Codonics Horizon SF Starter Manual

Horizon
USER’S MANUAL
®
®
Horizon ®
Multi-media
Dry Imager
Starter Manual
Codonics® Catalog Number H-START-EN

Nov 21, 2005
Version 1.8.3
Codonics, Inc.
17991 Englewood Drive
Middleburg Heights, OH 44130 USA
440-243-1198 Phone
440-243-1334 Fax
Email [email protected]
www.codonics.com
Copyright © 2005 by Codonics, Inc. All rights reserved, worldwide. Printed in the
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Middleburg Heights, Ohio 44130 U.S.A.
Although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this document,
Codonics, Inc. assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear.
Codonics, Inc. makes no commitment to update nor to keep current the
information contained in this document.
The Horizon imager is protected by the following patent number: US Patent No.
6,249,299 System for Printhead Pixel Heat Compensation. All other patents are
pending.
Horizon, DirectVista, ChromaVista, the Codonics logo, and “We bring the future into focus”
are registered trademarks, and Codonics, Variable Multiformatting, VMF, Fixed
Multiformatting, FMF, Medical Color Matching, MCM, SlideMaker, and Bracketing are
trademarks of Codonics, Inc.
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Contents
Contents
Preface
Manual Conventions .................................................................................... -vii

Bulleted Lists......................................................................................... -vii
Numbered Steps ................................................................................... -vii
Control Panel Navigation ..................................................................... -viii
Control Panel Keys .............................................................................. -viii
Control Panel Menu Options ................................................................ -viii
Notes.................................................................................................... -viii
Cautions and Warnings........................................................................ -viii
Purpose and Scope ...................................................................................... -ix
Product Information ...................................................................................... -x
Disposal Requirements ................................................................................ -xi
Warnings and Limitations of Use ................................................................. -xii
Location of Safety and Compliance Labels........................................... -xii
Voltage Warning................................................................................... -xiii
Laser Warning...................................................................................... -xiv
Temperature Warning ........................................................................... -xv
Compliance ........................................................................................... -xv
Serial Number, Configuration, Date Code, and Modification Codes .... -xvi
ESD Caution ....................................................................................... -xvii
Potential for Radio Frequency Interference on Imager Operation ...... -xvii
Potential for Radio and Television Interference ................................. -xviii
Safety Precautions ............................................................................... -xix
Location Precautions............................................................................ -xxi
Cleaning Precautions .......................................................................... -xxii
Media .................................................................................................. -xxii
File Transfer via FTP and LPR........................................................... -xxiv
Color Management............................................................................. -xxiv
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Image Scaling .................................................................................... -xxiv
Hardware Variations............................................................................ -xxv
Indications for Use ..................................................................................... -xxv
Chapter 1: Setting Up the Imager
Preparing for Installation............................................................................. 1-1

Installing the Imager ................................................................................... 1-2
Connecting the Ethernet Cable .................................................................. 1-6
Powering On the Imager—First Time ......................................................... 1-8
Cleaning the Platen Roller ................................................................... 1-9
Network Settings—Simple Network.......................................................... 1-10
Specifying the Imager’s IP Address ................................................... 1-11
Determining an IP Address.......................................................... 1-11
Specifying the Imager’s IP Address at the Control Panel ............ 1-12
Specifying IP Addresses for Other Devices on the Network .............. 1-14
Loading Media .......................................................................................... 1-15
Preparing the Imager for Shipment .......................................................... 1-15
Chapter 2: Basic Imager Operations
Horizon Imager Components...................................................................... 2-1

Powering the Imager On and Off ................................................................ 2-3
Powering On the Imager ...................................................................... 2-3
Observing the Imager’s Operating Status in the Status Screen........... 2-4
Common Cassette Status Messages ............................................ 2-5
Color Ribbon Status....................................................................... 2-6
Powering Off the Imager ...................................................................... 2-7
Understanding the Control Panel ............................................................... 2-8
Control Panel Indicators....................................................................... 2-9
Alert and Fault Messages and the Fault Tone ................................... 2-10
Control Panel Display......................................................................... 2-10
Main Menu ................................................................................... 2-10
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Chapter 3: Media Handling and Storage
Overview..................................................................................................... 3-1
Contents
Supply Slots and Cassettes ................................................................. 3-1
Viewing the Status of a Supply Slot............................................... 3-3
Inserting or Changing Cassettes ................................................................ 3-4
Handling and Storing Media ....................................................................... 3-6
Break-Off Leaders (ChromaVista Only) ............................................... 3-6
Changing the Ribbon (ChromaVista).......................................................... 3-7
Ordering Media ......................................................................................... 3-10
Chapter 4: Printing from DICOM Applications
Introduction to DICOM ................................................................................ 4-1

DICOM Conformance Statement ......................................................... 4-2
Configuring the DICOM Application............................................................ 4-2
Sending a DICOM Print Job ....................................................................... 4-3
Specifying the Media Type and Size.................................................... 4-3
Using Job Settings Files with DICOM......................................................... 4-3
Categories of Job Settings ................................................................... 4-4
Specifying a Job Settings File from a DICOM User Application........... 4-4
Hierarchy of Settings Used by the Horizon Imager .............................. 4-5
Chapter 5: Printing from Windows via PostScript
Introduction to PostScript ........................................................................... 5-2

Printing from Windows Applications ........................................................... 5-2
Notes About Changing PostScript Parameters.............................. 5-2
Changing Horizon PostScript Parameters—Windows 2000
and XP........................................................................................ 5-3
Chapter 6: Default Print Job Settings
Changing the Default Settings .................................................................... 6-2

Changing the Default Media Type and Size......................................... 6-2
Changing the Default User Settings..................................................... 6-3
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Chapter 7: Preventive Maintenance
Recommended Maintenance Schedule...................................................... 7-1

Horizon Cleaning Kits........................................................................... 7-2
Cleaning the Thermal Print Head and Platen Roller................................... 7-3
Cleaning the Pick Tires............................................................................... 7-7
Chapter 8: Film Calibration
Chapter 9: Troubleshooting
Sources of Status Information .................................................................... 9-1

Control Panel ....................................................................................... 9-1
Error Log .............................................................................................. 9-1
Online Help for Displayed Messages ................................................... 9-1
Troubleshooting Tables .............................................................................. 9-2
Status Message Tables .............................................................................. 9-8
Common Cassette Status Messages................................................... 9-8
Color Ribbon Status ............................................................................. 9-9
Clearing a Sheet Jam ................................................................................. 9-9
Clearing a Jam from a Cassette......................................................... 9-12
Clearing a Jam from the Printing Area ............................................... 9-14
Reinstalling Media Guides ................................................................. 9-17
Purging Print Jobs .................................................................................... 9-19
Contacting Technical Support .................................................................. 9-20
Appendix A: Specifications
Appendix B: System Job Settings Files
Index
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Preface
Manual Conventions
Bulleted Lists
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Bullets are used to display a list of nonprocedural items. For
example:
The control panel contains:
• A display panel
• Keys
• Indicators
Numbered Steps
The 8 icon indicates the beginning of a procedure. The steps

in a procedure are numbered. For example:
8 1. Press the MENU key.

To access the The Main Menu displays on the control panel. The selector
Main Menu arrow ( X ) automatically points to the first menu option.
and scroll
through menu 2. To scroll through the menu options, press the S and T keys.
options
The selector arrow ( X ) moves up and down through the list.
The bottom portion of the control panel display shows a
message associated with the currently selected menu option.
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Control Panel Navigation
Menu paths are used in some procedures instead of documenting
every step needed to navigate to a specific menu option. For
example:
From the Main Menu, select the following options:
Default Media
Grayscale
DV Film Blue
Control Panel Keys

Control panel keys are shown in small black ovals to resemble the
actual keys, for example, “Press the ENTER key.”
Control Panel Menu Options

Control panel menu options are shown in bold type, for example,
“Select the Gamma menu option.”
Notes
Notes contain additional information related to a topic or
procedure. For example:
3
NOTE: If your network is managed by a network administrator or an information technology
(IT) department, it would be considered a complex network. You should have the
responsible person perform any network-related administrative tasks.
Cautions and Warnings

Cautions alert you to actions or situations that could cause harm to
equipment or data. For example:
CAUTION Any changes you make to the imager default settings will also affect prints
made by other users. Use caution when changing default settings.
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Warnings alert you to actions or situations that could result in
personal injury. For example:
WARNING With the imager cover open, touch only those internal components
that are colored green (except for the pick tires).
Purpose and Scope
Refer to this Starter Manual for procedures on how to perform the
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most common imager operations, including:
• Setting up the imager

• Loading media
• Sending print jobs from DICOM Print Service Class-compliant
applications running on imaging devices or image viewing
workstation
• Changing the imager’s default image and sheet settings
• Adjusting the appearance of printed images for user preference
• Performing preventive maintenance
• Performing film calibration
• Troubleshooting common problems
3
NOTE: This manual is current to the Horizon Imager v1.8.3 software. Some features and
functions described here may not apply to older versions of the software.
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This Starter Manual is intended to be as simple and straightforward
as possible for the everyday user. If you need more detailed or more
technical information on a feature or topic, or wish to perform more
advanced operations, refer to the Horizon Imager Technical
Manual (Catalog no. HORIZON-MNLT) and the Horizon Imager
User’s Manual (Catalog no. HORIZON-MNLU). The Technical
Manual serves as a companion document to this manual.
Product Information
For technical assistance with Codonics products, call the Codonics

“On Call” Technical Support System at one of the following
numbers:
Phone: +1.440.243.1198
Toll Free: 800-444-1198 (USA Only)
The “On Call” Technical Support System provides for around-the-
clock availability of qualified technical support personnel.
You can also e-mail Technical Support at [email protected].
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Disposal Requirements
Disposal of this product shall be in accordance with all applicable

laws and regulations in effect at the locality at the time of disposal.
European Disposal Requirements
Codonics imagers and electronic accessory devices are not to be
discarded or recycled; rather they are to be returned to the
manufacturer. Contact Codonics directly or by the link provided for
the latest information concerning:
• Identification of the country specific
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Importer/Distributor/Producer
• Product return and treatment of our electronic products
Manufacturer: Codonics Incorporated
Phone: +1.440.243.1198
Fax: +1.440.243.1334
Email: [email protected]
www.codonics.com
Codonics imagers and electronic accessory devices bearing this
symbol are subject to European Directive on Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment (WEEE) 2002/96/EC, amended by Directive
2003/108/EC. The EN 50419 symbol indicates separate collection
and return required.
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Warnings and Limitations of Use
Location of Safety and Compliance Labels

The following figure shows the locations of the imager’s safety and
compliance labels.
Shock warning label

NETWORK
CONSOLE
Compliance label
UPS
This equipment has been type tested and found to comply with the requirements in part 15 of FCC rules and Canadian Department of communications for a Class B
computing device. See instruction manual. Operation in a residential area may cause unacceptable interference to radio and TV reception requiring the operator to
take whatever steps are necessary to correct the interference.
Le pr sent appareil num rique n' met pas de bruits radio lectr iques d passant les limites applicables aux appareils num r iques de la Classe B prescrites dans le
R glement sur le brouillage r adio lectr ique dict par le minist re des Comm unications du Canada.
This product is in conformity with the requirements of EC Council directive 93/42/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to medical
devices. This product satisfies the Class B limits of EN 55011 and CISPR 11.
HORIZON MEDICAL PRINT IMAGER
EN 60601-1
CODONICS, INC.
17991 ENGLEWOOD DR. MEDICAL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
MIDDLEBURG HTS., OH 44130 U.S.A.
MADE IN THE U.S.A. UL.2601-1, CAN/CSA C22.2 NO.601.1
Patents Pending, All Rights Reserved 31EB 100-120V , 50-60Hz, 6.0A
AR: CEpartner4U, 2635 HL 33.NL 230V , 50-60Hz, 3.0A
Tel: +31(0)6-516.536.26 COMPLIES WITH 21 CFR 1040.10 AND 1040.11
ESD label
Hot surface warning label
Laser warning
label 2
CLASS
OPEN AND 2 LASER RADIAT
Laser warning
DO NOT INTERLOCKS ION WHEN
STARE DEFEAT
INTO BEAM ED
label 1 LASE AVOID

