User Manual

Operation and Maintenance
June 12, 2003 5E6155 3-19
image quality parameters to ensure optimum image quality by monitoring
the density patch printed on each film.
The laser imager adjusts the parameters each time the laser imager prints a
calibration film to ensure image consistency from film-to-film and lot-to-
lot. A calibration film is printed whenever:
• AIQC detects that a new film lot number has been loaded.
• You request a calibration test from the local panel.
• A calibration has not been performed on a film cartridge for 7 days.
Operating in Manual Mode Under normal conditions, the AIQC is running to maintain consistent
image-quality parameters. If errors occur, such as calibration failure, you
will have the option to operate in manual mode until the error is corrected.
A film calibration failure is often film related. If you load a new film
cartridge, the error is usually corrected. If the error reoccurs with a new
film cartridge, call for support (see “Calling for Support” on page 4-25).
Until the condition is corrected, you can run the laser imager in manual
mode, without AIQC.
Operator Maintenance
Cleaning the Laser Imager Clean the outside surfaces of the laser imager as necessary. Use a soft cloth
with warm water and mild soap.
CAUTION
:
Do not use isopropyl alcohol to clean the exterior surfaces
of the laser imager. Isopropyl alcohol can dissolve the
exterior paint on the laser imager.
Installing New Charcoal
Filters
Two charcoal filters are in a filter holder that is mounted on the back of the
laser imager.
Install new filters after every 20,000 film cycles.
NOTE: Kodak Field Engineers routinely install new filters during the
20,000 film cycle Preventive Maintenance procedure. You only
need to change filters if you do not have a Kodak Preventive
Maintenance Plan.
CAUTION:
Filters are considered to be non-hazardous waste by the US