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SERVICE MANUAL, Rev. E
Revision History
Warnings and Cautions
Agency, Regulatory, and CE Marking Compliance
Section 1 – Specifications
Section 2 – Installation
Section 3 – Adjustments
Section 4 – Disassembly/Reassembly
Section 5 – Additional Information
Section 6 – Theory of Operation
Section 7 – Troubleshooting
Section 8 – Illustated Parts Breakdown
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Revision History
The original issue and revisions of this Service Manual for the Kodak DryView 8600/8610 LASER
IMAGER are identified as follows:
Issue Date (Rev. A): 12/99, Rev. B: 3/00, Rev. C: 12/00, Rev. D: 3/01
All pages were dated December, 1999 in the original issue. Subsequent revisions resulted in the section
by section revision configuration shown in the chart below. (Revision C added coverage for the 8610
LASER IMAGER.)
Section Text Pages Changed in Current

Rev. Revision (D)*
Title/a D Title and a pages
Warnings C –
TOC D v, viii, x
1 C –
2 D 2-2, -4, -8 -9, -10
3 A –
4 C –
5 D 5-1 thru -5, -8. -9, -11 thru
-19, -21 thru -29
6 C –
7 D 7-4, -9, -39, -65 thru -70
8 D 8-6, -7, -12 thru -14
9 B –
Diagrams D Sheet 1 of diagrams
*Changed text is marked by a change bar in the
page margin. If a complete section is revised,
change bars are not used.
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Read and understand all instructions before using.
! WARNING
This equipment is operated with hazardous voltage which can shock, burn, or cause
death.
Remove wall plug before servicing equipment. Never pull on cord to remove from outlet. Grasp plug and
pull to disconnect.
Do not operate equipment with a damaged power cord.
Do not use an extension cord to power this equipment.
Use only the power cord supplied with the equipment.
Position the power cord so it will not be tripped over or pulled.
Connect this equipment to a grounded outlet.
Do not place a portable multiple socket outlet (power strip) on the floor. Mount the power strip on a wall or
on the underside of a table.
! WARNING
Not protected against ingress of liquids including bodily fluids.
! WARNING
For continued protection against fire, replace fuses only with fuses of the same type and rating.
! CAUTION
Do not use in the presence of flammable anesthetics, oxygen or nitrous oxide. This equipment does not
have a gas sealed electronics enclosure and could ignite any flammable or explosive gases present in its
environment.
! CAUTION
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to part 15 of the FCC rules. Those limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
! CAUTION
U.S. Federal law restricts sale of this device to or on the order of a licensed health care practitioner.
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! CAUTION
This equipment is intended to connect to other medical devices. Installation and service maintenance are
to be performed only by qualified service personnel. The Kodak PACS Link 9410 Acquisition System
connected to this device must be installed no closer than 1.83 meters from a patient bed or chair.
! CAUTION
Do not substitute or modify this equipment without approval of Eastman Kodak Company.
! CAUTION
Avoid Laser Beam
This equipment employs an invisible 25 milliwatt laser. Laser radiation may be present
when the machine operates without panels or covers installed.
Use of controls or adjustments, or performance of procedures other than those specified herein, may
result in eye damage.
Covers shall be removed by authorized service personnel only.
There are no “user’ serviceable parts in this machine.
! CAUTION
Avoid touching the developer drum when removing film jams from the imager. The developer drum may
become hot during extended imager operation.
D8300–134A
Type B Applied Part
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Classifications
UL Classified
File Number E163816

Control Number 48VF
Medical Equipment
UL 2601-1 CAN/CSA No. 601.1
!
Classified by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. With Respect to Electric Shock, Fire, Casualty and
Medical Hazards only in Accordance with UL 2601-1, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 601.1 and IEC 601.1.
Note
General External Cleaning: This equipment may be cleaned with a damp cloth using water with
mild detergent, or commercial electronic equipment cleaner.
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Agency, Regulatory, and CE Marking Compliance

All Agency, Regulatory, and CE Marking information may be found in the User Guide for this model.
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1-1. Dimensions
Height: 46 cm (18 in.)
Width: 46 cm (18 in.)
Depth: 66 cm (26 in.)
Weight: 56 Kg (124 lb.)
1-2. Electrical
Phase: Single
Voltage: U.S.: 100 – 120 VAC, 50/60 + 3 Hz
OUS: 100 – 240 VAC, 50/60 + 3 Hz
Power: 450 Watts
Current: 6.3/3.2 Amperes
1-3. Operating Environment

Temperature: 15° to 32° C (59° to 90° F)
Relative Humidity: 15% to 75% RH, Noncondensing
Magnetic Field: ≤100 Gauss
Heat Production: 700 BTU, typical
Acoustic Noise: <55 dB standby, <60 dB transient
1-4. Non-Operating Environment:

Temperature: -30° C for 96 hours to 85° C for 24 hours.
Humidity: 15% RH for 96 hours to 85% RH for 24 hours.
1-5. Hardware Interface (Input Modules)

DICOM: Input from customer’s network into the Kodak PACs Link 9410 ACQUISITION SYSTEM. Output
from this system is standard digital into a Digital Input Module in the Kodak DryView 8600/8610 LASER
IMAGER.
1-6. Interface Control

3M 952 Host Protocol, to accommodate output from the 9410 ACQUISITION SYSTEM (only).
1-7. Memory
32 - 128 Mb
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1-8. Output
First Print (after Ready condition achieved):195 seconds (8600)
185 seconds (8610)
Subsequent Prints: 25 prints/hour (8600)
40 prints/hour (8610)
Spatial Resolution: 655 dpi
Pixel Size: 38.75 microns
Image Sizing: True size, scale to fit film
Maximum Density: 3.5 optical density
Dynamic Range: = < 0.25 to 3.5 OD
Contrast: Selectable by FE at installation from 11 sets (modality groups)
of 12 lookup tables each
1-9. Film Characteristics

Type: Kodak DryView MAMMOGRAPHY LASER IMAGING FILM
Size: 20.3 cm x 25.4 cm (8 inches x 10 inches)
Packaged: 101 sheets
Imageable Area: 194.72 mm x 240.25 mm
Imageable Pixels: 5025 x 6200
Position: Landscape or Portrait
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2-1. General
The Kodak DryView 8610 LASER IMAGER has replaced the 8600 IMAGER. It provides the following
enhancements: faster throughput (40 films per hour) and 12-bit input data capability. The installation
procedures for the two units are identical, except as indicated in this section.
As indicated in the Installation Checklist below, the 8600 or 8610 IMAGER is sold as one component of a
system that includes the Kodak PACS LINK 9410 ACQUISITION SYSTEM. The IMAGER and the
ACQUISITION SYSTEM must be installed as a system.
Installation of the 8600/8610 IMAGER hardware is basically the same as installation of a Kodak DryView
8300 LASER IMAGER, except the setup of the 8600/8610 IMAGER is simpler, because it is shipped with
only one input module: a Digital Input Module. This module should be positioned in slot A, even though
the local panel includes both Setup A and Setup B buttons. (You may need to advise the customer that
only Setup A is used.) As with the 8300 IMAGER, the necessary Installation menu items should be
configured before the “customer accessible” Setup menus items are defined. The installation parameters
configure the 8600/8610 IMAGER to function as a local printer receiving image data from the 9410
ACQUISITION SYSTEM. (Thus the communication parameter settings of the IMAGER must match those
of the ACQUISITION SYSTEM.)
Refer to Section 3 of the Service Manual for the 9410 ACQUISITION SYSTEM for general instructions for
installing that system. But use the parameter values specified in this section of the manual for the
8600/8610 IMAGER when performing the installation procedures. The input and output parameters for the
ACQUISITION SYSTEM must be configured so the ACQUISITION SYSTEM functions as a print server in
a DICOM network.
2-2. Installation Checklist
Procedure See paragraph

• Unpack the IMAGER. 2-3
• Power up the IMAGER. 2-4
• Configure the Digital Input Module. 2-5
• Configure the Image RAM (Memory Management). 2-6
• Configure the IMAGER for Customer Preference. 2-7
• Unpack and set up the ACQUISITION SYSTEM. 2-8
• Connect the ACQUISITION SYSTEM to the IMAGER. 2-9
• Connect the ACQUISITION SYSTEM to power. 2-10
• Connect the ACQUISITION SYSTEM to the DICOM Network. 2-11
• Configure the ACQUISITION SYSTEM for Local Printing. 2-12
• Configure the ACQUISITION SYSTEM for input from the DICOM 2-13
Network.
• Final checkout. 2-14
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2-3. Unpacking the IMAGER
!
Caution
The IMAGER weighs about 135 pounds. Do not attempt to lift it from the shipping box without
help. If another Kodak employee is unavailable, ask the customer’s maintenance staff to lift the
unit and set it on a cart or a designated table.
After the IMAGER is set on a cart or table, open the accessories box and remove the power cord.
2-4. Connecting Power and Powering on the IMAGER

1. Connect the power cord to the IMAGER and plug the cord into a wall outlet.
2. Press the power switch ON. A self-test of about 2 minutes occurs. (The self-test can be cancelled by
pressing Exit.) After self-test, the IMAGER warms up for about 23 minutes.
3. During warmup, remove the film tray from the machine and load a new box of film. Then reinsert the
loaded film tray.
4. Upon completion of warmup, the IMAGER should automatically print a calibration sheet. If it does not,
use item 12 in the General Setup Menu to request a calibration. Make sure that calibration is
successful before completing installation.
2-5. Configuring the Digital Input Module

1. Enter the installation menu of the Local Panel as follows:
a. Make sure that the Digital Input Module is installed in the A (upper) position.
b. Press A Setup. (The first item displays in the series of general setup menus.)
c. Key in 999, and press ENTER to view the first item in the menu series.
2. Refer to Table 2-1 to set the installation parameters. In general, the first line of the menus will
describe the parameter and show the current parameter value. The second line provides instructions
for changing the parameter (if desired) or moving on. All instructions are processed by means of the
Arrow keys, the numeric keypad, and the Enter key.
Note
A menu map of all parameters for the 8600/8610 IMAGER and descriptions of the functions of
parameters that are new or unique to the IMAGER are provided in paragraph 2-15.
Table 2-1. Setting the Digital Input Installation Parameters
Parameter Options Action

1. ASPECT RATIO 0.50 to 2.00 Set to an initial value of 1.0. See
Table 2-2.
Note
When 3M protocol is selected, options 1–5 of the Serial Control Interface become available.
3. SERIAL CONTROL (Serial Control Interface settings For desired settings:
INTERFACE: must match corresponding 9410
ACQUISITION SYSTEM
settings.)
1. BAUD RATE 1200 to 19200 Toggle to 1200 baud rate.
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2. NUMBER OF DATA BITS 7 or 8 Toggle the data bit setting to 8.
3. NUMBER OF STOP BITS 1 or 2 Toggle the stop bit setting to 1.
4. PARITY ODD, EVEN, or NONE Toggle the parity setting to
EVEN.
5. DELIMITER Comma, Space Toggle the delimiter setting to
Comma.
6. PROTOCOL 3M (952) or Keypad Toggle the protocol setting to 3M
(952).
6. MARK INSTALL DATE Date of installation If date is incorrect, change
day/month/year Date/Time parameter in the
General Setup Menu.
7. MEMORY MANAGEMENT A = 63.75 MB (8600) Since only one input module (A)
A = 127.75 MB (8610) is used, all memory should be
partitioned to it. Refer to
paragraph 2-6 for information on
configuring memory.
8. CALIBRATION ENABLE ON Leave at ON (factory default).
Allows calibration when the film
tray is loaded, at power up, and
whenever a print is requested
and it has been longer than 8
hours since the last print.
9. MODULE ID Input module can be renamed for If desired, rename the input
local display. module by following the
instructions in the Module ID
Menu.
10. EXPOSURES None. Do not change. The exposure
number indicates the total film
count processed by the CPU
PWA currently installed in the
IMAGER.
11. CAL PROCESSOR CENTER
TEMP
1. MEASURED CENTER 122.2° C. Do not adjust at installation.

ZONE READING Current temperature is shown,
and can range from 112.8 to
140.6° C. This parameter is
used in the temperature
calibration procedure (paragraph
3-1).
12. CAL PROCESSOR END
TEMP
1. MEASURED END 122.2° C. Same as above.
ZONE READING
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13. ENERGY SAVER OPTION6 ON or OFF (customer If set to ON, specifies that
preference) heaters and motors will shut
down after 3 hours of IMAGER
inactivity.
14. IMAGE VIEWING EMULSION or AH (anti-halation) Leave at EMULSION.
15. DIGITAL INTERFACE
1. PARITY NONE, EVEN, or ODD Set the data parity to EVEN
following the menu instructions.
16. MODALITY GROUP 1-11 Parameter value varies with the
modality. See Table 2-2. (Also
see paragraph 2-16 for
descriptions of the available
contrast table groups.)
17. SMOOTHING GROUP 11 (1-11) different interpolation Group 1 is recommended. See
groups that will apply to the Table 2-2.
Sharp/Smooth setting.
18. PM EXPOSURES Set to 0 at installation. Reset to 0 when PM has been

completed. “SCHEDULE PM”
message will be removed from
Local Panel.
19. FILM COUNT ENABLE ENABLE or DISABLE Set to ENABLE. This will cause
system to instruct user to load a
new pack of film when one sheet
of film (the 101st) is left in the
tray. (This prevents the last sheet
from introducing debris into the
imager.)
20. FILM TYPE DVM, DVC, DVB Set to DVM for digital
mammography applications. This
will ensure that the D-max will be
adjustable from 2.0 - 3.5. If either
DVC or DVB is selected, the
D-max range will be 1.5 - 3.0.
Table 2-2. Installation Menu Parameter Values that Vary with the Modality
Modality 1. Aspect Ratio 16. Modality Group 17. Smoothing Group
GE Senographe 2000D 1.0 6 1
Lorad TDMS 1.0 7 1
Fischer 1.0 5 1
2-6. Configuring the Image RAM (Memory Management)

Memory is configured to provide the 8600/8610 IMAGER with enough RAM to store two films at once.
The 8600 IMAGER is shipped with 64 MB of RAM, which will accommodate two 30 MB images. (A Full
Field Digital Mammography image can be as large as 30 MB in size.) The 8610 IMAGER is shipped with
128 MB of RAM.
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2-7. Configuring the IMAGER for Customer Preference

1. Press A Setup.
2. Refer to the following paragraph for checklists of the general setup parameters. These parameters
are available to the user and may be modified by an experienced operator. Refer to the User Guide
for the general setup procedures.
Note
The customer should be made aware that changing the menu items for Density, Contrast, and
Sharp/Smooth will have no actual effect on the parameters. Either the print server (the
ACQUISITION SYSTEM in this case) or the modality has control of these parameters. It is, however,
good practice to set these parameters in the imager to the values set in the 9410. In general, the
IMAGER parameters can be overridden by the 9410 Local Printer, which can in turn be overriden by
the 9410 SCP, which can be overridden by the SCU (modality) if configured to do so.
General User Setup Menu (Digital) and Recommended Starting Values

1. Density 16 (See Table 2-3.) Dmax = 3.5
2. Contrast Varies with the modality. (See Table 2-3.)
4. Sharp/Smooth 1 (See Table 2-3.)
5. Polarity POS
6. Number of Copies 1
7. Autoprint (This keypad function is inactive.)
8. Film Layout Portrait for 1:1
9. Keypad Format = *N on 1 (This keypad function is inactive.)
10. Audible Alerts (This keypad function is inactive.)
11. Exposure Index 12
12. Perform Calibration (This is used to request a film calibration.)
13. Date/Time Current
14. Gamma Table XMITTANCE
15. Image Size Scale to Fit
16. Detector Size Doesn’t matter because image size is always “Scale to Fit.”
Table 2-3. User Setup Menu Parameters that Vary with the Modality
1. 2. 4. Sharp/Smooth
Modality Density Contrast
GE Senographe 2000D 16 3 1
Lorad TDMS 16 6 1
Fischer 16 3 1
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2-8. Unpacking and Setting up the ACQUISITION SYSTEM

Unpacking and setup instructions for the 9410 ACQUISITION SYSTEM are provided in Section 3 of the
Service Manual for that system. The basic configuration of the 9410 as installed with the 8600/8610
IMAGER is as follows:
• An image input board is not used. The input cable from the network connects directly to the
DICOM connector on the motherboard.
• A COPCIL Copper Output Board is used to drive the IMAGER.
• The system requires an Uninterruptible Power Supply.
• A keypad or modem is not required.
The instructions in Section 3 of the 9410 Service Manual include many possible installation
configurations. The following paragraphs attempt to guide you through installation by referring you to the
paragraphs in Section 3 that apply specifically to installation of the 9410 with an 8600/8610 IMAGER.
2-9. Connecting the ACQUISITION SYSTEM to the IMAGER

1. Turn off IMAGER power before proceeding with hookup of the ACQUISITION SYSTEM.
2. Before connecting the cables between the COPCIL Board in the ACQUISITION SYSTEM and the
Digital Input Module in the IMAGER:
a. Remove the right side cover of the IMAGER (see paragraph 4-2-1) to expose the Digital Input
Module.
b. Make sure that the switch on the upper right corner of the Digital Input Module that selects either
CTS/RTS or ±12 V is set at the CTS/RTS position (pressed in). (This selects host control rather
than keypad control).
3. See Figure 2-1. Attach the data cable from the COPCIL Board to the 37-pin connector on the Digital
Input Module of the IMAGER.
4. Attach the control cable to the 9-pin connector on the Digital Input Module.
8600/8610
ACQUISITION SYSTEM LASER IMAGER
ACQUISITION SYSTEM.
IMAGER.
IMAGER.
Figure 2-1. System Hardware Configuration/Cable Connections
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2-10. Connecting the ACQUISITION SYSTEM to Power

1. Set the Voltage Selection Switch on the ACQUISITION SYSTEM as instructed in paragraph 3-8-5 in
the Service Manual for the ACQUISITION SYSTEM.
2. Set up the Uninterruptible Power Supply and connect the ACQUISITION SYSTEM to power as
instructed in paragraph 3-8-6 of the Service Manual for the ACQUISITION SYSTEM.
3. Apply power to the AQUISITION SYSTEM.
2-11. Connecting the ACQUISITION SYSTEM to the DICOM Network

1. Obtain the required network parameters and ID information from the network administrator as
instructed in paragraph 3-4 of the Service Manual for the ACQUISITION SYSTEM.
2. Access the ACQUISITION SYSTEM for service as instructed in paragraph 3-10 of the Service Manual.
3. Start up the system (paragraph 3-10-3-3).
4. Enter the customer network parameters into the ACQUISITION SYSTEM (paragraph 3-10-3-6) and
into your Service PC (paragraph 3-10-3-7).
2-12. Configuring the ACQUISITION SYSTEM for Local Printing (COPCIL Setup)
See paragraph 3-15-1 in the 9410 Service Manual for instructions for configuring the system to send
images to the IMAGER for printing. The ACQUISITION SYSTEM parameters must be set as follows:
Printer and Connection Identification Parameters:
Printer Name = 8600 or 8610
Model = 8600/8610
Manufacturer = Imation
Output Board = Copper
Communication Parameters:
Command Set = 952
Baud Rate = 1200
Data Bits = 8
Stop Bits = 1
Parity = Even
Image Transfer Parameters:
Pixel Depth = 8 for 8600, 12 for 8610
Header Mode = Header
Acquire Mode = Line
Acquire Timeout = 90
Transfer Rate = 2 MHz
Default Parameters:
Film Mismatch = Print Always
Interpolation Type = Imation 831
Interp Num = 1
Installed TFT/ULUT (Not configurable for the 8600/8610.)
Max Density = 350
Contrast = Varies with the modality. See Table 2-4.
Border Density = 4095
TFT/ULUT Emulation (Unchecked)
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2-13. Configuring the ACQUISITION SYSTEM for Input from the DICOM Network
Refer to paragraph 3-18 in the ACQUISITION SYSTEM Service Manual for instructions for configuring
the system to receive images as a print server on a DICOM Network. The parameters must be set to the
following values:
1. Under the Current Providers tab (for SCP printers):
SCP Parameters:
Printer = 8600 or 8610
Port = 1024
SCP AE Title = 9410
Max # of Associations = 5
2. Under the Registered Users tab (for Service Class Users):
SCU Identification Parameters:
SCU AE Title = Get from OEM (GE may use host name acquired from workstation “Service Tool”
screen.)
SCU IP Address = Assigned to the modality by customer’s network administrator.
SCP = 8600 or 8610 Print Server
Default Parameters:
# of Copies = 1
Contrast Table = Varies with the modaity. See Table 2-4.
TFT/ULUT (Not configurable)
Max. Density = 350
Border Density = 4095
Magnification Type = 8 (cubic)
Smoothing Type = 1 (See Table 2-4.)
Polarity = 1
Orientation = 1
Priority = Low
Set Requested Image Size (Unchecked)
Gamma Table = Linear in Transmittance
Contrast Group = Varies with the modality. See Table 2-4.
Kernel (Smoothing) Group = Varies with the modality. See Table 2-4.
SCP Printer Options:
Pixel Data Interceptor = On
N-Event-Print Jobs = Off
N-Event-Printer = Off
Contrast Test Mode = Off
Attribute Warning = Off
Trim = Off
Contrast Test Mode Density = 0
Table 2-4. ACQUISITON SYSTEM Parameters that Vary with the Modality
Modality Contrast (Table) Contrast Group Smoothing Kernel Group

GE Senographe 2000D 3 6 1 1
Lorad TDMS 6 7 1 1
Fischer 3 5 1 1
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2-14. Final Checkout

Testing
Before turning the system over to the customer and obtaining their approval of the images, the Full Field
Digital Mamography (FFDM) Unit and Laser Imager must be calibrated as a system:
1. Make sure that the OEM workstation monitor has been calibrated (by the OEM). For GE: they display
their SMPTE test pattern so they can measure the grayscale rectangles of the pattern.
2. Make sure that the test image is properly “windowed and leveled.” For GE, WW = 15000 and
WL = 2000.
3. Print the test pattern the OEM has set up and compare it to the image being displayed. GE field
engineers have a a chart of expected OD (optical density) for each grayscale rectangle. The printed
values must be within ± 8% of the values measured on the monitor.
4. If modification of the image is required:
a. Adjust the 9410 Contrast setting up or down one setting from the OEM recommendation.
b. Send and print another test film from the modality.
c. If the printed test image is not acceptable, move to another Contrast setting.
d. If no settings are acceptable, call TAC.
Note
Some image quality control parameters can be set in the modality, as well as in both the
ACQUISITION SYSTEM and IMAGER. You must be aware of which unit takes priority if different
values are set for the same parameter in the modality, the ACQUISIITON SYSTEM, and the
IMAGER. (See the description below.)
In DICOM, an OEM modality can specify Density, Contrast, Smoothing, and the Modality (Contrast)
Group. Except for GE, the OEMs have chosen to send only Density with their images. GE sends both
density and contrast with images. If OEMs did send all of the other information, according to the
8600/8610 and 9410 DICOM conformance statement, the 9410 and IMAGER would ignore Modality
Group, but accept the rest of the parameters.
Density, Contrast, Smoothing, Smoothing Group, Gamma Table, and Modality (Contrast) Group are all set
in the 9410 (per paragraph 2-13 above), based upon OEM recommendations. Currently all of these
parameters are sent from the 9410 to the IMAGER, and these override any corresponding settings in the
IMAGER. If the OEM modalities ever do send Density, Contrast, and Smoothing information, it will
override the settings in the 9410 (and, of course, the IMAGER). Consequently, Print Contrast Samples on
the Local Panel of the IMAGER is not useful, and is no longer displayed.
Running a QC Baseline Test
Refer to Section 4 of the User Guide for the 8600/8610 IMAGER and follow the procedure to establish a
QC baseline. It is a good idea to have the QC technologist watch or assist, to ensure the technologist’s
understanding of the process.
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Operator Training
Refer to the Operator Training Guidelines at the rear of the User Guide for the 8600/8610 LASER
IMAGER, and train the user in operation and maintenance of the IMAGER.
• Advise the operator that the message “Schedule PM” will be displayed when 10,000 films have been
printed. The operator should then call for preventive maintenance service.
• Inform the operator that if the film tray is removed and replaced (for example, for jam removal) the
IMAGER will display a ? with the supply value (Supply = ?XX). This indicates that the IMAGER is not
certain of the number of films left in the cartridge.
• Demonstrate cleaning of the film tray, using cleaning pad TexPad TX801 (78-8005-4980-6). Advise
the customer to use the same or a similar type of pad.
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2-15. Menu Map/New Parameters

