating the Laser Printer 6 1 6 5 Calibrate Printer Screen 6 6 Calibration Data Entry Screen 6 9 5B9615 20 1 User s Manual Calibration Results Film 6 10 Checking Calibration 6 10 Overview 6 2 Performing the Calibration 6 5 Using a Stored Calibration Table 6 5 When to Calibrate 6 4 Calibrating the Replenishment system 13 10 Calibration Data Entry Screen 6 9 Calibration Results Film 6 10 Carrier Board Folding 18 10 Changing Destination 5 14 Format 5 9 Film Size 3 8 Setpoints 13 14 Checking Calibration 6 10 Chemistry Mixing 12 1 Cleaning the Laser Printer 1 6 8 15 Clearing Film Jams 8 6 17 8 Common Text 5 3 5 12 Configuration Laser Printer 2 5 4 24 Configuration Processor 11 7 13 2 Contrast 4 23 Contrast Option 4 22 Control Chart 16 10 Control Panel 3 23 17 4 Access Film Path 3 28 Access Magazines Screen 3 27 Assign Processor Sorter Bins 3 43 Calibrate Printer 3 28 Control Printer Screen 3 23 Control
23. Program Options 4 12 Reprint Options 7 12 Right Side 4 3 Selecting and Reprinting Images 7 14 Sorting Options 7 13 Storing Images and Printing Pages 4 5 Storing Studies at the Keypad 7 10 Study Options 7 12 Using the Keypad 4 2 Kodak X Omat 180 LP or 180 LPS Sorter Kit 17 1 Clearing Film Jams 8 6 17 8 5B9615 20 5 User s Manual Sorter Error Messages Displayed on the Display Screen of the Laser Printer 7 12 Using the Control Panel 3 24 17 4 L Loading and Unloading Film 3 5 Access Magazines Screen 3 6 Changing Film Size 3 8 Loading Film in the Darkroom 3 20 Loading Film into a Partially Empty Magazine 3 22 Loading Roomlight Film in the Supply Magazine 3 9 Unloading Film from the Receive Magazine 3 16 M Main Menu 5 3 Change Format 5 9 Delete a Page 5 10 Delete a Position 5 10 Delete Defined 5 10 Interpolation Type 5 9 Number of Copies 4 9 5 9 Operational Mode 5 3 5 8 Overview 5 3 Page Function and Parameter Function 5 10 Polarity 5 9 Print a Page 5 10 Print Priority 5 9 Reaching the Main Menu 5 5 Rotation 5 9 Select Film 5 9 Store Position 5 10 Maintaining the Densitometer 18 16 Manage Print Queue 3 32 Manage Study Reprinting 3 25 7 1 7 4 Message Display 4 2 Mixing the Chemistry 12 1 N Number of Copies 4 9 5 9 Numeric Keypad 4 3 20 6 5B9615 Index O Operating Instructions Processor 14 1 Adjusting Dryer Temperature 14 4 Limits 16 9 Shutdown 14 5 Start up 14 2 Operational Mode 5 3 5 8
24. Ready or Printing If there are any diagnostic failures the Printer will display the Error Recovery Screen 5B9615 2 11 User s Manual Control Printer Screen The following screen will be displayed most of the time during normal operation Display Screens will be discussed in more detail in Using the Control Panel of Section 3 size and type of film in Supply approximate film level Magazines in Supply Magazine s current l destination screen title Printer state Wa TTL Wi YUJI LIE UY Y CONTROL PRINTER 4 Ready VW ji Supply 1 35 x 43B Supply 2 8x 10C Receive mag 6 Y __ gt Processor Z Z F1 Stop Printing y F2 Manage Study Reprinting G j F3 Access Magazines A F4 Other Functions A 3 Select the desired function A Z WLI LLL number of commands films in prompt Receive Magazine H126_9022GCA H126_9022GC 2 12 5B9615 Printer Overview Keypad Overview The following information explains the basic functions of the Keypad that can be used with the Laser Printer The Keypad is a device that allows the user to enter commands which control the storing of images and the subsequent printing of those images Each Keypad is independent and may be used to select parameters that are specific to that imaging device There can be up to eight Keypads on a system and they can be located up to 60 mete
25. 13 14 Setting Formats 4 6 Setting Up the Kodak Process Control Densitometer 16 3 5B9615 20 9 User s Manual Setting Up the Processor 13 1 Calibrating the Replenishment System 13 10 Changing Setpoints 13 14 Display Units 13 18 Processor Configuration 11 7 13 2 Selecting a Replenishment Mode 13 3 Standby Mode 13 18 Show Error Log Screen 8 11 Show More Functions 3 30 3 40 3 43 Show Printer Info 3 37 Shutdown Printer 3 3 Shutdown Processor 14 5 Sorter Error Messages Displayed on the Display Screen of the Laser Printer 17 12 Sorter Kit 17 1 Sorting Options 7 13 Special Format F1 4 7 Special Format F2 4 8 Special Format F3 Slides 4 9 Speed Index 16 8 Standby Mode 13 18 Start Up and Shutdown Laser Printer 3 2 Start Up Processor 14 2 STAT Printing 4 10 Sterilizing the Laser Printer 1 6 8 15 Store Position 5 10 Storing Images 4 6 Storing Images and Printing Pages 4 5 Autoprint Printing 4 10 Number of Copies 4 9 Position Store Keys 4 5 Printing Pages 4 10 Reverse Setting 4 9 Setting Formats 4 6 Special Format F1 4 7 Special Format F2 4 8 Special Format F3 Slides 4 9 STAT Printing 4 10 Storing Images 4 6 Storing Studies at the Keypad 7 10 Study Deleting 4 11 Study Mode vs Page Mode 7 10 20 10 5B9615 Index Study Option 4 25 Study Options 7 12 Study Reprinting 3 25 7 1 7 4 From the Main Control Panel 7 4 General Information 7 2 Keypad 7 10 Study Mode vs Page Mode 7 10 Study Reprin
26. 15 18 1 5B9615 User s Manual Appendix A Setting Up Supply Magazines Overview There are two film types blue base and clear base and four film sizes 8 x 10 inch 11 x 14 inch 35 x 35 cm and 35 x 43 cm for the 2180 Laser Printer A different Supply Magazine setup is required for each film size and type The Supply Magazines are set up at the factory for 35 x 43 cm 14 x 17 inch film If a Supply Magazine needs to be changed it can be changed by the Service Representative at the customer s site When changing film size or type there are 3 adjustments that need to be made to the Supply Magazine e change the Film Guides e change the Rear Film Stop Assemblies e change the Encoding Screws 18 2 5B9615 Appendix Changing Film Guides To change the Supply Magazine Film Guides for different film sizes you will need a Torx T10 driver For 11 x 14 inch film insert Guides in locations A A and C of the Supply Magazine Remove the Film Guides from any other locations in the Supply Magazine For 8 x 10 inch film insert the Guides in locations B B and D of the Supply Magazine For 35 x 35 cm 14 x 14 inch film insert the Guides in locations A and A only For 35 x 43 cm 14 x 17 inch film remove all Guides from the Supply Magazine The following illustration shows the different Guide locations for the Supply Magazine 3 T eee ey DD q Jp
27. Control Densitometer The 21 step gray scale can also be used for manual quality assurance checks of the Processor In most cases the Processor will be a Kodak X Omat 180 LP or 180 LPS docked to the 2180 Laser Printer Printing the 21 Step Gray Scale A Important The 21 step gray scale is used only for processor quality assurance Do not attempt to calibrate the Printer with this test pattern The 21 step gray scale can be printed on film by selecting Calibration from the Print Test Films menu To access this menu do the following steps 1 Access the Control Printer menu 2 Press F4 to show Other Functions 3 Press F5 to Show More Functions 4 Press F4 to access the Print Test Films menu 5 From the displayed menu highlight the box corresponding to the Calibration test film 6 Press F5 to print the selected test film PRINT TEST FILMS Ready From Supply 2 35 x 35C To Receive mag Site 2 H Calibration O Flat Field O Cal Results O SMPTE F1 Change Supply Magazine F2 Change Destination F3 Previous Test Film F4 Next Test Film F5 Print Selected Test Film F6 Return Make selections and Print H126_9036AC 16 2 5B9615 Using a 21 Step Gray Scale for Processor Quality Assurance The following illustration represents the test pattern film showing the 21 step gray scale on the right side of the film lt USE FOR CALIBRATION OAN D
28. Date from the Other Functions Screen to display the Set Time and Date function The F1 function displays the Set Time and Date Screen Ready 1 Oct 95 F1 bee gt F3 Increase F4 Decrease F5 Set to New Values F6 Return Select the desired field s and modify when done Set H126_9094AC Press F1 and F2 to move the black highlighted box to the day month or year or the hour or minutes that you want to change Press F3 to increase and F4 to decrease the date or time value Press F5 to update the time or date to the new values 5B9615 3 41 User s Manual Select Destination Screen To select the destination for your exposed films press the F2 Control Panel function key while at the Other Functions Screen The current destination is shown as selected on the screen A Printer can be calibrated to support up to five remote Processor sites If the Receive Magazine is selected you must select a Processor site so that the correct system calibration can be used You will use the Select Destination Screen when you set up your Printer and when changing from the docked Processor to the Receive Magazine to print or changing back to the Processor This feature tells the Printer whether your exposed films should go to a docked Processor or a Receive Magazine If you add a Processor to your Printer at a later date you will use this screen to change th
29. Obtain Service Should the equipment require service refer to the sales contract for details on whom to call for service or contact the dealer for Kodak X Omat 180 LP or 180 LPS Processors who sold the equipment to you Limitations Warranty service is limited to the contiguous United States the island of Oahu in Hawaii and certain areas of Alaska This warranty does not cover e circumstances beyond the control of Kodak e misuse e abuse e attachments e accessories alterations not marketed by Kodak including service or parts to correct problems resulting from the use of such attachments accessories or alterations failure to follow the operating instructions recommended by Kodak e supply items 18 12 5B9615 Appendix Kodak makes no other warranties expressed or implied for this equipment Repair without charge is the only obligation of both Kodak and the dealer under this warranty Kodak will not be responsible for any consequential or incidental damages resulting from the sale use or improper functioning of this equipment even if loss or damage is caused by the negligence or other fault of Kodak Such damages for which Kodak will not be responsible include but are not limited to loss of revenue or profit downtime costs loss of use of the equipment cost of any substitute equipment facilities or services or claims of your customers for such damages This limitation of liability will not apply to claims f
30. On the same day at the same time expose the 21 step gray scale and process 5 films from the existing box of QC film and 5 films from the box with the new emulsion number Using the same gray scale step numbers determine the average values for the 2 groups of film for e Speed Index e Customer Upper Density Point e Base Fog Record the average values from the new box of QC film on the control chart Record the new emulsion number 16 10 5B9615 Using a 21 Step Gray Scale for Processor Quality Assurance Final Comments 1 It is recommended that a maintenance log be kept for the Processor and 2180 Laser Printer to record all service on the units This log can be used to correlate system service with system performance 2 The calibration of the Densitometer and thermometer should be checked periodically according to the recommendations of the manufacturer when available 5B9615 16 11 User s Manual 16 12 5B9615 Kodak X Omat 180 LP or 180 LPS Sorter Kit Section 17 Kodak X Omat 180 LP or 180 LPS Sorter Kit Table of Contents Description Page Introduction General Information Using the Control Panel Clearing Film Jams Sorter Error Messages Displayed on the Display Screen of the Laser Printer 12 o ANN 5B9615 17 1 User s Manual Introduction General Information The Kodak X Omat 180 LP or 180 LPS Sorter Kit is installed onto an existing Kodak X Omat 180 LP or 180 LP
31. Operations Basic for Laser Printer 3 1 Other Functions Screen 3 28 P Page Delete 4 11 5 10 Page Function and Parameter Function 5 10 Performing Calibration 6 5 Polarity 5 9 Position Delete 5 10 Position Store Keys 4 5 Preventive Maintenance for the Laser Printer 8 15 Cleaning and Sterilization 8 15 Maintaining the Densitometer 8 16 Preventive Maintenance for the Processor 15 1 Monthly 15 8 Overview 15 2 Weekly 15 3 Print Autoprint 4 10 4 24 Calibrating Printer Screen 3 28 6 6 One Page 5 10 Options 4 20 Pages 4 10 Priority 5 9 Queue Screen 3 32 3 33 STAT 4 10 Test Films 3 39 21 Step Gray Scale 16 2 Printer Overview 2 1 2 7 About this Manual 2 2 General Product Overview 2 4 Manual Organization 2 2 Process Information for the 180 LP or 180 LPS Processor 11 6 Processor Configuration 11 7 13 2 5B9615 20 7 User s Manual Automatic Replenishment Mode 13 2 Disable Replenishment 13 2 Flooded Replenishment Mode 13 2 Tank Fill Mode 13 2 Processor Configuration and Setpoints 11 7 Processor Overview 11 1 Control Processor Screen 11 3 Error Messages 18 15 Menu Flowchart 18 14 Process Information 11 6 Processor Configuration and Setpoints 11 7 Processor Setup Access Screen 11 9 Using the Access Code 11 8 Processor Setting Up 13 1 Processor Setup Access Screen 11 9 Product Overview 2 4 System Configuration Example 2 5 Program Functions 4 14 Program Options 4 12 Audio Option 4 25 Autoprint 4 10 4 24
32. Press Select Film on the Keypad L gt Note The default film size is 35 x 43 cm blue base b Press F1 to scroll through the 4 possible film sizes and 2 possible film types If a film size is available the size displays If it is not available the display will show the size and base type and not present for that film c When the desired film size displays press F2 to select it d Store and Print images 3 8 5B9615 Basic Operations Loading Roomlight Film in the Supply Magazine Film is stored in one of two Supply Magazines before it is used for printing images Each Supply Magazine will accept only one film size at a time The Supply Magazines Drawers are marked S1 and S2 to differentiate them from the Receive Magazine Drawer which is labeled with an R You do not need to remove the Supply Magazine from the Printer in order to load roomlight film Follow these steps to load the roomlight load film in the Supply Magazine 1 Check the empty Magazine indicator lights on the front of the Supply Magazine Drawer or the display on the Control Printer Screen to determine which Supply Magazine is empty 2 Pull out the Drawer of the empty Supply Magazine and open its Lid by lifting the Cover Release Latches on the 2 front corners of the Supply Magazine until the Lid latches on the supporting arm Supply Magazine f cover release latch H126_0024ACA H126_0024AA 5B9615 3 9 User s Ma
33. Sensed Replace reseat processor sorter bin assembly or open processor cover to use film bypass tray E081 Film Bypass Tray Not Sensed Replace reseat processor film bypass tray or close processor cover and install bin assembly E082 Processor Speed Error If error repeats select receive magazine Call processor service E083 Sorter Speed Error If error repeats remove films and bin assembly Open processor cover Use bypass tray E09X Sorting Error At Bin X Film may arrive at wrong bin or may be jammed in sorter Remove film E10X Sorter Film Jam At Bin X Remove jammed film If error repeats call processor service E11X Mis Sorted Film at Bin X Verify correct films in this bin If error repeats remove bin assembly and run to bypass tray E182 Processor Sorter Error Film may be jammed in sorter or in processor exit rollers Call processor service E183 Processor Sorter Error Film may be jammed in sorter or in processor exit rollers Call processor service W184 Processor Sorting Warning Film may arrive at wrong bin Processing will continue If error repeats call service 17 12 5B9615 Appendix Section 18 Appendix Table of Contents Description Page Appendix A Setting Up Supply Magazines 2 Appendix B Folding the Reusable Plastic Carrier Board 10 Appendix C Warranty Statement for the Processor 12 Appendix D Processor Menu Flowchart 14 Appendix E Processor Error Messages
34. Table 5 Performing the Calibration 5 Calibrate Printer Screen 6 Calibration Data Entry Screen 9 Checking Calibration 10 Calibration Results Film 10 5B9615 6 1 User s Manual Overview General Information Calibration is a method of ensuring consistent image appearance despite differences in film emulsions and variations in Processor chemistry Images can be stored and printed at any time during calibration If calibration takes place while the Laser Printer is printing the new calibration takes effect only when all copies of the current page have finished printing It is important to understand the difference between calibrating the Printer and calibrating the Densitometer Calibration of the Densitometer will be discussed in Maintaining the Densitometer in Section 8 You should also understand the difference between the Calibration Test Film see page 6 5 and the Calibration Results Film see page 6 10 6 2 5B9615 Calibrating the 2180 Laser Printer USE FOR CALIBRATION a fF WO N o ao N Q General CT1 12 03 06 15 May 92 Rochester NY calibration test film NOT FOR CALIBRATION N O oO A Oo General CT1 12 03 06 15 May 92 Rochester NY calibration results film H126_2721CC 5B9615 6 3 User s Manual When to Calibrate The Kodak Ektascan 2180 Laser Printer is designed to produce consistent high quali
35. Time Date Time Study number You may change the Sorting Options at any time using the following procedure 1 From Ready to Store Image screen or the Enter Study Number screen press Program F3 Reprint Options F2 Sorting Options F4 The current setting displays See the screen below which displays the Sorting Option Sort by Study CURRENT SETTING SORT BY STUDY PRESS F1 FOR SORT BY DATE TIME OR ENTER 2 To accept the displayed option Press Enter or press F1 to select the other setting in this case Sort By Date Time e When you choose Sort by Study all of the studies in the data base are sorted and available for display by study number starting with the lowest number Subsequent studies can be viewed by scrolling backward Back or forward Next e When you select Sort by Date Time all of the studies are sorted and available for display with the most recent study first Other studies on the same date are ordered by the time within that date 5B9615 7 13 User s Manual Selecting and Reprinting Images When you search for a study using Select the data will display in the order that you have indicated on the Select screen The Select feature allows you to define the order of the display for this search only The default sorting options set up in the Sorting Options page will not be affected Re
36. U fu A B B JA O ALA EJ AO O o O H126_6335AA 5B9615 18 3 User s Manual For 11 x 14 inch film the Supply Magazine Film Guides should be set up in locations A A and C as illustrated below 11 x 14 inch film H126_6330ACA H126_6330AA 18 4 5B9615 Appendix Changing the Rear Film Stop Assemblies In the Lid of the Supply Magazine there is a pair of Rear Film Stop Assemblies that keeps the film in place within the Magazine This pair of Assemblies must be located in the appropriate location for the size of film that is used The following illustration shows all of the different possible locations for the Rear Film Stop Assemblies in the Lid of the Supply Magazine Also located in the Lid of the Supply Magazine is a Comb Assembly which lines up with the teeth on the Spindle to pull the film package from the film The location of the Comb Assembly does not change To change the location of the Rear Film Stop Assemblies you will need a Torx T10 driver 8 x 10 in 11 x 14 in a 7 ay l b a1 0 Bl el k f Ie T rear film stop assemblies 35 x 35 cm 35 x 45 cm comb assembly H126_6336GCA H126_
37. are adjusted so that the Laser Printer film output matches the console monitor Unless the films no longer match the monitor do not change them Window Width To change the window width press Program F1 F1 The system will ask you to enter a window width value gt Note The valid window width value range is between 1 and 4096 e The default value is 256 e Change the window width to 4096 when connecting to a 12 bit digital output workstation or imaging device gt Note WINDOW WIDTH ENTRY WIDTH 256 Enter a value on the numeric section of the Keypad and to remain in the Program Mode press E on the numeric keypad To specify the value and exit from the Program Mode press Program 5B9615 4 15 User s Manual Window Level To change the window level press Program F1 F2 The system will ask you to enter a window level value L gt Note The valid window level value range is between 0 and 4095 e The default value is 128 e Change the window level to 2048 when connecting to a 12 bit digital output workstation or imaging device WINDOW LEVEL ENTRY WIDTH 128 Enter the value and to remain in the Program Mode press E on the numeric keypad To specify the value and exit from the Program Mode press Program 4 16 5B9615 Keypad Functions Curve Shape To change the curve shape press
38. b Fa Fs f F6 H126_9059AC Press F1 to increase the dryer setpoint in increments of 1 Fahrenheit or 1 Celsius Press F2 to decrease the dryer setpoint in increments of 1 Fahrenheit or 1 Celsius L gt Note It is important that the Dryer temperature be monitored and set to the appropriate temperature The Dryer temperature should be set to the lowest possible temperature that still allows good film drying quality But if the Dryer temperature is set too low it may cause the film to jam If film seems sticky or damp increase the temperature 14 4 5B9615 Operating Instructions Shutdown Procedure 1 Wait for all films to be printed You can check the Print Queue Screen or Control Printer Screen on the Printer to make sure that images are not being printed or in the printer queue 2 Turn off the Processor by moving the Main Power Switch to the 0 position 3 Move the main wall circuit breaker for the Processor to the OFF position 4 Turn off the water supply 5 Lift the Processor Cover to vent fumes 5B9615 14 5 User s Manual 14 6 5B9615 Section 15 Preventive Maintenance Preventive Maintenance Table of Contents Description Page Overview 2 Weekly 3 Monthly 8 5B9615 15 1 User s Manual Overview Reliable operation of the Processor requires that all parts are cleaned and adjusted correctly on a regular basis The following proce
39. blue base and clear base and four film sizes for the 2180 Laser Printer e 8x 10 inch e 11 x 14inch e 35x 35cm e 35x 43 cm L gt Note The Supply Magazines in your Printer are set up and labeled for the film sizes and types that will be used at your site If your site changes the film sizes or types that are used contact your Service Representative or see Appendix A of this manual for instructions to change the Supply Magazines setup A Important You can select a film size and type even if it isn t currently in the Printer The films will be held in the Image Buffer until the appropriate film size and type are loaded and set up in the Printer The Supply Magazine can hold 100 sheets of roomlight load film and 103 sheets of darkroom load film 3 4 5B9615 Basic Operations Loading and Unloading Film Overview To load or unload film in the Laser Printer select F3 Access Magazines from the Control Printer Screen MLL G G G G G GGG CONTROL PRINTER Yy Ready Y Z Y Supply 1 35x 43B A j Supply 2 8 x 10C A Y Receive mag 6 A i Vy gt Processor Z A f j F1 Start Printing Z F2 Manage Study Reprinting F3 Access Magazines F4 Other Functions Select the desired function RGA LILLE LLL H126_9023AC 5B9615 3 5 User s Manual Access Magazines Screen ACCESS MAGAZINES Not Printing Sup
