Technical data

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Trouble Possible Cause Corrective Action
6. Image is too
dark.
• PSP has been overexposed • Use imaging software to adjust
brightness. If this is not possible,
retake image with proper (lower)
exposure and a newly erased PSP.
7 Image appears
skewed on
monitor.
• PSP was fed skewed into
the inlet ring.
•
Verify that the PSP is fed in
straight behind the inlet ring.
8 Image contains
ghost images or
shadows.
• PSP was not completely
erased prior to use.
• Imaging Plate was exposed
with the back of the plate
facing the tubehead.
• PSP has been stored too
long in plate protector or
cassette.
• Partial erasure of the
image due to exposure to
light during handling of
the PSP.
• Make sure ScanX is operating
with eraser turned on (blue LED
indicator above the ERASER
switch is illuminated steadily).
• Make sure the plates are inserted
properly into the plate protector
or cassette with the proper side
to the X-ray source.
•
Do not store PSPs in plate
protector or cassettes for more
than 24 hours.
•
Do not leave exposed PSPs in
well lit areas. Even inside plate
protectors, some light may
penetrate and partially erase
the PSP. Transfer PSPs from their
plate protectors to the ScanX
within one hour of exposure.
9 Image shows
artifacts.
• The PSP surface is not
clean and has dirt, stains
or scratches on it.
• ScanX plate transport path
may contain debris.
• Clean the PSP. If the PSP is scratched
or stained, do not reuse.
• Clean transport path using a
ScanX Cleaning Sheet.