R RADIA EXPO
FROM
THIS TION IS SURE
APER EMITT
TURE ED
!
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Voltage Warning
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to

alert the user to the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying
this imager.
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NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. REMOVAL OF LABELS,
COVERS, OR ENCASEMENT FASTENERS VOIDS THE WARRANTY.
THIS APPARATUS MUST BE ELECTRICALLY GROUNDED.
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
IMAGER TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
EQUIPMENT IS NOT TO BE USED AS A COMPONENT OF A LIFE
SUPPORT SYSTEM. Life support devices or systems are devices or
systems that support or sustain life, and whose failure to perform
can be reasonably expected to result in a significant injury or death
to a person. A critical component is any component of a life support
device or system whose failure to perform can be reasonably
expected to cause the failure of the life support device or system,
or to affect its safety or effectiveness.
Horizon Starter Manual xiii

Laser Warning
The Horizon imager uses a laser to read barcode information on the
media cassettes. The laser module is a 670-nm, 1.26-mW device. As
such, it has been found to comply with the 21 CFR 1040.10 and
1040.11 and IEC 60825 laser standards as a low power Class 1
device.
For safety reasons, the laser is turned on only for a short time when
a cassette is inserted. Still, one should use caution and never stare
at the laser beam, should avoid exposure to the laser, and should
never override any of the interlocks and safety mechanisms. These
measures are taken for your protection.
WARNING Use of controls or adjustments to the performance of procedures

other than those specified in this manual may result in hazardous radiation
exposure.
The laser apertures are marked with a single label, shown below.
There are three apertures that correspond to the three cassette
locations, one for each, on the same side of the Horizon imager as
this label.
AVOID EXPOSURE
LASER RADIATION IS EMITTED
FROM THIS APERTURE
!
Safety interlocks are marked by the following label. They are

located on the same side of the Horizon imager as this label.
CLASS 2 LASER RADIATION WHEN

OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM
The locations of the two laser labels are shown in the figure on
page xii.
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Temperature Warning
Because the Horizon imager is a thermal print device, the surface
of the thermal print head heat sink gets hot. Avoid directly touching
any components not colored green when accessing the interior of
the imager if the imager has been printing. (During some
preventative maintenance tasks, you will be touching internal
components with cleaning pads or swabs.)
The temperature warning label is shown below.
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Compliance
Codonics is in compliance with various regulations, of which details
are listed in Appendix A.
The Compliance label, which is affixed at the back of the imager, is
shown below.
CODONICS EN 60601-1
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Serial Number, Configuration, Date Code,
and Modification Codes
The Serial number label is placed onto the Compliance label. It
includes the following information:
• The serial number (SN), which uniquely identifies the unit.

• The configuration number (CNFG), which details the build
configuration.
• The modifications codes, which are to the right of the CNFG
number and are a series of 20 numbers. When any of these
numbers are blocked out, that identifies a modification that was
made to the unit.
• The date code in YYYY-MM format below the factory date code
symbol.
Serial number Date code
Configuration number Modification codes
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ESD Caution
Connections to other pieces of equipment are made at the rear of
the Horizon imager. These connectors are marked with a
precautionary ESD warning symbol, as shown below. Do not touch
any of the pins of these connectors. When making connections to
the imager, it is best done while the imager is plugged in but not
powered on. ESD may cause erratic behavior of the imager when
powered on. Should this occur, power to the imager may have to be
cycled. It is recommended that all staff involved in making
connections to the imager be aware of these ESD precautions.
NETWORK
Preface
CONSOLE
UPS
Potential for Radio Frequency Interference

on Imager Operation
Both portable and mobile RF communications equipment can affect
medical electrical equipment, including the Horizon imager. Keep
such RF communications equipment out of the immediate area.
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Potential for Radio and Television
Interference
The Horizon imager generates and uses radio frequency energy,
and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to
radio and television reception. It has been type tested and found to
comply with Class B emission limits for a computing device in
accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC
Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against
such interference when operating in a commercial environment.
Operation of the equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
interference, in which case the user, at his own expense, will be
required to take whatever measures may be appropriate to correct
the interference. If your imager does cause interference to radio or
television reception, you are encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient the receiving antenna

• Relocate the imager with respect to the receiver
If necessary, you should consult Codonics technical support or an

experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions.
You may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal
Communications Commission helpful: How to Identify and Resolve
Radio-TV Interference Problems. This booklet is available from the
U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402, Stock
No. 004-000-00345-4.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radio-
électriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils
numériques de la Classe B prescrites dans le Réglement sur le
brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le ministére des
Communications du Canada.
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This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of
EC Council directive 89/336/EEC on the approximation of the laws
of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility. This
product satisfies the Class B limits of EN 55011. A declaration of
conformity with the requirements of the Directive has been signed
by the Director of Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs.
Safety Precautions
• Never connect this imager to any outlet or power supply that has
a voltage or frequency different than that specified on the rear of
the imager.
• When servicing the imager, always power it off using the
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(power) key at the control panel, then turn the rocker switch
in the back to the 0 (off) position, then unplug the imager.
• Damage to the power cord may cause fire or shock hazard. When
unplugging the power cord, hold it by the plug only and remove
the plug carefully.
• If the power cord needs to be replaced, replace it only with
another Codonics power cord manufactured specifically for your
imager’s power configuration.
• If the imager is smoking or making unusual sounds, power off
and unplug the imager immediately.
• Do not insert foreign objects of any kind into the imager; doing
so can constitute a safety hazard and cause extensive damage.
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• Do not place any liquid containers on the imager. If, for some
reason, liquid seeps into the imager, power off the imager and
unplug the power cord from the source outlet. If used without
corrective measures, the imager may be damaged.
• Do not use the imager near flammable gases.
• With the imager top cover open or the receive trays removed,
touch only those internal components that are colored green
(except for the pick tires). Remove rings, ties, jewelry, and other
items, and tie back hair, so that they do not fall into or get caught
in the imager.
Top cover releases
Pick Tires
(DO NOT TOUCH except with Upper fender
Platen Roller Cleaning Wipe) releases
(up position)
Upper fender releases

(down position) Spring-loaded
spindles
Top cover
master release
Media
guides
Spool wheels
Diverter
Picker
(lift here)
Internal Components That Are Colored Green (called out in the

illustration) Are Safe to Touch (except for the pick tires)
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Location Precautions
• The imager’s operating ambient temperature range is 15–30ºC
(59–86ºF), with a relative humidity of 10%–80%, non-condensing.
• If the imager is moved quickly from an extremely cold place to a
warmer one, condensation is likely to form. Do not use the
imager if condensation has formed. Wait until the condensation
has evaporated. You can speed up the evaporation time by
moving the imager to a dryer location.
• Ventilation slots and holes are provided on the sides and rear of
the imager. Place the imager on a hard level surface and locate it
at least 10 cm (4 in.) from walls to ensure proper ventilation.
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CAUTION Adequate ventilation is required for proper operation of the imager.
• Do not place imager in a high humidity or high dust area.

Airborne dirt particles can cause image quality problems. Avoid
placing the imager in areas where ventilation ducts, open doors,
or frequent passers-by might expose the imager and media to
high levels of debris.
• Do not locate the imager in hot-springs areas where hydrogen
sulfide and acidic ions are likely to be generated.
• Do not locate the imager where there are oily fumes and vapors.
• Do not locate the imager in direct sunlight.
• Do not locate imager near sources of high RF energy.
• Do not locate the imager where it might be subject to jarring or
vibrations, such as a table or desk in a high-traffic area. Jarring
and vibrations can affect the print quality of images.
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Cleaning Precautions
• Many plastic components are used in the imager’s construction.
Coat flecking and deformation is likely to occur if the imager is
wiped with chemical dusters, benzene, thinners, insecticides, or
other solvents. Rubber and PVC materials left in contact with the
imager for extended times will cause damage. Never use
petroleum-based solutions or abrasive cleaners.
• To clean the imager cover, first power off the imager using the
(power) key at the control panel, then turn the rocker switch
in the back to the 0 (off) position, then unplug the imager. Clean
the cover with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild soap
and water solution. Allow the cover to completely dry before
operating the imager again.
Media
• For ChromaVista® color prints, the consumed ribbon contains
facsimiles of any patient images printed to ChromaVista color
sheets. Therefore, you must properly dispose of or destroy
consumed ribbon to ensure the confidentiality of patient images.
• The optical density of reflective and transmissive prints have a
nominal range of: Dmin = 0.10 OD (reflective), 0.11 OD
(transmissive) to Dmax = 2.10 OD (reflective), 3.1 OD
(transmissive). Actual optical densities may vary based on media
variations and on the instrument being used to measure density.
For example, DirectVista® Clear film may have a lower Dmin and
Dmax than DirectVista Blue film.
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• The Horizon imager includes a built-in densitometer. The built-in
densitometer is designed to produce consistent prints by
compensating for variation from one film cassette to another and
one imager to another. For applications that require absolute
control of the maximum density, the results should be checked
against a bench-top commercial densitometer. The internal
densitometer can be calibrated to a desktop unit. See the Horizon
Imager Technical Manual for more information.
• DirectVista media is optimized for grayscale prints, while
ChromaVista is optimized for color prints. If ChromaVista is not
giving you satisfactory results with grayscale images, you may
want to consider using DirectVista media for those applications.
• Media variations between different production lots may produce
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subtle differences in image quality and color. These variations
most often occur in color ribbons and are characterized as a
slight color hue in grayscale images.
• Codonics film media is designed to be viewed using a light box
suitable for viewing medical diagnostic images.
• Codonics paper media is designed to be viewed under
cool-white, fluorescent light. Spectral differences and intensity
variations in the viewing light sources can change the apparent
color of images printed on paper.
• Printed images that are subject to prolonged exposure to
sunlight, ultraviolet light, or extreme heat may degrade in image
quality. (For example, printed sheets should not be stored in an
automobile on a sunny day.) Precautions should be used to avoid
prolonged direct exposure.
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File Transfer via FTP and LPR
• Different users who share a user name when transferring files to
the imager may cause unpredictable and erroneous printed
output. The imager associates information with the user name.
Each user should have a unique user name when connecting to
the imager via FTP and LPR.
Color Management
• Image settings—including gamma, contrast, Dmax, saturation,
and MCM™ (Medical Color Matching™)—are intended to
compensate for differences that may occur between image
acquisition and image printing. These filters allow you to
accurately render the final printed image. You should use care
when applying these filters to avoid over compensation.
• The Default User Settings set at the control panel will potentially
affect prints made by all users. Use caution when changing the
default settings.
Image Scaling
• Scaling an image will filter the original image data and add or
remove information, which may affect the accuracy of the final
printed image. The amount of information added or removed will
also vary with the magnitude of the scale factor applied. This can
also affect the accuracy of the final printed image. You should be
aware of the properties and limitations of each scaling algorithm
and select the appropriate algorithm for the task.
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Hardware Variations
• Components used in the imager may vary, causing differences in
image quality. The thermal process of producing a print utilizes
many components that are calibrated to provide consistency
between imagers. There are subtle differences between imagers
that can cause print variations. These differences usually apply to
thermal print head calibration. Other factors such as age, usage,
heat, mechanical wear, and shipping can affect image color and
quality.
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Indications for Use
The Codonics, Inc., family of Horizon imagers produces

radiological quality, hardcopy output. They can produce color
prints on dye-diffusion film and paper, and grayscale prints on
direct thermal film and paper. They are designed to convert digital
image data from a host computer into hardcopy prints.
Film prints are suitable for diagnostic use when viewed on a light
box designed for such purposes. Color film prints, and color and
grayscale paper prints, have the quality, texture, and feel of
standard photographic materials. All Horizon imagers create prints
electronically, without optics, wet chemicals, or a separate fusing
process.
The exact media types and sizes supported will vary, depending on
the specific model purchased.
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1
Setting Up the Imager
Preparing for Installation
To prepare for the Horizon imager installation, review the following

guidelines and requirements:
CAUTION Make sure that the table or printer stand can support the weight of the
imager [approximately 66.7 kg (147 lbs) with receive trays and three full supply
cassettes installed].

• Select a location for the imager that meets the requirements
described in “Location Precautions” on page xxi in the Preface.
• It is recommended that you use a UPS (uninterruptible power
supply) to protect the imager from voltage spikes and power
outages.
• Contact field service representatives of any imaging devices or
image viewing workstations that will be used with the imager, to
ensure that they are available during the imager’s installation to
assist with setup and help troubleshoot potential problems.
Horizon Starter Manual 1-1

Installing the Imager
The Horizon imager comes stored in two boxes:
• The imager is stored in the larger box.

• The receive trays, power cord, manuals, technical briefs, and
other accessories are stored in the smaller box.
WARNING The imager is heavy. To avoid injury, use two people to unpack and
position the imager.
8 1. Move the imager box close to the desired location.

