Classic E.O.S.
User manual
© Agfa-Gevaert N.V. 2000.
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Table of contents
Chapter 1: Introducing the Classic E.O.S...............................................................5
Welcome to the Classic E.O . S ....................................... .......... ........... .......... ........... 6
Safety precautions......................................................... ..........................................7
Safety compliance ......................................................... .......... ................................8
The control panel.....................................................................................................9
Switching the Classic E.O.S. on............................................................................ 12
Switching the Classic E.O.S. off............................................................................ 14
Chapter 2: Basic operation ...................................................... ..................... ......... 15
Processing films....................................................................................................16
Processing an emergency film...............................................................................19
Chapter 3: Advanced operation..... ..................... ........... ..................... .......... ......... 21
Recommended chemicals.....................................................................................22
Customization........................................................................................................23
Survey of the preventive maintenance work.......................................................... 24
Troubleshooting checklist .............. ........... .......... ........... .......... ........... .......... ......... 26
Appendix A: Equipment information sheet.......................................................... 29
Specifications................................................................ .......... ..............................3 0
Accessories................................... ........................................................................ 34
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Chapter
Introducing the Classic E.O.S.
This chapter introduces the Classic E.O.S. to the user and
draws the attention to some important safety precautions.
❑ Welcome to the Classic E.O.S.
❑ Safety precautions
❑ Safety compliance
❑ The control panel
❑ Switching the Classic E.O.S. on
❑ Switching the Classic E.O.S. off
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Welcome to the Classic E.O.S.
The Classic E.O.S. is a processor for medical X-ray films developed by Agfa.
The Classic E.O.S. cannot process rollfilms.
The Classic E.O.S. offers the following features:
■ Three fast processing cycles for optimal processing quality in accordance with
the film type that is used: High Throughput (HT), Intermediate Processing (IP)
and Rapid Processing (RP).
■ Operation of the processor can be completely customized by means of the following processing par a m e ter s :
• developer temperature,
• dryer stage,
• developer replenishment rate,
• fixer replenishment rate,
• jog-cycle function (standby developer and fixer rep len ishm ent) ,
• initial developer and fixer replenishment function.
■ The Classic E.O.S. (‘Ecological Optimized System’) features a twin fixer tank
system which reduces substantially the silver carry-over to the rinse water tank.
• After development, the expose d film enters the first fixer tank, where most of the
silver is removed from the film.
• The film then is transporte d th ro ugh the sec ond f ixe r tan k, to be t r eat ed ag ai n w it h
fresh fixer.
• As a consequence, when the film is pas sed to the rinse water tank , silver freight
carry-over will be very low.
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Agfa can guara ntee op timal film quali ty an d compl iance w ith s tatuto ry regu latio ns
only if Agfa materials are use d.
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Safety precautions
General safety instructions
■ The Classic E.O.S. was designed for processi ng me dic al X-ray films , and should
only be used for this purpose.
■ The processor may only be operated by qualified staff, skilled on the machine.
■ Make sure that only by Agfa authorized personnel has access to the processor.
■ Only trained and authorized service personnel can make repairs or changes to
the processor.
■ If there is visible damage to the machine casing, the processor should not be
started or used.
■ Do not override or disconnect the integrated safety features.
■ Disconnect the processor from the mains before performing any maintenance
activities.
■ Like all technical devices, the processor must be operated, cared for and serviced correctly, as described in the documentation provided with the machine.
■ If the processor is not operated correctly or if you do not have it serviced correctly, Agfa is not liable for resulting disturbances, damages or injuries.
■ When installing the pro cess or, care must be t ak en t o en sure that the r e is either a
mains plug or an all-cable disconnecting device in the internal installation fitted
near the processor and that it is easily accessible.
■ If connections with other components or assembl ies are made, Agfa can guarantee safety only for combinations which are approved by Agfa.
■ If you notice conspicuous smoke or noise, disconnect the processor immediately.
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Special instructions for the handling of chemicals
■ When handling chemicals, you must observe safety and environmental regulations as well as the operating and warning instructions accompanying the chemicals.
■ Wear stipulated protective clothing and safety goggles.
■ When disposing of chemicals and waste water, you must comply with the local
regulations concerning waste water and environmental protection.
■ If chemicals get into your eyes, immediately rinse your eyes with cold water and
consult a physician.
