Technical data

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Trouble Possible Cause Corrective Action
6. Image is too dark. • PSP has been overexposed • Use 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. • When inserting PSP into
feed slot, be sure to “feel”
for resistance of light seal
brush, align PSP, and then
push down uniformly on
top edge of PSP.
8. Image contains ghost
images or shadows.
• PSP was not completely
erased prior to use.
• Imaging Plate was exposed
with the back of the IP facing
the tubehead.
• PSP has been stored too
long in cassette.
• Partial erasure of the image
due to exposure to light
during handling of the PSP
• Make sure ScanX is oper-
ating with eraser turned
on (blue LED indicator
above the ERASER switch
is illuminated steadily).
• Make sure
the plates are
inserted properly into the
barrier envelope or cas-
sette with the proper orien-
tation to the X-ray source.
• Do not store PSPs in cas
-
settes for more than 24
hours.
• Do not leave exposed
PSPs in well lit areas.
Transfer PSPs from their
protective cassettes to the
ScanX within one hour of
exposure.
9. Image shows
artifacts or white or
black lines.
• The PSP surface is not
clean and has dirt, stains or
scratches on it.
• ScanX plate transport path
may contain an obstruction,
debris or dust.
• Clean the PSP. If the PSP
is scratched or stained, do
not reuse.
• Clean transport path using
a ScanX Cleaning Sheet.