To install the 2. Open the imager box and follow the instructions printed on the
imager box insert.
3. Lift the imager from the box and position it at the desired
location.
4. Open the Smart Card/Zip drive access door at the lower right
front of the imager and make sure that the Smart Card is fully
seated in its slot.
1-2 Setting Up the Imager

5. Retrieve the power cord from the Accessories box and plug its
right-angle connector into the power connection at the rear of
the imager.
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6. Plug the other end of the power cord into the UPS or electrical
outlet.

7. Open the top cover by pressing any of the green releases.
Left release
Right release
Master release
8. Remove any packing material inside the imager.

9. Using a print head cleaning wipe included in the Accessory box,
gently clean the imager basement of any debris.
CAUTION Do not scratch or nick the sheet metal. Scratches and nicks in the
basement will damage the printed side of ChromaVista sheets.
Receive trays
Hide track
Cassettes
Basement

Cross-Section of Imager, Showing Location of Hide Track and Basement
(with receive trays and cassettes installed)
10. Remove the receive trays from their box.

11. Using a platen roller wipe included in the Accessory box, clean
the receive trays of any dust or debris.
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NOTE: Save the imager box and all packing material. You must reinsert any packing
material and use the original box to ship the imager. Refer to “Preparing the Imager for
Shipment” on page 1-15 for more information.

12. Place the receive trays into the imager.
Receive trays
13. Close the top cover.
Connecting the Ethernet Cable
The Horizon imager supports the following network cables and

hubs:

• Category 5, RJ-45 [also referred to as unshielded twisted pair
(UTP)] network patch cables and crossover cables
• 10/100 Base-T Ethernet hubs
CAUTION Make sure that the imager is powered off before connecting the Ethernet
cable. For information about powering the imager on and off, refer to “Powering the
Imager On and Off” on page 2-3.
8 1. Locate the Ethernet cable jack at the back of the imager and
insert the Ethernet cable.
To connect the
Ethernet cable
to the imager
Network
connector
NETWORK
CONSOLE

UPS
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CAUTION Do not touch any of the connector pins.
2. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet hub
or to the workstation’s Ethernet jack.

NOTE: When connecting the imager to only one workstation without the use of a hub, you
3 must use a special Ethernet cable, called a crossover cable. Optionally, you could still
connect the imager and the single workstation using two standard Ethernet patch cables and
a hub. This would allow for future expansion of the network.
Powering On the Imager—First Time
8 1. Press the power rocker switch to the 1 (on) position.

To power on
the imager
Power rocker switch

2. Press the (power) key at the control panel.
3
NOTE: Always use the key at the control panel to power on/off the imager. The power
rocker switch at the back of the imager should always be in the 1 (on) position, unless the
imager is being serviced or moved.
The control panel display shows startup messages as the imager

initializes. When the Status screen displays (shown below), the
imager is ready to receive images.
Supply
1: No cassette
2: No cassette
3: No cassette
Status OK
XNo sheets queued
Cleaning the Platen Roller

Clean the platen roller after powering the imager on for the first
time. Refer to “Cleaning the Thermal Print Head and Platen Roller”
on page 7-3.

Network Settings—Simple Network
This topic explains how to add the imager to a simple network. For
adding the imager to a complex network, refer to the Horizon
Imager Technical Manual.
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NOTE: If your network is managed by a network administrator or an information technology
(IT) department, it would be considered a complex network. You should have the
responsible person perform any network-related administrative tasks.
By simple network, we mean a local-area network (LAN) that is not

connected to another LAN or wide-area network (WAN).
A simple network typically comprises several devices connected by
Ethernet UTP cable through an Ethernet hub. It could also be
simpler yet—a workstation or imaging device connected directly to
the Horizon imager using an Ethernet crossover cable.
Imaging device
View workstation Horizon imager
Ethernet hub
Simple Network with Ethernet Hub

Ethernet crossover cable
View workstation Horizon imager
Simple Network with Ethernet Crossover Cable
In addition to the physical cabling connection, you must define an

IP (Internet Protocol) address for the imager.
Specifying the Imager’s IP Address

The required IP address uniquely identifies the imager on the
network.
Determining an IP Address
Make sure that device IP addresses within this network are unique.
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NOTE: If devices on this network do have to communicate with devices on other networks,
it is part of a complex network. For more information about configuring the Horizon imager
in a complex network, refer to the Horizon Imager Technical Manual.

IP addresses have the format x.x.x.x, where x is a value from 0 to
255. One series of IP addresses, 192.168.x.x, has been reserved by
internet convention for self-contained networks. You assign the last
two parts in the address. So, you might assign the IP addresses as
follows:
• 192.168.1.200 to the Horizon imager
• 192.168.1.201 to an image viewing workstation on the network
• 192.168.1.202 to a second workstation
• 192.168.1.203 to an imaging device
And so on.

Specifying the Imager’s IP Address at the Control Panel
3
NOTE: For a simple network, you will only need to define the imager’s base IP address. You
can leave all other network settings for the imager at their default values.
3
NOTE: For instructions on how to use the imager’s control panel and menus, refer to
Chapter 2.
3
NOTE: After entering the base IP address, note that the imager will reboot once you exit the
menus so that the software can be properly updated with the new value.
8 1. At the imager’s control panel, press and hold the W key, and
To specify the while holding it press the MENU key.
imager’s IP
address The Main Menu with administrative options displays.
2. Use the S and T keys to move the selector arrow to Network
Settings.
Menu
Load/Remove Ribbon...
Custom Job Settings...
Utilities...
Test Prints...
Print From Zip Disk...
Feature Management...
XNetwork Settings...
Configure TCP/IP network

settings
Press MENU to exit menus

3. With the Network Settings option selected, press the ENTER key.
The Network Settings menu displays. Note that the current
settings are displayed in square brackets.
Network Settings
Network Settings
Speed [Auto Sense]...
XAddresses...
Reset Network Settings
Set network addresses of this

Imager.
4. Select the Addresses option, then press the ENTER key.

The Network Addresses menu displays. Note that bold square
change brackets are displayed around the first IP address octet
value of the Base IP Address. The bracketed portion of the
address is the portion that can currently be changed.

Network Addresses
Base IP Address:
[0].0.0.0
Gateway:
0.0.0.0
Subnet Mask:
255.255.255.0
Number of IP Addresses: 1
Set base IP address
Old value: 0.0.0.0
UP/DOWN to alter octet, LEFT/RIGHT
to change octets
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NOTE: The Horizon imager can have more than one IP address assigned to it. For more
information about assigning multiple IP addresses, refer to the Horizon Imager Technical
Manual.

5. To change the first octet, press the S or T key until the
number you want is displayed.
Hold these keys to cycle through numbers.
6. To select the next octet, press the X key. (Press the W key to
return to the previous octet.)
7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 until all four octets in the Base IP Address
have been defined. To save, press the ENTER key.
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NOTE: To exit the Network Addresses menu without saving your changes, press the
CANCEL key. The previous menu in the hierarchy displays.
8. Press the CANCEL or W key to leave the Network Settings menu.

A message states that the imager will automatically reboot when
you press the MENU key to exit the Main Menu.
9. Press the ENTER key to acknowledge the message.

10. When you are finished specifying the IP address and want to
exit the Main Menu, press the MENU key.
Because the base IP address was defined, the imager reboots so

that it can be identified properly on the network.
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NOTE: You can reset the network settings to their default values at any time by selecting
the Reset Network Settings option in the Network Settings menu.
Specifying IP Addresses for Other Devices

on the Network
Just as you did for the Horizon imager, you must specify the IP
addresses for each of the other devices on the network. Refer to the
documentation or online help that comes with the device for
specific instructions.
For more information about IP addressing conventions, refer to the
Horizon Imager Technical Manual.

Loading Media
After setting the imager’s IP address, you can load media cassettes
and, optionally, load a ribbon to support color prints. For more
information about how to load media, refer to “Inserting or
Changing Cassettes” on page 3-4 and “Changing the Ribbon
(ChromaVista)” on page 3-7.
Preparing the Imager for Shipment
If you have to ship the imager for any reason, you must use the
original imager box and packing materials. If you do not have the
original box and packing materials, contact your Codonics
representative.
8 1. If a ribbon is in the imager, remove it. For more information,

refer to “Changing the Ribbon (ChromaVista)” on page 3-7.
To prepare the
imager for 2. Make sure the top cover is closed and the receive trays are
shipment
inserted.
3
NOTE: The top cover must be closed and the receive trays must be inserted for the thermal
print head to park. If either the top cover is open or the receive trays are not inserted, the
imager will display a message indicating that it cannot be shut down until the condition is
corrected.
3. Power off the imager. For more information, refer to “Powering

Off the Imager” on page 2-7.
4. Remove the receive trays.

5. Open the top cover by pressing any of the green releases.
Left release
Right release
Master release
6. Make sure that the thermal print head has parked. The thermal
print head should be secure with no wobble.
Make sure thermal
print head is secure
and does not wobble
Thermal print head

CAUTION If the thermal print head is not parked, power on the imager, then repeat
steps 2 and 3 to properly power off the imager so that it does park.
7. Look down into the imager just in front of the thermal print
head and make sure that the ribbon carriage is fully down to the
bottom of the imager. (The ribbon carriage should have lowered
during power off.)
Thermal print head
Ribbon carriage
at bottom of imager

Cross-Section View of Imager
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NOTE: If the ribbon carriage is not fully down, you can use the foam stabilizer to push it
down. The stabilizer is shown in the first panel of the repacking illustration on the box insert.
The ribbon carriage does not move easily, but it is safe to apply moderate pressure to force
it all the way down.
CAUTION Push the ribbon carriage down slowly. Forcing it down too quickly may
damage the carriage.
8. Replace the packing materials into the imager, close the top
cover, and repack the imager into its original box. Refer to the
box insert for illustrated instructions.

2
Basic Imager Operations
Horizon Imager Components
The following illustrations show the names and locations of the

main imager components.
Top cover Control panel
Receive tray 1
Receive tray 2
Receive tray 3
Supply slot 1
Supply slot 2
Supply slot 3 Smart Card/

Zip drive panel door
Names and Locations of the Imager’s Main Components—Front

NETWORK
CONSOLE
UPS
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Connectors Power rocker switch
Names and Locations of the Imager’s Main Components—Rear
Network connector
Speed indicator:
On = 100 Mbps
Off = 10 Mbps
Activity indicator:
NETWORK
On = Link
Flashing = Activity
Off = No link
CONSOLE
Console
(Service only)
UPS
(for connection to UPS serial
UPS
control cable)
Expansion slot
(for future use)
Rear Connectors
2-2 Basic Imager Operations

Powering the Imager On and Off
Powering On the Imager
8 Press the (power) key at the control panel.

To power on The startup process takes 2 to 3 minutes. When the Status screen
the imager displays, the imager is ready to receive images.
3
NOTE: The Horizon Imager Technical Manual includes information about how to obtain
more detailed imager status information.

Observing the Imager’s Operating Status
in the Status Screen
The Status screen allows you to observe the imager status. The top
portion of the screen—the Supply window—displays the status of
the three supply cassettes and whether a color ribbon is installed.
The bottom portion of the screen—the Status window—displays
printing status messages and the imager’s operational state.
Supply window: Indicates

status of supply slots
Indicates that color ribbon

is installed and its status
When activity occurs, each

Supply CMY
supply entry toggles with
activity status related to
1: 8X10 DV Blue 53 cassette (processing, printing,
calibrating, media jam)
2: A CV Paper 50
3: 14X17 DV Blue 76
Status OK
XSheets queued: 3 Number of sheets left in
cassette
Operational state (OK,

ALERT, or FAULT)
Status window: status

messages displayed here
To get additional information about the currently selected status

message, press the HELP key.

Common Cassette Status Messages
The following table lists common cassette-related status messages.

Table 2-1. Cassette Status Messages
Message Explanation
Calibrating The imager is performing a calibration.
When performing a film calibration (when a DirectVista

grayscale film cassette is first inserted, or initiated manually
through the Main Menu), the “calibrating” message toggles
with supply information.
Checking cassette The imager is reading the supply cassette’s barcode, or waiting
to read the barcode (for example, if the top cover is open, the
barcode will not be read).
Media size, type, Indicates the type, size, and sheet count of the media cassette
and count inserted in the corresponding supply slot. For example,
14x17 DV Blue 53, indicating the cassette currently has 53
sheets of 14 x 17-in. DirectVista blue film.
No cassette No cassette is loaded in the supply slot.
Printing The imager is printing from the indicated cassette.
Cleaning The imager is cleaning the picking system.