The parameter menu map for the 8600/8610 IMAGER is shown in Figure 2-2. The parameters that are
new to the 8600/8610 IMAGER (not used in the 8300 IMAGER) are printed in italics in the menu map.
Functions of these parameters are described in the following paragraphs.
(User) Setup Installation (999)

1. Density 1. Aspect Ratio
2. Contrast 2. Serial Control Interface
3. Print Contrast Samples (Only in early 8600’s) 1. Baud rate
4. Sharp/Smooth 2. Number of Bits
5. Polarity 3. Number of Stop Bits
6. Number of Copies 4. Parity
7. Autoprint 5. Delimiter
8. Film Layout 6. Protocol
1. Format 6. Mark Install Date
2. Mode 7. Memory Management
9. Keypad Format 8. Calibration Enable
10. Audible Alerts 9. Module ID
11. Exposure Index 10. Exposures
12. Perform Calibration 11. Cal Processor Center Temp
13. Date/Time 12. Cal Processor End Temp
14. Gamma Table (338) 13. Energy Saver Option
15. Image Size 14. Image Viewing
16. Detector Size 15. Digital Interface
1. Parity
16. Modality Group
17. Smoothing Group
18. PM Exposures
19. Film Count Enable
20. Film Type
(User) Test Service Test (911)
1. Print QC Step Wedge 1. Examine System Error Log
2. Print SMPTE Pattern (4:1) 2. Perform System Diagnostic Test
3. Keypad Test (A) 3. Perform Stored Pattern Test
4. Keypad Test (B) 1. Module
5. Display Software Versions 2. Format
6. Display System Configuration 3. Print Mode
1. DRAM 4. Pattern
2. Contrast SMPTE, Linear Wedge, Grayout
3. Density 4. Perform Checksum Test
4. Convolution 5. Perform Transport Test
5. Copies 6. Perform DRAM Test
6. User’s 7. Service Port Baud Rate
7. Protocol
8. Modality
Figure 2-2. IMAGER Menu Map
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2-15-1. Installation Menu

Two installation menu items are new to the IMAGER: 17. Smoothing Group and 19. Film Count Enable.
The Smoothing Group will allow you to select, in the future, from 11 different (1-11) interpolation groups
that will be applied in the Sharp/Smooth setting. Group 1 is the same set that has always been used in
the 8300 IMAGER, and is currently the recommended value for the 8600/8610 IMAGER.
The parameter Film Count Enable allows you to enable or disable the counting of films fed from the film
tray. Film for the IMAGER is packaged with 101 sheets per pack. When Film Count is enabled, the
IMAGER will instruct the operator to load a new pack of film, even though one film may be left in the tray.
The purpose is to keep that last sheet, which is suspected of carrying large amounts of debris, from being
fed through the imager. Debris that is introduced into the IMAGER is responsible for image artifacts, which
are unacceptable in mammography applications. Preventive Maintenance (PM) for the IMAGER is also
more involved and critical than it is for the 8300 IMAGER. See the PM procedure in Section 5.
Since the 9410 converts the DICOM images to 952 host protocol and sends them to the IMAGER, the
following “interface” Installation menu items need to be set in the IMAGER to allow communication
between the two. These values are significant for communication only between the 9410 and the
8600/8610 IMAGER. They will always be the same, regardless of which OEM modality is sending images
to the 9410.
3. Serial Control Interface
Baud Rate: 1200

Number of Bits: 8
Number of Stop Bits: 1
Parity: Even
Delimiter: Comma
Protocol: 3M
15. Digital Interface
Parity: Even
The following installation menu items differ depending on the OEM modality recommendation: 1. Aspect
Ratio, 16. Modality Group, and 17. Smoothing Group. See Table 2-2 in paragraph 2-5 for the
recommended values. The Modality Group menu item may need to be changed depending upon the site
and image optimization requirements. Please refer to the explanation of the differences in the Modality
Group curves in paragraph 2-16.
Menu items such as 7. Memory Management and 14. Image Viewing are always set the same. All
memory is always assigned to input A, and Image Viewing is always Emulsion. All other Installation menu
item values can be set depending upon the installation and the site requirements.
2-15-2. (User) Setup Menu

Once the Installation menu parameters are defined, the customer-accessible Setup menus (see Figure
2-2) need to be addressed. An important factor about the menus in Setup A that the customer should be
aware of is that even though there are menu items for Density, Contrast, Print Contrast Samples,
Sharp/Smooth, changing them will have no effect on the printed film. Those parameter menus are present
for a generic 8600/8610 IMAGER, just like the menu items Number of Copies, Autoprint, Film Layout, and
Keypad Format are available for when a keypad is being used. However, since the 9410 is being used as
a Print Server, it will define the Density, Contrast, Sharp/Smooth parameters. Also, if the modality sends
these parameters with the image, they will override the parameters set in the 9410. The Density setting
will always be set to a D-Max of 3.5. There will be no Contrast Test, so it is imperative to follow the OEM’s
recommendation for Contrast as a reliable starting point. Any contrast samples that need to be printed will
have to be printed as whole images, printed at different contrast settings via the Contrast parameter in the
9410.
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Also, three password protected menu items not found in the 8300 IMAGER setup menus now appear:
Gamma Table, Image Size and Detector Size. Again, the customer will not have access to them. You
should not need to set these parameters during the installation because the factory defaults are based
upon OEM recommendations. If changes are required, the Password is 338 and, as with all
8300/8600/8610 passwords, it is not to be shared with non-Kodak personnel.
14. Gamma Table
A gamma table is a measure of the sensitometric characteristics of the film in terms of density or
transmittance. This menu item specifies which of two sets of gamma tables will be used to control image
brightness and density: (1) Xmittance (transmittance ^ 1/3 power vs. exposure) or (2) Linear OD (linear
optical density vs. exposure). The 8600/8610 IMAGER creates the two sets of 16 gamma tables each
time it does a film calibration. The gamma tables are used by the IMAGER in conjunction with the contrast
setting to provide grayscale optimization. The 8-bit input data to the imager is converted to 10-bit U-values
through the User Lookup Table (ULUT or Contrast Table). These 10-bit U-values are input to the Gamma
Tables, which then map them into 15-bit laser input values.
Xmittance is normally used if the images are acquired by the modality in “transmittance” mode. This is
evident when the overall images are quite dark.
Linear OD is normally used if the images are acquired by the modality in “density” mode. This is evident
when the overall images are light.
15. Image Size
Image size defines the size of the printed image with one of two menu options: (1) True Size or
(2) Scale to Fit. True size is determined by the size of the modality’s detector.
True Size defines the size of the image based upon the value selected in the Detector Size parameter.
That is, a true size image is calculated in the IMAGER by multiplying the number of pixels (horizontal and
vertical) by the value selected in the Detector Size menu item. If an image is printed at True Size, it is
printed at the (modality’s) Detector Size. For example, a 2000 x 2000 pixel printed at a set detector size of
50 microns will have a spatial dimension of 100 mm x 100 mm. This is the actual true size of the image. If
the acquired image is too large to be printed at the detector size that is set on the imager, the imager tries
to print the image in the available image space on the film. In cases like this, an * will be printed on the
lower right corner of the film to alert the operator that the image is not being printed at true size.
Scale to Fit will cause the image to be magnified or reduced to fit the image to the film, without regard to
what the Detector Size value is. The 8600/8610 IMAGER can print a pixel matrix of 5025 x 6200 pixels in
a spatial dimension of 194.7 mm x 240.25 mm. (An IMAGER pixel is 0.03875 mm.) A 2000 x 2000 pixel
image will be magnified to fill up an area of 194.7 mm x 194.7 mm if Scale to Fit is used in a 1:1 format. If
the image is too large to be accommodated in the maximum available image area for the specified format,
it will be minified so it can fit on the printable area of film. Images that are still too large to print after
minification down to 1.00 will not be printed, and an “image too large to print” error will be generated.
16. Detector Size
Detector Size defines the size of the pixels in the image to be printed, and thus determines the actual
image size. The term also refers to the size of the pixel used when the image was acquired from the
modality. The intrinsic size of an 8600/8610 IMAGER pixel is 38.75 microns (a micron = 1/1000 of a
millimeter). The IMAGER will accept pixel sizes from a modality from 10 to 250 microns. When images are
printed at a value other than the intrinsic imager pixel size, the image will be interpolated. The Detector
Size parameter is irrelevant and thus unused when Image Size is set to Scale to Fit.
The following installation menu items differ depending on the OEM modality recommendation: 1. Density,
2. Contrast, 4. Sharp/Smooth, 14. Gamma Table, 15. Image Size, and Detector Size. See Table 2-3 in
paragraph 2-7 for the recommended values.
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As stated previously, the settings of the Density, Contrast, and Sharp/Smooth menu items in the IMAGER
should have no effect on the printed image, because these values are defined in the 9410 or by the
modality. However, it is still a good practice to enter the recommended values into the IMAGER so that
they equate to the OEM recommendations that you will define when setting up the 9410.
2-16. Modality Contrast Table Groups

The current file of Modality (Contrast Table) Groups, “Luts86-G5B.txt” (Luts86-G5B-1.txt and
Luts86-G5B-2.txt), displays 6.G.5B on the local panel for the “Contrast Tables” in the Software Versions
menu. The following are the Contrast Tables located in the Modality Groups 1-11 for the file Luts86-G5B:
1 – UPMSV3K – “Saggy” curves – Same as Set 1 for the 8300 IMAGER. (See the description below.)
2 – U693C0 – “S-shaped” curves – Same as Set 2 for the 8300 IMAGER.
3 – U713C0 – “S-shaped” curves with elevated brightness – Same as Set 3 for the 8300 IMAGER.
4 – GSDFP – Grayscale Standard Display Function, with varying D-max.
5 – GSDFLL0P – Grayscale Standard Display Function, with varying lightbox luminance.
6 – GSDFAA0P – Grayscale Standard Display Function, with varying ambient light.
7 through 11 – UPMSV3K
Descriptions for curve sets 1 through 6 are provided on the following pages.
UPMSV3K
This ULUT Set consists of a more complete set of “saggy” curves, providing a wider choice of
brightnesses than curves 1–6 of the U1_109B ULUT set (the original “standard set used in the 8300
IMAGER). It is widely used in applications including ultrasound, nuclear medicine, and others where an
“S-shaped” response is not desired. Because this ULUT Set is suitable for most ultrasound and nuclear
medicine applications, it is an appropriate choice for a majority of 8600/8610 IMAGER users.
Figure 2-3.
For these curves, overall image brightness increases as the Contrast setting is increased from 1 to 12.
The brighter curves in this set are often preferred by radiologists working in ultrasound or nuclear
medicine.
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693C0
This ULUT Set consists entirely of “S-shaped” curves with a mid-tone brightness that gives an
approximately “linear in perceived brightness” response, especially for the central Contrast settings of this
set (Figure 2-4).
Figure 2-4.
This ULUT Set is very suitable for CT, MR and C-Arm applications. It is also sometimes useful for nuclear
medicine applications. Increasing the Contrast setting from 1 to 12 increases the mid-tone contrast and
decreases the contrast in the near-black and near-white portions of the image.
713C0
This ULUT Set is comprised of a family of “S-shaped” curves similar to the 693C0 curves, but with a
somewhat elevated brightness (see Figure 2-5).
Figure 2-5.
This ULUT Set has rather wide applicability. It is often used for ultrasound, nuclear medicine, and DSA
and may also be used in other modalities where a brightness greater than that from the 693C0 Set is
desired.
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GSDFP – All the contrast tables of this set are based on the NEMA Grayscale Standard Display Function,
parameterized with a D-min of 0.2, a lightbox luminance of 2000 cd/sq.m., and an ambient light fraction of
0.005. (“Light fraction” is the amount of reflected ambient light coming off the film, expressed as a fraction
of the lightbox luminance.) For this ULUT Set, the parameter which varies as the contrast setting is
changed is D-max. As the contrast setting is changed from 1 through 12, the D-max parameter goes
through the following sequence of values: 2.0, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.9, 3.1, 3.3, 3.5.
GSDFLL0P – All the contrast tables of this set are based on the NEMA Grayscale Standard Display
Function, parameterized with a D-max of 3.5 and a D-min of 0.2. For this ULUT Set, the parameter which
varies as the contrast setting is changed is the measured luminance of the lightbox in cd/sq.m. As the
contrast setting is changed from 1 through 12, the luminance is varied through the following sequence of
values: 2000, 2210, 2442, 2699, 2982, 3295, 3641, 4024, 4447, 4914, 5430, 6000 cd/sq.m., respectively.
GSDFAA0P – All the contrast tables of this set are based on the NEMA Grayscale Standard Display
Function, parameterized with a D-max of 3.5, a D-min of 0.2, and a lightbox luminance of 5500 cd/sq.m.
For this ULUT Set, the parameter which varies as the contrast setting is changed is the ambient light
fraction, i.e., the amount of reflected ambient light coming off the film, expressed as a fraction of the
lightbox luminance. As the contrast setting is changed from 1 through 12, the ambient light fraction
parameter goes through the following sequence of values: .001, .002, .003, .004, .005, .006, .007, .008,
.009, .010, .011, .012.
2-17. Installing Machine Software Upgrades Using HyperTerminal in Windows 95/98

Installation of software upgrades in the 8600/8610 IMAGER is performed the same as in the 8300
IMAGER, except that each file is separated into two files. That is, a file such as Apps 86-23.txt will be
converted to Apps 86-23_1.txt and Apps 86-23_2.txt. The first file is only one record long, so only one dot
is returned by the 8600/8610 IMAGER and it will not reboot. It will just wait for the next file to be uploaded,
which should be uploaded the same way as the first one. (This procedure is the same as is required for
the 8300 IMAGER Network Interface Software.)
In the case of the 8600/8610 IMAGER, the procedure is required because the IMAGER’s internal flash
memory is quite large and it takes a couple of seconds to make a backup copy of it. The IMAGER sends
an X-Off to Hyperterminal to buy time, but Hyperterminal can’t react fast enough and bits are dropped. By
sending a very short first file that starts the backup copy process, HyperTerminal does not have to X-Off.
By the time the second file is sent, the backup of the IMAGER’s internal flash memory is complete.
1. Attach a PC to the Serial Service Port of the IMAGER with a straight-through cable (MPC) and a null
modem adapter. If an AFHU cable is used, the cover interlock is defeated as well.
Note
If loading software from a diskette, copy it first to a subdirectory on the hard drive.
2. Power on the PC, and launch HyperTerminal.EXE, usually located in the Accessories section of
Programs.
3. Pull down File Menu and select New Connection.
4. Give the connection a name, then press OK.
5. When the Phone Number window comes up, go to the Connect Using box, and select Direct to Com
1, then OK.
6. Set the Port Settings in the Com 1 Properties window:
a. Bits per second . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38,400
b. Data bits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
c. Parity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . None
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d. Stop bits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
e. Flow control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Xon/Xoff
Properties/Settings
Click on settings.
Set termination emulation to ANSI.
Click on ASCII.
Set character and line delay to 0.
Then press OK.
7. Power on the 8600/8610 IMAGER, enter its Service Test Menu, and ensure that the Service Port
Baud Rate is set to match the terminal program baud rate: e.g., 38.4 K BPS.
8. Check the connection by sending an @ with the PC. (The 8600/8610 IMAGER should send an error
log.)
9. Send a $ from the PC to enable the IMAGER to receive files.
10. Pull down the Transfer Menu and select Send Text File.
11. Define the drive where the file is located in the Look-in: box.
12. Enter the name of the file you wish to send in the Filename: box.
13. Change the type of file to All Files (*.*) in the Files of Type: box, then select the Open button.
Transfer of the S-records should begin, and the IMAGER will return a (.) for each record received
successfully.
Note
As indicated in the introduction to this procedure, each file is broken into two files: xx_1.txt and
xx_2.txt. Each of these must be loaded separately. The first file is very short. The system will return
only one (.) for the short file, and will wait for you to load the second file in the same manner as the
first.
14. Abort the transfer if X’s are received. (X’s indicate an error in the received record and ultimately end
with an unsuccessful upload).
a. To abort, pull down the Call Menu and select Disconnect.
b. After the X’s stop, press the Enter Key, and select Connect in the Call Menu.
15. Reset the IMAGER by sending a $ and try to upload again.
16. Verify the connection by sending an @ to request the Error Log.
17. After a successful upload, the IMAGER sends the following messages, then reboots and performs a
power-on self test:
Reprogramming Imager FEEPROM
Erasing Sector XxXXXXXXXX
Writing Data to Sector XxXXXXXXXX
*** Reprogramming Operation Complete ***
+++ATS0=1
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3-1. Processor Temperature Calibration
Specification
The temperatures displayed on the front panel must equal the temperatures displayed on the temperature
meter, approximately 122.2 ±1°C.
Note
This procedure should be performed whenever the processor drum or CPU PWA is replaced, or if
drum temperatures are suspected of causing image quality problems.
Special Tools
Temperature meter with probe and block
Note
A probe with a bar type element must be used to perform this procedure. Probes with circular type
elements will not provide accurate readings.
Note
The temperature meter and probe must be calibrated together as a pair at least once per year. If the
probe breaks, a new probe and the meter must be sent in for calibration. (Refer to procedure 5-2.)
Note
The temperature meter must be at room temperature when performing this procedure. If the meter
has been brought in from a hot or cold vehicle, allow it to acclimate to room temperature before use.
Calibration Procedure
1. Install the block on the probe as shown in Figure 3-1. Clean the probe with alcohol.
8-3/8”
Figure 3-1.
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2. From the local panel menu, disable the calibration.

3. Remove the film tray and open the top cover.
4. Open the processor cover. Verify that the processor rollers are clean and free of deposits.
!
Caution
Deposits on the processor rollers could be knocked loose by the temperature probe, resulting in
damage to the surface of the drum. If necessary, clean the processor (procedure 5-5-6) before
continuing with this procedure.
5. Close the processor cover.

6. Remove the left side panel.
7. Disconnect the mechanical processor drive arm from the top cover push rod.
8. Defeat the safety interlock. The recommended method is to use the serial service port/CPU
connector/cable.
9. Insert the film tray and film saver. Pull the film saver out approximately 1/4 inch to satisfy the local
panel message.
10. Wait for the IMAGER to warm back up to operating temperature.
11. Swing open the top wire film guide assembly to gain access to the processor entrance slot.
12. Set the meter to display temperatures in Celsius.
!
Caution
Hot Surface
The surfaces around the processor entrance slot are hot, and hot air exits through the slot. Do not
touch the surfaces around the slot, and do not hold the block outside the slot for prolonged periods.
13. Center the probe and block where the center tine of the wire film guide assembly would be if in place.
14. Insert the probe in the processor entrance slot. Allow the rotation of the drum to pull in the probe until
the block reaches the outer edge of the slot.
Leftmost Tine Center Tine
Outer edge of
Processor Entrance Slot
Figure 3-2.
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15. Allow the block to rest squarely in the slot.

16. On the local panel, access the Cal Processor Center Temp submenu under the Installation menu.
17. Set the temperature displayed on the local panel to match the maximum temperature reading
displayed on the meter.
18. Continue monitoring the temperature for approximately 5 minutes to ensure that the temperature
change is taking effect.
Note
To display an updated temperature reading on the local panel, exit and re-enter the Cal Processor
Center Temp submenu.
19. Once the center temperature has stabilized, remove and clean the probe. Wait a full five minutes
before proceeding.
!
Caution
To prevent damage to the surface of the processor drum, remove and clean the probe after taking
each temperature reading.
20. Repeat steps 13 through 18, but align the edge of the probe this time with the left edge of the
processor entrance chute (refer to Figure 3-2), and access the Cal Processor End Temp submenu on
the local panel.
Note
Do not attempt to take a temperature reading at the right end of the processor. The probe will
interfere with the processor entrance switch.
21. Once the left end temperature has stabilized, remove and clean the probe. Wait a full five minutes
before proceeding.
22. Re-check the center zone temperature. If the local panel and meter readings differ by more than one
degree, repeat steps 13 through 22.
23. Remove the safety interlock defeat mechanism.
24. Reconnect the mechanical processor drive arm to the top cover push rod. Replace the left side panel.
Close the top cover and install the film tray.
25. From the local panel, enable calibration.
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3-2. Processor Drum Stripper Assembly
Specification
There must be a gap of 0.005 ± 0.001 inches between the processor drum and the stripper.
Special Tools
Feeler Gauge
Measurement
2. Open the processor cover.
3. Verify that the processor drum and stripper are clean and free of deposits. If not, clean the processor
(refer to procedure 5-5-6) before proceeding with this measurement procedure.
!
Caution
Hot Surface
The processor drum and stripper assembly are hot. Take care when checking the gap.
Note
When you are checking the gap, the roller assemblies at each end of the stripper must remain in
contact with the drum. Avoid lifting the entire stripper assembly when trying to slide the gauge
between the drum and stripper.
4. Try to slide a .004 inch feeler gauge between the drum and the stripper. If the gauge does not fit, the
gap is too small; perform the adjustment procedure.
5. Try to slide the .006 inch feeler gauge between the drum and the stripper. If the gauge fits, the gap is
too big; perform the adjustment procedure.
Adjustment
1. Adjust the allen screw (using a 3/32 inch allen head ball driver) to obtain the proper gap between the
stripper and drum.
2. Turn the screw clockwise to decrease the gap and counterclockwise to increase it.
3. Recheck the Measurement.
Adjustment
Screw
Roller Assembly
Figure 3-3.
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3-3. Film Saver Switch
Specification
The switch must actuate when the film saver is installed. When actuated, there should be a gap from
.001 to .002 inches between the actuator arm and the switch.
Measurement/Adjustment
2. Remove the right side panel.
3. Insert the film tray and film saver.
4. Verify that the switch actuates when the film saver is inserted. If not:
a. Loosen the switch bracket mounting screws.
b. Move the bracket as required to actuate the switch.
c. Tighten the bracket mounting screws.
Figure 3-4.
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3-4. One Sheet and Two Sheet Switches
Specification
The SSHT indicator on the CPU PWA must light when one sheet of film is detected between the
separator rollers. The MSHT indicator (and SSHT) must light when two sheets of film are detected
between the separator rollers.
Two Sheet One Sheet

Sensor Sensor
Indicators
Securing Screw
SSHT For One Sheet
Sensor
MSHT
Adjustment
Slot
CPU PWA
Securing Screw
For Two Sheet
Sensor 8300–6C_b
Figure 3-5. Sheet Sensors and Sheet Sensor Indicator Lights
Special Tools
4/11/7 Mil Test Film
Two sheets of 7 mil film (14 mil)
2. Remove power.
3. Remove the right side panel and remove the access plate.
4. Swing open the wire film guide.
5. Turn on power.
6. Verify that MSHT and SSHT are not lit.
7. Insert the 4-mil portion of the test film between the separator rollers.
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8. Reach down from above and rotate the upper separator roller to drive the film forward until the 4 mil
film is underneath the roller bearing (Figure 3-6).
Top View from Right Side
Upper
Separator
Roller
Roller
Bearing
Figure 3-6.
9. If SSHT is not lit:

a. Loosen the one sheet sensor bracket securing screw (Figure 3-5).
b. Insert a flat blade screwdriver in the adjustment slot. Rotate the screwdriver to move the sensor
bracket just enough to light SSHT.
c. Tighten the bracket securing screw.
d. Remove the test film.
10. If SSHT is already lit:
a. Insert a flat blade screwdriver in the adjustment slot.
b. Rotate the screwdriver to move the sensor bracket down until SSHT turns off.
c. Rotate the screwdriver in the opposite direction to where SSHT initially illuminates.
d. Remove the test film.
11. Insert two sheets of 7 mil film between the separator rollers.
12. Reach down from above. Rotate the upper separator roller to drive both sheets of film forward until
they are under the roller bearing.
13. SSHT should light again.
14. If MSHT does not light:
a. Loosen the two sheet sensor bracket securing screws (Figure 3-5).
b. Insert a flat blade screwdriver in the adjustment slot. Rotate the screwdriver to move the sensor
bracket enough to light MSHT.
c. Tighten the bracket securing screw.
d. Remove the two sheets of 7 mil film.
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15. If MSHT is already lit:

a. Insert a flat blade screwdriver in the adjustment slot.
b. Rotate the screwdriver to move the sensor bracket until MSHT turns off.
c. Rotate the screwdriver in the opposite direction to where MSHT initially illuminates.
d. Remove the two sheets of 7 mil film.
16. Insert the 7 mil portion of the 4/11/7 mil test film between the separator rollers.
17. Reach down from above. Rotate the upper separator roller to drive the sheet of film forward until it is
under the roller bearing.
18. Verify that SSHT lights, but MSHT does not.
19. Continue to rotate the separator roller so that the 11 mil portion of the test film is under the roller
bearing.
20. Verify that SSHT is still lit and that MSHT remains unlit.
21. Back the test film out of the IMAGER.
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3-5. Capstan Media Sense Switch
Specification
The switch must actuate when there is no film between the capstan roller and the pinch rollers, and
deactuate when film is present.
Special Tools
4 Mil Test Film
2. Swing open the wire film guide.
3. Remove the left and right side panels.
4. Rotate the capstan several times while observing the switch arm (Figure 3-7).
5. Rotate the capstan to where the arm movement reaches the maximum point of travel (arm in the
position that is closest to the top of the unit).
6. Adjust the screw on the arm to where the switch initially actuates, and then tighten it one quarter turn
clockwise.
7. Rotate the capstan several times to verify that the switch does not deactuate.
Right Side View
Adjustment Screw
Figure 3-7.
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8. Insert the 4-mil test film between the capstan roller and the upper pinch roller (Figure 3-8).
9. Turn the flywheel counterclockwise to drive the film between the capstan roller and the lower pinch
roller.
10. Verify that the switch deactuates. If not, back off the adjustment screw to the point where the switch
just deactuates.
11. Remove the film, and verify that the switch actuates.
Figure 3-8.
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3-6. Film Out Switch
Specification
The switch must actuate when the film tray is empty. When actuated, there should be a gap from 0.001 to
0.002 inches between the actuator arm and the switch.
Note
When the film tray is empty (or removed), the actuator bar should rest on the limit pin.
3. Remove all film from film tray, and insert empty film tray.
4. Verify that the switch actuates when the actuator arm drops into slot in film tray. If not:
b. Move the bracket as required to actuate the switch.
Figure 3-9.
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3-7. Film Tray In-Place Switch
Specification
The switch must actuate when the film tray is removed.
3. Verify that the switch actuates when the film tray is removed. If not:
b. While holding the actuator lever in its leftmost position, move the bracket as required to actuate
the switch.
Figure 3-10.
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3-8. Film Tray Lock Switch
Specification
The switch is actuated as long as a film tray is fully installed in the imager or the tray is fully removed.
The switch is deactuated when the mechanical release is actuated or when the solenoid is actuated for
5-10 seconds, during the tray ejection procedure.
Measurement
2. Remove both side panels and the front panel.
3. Verify that the switch is actuated. If not, loosen the switch securing screws slightly. Reposition the
switch so that it is actuated, then tighten the securing screws.
Note
The switch securing screws thread into a nut plate. Do not loosen them too much or the nut plate
may fall off.
4. Slide the film tray half way into the IMAGER.