40. cleaned by immersion nor sterilized by autoclaving Do not wash in a manner allowing fluid to flow freely over the external services To properly sterilize or clean e power down the unit e immerse a clean soft cloth in an appropriate non abrasive non corrosive sterilizing or cleaning solution e wring cloth to remove excess fluid e wipe the external surfaces free of soil Exercise caution around openings and electrical connections When soil is removed wipe external surfaces dry with clean or sterile soft cloth Responsibility of the Manufacturer The manufacturer is responsible for the effects on safety reliability and performance of the Kodak Ektascan 2180 Laser Printer only if e assembly operations extensions readjustments modifications or repairs are carried out by persons authorized by the manufacturer e the electrical installation of the relevant room complies with the appropriate requirements the Kodak Ektascan 2180 Laser Printer is used in accordance with the instructions for use L gt Note Please refer to the Kodak Ektascan 2180 Laser Printer and Kodak X Omat 180 LP or 180 LPS Processor site specifications for installation and site preparation information 1 6 5B9615 Printer Overview Section 2 Printer Overview Table of Contents Description Page About This Manual 2 General Product Overview 4 Printer Overview 7 Display Screen Overview 8 Keypad Overview 13 Control Terminal 16 5B
41. e A context specific prompt to guide you or ask you for input for your next request Not all commands are appropriate in all situations If a command is not appropriate in a particular situation it is cleared When a command is cleared the descriptive text of the command is not visible If a cleared command becomes appropriate again the Printer displays the descriptive text line of the command again In this case the command is said to be enabled Some commands toggle between two values For example in the Control Printer Screen command F1 toggles between Start Printing and Stop Printing 2 10 5B9615 Printer Overview Printer Startup Screen The Printer displays this screen when the Printer is powered up The Printer initially displays this screen with the prompt Initializing printer please wait While the Printer is recovering print jobs the prompt will change to Recovering print jobs please wait With the Image Buffer feature the Printer will reprint pages that were stored but not printed due to a power down situation After print jobs are recovered the prompt returns to the initial prompt as displayed PRINTER STARTUP A KJ Offline KODAK EKTASCAN 2180 Laser Printer 1995 Eastman Kodak Company Initializing printer please H126_9021AC When all startup diagnostics are successfully executed the Printer displays the Control Printer Screen The Printer state will be either
42. g Z Supply 1 35 x 43B Y Z Supply 2 8 x 10C Z V j Y A Receive mag 0 A 4 4 gt Receive mag Gg Y EA F1 Start Printing Vv F2 Manage Study Reprinting f Zj F3 Access Magazines Z ZY F4 Other Functions J J Select the desired function y ITZ ZEZEEEEEEZEEEKZEEE EL E SOLS LS ZLZZ Za LEZER ZIZ 4 EAS Ze F1 F2 E F3 f Fag F5q Fe H126_9124AC 5B9615 3 19 User s Manual Loading Film in the Darkroom Caution Be sure to load darkroom film in total darkness No darkroom lights or safe lights can be used If changing the size of the film the correct size Carrier Board must be used also If necessary order the correct Carrier Board from Eastman Kodak Company Service Parts Management 35 x 43 cm Carrier Board Part No 968300 35 x 35 cm Carrier Board Part No 968301 11 x 14 in Carrier Board Part No 968302 8 x 10 in Carrier Board Part No 968303 To load a film into an empty Supply Magazine 1 Make sure you have the proper film for the Magazine L gt Note Smaller films may not be loaded into Magazines that are configured for larger films 2 Place the Magazine and the film package on a clean work table Position the Supply Magazine so that the Handle is to your left 3 Open the Magazine Lid by lifting the Cover Release Latches on the two front corners of the Supply Magazine 4 Remove the Plastic Carrier Board from the Magazine and place it on the work table 5 Turn off the lights and s
43. latch ae keys 6 film door ye processor slot cover densitometer ee built in switch H126_0702GCB H126_0702GA 5B9615 2 7 User s Manual Display Screen Overview The following information briefly describes the information that is shown on the Display Screen on the Laser Printer The general screen format is VM AAA Y Z CONTROL PRINTER 3 Z Ready Z Supply 1 35x 43B A Y Supply 2 8x 10C y y yy a Uj Receive mag o f gt Processor 4 Z F1 Start Printing Y F2 Manage Study Reprinting f Y F3 Access Magazines F4 Other Functions Select the desired function 7 Y 7 jf j 7 TI Z TIJ J PLII ys ILLI PIJA is IJJ HA IILL ITTI Z Fa FS Fe H126_9123AC The screen is divided into two sections The top half of the screen is the Data Section and the bottom half of the screen is the Command Section In the Data Section the Printer provides you with information such as the screen title the printer state and screen specific data In the Command Section you can select commands and the Printer prompts you for your next action 2 8 5B9615 Printer Overview Data Section The following information is provided on the Data Section part of the Display Screen e Screen title shown in reverse video which is at the top of the Display in the highlight bar e Printer state Printing Not printing Ready Testing or
44. of the film When this item is selected the screen displays the current text specification of the imaging device and the F1 and F2 keys are used to update or delete the text 5 12 5B9615 Control Terminal Update Text If F1 is selected you can retype each line of text and then press Enter In the process change whatever items are necessary Once Enter is pressed for a line the system moves to the next line G Important The store date and time macros STORDAT STM and STORE_TIME print the dates and times that the Printer saved the images The other macros provide the date and time that the films were printed which may be later than the store date and time To print the print date time and or page number for total pages in the study type the following macros in the text Macro Printed As Example STORDAT dd MMM yy 29 OCT 92 STM hh mm 15 01 STORE_TIME yyyyMMddhhmm 199406012315 FOF nn mm 1 06 PRNTDAT dd mmm yy 29 OCT 92 S TIME hh mm ss 14 15 03 TIM hh mm 14 06 SES CTI CT1 the source of the study REPRINT_IDENTIFIER up to 11 numerical characters a unique patient identification as entered through the number Keypad Finally the system asks you to specify B for black text or C for clear text and S ave R evise or Esc to quit Deleting Text If F2 is selected the system asks for a verification before the text is deleted 5B9615 5 13 User
45. page or study ahead of all non STAT pages in the print queue Any STAT job whether it be a page or a study moves ahead of any normal job but behind an earlier STAT job in the print queue To print a STAT page 1 Press Stat before issuing the Print command or if Autoprint is enabled before storing the last image on the page When you press Stat the green indicator light is illuminated L gt Note To cancel the STAT request before sending the page to print press Stat again When you press Stat again the green indicator light is not illuminated STAT is automatically disabled when the page is transferred to the print queue or a STAT page is deleted 2 To request another STAT page press Stat again 4 10 5B9615 Keypad Functions Deleting Images or Pages Deleting Images If you are using a format for which the Position Store keys are active press Delete Image once and then press the specific Position Store key of the image to be erased If the format selected does not illuminate the position store keys you can delete images by pressing Delete Image twice This will delete the last image that was stored This method of deleting an image is available when the position store keys are illuminated Deleting Pages If operating in Page Mode press Delete Mode and then select Delete Page to delete a partial or complete page gt Note A page must be deleted before it has been placed in
46. procedure 1 Calibrate the Laser Printer 2 For each remote Keypad to a Laser Printer e Adjust the minimum to maximum density Image Dmin Image Dmax and Border Dmax Use the Keypad Program key to enter the values e Adjust the curve shape Use the Keypad Program key to enter the values e Adjust the contrast Use the Keypad Program key to enter the values 5B9615 4 13 User s Manual Entering and Leaving the Program Function To enter the Program Function press Program READY TO STORE IMAGE QUEUE 01 Hiz E L OC SESE J L H126_2717BC The Program Menu will be displayed and the numeric keypad will be active at this time F1 WINDOW OPTIONS F2 PRINT OPTIONS F3 REPRINT OPTIONS F4 CONFIGURATION To exit the Program Function press Program If a parameter has been changed and is valid it is saved L gt Note F3 REPRINT OPTIONS is discussed in Section 7 Study Reprinting 4 14 5B9615 Keypad Functions Window Options The Window Options Menu is the F1 selection of the Program Menu It allows the user to change the window width level curve shape or to print a curve series F1 WINDOW WIDTH F2 WINDOW LEVEL F3 CURVE SHAPE F4 CURVE SERIES G Important The window options are normally set at the time of installation At that time they
47. processor cover Use bypass tray E091 SORTING ERROR AT BIN 1 Film may arrive at wrong bin or may be jammed in sorter Remove film E092 SORTING ERROR AT BIN 2 Film may atrive at wrong bin or may be jammed in sorter Remove film E093 SORTING ERROR AT BIN 3 Film may arrive at wrong bin or may be jammed in sorter Remove film E094 SORTING ERROR AT BIN 4 Film may arrive at wrong bin or may be jammed in sorter Remove film E095 SORTING ERROR AT BIN 5 Film may arrive at wrong bin or may be jammed in sorter Remove film E096 SORTING ERROR AT BIN 6 Film may arrive at wrong bin or may be jammed in sorter Remove film 18 16 5B9615 Appendix E097 SORTING ERROR AT BIN 7 Film may arrive at wrong bin or may be jammed in sorter Remove film E098 SORTING ERROR AT BIN 8 Film may arrive at wrong bin or may be jammed in sorter Remove film E099 SORTING ERROR AT BIN 9 Film may arrive at wrong bin or may be jammed in sorter Remove film E101 SORTER FILM JAM AT BIN 1 Remove jammed film If error repeats call processor service E102 SORTER FILM JAM AT BIN 2 Remove jammed film If error repeats call processor service E103 SORTER FILM JAM AT BIN 3 Remove jammed film If error repeats call processor service E104 SORTER FILM JAM AT BIN 4 Remove jammed film If error repeats cal
48. s Manual 7 Open the Chute Door to check the Chute and Diverter Assemblies for film jams If the film is stuck in the rollers pull it out chute assembly Lal Ran oa UL diverter assembly H126_0726GCA H126_0726GA Caution If film has gone partly into the Processor open the lid of the Processor and pull the film out through the Processor and not back through the Printer If the wet film is pulled back through the Printer the chemicals will cause damage to the Printer parts 8 10 5B9615 Troubleshooting and Error Messages Error Messages General Information Error Messages for the 2180 Laser Printer and the 180 LP or 180 LPS Processor display on the Display Screen that is located on the Laser Printer Show Error Log Screen Press F1 from Show Printer Info Screen to display the Show Error Log Screen Printing Service 1 800 3KODAK3 Serial no 123456 Kno 123 4567 Actuations Total 59917 1995 33472 Aug 95 1994 26445 Jul 95 F1 Show Error Log F2 Show Versions F3 Show Actuations by Source F6 Return Select the desired function A H126_9035AC 5B9615 8 11 User s Manual 15 Oct 95 07 32 58 E132 Receive magazine full Access Magazines to emp
49. service Select Receive Magazine Films in processor will not be reprinted E035 PROC FIX TEMP UNKNOWN Call processor service Select Receive Magazine Films in processor will not be reprinted E036 PROC DRYER TEMP UNKNOWN Call processor service Select Receive Magazine Films in processor will not be reprinted E037 PROC UNABLE TO HEAT DEV Call processor service Select Receive Magazine Films in processor will not be reprinted E038 PROC UNABLE TO COOL DEV Call processor service Select Receive Magazine Films in processor will not be reprinted 5B9615 18 15 User s Manual E039 PROC UNABLE TO HEAT FIXER Call processor service Select Receive Magazine Films in processor will not be reprinted E040 PROC DRYER INOPERATIVE Call processor service Select Receive Magazine E042 PROC COMMUNICATIONS ERROR Call processor service Select Receive Magazine Films in processor will not be reprinted E080 SORTER BIN ASSY NOT SENSED Replace reseat processor sorter bin assembly or open processor cover to use film bypass tray E081 FILM BYPASS TRAY NOT SENSED Replace install processor film bypass tray or close processor cover and install bin assembly E082 PROCESSOR SPEED ERROR If error repeats select receive magazine Call processor service E083 SORTER SPEED ERROR If error repeats remove films and bin assembly Open
50. the number of image pixels It is mainly used for producing slides for projection A preset value that is automatically assigned to a field parameter when no value is specified 5B9615 Densitometer Density D Max D Min Drop Time Ektascan Field Film Chemical Flooded Replenishment Mode Image Image Buffer Imaging Device Glossary A device used to measure film density by comparing the intensity of the light which enters an area on one side of a processed film with the intensity of that light as it emerges from the other side of the film A measure of how black the film is The highest printable density The lowest printable density The time it takes the leading edge of a 35 x 43 cm sheet of film fed 35 cm wide to enter the Entrance Detector Rollers of the Processor and the trailing edge to exit the Dryer Rack of the Processor A trademark of the Eastman Kodak Company An area on the screen where you enter data or data is displayed The combination of film type and chemicals that is required for optimum image quality when using the Processor Developer and fixer replenishment volumes are 65 mL every 5 minutes and 65 mL for each 1500 cm 240 in of film Each picture that you take of a patient through a imaging device is called an image Also referred to as CCU Cluster Control Unit A feature that is used as a storage area before the image is processed and printed The Cluster Con
51. the most recently used format for the next page Sixteen standard formats are available They are formats 1 2 4 6 8 9 12 15 16 20 24 30 35 and Kodak formats F1 F2 and F3 The formats that are available depend upon the amount of image memory that is installed in the Laser Printer the input image size the film size and common text 1 To change formats locate the Format display on the Keypad 2 Press the A or W arrow keys below the Format display until the desired format number is displayed The Position Store keys at the left of the Keypad will light to show the store positions of the format selected Formats with more than 4 columns or 6 rows will not be displayed Formats may only be changed when no images have been stored on a page 4 6 5B9615 Keypad Functions Special Format F1 Special Format F1 allows the printing of one large image and six smaller images Locate group A in the figure below These four keys represent one image store position Any of the keys in this group may be selected to store or delete the image for this position Solid red LEDs illuminate in all four positions when the position is filled Locate group B in the figure below These six keys represent six separate image store positions Each key is used to store or delete an image in its assigned position A solid red LED illuminates the position chosen
52. the print queue Deleting Studies When in Study Mode press Delete Mode and then e Press F1 to delete the page that is currently open or press F2 to delete the entire study e Press any other key to cancel the Delete request gt Note A study must be deleted before it has been placed in the print queue by ending the study 5B9615 4 11 User s Manual Program Options Overview A Important Entering this mode could result in unintentionally changing image parameters and system set up The Program key on the Keypad allows access to the functions which do not have dedicated keys on the Keypad Included in the functions of this key are the following items e Window Options e Print Options e Reprint Options e Configuration There are sub options under the above headings Such options include Curve Shape Interpolation Contrast Autoprint Audio and Rotation Definitions of these terms can be found in the Glossary 4 12 5B9615 Keypad Functions Tone Scaling Tone scaling is a technique of making the printed images match the images on the input monitor Caution Tone scale adjustments should only be done by trained personnel A Important Before doing a tone scale adjustment verify that the monitor for the imaging device has been properly adjusted This monitor adjustment should not be changed once the tone scaling has been completed To adjust the tone scale use the following
53. 5 Show Next F6 Return H126_9112AC 5B9615 7 7 User s Manual Protected or Unprotected Studies Studies can be protected or unprotected Protected studies will never be deleted automatically Unprotected studies will be deleted when necessary to make space for new studies to be stored VIMY MANAGE STUDIES Y 5 Studies Printing W 00012345689 PROT 10 Jan 95 10 32 CT3 00012345678 UNPROT 10 Jan 95 8 02 CT3 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 T 4 Reprint Study Unprotect Study Unprotect All Studies Return Select a study and Reprint or change study Protection WLLL L gt Note H126_9111AC Protecting studies reduces the number of new studies that can be stored 7 8 5B9615 Study Reprinting If a protected study is selected and the F4 key is selected or if the F5 key is selected from the Manage Studies screen the Unprotected Study Confirm screen is accessed to confirm your selection LLL LLL UNPROTECT STUDY CONFIRM 5 Studies Printing W 00012345689 PROT 10 Jan 95 10 32 CT3 N 00012345678 UNPROT 10 Jan 95 8 02 CT3 Unprotect the selected study F1 Yes F6 No Select Yes to confirm No to quit H126_9113AC 5B9615 7 9 User s Manual Keypad Overview You can display sorted information and reprint a study at the Keypad See the illustration below to review the Keypad
54. 5B9615 4 3 User s Manual Key Function Program Allows you to access window options print options and configuration options For further information on these options see the Program Options section Study Groups several pages of images together Pressing Study signals the end of a study A study allows you to print pages 1 2 3 from imaging device A then pages 1 2 3 from imaging device B so that the pages are printed in order and not intermixed The study feature can be turned on or off Function Keys F1 through F4 Used primarily in Program mode The system will prompt you for necessary input Select printer This feature is available for Printers interconnected through the network For information regarding the operation of interconnected Laser Printers please refer to the User s Guide for the Kodak Ektascan Network Interface for Laser Printer Interconnect On networked systems if a remote Printer is the selected Printer the name of the Printer will replace Queue and Film Supply level information on the display of the Keypad Select Film Allows you to scroll through the available film sizes and types and specify which film you want to use to print images Footswitch The Footswitch connects directly to the Keypad Pressing the Footswitch stores an image just like the Store bar on the Keypad stores an image left to right top to bottom 5B9615
55. 6 All 0m3230_1 book This book file includes 0m3230_1 front om3230_1 doc through 0m3230_21 doc 5B9615 21 1 Kodak Ektascan and X Omat are trademarks 0m3230_21 doc HEALTH SCIENCES DIVISION EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY ROCHESTER N Y 14650 Printed In USA
56. 6336GA 5B9615 18 5 User s Manual For the 11 x 14 inch film that we used in the previous example the Rear Film Stop Assemblies should be set up in the middle locations as illustrated below rear film stop assemblies comb assembly spindle J F 7 i i I D el o H lo o o 11 x 14 in film H126_6347CCA H126_6347CA 18 6 5B9615 Appendix Changing the Encoding Screws To change the Supply Magazine Encoding Screws you will need a 2 5 mm Hex head wrench On the bottom of the Supply Magazine there are Encoding Screws which are sensed by Switches to communicate information about the film type to the Printer With the Magazine upside down and the Handle to the left locate Encoding Screws X1 X2 and X3 as illustrated below xs x2 x H126_6331AA The positions of Screws X1 and X2 define film size The position of Screw X3 defines the film base type Note that in the above illustration there is a Screw in X2 but not in X1 or X3 indicating that this Supply Magazine is set up for 11 x 14 in blue base film Film size X1 X2 Film base X3 8 x 10 in screw screw Clear screw 11x 14in no screw screw Blue no screw 35x 35cm screw no screw 35 x 43 cm_
57. 9615 2 1 User s Manual About This Manual 3 The User s Manual provides instructions for using all features of the Kodak Ektascan 2180 Laser Printer and Kodak X Omat 180 LP or 180 LPS Processor Refer to the manual when using the 2180 Laser Printer to become familiar with the proper operating procedures Before using the system read each section carefully Sections 2 8 of this manual are devoted to the operation of the Kodak Ektascan 2180 Laser Printer Section 9 is a Quick Reference Guide to aid when using the Keypad and to show the flow of the Operator Interface Screens Sections 11 17 discuss the operation of the Kodak X Omat 180 LP or 180 LPS Processor The Appendices located behind the Appendix tab at the back of the manual contains the following Appendix A Setting Up Supply Magazines Appendix B Folding the Reusable Plastic Carrier Board Appendix C Warranty Statement for the Processor Appendix D Processor Menu Flow Chart Appendix E Processor Error Messages Words that are italicized can be found in the Glossary which follows the Appendices An Index of alphabetized topics is included at the end of this manual Manual Organization This manual consists of the following sections e Section 1 Safety Information provides important safety information and warnings for all users Section 2 Overview provides a general description of the Printer and Processor what they do and how they do it Section 3 Basic Operations exp
