Epson EPIX manual System Operating Instructions, Preparing Your Current X-RAY Equipment

SECTION 5: SYSTEM OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

5.1. PREPARING YOUR CURRENT X-RAY EQUIPMENT

The EPIX Digital Imaging System produces x-ray images of high quality and low noise. More details on how this technology works can be found in appendix A. Almost any x- ray unit can be used with the EPIX system.

There is no need to purchase a new one. The imaging plates can produce an excellent

5.2. ERASE THE IMAGING PLATE

image over a wide range of exposures. With the EPIX system, it is possible to get high- quality images at the same exposure time you use for x-ray film. This is a great benefit to you because it means that it will be more difficult to over- or under-expose an image.

Imaging plates should be erased just prior to use. Scanning an imaging plate does not erase all the image information. To completely erase the imaging plate, expose the front surface (blue or white in color) to direct, intense light for at least 2 minutes.*

An effective way to erase the imaging plate is to use a light box. Simply lay down the imaging plate active side up (blue or white face) facing the light box shining down. Expose the plates to light for about 2 minutes. To avoid scratching the imaging plates, refrain from lying the imaging plate active face down on a light box.

Alternatively, place the imaging plates within 8 inches of a lamp equipped with a lit 100-watt bulb for two minutes, minimum. The imaging plates are now completely erased and are ready for reuse. Avoid using sunlight since it contains UV light that can deeply stimulate the phosphor and leave artifacts in the image. Longer, non-UV light erasing may be required to rid the image plate of these artifacts.

*Note: Erasing time will vary depending on the quality and intensity of the erasing light. For more detailed information, see appendix B.

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