Color Ribbon Status
The following table lists the color ribbon status indications.

Table 2-2. Color Ribbon Status Indications
Indication Explanation
Blank; the imager does not support ChromaVista color media.
Ribbon loaded. Ribbon type indicated (for example, CMY for

CMY
cyan/magenta/yellow).
Ribbon loaded but the ribbon is spent.

OUT
Ribbon not loaded (and the imager does support ChromaVista

color media).
WAIT State of ribbon being determined.
ERR Ribbon loaded but in an error condition.

Powering Off the Imager
8 1. Press the (power) key at the control panel.

To power off The Power menu displays.
the imager
Power
XPower Off
Reboot
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NOTE: To cancel the power off , press the key again or the CANCEL key.
2. Select the Power Off option.

Shutdown messages are displayed. When the shutdown
operation is complete, the imager powers off.
3
NOTE: Always use the key at the control panel to power on/off the imager. The power
rocker switch at the back of the imager should always be in the 1 (on) position, unless the
imager is being serviced or moved.
CAUTION If the imager is powered off using the key, unprinted queued jobs are
saved and will finish printing once the imager is powered on again. However, if the Basic Imager Operations
imager is powered off using the rocker switch in the back or power is interrupted,
queued jobs may be lost.

Understanding the Control Panel
Indicators
Refer to page 2-9
Display
Refer to page 2-10
Keys
Power key
Refer to page 2-3

Control Panel Indicators
The following table describes the control panel indicators.
Table 2-3. Control Panel Indicators
Indicator Description
ONLINE (green) Indicates when imager is online (lit) or offline (off):
• When online, printing is enabled.
• When offline, printing is paused.
In both cases, the imager will continue to receive and

process print jobs.
ALERT (yellow) When lit, indicates a condition that requires operator

attention, but printing can continue.
An example of an alert condition is a queued job that

requires a supply cassette that is currently not loaded or
is empty, but other cassettes are not empty.
FAULT (red) Indicates an imager fault condition that prevents the

imager from printing any job and requires operator
intervention. For example:
• A sheet is jammed
• No supply cassettes are loaded
• All supply cassettes are empty
ACTIVE (green) Has the following states:
• On: The imager is powered on but idle.
• Off: The imager is powered off.
• Flashing: The imager is actively receiving, processing,

or printing jobs; or powering on, off, or rebooting. If
jobs are paused, the ACTIVE indicator will not flash. Basic Imager Operations

Alert and Fault Messages and the Fault
Tone
When the imager needs attention or an error occurs, the ALERT or
FAULT indicator lights. Messages are displayed in the Status screen
to help you respond to the condition.
If operator intervention is required, a Fault tone sounds. To stop the
Fault tone, press any control panel key.
For more information about alert and fault messages and how to
respond to them, refer to Chapter 9.
Control Panel Display

Main Menu
When the MENU key is pressed, the Main Menu displays. Use the Main
Menu to perform basic and frequently used imager operations.
Menu
Selector arrow; Default Media...
use the S and T keys to X Open Top Cover...
scroll the selector arrow Load/Remove Ribbon...
through the list. Utilities...
Test Prints...
Access Imager internals to clean or

Help message area to change ribbon

If you press the W key and, while holding it, press the MENU key,
the Status screen shows additional administrative options in the
menus. You use these additional options to perform system
maintenance and setup tasks.
Scroll indicator displays

Menu when there are more menu
Default User Settings... items available than can be
Default Media... displayed at one time.
X Open Top Cover...
Load/Remove Ribbon...
Custom Job Settings...
Black portion of scroll
Utilities... indicator indicates where
Test Prints... the selected item is within
Print From Zip Disk... the complete list.
Access Imager internals to clean
or to change ribbon.
Use the S and T keys
to scroll the selector arrow
through the list.
8 When finished, press the

displayed.
MENU key. The Status screen is
To exit the
Menu screens

Media Handling and Storage
3
Media Handling and
Storage
Overview
Supply Slots and Cassettes

Media used with the Horizon imager is prepackaged in
factory-sealed, disposable cassettes.
Barcode
(on side)
Cassette cover:
Do not remove

Each cassette contains a barcode that allows the imager to track
how many sheets remain in the cassette (this count will be
inaccurate if sheets have been manually added or removed, or the
cassette has been moved to a different imager).
In addition to the barcode itself, the cassette’s lot number and “Use
by” date are printed on the barcode label.
All cassettes can be loaded into any of the imager’s three supply
slots. By default, the printer ejects completed prints to the
corresponding receive tray.
CAUTION Use only Codonics media. Do not use plain paper, office transparencies,
or other unapproved media as damage, improper operation, or malfunction may
result. For information about the approved Codonics media types and sizes, and how
to order cassettes, refer to “Ordering Media” on page 3-10.
CAUTION Do not refill a cassette. Do not tamper with or remove the barcode label.
The cassette’s barcode information is essential for ensuring diagnostic image quality.
Compromising the cassette in any way jeopardizes the quality and reliability of the
imager.
3-2 Media Handling and Storage

Viewing the Status of a Supply Slot

The Status screen shows the status of each supply slot, including
media type, size, and number of sheets remaining.
Supply CMY
1: 8X10 DV Blue 53
2: A CV Paper 100
3: 14X17 DV Blue 76
Status OK
X 3 sheets queued

Inserting or Changing Cassettes
8 1. Press the PAUSE key, and wait until the ONLINE indicator turns off
and the Status screen indicates that the imager is paused.
To change a
supply If a sheet is currently being printed, the sheet will complete
cassette
printing before the imager enters the Paused state. While
paused, the imager can still receive and process jobs.
CAUTION Do not remove or insert a cassette while a sheet is being printed, or you
could affect the image quality of the printed sheet or cause a jam. Always pause the
imager first.
2. Remove the cassette if one is currently in the supply slot you

want to use—lift the cassette up slightly and slide it from the
supply slot.
3. If inserting a new cassette, remove the clear wrapping from the
cassette. Use the pull strip to tear the clear wrapping.
Seam

CAUTION Do not remove the printed cassette cover; it protects the media from dust
and other contaminants. Always hold and store the cassette with the open side up to
prevent the sheets from falling out.
4. Insert the new cassette into the supply slot, with the cassette
label facing you and the barcode label to the left.
5. Slide the cassette into the supply slot until you feel the cassette
settle into the retaining detent.
6. Press the PAUSE key to resume printing.

Handling and Storing Media
For best results, refer to the storage and handling instructions that
come with the media.
Break-Off Leaders (ChromaVista Only)

ChromaVista color paper and film have break-off leaders at the top
and bottom to allow edge-to-edge printing:
8 On a completed print, bend the leader at the perforation line
fully one way, then fully the other way. The leader will break
To remove the
break-off
away from the sheet.
leader

Changing the Ribbon (ChromaVista)
When the ribbon on the ribbon spools has been consumed and
needs to be changed:
• The imager enters the Alert state.

• A message indicating that a new ribbon needs to be loaded is
displayed in the Status window.

To change the The Main Menu displays.
color ribbon
2. Select the Load/Remove Ribbon menu option.
After selecting this option:
• The imager pauses, first completing the sheet if one is
currently printing.
• The ribbon supply spool inside the imager rises.
• After up to a minute to allow the thermal print head to cool,
the imager cover pops partially open.
3. Lift the cover all the way open, and locate the ribbon spools.
that are colored green (except for the pick tires, refer to the figure on page xx).
Remove rings, ties, jewelry, and other items, and tie back hair, so that they do
not fall into or get caught in the imager.

4. Remove the old ribbon, as shown in the following figure.
Spring-loaded
spindles
5. Load the new ribbon, as shown in the following figure.
Spring-loaded
spindles
Black (Supply)
Gray (Take-up)

6. To take up any ribbon slack, rotate the top of the take-up spool’s
wheel (that is, the front wheel) towards the back of the imager,
as shown in the following figure.
Supply spool wheel

(Do not use this wheel)
Take-up spool wheel
Rotate take-up
spool toward
back
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NOTE: Do not use the supply spool (rear) wheel to take up ribbon slack. This would cause
spent ribbon to be reused.
7. When you are finished changing the ribbon, close the top cover.
After several seconds, the imager will leave the paused state and
resume printing.
CAUTION Used ribbon retains the negative of the color images that were printed
using that ribbon. If you are required to ensure patient confidentiality and privacy, the
ribbon should be destroyed.

Ordering Media
The Horizon imager supports a variety of paper and film for both
grayscale and color prints. Not all Horizon imager configurations
support all media types and sizes. If your Horizon imager does not
support the media type and/or size you want to use, contact your
Codonics representative.
The following table shows the currently supported media size/type
combinations:
Media Type Size Catalog Number
DirectVista Paper A (8.5 x 11 in.) A-DVP
A4 (210 x 297 mm) A4-DVP
11 x 14 in. (28 x 35 cm) 1114-DVP
14 x 17 in. (35 x 43 cm) 1417-DVP
DirectVista Film Blue 8 x 10 in. 810-DVB

11 x 14 in. 1114-DVB
14 x 17 in. 1417-DVB
DirectVista Film Clear 8 x 10 in. 810-DVC

11 x 14 in. 1114-DVC
14 x 17 in. 1417-DVC
ChromaVista Paper A A-CVP

A4 A4-CVP
ChromaVista Film A A-CVC

A4 A4-CVC
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NOTE: Some of the media type/size combinations listed here may not currently be
available.

4
Printing from DICOM
Applications
Printing from DICOM

The printing procedures covered in this chapter assume that the
Applications
DICOM support option is installed in your Horizon imager and that
you are sending print jobs from a DICOM application.
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NOTE: If you are running DICOM Lite on the imager and see connection errors at the
console or workstation from which you are sending print jobs, you may require full DICOM.
Contact Codonics technical support for assistance (refer to “Contacting Technical Support”
on page 9-20).
Introduction to DICOM
DICOM (Digital Imaging and COmmunications in Medicine) is the

industry standard for transferring images and other medical
information. The Horizon imager is DICOM Print Service
Class-compliant.
For more information about DICOM, visit the official web site—
medical.nema.org. Additional information is available at the web site
of the Radiological Society of North America, Inc. (www.rsna.org).

DICOM Conformance Statement
The Horizon imager conformance statement is available on the
Codonics web site (www.codonics.com). It can also be mailed or
faxed to you on request.
Configuring the DICOM Application
Your key operator or DICOM application vendor must configure the

DICOM application running on each imaging device printing to the
Horizon imager. This application is the Print Service Class User
(SCU). The imager is the Print Service Class Provider.
Two pieces of information must be entered into the SCU: the Called
AE Title, and the imager’s TCP port number. This information does
not usually need to be configured at the Horizon imager.
The port number is 104.
Common AE Titles are listed in the following table, which also
describes how they are used.
Called AE Title That Can Be Used Description
Print_SCP For standard print jobs.
mcmBracket and gcsBracket For printing bracketing sheets. For more

information, refer to the Horizon Imager
User’s Manual.
SpecialSlide For printing 35-mm slides. For more

information, refer to the Horizon Imager
Technical Manual.
The name of a Job Settings file For printing using Job Settings files to
specify print job parameters. For a list of
Job Settings files provided with the
imager, refer to Appendix B.
Additional instructions about configuring DICOM are included in

the Horizon Imager Technical Manual.
4-2 Printing from DICOM Applications

Sending a DICOM Print Job
How you select a Horizon imager as a destination, then send a print

job to it, is unique to your specific DICOM user application. For
details, refer to your key operator, DICOM user application vendor,
or the accompanying DICOM application documentation.
Specifying the Media Type and Size
Printing from DICOM

Typically, you will set the media type and size to use for a given
Applications
print job from within the SCU DICOM application. However, if your
application does not support the correct size and type of media, you
have two options:
• Use a System Job Settings file (listed in Appendix B) as the Called
AE Title. This will force the print job to the correct media size and
type. This is useful when only the media needs to be specified
via AE title.
• Use a Custom Job Settings file that specifies the desired media
type/size. Custom Job Settings are most useful when several print
Job Settings must be controlled at the printer rather than at the
DICOM application.
Using Job Settings Files with DICOM
Occasionally it is possible that there is a setting supported by the

Horizon imager that cannot be specified in your DICOM
application. Using the imager’s Job Settings feature, you can work
around this limitation.