58. A F1 Start Printing A v4 F2 Manage Study Reprinting Yj 7 F3 Access Magazines Zj F4 Other Functions y H Select the desired function Hi LLL LLL z F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 H126_9122AC 7 4 5B9615 Study Reprinting Y MMM MANAGE STUDY REPRINTING Z ZY 42 Studies Printing h SOURCE STUDIES Z CT1 9 Y CT2 3 Z A E cT3 5 Y f MRI 2 Y A MR2 6 A h f Fi ft F2 4 F3 Manage Selected Source J F4 Manage All Sources Y F6 Return Z Z Select Source and Manage or Z Manage All Sources WAM EEE LEZ I ZZ ZZE H126_9110AC For up to 5 sources the Printer Screen Displays e Source a 5 character name for the imaging device The Printer Display sorts if a source name is not defined for that source e Studies completed studies stored in the Printer for each source e Scroll Bar shows the position of the displayed sources relative to the entire list of sources Select F1 or F2 to see sources that are not displayed and to select a source Select F3 or F4 if you want to print studies from one source or all sources The Printer displays the total number of studies selected from the Manage Study Reprinting screen The Printer displays e Date and time that the study was stored e Source name as displayed in the Manage Study Reprinting screen e Protected PROT or Unprotected UNPROT status e A scroll bar that shows the position of the d
59. C film then the emulsion number must be tracked Each time the emulsion number changes it will be necessary to perform a crossover procedure This procedure is defined on page 16 10 3 Calibrate the Printer using the normal procedure 4 On 5 consecutive days expose the QC film using the 21 step gray scale test pattern as described on page 16 2 5 After the 5 strips have been exposed and processed use a Densitometer to read the density steps on each strip by taking the density readings from the middle of each of the 21 steps 6 Average the density values of the 21 steps for the 5 strips gt Note For users of the Kodak Process Control Densitometer the reference values for the Processor can be entered automatically Refer to the Automatic Reference Entry section in the Operation Manual for the Kodak Process Control Densitometer Publication Part Number 635933 5B9615 16 7 User s Manual Determining the Speed Index 1 Determine which gray scale step has an average density closest to 1 20 Designate this step as the Speed Index for all future Speed Index determinations 2 Record the step number on the control chart 3 Record the average Speed Index value on the control chart Determining the Base Fog Value 1 Use the 5 day average of gray scale step number the least exposed step for the Base Fog value 2 Record the average Base Fog value on the control chart Determinin
60. CT3 F1 F2 4 F3 Reprint Study F4 Unprotect Study F5 Unprotect All Studies F6 Return Select a study and Reprint or change study Protection H126_9111AC The patient identification number date and time of the study source name status protected or unprotected and scroll bar position within the list of studies are displayed 3 26 5B9615 Basic Operations Access Magazines Screen The Access Magazines function was discussed earlier in the Loading and Unloading Film Section It is accessed through the Control Printer Screen Select F3 to access this display This screen stops the printing of films and opens the Film Door so that you can fill the Supply Magazines or remove the Receive Magazine gt Note You may continue to store images and they will be held in the buffer ACCESS MAGAZINES Not Printing Supply 1 35 x 35B Supply 2 11x 14C Receive mag 41 Access magazines push in maga zine drawers and close door H126_9031AC 5B9615 3 27 User s Manual Other Functions Screen These screens allow you to perform other tasks 2 OTHER FUNCTIONS Y 15 Oct 95 09 26 Calibrate Printer Access Film Path Transport Films Control Processor Show More Functions Return H126_9032AC Calibrate Printer The F1 function displays the Calibrate Printer Screen which will be discussed in detail i
61. Convolution Curve Shape Decimation Default 19 2 The Laser Printer specifies the maximum density of the page for each page This is called the Border Dmax because black borders are printed at this density The maximum density for an image on the page is typically the Border Dmax A process that compensates for changes in film emulsions processor chemistry or the printing system to deliver consistent image quality Not all commands are appropriate in all situations If a command is not appropriate in a particular situation the command is cleared Text which is printed at the bottom of all films for a particular imaging device The text which consists of 1 line of up to 80 characters can contain the following types of information e date when the film was printed e time when the film was printed e film count within the study e any other desired text The Control Terminal communicates with the Laser Printer to provide features that are not available from an autofilming imaging device Similar in function to an Auxiliary Keypad See Cubic Spline A method of interpolation that creates new pixel values based on a weighted average of the 16 neighboring pixels A line or representation of the non linear monitor characteristics The curve shape selection is used to match the various brightness levels on the monitor so that images on film match the images on the monitor Decimation reduces the image by decreasing
62. Door will not open Therefore it is necessary to remove and empty the Receive Magazine before the Laser Printer is turned off 3 Ifa Kodak Ektascan Network Interface is installed in the Laser Printer refer to the shutdown procedure for the Network Interface located in the User s Guide for the Kodak Ektascan Network Interface for Laser Printer Interconnect 4 Turn off the Printer by moving the Main Power Switch to the OFF position 5 If a Processor is attached see the shutdown procedure of the Processor in Section 14 of Part II of this User s Manual When the 2180 Laser Printer is turned off or a power failure occurs system configuration and interface option information is saved Any films that were in the print queue waiting to be printed will be printed when the power is restored You can look at the Print Queue Screen to see the source pages total films and status of the studies in the Print Queue If no films appear in the Print Queue then the images must be restored from the imaging device again The Print Queue Screen and Print Queue information will be discussed in detail later in this section 5B9615 3 3 User s Manual Selecting Film Overview The Select Film key on the Keypad allows you to select or change the film size or type that is used by the imaging device The Control Terminal or Auxiliary Keypad may be used to select film for autofilming imaging devices There are two film types
63. ERATED WITH THE PANELS OFF AND THE INTERLOCKS DEFEATED AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO THE LASER BEAM DANGER HIGH VOLTAGE This equipment is operated with hazardous voltage which can shock burn or cause death Remove the wall plug before servicing equipment Never pull the cord from the outlet Grasp the plug and pull to disconnect DO NOT operate equipment with a damage power cord Position the power cord so that it will not be tripped over or accidentally pulled 1 2 5B9615 Safety Information for the Kodak Ektascan 2180 Laser Printer Caution DO NOT use an extension cord to power the Laser Printer Connect this equipment to a grounded outlet Refer to the Site Specifications for the Kodak Ektascan 2180 Laser Printer and the Kodak X Omat 180 LP or 180 LPS Processor for additional details This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause interference with radio communications It has been tested and found to be exempt from the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Part 15 Subpart J of FCC Rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment Operation of this equipment in a residential environment is likely to cause interference in which case the user at the user s own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct t
64. MRI Ultrasound US Nuclear Medicine NM Digital Subtraction Angiography DSA Digital Radiography DR and Computed Radiography CR A function that is listed on a menu that performs a certain action Images are grouped to form a page which are displayed on one sheet of film 5B9615 Glossary Pixel Process Time Prompt Replication Reverse Video Rotation Screen Scroll bar Sorter Study Study Reprinting Tank Fill Mode Picture element The smallest printable area in an image The number of bits per pixel determines how many gray levels are possible in the image For instance 2 bits pixel equals to 4 gray levels and 8 bits pixel equals to 256 gray levels The time that it takes the leading edge of a sheet of film to travel from the Entrance Detector Rollers of the Processor to the Exit Rollers of the Dryer Rack of the Processor Symbol text or question which asks allows a user to enter a command or response A method of interpolation of an image that creates new rows and columns of pixels next to and equal to the original pixels An image or text is shown as white on black instead of the usual black on white For example a negative is a reverse video of an image The rotation option allows you to have all images of a format rotated 90 clockwise The visible area on the display of a data terminal Located on a screen that contains a list of items the scroll bar show
65. Processor 3 30 Deleting Jobs 3 35 Manage Print Queue 3 32 Manage Study Reprinting 3 25 Other Functions Screen 3 28 Print Queue Screen 3 33 Print Test Films 3 39 Read Reference Strip 3 38 Return 3 31 3 40 3 43 Select Destination Screen 3 42 20 2 5B9615 Index Set Time and Date 3 41 Show More Functions 3 30 3 40 3 43 Show Printer Info 3 37 Transport Films 3 29 Control Printer Screen 2 12 3 23 Control Processor Screen 3 30 11 3 Control Terminal 2 16 5 1 Change Destination 5 14 Image Setup 5 11 Main Menu 5 3 Overview 5 2 Troubleshooting 5 14 Crossover Procedure 16 10 Curve Series 4 18 Curve Shape 4 17 Customer Upper Density Point 16 8 D Daily Processor Quality Assurance 16 9 Delete Defined 5 10 Deleting Images or Pages 4 11 Jobs 3 35 One Page 5 10 Pages 4 11 Position 5 10 Studies 4 11 Text 5 13 Densitometer 8 16 16 3 16 4 Density Customer Upper Point 16 8 Destination Changing 5 14 Screen 3 42 Determining the Base Fog Value 16 8 Determining the Customer Upper Density Point 16 8 Determining the Speed Index 16 8 Developer Temperature 16 9 Disable Replenishment 13 2 Display Mode 4 28 5B9615 20 3 User s Manual Display Screen Overview 2 8 Display Units 13 18 Dryer Temperature 14 4 E Entering and Leaving the Program Function 4 14 Entering Density Data into the Kodak Process Control Densitometer 16 4 Error Codes 5 15 Messages 8 11 Recovery 8 13 8 14 Show Error Log Screen 8 11 Estab
66. Processor operation PRINT TEST FILMS From Supply 2 35 x 35C To Receive mag Site 2 W Calibration O Cal Results Ready Flat Field SMPTE F2 Change Destination F3 Previous Test Film F4 Next Test Film F6 Return F1 Change Supply Magazine F5 Print Selected Test Film Make selections and Print H126_9036AC Press F1 to choose the Supply Magazine The Supply Magazine selections are based on the available Magazines Press F2 to change the destination of the test film The screen will change to either the Receive Magazine or the docked Processor Press F3 or F4 to move forward or backward through to choices of Calibration Cal Results Flat Field and SMPTE test films Press F5 to print the selected test film Press F6 to return to the Other Functions Menu 5B9615 3 39 User s Manual Return If you press F6 you will be returned to the previous screen the screen which you used to get to the Other Functions Screen Show More Functions The F5 function displays the additional options in the Other Functions Screen OTHER FUNCTIONS Ready 15 Oct 95 09 26 F1 Set Time and Date F2 Select Destination F3 Assign Processor Sorter Bins F4 F5 Show More Functions F6 Return Select the desired function H126_9037AC 3 40 5B9615 Basic Operations Set Time and Date Select F1 Set Time and
67. Program F1 F3 The system will ask you to enter a curve shape value gt Note The valid curve shape value range is between 0 and 6 The default value is 3 In some cases the curve shape may be changed if images have already been stored on a page In other cases the curve shape may be changed only when the page is empty It depends on how the Printer was configured for your site CURVE SHAPE ENTRY SHAPE 3 Enter the value and to remain in the Program Mode press E on the numeric keypad To specify the value and exit from the Program Mode press Program 5B9615 4 17 User s Manual Curve Series The allows the user to select one image print 6 curve shapes on one sheet of film and then determine which image represents the desired optimal image appearance Then the number of the selected curve shape would be entered into the system by using the Curve Shape submenu option This option is found within the Program option To use the Curve Series option 1 2 3 4 5 k l 6 4 18 Display a desired image on the monitor and do not change the image during this procedure Press Program F1 F4 Wait for the Laser Printer to do the following a store the image 6 times using 6 curve shapes b send the page to print Process that page of images Use the illustrations on the next page to select the curve shape number of the image with opt
68. Publication No 5B9615 OCT95 Supersedes 4B4858 6 94 User s Manual for the Kodak Ektascan 2180 Laser Printer and the Kodak X Omat 180 LP or 180 LPS Processor ee wW H126_0703AA Kea HEALTH SCIENCES DIVISION Eastman Kodak Company PLEASE NOTE The information contained herein is based on the experience and knowledge relating to the subject matter gained by Eastman Kodak Company prior to publication No patent license is granted by this information Eastman Kodak Company reserves the right to change this information without notice and makes no warranty express or implied with respect to this information Kodak shall not be liable Table of Contents Description Page Section 1 Safety Information for the Kodak Ektascan 2180 Laser Printer 1 1 Section 2 Printer Overview 2 1 About This Manual 2 2 General Product Overview 2 4 Printer Overview 2 7 Display Screen Overview 2 8 Keypad Overview 2 13 Control Terminal 2 16 Section 3 Basic Operations 3 1 Start Up and Shutdown 3 2 Selecting Film 3 4 Loading and Unloading Film 3 5 Using the Control Panel 3 23 Section 4 Keypad Functions 4 1 Using the Keypad 4 2 Storing Images and Printing Pages 4 5 Deleting Images or Pages 4 11 Program Options 4 12 Auxiliary Keypad 4 28 Section 5 Control Terminal 5 1 Overview 5 2 The Main Menu 5 3 Image Setup 5 11 Change Destination 5 14 Troubleshooting the Control Terminal 5 14
69. Replenishment mode is Automatic or Flooded 1 To select a replenishment mode press F4 at the Other Functions Screen to see the Control Processor Screen CONTROL PROCESSOR Processor Ready Dev temp 100 0F Set 100 0F Fix temp 100 0F Set 100 0F Dry temp 119 5F Set 120 0F F1 Increase Dry Set F2 Decrease Dry Set F3 Setup Processor F6 Return Select the desired function H126_9049AC 5B9615 13 3 User s Manual 2 Press F3 at the Control Processor Screen to display the Processor Setup Access Screen PROCESSOR SETUP ACCESS Processor Ready XXXX F1 1 F2 2 F3 3 F4 4 F6 Cancel Request Enter access code or cancel request H126_9050AC 13 4 5B9615 Setting Up the Processor 3 Enter the four digit Access Code PROCESSOR SETUP Processor Ready Cycle is Rapid Replenishment Mode is Auto F2 Change Replen Mode F3 Setup Process F4 Dev Replen Calibration F5 Fix Replen Calibration F6 Return Select the desired function H126_9051AC 5B9615 13 5 User s Manual 4 Press F2 to change the replenishment mode PROCESSOR REPLENISHMENT MODE Processor Ready Replenishment Mode is Flooded F1 Select Auto F3 Fill Tanks F4 Disable Replenishment F6 Return Select the desired function
70. S Processor The Kodak X Omat 180 LPS Processor is a Processor that has the Sorter installed at the factory The Sorter has 9 Bins with a capacity to hold 50 films each and accepts all film sizes including mixed film sizes Each Bin is identified with a number and a customer written label naming the imaging device assigned to it Assignment of Bins is done at the Assign Processor Sorter Bins Screen on the Printer by the operator or automatically by the Laser Printer Films are stacked in each Bin in the order they are printed g lae v H126_0730AA 17 2 5B9615 Kodak X Omat 180 LP or 180 LPS Sorter Kit The operator can sort by Bin or by Study Sort by Bin allows the operator to assign a separate Bin for each imaging device Sort by Study allows the operator to assign a separate Bin for each Study gt Note In order to sort by Study the keypad must be set up for Study Mode See page 4 25 Do not allow more than 50 films to accumulate in a Bin Overfilling the Bins causes the films to jam in the Sorter film path Assign more than one Bin to any imaging device that will accumulate more than 50 films at one time If it is not possible to assign multiple Bins retrieve the films before the Bin collects more than 50 films The Printer will automatically assign the unassigned Bin with the lowest number to a source when it prints a study for that source if the source is not assigned a Bin by the opera
71. Section 6 Calibrating the 2180 Laser Printer 6 1 Overview 6 2 Calibrating the 2180 Laser Printer 6 5 2 5B9615 Section 7 Study Reprinting 7 1 In This Section 7 2 General Information 7 2 Study Reprinting From the Main Control Panel 7 4 Keypad 7 10 Section 8 Troubleshooting and Error Messages 8 1 Troubleshooting 8 2 Film Transport 8 3 Error Messages 8 11 Preventive Maintenance 8 15 How to Contact Service Personnel 8 19 Section 9 Quick Reference Guides 9 1 Section 10 Safety Information for the 180 LP or 180 LPS Processor 10 1 Section 11 Processor Overview 11 1 Introduction 11 2 General Information 11 2 Control Processor Screen 11 3 Process Information for the 180 LP or 180 LPS Processor 11 6 Processor Configuration and Setpoints 11 7 Using the Access Code 11 8 Processor Setup Access Screen 11 9 Section 12 Mixing the Chemistry 12 1 Section 13 Setting Up the Processor 13 1 Processor Configuration 13 2 Selecting a Replenishment Mode 13 3 Calibrating the Replenishment System 13 10 Changing Setpoints 13 14 Standby Mode 13 18 Display Units 13 18 Section 14 Operating Instructions 14 1 Start Up 14 2 Adjusting Dryer Temperature 14 4 Shutdown 14 5 Section 15 Preventive Maintenance 15 1 Overview 15 2 Weekly 15 3 Monthly 15 8 Section 16 Using a 21 Step Gray Scale for Processor Quality Assurance 16 1 Overview 16 2 Printing the 21 Step Gray Scale 16 2 Setting Up the Kodak Process Control Densitometer 16 3 5B9615 3
72. User s Manual 4 Entering Density Data into the Kodak Process Control Densitometer Items Needed for Processor Quality Assurance Establishing the Baseline Determining the Speed Index Determining the Base Fog Value Determining the Customer Upper Density Point Developer Temperature Establishing Operating Limits Daily Processor Quality Assurance Evaluating the Control Chart Crossover Procedure Final Comments Section 17 Kodak X Omat 180 LP or 180 LPS Sorter Kit Introduction General Information Using the Control Panel Clearing Film Jams 16 4 16 6 16 7 16 8 16 8 16 8 16 9 16 9 16 9 16 10 16 10 16 11 17 1 17 2 17 2 17 4 17 8 Sorter Error Messages Displayed on the Display Screen of the Laser Printer Section 18 Appendix Appendix A Setting Up Supply Magazines Appendix B Folding the Reusable Plastic Carrier Board Appendix C Warranty Statement for the Processor Appendix D Processor Menu Flowchart Appendix E Processor Error Messages Section 19 Glossary Section 20 Index Section 21 Publication History 17 12 18 1 18 2 18 10 18 12 18 14 18 15 19 1 20 1 21 1 5B9615 Safety Information for the Kodak Ektascan 2180 Laser Printer Section 1 Safety Information for the Kodak Ektascan 2180 Laser Printer Because the imaging sections of laser printers imagers are designed differently the printed image size displayed on film media will differ among models of laser printers E
73. a fF ON General CT1 12 03 09 15 May 93 Rochester NY H126_0032AA Setting Up the Kodak Process Control Densitometer For complete instructions on setting up the Kodak Process Control Densitometer refer to the Operation Manual for the Kodak Process Control Densitometer Publication Part Number 635933 available from X Rite 616 534 7663 gt Note The Densitometer has 16 channels Each channel monitors a single processor Therefore it is necessary to dedicate and set up a channel for each processor in your department There are 4 parameters which should be monitored e Speed Index S Index e Base Fog B Fog e Customer Upper Density Point CUDP e Developer Temperature Temp F gt Note Contrast Index C Indx does not need to be monitored It is recommended that the factory preset Densitometer value of Dmax be changed to CUDP value to more accurately describe the variable monitored For more information refer to the section Determining the Customer Upper Density Point on page 16 8 5B9615 16 3 User s Manual Entering Density Data into the Kodak Process Control Densitometer 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Use N and H to select the channel for storing the processor monitoring values Orient the 21 step gray scale pattern film with its emulsion side down for insertion into the Densitometer as illustrated Position the film against the Stop of the Densitome
74. afelights 3 20 5B9615 Basic Operations 6 Open the film package and with the notch in the front right hand corner or the rear left hand corner put the stack of film inside the Plastic Carrier Board as illustrated in the side view below plastic carrier board film H126_3700ACA H126_3700AC 5B9615 3 21 User s Manual 7 Put the combined film and Plastic Carrier Board into the Supply Magazine as illustrated below Supply Magazine notch plastic carrier film board H126_0009ACA H126_0009AA 8 Close the Magazine Lid by lifting the Release Button on the left hand side of the Supply Magazine lowering the Lid and pressing on the Magazine Lid until it latches on both sides 9 Return any unused film to its light tight container and turn on the darkroom safelights Loading Film into a Partially Empty Magazine When loading film into a partially empty Magazine 1 Make sure to turn off all room lights before opening the Magazine Lid 2 Place the new film under the old film to rotate the film in the Magazine 3 22 5B9615 Basic Operations Using the Control Panel The Control Panel on the front of the Printer contains a Display Screen and six Control Panel function keys The Control Panel function keys are labeled F1 through F6 and they correspond to options which appear in the Command Section of the Display Screen Control Printer Screen The Control Printer Scree
75. areas Area Function Top line left side System status for example Ready to Store Image Top line right side Number of pages remaining in the queue for the associated imaging device Other imaging devices will have their own queues that will be displayed on their keypads Bottom line left side Displays information about such items as deleted images Bottom line right side Displays up to 5 boxes to indicate the Film Supply level of the selected film size for this Keypad Each box represents 25 sheets of film L gt Note The maximum number of boxes displayed is 5 If there are more than 125 sheets of supply film 5 boxes are displayed Since there are 2 Supply Magazines the Printer can hold more than 200 sheets of one kind of film 4 2 5B9615 Keypad Functions Numeric Keypad The left side of the Keypad functions both as Position Store Keys and as a numeric keypad The numeric keypad is backlit only when the user is in the Program Mode When the Keypad is used as a position store indicator green indicates that the position is available for storage Flashing green indicates that a position will be used next by the store function A position flashes red as an image is stored Solid red indicates a stored image Keypad Right Side Key Function Store Bar Allows you to store an image into the next default position left to right top to bottom Print Key Allows you to send a page