5. Verify that the switch is deactuated. If not, loosen the switch securing screws slightly. Reposition the
switch so that it is deactuated, then tighten the securing screws.
6. Remove the film tray, then repeat steps 3 through 5.
Front View
Figure 3-11.
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3-9. Capstan Belts
Specification
The capstan drive belt must be tight enough to prevent slippage on the reduction pulley, and the capstan
belt must be tight enough to prevent slippage on the flywheel (capstan pulley). The longest span of either
belt should deflect approximately 1/6 inch when finger pressure is applied.
3. Check the tension of the belts individually. If tension of either requires adjustment:
a. Loosen the belt tensioner assembly securing screw (see Figure 3-12).
b. Rotate the belt tensioner assembly clockwise or counterclockwise as required.
c. Tighten the belt tensioner assembly securing screw.
Figure 3-12.
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3-10. Separator Roller Belt
Specification
The belt is adjusted as loosely as possible, while ensuring that the belt teeth mesh properly with the teeth
on the gears. The belt should not jump teeth when film is fed through the separators.
3. Run transport test.
4. Check the tension of the belt while feeding film as during a transport test. If the tension requires
adjustment:
a. Stop transport test.
b. Loosen the belt tensioner.
c. Slide the belt tensioner up or down as required.
d. Tighten the belt tensioner.
e. Recheck tension.
Belt Tensioner
Figure 3-13.
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3-11. Main Drive Belt
Specification
The teeth on the belt must mesh properly with the teeth on the gears while film is fed. The longest span of
the belt should deflect a maximum of 1/2 inch when finger pressure is applied.
3. Check the tension of the belt. If the tension requires adjustment:
a. Loosen the belt tensioner securing screw.
b. Rotate the belt tensioner as required.
c. Tighten the belt tensioner securing screw.
Belt
Tensioner
1/2 inch
Figure 3-14.
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3-12. Processor Belt
Specification
The teeth on the belt must mesh properly with the teeth on the gears. The longest span of the belt should
deflect a maximum of 1/2 inch when finger pressure is applied.
3. Check the tension of the belt. If the tension requires adjustment:
a. Loosen the belt tensioner assembly securing screw.
b. Rotate the belt tensioner assembly as required.
c. Tighten the belt tensioner assembly securing screw.
1/2 inch
Belt Tensioner
Assembly
Figure 3-15.
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3-13. Processor Drive Arm Gear
Specification
The processor drive arm gear must positively engage with the processor gear. The teeth on each gear
must not bottom out on the opposite gear.
Measurement
3. Close the top cover.
4. Verify that the processor drive arm gear engages properly with the processor gear. If not:
a. Loosen the lock nut on the adjustment screw.
b. Rotate the adjustment screw as required.
c. Tighten the lock nut.
Processor Gear
Processor Drive
Arm Gear
Adjustment
Screw
Lock Nut
Figure 3-16.
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4-1. Reassembly
After performing a disassembly procedure, reverse the steps for reassembly.
4-2. Covers and Panels
4-2-1. Left or Right Side Cover

1. Remove the film tray.
! Warning
When the power cord is plugged in, hazardous voltages are present in some areas of the IMAGER.
These voltages can cause severe injury or death.
2. Raise the top cover.
3. Remove three screws.
4. Grasp the cover by the bottom and pull out to remove it.
Figure 4-1.
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4-2-2. Front Panel

1. Turn off power and disconnect the power cord.
! Warning
These voltages can cause severe injury of death.

3. Remove both the left and right side covers (see paragraph 4-2-1).
4. Remove two screws from the bottom of the cover.
5. Loosen two screws (one on each side).
6. Pull the cover off from the front.
Figure 4-2.
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4-2-3. Rear Panel

1. Turn off power and disconnect the power cord from the rear of the machine.
! Warning
2. Remove the left side cover (see paragraph 4-2-1).

3. Disconnect P1 and P2 from the Motor Control PWA.
4. Remove ten screws from the rear panel.
5. Remove the three larger screws attaching the exhaust fan, and remove the panel.
Figure 4-3.
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4-2-4. Capstan Roller Front Cover

! Warning

4. Remove three screws from the front capstan cover.
5. Remove the cover.
Figure 4-4.
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4-3. Electronic Circuit Modules/PWAs/Components
4-3-1. Digital Input Module
Note
When installing circuit boards, always use a wrist strap to prevent damage from electrostatic
discharge.
Disassembly
2. Remove the external cables from the module.
3. Remove the right side cover (see paragraph 4-2-1).
4. Remove the four screws that secure the module to the inside of the machine.
5. Remove the two screws that secure the external connector plate to the machine.
6. Slide the module out the back of the machine.
Reassembly
1. Make sure the the Digital Input Module is installed in the top (A) slot.
2. Make sure that all four mounting screws are installed when you mount the Digital Input Module in the
IMAGER. If they are not, the ground of the module may be affected.
3. Make sure that the CTS/RTS , + 12V Switch is set in the CTS/RTS position.
Figure 4-5.
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4-3-2. CPU PWA
Note
discharge.
Note
If possible, access and record the installation and customer preference parameters from the local
panel.

2. Remove the right side cover (paragraph 4-2-1).
3. Disconnect all electrical plugs from the PWA.
4. Remove six screws.
5. Slide the CPU PWA toward the machine front to disconnect it from the Digital Input Module.
6. Install the new CPU PWA and transfer the memory SIMMs from the old CPU PWA. Refer to 4-3-2-1.
7. Install the latest software (see paragraph 2-17) that is available in CDROM folder 86upgrad.
8. Reload the parameters recorded earlier (see Note above) or stored in the Service History Log.
9. Recalibrate drum temperature (paragraph 3-1), and update the film count.
Figure 4-6.
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4-3-2-1. SIMMs in the CPU PWA
Note
When installing SIMMs, always use a wrist strap to prevent damage from electrostatic discharge.

2. Remove the right side cover. (See paragraph 4-2-1.)
3. If replacing a SIMM, push back retaining clips on both sides of the SIMM and lift. (See Figure 4-7 for
the approximate angle.)
4. Pull the SIMM out of the connector.
Note
If installing just one SIMM, always use the bottom slot on the CPU PWA.
5. Install the SIMM in the connector at an angle with the key toward the front of the imager (Figure 4-7),
and then push down to secure in place with the retaining clips.
Figure 4-7.
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4-3-3. Motor Control PWA
Note
discharge.

3. Disconnect all electrical plugs from the PWA.
4. Remove four screws.
5. Remove the PWA.
Figure 4-8.
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4-4. Electronic Modules
4-4-1. Optics Module

2. Remove the rear panel (see paragraph 4-2-3).
3. Disconnect cable plugs P1 and P2 from the optics module.
4. Remove three Allen screws.
5. Lift the optics module out of the machine.
Figure 4-9.
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4-4-2. Power Supply Module

2. Remove the left and right side covers (see paragraph 4-2-1).
Note
The front panel may be loosened to facilitate removal.
3. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the right side of the module (Figure 4-10).
4. Disconnect the fan motor connector from the Motor Control PWA.
Figure 4-10.
5. Remove one screw from the left side of the power module and disconnect the electrical connector from
the power switch cable (Figure 4-11).
6. Slide the power module out the left side of the machine (Figure 4-11).
Figure 4-11.
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4-4-3. Densitometer Assembly

4. Remove the top plate by removing three screws.
5. Remove the right side cover to access the CPU PWA.
6. Disconnect the inline connector leading from P4 on the CPU PWA.
7. Disconnect P3 from the CPU PWA.
8. Remove vertically aligned screws from the left and right ends of the densitometer assembly, then
remove it. (The exit sensor is also installed on the mounting plate.)
Figure 4-12.
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4-4-4. Local Panel

4. Remove four screws (Figure 4-13).
5. Disconnect the electrical connector and remove the local panel.
Figure 4-13.
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4-5. Switches and Sensors
4-5-1. Top Cover Interlock

3. Remove the three screws securing the exhaust fan to the rear panel, and move the fan out of the way
(Figure 4-14).
4. Disconnect the two electrical wires from the switch (Figure 4-15).
5. Remove two attaching screws and remove the interlock switch.
Figure 4-14.
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4-5-2. Processor Entrance Sensor

2. Remove the processor assembly (see paragraph 4-7-1).
3. Remove four screws from the entrance guide plates.
4. Disconnect the electrical connector.
5. Push the feet of the sensor housing toward the frame to release the sensor.
Figure 4-16.
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4-5-3. Processor Exit Sensor

4. Remove the top plate by removing three screws.
5. Remove the right side cover to access the CPU PWA.
6. Disconnect the inline connector leading from P4 on the CPU PWA.
7. Remove the exit sensor.
Figure 4-17.
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4-5-4. One Sheet and Two Sheet Sensors

3. Remove three screws, and remove the cover plate (Figure 4-18).
4. Remove the two screws securing the one sheet and two sheet sensor bracket (Figure 4-19).
5. Disconnect the electrical connector from the sensor, and remove the sensor from the bracket.
Figure 4-18.
Figure 4-19.
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4-5-5. Capstan Media Sense Switch

2. Remove the right side cover (see paragraph 4-2-1.
3. Remove the Digital Input Module (Figure 4-20 and paragraph 4-3-1).
4. Disconnect the leads from the switch (Figure 4-21).
5. Remove two screws, and remove the switch.
Figure 4-20.
Figure 4-21.
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4-5-6. Film Out and Film Saver in Place Switches

1. Turn off power.
2. Disconnect the power cord.
4. Disconnect the leads from the switch.
5. Remove two screws and remove the switch.
Figure 4-22.
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4-5-7. Film Tray in Place Switch

3. Remove the CPU PWA (see paragraph 4-3-2).
4. Disconnect the leads from the switch.
5. Remove two screws and remove the switch.
Figure 4-23.
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4-6. Film Feed Components
4-6-1. Film Tray Lock Assembly

! Warning
3. Remove the front panel (see paragraph 4-2-2).
4. Disconnect the film tray release solenoid plug from P9 of the Motor Control PWA (Figure 4-24).
Note
The solenoid wires (white) are in a mini plug that can be disconnected separately from the other mini
plugs in the P9 connector (see the inset in the illustration).
5. Remove the two screws attaching the power switch box. Carefully pull the box away from the chassis
and turn it to expose the wire connections.
6. Disconnect the power switch in-line connector.
7. Disconnect the four leads attaching to the power line filter in the switch box.
8. Disconnect the two electrical leads from the film tray lock switch.
9. Remove three attaching screws, and remove the film tray lock assembly.
Figure 4-24.
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4-6-2. Film Feed Roller Assembly

2. Remove the power supply module (paragraph 4-4-2).
3. Remove the processor assembly (paragraph 4-7-1).
4. Remove two setscrews each from two belt pulleys, and remove the pulleys and belts (Figure 4-25).
5. Remove the shaft and roller assembly, and washers. (Use the washers when installing the replacement
roller and shaft assembly.)
Reassembly hint: Line up all pulleys and belts so that setscrew holes are aligned over shaft flats before
securing the pulleys to the shafts.
Figure 4-25.
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4-6-3. Separator Assembly

3. Remove the CPU PWA (see procedure 4-3-2).
4. Remove the three attaching screws from the separator block on the right side (Figure 4-26).
5. Remove the separator belt (Figure 4-27) from the clutches on the left side (see paragraph 4-8-3).
6. Disconnect plug P8 from the Motor Control PWA.
7. Remove four screws from the separator block on the left side.
8. Pull the separator assembly out the left side of the machine.
Figure 4-26.
Figure 4-27.
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4-6-4. Capstan Roller

2. Remove left and right covers (paragraph 4-2-1).
3. Remove the rear panel (paragraph 4-2-3).
4. Remove the capstan roller front cover (paragraph 4-2-4).
5. Pivot the wire guides for access (Figure 4-28).
6. Remove the capstan belts (paragraph 4-8-7).
7. Remove the attaching screw and clamp, and remove the capstan pulley (Figure 4-29).
8. Remove the CPU PWA (procedure 4-3-2).
9. Remove the E-ring, washer and bearing from the right end of the capstan roller (Figure 4-30).
10. Remove the bearing from the left end of the roller (Figure 4-30).
11. Slide the capstan roller to the left until it clears the right side chassis, and remove it.
Figure 4-28.
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Figure 4-29.
Figure 4-30.
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4-6-5. Capstan Pinch Rollers

2. Remove the left and right side covers (paragraph 4-2-1).
3. Remove the capstan roller front cover (paragraph 4-2-4).
4. Remove the Digital Input Module (Slot A) (paragraph 4-3-1).
5. Remove two screws from the bearing block on the left side (Figure 4-31). (Rotate the capstan pulley
as necessary to access the screws.)
6. Remove two screws from the bearing block on the right side (Figure 4-32).
7. Pivot the capstan pinch roller assembly and remove it from the machine.
Note
Hold the assembly together when reinstalling. Two different size springs hold the rollers in place.
Figure 4-31.
Figure 4-32.
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4-7. Processor Components
4-7-1. Processor Assembly

1. Turn off power and disconnect the power cord. Allow the processor to cool down.
3. Disconnect the plugs from P2, P3, and P4 of the CPU PWA (Figure 4-33).
4. Disconnect the plug from P5 of the power module.
5. Remove four attaching screws from the processor assembly (Figure 4-34).
6. Lift the processor assembly from the machine.
Note
If you are installing a new processor, calibrate temperature after reassembly. See paragraph 3-1.
Figure 4-33.
Figure 4-34.
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4-7-2. Processor Half

3. Remove two screws (one from each side).
4. Unlatch the processor cover.
5. Remove the processor half.
Figure 4-35.
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4-7-3. Processor Drum

2. Allow the processor to cool down.
3. Remove the processor half (see paragraph 4-7-2).
4. Disconnect the plugs from P2 of the CPU PWA and P5 of the power module (Figure 4-36).
5. Disconnect the ground wire from the right side of the processor assembly.
6. Remove two locking plates (one from each side) of the processor drum (Figure 4-37).
7. Turn the bearing blocks to align the flats for removal.
8. Lift the drum from the machine.
Note
If you are installing a new drum, calibrate processor temperature after reassembly (paragraph 3-1).
Figure 4-36.
Figure 4-37.
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4-7-4. Stripper Assembly

2. Remove the processor drum (paragraph 4-7-3).
3. Remove the screws from the ends of the stripper shaft.
4. Slide the stripper assembly to the right.
5. Lift out the assembly, taking care not to lose the two end springs.
6. To install a new lower felt pad assembly:
a. Remove the standoffs securing the pad assembly.
b. Note that the pad assembly has a wide bend in the metal backing plate, causing it to be inclined
by 1/8 inch when in place. As you install the new pad in the next step, tighten the standoffs only
enough so the new pad bends only slightly.
c. Tighten the standoffs while holding the felt pad against the metal stop of the stripper blade (toward
machine front).
Note
There must be no gap between the metal backing of the felt pad and the metal stop of the stripper
blade.
7. Replace the original top felt pad as follows:

a. Make sure that the felt of the top pad faces down toward the felt of the lower pad.
b. After the mounting screws are tightened, the top pad should float and move freely, and be allowed
to touch the lower felt pad.
Figure 4-38.
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4-7-5. Lower Roller Assembly

1. Remove the processor drum (see procedure 4-7-3).
2. Remove the screw retaining clip from the right lower shaft (right side determined by facing the
machine).
3. To access the screw on the left rear shaft, disconnect the spring and top cover push rod from the
mechanical processor drive arm.
4. Remove the screw from the left side of the front shaft and the left side of the rear shaft.
Note
The drum belt bearing block screws may require removal, which will allow the bearing block to pivot
in order to remove the rear shaft from the left side.
5. Pull the shafts from the right side.

6. Remove the lower roller assembly.
Figure 4-39.
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4-7-6. Ultem Film Entrance Guide

1. Remove the lower roller assembly (see procedure 4-7-5).
2. Remove two shoulder screws (Figure 4-40).
3. Remove the film guide.
Note
The shoulder screw heads should face down during assembly.
Figure 4-40.
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4-7-7. Thermal Fuses

The current drum configuration includes two (192°) fuses (one center zone and one end zone).
1. Remove the processor drum (procedure 4-7-3), and remove the left end cap (gear side).
2. Slide the blown fuse (white wires for end fuse, red wires for center fuse) from its sleeve and unsolder
it.
3. Trim the leads of the new fuse to 1/2 inch (13 mm).
!
Caution
Heat from soldering may cause the new fuse to open. Use a heat sink (e.g., a hemostat) on the
fuse side to prevent damaging the fuse.
4. Solder the new fuse in place, slide it into the sleeve, and reassemble.
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4-8. Drive Belts
4-8-1. Film Feed Belt

3. Remove the E-ring and washer from the film feed clutch shaft, and pull the clutch out to the end of the
shaft.
4. Loosen the two setscrews in the pulley on the end of the motor shaft, and remove the pulley and belt.
Figure 4-41.
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4-8-2. Film Feed Roller Assembly Belts

1. Turn off power, and disconnect the power cord.
2. Remove the power supply module (see paragraph 4-4-2).
3. Remove the processor (see paragraph 4-7-1).
4. Remove the four screws attaching the film feed clutch.
5. Remove the film feed drive belt.
6. Remove three E-rings from the feed clutch shaft.
7. Remove the four setscrews attaching the two belt pulleys to the clutch drive shaft.
8. Pull the clutch drive shaft out the left side of the machine to free the two belts. Then remove the belts.
Figure 4-42.
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4-8-3. Separation Belt

1. Turn off power and remove the left side cover (see paragraph 4-2-1).
2. Disconnect the tension spring for the cover rod.
3. Loosen the belt tensioner.
4. Remove the belt.
5. After replacing a belt, adjust belt tension (see paragraph 3-9).
Figure 4-43.
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4-8-4. Main Belt

1. Turn off power and remove the separation belt (see paragraph 4-8-3).
2. Remove the main belt tensioner (Figure 4-44).
3. Remove the two screws attaching the bearing block for the drum belt assembly.
4. Pull the bearing block and drum belt assembly away from the chassis and slide the belt off the pulley
(Figure 4-45).
5. Remove the main belt.
6. After replacing the separation belt and main belt, adjust belt tension (see paragraphs 3-10 and 3-11).
Figure 4-44.
Figure 4-45.
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4-8-5. Drum Belt/Common Bearings

2. Disconnect the top cover rod and spring (Figure 4-46).
3. Loosen the main belt tensioner to provide slack in the the main belt.
4. Remove two screws attaching the bearing block for the drum belt assembly. Slide the main belt off.
5. Separate the drum belt assembly from the bearing block.
6. Remove two E-rings (Figure 4-47).
7. Remove two sets of pulley setscrews.
8. Pull the two pulley shafts from the assembly bracket to free the belt and common bearings.
9. Replace the drum belt.
10. Replace the common bearings.
Figure 4-46.
Figure 4-47.
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4-8-6. Processor Belt

2. Loosen the screw for the tensioner assembly.
3. Pull down the tensioner and remove the belt.
Figure 4-48.
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4-8-7. Capstan Belts

2. To remove the capstan drive belt:
a. Loosen the belt tensioner.
b. Slide the capstan drive belt off the motor shaft and remove it from the reduction pulley.
3. To remove the capstan belt:
a. Remove the captan drive belt (step 2 above).
b. Loosen the belt tensioner for the capstan belt.
c. Remove the E-ring securing the reduction pulley, and remove the pulley.
d. Remove the capstan belt from the flywheel and turn it sideways to slide it between the flywheel
and the exhaust fan.
Figure 4-49.
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5-1. Required Tools

In addition to standard hand tools (screwdrivers, wrenches, etc.), the tools listed below are required to
service the 8600/8610 IMAGER. All the tools are available from Service Parts Management.
1. Fluke DVM, Model 87 (or equivalent) TL-4114
2. Dual trace oscilloscope TL-3348
Band Width: 0 to 100 MHz
Sensitivity: 0.5 mv
Accuracy: " 3%
3. Temperature Meter Kit (includes Minco temperature meter and 11-inch bar type probe, calibrated as
a pair at the factory) 78-8099-9500-0
4. Probe (11-inch bar type) 26-1011-8560-6
Note
If a new probe is ordered, the probe and meter must be sent in for calibration. See paragraph 5-2.
5. Block (for use with probe) 78-8064-5583-4
6. 4/11/7 Mil Test Film 78-8096-3223-1
7. Cable, PC to AFHU 78-8075-6004-6
8. Connector, BNC T, F-M-F 83-1610-0141-3
9. Terminator, BNC, 75 Ohm 26-1008-4885-7
10. Adapter, BNC 83-1610-0154-6
11. Static Protection Kit (includes a static dissipative work surface, a ground cord, a wrist band, and an
alligator clip) TL-3397
12. 3/32-inch Ball End Hex Wrench (for stripper
gap adjustment) TL-1607
5-2. Temperature Meter and Probe Calibration