The Horizon imager supports multiple Job Settings files, each of
which can define unique sets of sheet and image settings. A Job
Settings file can specify values for some or all sheet and image
settings. Settings include the media size and type, border color,
Dmax or Dmin, etc.
Categories of Job Settings

There are two categories of Job Settings:
• System Job Settings. These Job Settings files come

preconfigured in the Horizon imager. They include a Job Setting
for each media type and size combination, for the three receive
trays, and for the three job priorities. For a complete list of the
system Job Settings files, refer to Appendix B.
• Custom Job Settings. These Job Settings are created at the user
site. They can be entered at the control panel, or by sending a
text file to the imager via FTP or LPR protocols. The procedures
for creating custom Job Settings files are described in the Horizon
Imager Technical Manual.
Specifying a Job Settings File from a

DICOM User Application
Since the Horizon imager supports multiple Job Settings files, and
since those files are controlled by entering special Called AE Titles,
it is common to have several printer configurations set up in a
DICOM user application all pointing to a single Horizon imager. A
typical setup strategy creates separate profiles by media size and
type.
For example, the System Job Settings file that specifies DirectVista
8 x 10 blue film is 8x10-dvfb. To specify DirectVista 8 x 10 blue
film for a print job, the DICOM user application would use
8x10-dvfb as the Called AE Title when starting a Print Service Class
session with the Horizon imager. The DICOM user application may
also print color. Therefore, there will be a second printer setup on
the SCU with the AE title a-cvp.
4-4 Printing from DICOM Applications

The Horizon imager also supports IP aliasing for systems that do
not support configuring more than one AE title per IP address. For
more information about how multiple IP addresses and DICOM
printing to the Horizon imager can be implemented, refer to the
Hierarchy of Settings Used by the Horizon

Imager
For DICOM print jobs, the Horizon imager uses the following
sequence to determine which sheet and image settings to use:
Printing from DICOM

1. Specified Job Settings file (System or Custom).
Applications
2. For any sheet or image settings not specified in the Job Settings
file, look in the DICOM application settings.
3. For any sheet or image settings not specified in the Job Settings
file or DICOM application, uses the imager’s Default User
Settings.
For more information on the hierarchy of settings, refer to the
Horizon imager’s DICOM Conformance Statement, and to the

5
Printing from Windows
via PostScript
The printing procedures covered in this chapter assume that:
• The PostScript support option is installed in your Horizon

imager.
• The Horizon imager has been configured as a Windows desktop
printer on your workstation using the Horizon PostScript print
driver.
• You are sending print jobs from a Windows (Windows 98, Me,
NT 4.0, 2000, or XP) application.

• You are familiar, in general, with how to print from Windows
via PostScript
applications to a desktop printer.
Complete instructions for adding a Horizon imager as a desktop

printer are provided in the Horizon PostScript Driver Technical
Briefs, available in PDF format on the Horizon PostScript Drivers
CD-ROM.
For how to send PostScript files from a Macintosh, refer to the
Horizon Imager User’s Manual.
For how to send PostScript files from UNIX or Linux, refer to the

Introduction to PostScript
PostScript printing technology was developed to provide consistent,

predictable printing from every major computer platform to any
printing device that supports it.
There have been three PostScript technologies released since its
inception—levels 1, 2, and, the most recent version, 3. The Horizon
imager supports all three levels.
Printing from Windows Applications
For detailed descriptions about print job, sheet, and image

parameters, refer to the Horizon Imager Technical Manual.
Notes About Changing PostScript Parameters
• To avoid unpredictable results, change the defaults for only those

Horizon imager parameters listed in the Technical Manual.
• Settings changed via the Print dialog boxes will take precedence
over settings made at the imager.
5-2 Printing from Windows via PostScript

Changing Horizon PostScript Parameters—Windows 2000
and XP
3
NOTE: This procedure assumes that the PostScript driver for the Horizon imager has
already been installed on the workstation. For more information, refer to the “Windows 2000
Driver Installation—Horizon” or “Windows XP Driver Installation—Horizon” Technical Brief.
Refer to the Horizon User’s Manual for information on other versions of Windows.
8 1. Initiate the print job from the Windows application.

To change the The Print dialog box displays.
PostScript
parameters in 2. Make sure that the Horizon imager is the selected printer.
Windows 2000
and XP
3. Click the Properties button.
The Document Properties dialog box displays.
4. Click the Advanced button.
The Advanced Options dialog box displays.

via PostScript

5. Specify a Horizon media size and type combination from the
Paper Size drop-down list. The Horizon media choices begin
with “HZ.”
6. To specify any of the other Horizon PostScript parameter
settings, scroll to the Printer Features list of parameters.
7. When you are done changing settings, click OK to save your
changes.
The settings you have saved will be in effect for the current
session of the application from which you are printing. If you
open a new session of the application or print from a different
application, the parameters revert to their default settings.
5-4 Printing from Windows via PostScript

6
Default Print Job
Settings
Every print job has parameters associated with it that control how
the job is to be processed (for example, media size and type,
scaling, gamma, contrast, and so on).
The Horizon imager has a complete set of default settings for every
media type/size, sheet, and image parameter of a print job. The
default settings can be viewed and changed through the control
panel. Default settings are applied when no other source, such as
the application or PostScript driver, supplies settings.
CAUTION Use caution when changing the imager default settings. Changes could
affect prints made by other users. Use Job Settings to avoid affecting other users.
Most DICOM applications support some, if not all, image and sheet
settings. Commonly-supported settings include Dmin, Dmax, and
trim lines.
Since any setting that appears in the control panel also appears in
the PostScript driver, it is usually more convenient to change
settings in the driver rather than in the control panel of the Horizon
Imager. Default Print Job Settings
Refer to the Horizon Imager Technical Manual for a summary of

the print job parameters that can be changed.

Changing the Default Settings
Changing the Default Media Type and Size

One default media is specified for grayscale images, and one for
color images.
In practice, the PostScript driver or DICOM application will override
the Default Media setting. Default Media is available for the small
number of installations for which this is not the case.
When the imager receives a grayscale image, it prints the image to
the default grayscale media type and size, unless otherwise
specified. Likewise, when the imager receives a color image, it
prints the image to the default color media type and size.

To access the 2. Use the S and T keys to select the Default Media option, then
Default Media
settings
press the ENTER key.
3. Select the desired image type—Grayscale or Color. A settings
menu option is displayed for each available media type
supported by your imager.
In addition to the settings options, the Default Media menu also
contains an option to reset the settings.
6-2 Default Print Job Settings

Changing the Default User Settings
Default User Settings are located in the Administrative-level Main
Menu options.
8 1. Press the W key and, while holding it, press the MENU key.
To access the 2. Use the S and T keys to select the Default User Settings option,
Default User
then press the ENTER key. A settings menu option is displayed
Settings
for each available media type supported by your imager.
In addition to the settings options, the Default User Settings menu
also contains an option to reset the settings.
CAUTION If the imager’s settings were changed from the factory defaults prior to
being shipped (for example, to accommodate a special OEM configuration), resetting
to the factory defaults will not restore the “as shipped” settings. Instead, they will be
reset to the standard factory default values.
CAUTION Resetting to the factory defaults will affect prints made by other users. Use
caution when changing default settings. Typically, it is better to specify sheet and
image parameter settings from the DICOM application or a PostScript printer’s
settings, or use a Job Settings file that contains the values you need. For information
about Job Settings files, refer to the Horizon Imager Technical Manual.
Default Print Job Settings

Preventive Maintenance
7
Recommended Maintenance Schedule
The major cause of degraded imager performance and image output

quality is dirt and dust. Perform the following preventive
maintenance periodically.
Table 7-1. Recommended Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule Procedure on

Clean the thermal print head • Every 1000 sheets. page 7-3
and nosepiece
• If you notice image quality problems.
• If there is visible accumulation of debris.
Clean the platen roller and • Every 1000 sheets. page 7-3
donor guide bar
• If you notice image quality problems.
• If there is visible accumulation of debris.
• If the imager has trouble printing.
Clean the pick tires • Every 1000 sheets, or more often in dirty page 7-7
conditions.
• If the imager has trouble picking sheets from a

cassette.
• If the imager has trouble printing.
Horizon Start Manual 7-1

Table 7-1. Recommended Maintenance Schedule (cont.)
Maintenance Schedule Procedure on

Clean the barcode reader Every 12 months. Horizon User’s
window Manual
Clean the cassette area, sheet Every 2000 sheets to eliminate dust buildup and Horizon User’s
exit area, receive trays, prevent dirt from getting inside the imager. Manual
basement, and imager cabinet
with a platen roller wipe (refer
to “Horizon Cleaning Kits”
below)
Film calibration This calibration is done automatically whenever a page 8-1

new cassette is inserted for the first time. You can
also run this calibration manually at any time (for
example, if it has been more than three months since
the cassette was calibrated).
Horizon Cleaning Kits

The following cleaning kit is available to help you properly maintain
the Horizon imager:
• The Horizon Cleaning Kit (catalog no. SP-00130) includes special

wipes that you will need to clean the thermal print head, platen
roller, pick tires, and other internal components.
Some Horizon users may prefer to use the Horizon Cleaning
Cassette to clean the pick tires, rather than using the platen
roller cleaning wipe. The Horizon Cleaning Cassette, part
number SP-00279, can be ordered by contacting your Codonics
representative.
To order additional cleaning kits, contact Codonics at:
Phone: +1.440.243.1198
Toll Free: 800-444-1198 (USA Only)
Fax: +1.440.243.1334
Web: www.codonics.com
7-2 Preventive Maintenance

.
Cleaning the Thermal Print Head
and Platen Roller
1. Press the imager’s MENU key.

The Main Menu displays.
2. Select the Open Top Cover menu option.
The imager pauses and, after up to a minute to allow internal
components to cool, the top cover pops partially open.
3. Open the top cover all the way.
that are colored green (except for the pick tires, refer to the figure on page xx).
If a color ribbon is loaded, go to step 4. Otherwise, go to step 7.

4. Remove the color ribbon, as shown in the following figure.
Spring-loaded
spindles
3 NOTE: Care should be taken to protect the ribbon from dust and dirt when not loaded in the
imager. Avoid resting the ribbon on a table; static charge will attract dust from the table top.

5. From the Open Top Cover menu, select the Move Ribbon Carriage
menu option.
6. Press the T key to move the ribbon carriage down and out of
the way.
7. Locate the print bead and nosepiece, shown in the following
figure.
Carefully wipe along

print bead until clean
Nosepiece
Print bead
CAUTION To avoid thermal print head damage:
• Use only the print head cleaning wipe when cleaning.

• Do not touch the glass surface of the thermal print head with fingers;
wearing gloves is advised.
WARNING The thermal print head may be hot.

8. Using the print head cleaning wipe provided with the imager’s
cleaning kit, carefully wipe back and forth along the entire
length of the print bead line with moderate pressure. The
cleaning wipe may become discolored. Repeat the back and
forth motion until the print bead is completely clean.
9. Clean any dust or other contaminants from the nosepiece.
10. Looking in from the side of the imager, locate the orange or
white platen roller and donor guide bar, shown in the following
figure.
Platen Roller
Donor (orange or white)
guide bar
11. If the Move Ribbon Carriage menu is displayed, press the W key
to return to the Open Top Cover menu.
12. From the Open Top Cover menu, select the Rotate Platen menu
option.
The Rotate Platen menu is displayed.
13. Using the platen roller cleaning wipe provided with the imager’s
cleaning kit, rub the wipe in one direction only along the entire
length of the platen roller from end to end until all visible
contaminants are gone. Do not rub back and forth.

Press the S or T key to incrementally rotate the platen roller
so that you can clean its entire surface.
CAUTION Use only the platen roller cleaning wipe when cleaning the platen roller.
Damage to the platen roller may occur if the print head cleaning wipe is used.
14. Clean any dust or other contaminants from the donor guide bar
using the platen roller or print head cleaning wipe provided
with the imager’s cleaning kit.
15. Wait for the thermal print head and platen roller to dry
thoroughly.
CAUTION The thermal print head must be completely dry before attempting to use
the imager. Allowing the head to heat up again while still wet will cause damage.
If you need to reload the color ribbon, go to step 16. Otherwise

go to step 18.
16. From the Open Top Cover menu, select the Move Ribbon Carriage
menu option. Press the S key to move the ribbon carriage up
so you can reload the color ribbon.
17. Reload the color ribbon, as shown in the following figure.
Spring-loaded
spindles
Black (Supply)
Gray (Take-up)
18. Close the top cover.

