Sony UP-DF500 User Manual
3-207-372-11 (1)
Digital Film Imager
Instructions for Use Page 2
Setup Manual Page 31
This manual is comprised of the Instructions for Use and the Setup Manual.
The Instructions for Use gives the information on how to use the printer for the
routine work.
The Setup Manual gives the system administrator the information needed to setup
the printer and connect it to the network.
UP-DF500
© 2003 Sony Corporation
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located at the rear.
Record these numbers in the space provided below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your
Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. ____________________
Serial No. ____________________
WARNING
For the customers in Canada
This unit has been certified according to Standard CSA
C22.2 NO.601.1.
For the customers in the U.S.A and
Canada
Model UP-DF500 is Non-Patient Equipment.
This unit can not be used in the vicinity of patients.
* Patient Vicinity
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to
rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer
servicing to qualified personnel only.
THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED.
This symbol indicates the equipotential
terminal which brings the various parts
of a system to the same potential.
This symbol is intended to alert the user
to the presence of important operating
and maintenance (servicing) instructions
in the literature accompanying the
appliance.
For the customers in the U.S.A.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection again harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in
which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.
R1.83m
(6 feet)
Important safeguards/notices for use in
the medical environments
1. All the equipments connected to this unit shall be
certified according to Standard IEC60601-1,
IEC60950, IEC60065 or other IEC/ISO Standards
applicable to the equipments.
2. When this unit is used together with other equipment
in the patient area*, the equipment shall be either
powered by an isolation transformer or connected via
an additional protective earth terminal to system
ground unless it is certified according to Standard
IEC60601-1.
* Patient Area
R1.5m
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.
This device requires shielded interface cables to comply
with FCC emission limits.
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3. The leakage current could increase when connected
to other equipment.
4. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
frequency energy. If it is not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, it may cause
interference to other equipment. If this unit causes
interference (which can be determined by
unplugging the power cord from the unit), try these
measures: Relocate the unit with respect to the
susceptible equipment. Plug this unit and the
susceptible equipment into different branch circuit.
Consult your dealer. (According to standard
EN60601-1-2 and CISPR11, Class B, Group 1)
Caution
When you dispose of the unit or accessories, you must
obey the law in the relative area or country and the
regulation in the relative hospital.
Warning on power connection
Use a proper power cord for your local power supply.
Warning on power connection for medical use
Please use the following power supply cord.
With connectors (plug or female) and cord types other
than those indicated in this table, use the power supply
cord that is approved for use in your area.
United States Canada
Plug Type HOSPITAL GRADE* HOSPITAL GRADE*
Female end E62405, E35708 LR53182, LL022442,
Cord type E159216, E35496
Minimum cord set
rating
Safety approval UL Listed CSA
*Note: Grounding reliability can only be achieved when the equip-
ment is connected to an equivalent receptacle marked ‘Hospital Only’
or ‘Hospital Grade’.
Min.Type SJT
Min.18 AWG
10A/125V 10A/125V
LL088408
LL112007-1,
LL20262, LL32121,
LL84494
Min.Type SJT
Min.18AWG
Voor de Klanten in Nederland
Dit apparaat bevat een vast ingebouwde batterij die niet
vorvangen hoeft te worden tijdens de levensduur van het
apparaat.
Raadpleeg uw leverancier indien de batterij toch
vervangen moet worden.
De batterij mag alleen vervangen worden door
vakbekwaam servicepersoneel.
Gooi de batterij niet weg maar lever deze in als klein
chemisch afval (KCA).
Lever het apparaat aan het einde van de levensduur in
voor recycling, de batterij zal dan op correcte wijze
verwerkt worden.
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Instructions for Use
Table of Contents
Introduction
About this Manual .................................................5
System Overview ....................................................5
System Configuration Example ............................6
Location and Function of Parts and Controls .....6
Preparation
Supplied Accessories ..............................................8
Assembly ............................................................8
Placing the Unit ..................................................8
Connections ............................................................9
Operation
Loading Film ........................................................11
Loading Film .....................................................11
Printing .................................................................14
Adjustment
Menu Operation ...................................................15
Confirming Information ....................................15
Adjusting the Print Quality ...............................15
Calibrating the Printing Density .......................16
Adjusting the Tone ............................................17
Selecting a Gamma Curve ................................19
Miscellaneous
Precautions ...........................................................20
Safety ................................................................20
Installation ........................................................20
Transporting the Unit ........................................20
Cleaning the Cabinet .........................................20
Maintenance ......................................................20
Specifications ........................................................24
Messages ................................................................25
Error Messages .................................................25
Other Messages .................................................26
Troubleshooting ....................................................27
If Damage is Suspected .....................................27
If the Film Jams ................................................27
Index ......................................................................30
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.
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
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 . They
explain points that you should be aware of to operate the
unit correctly and prevent malfunctions.