■ Do not inhale vapor from chemicals. Make sure that there is sufficient ventilation
where the processor is installed, i.e. air exchange that is at least ten times the
space volume per hour.
■ Always comply with the inst alla t ion inst ruct ion s.
■ Regularly check all connections to the processor for tightness.
■ If liquid gets into the inside of the processor (due to spills), disconnect the pro-
cessor from the mains immediately and have the device cleaned thoroughly by
service personnel.
Safety compliance
■ This processor complies with the safety regulations EN 60950: 1997 (IEC 950)
and EN 60601-1-2: 1993, UL 1950 and CSA C22.2 No. 950 and with
the regulations on radio interference suppression EN 50081-1, EN 55011 and
FCC 47 Part 15, Subchapter B, Class A.
■ The non-return water connection system complies with DIN 1988.
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The control panel
Control panel keys
Key Key description Action
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Up key.
Down key.
Escape key.
Confirm key. • To select a menu it em.
• To scroll upward through multiple choices in a
field.
• To scroll downward through multiple choices in
a field.
• To quit a submenu without saving any
changes.
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Control panel display
The LCD display of the control panel consists of two lines of 16 digits, located
above the keys on the control panel.
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or, e.g.:
cHDWLQJ
GHYHORSHU
The display keeps the user informed on the status of the processor, e.g. when
failures occur by showing an appropriate message.
Refer to ’Troubleshooting’ on page 73 of the Classic E.O.S. Reference manual.
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Audio signals
The Classic E.O.S. also informs you about its status by means of beeps. The
length of the beep indicates the system’s response to a key command.
◆
A short beep means th at Classic E.O.S. ac cepts the command and beg ins the
operation.
◆ A long beep signifies tha t the C la ssi c E.O.S . re jec ted th e co mman d or th e ac ti on
or process failed.
◆ An interval beep accompanies an error status m essage.
ing checklist’ on page 26.
Refer to ‘Troubleshoot-
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Switching the Classic E.O.S. on
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When operating the processor for the first time, make sure that the processor has
been installed in accor da nce with t he Agf a ins ta lla tion in st ru cti on s.
1 Locate the main switch and place it in position ‘I’.
Do not touch the switches with wet fingers!
The processor starts an ini ti ali zatio n pr oce dure tha t may take 15 to 20 minu te s.
During the initialization phase an emergency film can be processed if a film
is introduced on the feed table. Refer to ‘Processing an emergency film’ on
page 19.
2 The developer and fixer are heated.
cHDWLQJ
GHYHORSHU
You can watch the progress of heating as the temperature indication changes
accordingly.
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or, e.g.:
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3 After a while, the following message indicates that the processor is ready for
operation:
5($'<
53 d&
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The actual temperature to be reached depends upon the setting for the actual processing cycle. Refe r t o ’Deve loper t emper ature ’ o n pag e 36 of the Classi c E. O.S.
Reference manual.
After switching on
1 Introduce large sheets of blank films (cleaning films), e.g. film size 35x43 cm/
14x17 inch, when the processor has been on standby for an extended period of
time, e.g. overnight, to remov e any de posit s o r residue from t he tra nsp ort pa th of
the film.
2 It might be necessary to initiate an additional developer replenishment, depend-
ing on the start-up developer replenishment setting, which can be set ON or
OFF.
If set ON, an automatic reple nishment is initiated automatica lly when switching the
processor on.
Classic E.O.S. Reference man ual .
Refer to ’Setting the start-up replenishment function’ on page 47 of the
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Switching the Classic E.O.S. off
Before swit chi ng o ff
Verify that no film is being processed before switching off the processor.
Switching off
It is recommended to switch the processor off:
when you do not intend to process films for the next couple of hours,
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◆ at the end of the day.
1 Place the main switch in position ‘0’.
Do not touch the switch with wet fingers!
2 The water tank is drained automatically.
If the processor is used continually, the water tank will be drained automatically once
per period of twenty-fo ur hours. Th e default time setti ng is 02:00 h; the ti me can be
changed by your local service organization. This draining operation takes approx. 8
minutes.
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Chapter
Basic operation
This chapter holds basic information on how to process
films both under normal conditions and in emergency
situations.