Cleaning the Pick Tires
Some Horizon users may prefer to use the Horizon Cleaning

Cassette to clean the pick tires, rather than using the platen roler
cleaning wipe. The Horizon Cleaning Cassette, part number SP-
00279, can be ordered by contacting your Codonics
representative.
1. Press the imager’s PAUSE key, and wait until the imager enters the
Paused state.
2. Remove the receive trays, as shown in the following figure.
Receive trays
1 0"
8 "x
iz e
AS
x 1 7"
14"
WARNING With the receive trays removed, touch only those internal
components that are colored green (except for the pick tires, refer to the figure
on page xx). Remove rings, ties, jewelry, and other items, and tie back hair, so
that they do not fall into or get caught in the imager.

3. Place the receive trays on a flat surface, as shown in the
following figure.
Correct
Incorrect
4. Remove any cassettes from the supply slots.

5. Locate the pick tires.
There are three pickers, one for each supply slot. The topmost
picker is shown in the following figure.
Pick tires
Picker

6. Using the platen roller cleaning wipe provided with the imager’s
cleaning kit, wipe around each pick tire with the cleaning wipe.
The cleaning wipe may become discolored.
CAUTION Do not touch the pick tires with fingers; body oils from your fingers are hard
to remove and could eventually damage the tires.
CAUTION Use only the platen roller cleaning wipe when cleaning the pick tires. The
tires could be damaged if you use the print head cleaning wipe.
7. Wait for the pick tires to dry thoroughly.

8. Replace the receive trays and any media cassettes that were
removed.

8
Film Calibration
Film calibration is the process of characterizing a given combination
of imager and DirectVista grayscale film to allow the imager to
Film Calibration
compensate for imager-to-imager variation and supply
cassette-to-cassette variation.
When a DirectVista grayscale film cassette is loaded into the imager
for the first time, the imager will print a test sheet and read that test
sheet with the built-in densitometer, then recalibrate based on the
results.
You can also perform a film calibration manually.

To perform a The Main Menu displays.
film
calibration 2. Select the following menu options:
Utilities
Film Calibrate
The Film Calibration menu displays, allowing you to choose the

supply slot (referred to as Cassette 1, 2, or 3) in which the
DirectVista grayscale film cassette is loaded.
3. Select the appropriate supply slot, then press the ENTER key.
The imager prints a test sheet, recalibrating that cassette based
on the result.
3
NOTE: If the selected supply slot does not have a DirectVista grayscale film cassette
loaded, the calibration will not run.

9
Troubleshooting
Sources of Status Information
Control Panel
The control panel has ALERT and FAULT indicators, which light
when the imager needs attention.
Error Log
The imager logs error messages to a file.
Troubleshooting
1. Press the MENU key.
The Main Menu displays.
2. Select the following menu options:
Utilities
Error Log
Online Help for Displayed Messages

You can display help text for a message displayed in the Status
window by moving the selector arrow to the message, then pressing
the HELP key.

Troubleshooting Tables
Table 9-1. Startup and Print Job Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Causes Solutions

Imager does not power up Imager is not turned on. Push the power rocker switch at the
when pressing the back of the imager to the 1 (on) position,
(power) key at the control then retry pressing the key at the
panel. control panel (refer to “Powering On the
Imager—First Time” on page 1-8).
Power cord is not properly connected. Reset power cord on back of imager.
No power at the outlet. Try plugging another device into the

outlet to check whether there is any
power. If there isn’t power to the outlet,
then check to see why.
Internal fuse or power supply is bad. The internal power supply contains an
integrated fuse which is not user
serviceable. Contact technical support.
Control panel display Hardware component failed to initialize, Cycle power by pushing the rocker
shows an error during component failure. switch at the back of the imager to the 0
startup. (off) position. Wait 10 seconds. Refer to
“Powering On the Imager—First Time”
on page 1-8. If this does not clear the
condition, contact technical support,
making a note of the error message.
Imager does not respond Imager software has crashed. Press and hold down the key at the
to pressing any control control panel to force a shutdown. Wait
panel keys. for the imager to power down, then
press the key again to restart.
If this does not clear the condition, then

cycle power. Refer to “Powering On the
Imager—First Time” on page 1-8).
If this still does not clear the condition,

contact Codonics technical support.
9-2 Troubleshooting
Table 9-1. Startup and Print Job Troubleshooting (cont.)

Print jobs have been sent Internal problem with imager or with Check that network cable is properly
but the ACTIVE light never network connection. connected.
flashes.
Check that the Horizon imager’s
network settings are correct.
Check that the Horizon imager’s IP

address is set correctly at the host
sending the print job.
Trying to use an unsupported feature Check that you are using only features
(for example, unsupported media, or that were purchased for and enabled on
the source—DICOM or PostScript—is the imager.
not supported on your imager).
A temporary feature key has expired. Check the error log using the Error Log
function to see whether a required
feature is not enabled. Contact your
Codonics representative to purchase a
permanent corresponding feature key.
Images transfer but no Correct media not loaded. Look for message at the control panel
sheet is printed. status window, and load that requested
media type.
A temporary feature key has expired. Check the error log using the Error Log
Troubleshooting
function to see whether a required
feature is not enabled. Contact your
Codonics representative to purchase a
corresponding permanent feature key.
Trying to use an unsupported feature. Check that you are using only features
that were purchased for and enabled on
the imager.
Image transfers but the Unknown or corrupt image file format. Make sure images being sent to the
image’s cell on the printed imager are one of the supported
sheet is empty. Instead, formats.
the cell contains the
message “image Make sure the sending application is
processing failed.” not sending corrupt or incomplete
images.
Reinstall imager software.

Table 9-1. Startup and Print Job Troubleshooting (cont.)

Sheet and/or image Settings entered through the DICOM To use the Default User Settings
settings on printed sheets application interface a Job Setting are specified at the control panel, select a
do not reflect what is set overriding the imager’s Default User Horizon imager Called AE Title that
through the control panel. Settings. does not specify any Job Settings
parameters (for example, Print_SCP).
Also, do not specify any custom
settings through the DICOM application
interface or PostScript printer settings.
All settings will then defer to the
imager’s Default User Settings.
Status screen indicates Improper ventilation. Allow at least 10 cm (4 in.) at back and
“Head cooling, please sides of imager.
wait ...” for extended
period of time (greater Move imager to a cooler location.
than one minute), or this
message displays often.
Table 9-2. Sheet Jam Troubleshooting

Sheet jams or misfeeds. The imager is being operated in an area Check the media for curling or other
of high or low humidity that is outside of distortion. If there is distortion, replace
the specified range for the imager. This the media. Try to control temperature
can cause the media to curl. and humidity in the area where the
imager is located, or move the imager to
a more suitable location.
Sheet is still jammed in the imager. If a sheet is still jammed in the imager,
remove it (refer to “Clearing a Sheet
Jam” on page 9-9).
Dirty pick tires or platen roller. Clean the platen roller (refer to
“Cleaning the Thermal Print Head
and Platen Roller” on page 7-3) and the
pick tires (refer to “Cleaning the Pick
Tires” on page 7-7).
Sheets in the cassettes are blocked or To help prevent sheets from sticking
stuck together due to heat, humidity, or together, store cassettes upright (the
improper storage. way they come packed in their shipping
boxes), not lying flat.
Receive tray is full. Remove sheets from the receive tray.
9-4 Troubleshooting
Table 9-3. Image Quality Troubleshooting

Scratches (physical There is dirt on the thermal print head, Clean the thermal print head (refer to
abrasions) on the sheet. or a burr or abrasion on a component in “Cleaning the Thermal Print Head
the media path. and Platen Roller” on page 7-3).
Perform general cleaning procedures

(refer to the Horizon User’s Manual).
Spots or irregular streaks Dust on the sheet. Clean the thermal print head and platen
on the sheet. roller (refer to “Cleaning the Thermal
Print Head and Platen Roller” on
page 7-3).
Perform general cleaning procedures

Clear, hard-edged Blown element on the thermal print Need new thermal print head or cable.
vertical white streak on all head or bad cable. Contact technical support.
sheets.
Vertical streaking across Thermal print head needs to be Calibrate the thermal print head (refer
the entire sheet. calibrated. to the Horizon Technical Manual).
Dark spot that repeats Dust on the platen roller. Clean the platen roller (refer to
every few inches on the “Cleaning the Thermal Print Head
sheet. and Platen Roller” on page 7-3).
Troubleshooting
Multi-colored jagged The ribbon may be wrinkled on the Install a new ribbon [refer to “Changing
streaks on colored sheet. spool, or the ribbon is damaged. the Ribbon (ChromaVista)” on
page 3-7] and make another print.
Table 9-4. Media Cassette and Ribbon Troubleshooting

Printed sheets are falling Receive tray is full. Remove the sheets from the receive
from the imager. tray.
Imager is angled forward. Slightly raise height of surface below

front feet of imager.

Table 9-4. Media Cassette and Ribbon Troubleshooting (cont.)

The imager cannot read If the cassette is valid, the barcode label Check the barcode label position and/or
the cassette barcode. may not be correctly positioned or the clean the barcode reader window. If this
barcode reader window may be dirty. does not work, manually enter the
barcode number (refer to the Horizon
User’s Manual).
The imager indicates that There is a problem with the cassette’s Contact your Codonics representative.
the barcode is invalid. barcode.
The imager indicates that Additional sheets were inserted into the For quality control reasons, you cannot
the media is supply cassette beyond what was add sheets to a supply cassette.
contaminated or that the originally packaged.
sheet count has been
exceeded. The printer has been jamming. Perform general cleaning procedures
The imager indicates that A print job was received that requires a Load the appropriate cassette or purge
media needs to be media type/size that is not currently the print queue to remove that job (refer
loaded. loaded. to “Purging Print Jobs” on page 9-19).
The cassette is loaded but not seated Reseat the cassette.

properly.
Imager does not If the imager does not respond to Reboot the imager.
recognize that cassette is having the cassette inserted in any of
present. the slots, the software may not be
operating properly.
Cassette sensors are dirty. Clean the cassette sensors. Contact

technical support for details.
If only one slot is not working, that slot’s Move the cassette to a different slot.
cassette sensor may have failed. Then contact technical support.
The imager indicates that The imager does not support that media Contact your Codonics representative
a media supply cassette type/size option. to purchase that media option.
is not supported.
The imager indicates that The receive trays are not installed, or Properly install the receive trays.
the receive trays must be are not seated properly.
inserted.
The control panel The ribbon currently loaded is not a You must use Codonics ribbon.
indicates that no ribbon is Codonics ribbon.
loaded, when a ribbon is
loaded. Failed ribbon sensor. Contact technical support.
9-6 Troubleshooting
Table 9-4. Media Cassette and Ribbon Troubleshooting (cont.)

Film calibration failed. Film too light or too dark. Try using another cassette, or move the
cassette to another slot.
The film is facing the wrong way. Flip the top sheet of media upside down
and repeat calibration. If callibration is
successful, call technical support if you
believe that all sheets in the cassette
have been loaded upside down. For
quality control reasons, media should
never be reloaded into a cassette.
A jam prevented the film from moving. Check for and correct any sheet jams.
There is a problem with the imager. For Wearing rubber gloves, carefully fan the
example, two films were picked at once, media. To help prevent sheets from
or the imager is outside its operating sticking together, store cassettes
temperature. upright (the way they come packed in
their shipping boxes), not lying flat.
Make sure that the imager fan is

working, and that the room is within the
proper temperature and humidity
operating ranges (refer to Appendix A
for operating specifications).
Troubleshooting
Table 9-5. Miscellaneous Troubleshooting

Control panel displays Smart Card is not firmly seated. Remove and insert the Smart Card.
“Invalid smart card.”
Incorrect Smart Card is inserted from Reinsert the imager’s original Smart
another model imager. Card.
Smart Card is damaged. Contact technical support for a

replacement.
Experiencing connection Running DICOM Lite on imager, and Contact technical support about
errors at console or need more connections than is upgrading to full DICOM.
workstation from which provided by DICOM Lite.
DICOM print jobs are
sent.

