Introduction

About this Manual

Introduction

Describes the features and system configuration of the digital film imager. Also provided is information on the location and function of parts.

Preparation

Explains the steps involved in placing and connecting the unit prior to getting started - checking the supplied accessories and assembly. Once all assembly and all connections have been made, there should be no need to perform these operations again during normal printing operations.

Operation

Describes loading of the film tray and blue thermal film, and actual printing operations.

Adjustment

Describes how to make adjustment such as sharpness, calibration and density adjustment, and to how to select gamma curve, using the menus displayed on the LCD.

Miscellaneous

Provides technical information in the unit, regular maintenance, how to handle error messages displayed in the LCD, and how to deal with paper jams. Also, an index will assist you in locating the desired section quickly.

Conventions used

Cross reference

Throughout this manual you will find references to other sections of the manual that contain related information.

Important note

Be sure to read the sections marked Note . They explain points that you should be aware of to operate the unit correctly and prevent malfunctions.

System Overview

The UP-DF500 digital film imager is a thermal printer designed to reproduces image data in DICOM format sent via the network.

The UP-DF500 has the following functions’

Equipped with DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine) features

The DICOM portion of the unit receives image data in DICOM format sent from the modality via the network, processes them at 14 inches × 17 inches either by enlarging or reducing them.

High quality and high print resolution

The unit allows you to print out in high-resolution black and white (4096 shades) and in high-resolution print mode (320 dpi).

Suitable for diagnosing using image data captured by diagnosis equipment

The unit prints image data on the 14 × 17 inches blue thermal film, and these prints are used for diagnosing. Also, the unit provides sufficient high picture quality for image diagnosis.

Space saving

You can place the unit either horizontally or vertically. This allows you to design system configuration freely in accordance with the location.

Introduction

About this Manual / System Overview

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