3-207-372-11 (1)
Digital Film Imager
Instructions for Use Page 2
Setup Manual Page 31
This manual is comprised of the Instructions for Use and the Setup Manual.
The Instructions for Use gives the information on how to use the printer for the
routine work.
The Setup Manual gives the system administrator the information needed to setup
the printer and connect it to the network.
UP-DF500
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susceptible equipment. Plug this unit and the
susceptible equipment into different branch circuit.
Consult your dealer. (According to standard
EN60601-1-2 and CISPR11, Class B, Group 1)
Caution
When you dispose of the unit or accessories, you must
obey the law in the relative area or country and the
regulation in the relative hospital.
Warning on power connection
Use a proper power cord for your local power supply.
Warning on power connection for medical use
Please use the following power supply cord.
With connectors (plug or female) and cord types other
than those indicated in this table, use the power supply
cord that is approved for use in your area.
United States
Canada
Plug Type
HOSPITAL GRADE*
E62405, E35708
HOSPITAL GRADE*
Female end
LR53182, LL022442,
LL088408
Cord type
E159216, E35496
Min.Type SJT
Min.18 AWG
LL112007-1,
LL20262, LL32121,
LL84494
Min.Type SJT
Min.18AWG
Minimum cord set
rating
10A/125V
UL Listed
10A/125V
Safety approval
CSA
*Note: Grounding reliability can only be achieved when the equip-
ment is connected to an equivalent receptacle marked ‘Hospital Only’
or ‘Hospital Grade’.
Voor de Klanten in Nederland
Dit apparaat bevat een vast ingebouwde batterij die niet
vorvangen hoeft te worden tijdens de levensduur van het
apparaat.
Raadpleeg uw leverancier indien de batterij toch
vervangen moet worden.
De batterij mag alleen vervangen worden door
vakbekwaam servicepersoneel.
Gooi de batterij niet weg maar lever deze in als klein
chemisch afval (KCA).
Lever het apparaat aan het einde van de levensduur in
voor recycling, de batterij zal dan op correcte wijze
verwerkt worden.
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Instructions for Use
Table of Contents
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Introduction
System Overview
The UP-DF500 digital film imager is a thermal printer
designed to reproduces image data in DICOM format
sent via the network.
The UP-DF500 has the following functions’
• Equipped with DICOM (Digital Imaging and
Communications in Medicine) features
The DICOM portion of the unit receives image data in
DICOM format sent from the modality via the
network, processes them at 14 inches × 17 inches
either by enlarging or reducing them.
• High quality and high print resolution
The unit allows you to print out in high-resolution
black and white (4096 shades) and in high-resolution
print mode (320 dpi).
• Suitable for diagnosing using image data captured by
diagnosis equipment
About this Manual
Introduction
Describes the features and system configuration of the
digital film imager. Also provided is information on the
location and function of parts.
Preparation
Explains the steps involved in placing and connecting
the unit prior to getting started - checking the supplied
accessories and assembly. Once all assembly and all
connections have been made, there should be no need to
perform these operations again during normal printing
operations.
The unit prints image data on the 14 × 17 inches blue
thermal film, and these prints are used for diagnosing.
Also, the unit provides sufficient high picture quality
for image diagnosis.
Operation
Describes loading of the film tray and blue thermal film,
and actual printing operations.
• Space saving
You can place the unit either horizontally or vertically.
This allows you to design system configuration freely
in accordance with the location.
Adjustment
Describes how to make adjustment such as sharpness,
calibration and density adjustment, and to how to select
gamma curve, using the menus displayed on the LCD.
Miscellaneous
Provides technical information in the unit, regular
maintenance, how to handle error messages displayed in
the LCD, and how to deal with paper jams. Also, an
index will assist you in locating the desired section
quickly.
Conventions used
Cross reference
Throughout this manual you will find references to other
sections of the manual that contain related information.
Important note
Be sure to read the sections marked
Note
. They
explain points that you should be aware of to operate the
unit correctly and prevent malfunctions.
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System Configuration
Example
Location and Function
of Parts and Controls
For details, refer to the pages given in parentheses.
The system allows you to make printouts of the data in
DICOM format, sent from image diagnosis equipment
such as CTs, MRIs.
Front panel
The following shows a system configuration example.