Status Message Tables
Common Cassette Status Messages

The following table lists the common cassette-related status
messages.
Table 9-6. Cassette Status Messages
Message Explanation
Barcode error The supply cassette’s barcode cannot be read.
Calibrating The imager is performing a calibration.
When performing a film calibration (when a DirectVista

grayscale film cassette is first inserted, or initiated manually
through the Main Menu), the “calibrating” message toggles
with supply information.
Checking cassette The imager is reading the supply cassette’s barcode, or waiting
to read the barcode (for example, if the top cover is open, bar
code will not be read).
Media contaminated Imager believes the loaded cassette should have exhausted its
media supply.
Media jam A jam has occurred with media from the indicated cassette.
Media size, type, Indicates the type, size, and sheet count of the media cassette
and count inserted in the corresponding supply slot. For example,
14x17 DV Blue 53, indicating the cassette currently has 53
sheets of 14 x 17-in. DirectVista blue film.
No cassette No cassette is loaded in the supply slot.
Printing The imager is printing from the indicated cassette.
Unsupported media The media in a loaded supply cassette is not supported by the
imager (for example, ChromaVista color film is loaded but that
media option was not purchased with the imager).
Imager software is out of date.
Cleaning The imager is cleaning the picking system.
9-8 Troubleshooting
Color Ribbon Status
The following table lists the color ribbon status indications.
Table 9-7. Color Ribbon Status Indications
Indication Explanation
Blank; the imager supports only DirectVista grayscale media.
Ribbon loaded. Ribbon type indicated (CMY for

CMY
cyan/magenta/yellow).
Ribbon loaded but the ribbon is spent.

OUT
Ribbon not loaded (and the imager does support ChromaVista

color media).
State of ribbon being determined.

WAIT
Ribbon loaded but in an error condition.

ERR
Troubleshooting
Clearing a Sheet Jam
A sheet may occasionally get jammed in the imager. If this happens:
• The imager goes offline.

• A fault message displays.
• The area at which the jam occurred is indicated in the Status
window.
• The FAULT indicator lights.
• An audible fault beep sounds.

• The imager pauses while the thermal print head cools, then
partially pops open the top cover.
The message in the Status screen will be one of the following:
• Clear jam from cassette X. This message indicates that the sheet
is:
- Still in 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 9-11).
• Clear jam from the printing area. This message indicates that
the sheet has jammed while printing and is:
- Stuck in the lower part of the imager.
- Stuck in the upper part of the imager. The upper part of the
imager includes the thermal print head/platen roller area, the
capstan/pinch roller area, the diverter, and the receive trays.
9-10 Troubleshooting
The following figure shows the media path, and indicates the lower
and upper parts of the imager.
Upper Part
Ribbon
Receive carriage Pinch
trays
Diverter Capstan
Platen Roller
Hide track
Print head
Cassettes
Media guides
Cassette doors
Basement Pickers Pick tires
Lower Part
Cross-Section of Imager, Showing Internal Media Path
Troubleshooting
Clearing a jam from these likely locations is described in the
following topics.

Clearing a Jam from a Cassette
8 1. Gently pull out the supply cassette indicated on the Status

screen.
To clear a jam
indicated by 2. Check to see if the sheet is sticking out from the cassette or the
“Clear jam
from cassette
supply slot.
X” • 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).
WARNING With the top cover open, touch only those internal components that
are colored green (except for the pick tires, refer to the figure on page xx).
Receive trays
1 0"
8 "x
iz e
AS
x 1 7"
14"
following figure.
Correct
Incorrect
6. Remove all cassettes from the supply slots.

7. Look down into 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 (refer to the figure on page 9-11) and gently
remove the sheet, or push the corresponding cassette flap
down and feed the sheet back out the supply slot opening.
Troubleshooting
CAUTION Do not touch the pick tires; body oils from your fingers are hard to remove
and could eventually damage the tires.
• If you see the leading edge in the upper part of the imager,
gently pull the sheet out through the top of the imager.
CAUTION To avoid damaging internal components, use care when removing a sheet
from the media path in the upper part of the imager.
8. Discard the sheet.
CAUTION Never put a sheet back in the cassette. Dust or oil from your finger will
affect the image quality.

9. If the top cover is open, close it.
After a few seconds, the Status screen displays and printing
resumes if jobs are queued.
Clearing a Jam from the Printing Area
3
NOTE: When a jam occurs, the imager disengages all motors to allow you to safely pull out
the sheet.
8 1. Open the top cover (which has already been partially opened by
the imager).
To clear a jam
indicated by
“Clear jam
from the
printing area”
WARNING With the top cover open, touch only those internal components that
are colored green (except for the pick tires, refer to the figure on page xx).
Receive trays
1 0"
8 "x
iz e
AS
x 1 7"
14"
following figure.
Correct
Incorrect
4. Remove all cassettes from the supply slots.

5. Check to see if the sheet is sticking out from one of the cassettes
or supply slots.
• If the sheet is sticking out from one of the cassettes or supply
slots, pull it out gently; then go to step 7.
• If the sheet IS NOT sticking out from one of the cassettes or
Troubleshooting
supply slots, go to the next step.
6. Look down into 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 (refer to the figure on page 9-11) and gently
remove the sheet, or push the corresponding cassette flap
down and feed the sheet back out the supply slot opening.
CAUTION Do not touch the pick tires; body oils from your fingers are hard to remove
and could eventually damage the tires.

• If you see the leading edge in the upper part of the imager,
gently pull the sheet out through the top of the imager.
CAUTION To avoid damaging internal components, use care when removing a sheet
from the media path in the upper part of the imager.
3
NOTE: To access the jammed sheet, you may need to remove the ribbon and/or move the
ribbon carriage down using the Load/Remove Ribbon option in the Open Top Cover
menu.
• If the leading edge is through the diverter, gently pull the

sheet out through the diverter (refer to the figure on
page 9-11).
7. Discard the sheet.
CAUTION Never put a sheet back in the cassette. Dust or oil from your finger will
affect the image quality.
8. If the top cover is open, close it.

After a few seconds, the Status screen displays and printing
resumes if jobs are queued.
Reinstalling Media Guides
When clearing sheet jams, the media guides could accidently come
out of their slots.
Media guides
8 1. Slide the media guide into the imager through the cassette slots,
as shown in the following figure.
To reinstall the
Troubleshooting
media guides

2. Insert the bottom leg of the media guide in both sides of the
imager, as shown in the following figure.
Do not damage sensor
CAUTION Be careful not to scratch the polished sheet metal or damage the sensor
near the upper guide notch.
3. Rotate the top leg into place, as shown below.
CAUTION Make sure you do not over-rotate the media guide, as shown below.
4. Repeat the procedure for the second media guide.
Purging Print Jobs
If necessary, you can purge all queued print jobs in the imager.
Troubleshooting
To purge all The Main Menu displays.
queued print
jobs 2. Select the following menu options:
Utilities
Purge Print Jobs
You are prompted to confirm the purge operation.

3. To continue with the purge, press the ENTER key.
All print jobs are purged, and the Utilities menu is displayed
again.
CAUTION Use care when running the Purge Print Jobs function. This function will
purge other users’ print jobs as well as yours.

Contacting Technical Support
For questions regarding your Horizon imager, please first refer to

this manual, which describes the features and operations.
Technical assistance is available by phone at:
+1.440.243.1198
Phone support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Technical assistance is available on the web at:
www.codonics.com
When contacting Codonics for technical support, please have the
following information on hand:
• The imager’s serial number (on the back of the imager)
• The imager’s license code (printed on the License Code
Certificate which came with the imager, and on the imager’s
Smart Card)
• Any control panel status or error messages related to the problem
A
Specifications
Print Technology: Dye-diffusion and direct thermal
Resolution: 319.5 dpi (12.6 pixels/mm)
Throughput: Up to 100 films per hour
Grayscale
Contrast Resolution: 12 bits (4096)
Color Resolution: 16.7 million colors, 256 levels each of cyan, magenta, and
yellow
Media Inputs: 3 supply cassettes, up to 100 sheets each;
1 color ribbon
Media Outputs: 3 receive trays; 50-sheet capacity each
Media Sizes: 8 x 10-in.
11 x 14-in.
14 x 17-in.
A-Size Paper
A-4 Size Paper
Media Types: DirectVista film (blue and clear)
DirectVista grayscale paper
ChromaVista color film (optional)
ChromaVista color paper (optional)
Dmax: ≥ 3.1 OD with DirectVista film
Archival: ≥ 20 years for DirectVista film when stored under ANSI
extended-term storage conditions
Supply Cassettes: All media is pre-packaged in factory-sealed, disposable
Specifications
cassettes
Interfaces: 10/100 Base-T Ethernet (RJ-45)
Serial diagnostic port
UPS monitor port
Network Protocols: Standard: FTP, LPR
Optional: DICOM, Windows networking printing
Horizon Starter Manual A-1

Image Formats: Standard: TIFF, GIF, PCX, BMP, PGM, PPM, XWD, JPEG,
PNG, SGI (RGB), Sun Raster (RAS), Targa (TGA)
Optional: DICOM, PostScript compatibility
Image Quality: Automatic calibration using built-in densitometer
Image Control: Contrast, Gamma, Medical Color Matching (MCM), Polarity,
Rotate, Saturation, Scaling
Sheet Control: Background, Border Fill, Captions, Coverage, Image Warning,
Dmax, Dmin, Film View, Look-Up Tables (LUT)
Sheet Formatting: Variable Multiformatting™ (VMF™), Fixed Multiformatting
(FMF), 35mm Slidemaker™
Control Panel: Large, backlit LCD display
Status lights: Online, Alert, Fault, and Activity
Power and menu navigation buttons
Processor: Intel
Memory: 256-MB RAM
Hard Disk: 10 GB or greater (8 GB available for spooling)
Removable Disk: 100-MB Zip Disk for software upgrades
Smart Card: 16 KB or greater for storing configuration data
Power: Universal Input: 100–120/230 V~ 50/60 Hz
600 W printing, 150 W idle
Weight: 35.8 kg (79 lbs)
Engine Dimensions: 36.8 cm H, 52.1 cm W, 61 cm L
(14.5 in. H, 20.5 in. W, 24 in. L)
Environment: Operating:
Temperature: 15 to 30ºC (59 to 86ºF)
Ambient temperature
for maximum print
speed: 22.2ºC (72ºF)
Humidity: 10% to 80% noncondensing
Storage:
Temperature: -22.2 to 50.6ºC (-8 to 123ºF)
Humidity: 5% to 85% noncondensing
A-2 Specifications
IEC 601 Classification: Class I equipment, type ordinary IXP0, continuous with
intermittent loading.
Laser Classification: Class 1 laser product according to IEC 60825-1 and
21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11.
UL, cUL 2601
Classification: Class 1 equipment, type ordinary IXPO, continuous with
intermittent loading. Suitable for use in the U.S.A. on a
center-tapped, 240-V, single-phase circuit.
Specifications
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System Job Settings Files
B
System Job Settings Files
The table on the following pages lists the preconfigured System Job
Settings files. There is a System Job Settings file for each possible
media type and size. System Job Settings files contain only Media
Type and Media Size parameters.
The DefaultGrayscale and DefaultColor system Job Settings files
cause the imager to use the Default Medias set at the control panel.
Horizon Starter Manual B-1

System Job Settings File Corresponding Use
DefaultGrayscale Imager uses the media set for Grayscale in the
Default Media menu at the control panel
DefaultColor Imager uses the media set for Color in the Default
Media menu at the control panel
8x10-dvfb 8x10 DirectVista film (blue)
8x10-dvfc 8x10 DirectVista film (clear)
11x14-dvp 11x14 DirectVista paper
14x17-dvp 14x17 DirectVista paper
a-dvp A-size DirectVista paper
a-cvp A-size ChromaVista paper
a-cvf A-size ChromaVista film
a-cvt A-size ChromaVista film
a4-dvp A4-size DirectVista paper
a4-cvp A4-size ChromaVista paper
a4-cvf A4-size ChromaVista film
a4-cvt A4-size ChromaVista film
priority-high Sets print job priority to high
priority-medium Sets print job priority to medium
priority-low Sets print job priority to low
receive-1 Forces sheet output to receive tray 1
syngofilm Special OEM-specific Job Settings
B-2 System Job Settings Files