76. arkroom Caution Unload the darkroom film in total darkness No darkroom lights or safe lights can be used 4 Turn off all darkroom lights and safelights 5B9615 3 17 User s Manual 5 Unlatch the two Side Latches to open the Magazine Lid L gt Note When the Receive Magazine is new the Side Latches may be stiff and difficult to open Receive Magazine H126_0012ACA H126_0012AA 6 Remove the film slowly handling the films by the edges only Flip the film over so that it is emulsion side up 7 Process the film with the emulsion side up 8 Turn on darkroom safelights and lights 9 Close the Magazine Lid and press in on the 2 Side Latches until they snap into place 10 Return the Receive Magazine to the Receive Magazine Drawer push the Drawer all the way in and close the Film Door 3 18 5B9615 Basic Operations 11 The operator has the option of pressing F1 at the Control Panel to start printing or to access other features These features include calibration or the transport of the film through the Printer to the docked Kodak X Omat 180 LP or 180 LPS Processor If none of the options is selected within a preset time delay the Printer will automatically start printing gt Note The time delay 1 60 seconds is configured at installation 2 QqaaqnaHAEETET depmnHADHZBZxqqqoq0zTz7ZZZ Z CONTROL PRINTER Z Not Printing J 5
77. at the top right of the Control Terminal keyboard This key is used to reconfigure the Terminal Pressing it will invalidate the customized installation default settings for the Control Terminal If Set Up is accidentally pressed and a menu is displayed press Set Up again to exit from that menu 5 4 5B9615 Control Terminal Reaching the Main Menu Follow these steps to reach the Main Menu 1 Verify that the Control Terminal is turned on The ON OFF switch is on the right side of the Terminal with the Brightness and Contrast adjustments 2 If the Display Screen is blank press any key to display the Main Menu If the Main Menu does not appear see the Troubleshooting section for the Control Terminal G Important Select menu item 1 below only if the terminal type is WYSE If the Terminal is not a WYSE terminal and item 1 is accidentally selected the Mode Selection Menu will be displayed At that menu press Esc to return to the Terminal Type Menu and select item 2 If the user indicates a WYSE terminal specification when it is not a WYSE terminal and makes a selection from the Mode Selection Menu with the non WYSE terminal the Control Terminal display may show a garbled message If the user presses Esc and the system returns to the Mode Selection Menu nothing further needs to be done If the Terminal does not respond to the Esc key the terminal parameters may have been changed by the error Reset the parameters
78. b can be deleted it must be selected by pressing F1 or F2 at the Print Queue Screen as described in the previous section PRINT QUEUE 9job 42flm Printing SOURCE PG FLM PRIO STATUS CTRM1 Norm In prog STAT In prog NN Norm Queued N Norm Queued J Norm Queued Delete Selected Job Delete All Jobs Return H126_9038AC 3 35 5B9615 User s Manual If you want to delete the job that is currently selected press F3 The Printer displays the Delete Job Confirm Screen If you want to delete all jobs selected press F4 The Printer displays the Delete Job Confirm Screen 4 F1 Yes F6 No quit Delete the selected job j Select Yes to delete No to Yt Vissi V DELETE JOB CONFIRM 9job 42flms Printing 5 SOURCE PG FLM PRIO STATUS g CTRM1 2 1 Norm Inprog jl MR1 3 2 STAT Inprog A US 5 1 Norm Queued MW CTRM2 3 2 Nom Queued MR2 4 2 Norm Queued XXAQQQ LEE Wt SY H126_9039AC You will be asked to confirm that you really want the job deleted or given a chance to back out without deleting the job Press F1 to delete the selected job and return to the Print Queue Screen Press F6 to return to the Print Queue Screen 3 36 5B9615 Basic Operations Show Printer Info Press F2 to display the Show Printer Info Screen This screen shows the telephone number which you can cal
79. de Study Mode groups several pages of images together Pressing Study signals the end of a study A study allows you to print pages 1 2 3 from imaging device A then pages 1 2 3 from imaging device B so that the pages are printed in order and are not intermixed The study feature can be turned on or off gt Note When operating in Study mode you must select the number of copies before you close the study 5B9615 4 25 User s Manual Rotation Option This option allows you to have all images of a format rotate 90 clockwise A rotation type ON or OFF is saved for each format The default setting for each format is OFF L gt Note e The time required to store an image will increase when the rotation option is ON The common text will not rotate In other words the common text will appear in the same position on the film with images rotation ON or OFF See the example on the opposite page Common text is defined on page 5 12 Ifthe rotation option is not valid for a specific format because of the image size the system will not allow that format to have rotation ON The keypad will beep when you try to select rotation ON indicating that you have pressed an invalid key To change the rotation status press the Format A or W arrow keys until the desired format is displayed To display the current rotation setting press Program F4 F4 To change the current setting press F1 The sett
80. dures should be followed to keep your system in good working order 15 2 5B9615 Preventive Maintenance Weekly Procedure The following procedure should be performed every week A Warning DANGER HIGH VOLTAGE This equipment is operated with hazardous voltage which can shock burn or cause death Do not try to open the Processor or remove the Panels of the Processor except for the Top Cover Only a Service Representative may remove the Panels of the Processor Follow the shutdown procedure and turn off all electrical power to the Processor before performing preventive maintenance 1 Turn off the Processor by moving the Main Power Switch to the 0 position Processor main power switch Ww Do u H126_0703ACB 5 H126_0703AA 2 Move the main wall circuit breaker for the Processor to the OFF position 3 Turn off the water supply 5B9615 15 3 User s Manual A Warning Wear rubber gloves safety glasses and protective clothing when doing any maintenance on the 180 LP or 180 LPS Processor 4 Lift the Top Cover of the Processor Caution Handle all Racks carefully to prevent changing their alignment or causing damage Do not clean the Racks Crossover Assembly or Squeegee Rollers with abrasive materials 5 Remove the Wet Section Cover all Crossover Assemblies and the Wash Rack 6 Clean all Crossover Assemblies the Wash Rack and the Crossover Rack Guid
81. e Shoes by wiping them with a soft damp cloth and rinsing them with clean warm water 7 Clean the Detector Crossover Assembly with a soft fiber brush and warm water Allow the Detector Crossover Assembly to air dry before processing film 8 Check that all Rollers on the Wash Rack and the Crossover Assemblies rotate freely 9 Check that the Wash Rack and Crossover Assemblies are square by doing the following e Place the Rack or Crossover Assembly on a smooth flat surface e If the Rack or Crossover Assembly is not level with the flat surface press down to make it level e Check the squareness of the Side Plates e If the Assembly still is not square call your Service Representative and ask that the proper adjustments be made 15 4 5B9615 Preventive Maintenance detector crossover assembly developer fixer crossover wash rack fixer rack dryer rack y fixer wash crossover H127_0147GCA H127_0147GA 5B9615 15 5 User s Manual DF SS crossover washer FW crossover washer H127_0148GA H127_0148GCA 10 Install the Wash Rack Crossover Assemblies and Wet Section Cover in the correct positions in the Processor and check that each Assembly seats firmly Looking closely at the following illustrations and the front ends of the Racks you will notice that there are letters on the Washers The letters are D for the Developer Rack DF for the Developer Fixer Cros
82. e Print Queue Show Printer Info Read Reference Strip Print Test Films Show More Functions Return H126_9034AC 5B9615 3 31 User s Manual Manage Print Queue Press F1 to display the Print Queue Screen This screen will show all of the jobs in the print queue and allow you to delete jobs PRINT QUEUE Qjob 42flm SOURCE PG FLM PRIO Printing STATUS CTRM1 Norm STAT Norm Norm Norm In prog In prog Queued Queued Queued Delete Selected Job Delete All Jobs Return Select the desired function 3 32 H126_9038AC 5B9615 Basic Operations Print Queue Screen You can check the status of a job or delete a job that is in the Printer s queue by looking at the Print Queue Screen scroll bar GAGA Y PRINT QUEUE 9job 42flm Printing SOURCE PG FLM PRIO STATUS CTRM1 Norm In prog STAT In prog N Norm Queued Norm Queued Norm Queued Delete Selected Job Delete All Jobs Return H126_9038ACA H126_9038AC The total number of jobs and films in the print queue is shown in the top left hand corner of the screen This screen can only show a maximum of 5 jobs at a time The scroll bar located on the right hand side of the display shows the position of the displayed jobs relative to the rest of the print queue The Print Queue Screen displays the following information job Total numb
83. e Processor A Warning Wear protective eyewear when following this procedure Replenishment solutions are pumped quickly and may splash 5 Follow the directions at the bottom of the screen When this screen is displayed the Replenishment Calibration Switch is enabled for the procedure that is described below 6 Open the Top Cover of the Processor 7 Remove the Fixer Replenishment or Developer Replenisher Hose and place it into the Graduated Cylinder 8 Press the Replenishment Calibration Switch 9 Measure and record the volume of replenishment that was released by the system 10 Dispose of the solution in the Graduated Cylinder 11 Do steps 7 through 10 at least 2 more times 12 Determine and record the average volume that was released by the system 13 Return the Replenishment Hose into the appropriate filter mandrel The Fixer Hose goes into the blue Mandrel and the Developer Hose goes into the red Mandrel 14 Close the Top Cover of the Processor 15 At the Processor Replenishment Calibration Screen press F1 to increase the calibration volume or press F2 to decrease the calibration volume until the volume of replenishment displayed equals the average volume you measured in step 12 For example if the average volume delivered by the system is 62 and the Display Screen shows Dev cal volume 67ml press F2 to decrease the volume until Dev cal volume 62m appears on the screen This wil
84. e destination of films SELECT DESTINATION Ready LI Docked Processor E Receive Magazine E Site 1 O Site 4 Site 2 O Site 5 Site 3 F1 Select Docked Processor F2 Previous Site F3 Next Site F6 Return Make the desired selection s H126_9030AC 3 42 5B9615 Basic Operations Press F1 to select the docked Processor or Receive Magazine function By pressing F1 you highlight either the box to the left of Docked Processor or the box to the left of the Receive Magazine When Docked Processor is selected the Site information in the screen and the F2 and F3 commands are not shown If no Processor is installed the Processor line is not shown Press F2 to select the site above the currently selected site If you continue to press F2 the sites are selected consecutively until the last site At that point the first site is selected and the cycle continues Press F3 to select the site below the currently selected site If you continue to press F3 the sites are selected consecutively until the last site At that point the first site is selected and the cycle continues Press F6 to return to the previous screen the screen which you used to get to the Select Destination Screen Assign Processor Sorter Bins Press F3 to select Assign Processor Sorter Bins Refer to Section 17 Sorter Show More Functions The F5 function dis
85. e it level c Check the squareness of the Side Plates d If the Assembly still doesn t seem to be square call your Service Representative and ask that the proper adjustments be made 11 Install the Racks Crossover Assemblies and Wet Section Cover in the correct positions in the Processor as described and illustrated in Weekly in this section and check that each Assembly seats firmly 12 Every 3 months calibrate the Replenisher Pumps See Calibrating the Replenishment System in Section 13 13 Check the Replenisher Strainers which are located between the Replenishment Tanks and the Pumps and clean the Strainers if necessary 14 Check the Water Supply Filter Change the Filter if necessary 5B9615 15 9 User s Manual Figure 15 1 Removal of the Developer Filter j N replenisher mandrel E hose developer filter H127_0135GCA a H127_0135GA 15 Change the Developer Filter each month Follow these steps to change the Developer Filter a Check that all electrical power to the Processor is OFF b Lift the Top Cover of the Processor c Remove the Wet Section Cover and the Replenisher Hose from the Mandrel Assembly as illustrated L gt Note When removing the Mandrel Assembly place a Drip Tray under it to prevent contamination of the fixer d Rotate the Mandrel Assembly so that the notch in the top of the Mandrel Assembly is aligned with the clip on the Level Sensor H
86. eats remove bin assembly and use bypass tray E118 MIS SORTED FILM AT BIN 8 Verify correct films in this bin If error repeats remove bin assembly and use bypass tray E119 MIS SORTED FILM AT BIN 9 Verify correct films in this bin If error repeats remove bin assembly and use bypass tray E128 PROC COVER NOT CLOSED Close processor cover W129 PROC TANKS BEING FILLED No action required W130 PROC REPLEN PUMPS DISABLED From Control Processor Select Auto or Flooded replenishment Films in proc not reprinted W132 PROC DEV UNDER SET TEMP Films in proc not reprinted Printing to resume when temp ok May override in Control Proc W133 PROC DEV OVER SET TEMP Films in proc not reprinted Printing to resume when temp ok May override in Control Proc 18 18 5B9615 Appendix W134 PROC DRYER UNDER SET TEMP Films in Proc not reprinted Printing to resume when temp ok May override in Control Proc W139 PROC EXIT SENSOR ERROR Check connector on dryer rack Call processor service Select Receive Magazine E211 Processor Error Fix the processor error or Select Receive Magazine 5B9615 18 19 User s Manual 18 20 5B9615 Section 19 Glossary Access Code Audio Autoclaving Autofilming Automatic Replenishment Mode Autoprint Auxiliary Keypad Bilinear Interpolation Bin Glossary
87. ect the desired action H126_9055AC 5B9615 13 15 User s Manual 4 Press F3 at the Processor Setup Screen to display the Processor Setpoints Screen PROCESSOR SETPOINTS Processor Ready Processor Error E134 Cycle is Rapid Replenishment mode is Auto Dev Temp Setpoint 95 0F F1 Increase Setpoint F2 Decrease Setpoint F3 Default Setpoint F4 Next Setpoint F6 Return Select the desired action H126_9058AC The Data Section of the Display Screen shows the setpoints that will be modified by the F1 F2 and F3 keys In the above screen example the line shows Dev Temp Setpoint 95 0F Press F1 to increase the Processor developer or fixer setpoint in increments of 0 1 Celsius or 0 1 Fahrenheit or the replenishment volume in increments of 1 mL Press F2 to decrease the Processor developer or fixer setpoint in increments of 0 1 Celsius or 0 1 Fahrenheit or the replenishment volume in increments of 1 mL Press F3 to restore the setpoint to the default setting of the Processor 13 16 5B9615 Setting Up the Processor Press F4 to change the current processor parameter that is displayed to the next parameter This parameter can be modified by function keys F1 through F3 The processor setpoints display in the following order e developer temperature setpoint e fixer temperature setpoint e developer replenishment volume
88. efault store sequence That is they are deleted from bottom to top and from right to left Delete a Position Enter the number value that corresponds to the desired delete position Delete a Page Deletes the current page of images Page Function and Parameter Function The monitor display is refreshed 5 10 5B9615 Image Setup Control Terminal Overview The following functions are available through the Image Setup Menu F1 Window Width F2 Window Level F3 Border F4 Trim F5 Contrast F6 Image Dmin F7 Image Dmax F9 Change Key F1 Curve Shape F2 Curve Series F9 Change Key F10 Return If an option is selected that is not available on this Laser Printer the Control Terminal will sound an Invalid Key response gt Note Refer to Program Options on page 4 12 to obtain details of the features listed above 5B9615 User s Manual Common Text Main Menu item number 4 Common Text Setup allows the specification of text that will be printed across the bottom of all films for that imaging device It consists of 1 line of up to 80 characters centered on the bottom of the film The text can contain e the date that the film was printed e the time that the film was printed e the film count within the study For example 01 06 indicates the 1st of 6 films e any other text desired For example the hospital name and the imaging device could be placed at the bottom
89. enishment Mode 3 Procedure 3 Automatic Replenishment Mode 7 Flooded Replenishment Mode 8 Calibrating the Replenishment System 10 Changing Setpoints 14 Standby Mode 18 Display Units 18 5B9615 13 1 User s Manual Processor Configuration Automatic Replenishment Mode Select this mode when you want the Processor to automatically adjust the replenishment volumes for developer and fixer according to the film usage for the Processor See Replenishment Mode in this section Flooded Replenishment Mode Select this mode when the film usage for the Processor is only 1 or 2 sheets of film during a 4 hour period Chemicals will be replenished automatically e every 5 minutes achieving a minimum replenishment of 780 mL hour during Processor operation e when the equivalent film area of 35 x 43 cm has been processed L gt Note Contact your Service Representative for other Flooded Mode requirements Tank Fill Mode Select this mode to fill the Processor tanks automatically In this mode the Processor tanks fill with solution from the Replenishment Tanks until the level sensors detect that the Processor Tanks are full Disable Replenishment Select this feature to disable the Replenisher Pumps before doing any of the cleaning procedures 13 2 5B9615 Setting Up the Processor Selecting a Replenishment Mode Procedure Changes to the replenishment volume will be stored until new changes are made
90. er of print jobs flm Total number of films in the print queue Each job is a copy of a study in the print queue Source a 5 character name for the imaging device If a name is not assigned to a imaging device the Printer will display Also the source can be Test for any test or transport films printed PG Number of pages in the job FLM Number of films remaining to be printed for the job Prio Priority either Norm STAT or Test Test priority is for test or transport films only 5B9615 3 33 User s Manual e Job Status which may be one of the following In prog The job is in progress Films in the job are moving through the Printer and Processor Note that more than one job may have this status Queued The job is in the print queue ready to be printed Ifthe job cannot print because the Printer Magazine does not have the required film type the required film type displays such as 35x43B The queue display is updated as new jobs are added to the print queue and printed jobs are removed from it If the print queue is empty only the Return option displays Press F1 to select the previous job the job that immediately proceeds the job that is currently selected Press F2 to select the next job the job that immediately follows the job that is currently selected 3 34 5B9615 Basic Operations Deleting Jobs Before a jo
91. formation on how to use the Sorter and how to clear film jams Section 18 Appendix includes several Appendices which provide additional information such as Error Messages Setting Up Supply Magazines and Ordering Information Section 19 Glossary provides definitions of terms and acronyms that are used in this manual Section 20 Index provides key words and phrases to help you find information quickly 5B9615 2 3 User s Manual General Product Overview The Kodak Ektascan 2180 Laser Printer prints high quality hard copy films of medical images using Kodak Ektascan HN or HNC laser imaging film It is part of a diagnostic imaging system and accepts medical images from multiple imaging devices The Kodak Ektascan 2180 Laser Printer is designed to be integrated with the Kodak X Omat 180 LP or 180 LPS Processor Also a Receive Magazine could be used instead of the 180 LP or 180 LPS Processor The roomlight film package allows the user to load film into two different Supply Magazines under normal room light conditions The 2180 Laser Printer and the 180 LP or 180 LPS Processor are both controlled through the Control Panel and the Keypad for the Laser Printer a ee v H126_0703AA 2 4 5B9615 Printer Overview d z Ultrasound lt J Ea Keypad Be j J Le y Control Terminal vA tte Footswitch optional x data cable autofilm link CT data cable aut
92. g or press F1 to select Manage Studies For CT3 or any other source With this setting selected only the pages or studies from the selected device can be recalled at the keypad for reprinting You may change the source selection at any time L gt Note The use of CT3 is only for example Your imaging device name will display By pressing F1 again the screen changes to the one below CURRENT SETTING MANAGE STUDIES FOR CT3 F1 MANAGE ALL SOURCES OR ENTER Press Enter to accept this setting or press F1 to select Manage All Sources With this setting selected the pages or studies from all devices connected to the printer can be recalled at the keypad for reprinting 7 12 5B9615 Study Reprinting Sorting Options Sorting Options allows you to set up defaults that define how the studies will be organized and displayed for reprinting Default sort options include e Study A unique number up to 11 digits in length which identifies a page or a study e Date Time The date and time the page or study was initially stored Once the Study Option source default and the Sorting Options defaults are set up only the studies from the defined source will be available for reprinting In addition the studies will display in the defined order as shown in the table below If you select The display order is Sort by Study Study number Date Time Sort by Date and
