Section 1 – Introduction/Specifications
1999 Rev
. B
Kodak DryView 8300 Laser Imager Customer First Service Manual
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Section 1 – Introduction/Specifications
1-1. Introduction
1-1-1. Purpose of this Manual
This manual is designed for trained in-service personnel who are responsible for “Customer-First” service
of the DryView 8300 Laser Imager. The Customer-First level of service includes basic machine problem
analysis and repair, as well as periodic preventive maintenance.
Special training is required to perform the service tasks described in this manual. Service attempts by
untrained personnel that result in damage to the system are the responsibility of the user. Training can be
provided at the user site by an experienced technician.
Note
For help with any machine problem not covered in this manual, the service technician should call for
service.
1-1-2. Introducing the DryView 8300 Laser Imager
The DryView 8300 Laser Imager is a continuous tone laser imager with an integrated
photothermographic film developer. The imager uses 8 by 10 inch (20.3 by 25.4 cm) DryView Laser
Imaging Film, which is packaged in 100-sheet cartons.
1-1-3. How the DryView 8300 Laser Imager Works
The following sequence occurs each time the imager receives a print command. The circled numbers in
Figure 1-1 correspond with the numbered steps below. The dashed lines in the illustration indicate the film
path.
1. Film Feed– A sheet of film is driven from the supply tray and into separation rollers.
2. Film Separation– Rollers check for more than one sheet of film, then drive a single sheet into the
exposure module.
3. Film Exposure– A laser beam exposes the sheet of film, and the sheet is guided into the film
developer.
4. Film Development– The film develops as it passes over a heated drum.
5. Image Quality Check– The film is driven out of the film developer, through the densitometer, and out to
the receive tray. The densitometer is a key element in the Automatic Quality Control process. It allows
the imager to automatically adjust image processing parameters to ensure optimum image quality. The
imager adjusts parameters each time it prints a calibration sample. Calibration samples are printed
whenever:
The imager is powered on.
The film tray is inserted in the imager.
The user requests a sample from the Setup Menu.
A calibration sheet has not been printed for 24 hours.
The imager wakes up from energy saver mode.