Kodak 8000C User manual

Brand: Kodak

Model: 8000C

Type: User manual

Kodak 8000C Panorex/Ceph

User Guide

Getting started

1. Make sure both computers are on. Kodak 8000C only works with “Xray” computer, not “Server”

computer

2. Make sure area is clear when adjusting height, rotation, etc. and obtaining images

3. Perform a blank panorex to test function (can turn off x-ray emission by selecting icon on

HUD; icon currently indicates x-ray emission active)

4. Disinfect bite stick, temple rests, chin rest, and hand grips

5. Can turn on voice assistance by clicking icon on HUD (icon currently indicates off)

Obtaining a patient panorex

Turn on machine (button located on hood as

indicated by arrow)

Obtaining a patient panorex

Put new sleeve on bite stick for each new patient

Sleeves located in white box in x-ray supply

cabinet

Disinfect bite stick between patients with surface

disinfectant

Obtaining a patient panorex

Make sure collimator selector is set to Panoramic

Obtaining a patient panorex

Select patient from Practice Works and launch

Kodak Digital Imaging Software as if obtaining an

intraoral radiograph

Use “Test, Test” for blank or practice

images

Click button for New Panoramic Image (indicated

by arrow)

Obtaining a patient panorex

Click “Patient” to select patient parameters

You don’t need to change the program or

parameters, it is already set for panorex

Obtaining a patient panorex

Lower sensor block manually to obtain panorex

Left image: sensor block is lowered for panorex

Right image: sensor block is raised (clicks into

place) only for cephalometric images

Note: make sure sensor block is lowered before

resetting arm position!!!!!!!!

Obtaining a patient panorex

Re-zero the rotating arm by clicking the

Movement Reset button on the control panel or in

the Panoramic HUD on the computer (same icon

as on control panel)

Obtaining a patient panorex

Failure to reset arm will result in error in system

status window when attempting to acquire an

image

Note Movement Reset button on HUD (red

arrow)

Obtaining a patient panorex

Patients should stand but can sit. Adjust height of

unit accordingly. Make sure patient removes

glasses, jewelry, necklaces, earrings, etc.

Position lasers as indicated. Can turn on lasers on

control panel or Pano HUD

Use lead apron that covers front and drapes flat

on shoulders. When in position, instruct patient to

keep still, hold onto the hand grips, close eyes,

swallow saliva, move tongue to roof of mouth, and

breath through their nose

Obtaining a patient panorex

Panorex takes approximately 14 seconds to

acquire. When ready, stand behind screen and

activate image acquisition by holding button down

for entire duration

Releasing button too early will result in error.

Common Error Messages: Panorex

Obtaining a patient ceph

Obtaining a patient cephalometric

Follow steps to turn on Kodak 8000C,

Practiceworks, and Kodak Digital Imaging

Software

Select New Ceph Image by clicking on icon

indicated by arrow.

Note: remember to disinfect and dry head clamps,

ear cones, and nasion support with surface

disinfectant

Obtaining a patient cephalometric

Select the desired program

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Kodak 8000C User manual

Kodak 8000C User manual

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