The temperature meter and bar type probe must be calibrated together as a pair at least once per year.
Send the meter, probe, and calibration form to:
National Calibration and Testing Laboratories
6960 Madison Avenue West
Minneapolis, MN 55427
The calibration process takes approximately 1 week. Send the meter and probe in for calibration prior to
going on vacation. This will ensure that they will be available for use when needed.
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5-3. Cleaning Materials and Supplies

All materials and supplies are available from Service Parts Management.
• Insulated rubber gloves* 77-8007-2908-7
• Isopropyl alcohol*, 1 quart 78-8033-7475-6
• Bag with Twist-Ties (3 gallons)* 78-9998-2868-0
• Low-lint alcohol-saturated wipes (TEXWIPE TX1065) 1C8287
• Cleaning cloths (TEXWIPE TX312) 78-8005-3779-3
• Presoaked alcohol pads (TEXWIPE TX801) 1C8282
• All-purpose cleaning pads* (3M O-Cel-O) 96-0000-0057-8
* Can be obtained locally.
!
Caution
The cleaning materials used during emergency maintenance (EM) and preventive maintenance
(PM) calls may create odors that are offensive to users and patients, so schedule the maintenance
accordingly. Cleaning should be done in a well ventilated area. At a minimum, this should be an
area that meets standards for general office ventilation. Wear appropriate personal protective
equipment, such as gloves, to avoid prolonged contact of cleaning agents with skin.
5-4. EM Call Checklist

The following procedures must be performed on every EM call. However, if the number of cycles since the
last PM is greater than 8000, perform the PM procedures (see paragraph 5-5) instead of the procedures
in this EM checklist. Then reset the PM Counter to 0 (from the Installation menu).
- 1. Review the Material Safety Data Sheets for the cleaning products before you perform the following
procedures.
- 2. Open the processor cover and check the drum for damage.
- 3. If the drum is damaged, replace it (procedure 4-7-3).
Note
Before replacing the drum, clean the processor rollers and stripper blade with cleaning pads and
isopropyl alcohol.
- 4. If the drum is not damaged:

a. Allow the drum to cool for 10 to 15 minutes, then check that it is cool to the touch. When cool,
clean the drum using a TX312 cleaning cloth and isopropyl alcohol.
b. Clean the stripper blade with a TX312 cleaning cloth and isopropyl alcohol.
c. If the processor rollers are extremely dirty, clean them with a TX312 cleaning cloth and isopropyl
alcohol.
- 5. Clean the stripper blade with a TX312 cleaning cloth and isopropyl alcohol.
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5-5. Preventive Maintenance (PM) Scheduling

The PM Counter automatically displays a “Schedule PM” message on the local panel to alert the operator
to place a PM service call. In order to consistently produce the highest quality images, perform the
following PM procedures on the IMAGER every 10,000 cycles. After performing the PM procedures, reset
the PM Counter to 0 (from the Installation menu).
5-6. 10,000 PM Checklist

Following is a checklist of PM procedures that are to be performed at successive 10,000 machine cycle
intervals. The procedures with time intervals are also summarized in Table 5-1.
! Warning
All disassembly is to be performed with power removed from the machine and the power cord
unplugged. When the power cord is plugged in, hazardous voltages are present in some areas of
the IMAGER. These voltages can cause severe injury or death.
- 1. Inspect and clean the Film Tray and Film Feed Roller. (See paragraph 5-8).
- 2. Clean the Fan Filter, Charcoal Filter, and Faz Filter. (See paragraph 5-9.)
Note
Every 20,000 cycles the Charcoal Filter must be replaced, and every 60,000 cycles the Faz Filter
must be replaced.
- 3. Clean the Laser Scanning Area, Capstan, and Pinch Rollers. (See paragraph 5-10.)
- 4. Clean the Scoop, Film Guide Area, 1-2 Sheet Sensor Roller, and Separator O-Rings. (See
paragraph 5-11).
- 5. Remove the Processor. (See paragraph 5-12-1.)
- 6. Clean the Drum. (See paragraph 5-12-2.)
- 7. Clean the Upper and Lower Pressure Roller Assemblies. (See paragraph 5-12-3.)
- 8. Clean the Stripper Blade. (See paragraph 5-12-4.)
- 9. Replace the Felt Pads. (See paragraph 5-12-5.)
- 10. Clean the Ultem Film Guide. (See paragraph 5-12-6.)
- 11. Clean the Densitometer. (See paragraph 5-12-7.)
- 12. Clean the Processor Entrance and Exit Rollers. (See paragraph 5-12-8.)
- 13. Reassemble the Processor components. (See paragraph 5-12-9.)
- 14. Check the Stripper gap, and adjust as necessary. (See paragraph 5-13.)
- 15. Print a film calibration from the local panel and confirm image quality. (See paragraph 5-14.)
Note
After completing PM cleaning, place the used cleaning materials in a zip lock bag and dispose of
them properly.
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Table 5-1. PM Procedure Time Intervals
Procedures See Every Every Every Every Every Every

(Perform in order where Para.: 10,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000
indicated by x in column.) Cycles Cycles Cycles Cycles Cycles Cycles
Power down. Inspect and 5-7

Clean Film Tray and Film 5-8 x x x x x x
Feed Roller
Clean/Replace Filters: 5-9
1. Clean Fan Filter. x x x x x x
2. Replace Charcoal Filter. x x x
3. Replace Faz Filter. x
Clean Laser Scanning Area, 5-10 x x x x x x
Capstan, and Pinch Rollers
Clean Scoop, Film Guide 5-11 x x x x x x
Area, 1-2 Sheet Sensor
Roller, and Separator
O-Rings
Clean Processor:
1. Remove Processor 5-12-1 x x x x x x
2. Clean Drum 5-12-2 x x x x x x
3. Clean Pressure Rollers 5-12-3 x x x x x x
4. Clean Stripper Blade 5-12-4 x x x x x x
5. Replace Felt Pads 5-12-5 x x x x x x
6. Clean Film Guide 5-12-6 x x x x x x
7. Clean Densitometer 5-12-7 x x x x x x
8. Clean Entrance and 5-12-8 x x x x x x
Exit Rollers
9. Reassemble Processor 5-12-9 x x x x x x
Adjust Stripper gap. 5-13 x x x x x x
Print a film cal sheet and 5-14 x x x x x x
confirm quality.
Note
PM at 70,000 cycles is the same as at 10,000 cycles, and at 80,000 cycles it is the same as at
20,000 cycles, etc.
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5-7. System Power Down
! Warning
1. Insert the film saver and remove the film tray.
2. Turn off power and unplug the IMAGER power cord.
5-8. Inspecting and Cleaning the Film Tray and Film Feed Roller
Supplies Required
Vacuum cleaner
Low-lint alcohol-saturated wipes (TEXWIPE TX1065)
Protective gloves
Film Tray
1. Vacuum the exterior of the tray (including the black velvet) and then wipe it off with a TX1065 wipe.
Note
If the film needs to be saved, transfer it to a film pouch in a dark room so that the films can be used
after the cleanup procedure.
2. Remove the film saver, film, and the liner from the tray.
3. Inspect the inside of the tray, the ramp and the edge of the ramp for possible scratches. Replace the
tray if there are scratches on the ramp or the top edge of the tray.
4. Wipe off the inside of the tray, the ramp, and the ramp edge with a TX1065 wipe.
Film Feed Roller

1. Inspect the film feed roller (see Figure 5-1). Replace the roller if there is any damage or if it is starting
to deteriorate.
2. Reach in through the film tray area and clean the feed roller with a TX1065 wipe. Manually rotate the
roller so you can clean the entire surface.
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Figure 5-1. Accessing the Film Feed Roller
5-9. Cleaning or Replacing Filters

The three machine filters must be cleaned or replaced at the following intervals:
• Fan filter (located on rear of machine) Clean at 10,000 machine cycles
• Charcoal filter (located on processor assembly) Clean at 10,000, replace at 20,000 cycles
• Faz filter (located inside top cover) Clean at 10,000, replace at 60,000 cycles
5-9-1. Cleaning the Three Filters (Every 10,000 Cycles)

Supplies Required
Vacuum cleaner
Cleaning Procedure
1. At the rear of the machine, pull off the plastic cover and remove the fan filter.
2. Either vacuum the filter or wash it with warm water.
3. Replace the fan filter and cover.
4. Push the right side button and raise the top cover.
5. Clean and inspect the charcoal and faz filters as follows:
a. Vacuum the exposed surfaces of the two filters.
b. Remove the two filters. (See paragraphs 5-9-2 and 5-9-3 for removal instructions.)
c. Wipe off the exit ports of the filters.
d. Inspect the filters. Replace them in the machine, or discard them and install new filters, as
necessary.
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5-9-2. Replacing the Charcoal Filter (Every 20,000 Cycles)

1. Push down with your thumbs on the top corners of the filter and pull out to remove it (see Figure 5-2).
2. Install the new filter in the top cover.
Figure 5-2. Replacing the Charcoal Filter
5-9-3. Replacing the Faz Filter (Every 60,000 Cycles)

1. Grasp the end of the faz filter (see Figure 5-3) and pull out to remove it from the processor.
2. Install the new filter.
Figure 5-3. Replacing the Faz Filter
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5-10. Cleaning the Laser Scanning Area, Capstan, and Pinch Rollers
Supplies Required
Vacuum cleaner
Protective gloves
Procedure
1. Remove three attaching screws and remove laser shield (see Figure 5-4).
2. Clean the laser shield with a TX1065 wipe.
3. Remove the three screws holding the left (as viewed from the machine front) side panel of the imager,
and remove the left side panel.
4. Raise the upper wire guide and vacuum the laser scanning area behind the laser shield area.
5. Use a TX1065 wipe to clean the dust and debris from the capstan and the two pinch rollers. Do this
while slowly rotating the capstan flywheel (which was exposed by removal of the left side panel).
Note
Use a couple of TX1065 wipes to clean the rollers to ensure that no visible extraneous material is left
on the rollers. Do not leave any debris in the gap between the two pinch rollers.
6. Lower the upper wire guide.
7. Replace the laser shield and secure it with the three screws.
4
1
Figure 5-4. Cleaning the Laser Scanning Entry Area, Capstan, and Pinch Rollers
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5-11. Cleaning the Scoop, Film Guide Area, 1-2 Sheet Sensor Roller, and Separator
O-Rings
Supplies Required
Vacuum cleaner
Protective gloves
Procedure
1. Raise the upper wire guide (see Figure 5-5).
2. Pull down the lower wire guide.
3. Vacuum all the exposed surfaces, including: scoop, scoop cover plate, film tray housing, separator
roller, film entrance guide, etc.
4. Use a TX1065 wipe to wipe all the exposed areas.
5. Access and clean the top end of the scoop as thoroughly as possible.
6. While rotating the top separator roller, clean the separator O-rings with a TX1065 wipe.
7. Rotate and clean any dirt buildup on the 1-2 sheet sensor roller, using a TX1065 wipe.
8. Raise and lock the lower wire guide, and lower and lock the upper wire guide.
The “Scoop” is the area behind

the Lower Wire Guide
Figure 5-5. Cleaning the Scoop, Film Guide Area, 1-2 Sheet Sensor Roller, and Separator O-Rings
5-12. Cleaning the Processor
!
Caution
Hot Surface
When the IMAGER is initially powered down, the processor drum and rollers are hot. Take care
when working in the drum and roller area.
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5-12-1. Removing and Disassembling the Processor for Cleaning

Removing the Processor
1. Remove three screws, and remove the right side panel of the IMAGER (see Figure 5-6). (The left side
panel was removed in paragraph 5-10).
Figure 5-6. Removing the Side Panels
2. Disconnect the plugs from P2, P3, and P4 on the CPU PWA (see View A of Figure 5-7).
3. Disconnect the plug from P5 of the power module.
4. Remove two attaching screws from each side of the processor base (see View B of Figure 5-7) and
remove the processor assembly from the machine.
5. After removing the processor assembly, vacuum the exposed area in the imager.
Figure 5-7. Removing the Processor Assembly
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Removing the Processor Half

1. Unlatch the processor cover.
2. Remove one attaching screw from each side (see Figure 5-8).
3. Remove the processor half and set it aside for cleaning of the upper pressure rollers (paragraph
5-12-3).
Figure 5-8. Removing the Processor Half
5-12-2. Cleaning the Drum

Supplies Required
Isopropyl alcohol
Cleaning cloth (TEXWIPE TX312)
Protective gloves
Procedure
Note
Leave the drum seated in the processor frame while you clean it.
1. Rotate the processor drum wheel on the left side while cleaning the processor drum surface with
alcohol dampened TX312 cleaning cloths.
2. Use multiple wipes to ensure that the drum surface is clean.
3. After cleaning the drum, remove it from the processor frame as follows:
a. Disconnect the ground wire from the right side of the processor assembly (see Figure 5-9).
b. Remove a locking plate from each side of the drum.
c. Manually turn the bearing blocks to align the flats for removal of the drum (see inset in Figure 5-9).
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d. Lift the drum from the processor and carefully set it aside.
d c
Figure 5-9. Removing the Drum
5-12-3. Cleaning the Upper and Lower Pressure Rollers

Required Supplies
Isopropyl alcohol
Cleaning cloths (TEXWIPE TX312)
All purpose cleaning pads (3M O-Cel-O)
Protective gloves
Note
Leave the upper roller assembly in the processor cover and the lower roller assembly in the
processor frame for cleaning, unless the assemblies show considerable faz accumulation.
Upper Pressure Rollers

1. Inspect the roller assembly and behind the rollers. If these areas show significant faz accumulation,
remove the rollers for cleaning as follows (see Figure 5-10).
a. Remove the grounding clip screw and ground wire (if present) from the lower shaft on the left side.
Note
During reassembly, be sure to securely attach the grounding clip to ensure proper roller grounding.
b. On the right side of the cover, remove the screws (one each shaft) from the ends of the two shafts
securing the roller assembly.
c. Pull the shafts out from the left side.
d. Remove the roller assembly.
!
Caution
To prevent deplating of the rollers, do not rub rub the rollers hard with the abrasive cleaning pads.
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2. Clean the metal surfaces behind the rollers using TX312 cleaning cloths and Isopropyl alcohol. Use
alcohol dampened cleaning pads to remove tough stains.
3. If deplating or degradation (such as flat spots) of the rollers is evident, replace the roller assembly.
d b
a c
Figure 5-10. Removing the Upper Pressure Roller Assembly
Lower Pressure Rollers

1. Inspect the roller assembly and behind the rollers. If these areas show significant faz accumulation,
remove the rollers for cleaning as follows (see Figure 5-11):
a. Remove the grounding clip from the lower shaft on the right side of the processor frame.
Note
During reassembly, be sure to securely attach the grounding clip to ensure proper roller grounding.
b. On the left side of the frame, remove the screws from the two shafts securing the roller assembly.
c. Pull the two shafts out from the right side.
d. Remove the roller assembly.
2. Clean the lower roller assembly using the same procedure as for the upper roller assembly.
c a
Figure 5-11. Removing the Lower Pressure Roller Assembly
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5-12-4. Cleaning the Stripper Blade
Supplies Required
Isopropyl alcohol
All purpose cleaning pads
Protective gloves
Procedure
Note
Remove the felt pad(s) from the stripper before cleaning (see paragraph 5-12-5) Then clean the
stripper as follows before installing new felt pad(s) in paragraph 5-12-5.
!
Caution
The stripper blade is sharp. Take care while cleaning it.
1. Clean the metal surfaces of the stripper blade (top and bottom), using TX312 cleaning cloths and
Isopropyl alcohol (see Figure 5-12).
2. Ensure that all deposits on the bottom of the blade are removed by using an all-purpose cleaning pad.
(If deposits build up they can damage the drum.)
Figure 5-12. Cleaning the Stripper
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5-12-5. Replacing the Felt Pad Assemblies on the Stripper

1. Remove the two Allen screws securing the upper felt pad assembly (if present).
2. Remove the two stud nuts (15/64 inch) securing the lower felt pad assembly (Figure 5-13).
3. Replace the lower felt pad assembly with a new one. (Note that it is different from the upper pad.)
4. Secure the lower felt pad assembly with the two stud nuts.
5. Replace the upper felt pad (if required) with a new one.
6. Secure the upper felt pad assembly with the two Allen screws.
Figure 5-13. Replacing the Felt Pad Assemblies
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5-12-6. Cleaning the Ultem Film Guide
Supplies Required
Isopropyl alcohol
All purpose cleaning pads
Protective gloves
Procedure
1. Remove two shoulder screws and remove the Ultem film guide (see Figure 5-14).
2. If the guide can be separated, separate it before cleaning.
3. Wipe the film guide clean with alcohol and TX312 cleaning cloths or all-purpose cleaning pads.
4. Replace the film guide and secure it with the two shoulder screws.
Note
The shoulder screw heads must face down during assembly.
Figure 5-14. Cleaning the Ultem Film Guide
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5-12-7. Cleaning the Densitometer
Supplies Required
Isopropyl alcohol
Pre-soaked alcohol pad (TEXWIPE TX801)
Protective gloves
Procedure
1. Remove two attaching screws and remove the cover plate (see Figure 5-15).
2. Unplug the inline connector for the processor exit sensor.
3. Remove the vertically aligned screws from each end, and remove the densitometer assembly from the
processor housing.
4. Remove the horizontally aligned screws and separate the mounting plates of the densitometer
assembly. (Take care not to lose the spacer plates, if present.)
!
Caution
Be very gentle with the delicate lens surface while cleaning the sensor lens in the next step. Also
take care not to damage the delicate processor exit sensor.
5. Clean the inside surfaces of the mounting plates with alcohol and TX312 cleaning cloths. Clean the
sensor lens on the upper plate with a pre-soaked alcohol pad. Be very gentle with the delicate lens
surface, and be very careful not to damage the processor exit sensor.
6. Remove two attaching screws and remove the plastic housing for the densitometer light source.
7. Clean the glass lens on the housing with a pre-soaked alcohol pad.
8. Reinstall the light source housing with the lens flush against the lower plate (see Figure 5-15).
9. Reassemble the densitometer assembly. Make sure that you align the two spacer plates properly. Also
make sure that the actuator arm of the processor exit sensor is in the slot.
10. Install the densitometer assembly in the processor housing, and reconnect the inline plug for the exit
sensor.
Figure 5-15. Cleaning the Densitometer
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5-12-8. Cleaning the Entrance and Exit Rollers
Supplies Required
Isopropyl alcohol
Protective gloves
Procedure
1. Use alcohol and TX312 cleaning cloths to wipe clean the two exit rollers (one steel and one rubber).
Rotate the rollers to gain access to all surfaces (see Figure 5-16).
2. Remove four attaching screws (or nuts) and remove the two film entrance guides (see Figure 5-16).
!
Caution
Take care while cleaning the entrance rollers that you no not contact the entrance sensor. This
sensor is delicate and easily damaged.
3. Use alcohol and TX312 cleaning cloths to clean the two entrance rollers as you rotate them.
Note
If either rubber roller (entrance or exit) is hard and glazed, even after cleaning, replace it.
4. Replace the film entrance guides, being sure not to overtighten the attaching hardware.
(Overtightening will cause the guides to bow and restrict film movement.)
Caution:
Do not damage
delicate Processor
Entrance Sensor
8600/8610
–169C
Figure 5-16. Cleaning the Processor Entrance and Exit Rollers
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5-12-9. Reassembling the Processor

1. Replace the lower pressure roller assembly in the processor housing (if it was removed during
cleaning). Refer to paragraph 5-12-3. Reassembly is the reverse of disassembly. Make sure the
grounding clip is making good contact with the screw.
2. Replace the upper pressure roller assembly in the processor half cover (if it was removed during
cleaning). Refer to paragraph 5-12-3. Make sure the grounding clip is making good contact with the
screw.
3. Replace the drum in the processor. Refer to paragraph 5-12-2.
4. Replace the processor half on the processor. Refer to paragraph 5-12-1.
5. Replace the processor assembly in the machine. Refer to paragraph 5-12-1.
5-13. Adjusting the Stripper Gap
Note
After the stripper has been cleaned and the felt pads replaced, the stripper gap must be checked,
and adjusted if necessary. If the gap is too narrow, drum damage can occur. It it is too wide, jams will
occur.
Specification
Gap of 0.005 + 0.001 inch between drum and stripper
Tools Required
Feeler gauges (0.004 and 0.006 inch)
3/32 inch ball head driver
Check
1. Open the processor cover.
Note
When you make the gap checks, the rollers on each side of the stripper assembly must be in contact
with the drum. Hold the stripper assembly down while checking with the feeler gauge, so you don’t
inadvertently lift it during the checks.
2. Try to slide a 0.004 inch feeler gauge between the stripper and the drum down the length of the
stripper (see Figure 5-17). If the gauge does not fit, the gap is too small. Perform the adjustment (see
next page).
3. Try to slide a 0.006 inch feeler gauge between the stripper and the drum. If the gauge fits, the gap is
too large. Perform the adjustment (see next page).
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Figure 5-17. Measuring the Stripper Gap
Adjustment for Two-Pad Stripper

1. Use a 3/32 inch Allen head ball driver to adjust the Allen screw (see Figure 5-18) on the roller
assembly. Turn the Allen screw clockwise to decrease the gap or counterclockwise to increase it.
2. Measure the gap and adjust as necessary.
3. Perform the adjustment on both roller assemblies until the gap is within specification.
Figure 5-18. Adjusting a Two-Pad Stripper
5-14. Printing a Film Calibration Sheet and Checking Print Quality

1. After checking that the machine is fully reassembled, plug in the power cord.
2. Apply power to the machine and allow it to warm up.
3. Print a film calibration sheet and check quality of the print.
4. Record the PM on a log sheet and post the log sheet near the machine. Log sheets (see samples on
following pages) are provided for your use at the end of this manual.
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5-15. 8610 IMAGER Firmware Enhancements