Index
Numerics cancel print jobs, 9-19

cassettes
"checking cassettes" message, 2-5, 9-8
10/100 Base-T "no cassette" message, 2-5, 9-8
Ethernet hubs, 1-7 changing, 3-4 to 3-5
clearing a jam, 9-12
Index
loading media, 1-15
A media, 3-1 to 3-10
status messages, 2-5, 9-8
Active indicator, 2-9 supply slots, 3-2
activity indicator, connector panel, 2-2 troubleshooting, 9-5
administrative menu options, 2-11, 6-3 Category 5, RJ-45 cables, 1-7
Alert indicator, 2-4, 2-9, 9-1 changing a supply cassette, 3-4 to 3-5
arrow selector in menus, 2-10 ChromaVista color media
break-off leaders, 3-6
changing the ribbon, 3-7 to 3-9
B destroying the ribbon, 3-9
ribbon status indications, 2-6, 9-9
barcode types and sizes, 3-10
"barcode error" message, 9-8 use precautions, -xxii
barcode reader window cleaning kits
cleaning schedule, 7-2 ordering, 7-2
base IP address for Horizon imager, 1-13 cleaning precautions, -xxii
basement, 1-5 CMY indicator, 2-4
scratches, 1-5 CNFG (configuration) label, -xvi
basic imager operations, 2-1 to 2-11 Codonics
break-off leaders, 3-6 email address, -x
phone numbers, -x, 7-2
product information, -x
C technical support, 9-20
web site, 7-2
color management
calibration
precautions, -xxiv
"calibrating film" message, 2-5
color ribbon
"calibrating" message, 9-8
status indications, 2-6, 9-9
film calibration schedule, 7-2
troubleshooting, 9-5
Called AE Titles
compliance label, -xv
Job Settings files‚ using to specify, 4-4
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location, -xii label, -xvii
components, safe to touch, -xx Ethernet
confidentiality‚ patient, 3-9 cable jack, 1-7
configuration number, -xvi connecting cable, 1-6
connecting the imager, 2-2 crossover cable, 1-8, 1-10
connectors, 2-2 hub, 1-7, 1-8, 1-10
console connector, 2-2 European disposal requirements, -xi
control panel expansion slot, 2-2
illustration, 2-8
imager operating status, 9-1
indicators, 2-9 F
conventions used in this manual, -vii to -ix
crossover cable, 1-8 Fault indicator, 2-4, 2-9, 9-1
Custom Job Settings files, 4-4 Fault tone, 2-10
file transfer
precautions, -xxiv
D film
path through imager, 9-11
date code, -xvi see also media
default print job settings, 6-1 to 6-3 film calibration, 8-1
Default User Settings schedule, 7-2
changing, 6-3 film jams
DefaultColor Job Settings file, B-2 clearing, 9-9 to 9-16
DefaultGrayscale Job Settings file, B-2 troubleshooting, 9-4
delete print jobs, 9-19 front panel, see control panel
DICOM FTP
conformance statement, 4-2 file transfer precautions, -xxiv
definition, 4-1
DICOM applications
configuring, 4-2 H
printing from, 4-1 to 4-5
specifying media type and size, 4-3 hardware variations
DirectVista grayscale media precautions, -xxv
film calibration, 8-1 help
types and sizes, 3-10 message area, 2-10
use precautions, -xxii troubleshooting information, 9-1
disposal requirements, -xi hide track, 1-5
donor guide bar Horizon imager
cleaning, 7-3 to 7-6 adding to a simple network, 1-10
cleaning schedule, 7-1 base IP address, 1-13
basement, 1-5
basic operations, 2-1 to 2-11
E changing default media type and size, 6-2
changing Default User Settings, 6-3
electronic emissions notices, -xviii changing PostScript parameters in Windows,
error log, 9-1 5-2 to 5-4
ESD cleaning precautions, -xxii
caution, -xvii color management precautions, -xxiv
I-2 Index
compliance, -xv quality troubleshooting, 9-5
configuration number, -xvi indications for use of the imager, -xxv
date code, -xvi indicators
default print job settings, 6-1 to 6-3 Alert, 2-4, 9-1
disposal requirements, -xi CMY, 2-4
electronic emissions notices, -xviii color ribbon status, 2-6, 9-9
error log, 9-1 control panel, 2-9
file transfer precautions, -xxiv Fault, 2-4, 9-1
film calibration, 8-1 network activity, 2-2
front view, 2-1 network speed, 2-2
hardware variations precautions, -xxv OK, 2-4
hide track, 1-5 ribbon, 2-4
hierarchy of print job settings, 4-5 installation
image scaling precautions, -xxiv preparing for, 1-1
indications for use, -xxv interference, radio and television, -xviii
installing, 1-2 to 1-6 internal components safe to touch, -xx
internal components safe to touch, -xx IP addresses
laser warnings, -xiv format, 1-11
Index
location precautions, -xxi Horizon base address, 1-13
media use precautions, -xxii specifying for Horizon imager, 1-11 to 1-14
modification codes, -xvi specifying for other devices on the network, 1-14
online help, 9-1
operational state indicators, 2-4
packaging, 1-2 J
power key, 2-3
powering off, 2-7 jams
powering on, 2-3 clearing, 9-9 to 9-16
powering on for first time, 1-8 troubleshooting, 9-4
preparing for installation, 1-1 Job Settings files
preparing for shipment, 1-15 custom, 4-4
preventive maintenance, 7-1 to 7-9 system, 4-4, B-1 to B-2
rear connectors, 2-2
rear view, 2-2
safety precautions, -xix K
serial number label, -xvi
specifications, A-1 to A-3
keys
specifying IP addresses, 1-11 to 1-14
control panel, -viii
technical support, 9-20
temperature warnings, -xv
troubleshooting, 9-1 to 9-20
voltage warnings, -xiii
L
hubs, Ethernet, 1-7
laser warnings, -xiv
leaders, ChromaVista color media, 3-6
I LEDs, see indicators
license code
where found, 9-20
image scaling
loading cassettes, 3-4 to 3-5
precautions, -xxiv
loading media, 3-4 to 3-5
images

loading ribbon, 3-7 to 3-9 modem connectors, 2-2
local area networks (LAN), 1-10 modification codes, -xvi
location precautions, -xxi
log files
error log, 9-1 N
LPR
file transfer precautions, -xxiv network activity indicator, 2-2
network connector, 1-7, 2-2
network speed indicator, 2-2
M networks
adding the Horizon imager, 1-10
Main Menu, 2-10 simple, 1-10
displaying administrative options, 2-11, 6-3 nosepiece
maintenance cleaning, 7-3 to 7-6
recommended schedule, 7-1 cleaning schedule, 7-1
media
"calibrating film" message, 2-5
"calibrating" message, 9-8 O
"checking cassette" message, 2-5, 9-8
"cleaning" message, 9-8 OK indicator, 2-4
"media contaminated" message, 9-8 Online indicator, 2-9
"media jam" message, 9-8 operational state, 2-4
"no cassette" message, 2-5, 9-8 ordering cleaning kits, 7-2
"printing" message, 2-5, 9-8 ordering media, 3-10
"unsupported media" message, 9-8
break-off leaders for ChromaVista color media,
3-6 P
cassette-related messages, 2-5, 9-8
cassettes, 3-1 to 3-10
packing the imager, 1-15
changing default size and type, 6-2
paper
handling and storage, 3-1 to 3-10
loading cassettes, 1-15
see also media
ordering, 3-10
paper jams
clearing, 9-9 to 9-16
selecting from Windows applications, 5-4
troubleshooting, 9-4
setting type and size via DICOM, 4-3
parts safe to touch, -xx
size, type, and count status message, 2-5, 9-8
patch cable, 1-8
supply slots, 3-2
patient confidentiality, 3-9
troubleshooting cassettes, 9-5
pick tires
troubleshooting jams, 9-4
cleaning, 7-7 to 7-9
types and sizes, 3-10
cleaning schedule, 7-1
use precautions, -xxii
platen
media guides, reinstalling, 9-17
menu options
control panel, -viii
Platen and Print Head Cleaning Kit, 7-2
menu paths, -viii
PostScript
menus
changing parameters from Windows, 5-2 to 5-4
scroll indicator, 2-11
introduction, 5-2
misfeeds, 9-9 to 9-16
I-4 Index
printing from Windows applications, 5-1 to 5-4 S
power key, 2-3
Power menu, bypassing, 2-7
power rocker switch, 1-8 safety
powering off the Horizon imager, 2-7 internal components, safe to touch, -xx
powering on for first time, 1-8 location of labels, -xii
powering on the Horizon imager, 2-3 precautions, -xix
precautions scratches
cleaning, -xxii on imager basement, 1-5
color management, -xxiv on sheet, 9-5
file transfer via FTP and LPR, -xxiv scroll indicator in menus, 2-11
hardware variations, -xxv selector arrow in menus, 2-10
image scaling, -xxiv serial number
location, -xxi where found, 9-20
media use, -xxii serial number label, -xvi
safety, -xix settings
preventive maintenance, 7-1 to 7-9 print jobs, defaults, 6-1 to 6-3
recommended schedule, 7-1 sheet jams
Index
print jobs clearing, 9-9 to 9-16
purging, 9-19 troubleshooting, 9-4
print parameters sheets
default settings, 6-1 to 6-3 path through imager, 9-11
print quality problems, 9-5 shipping the imager, 1-15
printing simple network
from DICOM applications, 4-1 to 4-5 with Ethernet crossover cable, 1-11
troubleshooting, 9-2 with Ethernet hub, 1-10
purge print jobs, 9-19 specifications, A-1 to A-3
purpose of Starter Manual, -ix speed indicator, connector panel, 2-2
Starter Manual, purpose, -ix
startup
Q troubleshooting, 9-2
status
cassette-related messages, 2-5, 9-8
quality problems with prints, 9-5 color ribbon indicator, 2-6, 9-9
Status screen
description, 2-4
R Status window
Alert messages, 2-10
radio interference, -xvii, -xviii description, 2-4
recycling requirements, -xi Fault messages, 2-10
removing jams, 9-9 to 9-16 supply cassettes, see cassettes
returning the imager to Codonics, 1-15 supply slots, 3-2
ribbon status, 3-3
changing, 3-7 to 3-9 Supply window, description, 2-4
destroying, 3-9 System Job Settings files, 4-4, B-1 to ??
indicator, 2-4 system Job Settings files, ?? to B-2
loading, 1-15
RJ-45 cables, Category 5, 1-7

T
technical support, 9-20
television interference, -xviii
temperature warnings, -xv
thermal print head
troubleshooting, 9-1 to 9-20
cassettes, 9-5
color ribbon, 9-5
image quality, 9-5
miscellaneous, 9-7
print jobs, 9-2
sheet jams, 9-4
startup, 9-2
turning off the imager, 2-7
turning on the imager, 2-3
U
unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable, 1-7
UPS (uninterruptible power supply), 1-3
UPS connector, 2-2
use of the imager‚ indications for, -xxv
V
voltage warnings, -xiii
W
warnings
laser, -xiv
temperature, -xv
voltage, -xiii
WEEE disposal requirements, -xi
wide area networks (WAN), 1-10
Windows applications
changing PostScript parameters, 5-2 to 5-4
PostScript printing from, 5-1 to 5-4
I-6 Index
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Codonics® Catalog Number H-START-EN

European Authorized Representative:

Manual Conventions .................................................................................... -vii

Horizon Starter Manual iii

Chapter 1: Setting Up the Imager

Preparing for Installation............................................................................. 1-1

Chapter 2: Basic Imager Operations

Horizon Imager Components...................................................................... 2-1

Chapter 4: Printing from DICOM Applications

Introduction to DICOM ................................................................................ 4-1

Chapter 5: Printing from Windows via PostScript

Introduction to PostScript ........................................................................... 5-2

Chapter 6: Default Print Job Settings

Changing the Default Settings .................................................................... 6-2

Horizon Starter Manual v

Recommended Maintenance Schedule...................................................... 7-1

Chapter 8: Film Calibration

Sources of Status Information .................................................................... 9-1

Appendix B: System Job Settings Files

The 8 icon indicates the beginning of a procedure. The steps

8 1. Press the MENU key.

Horizon Starter Manual vii

Control Panel Keys

Control Panel Menu Options

Cautions and Warnings

Purpose and Scope

Refer to this Starter Manual for procedures on how to perform the

• Setting up the imager

Horizon Starter Manual ix

For technical assistance with Codonics products, call the Codonics

Disposal of this product shall be in accordance with all applicable

Horizon Starter Manual xi

Location of Safety and Compliance Labels

Shock warning label

Hot surface warning label

label 1 LASE AVOID

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to

Horizon Starter Manual xiii

WARNING Use of controls or adjustments to the performance of procedures

Safety interlocks are marked by the following label. They are

CLASS 2 LASER RADIATION WHEN

Horizon Starter Manual xv

• The serial number (SN), which uniquely identifies the unit.

Serial number Date code

Configuration number Modification codes

Potential for Radio Frequency Interference

Horizon Starter Manual xvii

• Reorient the receiving antenna

If necessary, you should consult Codonics technical support or an

Horizon Starter Manual xix

Top cover releases

Upper fender releases

Internal Components That Are Colored Green (called out in the

• Do not place imager in a high humidity or high dust area.

Horizon Starter Manual xxi

Horizon Starter Manual xxiii

The Codonics, Inc., family of Horizon imagers produces

Horizon Starter Manual xxv