AGFA Drystar 2000C Dry Imager
AGFA · Model Drystar 2000C Dry Imager
Standard features. Printing of full color and grayscale images on 175um PET base. Image spooling on internal hard disk. Multiple film layouts including: 1/1, 2/1, 4/1, 6/1 and 9/1 & super slides. Importing and exporting of TIFF images. Split mode option - automatic routing of all color images to the Drystar 2000 and all grayscale images to an LR 3300 Laser Imager. Optical resolution: 300 dpi (identical to the LR 3300 Laser Imager). 256 gray levels - 16.7 million colors - maximum optical density: 3.0 for TM 1 B grayscale films 2.0 for TS color films. Patented color saturation matching system to reduce image artefacts. Standard internal keypad, display and foot-switch Drystar TS films. Donor ribbons: delivered in a handy, recyclable loading box each ribbon allows 100 hard copy prints. Acceptor sheets (8x10" on a 175um PET base): clear base Drystar TS 2 C blue base Drystar TS 2 B opaque base Drystar TS 2 0 Drystar TM films. 100 films per box. Blue base - 8x10". Delivered in a handy, recyclable loading box.
Key tips
- ·When no category-specific guidance fits, default to the manufacturer's own service manual and the general troubleshooting method in the Engineer's Guide.
- ·Run an incoming and annual electrical safety test regardless of how niche the device is.
Typical Failure Modes
Compiled for this model from its own documentation and established engineering knowledge for this equipment class - not from a verified service record. Confirm against the manufacturer's service manual.
Poor print quality
HighSymptoms: Density too light / dark, banding, streaks, non-uniform image, blotches.
Root cause: Print head / laser optics contamination, film / cartridge issue, or density-calibration drift.
Film jam / transport fault
MediumSymptoms: Film jams in the pick-up or transport, mis-feeds, or multi-feeds.
Root cause: Worn pick-up rollers, a transport-roller fault, or a mis-loaded film cartridge.
Density / calibration fault
MediumSymptoms: Prints do not match the reference, calibration fails, densitometer error.
Root cause: Internal densitometer or the calibration routine.
DICOM / queue fault
MediumSymptoms: Jobs stuck in the queue, printer offline to modalities, association failures.
Root cause: Network / DICOM configuration or the controller board.
Thermal head / laser fault
MediumSymptoms: Whole-image defect, print-engine error.
Root cause: Thermal print head or the laser / optics module.
Serviceable Parts & Consumables
Serviceable items for this model, compiled from its documentation and engineering knowledge for this equipment class. Service class and relative cost are estimates, not manufacturer figures; no part numbers are given. Confirm intervals and pricing against the manufacturer.
Pick-up / transport rollers
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$R&R Moderate
Thermal print head / laser optics
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$$R&R Difficult
Internal densitometer
Class Major service partRel. cost $$R&R Moderate
Controller / network board
Class Major service partRel. cost $$R&R Moderate
Film (media)
Class ConsumableRel. cost $$R&R Easy
| Part | Service class | Relative cost | R&R difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pick-up / transport rollers | Periodic replacement | $$ | Moderate |
| Thermal print head / laser optics | Periodic replacement | $$$ | Difficult |
| Internal densitometer | Major service part | $$ | Moderate |
| Controller / network board | Major service part | $$ | Moderate |
| Film (media) | Consumable | $$ | Easy |
Relative cost: $ lowest · $$$$ highest service-part cost for this equipment class. Not a price.
PM Checklist
Preventive-maintenance tasks typical of this equipment class. Perform to the manufacturer's procedure and your facility's policy - this is general reference, not a schedule for this specific unit.
- ·Follow the manufacturer's PM schedule
- ·Perform incoming and annual electrical safety testing per facility biomedical program
Troubleshooting Approach
A starting sequence for this model, compiled from its documentation and engineering knowledge for this equipment class. Follow the manufacturer's service documentation for the actual procedure.
Symptom: Poor print quality
- Print the built-in test / SMPTE pattern.
- Run the density calibration.
- Clean the print head / laser optics per the manual.
- Confirm the film type / cartridge matches the printer setting.
- Replace the print head or optics module if a whole-image defect persists.
Symptom: Film jam or jobs stuck
- Clear the jam and note the location.
- Inspect and clean the pick-up and transport rollers.
- For queue problems, check the DICOM association and network.
- Restart the print controller.
- Send a test job from a modality to confirm.
Typical Location
Where this class of equipment is typically deployed - general reference, not this unit's own placement record.
- Varies by device - check the unit's own manual for facility placement guidance
Documents & Manuals
Safety & Recalls
Synced live from the FDA openFDA API.
- RECALL
The cassettes were shipped with the wrong IP (image plate) size bar code.
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