93. g the Customer Upper Density Point 1 Determine which gray scale step has an average density closest to 2 90 Designate this step as the Customer Upper Density Point CUDP for all future CUDP determinations 2 Record the step number on the control chart 3 Record the average CUDP value on the control chart L gt Note For users of the Kodak Process Control Densitometer it is recommended that the preset value of Dmax be changed to the CUDP value to more accurately describe the variable being monitored Refer to the Field Editor section in the Operation Manual Publication Part Number 635933 to change the field name and enter the step number closest to 2 90 in value referencing the CUDP 16 8 5B9615 Using a 21 Step Gray Scale for Processor Quality Assurance Developer Temperature 1 Record the developer temperature recommended by the film manufacturer for your e type of film e developer chemicals e Processor e length of developer immersion time 2 Record this value on the control chart Establishing Operating Limits 1 The operating limits for the following processor variables are 0 15 e Speed Index e Customer Upper Density Point 2 The operating limit for Base Fog is 0 03 There is no lower limit for Base Fog Daily Processor Quality Assurance 1 Expose and process a sensitometric strip each morning 2 Use a Densitometer to read the values for the following processor variab
94. ge the display units contact your Service Representative 13 18 5B9615 Section 14 Operating Instructions Operating Instructions Table of Contents Description Page Start Up 2 Adjusting Dryer Temperature 4 Shutdown 5 5B9615 14 1 User s Manual Start Up Procedure 1 Turn on the water supply to the Processor 2 Check that the Processor Cover is closed L gt Note The Replenisher Pumps start automatically when the Processor is turned on 3 Turn on the power for the Processor by moving the main wall circuit breaker to the ON position 4 Turn on the Processor by moving the Main Power Switch on the Processor to the position Allow 20 minutes for the Processor to warm up 14 2 5B9615 Operating Instructions Processor main power switch Ww oe wW H126_0703ACB G H126_0703AA gt Note If an image is sent to the Printer before the chemistry in the Processor has reached the correct temperature the image will remain in the printer queue until the Processor becomes ready 5B9615 14 3 User s Manual Adjusting Dryer Temperature Procedure CONTROL PROCESSOR Processor Ready Dev temp 100 0F Set 100 0F Fix temp 100 0F Set 100 0F Dry temp 119 5F Set 120 0F F1 Increase Dry Set F2 Decrease Dry Set F3 Setup Processor F4 F6 Return Select the desired function F E F F F1 f Fe fi Fs
95. he interference 5B9615 1 3 User s Manual 1 4 KODAK EKTASCAN 2180 Laser Printer SERVICE SERIAL cope 9230 NuMBER MANUFACTURED GZ 100V 50 60 Hz 12A 115V 60 Hz 12A 120V 60 Hz 12A 220 230 240 50Hz 6A LISTED On 5B D THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH 21 CFR CHAPTER 1 SUBCHAPTER J CERTIFIED ONLY TO CANADIAN ELECTRICAL CODE CERTIFIE EN VERTU DU CODE CANADIAN DE L ELECTR CITE SEULEMENT Made in U S A by a EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY Rochester New York 14650 MGA 963877 H126_2712CC This device complies with the RFI requirements of VDE 0871 Class B 5B9615 Safety Information for the Kodak Ektascan 2180 Laser Printer DANGER Laser radiation when open and interlocks defeated Avoid direct exposure to beam KODAK EKTASCAN 2180 Laser Printer SERVICE SERIAL cope 3230 NUMBER LED CAA LSP MANUFACTURED JI II IL 100V 50 60 Hz 12A 115V 60 Hz 12A 120V 60 Hz 12A 220 230 240 50Hz LISTED D 15B D AGS THIS PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH 21 CFR CHAPTER 1 SUBCHAPTER J CERTIFIED ONLY TO CANADIAN ELECTRICAL CODE CERTIFIE EN VERTU DU CODE CANADIAN DE L ELECTR CITE SEULEMENT Made in U S A by E EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY Rochester New York 14650 MGA 963877 H126_0722DC 5B9615 1 5 User s Manual Cleaning and Sterilization The Kodak Ektascan 2180 Laser Printer is not to be
96. he two Supply Magazines and the Elevator lifts the Picker and the film up to the Registration Assembly The film is squared on the Registration Table and pushed to the left The Slow Scan Assembly moves the film smoothly and holds it in focus while the film is being exposed by a laser The laser is located in the Fast Scan Assembly Next the piece of unprocessed film goes down a chute in the Exposed Film Path Assembly and onto the Receive Magazine or exits the Laser Printer through the Processor Docking Assembly to the docked 180 LP or 180 LPS Processor H126_0708GA 8 4 5B9615 Troubleshooting and Error Messages Film Transport with Receive Magazine This view shows the film path without a docked 180 LP or 180 LPS Processor The exposed film goes to an internal Receive Magazine H126_0707GA 5B9615 8 5 User s Manual Film Jams If a film jam occurs the Display Screen of the Control Panel will display a message to tell you where to look Inside the Film Door is a label which suggests where to look for film jams registration assembly a E chute assembly picker assembly H126_0723GCA H126_0723GA 8 6 5B9615 Troubleshooting and Erro
97. hen removing the Fixer Rack place the Splash Guard between the Developer and Fixer Tanks Use the Rack Drip Tray for removal or installation of the Racks Caution Handle all Racks carefully to prevent changing their alignment or causing damage Do not clean the Racks Crossover Assembly or Squeegee Rollers with abrasive materials 5 Remove the Wet Section Cover all Crossover Assemblies and all Racks L gt Note Wipe all Rollers in the Dryer Rack using a clean damp cloth Check that the Dryer Tubes are installed in the correct position See the illustration that is located on the Cover of the Dryer Rack 6 Check that the slots in the Dryer Air Tubes are clean and in the correct position If necessary clean the Dryer Air Tubes with a bottle brush and then rinse them in water 7 Clean all Crossover Assemblies Racks and the Crossover Rack Guide Shoes by wiping with a soft damp cloth and rinsing with clean warm water 15 8 5B9615 Preventive Maintenance 8 Clean the Detector Crossover Assembly with a soft fiber brush and warm water Allow the Detector Crossover Assembly to air dry before processing film 9 Check that all Rollers on all Racks rotate freely 10 Check to be sure that the Racks and Crossover Assemblies are square by doing the following procedure a Place the Rack or Crossover Assembly on a smooth flat surface b If the Rack or Crossover Assembly is not level with the flat surface press down to mak
98. igned empty the Bin so that a film jam will not occur Bin capacity is 50 films An X below the bin number indicates that the Bin is assigned for the source listed To assign or unassign a Bin to a source use F1 and or F2 to highlight the selection box of the desired source F3 to highlight the selection box of the desired Bin F4 to prompt you to unassign the Bin if there is an X for the selected source and Bin pair If the space below the selected Bin and to the right of the selected source is blank F4 will prompt you to assign the Bin F5 to select Sort by Study or Sort by Bin ASSIGN PROCESSOR SORTER BINS Sort by Study 4 5 3456789 Ready SOURCE W O E cr2 x x CT3 x MRI x x T F2 4 F33 gt F4 Unassign Bin F5 Sort by Bin F6 Return Select source and bin number then Assign or Unassign Bin LMM R RRR R R RRR RRRLLR LRL N SSS N ssns Y T l NN Y H126_9108AC 17 6 5B9615 Kodak X Omat 180 LP or 180 LPS Sorter Kit The Assign Bin Confirm screen will appear if a Bin has already been assigned to a source You have the option to make the Bin assignment or not LLL LLL y ASSIGN BIN CONFIRM j Default Bin 9 123456789 Ready Z SOURCE OE l Y A R E cr2 X X f Z C CT3 x f U MRI x x Y A j ZY Z This bin has one or more Y Z other sources assigned to it Z Assig
99. imal image appearance Enter that curve shape number into the system by using the curve shape submenu for the Program key 5B9615 Keypad Functions Figure 4 1 Curve Shapes 0 through 5 on 35 x 43 cm 35 x 35 cm and 11 x 14 in film FF L 1 E H027_0054AA 5B9615 4 19 User s Manual Print Options Overview Before you can enter the Print Options Menu there can be no images stored on the current page To enter the Print Options Menu press Program F2 The system will display the following menu F1 INTERPOLATION F2 BORDER OPTION F3 TRIM OPTION F4 CONTRAST OPTION Interpolation Type Replication Bilinear Cubic Spline I normal and Cubic Convolution 2 edge enhancing are used to enlarge images to their maximum size based on the selected format The No Magnification option prints images without enlarging them The default is Cubic Spline 1 To change the interpolation type press Program F2 F1 The current interpolation type will be displayed and the system will prompt you to press F1 to display the next interpolation type When the desired interpolation type is displayed press E on the numeric keypad to remain in the Program Mode or press Program to specify the type and exit 4 20 5B9615 Keypad Functions Border Option The Border Option allows the user to select black or clear borders for the non image area See als
100. in the order of the access code For each number entered an X is displayed in the Data Section of the screen When the access code is entered correctly the Processor Setup Screen is displayed If an incorrect access code number is entered any Xs displayed on the screen are removed and the access code must be completely re entered 5B9615 11 9 User s Manual Press F6 to cancel the request and return to the previous screen PROCESSOR SETUP Processor Ready Cycle is Rapid Replenishment Mode is Auto F2 Change Replen Mode F3 Setup Process F4 Dev Replen Calibration F5 Fix Replen Calibration F6 Return Select the desired function H126_9051AC 11 10 5B9615 Mixing Chemistry Section 12 Mixing Chemistry Mixing the Chemistry A Warning Wear protective eyewear when mixing the chemistry amp Important When mixing chemistry follow all instructions and precautions that are provided with the chemicals Mix only a 2 week supply of developer and fixer replenishment Following all directions provided with the solutions mix at least 19 liters 5 gallons of solution 5B9615 12 1 User s Manual 12 2 5B9615 Setting Up the Processor Section 13 Setting Up the Processor Table of Contents Description Page Processor Configuration 2 Automatic Replenishment Mode 2 Flooded Replenishment Mode 2 Tank Fill Mode 2 Disable Replenishment 2 Selecting a Repl
101. ing will toggle between OFF and ON To store the new setting press E on the numeric keypad To store the new setting and exit from the Program Mode press Program The following is an example of a 12 up format The diagram at the left indicates the arrangement of the images on the film with rotation OFF The diagram at the right indicates the arrangement with rotation ON Note that the position of the common text on the film is the same in both cases The illumination pattern of the LEDs on the keypad is the same as the arrangement of the images on the film However if the format and rotation options you select cannot be represented by the 4 x 6 LED matrix on the keypad for example a 24 up format with rotation ON the LEDs and their associated store keys are disabled This means that the LEDs do not illuminate when you press the keys In this case the images can be stored only in their default positions by pressing the Store bar The keypad displays a status message as each image is stored 4 26 5B9615 Rotation OFF Keypad Functions oe common text Rotation ON Sh a teal 6 7 fio 1 12 a 2 ts 4j s le 7 8 e 10 11 KA common text 5B9615 4 27 User s Manual Auxiliary Keypad Introduction The Auxiliary Keypad is a standard keypad that is used with an autofilming link The Auxiliary Keypad is available to so
102. ions count will be updated A maximum of three sources can be displayed at one time The source name is the same as that found in the Print Queue Screen UMMM Lf A SHOW ACTUATIONS BY SOURCE Ready CT3 MR1 MR2 Total 2230 1129 1456 1995 1198 1053 1301 1994 1032 76 155 Oct 1995 89 44 88 Sep 1995 93 31 92 F1 Show Previous F2 Show Next F6 Return H126_9093AC At the Show Actuations by Source Screen press F1 to display the previous sources that have actuations These sources are the imaging devices The screen information will scroll to the left to show the previously displayed information At the Show Actuations by Source Screen press F2 to display the next sources The screen information will scroll to the right to show the next information L gt Note For the Show Previous and Show Next functions the screen scrolls left to right and right to left to display the information rather than up and down Read Reference Strip The F3 function of the Other Functions Screen will prompt you to slide the Reference Strip through the built in Densitometer on the Film Door of the Printer Maintenance of the Densitometer and use of the Reference Strip will be discussed in detail in the Preventive Maintenance section of Section 8 3 38 5B9615 Print Test Films Basic Operations The F4 function displays the Print Test Films Screen This screen enables you to print test films to verify Printer and
103. isplayed studies relative to the entire list of selected studies 5B9615 7 5 User s Manual The display is updated as studies are added or deleted If there are no closed studies the scroll bar and all commands except Return are cleared 5 Studies ME 00012345689 PROT 10 Jan 95 10 32 CT3 00012345678 UNPROT 10 Jan 95 8 02 CT3 T 4 Reprint Study Unprotect Study Unprotect All Studies Return Select a study and Reprint or change study Protection ODRA H126_9111AC 5B9615 Study Reprinting Reprint Study Select F3 Reprint Study from the Manage Studies screen Reprinting a study will send a job to the print queue When Reprint Study is selected the Printer displays the study selected for reprinting Upon entering this screen the copy count defaults to 1 and the print priority to Norm Copy count can be from 1 to 255 Select F1 or F2 to change the copy count Priority status toggles between NORM for normal priority or STAT for emergency priority Select F3 to change the priority Select F4 to place the study in the queue for reprinting Select F5 to display the next study in the list If there are no more studies this command is cleared REPRINT STUDY Printing 00012345689 PROT 10 Jan 95 CT3 Copy Count 1 Priority Norm F1 Increase Copy Count F2 Decrease Copy Count F3 Change Priority to STAT F4 Print Study F
104. l for service the serial number the K number film counts and the number of films that were printed this year and last year and this month and last month Service 1 800 3KODAK3 Serial no 123456 Kno 123 4567 Actuations Total 59917 1995 33472 Aug 95 1994 26445 Jul 95 F1 Show Error Log F2 Show Versions F3 Show Actuations by Source F6 Return Select the desired function H126_9035AC Press F1 to display the Show Error Log Screen This screen displays the error log in reverse chronological order See the Error Recovery Screen for a description of the error message Press F2 to display the Show Versions Screen The versions of Printer software components display At the Show Versions Screen press F1 to display the Show Interfaces Screen The Printer displays the status of the interfaces that have established communication with the Printer at the time this screen displays For each interface the Printer displays Node Id Type Version and Source s 5B9615 3 37 User s Manual Press F3 to display the Show Actuations by Source Screen This screen provides the number of films that were printed from a directly connected imaging device during the specified time period The Printer displays actuations by source in alphabetical order This screen is not updated in real time Therefore as actuations occur this screen will not be updated If you exit and reenter this screen the actuat
105. l inform the microprocessor of the actual rate of the solution flow The microprocessor will vary the length of time that the pump operates to get the volume that is required 16 Press the F6 key to do steps 5 through 15 for the other solution 17 Press F6 again to return to the previous screen 5B9615 13 13 User s Manual Changing Setpoints This procedure explains how to change processor variables whose setpoints were preset at the factory In most cases factory setpoints will provide optimum film processing 1 Press F4 at the Other Functions Screen to see the Control Processor Screen CONTROL PROCESSOR Fix Dry Processor Ready Processor Error E134 Dev temp 100 0F Set 100 0F temp 100 0F Set 100 0F temp 119 5F Set 120 0F F1 F2 F3 F6 Select the desired action Increase Dry Set Decrease Dry Set Setup Processor Return F1 4 r r Fe Fe F F F Fa F5 Fe 13 14 H126_9057AC 5B9615 Setting Up the Processor 2 Press F3 at the Control Processor Screen to display the Processor Setup Access Screen 3 Enter the four digit Access Code PROCESSOR SETUP Processor Ready Processor Error E134 Cycle is Rapid Replenishment Mode is Auto F2 Change Replen Mode F3 Setup Process F4 Dev Replen Calibration F5 Fix Replen Calibration F6 Return Sel
106. l processor service E105 SORTER FILM JAM AT BIN 5 Remove jammed film If error repeats call processor service E106 SORTER FILM JAM AT BIN 6 Remove jammed film If error repeats call processor service E107 SORTER FILM JAM AT BIN 7 Remove jammed film If error repeats call processor service E108 SORTER FILM JAM AT BIN 8 Remove jammed film If error repeats call processor service E109 SORTER FILM JAM AT BIN 9 Remove jammed film If error repeats call processor service E111 MIS SORTED FILM AT BIN 1 Verify correct films in this bin If error repeats remove bin assembly and use bypass tray 5B9615 18 17 User s Manual E112 MIS SORTED FILM AT BIN 2 Verify correct films in this bin If error repeats remove bin assembly and use bypass tray E113 MIS SORTED FILM AT BIN 3 Verify correct films in this bin If error repeats remove bin assembly and use bypass tray E114 MIS SORTED FILM AT BIN 4 Verify correct films in this bin If error repeats remove bin assembly and use bypass tray E115 MIS SORTED FILM AT BIN 5 Verify correct films in this bin If error repeats remove bin assembly and use bypass tray E116 MIS SORTED FILM AT BIN 6 Verify correct films in this bin If error repeats remove bin assembly and use bypass tray E117 MIS SORTED FILM AT BIN 7 Verify correct films in this bin If error rep
107. lains how to start up and shut down the equipment how to select film how to load and unload film in the Printer and how to monitor the Printer status at the Control Panel Section 4 Keypad Functions explains how to use the Keypad to store print and delete images and how to use the Control Terminal Footswitch Auxiliary Keypad and tone scaling Section 5 Control Terminal explains how to use this feature to supplement autofilming or Keypad features for devices that send commands to the Laser Printer Section 6 Calibrating the 2180 Laser Printer explains how to calibrate the Laser Printer 2 2 5B9615 Printer Overview Section 7 Study Reprinting explains how to use this feature which allows you to reprint original patient studies after the patient has left the imaging area Section 8 Troubleshooting and Error Messages explains how to clear film jams in the Printer and Processor how to perform routine maintenance how to maintain the Densitometer and how to interpret error messages and interact with Kodak support personnel when necessary Section 9 Quick Reference Guide provides information when using the Keypad and a flow chart of the Operator Interface Screens Sections 10 15 Kodak X Omat 180 LP or 180 LPS Processor provides Processor information Section 16 Using a 21 Step Gray Scale for Processor Quality Assurance explains procedures related to processor quality assurance Section 17 Sorter provides in
108. les using the same gray scale step numbers recorded on the control chart e Speed Index e Customer Upper Density Point e Base Fog 3 Plot the values and the measured temperature on the control chart 4 Evaluate the results and make the necessary adjustments before processing any film 5B9615 16 9 User s Manual Evaluating the Control Chart 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Differences of less than 0 15 should be considered to be normal process variations Differences greater than 0 15 require immediate attention Differences greater than 0 03 for Base Fog require immediate attention If any points on the control chart reach or exceed the limits expose and process another sensitometric strip for comparison If the same results occur determine and correct the cause A trend exists if a series of consecutive points 3 or more progress steadily upward or downward Such a trend may be a shift taking place slowly and visibly with respect to time Monitor the Processor closely Trends or gross fluctuations should be noted and evaluated Take appropriate action as necessary Record the reasons for fluctuations such as e routine preventive maintenance e fresh chemicals e developer starter added Crossover Procedure 1 2 3 4 5 Perform a crossover procedure when the new Kodak Ektascan HN Laser Film used has an emulsion number different from that of the previously used QC film
109. leted it is automatically given a date and time stamp regardless of the method of filming keypad mode or autofilming See Storing Images and Printing Pages page 4 5 Additionally each study is identified by the source where the image or images were generated Optionally if Keypad Study Reprinting is installed studies may be identified by a unique study number See Storing Studies at the Keypad page 7 10 7 2 5B9615 Study Reprinting To select studies for reprinting from the e Control Panel First select the source and then the particular study by date and time e Ifa single source has been selected only the studies from that source will be available e Keypad If you have the Keypad Option installed you may select a study based on a single source or all sources date and time or study number depending on the study and sorting options that have been set up in advance or that you specify from the keypad at the time the study is reprinted 5B9615 7 3 User s Manual Study Reprinting From the Main Control Panel Manage Study Reprinting You can access a patient study for reprinting from the Main Control Panel Select F2 to access Manage Study Reprinting 7 LL u2aannn0aaaaaaae00ceABE A CONTROL PRINTER j Read y Zi y A Y Supply 1 35 x 43B ZL Z Supply 2 8x 10C j Y y Receive mag 6 y Y 7 gt Processor W f Z
110. lishing Operating Limits 16 9 Establishing the Baseline 16 7 Evaluating the Control Chart 16 10 F Film Jams 8 6 17 8 Loading and Unloading 3 5 Select 3 4 5 9 Size 3 8 Transport 8 3 3 29 Transport with a Kodak X Omat 180 LP or 180 LPS Processor 8 4 Transport with Receive Magazine 8 5 Final Comments 16 11 Flooded Replenishment Mode 13 2 13 8 Footswitch 2 15 4 4 Format Changing 5 9 Setting 4 6 G Glossary 19 1 Gray Scale 16 1 Crossover Procedure 16 10 Daily Processor Quality Assurance 16 9 Determining the Base Fog Value 16 8 Determining the Customer Upper Density Point 16 8 Determining the Speed Index 16 8 Developer Temperature 16 9 20 4 5B9615 Index Entering Density Data into the Kodak Process Control Densitometer 16 4 Establishing Operating Limits 16 9 Establishing the Baseline 16 7 Evaluating the Control Chart 16 10 Final Comments 16 11 Items Needed for Processor Quality Assurance 16 6 Printing the 21 Step Gray Scale 16 2 Setting Up the Kodak Process Control Densitometer 16 3 I Image Deleting 4 11 Image Dmin Image Dmax and Border Dmax 4 22 Image Setup 5 3 5 11 Common Text 5 12 Deleting Text 5 13 Overview 5 11 Update Text 5 13 Images Selecting and Reprinting 7 14 Images Storing 4 6 Interpolation Type 4 20 5 9 Items Needed for Processor Quality Assurance 16 6 K Keypad 7 10 Active Mode 4 29 Auxiliary Keypad 4 28 Deleting Images or Pages 4 11 Functions 4 1 Numeric 4 3 Overview 2 13 7 10
