AGFA Healthcare's HardCopy System

Agfa HealthCare has put several years of experience with Direct Digital printing into designing the DRYSTAR 5x0x and DRYSTAR AXYS imagers, in order to produce the very highest diagnostic quality greyscale hardcopies. To support these top-of-the-line imagers, a special medium, DRYSTAR DT5, was developed. It is capable of coping with the higher throughput of the advanced imagers.

Agfa HealthCare’s state-of-the-art Direct Digital dry imaging technology produces greyscale hardcopies with high Dmax and contrast. It gives the same clear, high-quality results as wet laser film, but offers all the advantages of dry technology: no wet processing, no darkroom and no chemicals. Premier quality images are generated more quickly and more conveniently.

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1. DRYSTAR DT5 B

DRYSTAR DT5 is Agfa HealthCare’s second-generation direct digital greyscale medium. DRYSTAR DT5 offers high contrast, high density and higher throughput for DRYSTAR 5503, DRYSTAR 5500, DRYSTAR 5300, DRYSTAR 5302 and DRYSTAR AXYS imagers, producing premier quality hardcopies. Available in various sizes, including 20x25 cm, 25x30 cm, 28x35 cm, 35x35 cm, and 35x43 cm, this medium is ideal for producing high-quality greyscale images quickly and efficiently.

2. Ecological technology in an easy-to-use system

The Direct Digital dry imaging technology ensures easy and convenient use. The heat-sensitive characteristics of DRYSTAR DT5 make daylight loading effortless, and as simple as inserting a CD into your PC. With no wet processing or darkroom required, there is no need for cleaning products, time-consuming adjustments or chemical disposal. Image processing is more efficient and cost-effective. The DRYSTAR DT5 packaging is fully recyclable and, combined with the elimination of processing chemicals, provides a more environmentally friendly solution

3. Consistently clear and sharp images

DRYSTAR DT5 is built on a 168μm-thick PET base, coated with silver salts and covered with a protective top layer for resistance to scratches and moisture. The PET base has rounded corners, to allow the medium to be handled in the same way as regular X-ray film. The silver-based imaging layer is heat-sensitive rather than light-sensitive, guaranteeing low fog and high contrast, combined with excellent image stability

Technical Specifications

Usage

For medical printing of greyscale images on 168μm PET
Choice of blue and clear base
Maximum optical density: ≥ 3.1
Fully recyclable packaging
Daylight loading

Storage

100 sheets per box
Shelf life: 24 months after manufacturing date
Storage before use:
- Temperature between 4 to 25 °C
- The recommended humidity control for DRYSTAR films is between 30 and 60%
Storage after printing:
- Archiving facility complies with ANSI IT 9.11 and IT 9.19, extended term
- Storage minimum 20 years

Recommendations & Carriage to avoid image loss or increased density or discoloration:

Avoid storage for a long period of time at > 35 °C
Avoid dry media on view boxes for a long period of time
Avoid exposure to excessive high temperatures and intense light, store the images in the original packaging or other appropriate protective film envelopes at max. 25 °C

Dedicated Imagers

DRYSTAR 5500
DRYSTAR 5503
DRYSTAR 5300
DRYSTAR 5302
DRYSTAR AXYS

Available Sizes

DRYSTAR 550X:

20 x 25 cm (8 x 10 inch)
25 x 30 cm (10 x 12 inch)
28 x 35 cm (11 x 14 inch)
35 x 35 cm (14 x 14 inch)
35 x 43 cm (14 x 17 inch)

DRYSTAR 5300:

28 x 35 cm (11 x 14 inch)
35 x 43 cm (14 x 17 inch)

DRYSTAR 5302:

20 x 25 cm (8 x 10 inch)
25 x 30 cm (10 x 12 inch)
28 x 35 cm (11 x 14 inch)
35 x 35 cm (14 x 14 inch)
35 x 43 cm (14 x 17 inch)

DRYSTAR AXYS:

20 x 25 cm (8 x 10 inch)
25 x 30 cm (10 x 12 inch)
28 x 35 cm (11 x 14 inch)
35 x 35 cm (14 x 14 inch)
35 x 43 cm (14 x 17 inch)