Version 2.2
Film Type has been added as item 20 in the Installation menu. The film type menu choices are DVB,
DVC, and DVM. The default is DVM. The new NVRAM configuration parameter for film type must be
manually initialized in the Installation menu by the technician when firmware version 2.2 is uploaded to an
IMAGER in the field. Film calibration is automatically started by the firmware when the film type is
changed in the Installation menu. When DVM film type is selected, the IMAGER will calibrate the Density
range 1 to 16 on the local panel to correspond to Dmax 2.0 to 3.5. When DVB or DVC film type is
selected, the IMAGER will calibrate the density range 1 to 16 to correspond to Dmax 1.5 to 3.0.
Service port commands Control-A and Control-B were added to allow monitoring 952 and 831 mode
host commands and IMAGER responses. Control-A toggles the monitoring state for modality at Input
Module A. Control-B toggles the monitoring state for modality at Input Module B. Control-D debug must
also be turned on to see the host communication details on the service port.
The Memory Full error message is no longer logged. Downloading version 2.2 firmware does not
purge Memory Full errors that are already in the error log. Those errors are retained in the log until the log
is cleared or the log entries are replaced with more recent errors.
The local panel no longer displays Memory Full error messages during digital modality image
acquisition. The IMAGER response of “FAI, BSY” to a host, and the illumination of the keypad “Memory
Full” LED have not been changed.
The Memory Full error message is still displayed on the local panel when an internal test pattern
selection fails because of insufficient memory. This message provides feedback to the user/technician
about why the selected pattern did not print.
Default heater calibration offsets are now set to values that are closer to average heater calibration
values. These default values are used only during the IMAGER manufacturing process, prior to calibrating
the heater for the first time.
When invalid data is received on the Modality B serial interface, it is now correctly reported as a
Modality B error. Previously it was reported as a Modality A error.
Version 2.0
The self test message was changed to “PERFORMING SELF TEST; EXIT TO CANCEL”. The
message “SELF TEST WILL BE CANCELLED” is displayed when it takes several seconds to complete
critical hardware testing before canceling the DRAM portion of the test.
When a user inserts the film saver but allows the film tray removal to timeout, the solenoid locks the tray
again. When a high priority error is displayed on the local panel, the user cannot see or respond to the
prompt to press Enter to try again to remove the tray. The firmware was modified to allow the user to
pull out the film saver and push it back in to engage the solenoid again and release the tray.
Gamma tables are now built only when needed. They are stored for repeated use until power is turned
off or film calibration is performed. This saves time (about 38 seconds) by not computing all gamma tables
for both Linear OD and Transmittance at power-on and after film calibration.
Validation of memory module types has been strengthened. A memory slot with an invalid memory
type is treated as an empty slot. The FPGA requires that capture memory modules be installed
contiguously, starting with memory slot A0. The firmware has been modified to detect non-contiguous
memory installation. Once an empty slot is detected, any modules installed in higher slots are ignored.
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Metalut 6.P.1 and Metakernel M.1.0 were added to the firmware.
Firmware was changed to use more precise switch timeout values for film moving at a rate of
40 films per hour.
There is no longer any method for a user or host to invoke an internal 8610 contrast test.
FIrmware was modified to prevent local panel menu inactivity timeout during the system
diagnostics test. That change prevents the test progress display from being erased before completion of
DRAM testing on 4-128 MB memory modules.
Fischer annotation size is now based on the magnification factor being applied to the image, in an
attempt to fit more annotation characters on small images. Annotation will NOT be replicated by a factor
of 2 when horizontal magnification is greater than 2.307.
To aid in identifying the version of FPGA firmware installed, a line was added to the service port data
that is printed when debug is turned on with CTRL–D. The new debug data will report
“CPU FPGA 07” when the new FPGA firmware is installed.
In 952 mode host control, demagnification of large images is performed as a last resort, when “Scale To
Fit” is selected and magnification of 0,0 is specified. Prior to reducing the image to fit, the firmware will try
to find another format that will hold the image without reducing it. The behavior of 831 mode host control,
keypad and all “True Size” operations was not changed.
Host control serial interface defaults were changed to match the Kodak PACS Link 9410
(1200 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, even parity, and comma delimiter).
The memory configuration in the System Configuration menu and the Installation menu are now
consistent. The default memory configuration for a single installed modality card is 100% of the capture
memory, rather than splitting the memory 50/50. When two modality cards are installed, the default
memory configuration is 50/50. Adding or removing a modality card does not cause a change in memory
allocation. Memory allocation is reset to default settings when either 6999 is entered at the local panel or
the amount of memory in the imager is changed.
The system status display has been modified to include an indication of how many films are left in
the film tray. “SUPPLY= XXX” is displayed in the right hand corner of the second line of the local panel
display when film counting is enabled. To make room for the supply message, the “SCHEDULE PM”
message was moved to the left and only displayed when the Modality B status is READY or IDLE. The
film supply is reset to 100 when the film tray is inserted without a film saver. The film supply is NOT reset
when power is cycled. Any time a tray is removed and inserted with a film saver or power is cycled, a “?”
is displayed in front of the film count (“SUPPLY=?XXX”). If the film supply count ever goes below 0,
“SUPPLY=????” is displayed.
The QC Wedge internal pattern was replaced with one that has the wedge data closer to the edge of
the film to accommodate automatic wedge pattern readers.
Program DRAM and Capture DRAM are initialized only once, rather than once at boot time and again
when the application code starts.
The memory full indicator on the keypad was sometimes not illuminated, even though the memory full
error was reported on the local panel. The algorithm for determining whether to illuminate the
memory full indicator was corrected to take into account the fact that each pixel takes 2 bytes.
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The user setup menu was modified so that menu item 3, CONTRAST SAMPLES, is never
displayed. The other setup menu items were not renumbered. Firmware was modified so that it does not
recognize the host 952 mode CNT command. The 8610 IMAGER returns INV if a host sends a CNT
command.
Version 1.1 (Preproduction)
The CPU PWA firmware was modified to double the capstan motor clock divisor. This causes the
existing motor control card firmware for the 8600 IMAGER to step the capstan motor 4 times per line,
rather than 8. Since the capstan motor of the 8610 IMAGER rotates at twice the angle per clock as the
capstan motor for the 8600 IMAGER, this change maintains the same rotational rate of the capstan.
5-16. 8600 IMAGER Firmware Enhancements

Version 2.4.1 (Unreleased - for test only)
8600 Imager firmware version 2.4.1 is a TEST firmware release for evaluation by Fischer. The
purpose of this release is to resolve issues with the interpretation of Fischer Annotation DZO commands
sent from the 9410 ACQUISITION SYSTEM to the 8600 IMAGER.
Version 2.4
The DZO command was modified to accept a contrast table number in the range of 1 to 264. A
contrast table value of 0 or B in the DZO command means “blank”. A contrast table value of D in the DZO
command causes the IMAGER to use the NVRAM default contrast table and NVRAM default modality
group. The IMAGER will respond to the RLC command with a contrast number in the range of 1 to 264.
The Modality Group Installation menu was changed to number the groups from 1 to 11 instead of 0 to 10.
When film leaves the processor entry switch, the debug message “Processor entry switch
cleared” is printed to the service port. This makes it possible to determine how long the processor entry
switch is active, to determine whether the film is moving too slowly in the processor.
The DZO command was modified to accept a 3-digit hex value for EMO (convolution kernel). The
IMAGER also accepts decimal values and converts them to hex before interpreting them. The leftmost
hex digit specifies the smoothing group, and has a valid range of 0 to B. 0 is interpreted as selecting the
NVRAM default smoothing group. 1 to B are the 11 smoothing groups stored in ROM. Interpretation of the
other two digits has not changed. The Smoothing Group installation menu was changed to number the
groups from 1 to 11 instead of 0 to 10.
The host 952 mode AAI command is implemented in accordance with Kodak specification
PacsLink9410/DryV iew 8600 Annotation Extension Support for FFDM Specification (Part B). This is
a partial implementation of the AAI command to support the annotation of Fischer images. The IMAGER
accepts up to two AAI commands and up to 106 annotation characters per command. When the IMAGER
receives an AQU command after having received an AAI command, the IMAGER allocates additional
memory for the image. The acquired image data is stored at the beginning of the allocated memory and
the annotation is embedded at the end of the allocated memory. The entire allocated memory area is then
printed as a single image by the print ASIC. For proper operation, the acquired image size should be
3606 pixels by 4339 lines. The IMAGER should be set to “Scale to Fit” image sizing.
Note1: The firmware was designed to perform properly when commands are received in the specified
order, as follows:
ALI
CLR ALL
AAI
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AQU
AAI
ALI
DZO for annotation line 1
DZO for the image
DZO for annotation line 2
STP
EXP
CLR ALL
Note 2: If the command sequence is altered to send the AQU before the AAI, the annotation will overwrite
part of the image. To prevent overwriting image data, it is critical to send at least one of the two AAI
commands before the AQU.
Note 3: If the command sequence is altered to omit the DZO commands for the annotation zones, a blank
annotation area will be printed beneath the image. On a positive polarity image, the annotation area will
be black, and will look like additional border. On a negative polarity image, the annotation area will be
white and will look like a white stripe between the image and bottom border.
Note 4: An annotation zone must be defined in a DZO command that defines just a single zone, as shown
above. Do not combine image zones and annotation zones in the same DZO command.
Note 5: Embedding the annotation data into the image memory imposes a constraint on annotating the
same image a second time: An image that has already been annotated should not be annotated again
until the previously annotated film has completed the exposure cycle in the imager. Annotating the same
image again before exposure completes can cause the first film to be printed with the second annotation,
because the annotation area of the image memory is overwritten before the imager exposes the previous
contents of that area of memory.
Interrupts are disabled during time-critical sequences of setting digital input module registers to
request digital data. No acquisition timeouts have occurred during testing since this change was
incorporated. Digital input module interrupts are disabled after an image acquisition timeout, to eliminate
the erroneous retransmit request after an acquisition timeout. This prevents header failure on the
acquisition following an acquisition timeout.
The SGT command was added to 952 mode host protocol. This allows the host to select
Transmittance or Linear OD gamma tables.
The firmware initialized the FPGA image address registers incorrectly for 2-up Portrait format. This
caused the first image of a 2-up Portrait film to be repeated in the second position. The second image
was not printed at all. Firmware was changed to initialize the FPGA registers correctly.
The imager response to the PTY command was changed from 8300 to 8600.
Contrast tables version 6.G.5B, have been incorporated into firmware release 2.4 to correct a problem
that caused the background of the QC wedge, which is processed with the contrast table, to be darker
than the Dmin border.
The CPU card (REV C and later) stores the status of the motor control card in a register that software
can read. The motor control card status indicates whether the ribbon cable between the motor control
card and CPU is connected. The software now periodically monitors the motor control card status bit. If
the status changes, a message is printed to the service port. No local panel error message is ever logged
or displayed for this problem. NOTE: preproduction CPU cards prior to R-V C always report the motor
status as bad. The service port message should be ignored on those older imagers.
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Images printed in 2-up Landscape format are now printed side by side, rather than one above the
other. The 2-up format image area is now 3074 pixels by 5025 lines.
The LAMP FAILED TO REACH TEMPERATURE error number is 71. It is correctly entered into the error
log as 71. However, it was being displayed on the local panel as 69. It has been corrected to display as
71.
Version 2.3
The firmware now activates the laser briefly during power-on initialization, to clear any latched laser
board failure signal that might occur when power is applied. During normal imager operation, the firmware
now filters the laser board failure signal. If fewer than 5 of 50 samples fail in a 1-second period, the error
signal is ignored; it will not be logged or displayed on the local panel.
The NVRAM configuration parameters will not be shifted anymore. It will no longer be necessary to
reinitialize custom configuration settings with 6999 after downloading new firmware. It will be necessary to
manually initialize any new configuration parameters that were added in the new firmwaqre release. In
release 22.3, two configuration parameters were added to the Installation menu (smoothing group and
film count enable).
The downloadable imager files have been split into two pieces. This avoids a HyperTerminal bug
related to dropping data when the time between XOFF and XON is longer than about 5 seconds. This
approach is consistent with the way the Network Interface Software is uploaded into the 8300 IMAGER.
The Image Size default was changed from True Size to Scale to Fit.
The system diagnostic test selection on the User test menu was replaced with the QC Step Wedge
menu selection.
Firmware now recognizes the service port Control-D command to toggle debug data off while
printing the thousands of calibration data samples. Previously the Control-D would not be recognized until
after all data samples had been printed to the service port.
The developer RTD filtering algorithm was modified to report an error only if it is unable to find
5 consecutive values within 10 RTD counts of the previous value during a 500 sample period.
The drum surface temperature calculation was changed to average 26 samples (one drum revolution),
rather than 10 samples. This reduces the chance that an IMAGER with a contaminated slip ring will
oscillate between warming–up, ready, and regulating.
The independent heater watchdog no longer reports errors or turns off the heater because of end zone
RTD values.
The error messages for A/D Converter Failure, Developer Over Temperature, and Developer Under
Temperature, were changed to say “POWER IMAGER OFF, THEN BACK ON” instead of instructing the
user to call service.
Additional service port debug commands were added. Release 2.2 added ATODON and ATODOFF
commands to control the display of center zone RTD debug data. Release 2.3 adds ATODEON and
ATODEOFF to control the display of end zone RTD debug data.
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The imager now has an option to count each sheet of film that is fed. When this option is enabled via
the Installation menu, the film tray is ejected after 100 sheets have been fed. If the film tray is removed
and inserted without the film saver in place, the film count is reset to 0; this is interpreted as loading a new
package of film in a plastic bag. When power is cycled, the film count is reset to 0. The new NVRAM
configuration parameter for enabling film counting must be manually initialized in the installation menu
when version 2.3 firmware is downloaded for the first time.
The QC step wedge is annotated with the date and time in the lower right corner of the film.
Firmware was changed to store 11 groups of 6 convolution (smoothing) kernels in ROM. An

Installation menu was added to select which group is used for each modality. The new NVRAM
configuration parameter for smoothing group must be manually initialized in the Installation menu when
version 2.3 firmware is downloaded for the first time.
Contrast table version 6.G.5 was incorporated into the IMAGER firmware.
The interrupts associated with image acquisition are disabled at the start of software download.
This prevents acquired image data from overwriting and corrupting software download data in RAM. Any
acquisition in progress is aborted. The software download completes successfully.
The horizontal and vertical wedge patterns in the service test menu were replaced with greyout and
linear wedge patterns. A pixel value from 0 to 255 can be selected from the menu for the greyout pattern.
The linear wedge increments from 0 (black) to 255 (white) in steps of 1.
The user menus for Image Size and Gamma Table are now protected with password 338. This is the
same password that is used for the Detector Size menu.
The software has been corrected to recognize a host film with no visible images as a special case
of “trailing blank images”, which should not be printed. Now, instead of printing a solid black sheet of film
and locking up the imager, the software simply does not print that “trailing blank” film. Trailing blank
images are not considered to be an error, so no error is reported to the host.
Upgrades made to the 8300 IMAGER software to eliminate Siemens Host Protocol Translator
communication problems have been applied to the 8600 IMAGER. Software has been modified to
acknowledge the receipt of a host command more quickly. The software no longer waits until it is ready to
process the command before sending the ACK/NAK. The processing of the host reset (RES) command
has been modified to flush the output queue of any old command responses that have not yet been
transmitted to the host.
The imager has a circular buffer to store incoming command strings from a host. Six incoming commands
can be buffered. If the host does not wait for a response from the imager before sending more
commands, the buffer could overflow. A service port debug message has been added to indicate when
such an overflow occurs. The message is “Dropped Incoming String: X”, where X is the host command
that the imager could not store.
A menu item has been added to the Serial Protocol menu to allow an installation technician to select
either comma or space as the delimiter in imager responses to host commands. The delimiter selection is
stored in nonvolatile memory. The default delimiter is comma.
When printing internal test patterns, the software now uses the contrast table group that was
selected for the modality, rather than always using contrast table group 0. The software already used
the density, contrast table number, orientation, polarity, gamma table method, and AH/emulsion selection
for the modality.
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The second line of the message for error code 11 (FILM TRAY UNLOCKED) was changed to
“INSERT FILM TRAY OR REMOVE EMPTY TRAY”. This wording is more appropriate for situations in
which the film feed roller is unable to push an empty tray out of the imager.
Software has been modified to turn off the heater and report processor drum related errors only
when the error condition persists for a longer period. The center zone RTD data is now filtered to
remove spikes before using the data to control the heater. Processor drum error messages more reliably
indicate that a drum should be repaired/replaced.
The digital interface module was designed for the 16 MHz clock of the 8300 IMAGER. Problems were
caused by the increased clock frequency of 25 MHz on the 8600 IMAGER. The CPU clock frequency
was reduced from 25 MHz to 23 MHz. This clock change does not degrade the printing throughput of
the imager.
The IMAGER will still send the FAI response to the host when the CLI command fails, but the
imager will not send ALM 61.
The calibration wedge in capture memory was being corrupted by the memory probe that determined
how much memory was available to be divided between modalities. To correct this problem, the memory
allocation software was modified to not overwrite image capture memory. Calibration software was also
modified to regenerate the calibration wedge in capture memory each time a calibration request is
received.
The side border on the film was changed from 3.3 mm to 3.5 mm.
The floating point temperature calculations were replaced with integer RTD value calculations, to
avoid the floating point error due to many floating point additions and subtractions in the algorithm that
determines the running average temperature of the heater drum..
The timeout between film entering the processor entry switch and film entering the processor exit
switch was changed from 50 to 60 seconds. This provides the same margin as used with the 8300
IMAGER.
When the multisheet switch is activated after it is too late to reverse the film, the software requires the
switch to be active for 2 seconds before reporting it as an error. If the switch deactivates within the
2 second period, no error is reported. Time tags were also added to debug messages
The clock speed of the Resampling and Print Control ASIC was increased from 20 MHz to
29.491 MHz, in order to print the increased number or pixels per sweep of the 8600 IMAGER in
approximately the same sweep time as the 8300 IMAGER.
Software now sets the new FPGA image address registers as well as the old ASIC image address
registers, before starting the ASIC to print a film. The FPGA capstan stepper register is now set to control
the speed of the capstan motor, instead of the old ASIC register.
The processor stepper divisor was changed in software to run the new processor motor at the same
speed as the previous motor.
The available memory space for software code, stacks, heaps and variables was increased from
the 1 MB of the 8300 IMAGER and prototype imagers to 2 MB for the 8600 IMAGER, to allow for future
growth.
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The CPU of the 8600 IMAGER now runs at 25.166 MHz instead of the 16.777 MHz of the 8300
IMAGER and prototype IMAGERS.
Software tests the image capture DRAM to determine the SIMM size and sets the SIMM size register
for the FPGA hardware on the CPU card. All SIMMs installed are assumed to be the same size and are
assumed to be installed contiguously from the bottom up on the CPU card. Valid 8600 SIMM sizes are
16 MB, 32 MB, and 64 MB.
Memory map structures were modified to accommodate up to 256 MB using a block size of 64 KB
instead of 32 KB. The host INQ command response multiplies the 64 KB block count by 2 to
accommodate the MMU 900 standard of 32 KB blocks. The installation technician may divide memory
between modalities in 1 MB increments. A total of 255.75 MB is available to be allocated, because
software reserves .25 for its own use (Calibration wedge, etc.). A maximum of 255 MB can be allocated to
Modality A, if B is allocated its minimum of 0.75 MB. A maximum of 255.75 MB can be allocated to
Modality B, if A receives its minimum of 0.0 MB. The local panel system configuration display has been
modified to show the actual memory partitioning that is used when only one modality is installed (i.e., that
modality receives all of the memory). The Installation menu still shows the default memory partitioning to
be used when two modalities are installed.
The order of the items in the local buffer memory was rearranged to enable the expanded items to fit
within 64K again.
The numeric error code logged and displayed on the local panel is now unique for each error
message. Some error messages do not contain numeric codes, because there are more than 99 distinct
error messages. The host alarms have not been changed.
The system functions to get and set time were replaced with new board support functions that are
faster and avoid the troublesome system trap interface.
All ISRs now use their own stack rather than taking space on the interrupted task’s stack.
Software was modified so that the receipt of an RES or ALI command from a host cancels a pending
host requested contrast or density test.
The densitometer circuit of the 8600 IMAGER has a higher gain than the 8300 IMAGER. The
firmware now switches from the low gain channel to the high gain channel when the measured density
reaches 1.82. (The 8300 IMAGER switches at 1.5D).
When the service port debug capability is enabled at the time that the IMAGER error log is sent to
the service port, the IMAGER firmware includes information on any undefined error codes that had
been reported. The address of the firmware that reported the undefined error is printed at the end of the
error log, to aid software debugging. The formatting of that address was incorrect. It has been corrected
Software has been changed to prevent acquisition status from getting set back to Ready or Failed
after having been Suspended. Only cycling power on the IMAGER should reset the suspended
acquisition status.
Image memory allocation software was reworked to eliminate duplicated data structures and to
improve the management of bad blocks. During a DRAM test, bad blocks are no longer returned to the
free memory pool and marking a block bad multiple times only decrements the available block count the
first time.
The SHO command was added to host control software. When the SHO command is received, the
IMAGER responds with PRT 2.
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The IMAGER now sends “ARS” to the host when the IMAGER transitions from offline to online, as a
result of the user pressing the Enter key on the local panel.
The default factory shipping value for energy saver mode is now OFF.
During DRAM test, the installed DRAM type is validated to be sure it is correct for an 8600
IMAGER. If an incorrect type of SIMM is detected, the installed memory size for the modalities is reported
as zero.
The local buffer memory shared by the CPU and the ASIC is now tested at power on and any time
the imager cover is opened and closed.
The imager now forces a film calibration before printing an image if calibration is enabled and it
has been more than 8 hours since the last film was printed.
The message “INSERT FILM TRAY (12)” has been changed to “REMOVE, LOAD, AND INSERT FILM
TRAY (12)”. The message “UNABLE TO EJECT FILM TRAY (30)” “REMOVE FILM TRAY MANUALLY
TO CONTINUE” has been changed to “REMOVE, LOAD, AND INSERT FILM TRAY (30)” “PRESS
ENTER WHEN READY TO REMOVE TRAY”.
The time of day clock address in the imager memory map of the IMAGER was updated to allow the
current IMAGER firmware to operate correctly with either 8KB or 32 KB NVRAM devices on the CPU card.
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6-1. Theory Flowcharts
Figure 6-1. Power-On Initialization
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Figure 6-2. Power-On System Diagnostics
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Figure 6-3. Heater Control Process
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Figure 6-4. Calibration Process
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Figure 6-5. Main Print Control Routine (Sheet 1 of 2)
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Figure 6-5. Main Print Control Routine (Sheet 2 of 2)
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Figure 6-6. Wait for “OK to Feed”
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Figure 6-7. Is Film Path Clear?
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Figure 6-8. Is There a Page to be Printed?
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Figure 6-9. Feed Film
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Figure 6-10. Feed Film to Separators
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Figure 6-11. Start Feed
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Figure 6-12. Pull Back Lower Sheets
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Figure 6-13. Pull All Sheets Back into Film Tray
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Figure 6-14. Check for Multifeed
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Figure 6-15. Attempt to Clear Multifeed
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Figure 6-16. Monitor Feed Completion
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6-2. 8600/8610 IMAGER Film Feed Timeline

The time chart in Figure 6-17 shows the approximate timing sequence of successive sheets of film fed
through the IMAGER. Timing is charted with respect to the actuation of film detection switches in the
system.
Figure 6-17. Film Feed Timing
6-3. Applications for the 8600/8610 IMAGER

The 8600/8610 LASER IMAGER / for Mammography is sold as the preferred printing choice for many Full
Field Digital Mammography (FFDM) OEMs. Currently, the big players in this market are GE, Lorad (Trex)
and Fischer. While the basic hardware installation is the same for all FFDM modalities, the image quality
parameters established during OEM qualifications may be different. The basic hardware installation
consists of a 9410 Print Server that is connected to the customer’s network and receives FFDM DICOM
images. The 9410 then converts the images using 952 host protocol and sends them via a COPCIL board
to the digital input module of the IMAGER.
The reason that the 9410 ACQUISITION SYSTEM is being used as a print server between the modality
and the IMAGER, is to ensure maximum throughput. The Network Input Module used in the 8300
IMAGER will work in the 8600/8610 IMAGER. However, the DICOM data transfer rate of the Network
Input Module is too slow to handle the very large FFDM images, which can be as large as 30 Mb. The
typical ultrasound image is only 1/4 Mb, so the transfer rate is not an issue when using the Network Input
Module in that application. Because the 8600/8610 IMAGER printing speed is greatly reduced from that of
the 8300 IMAGER, the data transfer rate needs to be optimum.
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6-4. Profile of Mammography Customers

