Getting Started

Requirements to install the laser imager

CAUTION:
The laser imager weighs approximately 54 kg (120 lb). Two
people must use safe lifting techniques to move the laser
imager. One person can complete the remaining steps. The
installation must be performed by qualified personnel.

Task Recommended Skill or Knowledge

Unpack the laser imager. Ability to use common hand tools.
Use a personal computer to view the documentation on Basic personal computer skills.
the publications disc supplied with the laser imager.
Connect a personal computer to the laser imager and Familiarity with TCP/IP network addressing
enter the network information. conventions.
Configure the laser imager to print from a modality. Familiarity with DICOM protocol.
Make a backup disk of the configuration. Understand personal computer file name
conventions.

Required tools • Phillips screwdriver

• Scissors
• Straight blade screwdriver
• Crossover cable (not shown)

Required information You will need:

• IP Address and related network information for the laser imager
• Configuration information for each modality that will print to the laser
imager
This information should have been previously collected and recorded in
the Site-Readiness Checklist that was provided to your site.
If you do not have the Site-Readiness Checklist, contact your dealer or
qualified service provider.

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Unpacking the laser imager
Checking the Check that the following items are included in the accessories box:
accessories • Power cord
• Network cable
• Charcoal filter
• Publications kit
IMPORTANT: Please read the Safety Manual before you proceed to
install or operate the laser imager.

Accessories Foam Assemblies

Box

1. Remove the two foam assemblies.

2. Open the bag that covers the laser imager.

CAUTION:
Use safe lifting techniques and two people to move the laser
imager.

3. Lift the laser imager from the carton and set it on a flat surface.
Position the laser imager temporarily so there is a space of at least
1 m (39 in.) at the back of the laser imager.

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Moving the shipping Shipping brackets are fastened inside the laser imager to keep the parts
brackets safe during shipment. You must remove them, and then reinstall them in
a different location (as shown) inside the laser imager. This prevents the
shipping brackets from becoming lost.
NOTE: If it is necessary to ship the laser imager again, you must return
the shipping brackets to the shipping locations.
1. To move the back shipping brackets, remove:
a. Back cover
b. 4 screws that fasten the 2 shipping brackets

Back view of laser imager

Shipping Brackets

2. Rotate the shipping brackets and reattach them in the alternate set
of holes on the rail.

Shipping Brackets reattached

3. Retain the other 2 bracket screws: Install the screws into any of the
empty holes where the bracket was attached earlier.
4. Replace the back cover.

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 5. To move the front shipping bracket:
a. Open the film supply.
b. Remove 4 screws that fasten the shipping bracket.

Front view of laser imager

Shipping
Bracket

FRONT SHIPPING
BRACKET

(FILTER REMOVED

6. Use 2 of the screws to reattach the shipping bracket in the alternate

set of holes on the left side of the rail.

Shipping
Bracket
reattached

Front Shipping
Bracket in
Storage

7. Retain the other 2 bracket screws: Install the screws into any of the
empty holes where the bracket was attached earlier.
8. Remove the right cover:
a. Remove the top cover. (Leave the film supply open.)
b. Remove 2 screws that attach to the right cover standoffs.

2 screws

H221_6003AC

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 9. Behind the right cover, locate the tie wrap that fastens the exposure
transport belt. The tie wrap removes tension from the belt during
shipping. Cut and remove the tie wrap from the belt.

Tie Wrap
H221_6030GC

10. Install the charcoal filter.

Film Supply

Filter

11. Reinstall the right and top covers.

12. Close the film supply.

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Connecting to electrical power
1. Locate the power cord. The power cord must match the AC power
outlets at your site.
If you cannot use the power cord that is provided, obtain a suitable
power cord locally. You must use an agency-approved power cord
rated for adequate amperage with a plug type suitable for your
location. Contact your dealer if you need assistance.
2. Check that the voltage on the label over the power cord inlet
matches the AC voltage at your site.

CAUTION:
If the voltage on the label does not match the AC voltage at
your site, do not continue with the installation. Contact your
dealer or qualified service provider.

Power cord inlet labels and connectors

Laser
Imager
Back
Panel

OR

3. Remove the power cord inlet label.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK:

Dangerous voltage!

4. Connect the power cord to the:

• AC power connector on the laser imager.
• Building AC power outlet.

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Applying power
1. Check that the film supply is closed.
2. To start the laser imager, press the power switch on the back of the
laser imager to on (|). Wait as the laser imager warms up. The
warm-up period might last up to 30 minutes. The display screen
shows the progress as the laser imager becomes ready to print.
Warming up

A countdown to zero (0) indicates The power symbol is

how soon the laser imager will be yellow and flashing
ready to print while the laser
imager warms up

The warm-up period varies depending on how long the laser imager
has been off and the ambient temperature.
NOTE: If the laser imager does not start, see “Troubleshooting” on page
12.

Inserting a film cartridge

1. Open the film supply.
2. Insert the film cartridge. Align the cartridge with the label facing up
and the perforations to the front. Set the leading edge on the
cartridge guides, then slide the film cartridge into the laser imager to
engage the detents in the bottom of the cartridge.

Cartridge
Guide

Perforations

Leading Edge
Detents H210_1020ACA
H210_1020AC
Film Supply
3. Close the film supply.
4. Check that the film count appears on the display screen.
NOTE: If a film count does not appear, see the User’s Guide for help.