111. maging device to select Image Dmin Image Dmax and Border Dmax individually For example an ultrasound user might select an Image Dmin of 0 0 an Image Dmax of 2 5 and a Border Dmax of 2 8 while a CT user might choose an Image Dmin of 0 0 an Image Dmax of 3 0 and a Border Dmax of 3 0 Border Dmax allows you to select the highest printable density 4 22 5B9615 Keypad Functions Contrast To change the contrast setting press Program F2 F4 F1 The system will prompt you to enter the contrast value CONTRAST ENTRY CONTRAST 0 gt Note The valid range of contrast values is 5 to 5 The means higher contrast and the means lower contrast The default value is 0 When entering a negative value press the minus sign first Enter the value and to remain in the Program Mode press E on the numeric keypad To specify the value and exit from the Program Mode press Program To enter the Reprint Options Menu press Program F3 gt Note See Section 7 Study Reprinting 5B9615 4 23 User s Manual Configuration To enter the Configuration Options Menu there can be no images stored on the current page The Configuration Options Menu allows you to access and change the following e Autoprint e Audio Option e Rotation Option Study Option To enter the Configuration Options Menu press Program F4 The system will display the foll
112. me autofilming imaging devices With certain imaging devices the keypad functions in Display Mode only In others the user may switch from Display Mode to Active Keypad Mode L gt Note Consult your Kodak representative for the modes available with your imaging device Display Mode When the auxiliary keypad is attached in addition to the autofilming link and the Laser Printer and imaging device are powered on the following screen could appear on the keypad display DISPLAY MOD E QUEUE 00 F2 TO SWITCH CONTROL If the F2 key is not pressed the autofilming link controls the Laser Printer The Keypad acts only as a display The Keypad will display e printer messages error messages for the Interface queue status film supply quantity the image store positions The image store positions map will show the current page layout or where the images have been stored within this layout The map will indicate stored images in red and layout in green the LED window below the COPIES This LED will indicate the number of multiple originals to be printed the LED window below the FORMAT This LED indicates the present format number L gt Note When changes are made at the imaging device the Keypad is updated when the imaging device sends the information to the Printer 4 28 5B9615 Active Keypad Mode By pressing F2 to make the Keypad active the following screen displays Keypad Functions
113. n Section 6 Calibrating the 2180 Laser Printer Access Film Path The F2 function key should be pressed to open the Printer Door The Printer stops printing and prompts you to turn the Printer Door Latch You must open the Printer Door within 5 seconds of the prompt After you open the Printer Door the Printer changes the prompt to Access printer interior push door closed and turn latch To close the Printer Door push it closed and turn the Latch clockwise to the vertical position 3 28 5B9615 Basic Operations Transport Films The F3 function displays the Transport Films Screen The purpose of this function is to transport films from either Supply Magazine into the Receive Magazine or the docked Processor This may be useful to clear fogged films from a Supply Magazine These functions take place without exposing the film The path of the film through the Printer and Processor is discussed in detail in Section 8 TRANSPORT FILMS Not Printing From Supply 2 8 x 10C To Docked Processor Number of Films 1 F1 Change Supply Magazine F2 Change Destination F3 Increase Number of Films F4 Decrease Number of Films F5 Transport Films F6 Return Make selections and Transport H126_9033AC Press F1 to select the other Supply Magazine and change the Magazine and film type fields If there is only one Supply Magazine in the Printer this option does not appear P
114. n displays after the Printer completes its startup procedure The following screen displays on the Display Screen most of the time during normal operation IIIT Z7 TGG GG GGG CONTROL PRINTER Film i n Proc Suppl J Suppl 35 x 43B 8 x 10C y 1 y 2 Ready AK LEE Rece ive mag 6 gt Pr ocessor rsss F1 F2 F3 CR Stop Printing Manage Study Reprinting Access Magazines F4 Other Functions Select the desired function AN ZL YA 7 YA ZEEE TTT Yt Uy Prz Fi FZZZZ7 EZZZ F2 Fa F Mi Z Fs F6 44 H H126_9028AC This screen shows the Processor as the selected destination Also the Receive Magazine could be selected as the destination Printing images is discussed in detail in Section 4 Keypad Functions 5B9615 3 23 User s Manual WO LILI I I TIEX _ IEM IVI Z CONTROL PRINTER 3 Z Ready i Supply 1 35 x 43B f Y Supply 2 8x 10C Up f Ys Z h VY ig J Receive mag 6 j gt Processor y J F1 Start Printing Y F2 Manage Study Reprinting f Z F3 Access Magazines F4 Other Functions Z Select the desired function Af MMMM E EZZZZZ EZZZZ r ZZZ z F1 F2 Fs Fa FS Fe H126_9029AC This function toggles between two alternatives
115. n the selected bin F1 Yes F6 No Yj y Select Yes to confirm No to 7 Y quit Z MM H126_9109AC 5B9615 17 7 User s Manual Clearing Film Jams A Important Do not place the Bin Assembly on top of the Laser Printer To clear a film jam e Remove any films in the Bin and then lift the Bin Assembly from the Processor e Ifa film is protruding from the Sorter mechanism pull up on the film to remove it e If there is no film in that location open the Processor Cover and then open the Access Door on the bottom of the Sorter mechanism Remove any films 17 8 5B9615 Kodak X Omat 180 LP or 180 LPS Sorter Kit The following illustration shows the top of the 180 LPS Processor with the Bins removed H127_2001GA 5B9615 17 9 User s Manual The following illustration shows the bottom of the Sorter mechanism with the Access Door open H127_2002GA 17 10 5B9615 Kodak X Omat 180 LP or 180 LPS Sorter Kit The following illustration shows the Processor Cover opened to allow films to transport to the Tray access j door i H127_2003GCA H127_2003GA If the film cannot be cleared call your Service Representative The Processor can still operate with the Processor Cover open allowing films to go into the Tray and bypassing the Sorter 5B9615 17 11 User s Manual Sorter Error Messages Displayed on the Display Screen of the Laser Printer E080 Sorter Bin Ay Not
116. nd Error Messages How to Contact Service Personnel Before placing a service call you should know the K number for your system The K number displays on the Show Printer Info Screen as shown below See Section 3 Basic Operations for more information Service 1 800 3KODAK3 Serial no 123456 Kno 123 4567 Actuations Total 59917 1995 33472 Aug 95 1994 26445 Jul 94 F1 Show Error Log F2 Show Versions F3 Show Actuations by Source F6 Return Y Select the desired function H126_9046AC 1 Call the Kodak System Response Center for assistance The Show Printer Info Screen displays the correct number 2 Be prepared to leave a message and the K number for your system A Service Representative will contact you to get more information about the nature of your system problems and take necessary actions to get your Printer working again 5B9615 8 19 User s Manual 8 20 5B9615 Quick Reference Guides Section 9 Quick Reference Guides Flowchart for Operator Interface Screens KEYPAD Study Reprinting Features Flowchart 5B9615 9 1 User s Manual 9 2 5B9615 Safety Information for the 180 LP or 180 LPS Processor Section 10 Safety Information for the 180 LP or 180 LPS Processor Read and understand all instructions before using A Warning This equipment is not intended to be located in the patient s vicinity Caution This device is intended for use only by
117. nishment and Kodak X Omat Fixer Replenishment or equivalents may be used Contact your Kodak Representative to discuss the best option for your needs Throughput is the number of 35 x 43 cm sheets of film that can be processed in one hour 5B9615 Processor Overview Processor Configuration and Setpoints Setup information consists of the film processor configuration and process setpoints Setup information that was preset at the factory is listed below Setup information is stored in battery backed up RAM Random Access Memory Therefore you do not need to program new values every time that you turn on the Processor Even if power to the Processor is interrupted or the Processor is turned off you do not need to program the Processor If you wish you may change the setup information by using the function keys on the display panel See Section 13 Setting Up the Processor for more information The new setup information will be retained in memory when power is interrupted or turned off The Processor configuration and setpoints are initially set up as follows Replenishment Mode Display Units Developer Temperature Fixer Temperature minimum Automatic Developer Replenishment 35 x 43 cm sheet Automatic Fixer Replenishment 35 x 43 cm sheet Flooded Developer Replenishment 35 x 43 cm sheet Flooded Fixer Replenishment 35 x 43 cm sheet Dryer Temperature Automatic F 37 8 C 100 F 37 8 C
118. no screw no screw 5B9615 18 7 User s Manual After the Supply Magazine has been set up for the appropriate film type you should apply an identifying label to the center of the front of the Supply Magazine as shown in the illustration below Adhesive labels are supplied with each Supply Magazine Fs 35 x 43 Clear 5 O o _ fe H126_0727AA Load the new film into the Supply Magazine as described in Part I Section 3 of this manual 18 8 5B9615 Appendix Ordering Information for KODAK EKTASCAN Laser Imaging Film The Kodak Ektascan 2180 Laser Printer uses Kodak Ektascan HN or HNC film Designed exclusively for helium neon and visible light solid state laser imaging it is available in the following configurations Table 18 1 KODAK EKTASCAN Laser Imaging Film in 5 Boxes of 100 Sheet Packages HN Film CAT No Blue Base Roomlight Clear Base Roomlight EHN 10 EHC 10 Size Blue Base Roomlight Packaged Clear Base Roomlight Packaged 35 x 43 cm 828 1578 846 3366 35 x 35 cm 829 7038 830 3885 11 x 14in 833 9335 830 5831 8 x 10 in 843 8350 834 1869 5B9615 User s Manual Appendix B Folding the Reusable Plastic Carrier Board For Darkroom Load Film Only If changing the size of the film the correct size Carrier Board must be used If necessary order the correc
119. not mercury e Control charts for recording process control data or Kodak Process Control Densitometer with an appropriate printer e Fresh box of Kodak Ektascan HN Laser Film The laser film that is routinely used in the Printer can be used but the emulsion number must be tracked The emulsion number is identified on the box of film as indicated below K ss Kodak Diagnostic Film EHFL Ektascan HNFL 10 EHFL 10 f FAST LOAD PACKAGE 3 100 35x43cm xX Emul No 555 666 77 CC 4 3 Exp 10 1994 cm CAT 828 1578 555 666 77 CC 10 1994 CAT 828 1578 456777 R012 emulsion number H126_2718GCA H126_2718GC 16 6 5B9615 Using a 21 Step Gray Scale for Processor Quality Assurance Establishing the Baseline 1 Check the following e The Processor is thoroughly cleaned and functioning correctly e The Processor is filled with correctly mixed fresh chemicals e The correct developer temperature and replenishment rates have been set 2 Set aside a fresh box of Kodak Ektascan HN Laser Film Designate it as the Quality Control QC film and record the emulsion number gt Note If the film used in the 2180 Laser Printer is used as the Q
120. nual 3 Remove the old white cardboard and discard it 4 Remove and discard the empty film pouch 5 Make sure you have the proper film for the Magazine 6 Place the new film package into the Magazine checking that the side labeled UP is facing up as illustrated below and that the package is fully seated in the Magazine Supply Magazine H126_0005ACA H126_O005AA 3 10 5B9615 Basic Operations 7 Lift flap 1 and place it over the teeth of the Spindle at the back of the Magazine These teeth will engage to pull the film package off of the film 8 Remove tape and fold out flap 2 as numbered on the film packaging and in the illustration below Supply Magazine spindle H126_0006ACA H126_O006AA 5B9615 3 11 User s Manual 9 Close the Magazine Lid by lifting the Release Button on the left hand side of the Supply Magazine lowering the Lid and pressing on the Magazine Lid until it latches on both sides A Important Do not put weight on the Supply Magazine This will result in damage to the Drawer Supply Magazine release button H126_0007ACA H126_0007AA 3 12 5B9615 Basic Operations 10 Remove flap 3 at the notch as indicated on the film packaging and in the illustration below About 1 in of the film package will hang out of the front of the Supply Magazine The package will be wrapped up by the Spindle in the Supply Magazine Supply Magazine H126_0010ACA H126_0010AA
121. o the Trim Option The factory default for the Border Option is black To change the border type press Program F2 F2 The current Border state will be displayed as BLACK or CLEAR To change the Border press F1 followed by E on the numeric keypad or Program Trim Option The Trim Option allows a 2 pixel wide frame around each image To change the trim option from its current state press Program F2 F2 The current state will be displayed as TRIM ON or TRIM OFF To change it press F1 followed by E on the numeric keypad or Program 5B9615 4 21 User s Manual Contrast Option To enter the Contrast Option Menu press Program F2 F4 The system will display the following menu F1 CONTRAST F2 IMAGE DMIN F3 IMAGE DMAX F4 BORDER DMAX Image Dmin Image Dmax and Border Dmax The Printer can set the Image Dmin and Image Dmax for all of the images on a page The Image Dmax must be less than or equal to the Border Dmax The lowest printable Image Dmin is the calibration test page Dmin The Dmin can be set to zero When a page has a clear border the trim is dark When there is a black border the trim is white You should understand the relationship between image density restriction and contrast adjustment If you reduce both Image Dmax restrict and contrast negative contrast the density will be reduced more than you might expect The 2180 Laser Printer allows each i
122. of 35 x 43 cm has been processed gt Note Contact your Service Representative for other Flooded Replenishment Mode requirements Press F3 to fill the Developer and Fix Tanks While the Tanks are being filled the Data Section of the Display Screen displays Processor Error E129 Tanks being filled Select F4 to disable the Replenisher Pumps before doing any of the cleaning procedures When the Replenishment Pumps are disabled the Display Screen shows the message Processor Error E130 as illustrated on the screen below PROCESSOR REPLENISHMENT MODE Processor Not Ready Processor Error E130 Replenishment is Disabled F1 Select Auto F2 Select Flooded F3 Fill Tanks F4 F6 Return Select the desired function H126_9054AC Press F6 to return to the previous screen 5B9615 User s Manual Calibrating the Replenishment System Procedure A Important Calibrate the replenisher pumps every 3 months Calibration of the replenishment system will determine the actual rate of solution flow through the Replenishment Pumps for a given period of time Measure the volume of solution that is delivered by the system then use the Display Panel to enter the measurement into the microprocessor The microprocessor computes the rate of solution flow through the Pump then adjusts the period of time that the Pump must operate to deliver the replenishment volume that
123. of images to the print queue A format does not need to be filled for this key to work As long as at least one image has been stored the page can be sent to the queue When operating in Study mode the page is sent to the print queue but is not printed until the study is closed This feature ensures that the pages of the study will be properly collated Copies The Copies display and the A or V arrow keys below it are used to change the number of copies requested for a page or a study of images Copies must be set before requesting a print Format The Format display and the A or V arrow keys below it are used to scroll through the format options to change the format for a particular page The format cannot be changed after storing an image without deleting or printing the page Reverse Allows you to change the image polarity between normal and reverse blackbone This feature can be changed image by image Stat Allows you to move a page ahead of all non STAT pages in the queue It ensures that the page will print before non STAT print requests If you re in Study Mode this will apply to studies instead of pages Delete Image Used to erase an image After it is pressed the system will prompt you to indicate which image you want to erase The delete function is described in more detail later in this section Delete Mode Allows you to indicate whether a page or study is to be deleted
124. ofilm link MRI S 3 REZEN Keypad Va DSA Footswitch H126_9061HA System Configuration Example The above illustration shows a typical system configuration The Laser Printer can receive video and digital images from 6 to 8 imaging devices Storage of images and other input specific parameters can be controlled either by the Keypad or by autofilming commands from the imaging device In Keypad Mode a Footswitch may also be used to store images In Autofilming Mode a Control Terminal or an Auxiliary Keypad may be used to access features of the Laser Printer not supported by the autofilming connection 5B9615 2 5 User s Manual What the System Does An image of a patient is captured and the user selects the format and requests a copy of that image on film by pressing Print on the Keypad or on the imaging device console with autofilming or using autoprint The Laser Printer receives the image electronically to be exposed onto film in the Laser Printer If a Processor is attached the film is sent to be processed Otherwise you would select Receive Magazine for the film to be sent to a Receive Magazine and processed later Imaging Device X X _ oT Kodak Ektascan 2180 Laser Printer Kodak X Omat 180 LP Processor H126_9062HA 2 6 5B9615 Printer Overview Printer Overview display screen printer control door panel function
125. on Return to Input Menu UDO BWNHER Enter Selection 1 gt Note At start up the Main Menu has 7 options as listed After the system is configured item number 5 Change Control Link is dropped and 6 options remain When an option from the Main Menu is selected press Enter The next screen shows both the submenu options and at the bottom of the screen a list of the Function keys F1 through F10 and what they do Where more options exist than can be shown on one list the F9 key will be designated as the Change key Pressing F9 will cause the remaining available options to be displayed 5B9615 5 7 User s Manual Operational Mode The following functions are available through the Operational Mode Menu The values for most of these functions will be displayed on the screen in an area that is labeled Current Settings 5 8 F1 Change Format F2 Number of Copies F3 Print Priority F4 Rotation F5 Interpolation Type F6 Select Film F7 Polarity F9 Page Function F1 Store Defined F2 Store Position F3 Print Page F4 Delete Defined F5 Delete Position F6 Delete Page F9 Param Func F10 Return 5B9615 Control Terminal Change Format All valid formats will be displayed when this function is selected To enter an F1 through F3 format type the letter F and the number For example press F and 1 The F1 F2 and F3 function keys above the normal keyboa
126. oor of the Printer Replacement Reference Strips can be purchased separately by ordering part number 748682 r o ON OORA OO PD reference strip H126_2724AC 8 16 5B9615 Troubleshooting and Error Messages Press F3 at the Other Functions Screen to Read the Reference Strip 15 Oct 95 09 26 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 Select the desired function Manage Print Queue Show Printer Info Read Reference Strip Print Test Films Show More Functions Return rel el ral H126_9045AC When the F3 function key is pressed the Printer changes the prompt to Please wait and then to Slide reference strip through the densitometer gt Note Do not place the Reference Strip in the slot of the Densitometer until prompted to do so 5B9615 User s Manual densitometer reference strip H126_0023ACA H126_0023AA You must slide the Reference Strip through the Densitometer within about 15 seconds Use an even sweeping motion when sliding through the Densitometer When you slide the Reference Strip through the Densitometer the Printer displays the message Densitometer calibration successful The Printer will return to the Display Screen as shown above If any errors occur during calibration the Printer displays the Error Recovery Screen 8 18 5B9615 Troubleshooting a
127. opriate requirements the Kodak Ektascan 2180 Laser Printer is used in accordance with the instructions for use 10 2 5B9615 Processor Overview Section 11 Processor Overview Table of Contents Description Page Introduction 2 General Information 2 Control Processor Screen 3 Process Information for the 180 LP or 180 LPS Processor 6 Processor Configuration and Setpoints 7 Using the Access Code 8 Processor Setup Access Screen 9 5B9615 11 1 User s Manual Introduction General Information The Kodak X Omat 180 LP or 180 LPS Processor is a self threading roller type film processor that is designed only to be integrated with the Kodak Ektascan 2180 Laser Printer The Kodak Ektascan 2180 Laser Printer can operate without the Kodak X Omat 180 LP or 180 LPS Processor but the Processor cannot operate without the 2180 Laser Printer The Processor must be connected to the Printer to receive information and film from the Printer The 180 LP or 180 LPS Processor uses a single speed Film Transport Motor and has four racks They are the Developer Fixer Wash and Dryer Racks The Processor operates at the speed of 63 inches per minute The Receive Magazine in the 2180 Laser Printer can be used in addition to the 180 LP or 180 LPS Processor or instead of the Processor For example if two different types of film are loaded in the two Supply Magazines of the Laser Printer the Processor could be set up with chemistry to proce
128. or injury to persons or damage to property caused by the sole negligence or fault of Kodak or by persons under its direction or control 5B9615 18 13 User s Manual Appendix D Processor Menu Flowchart CONTROL PRINTER F4 OTHER FUNCTIONS OTHER FUNCTIONS F4 CONTROL PROCESSOR CONTROL PROCESSOR F3 SETUP PROCESSOR PROCESSOR SETUP ACCESS ACCESS CODE PROCESSOR SETUP F4 DEV REPLEN CALIBRATION F3 SETUP PROCESS F5 FIX PROCESSOR REPLEN SETPOINTS CALIBRATION F2 CHANGE REPLEN MODE i PROCESSOR PROCESSOR REPLENISHMENT REPLENISHMENT MODE CALIBRATION FOR SELECTED CHEMISTRY DEV OR FIX H126_9060CC 18 14 5B9615 Appendix Appendix E Processor Error Messages E001 PROCESSOR FATAL ERROR Call processor service Select Receive Magazine Films in processor will not be reprinted E002 DRYER OVER TEMPERATURE Call processor service Select Receive Magazine Films in processor will not be reprinted E005 PROCESSOR AIR FLOW LOSS Call processor service Select Receive Magazine E032 PROC DEV TANK FILL ERROR Check the developer delivery system Call processor service Select Receive Magazine E033 PROC FIXER TANK FILL ERROR Check the fixer delivery system Call processor service Select Receive Magazine E034 PROC DEV TEMP UNKNOWN Call processor
