Carestream DryView 5700
Carestream · Model DryView 5700
Laser image quality Every image on every film size is printed using true laser technology. Automatic Image Quality Control (AIQC) uses a built-in densitometer to maintain film-to-film consistency. Broad printing capabilities Print from CR, DR, CT, MR, PACS Viewers and other grayscale medical film applications. CR & DR compatibility Fully compatible with the CARESTREAM CR and DR Systems, the DRYVIEW 5700 Laser Imager is ideal for dispersed or remote printing applications from computed radiography or digital radiography systems. Ease of operation No daily or weekly preventive maintenance is required on print heads or film transport rollers to optimize image quality. A simplified user interface, room light film loading, and easy film loading further facilitate use. True dry laser imaging We created the new DryView 5700 Laser Imager for healthcare professionals worldwide who thought dry technology was too expensive or too complicated for their operations. In addition to an affordable purchase price and low operating costs, the DryView 5700 Laser Imager offers the simplicity and performance you need to improve productivity and patient care. More affordable by design Because DryView laser imagers do not use thermal print heads, there is no need for daily or weekly maintenance. And with our dry technology, there’s no need to deal with “wet” chemistry and the related environmental issues. All of this contributes to the printing system’s low cost of ownership. Automatic Image Quality Control (AIQC) Our unique AIQC technology uses a built-in densitometer to ensure films are printed according to your imaging standards. AIQC detects image quality and makes any necessary adjustments. This unique feature, combined with the proven advantages of DryView technology, ensure excellent image quality for a wide range of imaging applications. Compact design, quick installation An innovative, ergonomic design and a compact 26 x 24 in. (66 x 61 cm) footprint make the DryView 5700 Laser Imager a convenient addition - even in small workspaces. A simplified installation process ensures the printing system is easily and quickly installed. Minimal training, easy operation The DryView 5700 Laser Imager minimizes total cost of ownership through simplified operation. An intuitive user interface also speeds operation and eliminates the need for training
Key tips
- ·Never bypass a radiation interlock to "just get the image" - this is one of the few true zero-tolerance rules in BMET work.
- ·Trend image-quality phantom results over time - drift shows up before an outright failure does.
- ·Portable/mobile units take real physical abuse from transport - check wheel locks and cable strain reliefs more often than fixed units.
Typical Failure Modes
Failure patterns typical of this equipment class - general BMET reference, not verified against this exact unit's own service history unless flagged. Severity is a category-level estimate.
Print head / thermal head wear
HighSymptoms: Streaking, missing lines, or degraded print quality.
Root cause: Thermal head element wear from print-cycle count.
Media jam / feed fault
MediumSymptoms: Paper, film, or media misfeed or jam mid-print.
Root cause: Worn feed rollers or debris in the media path.
Network / driver connectivity fault
MediumSymptoms: Won't receive print jobs from the connected workstation or modality.
Root cause: Network configuration, driver, or interface card fault.
Ribbon / ink / toner depletion
LowSymptoms: Faded, streaked, or blank output.
Root cause: Consumable exhausted or improperly seated.
Serviceable Parts & Consumables
The parts a BMET typically services on this class of equipment. Service class and relative cost are general engineering estimates for the category, not figures from this unit's documentation. Part numbers appear only when pulled from this unit's own service manual. Always confirm intervals and pricing against the manufacturer.
Ribbon / ink or toner cartridge
Consumable - replace per print-volume schedule.
Class ConsumableRel. cost $R&R Easy
Media feed roller set
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$R&R Fairly easy
Network interface / driver board
Class Major service partRel. cost $$$R&R Moderate
Print head / thermal head assembly
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$$R&R Moderate
| Part | Service class | Relative cost | R&R difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ribbon / ink or toner cartridge Consumable - replace per print-volume schedule. | Consumable | $ | Easy |
| Media feed roller set | Periodic replacement | $$ | Fairly easy |
| Network interface / driver board | Major service part | $$$ | Moderate |
| Print head / thermal head assembly | Periodic replacement | $$$ | Moderate |
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.
- ·Daily QC per modality: image-quality phantom test
- ·Tube and detector inspection
- ·Annual state-required radiation safety survey
- ·Vendor-scheduled preventive maintenance
Troubleshooting Approach
A structured starting point derived from the failure modes above. Follow the manufacturer's service documentation for the actual procedure.
Symptom: Print head / thermal head wear
- Confirm the presentation - typically streaking, missing lines, or degraded print quality.
- Check the most likely cause first: thermal head element wear from print-cycle count.
- Inspect the affected subsystem against the manufacturer's inspection checklist.
- If the fault is confirmed and not a field adjustment, service or replace the print head / thermal head assembly per the manufacturer's service documentation.
- Return the device to service only after the manufacturer's functional and applicable electrical-safety checks pass.
- Record the findings, any parts used, and the verification results in the maintenance history.
Symptom: Media jam / feed fault
- Confirm the presentation - typically paper, film, or media misfeed or jam mid-print.
- Check the most likely cause first: worn feed rollers or debris in the media path.
- Inspect the affected subsystem against the manufacturer's inspection checklist.
- If the fault is confirmed and not a field adjustment, service or replace the ribbon / ink or toner cartridge per the manufacturer's service documentation.
- Return the device to service only after the manufacturer's functional and applicable electrical-safety checks pass.
- Record the findings, any parts used, and the verification results in the maintenance history.
Technical Specs
- Height
- 19 in
- Length
- 26 in
- Weight
- 120 lbs
- Width
- 24 in
Typical Location
Where this class of equipment is typically deployed - general reference, not this unit's own placement record.
- Radiology / Imaging department
- Emergency Department (portable units)
- Operating Room (C-arms)
- Cath lab
- Bedside ICU (portable X-ray)
Documents & Manuals
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