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Configuring the laser imager
Setting up your Do this procedure at your computer.
computer to 1. Select Start>Settings>Network Connections.
communicate with the NOTE: Depending on your operating system, this might be
Start>Settings>Network and Dial-up Connections.
laser imager
2. Right-click Local Area Connection.
3. Select Properties.
4. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
5. Click Properties.
IMPORTANT: Remember or write down your current settings, as you will
reset your computer to these settings near the end of the
installation.
6. Select the option button next to Obtain an IP address
automatically.
7. Click OK.
8. Click OK.

Connecting your
computer to the laser Top Cover
imager

Service
Port

H221_6031HC

Crossover Cable

1. Remove the laser imager’s top cover.

2. Using a crossover cable, connect your computer to the service port
on the laser imager.
3. Route the crossover cable so that it does not interfere with the top
cover when it is installed.
4. Reinstall the top cover.

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Configuring 1. Start MICROSOFT INTERNET EXPLORER.
site-specific information 2. In the Address box, type: 192.168.0.1
3. Click Go. The main screen for the Web Portal appears.

4. If you are using INTERNET EXPLORER 8, set the IE8 window to

compatibility view. Click the Compatibility View toolbar button. This
will correct some potential viewing issues with IE8. If the icon is not
on the toolbar, select Compatibility View from the Tools menu.

5. Select your language:

6. Select Wizards > Installation Assistant.

7. Click at the bottom of the screen. The Network Configuration
screen appears.
8. Enter:
• Host Name
• IP Address
• Subnet Mask
• Default Gateway

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 NOTE: This information should have been gathered on the
Site-Readiness Checklist. If you need help, see your network
administrator.
9. Click Save.
10. Click . The Clock Configuration screen appears.

IMPORTANT: The system clock is set before the laser imager is shipped
to you. If the time zone is not correct, change it. When you
change the time zone, the time and date display correctly.
11. Are the time zone, date, and time correct?

Yes No
Advance to step 13. Continue with the next step.

12. Will you set the clock manually, or does the site use a time server for
sychronization?

Manually Synchronization
a. Select the time zone. a. Select the Enable Time
b. Edit the time if Synchronization check box.
needed. b. In the IP Address field, type the
c. Click Save. address of the time server to be
used for synchronization.
c. In the Period field, select the
synchronization period (how often
the clock is synchronized) from the
drop-down menu.
d. Select the time zone.
e. Click Save.

13. Click . The System Identification screen appears.

NOTE: Completing this screen is optional.

14. Enter the following information:
• Country Code
• Postal Code
• Hospital Name
• Department Name
• Device Location
15. Click Save.
16. Click to return to the main screen.
17. Select Utilities > Session, and then click Restart.
NOTE: Make sure to restart using these steps or the network
parameters will not be saved.

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 Wait for the laser imager to restart. The laser imager requires approximately
30 minutes to warm up. After completing the warm-up cycle, the laser imager
may print a calibration film if the film cartridge requires it. While the laser
imager is warming up, continue with the next step.

Completing the installation

Laser Imager
Back Panel

1. Connect the network cable to the:

• Network connector on the laser imager.
• Nearest building network connector.
2. After the laser imager has completed the warm-up cycle, send an image from
each modality that will print to the laser imager.
3. If the image quality must be improved for a modality, optimize the images from
that modality:
a. From the main screen, select Wizards > Image Quality.
b. Cancel all pending print jobs OR wait until all print jobs are printed.
c. Under Optimization Steps, click .
d. Send an image from the modality, and then click .
NOTE: The image does not print until you click the button.
e. View the test print and visually select the optimal image.
f. Under Image Number, click to select the number of your optimal
image.
g. Under Optimization Steps, click again to continue.
h. Check for a "Passed" status near the bottom of the screen.
i. Send another image from the modality and check the print.
NOTE: If none of the images are optimal for your site, call a qualified service
provider.
4. Disconnect the crossover cable and restore the settings to your computer if
necessary.

Discarding excess material

When you are finished and the laser imager is operational, discard all excess
shipping materials in a manner suitable to local ordinances.

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Troubleshooting
CAUTION:
Laser imager does not Never pull on the cord to disconnect the plug from the wall
start outlet. Grasp the plug and pull to disconnect.

1. Press the power switch on the back of the laser imager off(0), and
then on (|), to restart the laser imager.
If this does not solve the problem, continue with step 2.
2. Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet.
3. Check that the power cord is properly connected to the AC power
connector on the laser imager.
4. Plug the power cord into the wall outlet.
5. Check that the wall outlet is energized.
6. If the laser imager still does not start, contact your qualified service
provider.

Error codes The following codes might appear during the installation. If so, see the
table to resolve them. For a complete list of error codes, see the User’s
Guide.
NOTE: As shown in the table, the same code appears as a 3-digit
number on the display screen and as a 5-digit number at the
Web Portal. See the User’s Guide for more information.

Display Web Web Portal Action

Screen Portal Message

006 20006 Disconnected Check and reconnect the network

or faulty cable on both ends. Try a
network cable different cable. Check that the
network is functioning at your
site.
If the error persists, call for
service.
209 20209 Laser Imager Close the cover. Restart the laser
Opened imager.
During Self If the error persists, call for
Test service.
701 20701 none Close the cover.
704 20704 none The network connection to the
laser imager has been lost.
Restart the laser imager.

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 Display Web Web Portal Action
Screen Portal Message

175 21175 Rollback If the Pause symbol is on, press it

Failed to to cover the film cartridge. When
Engage the Pause symbol stops flashing,
Cartridge remove the film cartridge from
the laser imager. Insert a different
film cartridge into the laser
imager.
If the error persists, call for
service.

Publication History

Revision Date Reason for Change

A 2011-03-31 First release

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 Carestream Health, Inc.
150 Verona Street
Rochester, New York 14608

© Carestream Health, Inc., 2011

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