129. ousing 15 10 5B9615 Preventive Maintenance level sensor housing hoe ni S mandrel assembly H127_0061CCA H127_0061CA e Press the clip on the Level Sensor Housing and remove the Mandrel Assembly by pulling straight up Remove the Wing Nut from the Mandrel Assembly and the Developer Filter from the Mandrel Assembly 5B9615 15 11 User s Manual g Reverse the procedure to install the new Developer Filter gt Note Contact your Service Representative for the 3 Month Preventive Maintenance Procedures 15 12 5B9615 Using a 21 Step Gray Scale for Processor Quality Assurance Section 16 Using a 21 Step Gray Scale for Processor Quality Assurance Table of Contents Description Page Overview Printing the 21 Step Gray Scale Setting Up the Kodak Process Control Densitometer Entering Density Data into the Kodak Process Control Densitometer Items Needed for Processor Quality Assurance Establishing the Baseline Determining the Speed Index Determining the Base Fog Value Determining the Customer Upper Density Point Developer Temperature Establishing Operating Limits Daily Processor Quality Assurance Evaluating the Control Chart Crossover Procedure Final Comments UNN OODOOMmMMmornarsk OO 5B9615 16 1 User s Manual Overview The Kodak Ektascan 2180 Laser Printer can print a 21 step gray scale This gray scale can be used with the Kodak Process
130. owing menu F1 AUTOPRINT F2 AUDIO OPTION F3 STUDY OPTION F4 ROTATION OPTION Autoprint The autoprint option allows you to specify that a page should be sent to the print queue automatically when the page format has been filled with images When autoprint is not enabled press Print on the Keypad to send each page to the print queue The default setting for autoprint is ON To change the autoprint status press Program F4 F1 The current setting will be displayed To change the autoprint setting press F1 E L gt Note The Print key can be used at any time even if autoprint is ON This means that you can print partial pages even if the page is not filled 4 24 5B9615 Keypad Functions Audio Option The Audio menu selection allows you to specify a preference for audible feedback from the keypad The options include e no audible feedback e the Store tone sounds when you begin a Store command e the Store tone sounds when a Store command is completed e the Store tone sounds at both the beginning and the end of the Store command The default setting is for the Store tone to sound at the beginning of a Store command To change the audio status press Program F4 F2 The current setting will be displayed To change the current setting follow the system prompts and press E on the numeric keypad Study Option The Study Option allows you to work in either Page Mode or Study Mo
131. plays the previous screen of Other Functions as shown at the beginning of this section Return If you press F6 you will be returned to the main screen 5B9615 3 43 User s Manual 3 44 5B9615 Keypad Functions Section 4 Keypad Functions Table of Contents Description Page Using the Keypad 2 Storing Images and Printing Pages 5 Storing Images 6 Setting Formats 6 Special Format F1 7 Special Format F2 8 Special Format F3 Slides 9 Reverse Setting 9 Number of Copies 9 Printing Pages 10 Autoprint Printing 10 STAT Printing 10 Deleting Images or Pages 11 Deleting Images 11 Deleting Pages 11 Deleting Studies 11 Program Options 12 Tone Scaling 13 Entering and Leaving the Program Function 14 Window Options 15 Window Width 15 Window Level 16 Curve Shape 17 Curve Series 18 Print Options 20 Contrast Option 22 Image Dmin Image Dmax and Border Dmax 22 Contrast 23 Configuration 24 Autoprint 24 Audio Option 25 Study Option 25 Rotation Option 26 Auxiliary Keypad 28 5B9615 4 1 User s Manual Using the Keypad Take a few minutes to review the Keypad on the Kodak Ektascan 2180 Laser Printer READY TO STORE IMAGE QUEUE 01 LTT r a a T G L c c E z oa jo o ye Stat JIB GC em c E 4 z 5 E 6 Copies ars a a vos E H126_2713BC Message Display The display is divided into four
132. ply 1 35 x 43C Supply 2 8x 10B Receive mag 6 Access magazines push in maga zine drawers and close door H126_9024AC When this screen appears the Printer will e check to see if work is in progress If so the Printer displays a message Work in progress please wait e automatically unlatch the Film Access Door e indicate with a yellow indicator that the Supply Magazines are empty See the following illustration You may now open the Door fully and pull out one or more Magazine Drawers to remove load or unload one or more Magazines 3 6 5B9615 controj pe display screen panel function keys 6 empty magazine indicator J light 8 x 10 Blue Basic Operations Supply Magazine 1 drawer Supply Magazine 2 drawer Receive Magazine H126_0712DA 3 7 User s Manual Changing Film Size To change the size of film used you must 1 Load the new film into the Supply Magazine 2 Insert the Magazine into the Printer K READY TO STORE IMAGE QUEUE 01 EEH SERTER AAA AAAA H126_2714BC 3 Select the new film size at a Keypad If you are using the autofilming option you can select the new film size at the Control Terminal or Auxiliary Keypad a
133. printing a Study Using Date To reprint a study based on the date it was stored do the following steps ENTER STUDY NUMBER ENTER FOR AS SHOWN OR INPUT NEW READY TO STORE IMAGE 1 From either of the screens shown above press F1 The following screen displays F2 REPRINT OPTIONS PRESS F1 TO REPRINT LAST STUDY OTH ER KEYS TO EXIT 2 Press F2 to select a previous study for reprinting The following screen d isplays F1 SELECT BY F2 SELECT BY DATE F3 SHOWN DEFAULT LIST OTHER K EYS TO EXIT TIME r 3 Press F2 to select the study by date and time The screen below displays DATE SELECTION Fl TODAY S DATE F2 ENT ER DATE F3 QUIT 4 Press F2 to display the Date Entry screen 5 On the Date Entry screen type the date of the study you want retrieved for reprinting 7 14 5B9615 Study Reprinting gt Note If you enter a date that is invalid the message Invalid Date Please Re enter displays The Study Entry screen displays 6 After you type the date press E The Time Selection screen displays 7 Enter F1 for AM or F2 for PM The Time Entry screen displays 8 Type the time of the study you want to reprint and press E
134. professional trained personnel gt Note Noise emission is less than 65 dBA A Warning DANGER HIGH VOLTAGE This equipment is operated with hazardous voltage which can shock burn or cause death Remove the wall plug before servicing equipment Never pull the cord from the outlet Grasp the plug and pull to disconnect DO NOT operate equipment with a damaged power cord Position the power cord so that it will not be tripped over or accidentally pulled 5B9615 10 1 User s Manual A Warning DO NOT use an extension cord to power the processor Connect this equipment to a grounded outlet Refer to the Site Specifications for the Kodak Ektascan 2180 Laser Printer and the Kodak X Omat 180 LP Processor for additional details A Warning This equipment complies with the requirements in part 15 of FCC Rules for a class A computing device Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause unacceptable interference to radio and TV reception requiring the operator to take whatever steps may be necessary to correct the interference Responsibility of the Manufacturer The manufacturer is responsible for the effects on safety reliability and performance of the Kodak X Omat 180 LP or 180 LPS Processor only if e assembly operations extensions readjustments modifications or repairs are carried out by persons authorized by the manufacturer e the electrical installation of the relevant room complies with the appr
135. r Messages Film jams may occur in the following places e the Picker Assembly e the Registration Assembly e the Chute Assembly The illustrations on the following pages identify each of these areas pa JE j il l V 7 F Tl l picker assembly H126_0724GCA H126_0724GA 5B9615 User s Manual Check the Picker Assembly for film jams 1 Press down to lower the Film Pocket 2 Carefully raise the Picker 3 Check the Supply Magazine Any exposed film must be destroyed 4 Check the Receive Magazine If film is partly in the Receive Magazine close the Printer door and press Start Printing to automatically pull the film into the Receive Magazine 5 Carefully lower the Picker Assembly Lift the cover of the Picker and remove the film 6 Check the Registration Assembly for film jams If film is in the Rollers pull it out 8 8 5B9615 Troubleshooting and Error Messages registration assembly Supply Magazines H126_0725CCA H126_0725CA 5B9615 8 9 User
136. r Printer must be configured with enough memory to allow a format of 12 images on 1 film page for slides to be generated Reverse Setting This option allows you to select normal or reverse blackbone tone scale for each image The default tone scale is normal gt Note When the tone scale is reversed the REVERSE indicator light is lit on the Keypad To change the tone scale from its current state press Reverse on the Keypad Number of Copies The maximum number of copies that you can select is 99 If operating in Page Mode the number of copies must be changed prior to printing If operating in Study Mode the number of copies must be changed prior to closing the study The number of copies selected will default to the value that was last entered To change the number of copies press the A or W arrow keys below the Copies display 5B9615 4 9 User s Manual Printing Pages To print a partial or complete page of images press Print on the Keypad L gt Note You can continue storing or printing images even when the Printer is out of film or in an error condition Autoprint Printing When the Autoprint function is enabled the Printer will automatically send the Print request when all image positions have been stored on the selected format To enable the Autoprint function see the procedure in the Program Options section STAT Printing The Stat key allows you to move a
137. rd area are not available whenever a prompt is active so the two items must be typed When a format has been specified the page diagram will be updated to reflect the new format Number of Copies Enter the number of copies 1 99 Print Priority This function allows the user to either e specify that pages or studies be printed as STAT and move ahead of other non STAT pages or studies in the printer queue e remove the STAT condition The STAT key toggles the current setting ON or OFF Rotation All images to be rotated 90 when printed on film Interpolation Type The Current Settings area of the menu screen will be replaced with the available interpolation options Select one of the options to set the interpolation type Select Film Allows the selection of the appropriate film size and base tint supported by the Laser Printer Polarity Normal or Reverse 5B9615 5 9 User s Manual Store Position The default image store positions are from left to right and from top to bottom The STORE command default will be in the next available position but images can be stored in any available position The page diagram will be updated continuous to reflect the positions that have a stored image Print a Page Prints the page displayed Delete Defined Defined images will be deleted first from the last stored position and then the reverse of the d
138. ress F2 to display the Select Destination Screen This option does not appear if the Processor was not installed at system configuration time Press F3 to increase the number of films in a range of 1 to 99 and ALL The key may be held down in autorepeat mode ALL will transport all films from the selected Supply Magazine Press F4 to decrease the number of films in a range of 1 to 99 and ALL The key may be held down in autorepeat mode Press F5 to transport the films from the selected Supply Magazine to the selected destination Press F6 to return to the previous screen 5B9615 3 29 User s Manual Control Processor The F4 function displays the Control Processor Screen if a Processor is installed with your Printer The Control Processor Screen will be discussed in detail in the Processor section which is in Part II of this User s Manual Show More Functions The F5 function displays additional options as shown in the screen illustration on page 3 31 OTHER FUNCTIONS 15 Oct 95 09 26 Calibrate Printer Access Film Path Transport Films Control Processor Show More Functions Return H126_9032AC 3 30 5B9615 Return Basic Operations If you press F6 you will be returned to the Control Printer Screen the screen which you used to get to the Other Functions Screen OTHER FUNCTIONS Ready 15 Oct 95 09 26 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 Manag
139. ress F6 to return to the previous screen 6 Measure the density values at an off line Densitometer and then press F5 to enter the density data at the Control Panel 6 8 5B9615 Calibrating the 2180 Laser Printer Calibration Data Entry Screen You may use another Densitometer instead of the built in Densitometer that is on the front of the 2180 Laser Printer to measure the density values of the Calibration Test Film If so you should follow these steps to enter the density data into the Printer at the Control Panel Press F5 at the Calibrate Printer Screen to display the Calibration Data Entry Screen CALIBRATION DATA ENTRY E 1 0 25 g 2 0 32 3 0 69 4 1 31 5 1 95 6 2 40 Ready O 7 271 8 2 96 g 9 3 21 F1 Previous Step F2 Next Step F3 Increase F4 Decrease F5 Compute Calibration F6 Return Select density steps and modify when all done Compute H126_9044AC 1 Press F1 to select the previous density step moving through the list in a circular manner Press F2 to select the next density step Press F3 to increase the selected value in the range of 0 00 to 3 99 The key may be held down in autorepeat mode Press F4 to decrease the selected value in the range of 0 00 to 3 99 Repeat this process as many times as is necessary and then continue to step 2 2 Press F5 to compute calibration
140. rinter Press F1 to increase the dryer setpoint in increments of 1 0 Fahrenheit or 1 0 Celsius depending on which temperature scale was selected for your site Press F2 to decrease the dryer setpoint in increments of 1 0 Fahrenheit or 1 0 Celsius Press F3 to display the Processor Setup Access Screen This selection only appears as an option on the screen when there is no film in the Processor Press F4 to continue even though an error condition relating to temperature warnings exists If the Error description field is blank or if it describes an error that cannot be overridden this option will not be available Press F6 to return to the Other Functions Screen 5B9615 11 5 User s Manual Process Information for the 180 LP or 180 LPS Processor RP chemicals Process Time Throughput films seconds Drop Time seconds Film Chemical hr 63 79 HN HNC film 180 Process Time is the time that it takes the leading edge of a sheet of film to travel from the Entrance Detector Rollers to the Exit Rollers of the Dryer Rack Drop Time is the time it takes the leading edge of a 35 x 43 cm 14 x 17 inch sheet of film to enter the Entrance Detector Rollers and the trailing edge to exit the Dryer Rack when the 35 cm side is fed first Film Chemical is the combination of film type and chemicals that is required for optimum image quality when using the Processor Kodak RP X Omat Developer Reple
141. rs 197 feet away from the Laser Printer or Processor With an optional cable extension the Keypad may be located up to 280 meters 919 feet from the Laser Printer There is a Keypad for each input except inputs using an autofilming link With an autofilming link commands are sent from the imaging device gt Note Some autofilming links do not accommodate all features available on the Keypad These features may be implemented by using the optional Control Terminal or the Auxiliary Keypad The operation of the Control Terminal is explained in the user information shipped with the Control Terminal The fold out Quick Reference Guide illustration of the Control Panel and Keypad may be extended and positioned beside this information to help locate specific items being described See Section 9 for this Guide The Keypad consists of a message display a numeric keypad which also functions as an indicator of image store positions four function keys F1 through F4 a number of dedicated function keys for such activities as printing and deleting a Store bar and A and V keys to increase and decrease the number of copies and format selections 5B9615 2 13 User s Manual Each item is explained briefly below More complete explanations of specific key functions are located where the function is fully explained L gt Note If a particular feature or key is not available at the time it is pressed the Invalid Key
142. s Manual Troubleshooting Overview This section will provide suggestions for what to do if problems arise After an overview of the path that the film takes through the 2180 Laser Printer this section will give you guidelines for clearing film jams In order to clear film jams you must open the Film Door of the Printer Before opening the Film Door read the Safety Information that is provided at the beginning of this manual and note the location of the laser beam in the Printer DANGER Laser radiation when open and interlocks defeated Avoid direct exposure to beam H126_2719AC A Warning DANGER AVOID LASER BEAM THIS EQUIPMENT USES A VISIBLE RED LASER LASER RADIATION CAN BE PRESENT WHEN THE MACHINE IS OPERATED WITH THE PANELS OFF AND THE INTERLOCKS DEFEATED AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO THE LASER BEAM 8 2 5B9615 Troubleshooting and Error Messages Film Transport Overview The Transport Films function can be selected from the Other Functions Screen to move film through the Printer and Processor without printing on the film This may be used for processing a pre exposed sensitometric film to clear out fogged films from the Supply Magazine or to move preprinted films to the Processor The Transport Films Screen is discussed in Section 3 5B9615 8 3 User s Manual Film Transport with a Kodak X Omat 180 LP or 180 LPS Processor The Picker Assembly picks up a piece of film from one of t
143. s the position of the items relative to the entire list An accessory for the 180 LP or 180 LPS Processor to collate films into 9 Bins with a capacity to hold 50 films each The Sorter accepts all film sizes including mixed film sizes at a rate of 180 films per hour See also Bin A study is a collection of pages for a patient that were all created during a single session A feature that provides the ability to reprint original patient studies after the patient has left the imaging area The Processor Tanks fill automatically with solution from the Replenishment Tanks until the Level Sensors detect that the Processor Tanks are full 5B9615 User s Manual Throughput Toggle Tone scaling X Omat The number of 35 x 43 cm sheets of film fed 35 cm wide that can be processed in one hour Change between 2 settings For example a switch toggles from OFF to ON A technique of making the printed images match the images on the input monitor A trademark of the Eastman Kodak Company 5B9615 Index Section 20 Index A About This Manual 2 2 Access Code 11 8 Access Film Path 3 28 Access Magazines Screen 3 6 3 27 Active Keypad Mode 4 29 Adjusting Dryer Temperature 14 4 Appendix 18 1 Appendix A Setting Up Supply Magazines 18 2 Appendix B Folding the Reusable Plastic Carrier Board 18 10 Appendix C Warranty Statement for the Processor 18 12 Appendix D Processor Menu Flowchart 18 14 Appendix E
144. sover F for the Fixer Rack and FW for the Fixer Wash Crossover 11 Wipe off any chemical deposits in the processing section 15 6 5B9615 Preventive Maintenance 12 After all Racks have been cleaned and returned to their proper positions in the Processor move the main wall circuit breaker for the Processor to the ON position oe 13 Turn on the Processor by moving the Main Power Switch to the gt Note The Replenisher Pumps start automatically when the Processor is turned on G Important If the developer and fixer tanks of the processor need to be emptied and refilled with fresh chemicals call your service representative position 5B9615 15 7 User s Manual Monthly Procedure In addition to the preventive maintenance procedure that should be followed every week the following procedure should be performed every month Follow the shutdown procedure and turn off all electrical power to the Processor before performing preventive maintenance 1 Turn off the Processor by moving the Main Power Switch to the 0 position 2 Move the main wall circuit breaker for the Processor to the OFF position 3 Turn off the water supply A Warning Wear rubber gloves safety glasses and protective clothing when doing any maintenance on the 180 LP or 180 LPS Processor 4 Lift the Top Cover of the Processor Caution To prevent contamination of the developer and fixer solutions w
145. ss one type film while the other type of film could be collected in the Receive Magazine to be processed in a remote Processor The Kodak X Omat 180 LPS Processor has a 9 Bin Film Sorter installed at the factory To improve productivity each Sorter Bin usually receives films from a particular imaging device connected to the Laser Printer Kodak RP chemicals and Kodak Ektascan HN or HNC laser imaging films code EHN 10 and EHNC 10 are recommended for use with the 180 LP or 180 LPS Processor 11 2 5B9615 Processor Overview Control Processor Screen The user selects changes and monitors processing variables for the Processor through the Control Processor Screen at the Display Screen for the Kodak Ektascan 2180 Laser Printer Select F4 at the Other Functions Screen to see the Control Processor Screen Yj OTHER FUNCTIONS Y Ready 15 Oct 95 09 26 Calibrate Printer Access Film Path Transport Films Control Processor Show More Functions Return Y Select the desired action A GOOO zz 5 A rid ref roa ra H126_9047AC 5B9615 11 3 User s Manual error description field Processor status field CONTROL PROCESSOR Processor Ready Processor Error Exxx Dev temp 100 0F Set 100 0F Fix temp 100 0F Set 100 0F Dry temp 119 5F Set 120 0F F1 Increase Dry Set F2 Decrease Dry Set F3 Setup Processor F4 Override Error F6 Return Selec