Note
About this Manual / System Overview
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System Configuration
Location and Function
Introduction
Example
The system allows you to make printouts of the data in
DICOM format, sent from image diagnosis equipment
such as CTs, MRIs.
The following shows a system configuration example.
Personal computer for
managing the system
DICOM LAN network
DICOM server
Modality
Image diagnosis
equipment and so on
of Parts and Controls
For details, refer to the pages given in parentheses.
Front panel
UP-DF500
Modality
Image diagnosis
equipment and so on
Rear panel
A Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) (14, 15, 25, 26)
Displays messages showing the status of the unit.
Operational information is displayed when the unit
is in use. Error messages are displayed when an
error condition occurs.
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System Configuration Example / Location and Function of Parts and Controls
B Film remaining confirmation indicator (11)
Allows you to check the remaining amount of film
in the film tray.
When films are loaded enough: Lights in green.
When film is running short: Lights in yellow.
When film has been exhausted: Goes off. The
ALARM indicator lights in orange and the message
is displayed in the LCD.
C PRINT indicator (14, 26)
Lights in green while the printer is printing.
D ALARM indicator (25)
Lights in orange when the film has been used up,
film jams occur, or other problems occur.
E TOP cover (28)
Open when removing jammed film.
F Ventilation holes (23)
There is a built-in fan to prevent the thermal head
from overheating.
G EJECT TRAY button (11)
Push this button to pull the film tray out. This
button activates when the power is on and all covers
are closed.
N G, g, F, f (Cursor control) buttons (15, 16, 17,
19)
Press these buttons to increase or decrease the
setting values. Also press these buttons to select
menu items.
Introduction
O MENU button (15, 16, 17, 19)
Press these buttons to display menus on the printer
window display. Also press these buttons to return
to the normal window.
P Rear cover (28)
Open this cover when removing jammed film.
Q Network connector (RJ-45 modular jack) (9)
Conforms to the 100BASE-TX standard. Used to
connect to the LAN.
When using a LAN cable: For safety, do not
connect to the connector for peripheral device
wiring that might have excessive voltage.
R Special output connector
Not used. For future use.
H Film output slot (14)
Printed film sheets (printouts) are ejected here.
I Film tray (8, 11)
Load film sheet into this tray. Also, ejected film
sheets accumulate on this tray.
J Front cover lock lever (21, 22)
Used to open the front cover.
K Front cover (21, 28)
Open when the thermal head and rollers are being
cleaned. Also open when jammed film is being
removed.
L ON/STANDBY switch/indicator (14, 26)
Press this switch to set the unit to on or to the
standby status. When the power is on, the indicator
lights in green. When the this switch is set to
STANDBY, the indicator blinks, and then goes off.
Pressing this switch while the indicator is blinking
turns the power back on.
Note
S Cable stopper
Fixes the network cable to prevent it from being
disconnected.
T -AC IN connector (9)
Used to connect the unit to a wall outlet with the
supplied power cable.
U Main POWER switch
Main power switch of the unit. Turns the unit on or
off. When this switch is set to on, the unit power is
on when the ON/STANDBY switch on the front
panel is set to on.
V Equipotential ground terminal connector
Used to connect to a ground (equipotential) plug to
bring the various parts of the system to the same
potential.
Refer to “Important safeguards/notices for use in
the medical environments” (on page 2)
If the main POWER switch on the rear panel is not
set to on, the power is not on even though the ON/
STANDBY switch on the front panel is set to on.
M EXEC button (16, 17)
Use this button in menu operations.
Location and Function of Parts and Controls
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Preparation
Preparation
Supplied Accessories
The unit is packed together with the following
accessories. Check that nothing is missing from your
package.
Film tray (1)
Assembly
Insert the film tray into the unit.
Holding both sides of the film tray and tray cover with
both hands, insert the film tray all the way into the unit.
Casters for vertical placement of the unit (2
AC power cord (1)
Cleaning kit (1)
Stopper sheet (1)
Ferrite cores (2)
Warranty card (1) (for the customers in the U.S.A. and
Canada only)
CD-ROM (Instructions for Use disk) (1)
Floppy disk (1)
Operation Guide (1)
a) Footnote for the customers in the U.S.A and Canada
When you use the printer in the U.S.A. or Canada, use the
AC power cord supplied. When you use the printer in a
country other than the U.S.A. or Canada, use the proper
AC power cord for your local power system.
a)
)
Placing the Unit
You can place the unit horizontally or vertically.
When placing the unit horizontally
To maintain performance, adequate space is needed for
ventilation. Also, to remove jammed film, space of
about 11 cm (4 3/8 inches) towards the back and about
26 cm (10 1/4 inches) over the top of the unit are
required.
26 cm
21 cm
(8 5/8 inches)
(10 1/4 inches)
11 cm
(4 3/8 inches)
Notes
• Retain the original carton and packing materials in
case you have to transport the unit in the future.
• Keep the supplied floppy disk, since it is required
when repairing.
