Codonics Horizon Ci
Codonics · Model Horizon Ci
14" x 17", 8" x 10" - Blue/Clear Film. 14" x 17", A, A4 - Grayscale Paper. A, A4 - Color Paper.
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.
Print-quality defects
HighSymptoms: Banding, density non-uniformity, streaks, light / dark prints, calibration drift.
Root cause: Print-head thermal-element wear or contamination, media-type mismatch, or a density-calibration issue.
Media jam / feed fault
MediumSymptoms: Sheet jams, mis-feeds, media not picked from the tray / supply.
Root cause: Worn pickup / transport rollers, or damp / wrong media.
DICOM / print-job fault
MediumSymptoms: Jobs stuck in the queue, will not print from a modality / PACS, association fails.
Root cause: Network configuration, an AE-title / IP / port mismatch, or a NIC fault.
Print head at end of life
MediumSymptoms: Persistent fixed-pattern defects that calibration will not clear, print-head error / count.
Root cause: Thermal print head worn out.
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.
Thermal print head
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$$R&R Moderate
Pickup / transport roller kit
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$R&R Fairly easy
Direct-thermal media
Class Frequent wear itemRel. cost $$R&R Easy
Network interface card
Class Major service partRel. cost $R&R Moderate
| Part | Service class | Relative cost | R&R difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thermal print head | Periodic replacement | $$$ | Moderate |
| Pickup / transport roller kit | Periodic replacement | $$ | Fairly easy |
| Direct-thermal media | Frequent wear item | $$ | Easy |
| Network interface card | Major service part | $ | 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.
- ·Follow the manufacturer's PM schedule
- ·Perform incoming and annual electrical safety testing per facility biomedical program
Error Codes
Extracted directly from this unit's own service manual.
ALERTDisplayed in the Status screen's title bar to indicate the imager needs attention or an error occurs
FAULTDisplayed in the Status screen's title bar to indicate the imager needs attention or an error occurs
Clear jam from cassette XThis message indicates that the sheet has jammed while being picked from the cassette and is: - Still in the cassette (the sheet never left the cassette, possibly because the pick tires are dirty and could not grab the sheet). - Stuck in the lower part of the imager (refer to the figure on page 12-15).
1. Gently pull out the supply cassette indicated in the message on the Status screen. 2. Check to see if the sheet is sticking out from the cassette or the supply slot. • If the sheet is sticking out from the cassette or the supply slot, pull it out gently; then go to step 8. • If the sheet IS NOT sticking out from the cassette or the supply slot, go to the next step. 3. Open the top cover (which has already been partially opened by the imager). 4. Remove the receive trays. 5. Place the receive trays on a flat surface. 6. Remove all cassettes from the supply slots. 7. Look down in the imager to locate either the trailing or leading edge of the sheet: • If you see the trailing edge in the lower part of the imager, lift the pickers and gently remove the sheet, or push the corresponding cassette flap down and feed the sheet back out the supply slot opening. • If you see the leading edge in
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
- Run the imager's density calibration for the loaded media type.
- Confirm the media type matches the imager setting.
- Clean the print head and platen per the manual.
- Print a test / SMPTE pattern.
- Replace the print head if defects repeat after calibration and cleaning.
Symptom: Cannot print from a modality / PACS
- Ping the imager and confirm the local IP / gateway.
- Verify the AE title, IP and port for both the modality and the imager.
- Send a DICOM echo (C-ECHO).
- Check for a recent network change.
- Clear stuck jobs and re-send a test print.
Technical Specs
- Throughput
- 100 films/hour
- Weight
- 66 lbs
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
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