146. st Press F5 to Exit to Control Printer and display the Control Printer Screen This command option is cleared if there are more messages to display or the printer state is Off line It is enabled when there are no more messages Press F6 to return to the suspended screen This command is cleared and enabled as above 8 14 5B9615 Troubleshooting and Error Messages Preventive Maintenance Cleaning and Sterilization The Kodak Ektascan 2180 Laser Printer is not to be cleaned by immersion nor sterilized by autoclaving Do not wash in a manner allowing fluid to flow freely over the external surfaces To properly sterilize or clean power down the unit immerse a clean soft cloth in an appropriate non abrasive non corrosive sterilizing or cleaning solution e wring cloth to remove excess fluid e wipe the external surfaces free of soil Exercise caution around openings and electrical connections When soil is removed wipe external surfaces dry with a clean or sterile soft cloth 5B9615 8 15 User s Manual Maintaining the Densitometer The Reference Strip is used to calibrate the Densitometer on the front of the 2180 Laser Printer The Densitometer is calibrated at installation time but the Reference Strip can be used periodically to check that the Densitometer is still properly calibrated A Reference Strip is delivered with each Printer It can be found in the pocket on the inside of the Film D
147. t Carrier Board from Eastman Kodak Company Service Parts Management 35 x 43 cm Carrier Board Part No 968300 35 x 35 cm Carrier Board Part No 968301 11 x 14 in Carrier Board Part No 968302 8 x 10 in Carrier Board Part No 968303 1 Fold the Carrier Board at the fold lines so that the smooth side is on the inside carrier board smooth P ee 126_6350 side H126_6350AA 2 Load film into the Carrier Board with emulsion side up 3 Place the Carrier Board and film into the Kodak Ektascan 2180 Laser Printer Supply Magazine 18 10 5B9615 Appendix A Important The slots in the Carrier Board will be on the bottom of the Supply Magazine and placed toward the opening slot SY H126_6349GCB supply magazine H126_6349GA 5B9615 18 11 User s Manual Appendix C Warranty Statement for the Processor Kodak warrants this Kodak X Omat 180 LP or 180 LPS Processor to function correctly for one year from the date of initial installation when installed within one year from date of shipment Warranty Repair Coverage If this equipment does not function correctly during the warranty period the dealer for Kodak X Omat 180 LP or 180 LPS Processors who sold the equipment will provide or arrange for repair of the equipment during the dealer s normal working hours Such repair service will include any adjustments and or replacement of parts required to maintain your equipment in good working order How to
148. t Up and Shutdown Start Up 1 If a Processor is attached to the Laser Printer see the procedure in Section 14 of Part II of this User s Manual to start up the 180 LP or 180 LPS Processor 2 Turn on the main power switch for the Printer Processor main power switch Printer main power switch display screen Ww ie eee aa WwW H126_0703ACE G H126_0703AA L gt Note If the Print command is used to print an image before the solutions in the Processor have reached the correct temperature the Printer displays a message that the Processor is not ready The films will remain in the Image Buffer until the Processor becomes ready You may override the message and send the film to the Processor by using the override function on the Printer Control Processor Screen See Control Processor Screen in Section 11 of Part II of this User s Manual for more information There are no films waiting in the print queue if the Printer Display Screen shows the Printer state as Ready 3 2 5B9615 Basic Operations Shutdown 1 Wait for all films to be printed There are no films waiting to be printed if the printer state in the upper right hand corner of the Display Screen is Ready gt Note With a docked Processor the Control Printer Screen indicates that films are printing in the upper left hand corner 2 Once the Laser Printer is turned off the Film
149. t the desired function y BA F F F F F F Fig F2 F3 4 F4 F5 Fe prompt lines commands H126_9048GCA H126_9048GC The Processor Status field indicates the current condition of the Processor These conditions are Processor Ready Processor Not Ready Film in Processor or Processor Off line The error description field provides an error number of any error that may occur in the Processor such as Processor Error E134 When errors are initially reported the Error Recovery Screen displays the error text After returning to this screen just the numeric code will appear as illustrated above If this error is a Processor error that the user chooses to override this line will be displayed in flashing mode If there is not an error this line will be blank There are 3 errors that you can override They are E132 Developer under temperature E133 Developer over temperature and E134 Dryer under set temperature 11 4 5B9615 Processor Overview Processor Error Messages are listed and described in Section 18 on page 18 15 If the Processor Status line does not show that the Processor is off line then the Developer Fixer and Dryer actual temperatures and temperature setpoints are displayed Decimal points or commas and temperature scale Fahrenheit or Celsius are selected at the time of the configuration of your P
150. ter Insert the film until it rests against the Drive Rollers and the Motor is activated While the film density is measured gently hold the film against the Stop guiding the film to prevent skewing Press go The date and time are momentarily displayed Use N and H to enter the temperature of the developer solution Press go to store the data and advance to the next step Press meas to view the calculated parameters and density values measured on the 21 step gray scale or press dev to view the data as deviated from the reference values Press p1 through p4 to view the measured data Press both Menu keys to exit the main menu L gt Note If the Densitometer is connected to an appropriate Printer the data can be sent to the Printer Refer to Section 3 3 of the Operation Manual for the Kodak Process Control Densitometer Publication Part Number 635933 for further information on sending data 5B9615 Using a 21 Step Gray Scale for Processor Quality Assurance Kodak Process Control Densitometer test pattern film stop L anua 4 oook ooo lt fNeE EOB CYTIBBYLION H126_0031CCA H126_0031CA 5B9615 16 5 User s Manual Items Needed for Processor Quality Assurance The following items are needed for processor quality assurance e Kodak Process Control Densitometer or alternative densitometer e Thermometer
151. the e Control Panel All systems have this capability See Study Reprinting from the Main Control Panel page 7 4 e Keypad This is an option that may be purchased separately Please contact your Kodak Sales Representative for further details See Study Reprinting From the Keypad page 7 10 For detailed information on study reprinting see the KEYPAD Study Reprinting Quick Reference Guide General Information Study Reprinting provides the capability to reprint original patient studies that are stored on the 2180 Laser Printer image buffer disks A study is a logical grouping of one or more pages which are to be printed together Studies are created by an imaging device and are stored by the Printer Once a study enters the print queue it is known as a job however after the job is printed the study remains on disk until it is deleted Protected vs Unprotected Studies Studies may be protected or unprotected see Protected and Unprotected Studies page 7 8 e Protected studies remain on the system until they are manually deleted To prevent a study from being deleted protect the study e Unprotected studies remain on the system as long as there is space on the buffer disks When the disks are full the oldest studies are deleted The number of studies that are on disk depends on the total size of all the stored studies and the number of disks installed with the system How Studies Are Stored When a page is comp
152. the desired function G F F F E F F2 f F3 F4 a F6 f H126_9040AC 3 Press F1 from the Other Functions Screen to access the Calibrate Printer Screen 5B9615 User s Manual Calibrate Printer Screen CALIBRATE PRINTER j Printing Film type 35 x 43B To Receive mag Site 3 Last done 14 Oct 95 20 37 Change Film Type Change Destination Print Calibration Film Read Calibration Film Enter Density Data F6 Return Select Film Type and Dest Print Film Read Film or Enter Data OOO J H126_9041AC 1 The screen displays the film type and destination to be calibrated Press F1 to select the other film type that is presently installed in the Printer This option is displayed only when two different film types are installed The film type field will change to reflect the new film type F1 will be cleared if there is only 1 film type Press F2 to change the destination 2 Press F3 to print the Calibration Test Film 6 6 5B9615 Calibrating the 2180 Laser Printer 3 Process the film and check that the information on the screen matches the destination printed on the film and the film type If the information does not match use F1 and F2 to select the correct values The Calibration Test Film will look like the following illustration USE FOR CALIBRATION General CT1 12 03 06 15 May 92 Rochester NY calibra
153. the new error list Those errors will not be displayed again in this screen but you may view them later at the Show Error Log Screen At this point you may select one of the above exit choices In addition to reporting errors at this screen the Printer displays Interface errors at the Keypad Auxiliary Keypad or the Control Terminal or passes them to the autofilming console for the imaging device 5B9615 8 13 User s Manual Error Recovery Screen Y ERROR RECOVERY A p 1 more Not printing p 21 Aug 95 07 32 58 Y E285 Film Jam in Printer p Access Film Path and clear film Y supply path Remove supply mag azine and fan film in darkroom Show Next Message Skip to Last Message Return Select the desired function WLLL A j Exit to Control Printer f H126_9043AC The Printer blinks the screen title line and displays the error message in the highlighted bar at the top of the screen so that this screen may be noticeable at a distance from the display The Printer displays a count of remaining error messages The error message includes e Time and date e Error Message including a severity level F fatal W warning E error and error number e One to three lines of suggested recovery action Press F1 to display the next error message and decrement the count of remaining messages Press F2 to skip any messages and display the last most recent message in the new error li
154. ting From the Main Control Panel 7 4 Manage Study Reprinting 7 4 Protected or Unprotected Studies 7 8 Reprint Study 7 7 Supply Magazines Setting Up 18 2 T Table of Contents 2 Tank Fill Mode 13 2 Temperature Developer 16 9 Dryer 14 4 Tone Scaling 4 13 Transport Films 3 29 8 3 8 4 Trim Option 4 21 Troubleshooting 5 14 Blank Display Screen 5 14 Control Terminal 5 14 Error Codes 5 15 Error Messages 8 1 8 11 Film Jams 8 6 17 8 Film Transport 8 3 Film Transport with a Kodak X Omat 180 LP or 180LPS Processor 8 4 Film Transport with Receive Magazine 8 5 Garbled Screen 5 14 How to Contact Service Personnel 8 19 Locked Screen 5 15 Overview 8 2 Preventive Maintenance 8 15 Vertical Misalignment of Display Screen 5 15 U Unloading Film from the Receive Magazine 3 16 Update Text 5 13 5B9615 20 11 ser s Manual U Using a 21 Step Gray Scale for Processor Quality Assurance 16 1 sing a Stored Calibration Table 6 5 sing the Access Code 11 8 Using the Control Panel 3 23 17 4 Using the Keypad 4 2 Footswitch 4 4 Keypad Right Side 4 3 Message Display 4 2 Numeric Keypad 4 3 U U W Warranty Statement Processor 18 12 When to Calibrate the Laser Printer 6 4 Window Level 4 16 Window Options 4 15 Window Width 4 15 20 12 5B9615 Section 21 Publication History Publication History Print Date Pub No ECO No Affected Pages File Name OCT 1995 5B9615 5B9616 5B9607 2632 28
155. tion test film H126_2722AC 4 Do either step 5 or step 6 to enter the density data into the Printer In step 5 the density data is read by the built in Densitometer and entered into the software of the Printer Do step 6 if you measure the density values at an off line Densitometer and then enter them at the Control Panel gt Note Do not place the Calibration Test Film in the slot of the Densitometer until prompted to do so 5B9615 6 7 User s Manual 5 Press F4 to read the Calibration Test Film The Printer will e Clear all commands and change the prompt to Please wait e Change the prompt to Slide calibration film through the densitometer 2 densitometer calibration test film H126_0022ACB H126_0022AA You must slide the calibration film through the Densitometer within about 15 seconds Use an even sweeping motion when sliding the film otherwise a calibration error may occur When you slide the film through the Densitometer the Printer displays the message Calibration in progress please wait If the calibration is successful the Printer changes the prompt to Printer calibration successful If any errors occur during calibration the Printer will display the Error Recovery Screen The existing calibration table is not affected Printed Errors and the Error Recovery Screen will be discussed in detail in Section 8 Troubleshooting and Error Messages P
156. tly presses Ctrl and the letter S the display terminal will appear to lock and not respond This is a command that stops the screen from scrolling to allow a user to see a single screen of information If this happens press Ctrl and the letter Q to resume scrolling The screen will unlock and respond normally Vertical Misalignment of Display Screen The WYSE Set Up Menu may have been accessed and the Terminal characteristics were changed To re establish the WYSE terminal as a Control Terminal 1 Press the Set Up key Press F2 Use the Space Bar until WYSE 50 is displayed in the upper left corner Press the Set Up key Press the Space Bar until Yes is displayed Press the Set Up key The next menu item selected will re align the Display Screen NWN fF Wh Error Codes If a fatal interface error occurs all Control Terminal activities will stop and will be replaced by a request for a Service Personnel password If this occurs turn the Laser Printer on and off If the Control Terminal continues to request the Service Personnel password contact your Service Representative 5B9615 5 15 User s Manual 5 16 5B9615 Calibrating the 2180 Laser Printer Section 6 Calibrating the 2180 Laser Printer Table of Contents Description Page Overview 2 General Information 2 When to Calibrate 4 Calibrating the 2180 Laser Printer 5 Using a Stored Calibration
157. to their original values and press Esc At the Terminal Selection Menu select the correct specification 5B9615 5 5 User s Manual 3 Specify that the Terminal is a WYSE terminal or a different type TERMINAL TYPE MENU 1 Kodak Control Terminal WYSE 2 Kodak Service Engineering Terminal Enter Menu Item 1 4 Specify that the Terminal is to be used for Laser Printer operations rather than service operations MODE SELECTION MENU 1 Laser Printer Operations 2 Service Operations Enter Menu Item 1 5 Select which imaging device is to be affected by the Control Terminal operation INPUT SELECTION MENU 1 First imaging device 2 Second imaging device Enter Menu Item 1 L gt Note The imaging device names shown on the Input Selection Menu are user specified 5 6 5B9615 Control Terminal Procedure To reach the Main Menu from the initial Terminal Type Menu enter 1 1 and press Enter 2 1 and press Enter 3 n the menu number of the imaging device and press Enter The Main Menu and the name of the imaging device affected will be displayed The name of the imaging device affected will be printed on the screen when each of the Main Menu suboptions are displayed MAIN MENU Operational Mode Image Setup Custom Format Common Text Setup Change Control Link Change Destinati
158. tor 5B9615 17 3 User s Manual Using the Control Panel To assign Processor Sorter Bins 1 Select F4 Other Functions at the Control Printer screen 2 Select F5 to Show More Functions 3 Select F5 again to Show More Functions This will access the Other Functions screen 4 Select F3 to Assign Processor Sorter Bins OTHER FUNCTIONS Ready 15 Oct 95 09 26 F1 Set Time and Date F2 Select Destination F3 Assign Processor Sorter Bins F5 Show More Functions F6 Return Select the desired function H126_9037AC 17 4 5B9615 Kodak X Omat 180 LP or 180 LPS Sorter Kit Assign each Bin to the imaging device that you select and write the name of the imaging device on the paper insert on the front of the Bin H127_2000GA Select F3 from the Other Functions screen to access the Assign Processor Sorter Bins screen You can assign as many sources to the same Bin as you want If no source name is assigned the system will name the source Tf a source is assigned multiple Bins the first 50 films from that source will be sent to the first Bin and then the next 50 films from that source will be directed to the next assigned Bin This process will continue with 50 films directed to each assigned Bin from that source 5B9615 17 5 User s Manual There is no limit to the number of Bins assigned for each source If a Bin is full and no other Bin is ass
159. trol Unit consists of a Master Circuit Board and up to 4 disk drives located in the bottom of the Printer that store images A generic term for the imaging system imaging device that may include the scanner imaging computer and operator workstation 5B9615 User s Manual Image Density Restriction Image store rate Interface Interpolation Job Laser LUT Menu Modality Option Page The Printer may specify a minimum and maximum density for the images on a page The maximum image density may be lower than the black border density and the minimum image density may be higher than the clear border density The sustained data rate of a Laser Printer for receiving and storing images from a imaging device until storage resources in the Laser Printer are filled Custom hardware and software which connects an imaging device to a 2180 Laser Printer Interpolation of an image results in an increased number of pixels for the image and thus enlarges the image within the Laser Printer A copy of a study in the print queue Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation Look Up Table used to scale or convert digital image information from one pixel range to another or to accomplish gray scale transformation modify contrast A list of related options that you select to perform an action See Imaging Device Modalities include Computed Tomography CT Magnetic Resonance Imaging
160. ty images on film To maintain optimum image quality the Laser Printer should be re calibrated when changing e film emulsion e the chemistry Processor temperature or changing Processors To determine whether the emulsion number has changed read the label on the side of the box of film K ss Kodak Diagnostic Film EHFL Ektascan HNFL 10 j EHFL 10 100 SHT FAST LOAD PACKAGE 35 100 35x43cm Emul No 555 666 77 CC Exp 10 1994 45 CAT 828 1578 555 666 77 CC 10 1994 CAT 828 1578 456777 R012 emulsion number H126_2718GCA H126_2718GC 5B9615 Calibrating the 2180 Laser Printer Calibrating the 2180 Laser Printer Using a Stored Calibration Table Caution Successful entry of new calibration data for a calibration table results in the loss of existing data for that table Performing the Calibration 1 Check that the Printer and the Processor if one is attached is warmed up 2 Access the Other Functions Screen OTHER FUNCTIONS Ready 15 Oct 95 09 26 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 Calibrate Printer Access Film Path Transport Films Control Processor Show More Functions Return Select
161. ty the receive mag and Start Printing to resume F1 Show Previous Message F2 Show Next Message F6 Return H126_9042AC The Printer displays the error log of the message number and the latest message in reverse chronological order See the Error Recovery Screen for a description of error messages Press F1 to display the previous earlier message Press F2 to display the next later message Press F6 to return to the previous screen 8 12 5B9615 Troubleshooting and Error Messages Error Recovery The screen displays when the Printer detects an error The screen that is currently displayed is suspended You will be able to view the error message s To exit you have 2 choices e Select Return The suspended screen resumes at the point it was suspended You can continue the work you were doing and later recover from the error condition e Select Exit to Control Printer to display the Control Printer screen The suspended screen is aborted and the Control Printer Screen displays This option allows you to immediately begin entering the commands that are needed to effect error recovery This screen shows all new errors that have not been previously displayed The errors display in chronological order If there are remaining error messages to display you may e View all of the messages before selecting one of the above exit choices e Skip to Last Message to skip over the messages in
162. was set L gt Note The volume actually measured during this procedure is not the volume that is delivered for a 35 x 43 cm sheet of film during normal equipment operation 1 To calibrate the replenishment system press F4 at the Other Functions Screen to see the Control Processor Screen 2 Press F3 at the Control Processor Screen to display the Processor Setup Access Screen 3 Enter the four digit Access Code 4213 PROCESSOR SETUP Processor Ready Processor Error E134 Cycle is Rapid Replenishment Mode is Auto F1 F2 Change Replen Mode F3 Setup Process F4 Dev Replen Calibration F5 Fix Replen Calibration F6 Return Select the desired action H126_9055AC 13 10 5B9615 Setting Up the Processor 4 Press F4 to calibrate the replenishment of the developer or press F5 to calibrate the replenishment of the fixer PROCESSOR REPLENISHMENT CAL Processor Not Ready Processor Error E130 Dev replen cal switch enabled Dev Cal Volume 62ml F1 Increase F2 Decrease F6 Return Press switch to start cal or select the desired action H126_9056AC 5B9615 13 11 User s Manual developer replenishment hose fixer replenishment hose Hs replenishment calibration switch ey filter mandrels graduated cylinder H127_0072CCB H127_0072CA 13 12 5B9615 Setting Up th
163. xternal measuring devices such as templates scales rulers or reference point charts used for charting anatomical locations or measuring point to point should not be used in the diagnosis or treatment of patients unless differences among the printed image sizes of laser printers has been taken into consideration Read and understand all instructions before using The Kodak Ektascan 2180 Laser Printer is a Class I device This means that for protection of the user against electrical shock this device relies on a proper ground connection as outlined in the Site Specifications for the Kodak Ektascan 2180 Laser Printer A Warning This device has not been designed for e direct patient contact It must not be used within an eight foot radius of an immobilized patient e use in an explosive environment It must not be used in areas where explosive gases or vapors are present Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure Caution This device is intended for use only by professional trained personnel 5B9615 1 1 User s Manual L gt Note Noise Emission is less than 70 dBA DANGER Laser radiation when open and interlocks defeated Avoid direct exposure to beam H126_2719AC A Warning DANGER AVOID LASER BEAM THIS EQUIPMENT USES A VISIBLE RED LASER LASER RADIATION CAN BE PRESENT WHEN THE MACHINE IS OP

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