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Supplied Accessories
When placing the unit vertically
You can place the unit vertically if you attach the casters
provided. This is convenient for placing the unit under a
desk and to pull it out easily.
Fix the unit using the front caster.
Connections
Connect the unit to the 100BASE-TX LAN.
Notes
• Connect the AC power cord last.
• Before connecting to the LAN, be sure to set up the
required IP address and sub-net mask.
For detailed information, consult the system
administrator.
• Before connecting the unit using a 100BASE-TX
cable, attach the ferrite cores provided to both ends of
the cable for noise prevention.
For detailed information on how to attach the ferrite
cores, see “How to attach the ferrite cores” (on
page 10)
Preparation
Stopper sheet
Fix the front caster using the stopper sheet
(supplied).
Be sure to place the roller of the caster in the groove
of the stopper sheet.
Notes
• Ask your nearest Sony dealer to attach the casters to
the unit.
• Use the casters to allow the unit to be pulled out from
under the desk and so on. Be sure not to use the casters
for moving the unit on an uneven surface.
• Place the stopper sheet (supplied) under a unit with
casters attached.
• When pulling the unit in and out while the unit is
equipped with the casters provided, be careful not to
damage the power cord, LAN cable, and so on.
• When placing the unit vertically, make sure the LCD
is near the floor, and leave a space of more than 8 cm
(3 1/4 inches) between the top of the unit and the
subject to prevent blocking the ventilation holes.
to the network connector
100BASE-TX cable
to the LAN
a) Be sure to use a network cable of less
than 30 m in length, and rated more than
category 5.
a)
Power cord (supplied)
to- AC IN
Connections
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Preparation
How to attach the ferrite cores
Before using the unit, attach the supplied ferrite cores
for noise prevention.
To confirm to radiation standards, attach the supplied
ferrite cores to both ends of the cable.
Ferrite core
Stoppers
12.5 mm
(1/2 inch)
12.5 mm
(1/2 inch)
1
Release the two stoppers to open the ferrite core.
2
Attach the ferrite cores to the end of the cable about
12.5 mm (1/2 inch) away from the connector.
3
Close the ferrite core until it clicks.
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Connections
Operation
Loading Film
Recommended Film
The following blue thermal film is made especially for
the UP-DF500.
UPT-517BL Blue Thermal Film printing pack
Contains blue thermal transparent film.
125 sheets of 14 × 17 inch film
Be sure to use film made expressly for the UP-DF500. If
you use other film, the quality of the printout cannot be
guaranteed. Use of another type of film may also cause
malfunction of the unit.
Loading Film
Proceed as follows to load film sheets.
If you use the unit immediately after purchase, start
operations from step 2.
To confirm the remaining amount of film
The remaining film confirmation indicator allows you to
confirm the amount of film remaining.
When this indicator is not lit, film has run out. Load new
film.
The film tray is partially ejected.
Push the EJECT TRAY button
Notes
• You can replace film without pulling out the film
tray completely out. However, if you want to pull
out it completely, hold both sides of the film tray
and film tray cover firmly.
• The film tray can not be ejected while printing or
when the covers are open.
2
Open the film tray cover by putting your fingers in
the grooves on both sides of the film tray, and
pulling it upward in the direction of the arrow.
Pull it upward in the direction of the arrow,
putting your fingers in the grooves.
Operation
Remaining film confirmation window
Notes
• Hold the film using the aluminum damp-proof bag. Do
not touch the film directly. Dust, finger prints, or sweat
are likely to cause unsatisfactory printing.
• Hold both sides of the film tray and tray cover tightly
when handling the film tray.
1
Push the EJECT TRAY button on the front panel.
Note
If the old printing surface protection sheet remains
in the film tray, remove it.
3
Remove the aluminum damp-proof bag from the
film carton.
Loading Film
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Operation
4
Cut the blank part of the bag from the wedges on
the bag.
Note
Remove the seal after loading the film in the film
tray. If you remove it before loading, the film may
slip and drop.
5
Hold the aluminum damp-proof bag with both
hands so that the opened side faces toward the inner
side of the tray and place the film in the film tray so
that the printing surface faces down, with the
printing surface protection sheet on the bottom.
Film tray
Face the cut part toward the inner side of the film tray.
Place the film with the printing surface facing down and
the printing surface protection sheet on the bottom.
Seal used to grasp the film sheets
An IC tag is attached to the printing surface protection
sheet. Be careful not to damage the IC tag or give it a
shock.
Notes
• When handling the film, do not touch the printing
surface of the film. Dust, finger prints, or sweat
are likely to cause unsatisfactory printing.
• Load the film so that it lays flat in the film tray. If
the film is curled, it will overflow the film tray
and the printing position may shift. Also, it may
cause film jamming.
• If you place the film in the film tray with its
printing surface facing up, it is recommended that
you clean the thermal head with the cleaning kit
(supplied). See “To clean the thermal head, platen
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Loading Film
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