The majority of mammography customers, especially the first group of 8600/8610 IMAGER users, will
definitely fit the following profile. It is important for the field engineer to understand that most
mammography centers depend on high uptime and little downtime, and productivity is a key to success,
especially for screening clinics. Diagnostic centers need to see the films before the patient leaves. Most of
the users (at the beginning) will want to print images, as these are easier to compare with past
mammograms. (Comparison with previous films is common practice in mammography, and most
radiologists will not report the case if previous films are not available.) Customers are used to a fast
response time for processing and for repair of equipment breakdowns. (Most are used to schedule PMs
on x-ray equipment.) Under MQSA (Mammography Quality Standards Act), facilities cannot process
mammograms if the processor is out of control, and customers want same day service. We are sure they
will treat the 8600/8610 IMAGER similarly and demand same day service.
In screening, the radiologist can review up to 800 films at one sitting. Artifacts of any kind tend to interfere
with the ability to quickly interpret mammograms. (See the cleaning and PM procedures in Section 5.)
Screening countries, and US with MQSA, are very focused on image quality, and tend to be quality
control fanatics.
6-5. Hardware Differences between the 8600/8610 IMAGER and 8300 IMAGER
The 8600/8610 IMAGER is a high resolution (655 dpi) version of the 8300 IMAGER (300 dpi). The
throughput of the 8600 IMAGER is 25 films per hour, and the throughput of the 8610 IMAGER is 40 films
per hour, compared to the 8300 IMAGER’s 55 films per hour. Most of the parts of the 8600/8610 are the
same as those used in the 8300 with the exception of the following:
Optics Module – Redesigned to scan in the X axis at a higher rate than the 8300, and print
5025 image pixels compared to 2256 pixels in the 8300 IMAGER.
Digital Input Module – Redesigned for the 8600/8610 IMAGER, but eventually will be adopted for the
8300 IMAGER also.
CPU PWA – Redesigned to handle changes in total throughput and four memory SIMMs slots.
Memory SIMMs – 72 pin, 32 Mb SIMMs, combinable for up to a total of 128 Mb.
Motor Control PWA – Redesigned to drive the capstan motor at a slow rate.
Film Feed Roller – Redesigned to be lighter in weight to reduce scuff types of scratches.
Developer Drum – Uses softer surface gray material (like that used in the 8700 IMAGER) to reduce any
possible surface signature on the films that is possible with the hard surface red drums.
Processor Assembly – Only difference is that it includes the gray drum instead of red.
Separator Motor and Gearbox – Changed to a synchronous from a stepper motor to reduce vibration
banding and artifacts.
Capstan Drive Belt – Different size because it is used to transfer drive from the capstan motor to a
reduction pulley. In the 8300 IMAGER the capstan pulley was driven directly from the capstan motor. (See
Figure 6-18.)
Capstan Reduction Pulley – New part to reduce the speed of the capstan roller. (See Figure 6-18.)
Reduction Pulley Shaft – New part to hold the Capstan Reduction Pulley. (See Figure 6-18.)
Capstan Belt – New part to transfer drive from the reduction pulley to the capstan pulley.
(See Figure 6-18.)
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Capstan Pulley – Different size because used in conjunction with the reduction pulley. (See Figure 6-18.)
Top Cover – Same as the top cover used on the 8300 IMAGER except that the model name decal
indicates 8600/8610.
Remote Keypad – Not currently expected to be used, but it is the same as the keypad for the 8300
IMAGER, except that the model decal indicates 8600/8610.
Note
The 8600/8610 DryView LASER IMAGING FILM is specially selected DryView blue for high
resolution imaging and is referred to as DVM.
Figure 6-18. Comparison of 8300 IMAGER and 8600/8610 IMAGER Capstan Pulley Drive
Configurations
6-6. Operational Differences between the 8600/8610 IMAGER and 8300 IMAGER
Control of Density, Contrast, and Sharp/Smooth
In the 8600/8610 IMAGER, the Density, Contrast and Sharp/Smooth parameters are controlled by the
9410 ACQUISITION SYSTEM (or the modality itself, if it has been configured to do so).
Remote Keypad
While the Remote Keypad is considered to be an option for the 8600/8610 IMAGER, it probably will not
be used in the mammographic applications.
New Test Menu for 8600/8610 IMAGER

Print QC Step Wedge is used by the operator to perform daily Quality Control (QC) procedures. This
replaces the System Diagnostic Test menu item found in the top location of the Test menu fpr the 8300
IMAGER. (See the menu map in Figure 2-2.)
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7-1. Testing
Troubleshooting can be performed by using Local Panel Tests or Computer Tests. The Computer Tests
can be run either locally or from a remote location.
7-1-1. Local Panel Testing

1. Enter the Local Panel Test Menu as follows:
a. Press TEST.
b. Key in 911, and then press ENTER to view the first item in a series of menu items.
2. Refer to Table 7-1 for the sequence of Local Panel Tests.
Table 7-1. Menu Items for Local Panel Tests
Menu Display Options/Actions
1. EXAMINE SYSTEM ERROR LOG
ENTER TO VIEW OR ARROW FOR OTHER
ITEMS
INSTALL DATE TIME TODAY’S DATE
EXPOSURES: TOTAL ERRORS:
DATE TIME COUNT: #: A 01 In #, the A stands for module and can be A or B.
The 01 represents the count of accumulated
CALIBRATION FAILURE (69)
errors.
2. PERFORM SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TEST The test runs until completed.
ENTER TO START OR ARROW FOR OTHER
ITEMS
3. PERFORM STORED PATTERN TEST
ENTER TO SETUP OR ARROW FOR OTHER
ITEMS
MODULE = A
ENTER TO CHANGE OR ARROW FOR
OTHER ITEMS
1. MODULE = A Toggles between modules A and B.
TO CHANGE PRESS ARROW, THEN
ENTER
2. FORMAT = 2 ON 1 The selections are : 1 on 1
2 on 1
4 on 1
OTHER ITEMS
6 on 1
2. FORMAT = 2 ON 1
ENTER
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3. PRINT MODE = SINGLE Toggles between Single or Continuous
OTHER ITEMS
3. PRINT MODE = SINGLE
ENTER
4. PATTERN = SMPTE The selections are: SMPTE
Vertical Wedge
ENTER TO CHANGE OR PRESS ARROW
Horizontal Wedge
FOR OTHER ITEMS
4. PATTERN = SMPTE
ENTER
5. PATTERN = SMPTE
ENTER TO START OR PRESS ARROW
FOR OTHER ITEMS
4. PERFORM CHECKSUM TEST If the IMAGER fails the test, an error is displayed.
ENTER TO START OR PRESS ARROW FOR
OTHER ITEMS
5. PERFORM TRANSPORT TEST This test serves two functions by showing
actuation of the sensors and running film without
ENTER TO START, PRESS ARROW FOR
exposing it. The film should be clear when it exits.
OTHER ITEMS
If not clear, one or more of the following conditions
may have caused the problem: exposed, fogged,
or aged film, or exposure from light leaks.
Remember that the IMAGER feeds film
continuously during this test.
5. A=1 B=0 C=0 D=1 E=0 F=0 G=0 H=0 0 = OFF
1 = ON
A = Film Tray In Place Switch
B = Film Saver In Place Switch
C = Film Out Switch
D = One Sheet Sensor
E = Two Sheet Sensor
F = Capstan Media Sense Switch
G = Processor Entrance Sensor
H = Processor Exit Sensor
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6. PERFORM DRAM TEST Remember that the DRAM Test will continue to run
until Exit is pressed.
OTHER ITEMS
7. SERVICE PORT BAUD RATE = 38,400 The selections are: 1,200
2,400
4,800
OTHER ITEMS
9,600
19,200
38,400
7-1-2. Computer Testing

Running tests with the computer can be done on-site or from a remote location. Computer testing
provides access to the error log, which is the same as the Local Panel error log. It also allows running the
Debug (CTRL D) feature, which displays film calibration results.
7-1-2-1. PC Setup for Windows 95/98

1. Attach a PC to the Serial Service Port of the IMAGER with a straight-through cable and a null modem
adapter. If an AFHU cable is used, the cover interlock is defeated as well.
2. Power on the PC, and launch HyperTerminal.EXE, usually located in the Accessories section of
Programs.
3. Pull down File Menu and select New Connection.
4. Give the connection a name, then press OK.
5. When the Phone Number window comes up, go to the Connect Using box, and select Direct to Com
1, then OK.
6. Set the Port Settings in the Com 1 properties window:
a. Bits per second . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38,400
b. Data bits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
c. Parity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . None
d. Stop bits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
e. Flow control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Xon/Xoff
Then press OK.
Table 7-2. Monitoring Commands
@ command The @ command displays the error log, which is the same as the Local
Panel Error Log. See Table 7-1.
CTRL D Initiates the debug feature. If a SMPTE pattern or Image is printed, CTRL
D monitors the film movement. If a calibration is selected, CTRL D tracks
film movement and displays density of the bands of the film cal sheet.
CTRL F Displays on the PC monitor whatever is being displayed on Local Panel.
AtoDOn/ AtoDOff Typing AtoDOn will provide drum temperature control information every
second. If there is a deviation from the expected temperature stability, the
local panel will beep and the temperature will be displayed on your PC.
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7-1-3. LED Descriptions
Module/PWA Signal Name Signal Description

Power 20V+ Positive 20V
20V– Negative 20V
15V+ Positive 15V
15V– Negative 15V
5V+ Positive 5V
5V– Negative 5V
12V+ Positive 12V
HEAT1 (lights during heating) Primary heater o/ps
HEAT2 (lights during heating) Secondary (outer) heater o/ps
PS1 (normally on) 380V Boost
PS2 (normally on) Full Wave BRIDGE
FAIL Power Monitor Sense
CPU D9 SSHT Single Sheet Present at
Separator Rollers
D10 MSHT Multiple Sheets Present at
Separator Rollers
D11 ENTR Film reached processor entrance
D12 EXIT Film reached processor exit
Digital RXD232 Serial input “Receive Data”
across serial port
(RS232)–Lights when host
transfers data,etc.
TXD232 Serial output “Transmit Data”
across serial port (RS232)–Blinks
continuously because of
constant updates to host.
RXD422 Serial input “Receive Data”
across serial port
(RS422)–Lights when key
pressed on keypad/host.
TXD422 Serial output “Transmit Data”
across serial port (RS422)–Blinks
continuously because of
constant updates to keypad/host.
REQU Data Request: output, requesting
data from source.
STROBE Data Strobe: input, used to latch
incoming data.
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7-2. Local Panel Error Messages
7-2-1. EC11: Film Tray Unlocked
Local Panel Message Host Alarm Service Log

FILM TRAY UNLOCKED Yes No
INSERT FILM TRAY FULLY TO CLEAR ERROR
SUMMARY
Film tray is not fully seated into Imager.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
• As the film tray is pushed in, the film tray in place switch will deactuate.
• The film tray is pushed in further until the tab lock springs into the supply tray.
• When the tab moves into the supply tray, the tray lock release switch actuates and the user is
prevented from pulling the tray out.
PHONE FIX – OPERATOR CORRECTABLE

Remove and reinsert the film tray, using the film saver. Check for an obstruction in the film tray cavity.
Reinsert the tray. Cycle power if necessary.
ON SITE – TECHNICIAN CORRECTABLE

Problem – Tray lock release switch is not actuated.
Solution – Check that the switch is working properly and that the locking tab is still present.
TECH TIPS
Check the cover release button to make sure that it doesn’t bind on the right side panel. If it does,
reposition the panel toward the front of the machine until the button moves freely.
THEORY
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7-2-2. EC12: Remove, Load, and Insert Film Tray

REMOVE, LOAD, AND INSERT FILM TRAY Yes No
SUMMARY
The film tray is empty, but the film feed roller was not able to back the tray out of the machine.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
As the film tray is pushed in, the Film Tray in Place Switch will deactuate.

Remove the film tray, load new film, and reinsert the film tray.

Problem – The Film Tray in Place Switch is not deactuating.
Solution – Check for proper functioning of the switch.
TECH TIPS
THEORY
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7-2-3. EC16: Imager Open

IMAGER OPEN. CLOSE COVER Yes No
SUMMARY
Top cover interlock has been deactuated.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS

Make sure the top cover is closed and latched.

Problem – Top cover interlock is deactuated.
Solution – Check interlock by depressing the interlock switch. On the CPU PWA, check pins 5 and 6 on
connector P6 for closure. Replace the CPU PWA if pins 5 and 6 show closure.
TECH TIPS
THEORY
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7-2-4. EC17: Developer Over Temperature

DEVELOPER OVER TEMPERATURE Yes Yes
TURN OFF IMAGER– CALL SERVICE
SUMMARY
Unable to control temperature to specification. This may be a false indication. Ensure that system software
Version 4.6 or higher is installed.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
The software checks to see if the temperature of the drum is in a valid range of + 3 degrees F of the set
point. If the temperature is more than 3 degrees F above the set point, the error message is generated.

Power down for 30 minutes. Then restart imager.

Problem – Software unable to control processor.
Solution – Replace the drum. If this does not fix the problem, replace the power supply. If this is not
successful, replace the CPU PWA.
TECH TIPS
If the error is intermittent, the slip rings on the drum are not making good contact, and the drum should be
replaced.
THEORY
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7-2-5. EC19: Developer Under Temperature

DEVELOPER UNDER TEMPERATURE Yes Yes
SUMMARY
Unable to reach operating temperature. This may be a false indication. Ensure that system software
Version 4.6 or higher is installed.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
The software checks to see if the temperature of the drum is in a valid range of + 3 degrees F of the set
point. If the temperature is less than 249 degrees F for an extended period, the error message is
generated.

Power down for 30 minutes. Then restart imager.

1. Problem – The IMAGER never achieves a Ready condition because the drum never heats to operating
temperature.
Cause – a. The thermofuse(s) opened in either heating zone circuit of the drum (more likely in the
center zone), or
b. The power supply fuses (F1, F2, F3) opened, which would be indicated by the HEAT1
LED not lighting. (If the HEAT 2 LED is not lit, F5 is probably open.)
Solution – a. If a resistance check in one of the heating circuits indicates an open, replace the
thermofuse for that circuit.
b. Check for open power supply fuse(s), and replace as necessary.
2. Problem – Software unable to control processor after the IMAGER has reached operating temperature
and is in Ready condition.
Solution – Check the slip rings as you would for an EC88 problem, and if they are intermittent,
replace the drum. If the slip rings do not indicate a problem, replace the CPU PWA.
TECH TIPS
1. If this is a constant error message during warmup, one of the thermal fuses has opened or the power
supply fuse opened.
2. If the error is intermittent, the slip rings on the drum are not making good contact, and the drum should
be replaced. Intermittent slip rings can be verified with an ohmmeter (as with an EC88) or they can be
checked with a Service PC using the debug command AtoDon, as indicated in paragraph 7-1-2-1.
THEORY
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7-2-6. EC20: Remove Misfeed From Film Tray

REMOVE MISFEED FROM FILM TRAY Yes Yes
INSERT FILM SAVER TO REMOVE FILM TRAY
SUMMARY
Film did not reach the capstan area in time.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
• When a print is requested, the Capstan Stepper Motor will energize.
• Film will be driven up to the capstan rollers by the Separation/Processor Stepper Motor.
• The 1 & 2 Sheet Sensors will be blocked.
• When the film enters the capstan rollers, the lower roller shifts and causes a mechanical linkage to
deactuate the Film Detect at Capstan Switch.
• The Upper Separation Clutch will de-energize.

• Insert film saver and remove film tray. Remove misfed film sheets (sheets extending beyond the end of
the tray).
• Remove any films in the separator rollers and/or in the film tray cavity.

Problem – Film is not being sensed in time by the Film Detect at Capstan Switch.
Solution – Check Capstan Motor and Film Detect at Capstan Switch functionality. Check the 1 & 2 Sheet
Sensors.
TECH TIPS
1 & 2 Sheet Switch may be out of adjustment or something is holding the detector roller actuated.
THEORY
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7-2-7. EC22: Remove Misfeed From Exposure Area

REMOVE MISFEED FROM EXPOSURE AREA. Yes Yes
SUMMARY
Film is stuck in the capstan area.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS

Insert film saver and remove film tray. Raise cover and remove film from exposure area. Close cover, insert
film tray, and remove film saver. Press Enter to continue.

Problem – Film is being sensed constantly by the Film Detect at Capstan Switch.
Solution – Check Capstan Motor and Film Detect at Capstan Switch functionality. Perform Capstan Switch
adjustment if needed.
TECH TIPS
A quick way to check switch functionality is to open the top cover and defeat the cover interlock. Put the
imager in a Ready Condition (or warming up), i.e., film tray inserted and film saver removed. Feed a piece
of film into the capstan/nip roller and advance the capstan roller by hand. As soon as the film is dtected by
the lower nip roller, an EC22 will be displayed on the local panel. If the film is removed, the EC on the local
panel will be reset.
THEORY
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7-2-8. EC23: Film Trapped Inside Exposure Area

FILM TRAPPED INSIDE EXPOSURE AREA. Yes Yes
CALL SERVICE – IMAGER IS INOPERABLE
SUMMARY
Film did not leave the capstan area in time or never reached the Processor Entrance Switch.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
• Film is driven to the processor by the Capstan Motor.
• The film clears the Film Detect at Capstan Switch.
• The Processor Entrance Switch actuates to start timing in the processor.
• The Capstan Motor is de-energized.

Open the imager and look for a stray sheet of film.

Problem – The Processor Entrance Switch was never activated.
Solution – Check Processor Entrance Swtch functionality.
TECH TIPS
imager in a Ready Condition (or warming up), i.e., film tray inserted and film saver removed. Flip open the
top wire film guide and insert a piece of film into the processor entrance chute all the way until it hits the
processor entrance rollers. If the Processor Entrance Switch is functioning and it detects the film, it will
cause an EC27 to be displayed on the local panel.
THEORY
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7-2-9. EC24: Double Film Feed

DOUBLE FILM FEED – REMOVE MISFEED Yes Yes
SUMMARY
The 1 & 2 Sheet Sensors have detected more than one film.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
• Film is fed into the separation assembly from the film tray.
• Film is fed through the separation rollers into the idler roller.
• The 1 & 2 Sheet Sensors check for multiple film feed.
• Both separation rollers are driven at the start of a film feed. If only one sheet is detected at the 1 & 2
Sheet Sensors, the lower separation clutch is de-energized.

Insert the film saver and remove the film tray. Discard any sheets of film that are jammed in the machine.

Problem – Two sheets of film were moved into the capstan area.
Solution – Check the 1 & 2 Sheet Sensors if only one sheet is present at the capstan. Check lower
separation clutch if more than one sheet is present. Check belt tension at separator clutches.
TECH TIPS
THEORY
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7-2-10. EC27: Remove Misfeed From Developer Area

REMOVE MISFEED FROM DEVELOPER AREA. Yes Yes
SUMMARY
Film is still being sensed at the Processor Entrance Sensor or has not reached the Exit Sensor in time.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
• The Processor Entrance Sensor actuates to start timing in the processor.
• The Capstan motor is de-energized.
• Film is driven around the processor by the drum and the processor rollers.
• Timing is checked to make sure that the film clears the Processor Entrance Sensor.

Insert film saver and remove film tray. Raise top cover and open the processor cover. Remove any film that
has jammed in the area and close the processor cover. Close the top cover, replace the film tray and
remove the film saver. Press Enter to continue.

Problem – The Processor Entrance Sensor is sensing film.
Solution – Check Processor Entrance Sensor functionality. Also: Clean the processor and entrance rollers.
Check spring tension on the entrance roller, and processor drive belt tension.
TECH TIPS
imager in a Ready Condition (or warming up), i.e., film tray inserted and film saver removed. Flip open the
top wire film guide and insert a piece of film into the processor entrance chute all the way until it hits the
processor entrance rollers. If the Processor Entrance Switch is functioning and it detects the film, it will
cause an EC27 to be displayed on the local panel.
THEORY
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7-2-11. EC28: Remove Film From Exit Area

REMOVE FILM FROM EXIT AREA Yes Yes
SUMMARY
Film is still being sensed at the Processor Exit Sensor.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
• Film is driven around the processor by the drum and the processor rollers.
• Timing is checked to make sure that the film clears the Processor Entrance Sensor.
• The Processor Exit Sensor verifies that the film has made it out of the processor in the correct time.
• The Processor Exit Sensor is checked to make sure film has cleared the sensor in time.
• Film is placed in the exit tray.

Remove film stuck in the exit area.

Problem – The Processor Exit Sensor is sensing film.
Solution – Check Processor Exit Sensor functionality. Also: Clean the processor. Clean the exit rollers with
alcohol. Check the densitometer area and replace the stripper felt pad(s).
TECH TIPS
imager in a Ready Condition (or warming up), that is, film tray inserted and filmsaver removed. Open the
processor and insert a piece of film into the stripper area and through the densitometer until it reaches the
exit rollers. If the Processor Exit Switch is functioning and it detects the film, it will cause an EC28 to be
displayed on the local panel. If the film is removed, the EC on the local panel will be reset.
THEORY
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7-2-12. EC29: Film Tray Empty

FILM TRAY EMPTY Yes No
INSERT FILM TRAY
SUMMARY
Film is not being sensed in the film tray.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
• Film tray is pushed into the machine.
• The Film Out Switch is checked. If no film is present, the user will be informed.

Problem – The Film Out Switch is actuated when there is film in the film tray.
Solution – Check Film Out Switch functionality.
TECH TIPS
THEORY
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7-2-13. EC30: Remove, Load, and Insert Film Tray

REMOVE, LOAD, AND INSERT FILM TRAY – Yes No
PRESS ENTER WHEN READY TO REMOVE TRAY
SUMMARY
The film tray is empty, and the film feed roller was not able to back the tray out of the machine before the
unlocking mechanism deactuated.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS

Press Enter to unlock the film tray. Then remove tray, load new film, and reinsert the tray.
TECH TIPS
This message is displayed only with software Version 4.4 and higher.
THEORY
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7-2-14. EC31: Remove Film Saver

REMOVE FILM SAVER Yes No
SUMMARY
The film saver is being sensed by the machine.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
• The film tray is pushed into the machine.
• After the film tray is locked into place, the self test checks to see if the film saver is in place. If it is, the
user is instructed to remove the saver.

Problem – The Film Saver in Place Switch is sensing the presence of the film saver.
Solution – Check the Film Saver in Place Switch for proper operation.
TECH TIPS
THEORY
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7-2-15. EC33: Unable To Feed Film

UNABLE TO FEED FILM Yes Yes
PRESS ENTER TO TRY AGAIN
SUMMARY
Film did not reach the 1 & 2 Sheet Sensors after three tries.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
• The Separation/Processor Stepper (SPS) Motor is constantly energized.
• The SPS motor drive belt also drives the separation rollers.
• When a print is requested, the upper separation clutch is energized causing the upper roller to rotate.
• The film feed dc motor will energize and the film feed clutch will energize for one revolution to feed film
out of the tray.
• Film will feed into the separation rollers.
• As the film feeds through the separation rollers, the lower roller of the idler roller assembly will move
down. This roller is mechanically attached to the vane of the 1 & 2 Sheet Sensors and causes the vane
to move away from the sensors.

Using the film saver, remove the film tray and check for film obstruction.

Problem – Film did not reach the 1 & 2 Sheet Sensors in time.
Solution – Check the functionality of the film feed motor, film feed clutch, separation/processor stepper
motor, upper separation clutch, and 1 & 2 Sheet Sensors. Also make sure that the film liner is notched, and
check the Film Out Sensor.
TECH TIPS
The main cause of this problem is the film detector being unable to sense a film out condition and trying to
feed the film liner.
THEORY
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7-2-16. EC34: Unable To Unlock Film Tray

UNABLE TO UNLOCK FILM TRAY Yes Yes
REMOVE FILM TRAY MANUALLY TO CONTINUE
SUMMARY
Film tray will not eject when there is no film in the machine.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
• The Film Out switch will actuate when there is no film in the film tray.
• The Tray Release Solenoid will energize, pulling back the locking tab and deactuating the Tray Lock
Release Switch.
• The Film Feed Clutch will energize and the Film Feed Motor will energize in the reverse direction,
driving the tray out of the machine.
• The Film Tray in Place Switch will actuate.

Problem – The Tray Release Switch is not deactuating.
Solution – Check the Tray Release Solenoid and Tray Release Switch functionality.
TECH TIPS
THEORY
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7-2-17. EC35: Input A/B Image Sizes Not Identical

INPUT A/B IMAGE SIZES NOT IDENTICAL Yes No
PRESS ENTER TO CONTINUE
SUMMARY
User is trying to capture an image larger/smaller than previous captured image.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
• User selects a format and orientation for printing.
• User acquires an image.
• User attempts to acquire another image that is different in width and/or height from the previous image.
• The error is reported, and the image is not acquired.

Print or erase the images already acquired. Then acquire the new size images and print them.

Advise the operator that the IMAGER cannot print different size images on the same film.
TECH TIPS
THEORY
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7-2-18. EC37: Input A/B Image Too Large To Print

INPUT A/B IMAGE TOO LARGE TO PRINT Yes No
SUMMARY
User is trying to capture an image larger than the allowable image size for the selected format and
orientation.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
• User selects a format and orientation for printing.
• User acquires an image.
• The image is larger than the area available in the selected format and orientation.
• The error is reported, and the image is not acquired.

Instruct the user to change the format to one with fewer images.
TECH TIPS
The printable area of 8 by 10 inch film printed on the IMAGER is 2376 by 2976 pixels. The size of the
images multiplied by the format will be the printed area needed.
THEORY
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7-2-19. EC39: Input A/B Sync Failure

INPUT A/B SYNC FAILURE Yes Yes
SUMMARY
The sync pulse is not adequate for acquisition.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS

Check the video with a scope. If the sync pulse is not prominent, advise the modality OEM.
TECH TIPS
THEORY
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7-2-20. EC40: Remove Film Tray

REMOVE FILM TRAY Yes Yes
SUMMARY
The film tray is unloaded, but still in place.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
TECH TIPS
THEORY
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7-2-21. EC45: Galvanometer Failure

GALVANOMETER FAILURE Yes Yes
CALL SERVICE - PRESS ENTER TO CONTINUE
SUMMARY
The Imager detected galvanometer problems with the optics.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
The Imager detected galvanometer problems with the optics.