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❑ Processing films
❑ Processing an emergency film
Processing films
Processing a film is very easy and straightforward: you just have to place the
exposed film on the feed table and feed it into the feed slot of the Classic E.O.S.
The Classic E.O.S. will then process the film and deposit it in the exit tray.
The Classic E.O.S. can process all common brands of medical X-ray film suitable for machine processing. You can apply sheet films of the following sizes:
maximum width: 43.2 cm (17 inch) ,
◆
◆ smallest size: 10 x 10 cm.
DO NOT process rollfilm on the Classic E.O.S.
Processing under normal conditions
Proceed as follows:
1 Check whether the processor is switched on and ready for operation.
The display should show, for example, the READY messa ge:
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Introduce large sheets of blank films (cleaning films), e.g. film size
35 x 43 cm, when the processor has been on standby for an extended
period of time, e.g. overnight, to remove any deposits or residue from the
transport pa th o f the film.
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2 Place the sheet of film to be processed on the feed table.
Make sure that the film edg e is ali gn ed wit h th e fe ed slot .
The processor accep ts the fi lm an d sta rts pr oc essi ng it .
The following message is shown:
3OHDVHZDLW
3 Wait until you hear a short beep, and the READY status message reappears.
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You can now introduce the next film to be processed.
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Processing narrow films
You can place narrow films side by side on the feed table to have them processed simultaneously.
However, make sure these films do not overlap.
You can introduce 2 sheets of 10 x 10 cm film simultaneously as shown below.
DO NOT process roll film on the Classic E.O.S.
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Processing an emergency film
It may happen that you have one or more films to process at a time when the
Classic E.O.S. is not completely ready for operation. This can be e.g.:
◆
when the Classic E.O.S . is initiali zing and the developer ha s not yet reach ed the
set temperature,
◆ when an error status message is disp layed.
Still, the Classic E.O.S. enables you to process films in these conditions. Films
thus processed are referred to as ’emergency films’.
Emergency films do not always meet the quality standards of development,
rinsing or fixing. In addition, the archivibility of films thus processed is not
always guaranteed. Under particular circumstances, the film might be useless to make a proper diagnosis!
Proceed as follows to process emergency films:
1 Check the display.
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Caution: emergency film processing is not possible if, e.g., the following message
appears:
(UURU
6HHPDQXDO
√
Refer to ’Emergency film processing’ on page 75 of the Classic E.O.S. Reference manual.
2 Place the emergency film to be processed on the feed table.
The processor ac cepts the film a utomati cally an d disp lays th e follow ing m essage on
the control panel :
(PHUJHQF\ILOP
3OHDVHZDLW
3 Wait until you hear a short beep.
You can now introduce the next emergency film to be processed.
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Chapter
Advanced operation
This chapter gives an overview of functions for the
advanced user:
❑ Recommended chemicals
❑ Customization
❑ Survey of the preventive maintenance work
❑ Troubleshooting checklist
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Recommended chemicals
The tables below list the recommended chemicals, as a function of the
processing cycle, temperature level and the replenishment quantity.
Chemicals Developer and fixer temperature
HT IP RP
Developer G 138 i 38 °C 37 °C 34 °C
Fixer G 334 i/
G338
Chemicals Replenishment quantity
34 °C 34 °C 34 °C
HT / IP / RP
Developer G 138 i
Fixer G 334 i/
G338
400 ml/m
400 ml/m
2
2
The replenishment quantities as listed in the above table are valid only if your
film consumption exceeds 5 m
2
film/day and is based on a regular daily use. If
your daily film consumption is lower, you can initiate a chemical jog cycle, which
provides additional replenishment rates that compensate for low film usage.
When handling chemicals, make sure to take notice of the warning instructions on the packing material. Refer to ‘Special instructions for the handling
of chemicals’ on page 8.
Refer to ’Customization’ on page 29 of the Classic E.O.S. Reference manual.
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Customization
Overview of recommended settings
The table below lists the recommendations for optimal processing stability,
depending on your specific workload.