Cycle laser imager power.

Problem – Galvo PWA failure.
Solution – Replace the Optics Module.
TECH TIPS
THEORY
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7-2-22. EC46: Laser Board Failure

LASER BOARD FAILURE Yes Yes
SUMMARY
The Imager detected an optics laser card failure.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS


Problem – Laser board failure.
Solution – Replace the Optics Module.
TECH TIPS
THEORY
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7-2-23. EC48: ASIC Line Buffer Fail

ASIC LINE BUFFER FAIL Yes Yes
CALL SERVICE– PRESS ENTER TO CONTINUE
SUMMARY
The line buffer in the ASIC was not loaded with data before the ASIC was supposed to transmit data to the
Optics Module.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS


Problem – Failure with the ASIC chip on the CPU PWA.
Solution – CPU failure. Try turning the machine on and off. If problem remains, replace the CPU PWA.
TECH TIPS
THEORY
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7-2-24. EC49: Power Distribution Failure

POWER DISTRIBUTION FAILURE Yes Yes
TURN OFF IMAGER - CALL SERVICE
SUMMARY
The dc voltage level sensing in the power supply has detected an error.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
• The power supply voltage level sensing sets an error condition.
• The software checks the error condition before starting self test.
• If this error occurs, the software will not begin self test.

Cycle laser imager power. (The problem could be caused by transient electricity at power up.)

Problem – DC level sensing in power supply has detected an error.
Solution – Check fuses and replace, if needed. Check power supply output voltages. If any voltage is out
of tolerance + , replace the power supply.
TECH TIPS
Check the LEDs on the power supply. They will not illuminate if their associated voltage is out of tolerance.
THEORY
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7-2-25. EC50: Repeated Error During Exposure

REPEATED ERROR DURING EXPOSURE Yes Yes
PRESS ENTER TO PRINT ALL QUEUED IMAGES
SUMMARY
Three galvo, laser, or ASIC errors have occurred during the print cycle for each of three retries.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
1. Addresses of image data, convolution kernel number, Contrast LUT number, and gamma table number
are loaded into the RPC ASIC.
2. The print is started and controlled via the ASIC hardware.
3. The ASIC checks for errors in the optics or ASIC during the print cycle.
4. The software attempts to print films three times, after which acquisitions are disabled.
5. At this point, the users are asked if they would like to flush the print queue.
6. If the answer is “Yes,” errors are ignored and images are printed as is.

Answer “Yes” to flush the print queue. Then cycle power on the laser imager.

Problem: Solid failure in the imaging hardware.
Solution: If just an EC50 error, replace the CPU PWA. If an EC45 and/or EC46, replace the Optics
Module.
TECH TIPS
THEORY
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7-2-26. EC53: Invalid Data Received from Input A/B

INVALID DATA RECEIVED FROM INPUT A/B Yes Yes
SUMMARY
Imager unable to verify acquired data.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS

• Press Enter, then reacquire an image.
TECH TIPS
THEORY
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7-2-27. EC60: ASIC Self Test Fail

ASIC SELF TEST FAIL. Yes Yes
SUMMARY
Defective ASIC chip on the CPU PWA. This error occurs only during self test.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS

Power imager off. Wait 5 seconds, then power back on.

Problem – CPU ASIC failed on the CPU PWA.
Solution – CPU failure. Try turning the machine on and off. If problem remains, replace the
CPU PWA and download current firmware to the imager.
TECH TIPS
THEORY
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7-2-28. EC62: Input A/B Underflow Failure

INPUT A/B UNDERFLOW FAILURE Yes Yes
SUMMARY
This error is set if the imager does not receive enough data bytes during the transmission of a line of data.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
• A line of data is transmitted.
• The imager retries three times to receive sufficient data in the line.

Reacquire an image.

• Check the digital setup parameters.
• Check cabling.
• Replace the Digital Input Module.
TECH TIPS
THEORY
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7-2-29. EC63: Input A/B Identify Error

INPUT A/B IDENTIFY ERROR Yes Yes
SUMMARY
The hardware ID read on the Input Module is invalid.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS


• Verify that the software version is correct.
• Replace the Input Module.
• Replace the CPU PWA.
TECH TIPS
Swap Input Module slots to see if the problem follows the Input Module or stays with the slot.
THEORY
Before the self test is initiated, the software checks to see the identity of the Input Modules to determine
what tests need to be run .
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7-2-30. EC64: Input A/B Header Failure

INPUT A/B HEADER FAILURE Yes Yes
SUMMARY
When this error occurs at a new installation, the digital data parity may be set wrong.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS

Problem – Unable to acquire at a new installation.
Solution – Start the digital data parity at none, and try to acquire. If acquisition is still not possible, try a
different parity setting until acquisition is successful.
TECH TIPS
• Make sure that cable is connected.
• A digital acquisition timeout is reported as a header failure.
THEORY
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7-2-31. EC65: Input A/B Overflow Failure

INPUT A/B OVERFLOW FAILURE Yes Yes
SUMMARY
If the imager detects too many data bytes during the transmission of a line of data, this error is set.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
• A line of data is transmitted.
• The imager retries three times to receive a valid line.

Reinitiate an acquire.

• Check the digital setup parameters (parity).
• Check cabling.
• Replace the Digital Input Module.
TECH TIPS
THEORY
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7-2-32. EC66: Input A/B Acquisition Timeout

INPUT A/B ACQUISITION TIMEOUT Yes Yes
SUMMARY
Problem acquiring the complete image within the predetermined time frame.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS

Reacquire the image. Check cable connections from the modality to the imager.

Problem – The imager timed out.
Solution – Verify the setup for image input data.
• Check cabling.
• Check that the imaging source has an image ready.
TECH TIPS
THEORY
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7-2-33. EC67: Input A/B FIFO Not Empty Failure

INPUT A/B FIFO NOT EMPTY FAILURE Yes Yes
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS

Reacquire the image to be printed.
TECH TIPS
THEORY
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7-2-34. EC68: No Image Acquired on Input A/B

NO IMAGE ACQUIRED ON INPUT A/B Yes No
SUMMARY
User requested a Contrast Test when no images were acquired.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
This error occurs only with a Contrast Test.

Press Enter, then acquire an image to initiate a new Contrast Test.

Advise the user that an image needs to be acquired for a Contrast Test. That image is printed 12 times,
each at a different contrast setting.
TECH TIPS
THEORY
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7-2-35. EC69: Calibration Failed

CALIBRATION FAILED. PRESS ENTER TO Yes Yes
LOAD DEFAULT GAMMA TABLES
SUMMARY
Film calibration will not pass within acceptable limits.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS

Press Enter to allow the imager to autocalibrate using gamma tables from the last successful calibration.

Problem – The densitometer is unable to calibrate the film.
Solution – Press Enter to load default gamma tables, and retry on other film.
Problem – The film calibration fails. Monitoring of FILM CAL with Debug indicates a negative one (–1) for
every value measured.
Solution – Check the CPU PWA for number of SIMMs. If only one SIMM is installed, it must be installed in
lower socket (U8).
Check the Debug log. If too many steps have been detected in a calibration wedge on a consistent basis,
upgrade to latest software on CD-ROM. If high Dmin or low Dmax, change film.
TECH TIPS
Run CTRL D (Debug) while printing a calibration sheet.
THEORY
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7-2-36. EC70: Calibration Fail, Dmin HI, Dmax XXX.X

CALIBRATION FAIL: Dmin HI, Dmax XXX.X No Yes
PRESS ENTER TO BUILD GAMMA TABLES
SUMMARY
This error is displayed when film calibration does not achieve a Dmax value of 3.0 or has a Dmin value
higher than 0.5.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
This typically is not an error in the equipment, but is an alert to the user about a problem with the film. The
user can press Enter to build the gamma tables from the bad film anyway, if he/she so chooses.

Try a new box of film.

Ensure that the densitometer is clean. Check the customer’s film for expiration date and storage
procedures.
TECH TIPS
Run CTRL D (Debug) while printing a calibration sheet, to see what the calibration values are for each
density band.
THEORY
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7-2-37. EC71: Lamp Failed to Reach Temperature

LAMP FAILED TO REACH TEMPERATURE No Yes
PRESS ENTER TO LOAD DEFAULT GAMMA TABLES
SUMMARY
Densitometer lamp failed to reach operational brightness with stable temperature. This is monitored only
during a film calibration cycle.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
• Imager initiates a film calibration cycle.
• Densitometer lamp is progressively ramped up in brightness.
• Software monitors A/D output of the photo detector sensor.
• If photo detector does not reach an expected minimum level, the error is set.

Power imager off. Wait 5 seconds, then power back on. The imager will automatically initiate a new film
calibration cycle.

Problem – Densitometer photo sensor detector did not detect expected increase in lamp intensity during
its ramp up.
Solution – Clean densitometer sensor and lamp with alcohol pads.
• Check connections to CPU PWA at P3.
• Watch densitometer lamp during calibration. If lamp gets progressively brighter, but Debug program
does not show progressively higher readings (see TECH TIPS below), change the CPU PWA.
• Replace the densitometer assembly.
TECH TIPS
Connect a terminal program to the serial service port of the IMAGER, and use CTRL D to monitor a
calibration cycle via the IMAGER’s debug program. As current is increased, the output of the A/D is
indicated as digital values for the lamp intensity. The digital values are displayed at three levels. Typical
values for a fully functional system could be:
DL 2, DL 35 DL 196
DH 44 DH 690 DH 3874
The exact numbers are not critical, but the progression from low-to-high levels within this approximate
range of values is most important.
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THEORY
The densitometer assembly of the IMAGER consists of an incandescent lamp with a green filter and a
photo-detector sensor. Current is passed through the lamp, causing it to illuminate. As the current is
increased, the lamp becomes brighter. Its output is measured by the photo-detector sensor and sent to a
pair of A/D converters on the CPU PWA, which monitors and records the digital values at three stages. The
A/D converter circuits consist of a low gain amplifier that is used for the higher density measurements and
a high gain amplifier that is more accurate for D-min measurements. The resulting measurements are
represented by the DL and DH digital values available during debug monitoring. If the digital values are
within an expected range, then the actual values are recorded as reference points when no film is present.
As a calibration film is passed through the densitometer, new values are recorded for the 20 bands of gray
levels on the sheet. Each scan line of each band is measured to ensure that the middle of each band is
used for value calibration. The digital value output for each amplifier is displayed for each scan line when
monitored with the debug program. These values are compared to the reference values to determine the
density of the bands.
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7-2-38. EC72: Dynamic RAM Failure

DYNAMIC RAM FAILURE Yes Yes
SUMMARY
A dynamic ram failure may occur while attempting a first acquisition when the video parameters are
unknown. If the parameter for Vertical Active or Vertical Delay is set too high, the laser imager may try to
store more than one frame in memory, which could cause a RAM overload.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS


Problem – The parameter for the Vertical Active is set too high.
Solution – Reduce the parameter for Vertical Active and/or Vertical Delay by 20%. Acquire an image. If
the error message is received again, readjust the parameter to frame the image properly.
TECH TIPS
THEORY
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7-2-39. EC73: Local Panel RAM Failure

LOCAL PANEL RAM FAILURE Yes Yes
SUMMARY
Local panel memory failure during self test.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS

Press Enter. Power imager off. Wait 10-20 seconds, then power back on.

Replace the Local Panel. If problem is not solved, replace the CPU PWA.
TECH TIPS
This error may not display if the Local Panel is defective.
THEORY
The local panel RAM is used to store the message being sent to the local panel.
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7-2-40. EC74: Input A/B DMA Failure

INPUT A/B DMA FAILURE Yes Yes
SUMMARY
The transfer to image memory failed.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
• Image acquisition was requested.
• Data is transferred from the input buffer on the Input Module to image memory via DMA.

Initiate a new acquisition.

• Replace the Input Module.
TECH TIPS
THEORY
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7-2-41. EC 75: Flash EPROM Failure

FLASH EPROM FAILURE No Yes
SUMMARY
Flash memory on the CPU PWA is damaged.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
The Flash EPROM is checksummed on power up. The error message is generated if the checksum is
incorrect.


Problem – The imager firmware has failed.
Solution – Reload the firmware at 19.2 K BTS. If this does not fix the problem, replace the CPU PWA.
TECH TIPS
THEORY
During self-test and after new firmware has been uploaded, the laser imager does a checksum on the
Flash EPROM. If the checksum is not successful, the laser imager automatically jumps into the S-record
download routine and sets the service port to a baud rate of 19.2 K, with 8 bits, no parity, and one stop bit,
so that uploading of firmware is done at this slower speed.
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7-2-42. EC78: No Response From Keypad A/B

NO RESPONSE FROM KEYPAD A/B No Yes
SUMMARY
Imager unable to verify the keypad is attached.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS

Check the keypad connection on the back of the imager.

Problem – No communication between the Imager and the keypad.
Solution – Check parameter settings are set for Keypad, i.e., the control mode is set to K.P., but is actually
a host control installation.
TECH TIPS
Check the voltage switches on the Input Module to see if they are set to + 12V.
THEORY
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7-2-43. EC80: Image Memory For Input A/B Full

IMAGE MEMORY FOR INPUT A/B IS FULL Yes Yes
SUMMARY
Imager is unable to acquire additional images.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS

Press Enter to continue. As films are printed, memory will become available.

Problem – Insufficient image memory in the Imager.
Solution – Check the memory configuration. Run memory tests. Replace or add additional memory.
TECH TIPS
THEORY
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7-2-44. EC81: Insufficient Memory for Image File A/B

INSUFFICIENT MEMORY FOR IMAGE FILE A/B Yes Yes
SUMMARY
Imager is unable to acquire additional images. This error occurs only during a SCSI Contrast Test.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS

Let queued prints finish printing before initiating the Contrast Test.

Problem – Not enough memory to replicate the acquired image for SCSI Contrast Test.
Solution – Re-partition the available memory between users, or install additional memory.
TECH TIPS
THEORY
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7-2-45. EC82: Insufficient Memory For Printset A/B

INSUFFICIENT MEMORY FOR PRINTSET A/B Yes Yes
SUMMARY
Imager is unable to acquire additional images.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS

Press Enter to continue. As films are printed, memory will become available.

Problem – Insufficient image memory in the Imager.
Solution – Check the memory configuration. Run memory tests. Replace or add additional memory.
TECH TIPS
THEORY
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7-2-46. EC85: Local Panel Buffer Overflow

LOCAL PANEL BUFFER OVERFLOW Yes Yes
SUMMARY
Software queues 128 key presses. This error message appears if more than 128 key presses are in the
queue.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS

Press Enter. Power the imager off. Wait 5 seconds, then power back on.

• Check connector at P9.
• Replace the Local Panel.
TECH TIPS
THEORY
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7-2-47. EC86: Print Job List Full

PRINT JOB LIST FULL Yes No
SUMMARY
This error occurs when host control, keypad, or test print cannot allocate memory for the print queue
(software problem).
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS

• If imager is hung up in an inoperative state, cycle power.
• If imager is still operational, allow images to be printed before attempting more operations.
TECH TIPS
THEORY
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7-2-48. EC88: A To D Converter Failure

A TO D CONVERTER FAILURE Yes Yes
SUMMARY
During normal operation and self test, the temperature conversion algorithm detects an invalid value.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS

None

Problem – A/D conversion values for the processor are wrong. The CPU PWA has detected a problem in
the temperature measurement circuit for the drum.
Checks – Check connection P2 of the CPU PWA. Disconnect P2 and check each RTD’s resistance for
approximately 200 to 300 ohms while drum is rotating.
Solution – If RTD reading is intermittent, replace drum/slip rings assembly. If each RTD measures about
the same constant value, replace CPU PWA.
TECH TIPS
Ensure that the system software is Version 4.6 or higher. This will protect against false A to D Converter
failures.
THEORY
The temperature of the drum is calculated by first recording the analog values from the RTD (Resistive
Thermal Device) and then converting those values to digital temperature values.
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7-2-49. EC96: Non-Volatile Clock RAM Failure

NON-VOLATILE CLOCK RAM FAILURE Yes Yes
SUMMARY
Component problem on CPU PWA. This error occurs only during self test.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS

Press Enter. Power imager off. Wait 5 seconds, then power back on.

Replace the CPU PWA.
TECH TIPS
THEORY
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7-2-50. EC97: Non-Volatile RAM Failure

NON–VOLATILE RAM FAILURE Yes Yes
SUMMARY
Component problem on CPU PWA. This error occurs only during self test.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS

Press Enter. Power imager off. Wait 5 seconds, then power back on.

Replace the CPU PWA.
TECH TIPS
THEORY
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7-2-51. Imager Off-Line

IMAGER OFF-LINE No Yes
PRESS ENTER TO PLACE IMAGER IN SERVICE
SUMMARY
Informational only. An action such as replacement of the film tray has occurred, causing the imager to go
out of normal operating mode.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS

Press Enter to place the imager in service.
TECH TIPS
THEORY
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7-2-52. Input A/B Program Memory Full

INPUT A/B PROGRAM MEMORY FULL No Yes
SUMMARY
There is a “heap overflow” (software problem).
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS

Let the system unload prints. (That is, wait for the DryView 8600/8610 to print the films sitting in print
queue.)

Do the following, in order:
• Let the system unload prints.
• Upload the latest software from CD-ROM.
TECH TIPS
THEORY
During system operation, many data structures are dynamically allocated to the system “heap.” These
include print queues, acquisition tables, file allocation tables (FATs) from SCSI disk, etc. If during this
process the system heap overflows (with too much data), this error occurs. For example, a heap overflow
could be caused when many small images are acquired and printed in 1:1 format.
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7-2-53. Loading Default Gamma Tables
Local Panel Message Error Code Host Alarm Service Log

LOADING DEFAULT GAMMA No Yes
TABLES
SUMMARY
Imager is unable to calibrate film.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
Film calibration has failed.

Is this new film? If not, try loading new film.

Problem – The imager was unable to calibrate the film and is loading the default gamma tables.
Solution – Check the film for aging or fogging. If the film appears good, check the Densitometer.
TECH TIPS
THEORY
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7-2-54. Maximum Density Less than 3.5

MAXIMUM DENSITY LESS THAN 3.5 No Yes
SUMMARY
Film calibration has failed.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS

Verify image quality.

Check drum temperature.
TECH TIPS
THEORY
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7-2-55. No Response from Input A/B

NO RESPONSE FROM INPUT A/B No Yes
SUMMARY
An acquisition was requested, but no image data was present.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS

Ensure that the cable connections to the input module are secure. Ensure that the modality is alive. It may
need to be rebooted.
TECH TIPS
THEORY
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7-2-56. Regulating Temperature

REGULATING TEMPERATURE. No Yes
SUMMARY
Imager is cooling down the developer drum to the set point.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS

Advise operator that this is a normal activity.

Problem – The imager is stuck “Regulating Temperature” after the system has been powered on for some
time.
Cause – This is a bug in earlier versions of system software.
Solution – Upload Version 4.6 system software.
TECH TIPS
THEORY
During the warmup cycle after initial power up, the heater drum is superheated and then allowed to cool
down to the set point. This is done to facilitate thermal equalization in the processor.
During the cool down cycle, REGULATING TEMPERATURE is displayed, informing the user about a
normal machine process.
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7-2-57. Unassigned Error Condition

UNASSIGNED ERROR CONDITION No Yes
SUMMARY
A software error has occurred.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS

Power the imager off. Wait 5 seconds, then power it back on again.

Upload the most current software revision. If this does not correct the problem, replace the CPU PWA.
TECH TIPS
THEORY
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7-2-58. Verify Image Quality

VERY FEW STEPS STEPS IN TOE OF DLOG E No Yes
CURVE. VERIFY IMAGE QUALITY
SUMMARY
This is film calibration information. The message does not go to the local panel. It goes to the service log
only, and is just for information.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
TECH TIPS
THEORY
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7-2-59. Warming Up

WARMING UP No Yes
SUMMARY
Informational only, unless the condition lasts longer than 15–20 minutes.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS

Wait until imager finishes warming up. Normally this takes 15–20 minutes.

Check for open thermo fuses in drum.
TECH TIPS
THEORY
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7-3. Symptoms
7-3-1. Image Quality
Problem Cause Solution

High D-Min Film aged or not stored properly. Run transport test to process film
without imaging. If film is bad,
advise customer of storage
procedures and/or FIFO usage of
film.
Top 1/2 to 1 inch of the film Stripper felt pad has come loose 1. If felt pad has started to
appears lighter in density. from metal backing plate or metal detach, replace the pad
backing plate has bowed in the assembly.
middle. This allows leading edge
2. If metal backing plate is
of film to bump into felt pad,
bowed, raising the middle,
causing film to hop. This
remove pad assembly and
condition causes leading edge of
gently re-form the assembly
film to cool at a much faster rate
so it lays flat when attached to
than rest of film, resulting in light
the stripper assembly.
density.
Top 4 inches of each film is Film exiting the processor is not Inspect the felt stripper pads to
slightly lighter in density or there uniformly cooled. (Film is not ensure they are in good
is a light density band on the top staying in contact with lower felt condition. Replace as necessary.
3/4 inch of the film. stripper pad.)
Long scratches in various Dirt and debris are built up in the Inspect and clean (as necessary)
locations on the film. film path. the following areas, in order:
(See paragraph 7-3-3 for detailed 1. Two part guide assembly that
informaton about artifacts and guides film from film tray into
scratches on film.) separator assembly.
2. Stainless steel “scoop” that
guides film from separator
assembly to imaging area.
3. Front edge of film tray that
film rides over as it leaves
tray.
4. Guide plates that make up the
densitometer.
5. Plates that guide film into
processor assembly and hold
processor entrance switch.
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Spots repeating down length of A piece of debris is attached to Clean the capstan rollers with
film, recurring every 2 - 3 inches. one of the capstan pinch rollers, alcohol and a lint-free cloth.
interrupting the laser beam.
An * is printed in the lower right The image was manipulated by Advise operator that the image
corner of image. the 8600/8610 to fit in the sent is too large to fit on the film
printable area of the film. and that it has been minified.
Ensure that the Detector Size
setting in the IMAGER matches
the modality’s detector size.
Films are discolored on the Imager has been installed near a Inform customer that imager
edges. wet processor. cannot be in the same area as a
wet processor.
Image fades out down one side Laser diode or mirror in Optics Replace Optics Module.
of the entire film. Module has become mis-aligned.
Image fades out down both sides Thermofuse has blown in the Replace thermofuse in drum.
of entire film. series-wired end zone circuit.
Double or super imposed images. Defective memory module. Replace SIMMs.
Artifacts and scratches on film. See paragraph 7-3-3. See paragraph 7-3-3.
7-3-2. Miscellaneous Problems

The IMAGER stops printing, but Defective CPU PWA. Replace CPU PWA.
the display says “Printing” with no
error message.
A TO D CONVERTER FAILURE Grounding clip used to ground Check and reseat, if necessary,
error message appears when backup roller assemblies is not both grounding clips (one on
Processor Assembly is opened. seated firmly against mounting each side of the Processor
screw. Assembly).
The density or contrast of The internal SMPTE test pattern Ensure that the IMAGER Local
IMAGER internal SMPTE test uses the density and contrast Panel density and contrast
pattern images is different from selected on the Local Panel. If settings are the same as those
test pattern images sent from the the density and contrast settings set in the ACQUISITION
9410 ACQUISITION SYSTEM. in the ACQISITION SYSTEM (or SYSTEM (or modality).
modality) are different, they will
override the IMAGER settings.
Film stops in the processor (may A white glaze has built up on Clean rollers with alcohol and
be accompanied by EC 27). entrance and exit rollers of wipes.
processor.
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7-3-3. Artifacts and Scratches on Film