Developer replenishment rate
more than 5 m² film/day 3 to 5 m ² film/day less than 3 m² film/day
daily use irregular use daily use irregular use daily use irregular use
400 ml/m² 400 ml/m² 600 ml/m² 600 ml/m² 600 ml/m² 600 ml/m²
Standby developer and fixer replenishment - jog cycle (*)
more than 5 m² film/day 3 to 5 m ² film/day less than 3 m² film/day
daily use irregular use daily use irregular use daily use irregular use
OFF OFF OFF OFF ON ON
Start-up replenishment function
more than 5 m² film/day 3 to 5 m ² film/day less than 3 m² film/day
daily use irregular use daily use irregular use daily use irregular use
OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON
(*)The default setting is AUTO: the developer and fixer jog cycle is set automati-
cally ON if the daily film consumption is less than 3 m². It is set automatically
OFF if the daily film consum pt io n i s mo r e tha n 3 m ².
Refer to ’Customization’ on page 29 of the Classic E.O.S. Reference manual.
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Survey of the preventive maintenance work
Preventive maintenance and cleaning of the Classic E.O.S. at regular intervals
will keep the Classic E.O.S. running smoothly and ensure optimum processing
quality.
Maintenance table
A survey of this cleaning and maintenance work is listed in the table below. The
procedures themselves are explained in detail in the Classic E.O.S. Reference
manual (page references).
Interval Maintenance work Page
Daily
Weekly Clean the tank covers an d fi lm gui de elem ents.
Monthly
Every three
months
Every six
months
Clean the feed table.
If possible, switch the C las sic E.O. S. off overn igh t.
Check the ground faul t swit ch.
Clean the tanks and roller sets.
Clean the squeegee roller set.
Clean the pumps.
Clean the dryer roller sets.
Procedure for skilled service personnel only.
Clean the water filter.
Procedure for skilled service personnel only.
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20
56
59
66
68
97
104
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Yearly
Have the ra ck be ar ing s an d ge ars ch ecke d by yo ur loc al s erv ice
organizati on.
Clean the film scanner.
Have the replenishme nt sett ings che cke d by you r lo cal s ervice
Ad hoc
organization.
Have the ra ck be ar ing s an d ge ars ch ecke d by yo ur loc al s erv ice
organizati on.
If you do not comply with the above-mentioned maintenance instructions,
there might be a loss of photographic quality. If the processor is not maintained correctly, the proper functioning and the safe operation of the
machine are no longer guaranteed.
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Refer to ’Advanced operation’ on page 21 of the Classic E.O.S. Reference manual.
Maintenance message
The Classic E.O.S. must be checked and serviced periodically by your local service organization (default period: every six months).
If the following maintenance message is displayed, you must call your local service organization.
3OHDVHZDLW
The message will continue to appear at start of work when processing the first four
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alternating with
0DLQWHQDQFH
films of the day, until service takes place.
When not complying with the above-mentioned maintenance instructions,
there might be a loss of photographic quality. If the processor is not maintained correctly, the proper functioning and the safe operation of the
machine are no longer guaranteed.
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Troubleshooting checklist
A survey of possible faults is listed in the table below. The troubleshooting procedures are explained in detail in the Classic E.O.S. Reference manual (page
references).
Error status Refer to Page
You try to feed a film but it is not
accepted.
Message ‘Developer le vel lo w’ or
‘Fixer level low’.
Message ‘Water level low’. The water level is too low.
An accepted film is not deposited in
the exit tray.
The processor is out of ope ration.
The developer or fi xer leve l is
too low.
Jammed film.
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79
84
85
The processed film is still moist, or is
deformed or shows drying patterns.
Film quality problems.
Clean the water pump.
Message ‘Check water pump’.
If that does not help, contact
your local service organization.
‘Error 502 - See manual’ message.
The developer tempe rat ur e is
too low.
‘Error 504 - See manual’ message. The fixer temperature is too low.
Clean the pumps (Developer -
‘Error 514 - See manual’ message.
Fixer 1 - Fixer 2).
If that does not help, contact
your local service organization.
Failure of the dryer he at ers.
‘Error 505 - See manual’ message.
Procedure for skill ed ser vi ce
personnel on ly.
‘Error 501’, ‘Er ror 50 3’ , ‘E rro r 51 0’,
‘Error 506’ and other ‘Error XXX’
Contact your local service organization.
messages.
Messages when accessories are con ne cte d.
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68
88
90
68
101
92
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An interval beep accompanies the messages.
You can interrupt the beeping by pressing the confirm key.
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Refer to ’Troubleshooting’ on page 73 of the Classic E.O.S. Reference manual.