1. White Spot Line
Problem
White spots on the image, clumped together, approximately 3/8 inch (9 mm) apart, that appear to coincide
with the spacing of the top separator assembly O–rings. The spots tend to be irregularly shaped
and100–200 microns in size. The spot clumps form a line approximately 1–1/8 inch (2.8 cm), for the 8600,
or7/8 inch (2.2 cm), for the 8610, from the leading edge of the film. The line can repeat itself (very lightly)
down the film about every 2 inches (5.08 cm), which corresponds to a roller diameter of 5/8 inch (16 mm).
The spots are most visible on higher density images, such as Dmax, although they can also be seen on
lower density films.
Cause
The spots are actually unexposed areas of emulsion from a shadow of debris that blocks the laser beam
during imaging. The debris is trailing–edge coating delamination that gets loosened by the separator
O–rings if they continue to drive after the separator clutches de-energize. The clutches de-energize when
the leading edge of the film enters the capstan area and actuates the capstan media sense switch. When
the clutches de-energize, the separator rollers are supposed to turn freely on the trailing edge of the film
while it is pulled into the capstan area by the capstan pinch roller. If the separator rollers do not turn freely,
the O-rings loosen trailing edge particles, which then are deposited onto the first capstan pinch roller when
the trailing edge of the film reaches it. These particles then get transferred from the pinch roller onto the
next sheet of film, about 1 inch (2.54 cm) from the top edge, when it enters the capstan area.
Solution
To prevent the separator rollers from continuing to drive after the separator clutches are de-energized,
order and install a spring-loaded separator assembly (8E2001).
Note
The spring-loaded separator assembly and a modified scoop have been added to all 8610 IMAGERS,
serial number 86ED11090 and higher, so this artifact should not occur with these newer machines.
Contact TAC if one of these IMAGERS is still experiencing this artifact.
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2. Fine Line, Repetitive Scratches

Problem
Scratches on the film on the emulsion side, in the same direction as film travel, deep enough to be seen on
a light box. Typically, the scratches are in the same location on each film and are repetitive from film to film.
This type of scratching is different from the random fine-line scratching that occurs when the sheet of film
rubs on the film below it as it is being fed from the film tray. (See paragraph 3 following for a discussion of
random fine line scratches.)
Cause
Scratching is usually caused by small specks of debris that accumulate in the film path in specific areas.
Common areas where this occurs are (1) the ramp edge of the film tray, (2) the entrance guide from the
film tray to the separator rollers, and (3) the top edge of the scoop in the capstan area.
Solution
Remove the small specks of debris from the top three areas of accumulation indicated above.
The operator should clean the film tray (which includes the ramp edge) each time a new package of film is
loaded, as outlined in the User Guides for the 8600 and 8610 IMAGERs. After cleaning there sometimes is
still a small burr on the ramp edge that needs to be polished off with fine lapping paper.
The entrance guide to the separator area in the 8610 IMAGER is made of a Rigitex material, and has been
designed to reduce scratching in this area. In any 8600 IMAGER that exhibits scratching, the entrance
guide (part number 6E8510) needs to be replaced. If the entrance guide has been updated and is still
causing scratches, it may need to be polished with lapping paper to remove any buildup of debris.
The scoop, which provides a path for the film to move from the separator assembly to the capstan area,
should also be composed of Rigitex. The top edge of the scoop, closest to the capstan pinch rollers, may
also need to be polished with lapping paper. To gain access to the top edge, remove the capstan pinch
rollers. Once the scoop is polished and the pinch rollers are back in place, print several films to verify that
scratching has been eliminated.
3. Random Fine Line Scratches

Problem
Fine line scratches on the emulsion side of the film, in the same direction as film travel, deep enough to be
seen on a light box. Typically, the scratches are not in the same location on each film, and are relatively
short in length, often less than 3 inches (75 mm). In many cases, they are more predominant on the bottom
one third of the film.
Cause
This fine line scratching occurs when the sheet of film rubs on the film below it when it is being fed from the
film tray.
Solution
This is a system problem, and there is no comprehensive solution, since both the equipment and the film
are responsible for the scratches. If a customer has lodged a complaint, prepare to send some example
films with the offending scratches identified (marked). Call TAC to obtain the address to send the example
film to, and for the next step in resolving the customer complaint.
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4. “Milky Way”
Problem
This artifact, called “Milky Way,” is a line of very fine white specks in the image, which is visible usually only
with a minimum of 2X magnification. The specks are approximately 20 microns in size, and they form a line
approximately 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) in width, located approximately 1-1/8 inch (2.8 cm), for the 8600, or 7/8
inch (2.2 cm), for the 8610, from the leading edge of the film. The line is called “Milky Way” because the
specks resemble a cluster of stars in a dark sky. The line of specks may or may not appear across the
entire width of the film, and are most visible in lower density image areas, but may also be seen in Dmax
areas.
Cause
The specks are shadow artifacts of unexposed areas of emulsion where debris has blocked the laser beam
during imaging. The debris appears to be small particles that accumulate on the trailing edge of the film,
and then get deposited onto the first capstan pinch roller when the trailing edge is released by the roller.
The particles then transfer from the pinch roller onto the next sheet of film, about 1 inch (2.54 cm) from the
top edge, when it enters the capstan area.
Solution
There is no comprehensive solution, since it is not perfectly clear why the particles accumulate on the film’s
trailing edge. If a customer has complained, prepare to send some example films with the offending
artifacts identified (marked). Call TAC to obtain the address to send the example films to, and for the next
step in resolving the customer complaint.
5. Thin Band, 5-1/2 Inches from the Top of the Film

Problem
A thin lower density band or line, across the entire width of the film, located 5-1/2 inches (13.8 cm) from the
top.
Cause
The band is caused by a hesitation while the film is being imaged. Either the upper wire film guide is not
properly snapped into place, or the processor entrance guides are bowed, or the processor assembly is not
seated squarely on the machine frame on which it rests.
Solution
Advise the operator to be sure that both sides of the upper wire film guide are snapped back into place if
the film guide is ever moved (for example, if it had to be released to remove a film jam).
Check the processor entrance guide plates to make sure they are not bowed. Bowing can occur if the
mounting screws and nuts have been overtightened during assembly.
Make sure that the processor assembly is seated properly, and that the upper wire film guide is snapped
into place.
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6. Vertical Streaks Down the Length of the Film (Processor Related)

Problem
Thin (1 to 5 mm) vertical streaks down the entire length of the film. To confirm that the streaks are not
optics-related, remove a sheet of film from the film tray and expose it to ambient light for only about 2-3
seconds. Then reinsert it into the film tray. Run the transport test, which sends film through the imager with
the optics module deactivated. If the streaks appear on the processed film, they are processor (drum)
related.
Cause
The streaks are actually a difference in density from the rest of the image, caused by a scored drum
surface. The drum gets scored when small deposits of faz accumulate on the under side of the stripper
assembly. This sometimes is the result of the operator powering the imager off at night, which allows the
faz to cool and harden.
Solution
Replace the drum if its scored surface is causing the streaks. To prevent such streaks from occurring
again, clean the underside of the stripper assembly when you are doing a PM. In addition, advise the
operator that it is recommended that the power to the imager be left on 24 hours a day.
7. Vertical Streaks Down the Length of the Film (Optics Related)

Problem
Wide vertical streaks down the film that are most obvious on the mid-tone bands of the film calibration
sheet. The streaks are generally near the center third of the film. To confirm that the streaks are
optics-related, remove a sheet of film from the film tray and expose it to ambient light for only about 2-3
seconds. Then reinsert it into the film tray. Run the transport test, which sends film through the imager with
the optics module deactivated. If the streaks still appear on the processed film, they are processor (drum)
related, not optics related. (In this case, see the preceding paragraph.)
Cause
Dust off the final deflection mirror in the optics module.
Solution
Remove the optics module and use canned air to blow the dust off the deflection mirror, as viewed through
the aperture. Make sure to hold the can upright and sweep across the mirror with smooth but definite
motion. If you do not use this technique, the air may sputter, causing liquid spots on the mirror. Reinstall
the optics module and run several films to verify that the mirror is now clean.
8. Mini Moire
Problem
The artifact called “Mini-Moire” is a very subtle pattern across the width of the film that appears as swirled
pixels. Its thickness can range from a few scan lines up to an inch (2.54 cm) in height.
Cause
This artifact is the result of a stability problem in the optics module galvanometer.
Solution
Replace the optics module.
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Section 8 – Illustrated Parts Breakdown
8-1. Illustrated Parts Breakdown (IPB)

This Illustrated Parts Breakdown (IPB) section contains the information necessary to locate and identify
assemblies, sub-assemblies, and specific parts of the 8600/8610 IMAGER.
Part Numbers
All components available on a replacement basis are listed with their Kodak identification number. The
parts identification list opposite each illustration provides the description adequate to identify components.
If the component is available only as part of the next higher assembly, the description column provides
the next higher assembly description or identification number.
Locating and Identifying a Part

If physical appearance and general location of an item are known, refer to the view for the assembly or
sub-assembly and locate the item on the exploded view. If machine serial numbers determine a
component, the part ID numbers in this manual are from the most current data available. Make sure part
ID numbers for your component have not been amended by changes and updates made to your machine.
Verify the serial number of your laser imager on the serial plate.
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Figure 8-1. Cabinet Assembly
See Figure 8-2
3
12
11
8
10
7 6 5
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Item No. Part Number Description Qty
1 ...... 78-8098-9202-5 .... LEFT SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2 ...... 78-8100-0495-8 .... SHOCK, Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
3 ...... 78-8098-9203-3 .... RIGHT SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
4A . . . . . 78-8100-0267-1 .... POWER CORD, 120 VAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
4B . . . . . 78-8100-0268-9 .... POWER CORD, 240 VAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
5 ...... 78-8113-2197-1 .... BUTTON, Cover Release (See Note 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
6 ...... 78-8113-2013-0 .... COVER RELEASE BUTTON ASSEMBLY
(Includes Wedge, Shaft, Spring, Button) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
7 ...... 78-8100-0004-8 . . . . COVER LATCH ASSEMBLY (Right, Left and Shaft) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
8 ...... 78-8113-2003-1 . . . . SPRING, Cover Latch Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
9 ...... 78-8098-9289-2 . . . . FILM SAVER (See Note 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
10 . . . . . 78-8096-3201-7 . . . . FILM TRAY ASSEMBLY (See Note 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
11A . . . . 78-8100-0451-1 . . . . PANEL, Front, Plain (8600) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
11B . . . . 7E2790 . . . . . . . . . . . PANEL, Front (8610 Identity) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
12 . . . . . 78-8100-0525-2 . . . . BUTTON, Tray Release (With Foam Spring) (See Note 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Note 1. Not currently stocked in SPC.

Note 2. Items 9 and 10 are available under a single part number, as follows: 78-8094-9158-8, FILM TRAY
WITH FILM SAVER.
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Figure 8-2. Hood Assembly

1A . . . . . 78-8100-0090-7 . . . . STRIKER, Left, Top Cover (See Note 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1B . . . . . 78-8096-3212-4 . . . . STRIKER, Right, Top Cover (See Note 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2A . . . . . 96-0000-2318-2 . . . . TOP COVER ASSEMBLY w/8600 label (Includes Items 1A, 1B and 6)
(8600 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2B . . . . . 6E8532 . . . . . . . . . . . TOP COVER ASSEMBLY (Includes Items 1A, 1B and 6)
(8610 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
3 . . . . . . 78-8096-3204-1 . . . . FILTER, Charcoal, Odor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
4 . . . . . . 78-8096-3216-5 . . . . GASKET, Hinge, Top Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
5 . . . . . . 78-8100-0502-1 . . . . GASKET, Filter Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
6 . . . . . . 78-8100-0530-2 . . . . FOAM PAD, Top Cover/Local Panel (See Note 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
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40
7 8
3
4
5
9 10
11
33 12
32 13
38
37
36
31
30
15 29
28 27 14
26
25
39 34
24 23
12 22 21 20 17
35,
19 18
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Figure 8-3. Left Side View

1 ...... 78-8100-0256-4 . . . . SWITCH, Cover Interlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2 ...... 8E2016 . . . . . . . . . . . CAPSTAN/PINCH ROLL ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
3A . . . . . 78-8100-0175-6 . . . . MOTOR, Capstan Stepper (8600 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
3B . . . . . 78-8113-2189-8 . . . . MOTOR, Capstan Stepper (8610 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
4 ...... 78-8100-0117-8 . . . . PULLEY, Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
5 ...... 78-8100-0606-0 . . . . FILM GUIDE RACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
6 ...... 78-8100-0177-2 . . . . MOTOR, Film Feed, DC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
7 ...... 78-8100-0250-7 . . . . FILM FEED BELT, Intermediate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
8 ...... 6E8549 . . . . . . . . . . . ROLLER, Film Feed, with Spacers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
9A . . . . . 96-0000-2329-9 . . . . MOTOR, Sync, Separator/Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
9B . . . . . 96-0000-2330-7 . . . . GEARBOX, Sync Motor (for either 8600 or 8610 motor) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
10 . . . . . 78-8100-0607-8 . . . . GASKET, Motor Dampening (Not currently stocked in Spares) . . . . . . . . 1
11 . . . . . 78-8100-0253-1 . . . . BELT, Developer/Separator, Intermediate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
12 . . . . . 78-8100-0254-9 . . . . BELT, Film Feed or Developer Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
13 . . . . . 78-8100-0240-8 . . . . LOCAL PANEL ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
14 ..... 78-8100-0137-6 .... ROLLER, Light Dam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
15 ..... 96-0000-2308-3 .... PULLEY, Capstan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
16 ..... 78-8113-2157-5 .... FILM FEED ROLLER ASSEMBLY (Not currently stocked in Spares) . . . 1
17 ..... 78-8100-0259-8 .... SWITCH, Film Carrier Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
18 ..... 78-8100-0565-8 .... FAN, Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
19 ..... 78-8100-0011-3 .... TRAY LATCH ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY [Includes Solenoid (#22),
Switch (#17), Latch and Bracket] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
20 ..... 78-8100-0260-6 . . . . SWITCH, AC Breaker, On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
21 ..... 78-8100-0015-4 . . . . DEVELOPER DRIVE ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
22 ..... 78-8100-0178-0 . . . . SOLENOID, Carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
23 ..... 78-8100-0413-1 . . . . CLUTCH, Film Feed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
24 ..... 78-8100-0111-1 . . . . PULLEY, Film Feed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
25 ..... 78-8100-0252-3 . . . . SEPARATOR BELT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
26 ..... 78-8100-0041-0 . . . . SEPARATOR ROLLER ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
27 ..... 78-8113-2002-3 . . . . SPRING, Processor Drive Arm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
28 ..... 78-8100-0203-6 . . . . PULLEY, Capstan Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
29 ..... 8E2002 . . . . . . . . . . . BELT, Capstan, Primary (Included with item 38) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
30 ..... 78-8100-0195-4 . . . . FAN, Circulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
31 ..... 78-8113-2004-9 . . . . RECEPTACLE, AC, Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
32 ..... 78-8100-0191-3 . . . . FAN, Processor Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
33 ..... 78-8096-3217-3 . . . . GASKET, Plenum, Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
34 ..... 78-8113-2008-0 . . . . BEARING, Common . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
35 ..... 78-8100-0410-7 . . . . PULLEY, Compound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
36 ..... 96-0000-2328-1 . . . . SHAFT, Reduction Pulley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
37 ..... 96-0000-2309-1 . . . . PULLEY, Reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
38 ..... 8E2002 . . . . . . . . . . . BELT, Capstan, Secondary (Included with item 29) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
39 ..... 6E8538 . . . . . . . . . . . TENSIONER, Separator Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
40 ..... 6E8528 . . . . . . . . . . . TENSIONER, Main Drive Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
41 ..... 78-8100-0614-4 . . . . SHAFT, COMPOUND PULLEY MOUNTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
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1 ...... 78-8100-0041-0 . . . . SEPARATOR ROLLER ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2 ...... 78-8100-0576-5 . . . . FILM GUIDE RACK (See Note 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
3 ...... 78-8113-2007-2 . . . . SPRING, Media Sense Actuator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
4 ...... 78-8100-0258-0 . . . . SWITCH, Film Out/Saver/Sense/Carrier In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
5 ...... 78-8100-0024-6 . . . . LABEL, Warning (See Note 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
6 ...... 78-8113-2005-6 . . . . FILTER/COVER, Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
7A . . . . . 96-0000-2307-5 . . . . OPTICS MODULE ASSEMBLY, (8600 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
7B . . . . . 74-0401-8003-1 . . . . OPTICS MODULE ASSEMBLY, (8610 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
8 ...... 78-8100-0181-4 . . . . CABLE, Optics, Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
9 ...... 78-8100-0180-6 . . . . CABLE, Optics, Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
10 . . . . . 78-8113-2006-4 . . . . SCREW, Allen Head, 3/16” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
11 . . . . . 78-8100-0328-1 . . . . BLANK PANEL, Interface (See Note 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
12 . . . . . 78-8100-0496-6 . . . . SWITCH, 1-2 Sheet Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
13 . . . . . 78-8113-2000-7 . . . . SPRING, 1-2 Sheet Flag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
14 . . . . . 78-8113-2001-5 . . . . SPRING, Carrier Present Actuator Arm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
15 . . . . . 78-8100-0057-6 . . . . ARM, FILM TRAY DETECT, Pivot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
16 . . . . . 6E8510 . . . . . . . . . . . SEPARATOR ENTRANCE GUIDE ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
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Figure 8-5. Printed Wiring Assemblies and Cables
Right Side View
4 5
3
2
11 10 9 8 7
Left Side View
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17
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Figure 8-5. Printed Wiring Assemblies and Cables

1 ...... 78-8100-0499-0 .... MICROFUSE, 4A (Power Supply) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2 ...... 96-0000-2326-5 .... POWER SUPPLY (With Fan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
3 ...... 78-8100-0188-9 .... CABLE, CPU to Motor Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
4A . . . . . 96-0000-2311-7 .... MOTHERBOARD PWA (CPU), (8600 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
4B . . . . . 78-8113-2195-5 .... MOTHERBOARD PWA (CPU), (8610 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
5 ...... 78-8100-0186-3 .... CABLE, CPU to Microswitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
6 ...... 78-8100-0187-1 .... CABLE, CPU to Service Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
7A . . . . . 96-0000-2291-1 .... DIGITAL INPUT MODULE PWA, (8600 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
7B . . . . . 78-8113-2176-5 .... DIGITAL INPUT MODULE PWA, (8610 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
8A . . . . . 96-0000-2316-6 .... SIMM, 32 MB, 8600 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
8B . . . . . 78-8113-2187-2 .... SIMM, 128 MB, 8610 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
9 ...... 78-8100-0185-5 .... CABLE, CPU to Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
10 . . . . . 78-8100-0181-4 .... CABLE, Optics Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
11 . . . . . 78-8100-0228-3 .... CABLE, Local Panel to CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
12A . . . 96-0000-2313-3 .... MOTOR CONTROL PWA, (8600 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
12B . . . 78-8113-2184-9 .... MOTOR CONTROL PWA, (8610 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
13 . . . . . 78-8100-0190-5 .... CABLE, Power Supply to Motor Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
14 . . . . . 78-8100-0193-9 .... CABLE, Capstan to Motor Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
15 . . . . . 78-8100-0197-0 .... CABLE, Motor Control to Separator/Processor Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
16 . . . . . 78-8100-0182-2 .... CABLE, AC Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
17 . . . . . 78-8100-0565-8 .... FAN, Power Supply (See Note 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
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11 15
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18
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7
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10
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16
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0 ...... 78-8113-2151-8 . . . . PROCESSOR ASSEMBLY, Gray Drum without Densitometer . . . . . . . . . 1
1 ...... 78-8100-0475-0 . . . . SWITCH, Optical, Entrance or Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2 ...... 78-8113-2144-3 . . . . DENSITOMETER ASSEMBLY (Does Not Include Cover) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
3 ...... 78-8100-0025-3 . . . . LABEL, Warning (Not Shown) (See Note 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
4 ...... 78-8113-2150-0 . . . . DEVELOPER DRUM ASSEMBLY, Gray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
5 ...... 78-8100-0363-8 . . . . FUSE, Thermal, 192_C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
6 ...... 78-8113-2069–2 . . . FELT PAD, Stripper (Lower for 1 or 2 Pad Stripper Assembly) . . . . . . . . . 1
7 ...... 78-8096-3219-9 . . . . FELT PAD, Stripper (Upper for 2 Pad Stripper Assembly) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
8 ...... 78-8100-0580-7 . . . . STRIPPER ASSEMBLY, 2 Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
9 ...... 78-8100-0497-4 . . . . BELT, Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
10 . . . . . 78-8100-0522-9 . . . . FILTER, FAZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
11 . . . . . 78-8096-3222-3 . . . . SPACER, Felt, Exit Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
12 . . . . . 78-8113-2104-7 . . . . ROLLER. Idler, Rubber, Exit or Entrance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
13 . . . . . 78-8113-2102-1 . . . . PRESSURE (3) ROLLER ASSEMBLY, Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
14 . . . . . 78-8113-2103-9 . . . . PRESSURE (9) ROLLER ASSEMBLY, Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
15 . . . . . 78-8100-0431-3 . . . . ROLLER, EXIT DRIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
16 . . . . . 78-8100-0293-7 . . . . ROLLER, ENTRANCE DRIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
17 . . . . . 8E2003 . . . . . . . . . . . GROUNDING WIRE, STRIPPER (Not shown) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
18 . . . . . 8E2026 . . . . . . . . . . . BEARING KIT, Stripper Bar (Pair) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
19 . . . . . 8E2021 . . . . . . . . . . . BUSHINGS, Rubber Entrance or Exit Roller (Pair) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
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Figure 8-7. Accessory Parts

1 ...... 78-8075-6004-6 . . . . CABLE, PC–8300/8600/8610 (AFHU) (Null Modem) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2 ...... 74-0500-5864-8 . . . . CABLE, COPSIL from 9410 (Not Shown) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
3 ...... 78-8096-3223-1 . . . . GAUGE, Film, 4-11-7 Mil (Not Shown) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
4 ...... 74-9999-9081-0 . . . . SERVICE HISTORY LOG (Kodak) (Not Shown) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AR
5 ...... 74-9999-9080-2 . . . . CUSTOMER MAINTENANCE REPORT (Not Shown) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AR
6 ...... 6E8502 . . . . . . . . . . . MOUNTING KIT, 8300/8600/8610 Mobile Van (Not Shown) See Note 1 1
7 ...... 7E2707 . . . . . . . . . . . MOUNTING KIT, 9410, Mobile Van (Not Shown) See Note 1 . . . . . . . . . . 1
Note 1. Not currently stocked in Service Parts.
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Section 9 – Diagrams
Section 9 – Diagrams
9-1. Diagrams
This section contains a functional/wiring diagram of the 8600/8610 IMAGER and a component location
view of major components in the system.
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Kodak DryView 8600/8610 LASER IMAGING SYSTEM / for

SERVICE MANUAL, Rev. E

Section Text Pages Changed in Current

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Warnings and Cautions

Read and understand all instructions before using.

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Avoid Laser Beam

Type B Applied Part

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File Number E163816

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Agency, Regulatory, and CE Marking Compliance

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1-3. Operating Environment

1-4. Non-Operating Environment:

1-5. Hardware Interface (Input Modules)

1-6. Interface Control

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1-9. Film Characteristics

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2-2. Installation Checklist

Procedure See paragraph

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2-3. Unpacking the IMAGER

2-4. Connecting Power and Powering on the IMAGER

2-5. Configuring the Digital Input Module

Table 2-1. Setting the Digital Input Installation Parameters

Parameter Options Action

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Parameter Options Action

1. MEASURED CENTER 122.2° C. Do not adjust at installation.

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Parameter Options Action

18. PM EXPOSURES Set to 0 at installation. Reset to 0 when PM has been

2-6. Configuring the Image RAM (Memory Management)

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2-7. Configuring the IMAGER for Customer Preference

General User Setup Menu (Digital) and Recommended Starting Values

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2-8. Unpacking and Setting up the ACQUISITION SYSTEM

2-9. Connecting the ACQUISITION SYSTEM to the IMAGER

Figure 2-1. System Hardware Configuration/Cable Connections

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2-10. Connecting the ACQUISITION SYSTEM to Power

2-11. Connecting the ACQUISITION SYSTEM to the DICOM Network

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Modality Contrast (Table) Contrast Group Smoothing Kernel Group

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2-14. Final Checkout

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2-15. Menu Map/New Parameters

(User) Setup Installation (999)

Figure 2-2. IMAGER Menu Map

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2-15-1. Installation Menu

3. Serial Control Interface