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Appendix
Equipment information sheet
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Specifications
Product description
Type of product Medical film processor
Commercial name Classic E.O.S.
Model number 5270/xxx
Original seller/man uf actur er Agfa-Gevaert NV-Mortsel
Labelling
CE 93/42 EEC ‘Medical Dev ices ’ (Eur o pe)
TÜV-Certification Mark EN 60950
c-UL-us-List in g Mark UL 1950, CSA 22.2 No. 950 (US/CAN)
Dimensions
Length, feed table and re ceiving tray
excluded
740 mm
Length, feed table and receiving tray
included
Width 710 mm
Height 1130 mm
Weight
Empty ca 135 kg
With filled tanks ca 165 kg
Materials
Equipment does not con tai n:
Plastic parts > 50 g marked according to ISO 11469
30
1270 mm
CFC or HCFC , asbestos, PCB or PCT,
mercury, cadmium, lead as additive to
plastic
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Electrical connection
Operating voltage 200 - 240 V
Mains fuse protection 15/16 A
Mains frequency 50/60 Hz
Power consumption
Standby (room temperature ~ 20 °C) 0.25 kWh
During film processi ng 2.1 kWh (max. 3.45 kWh)
Environmental conditions
Relative humidity 10 % - 80 %
Room temperature
(without cooli ng system)
10 °C - 30 °C
Room temperature (with coo lin g syst em) 10 °C - 35 °C
Recommended consumables
Developer G 138 i
Fixer G 334 i/G 338
Film all Agfa medical X-ray fi lms
Water tap water
Tank volumes (with roller sets inserted)
Developer tank ca 8.8 l
Fixer tank 1 ca 10 l
Fixer tank 2 ca 5.8 l
Water tank ca 5.8 l
Developer temperatures (default values upon installation)
RP processing cycle 34 °C
IP processing cycle 37 °C
HT processing cycle 38 °C
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Fixer temperatures
Fixer tank 1 Not regulat ed
Fixer tank 2 34 °C in all processi ng cycles
Replenishment rates (default values upon installation)
2
Developer
Fixer tank 2
Film characteristics
400 ml/m
400 ml/m
at > 5 m2 film/day
2
at > 5 m2 film/day
Smallest film size 10 x 10 cm
Max. film width 435 mm
Roll film Not possible
Water supply
Compliant with DVGW DIN 1988 Teil 4/1988 (Germany)
°C;
min. 5
Water temperature
max. 5 °C under set developer tempera-
ture
Water pressure 2 - 6 bar
pH 6.5 - 8
Minimum conductivit y min.: 3 µS/ cm
Water consumption
During film processi ng max. 3 l/min
Water consumption can be adjusted by your local service organization: between 3 l/m²
and 30 l/m² (in steps of 1 l/ m²)
Standby 0 l/min
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Physical emissions
Noise emission (sound power level according to ISO 7779)
• Dur in g fi lm proce ssi ng max. 48 dB(A)
• Standby max. 35 dB(A)
Radio frequency emis sio n according to C E requ ireme nt
Heat emission
• Dur in g fi lm proce ssi ng total: 7560 kJ/h; into the ro om: 324 0 kJ/h
• Sta nd by tot al : 900 kJ/h; in to the roo m: 90 0 kJ/h
Chemical emissions (equipment & consumables)
Depending on process i ng c ondit ion s, and t ype of chem ica ls; in di re ct su rr ou nding s of
equipment, when using recommended chemicals, and if installed according to instructions
SO2 (sulfur dioxide)
CH3COOH (acetic acid)
Process data (throughput for 35x35 cm sized films)
below TLV values
below TLV values
RP processing cycle 110 films/hour
IP processing cycle 150 films/hour
HT processing cycle 220 films/hour
End of Life
Estimated product lif e
(if regularly servi ced and maint ai ned
7 yrs.
according to AGFA i nstru ction s)
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Accessories
◆ Anti-algae kit.
◆ Water pressure reduction.
◆ Replenishment tanks 2 x 30 l.
◆ Replenishment tanks 2 x 80 l.
◆ E.O.S. Fix.
◆ Chemix.
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Printed in Belgiu m
Published by Agfa-Gevaert N.V., B-2640 Mortsel-Belgium
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