Personal computer for
managing the system
DICOM server
DICOM LAN network
Modality
Image diagnosis
equipment and so on
Rear panel
Modality
Image diagnosis
equipment and so on
UP-DF500
Displays messages showing the status of the unit.
Operational information is displayed when the unit
is in use. Error messages are displayed when an
error condition occurs.
Allows you to check the remaining amount of film
in the film tray.
When films are loaded enough: Lights in green.
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When film is running short: Lights in yellow.
When film has been exhausted: Goes off. The
ALARM indicator lights in orange and the message
is displayed in the LCD.
19)
Press these buttons to increase or decrease the
setting values. Also press these buttons to select
menu items.
C
Lights in green while the printer is printing.
Press these buttons to display menus on the printer
window display. Also press these buttons to return
to the normal window.
Lights in orange when the film has been used up,
film jams occur, or other problems occur.
Open this cover when removing jammed film.
Open when removing jammed film.
Conforms to the 100BASE-TX standard. Used to
connect to the LAN.
There is a built-in fan to prevent the thermal head
from overheating.
When using a LAN cable: For safety, do not
connect to the connector for peripheral device
wiring that might have excessive voltage.
Push this button to pull the film tray out. This
button activates when the power is on and all covers
are closed.
R Special output connector
Not used. For future use.
S Cable stopper
Printed film sheets (printouts) are ejected here.
Fixes the network cable to prevent it from being
disconnected.
Load film sheet into this tray. Also, ejected film
sheets accumulate on this tray.
Used to connect the unit to a wall outlet with the
supplied power cable.
Used to open the front cover.
U Main POWER switch
Main power switch of the unit. Turns the unit on or
off. When this switch is set to on, the unit power is
on when the ON/STANDBY switch on the front
panel is set to on.
Open when the thermal head and rollers are being
cleaned. Also open when jammed film is being
removed.
V
Equipotential ground terminal connector
Used to connect to a ground (equipotential) plug to
bring the various parts of the system to the same
potential.
Press this switch to set the unit to on or to the
standby status. When the power is on, the indicator
lights in green. When the this switch is set to
STANDBY, the indicator blinks, and then goes off.
Pressing this switch while the indicator is blinking
turns the power back on.
Note
If the main POWER switch on the rear panel is not
set to on, the power is not on even though the ON/
STANDBY switch on the front panel is set to on.
Use this button in menu operations.
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Assembly
Insert the film tray into the unit.
Preparation
Holding both sides of the film tray and tray cover with
both hands, insert the film tray all the way into the unit.
Supplied Accessories
The unit is packed together with the following
accessories. Check that nothing is missing from your
package.
Film tray (1)
Casters for vertical placement of the unit (2)
Placing the Unit
You can place the unit horizontally or vertically.
When placing the unit horizontally
To maintain performance, adequate space is needed for
ventilation. Also, to remove jammed film, space of
about 11 cm (4 3/8 inches) towards the back and about
26 cm (10 1/4 inches) over the top of the unit are
required.
a)
AC power cord (1)
Cleaning kit (1)
Stopper sheet (1)
Ferrite cores (2)
Warranty card (1) (for the customers in the U.S.A. and
Canada only)
CD-ROM (Instructions for Use disk) (1)
Floppy disk (1)
26 cm
(10 1/4 inches)
21 cm
(8 5/8 inches)
11 cm
Operation Guide (1)
(4 3/8 inches)
a) Footnote for the customers in the U.S.A and Canada
When you use the printer in the U.S.A. or Canada, use the
AC power cord supplied. When you use the printer in a
country other than the U.S.A. or Canada, use the proper
AC power cord for your local power system.
Notes
• Retain the original carton and packing materials in
case you have to transport the unit in the future.
• Keep the supplied floppy disk, since it is required
when repairing.
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When placing the unit vertically
You can place the unit vertically if you attach the casters
provided. This is convenient for placing the unit under a
desk and to pull it out easily.
Connections
Connect the unit to the 100BASE-TX LAN.
Notes
• Connect the AC power cord last.
• Before connecting to the LAN, be sure to set up the
required IP address and sub-net mask.
For detailed information, consult the system
administrator.
• Before connecting the unit using a 100BASE-TX
cable, attach the ferrite cores provided to both ends of
the cable for noise prevention.
For detailed information on how to attach the ferrite
Fix the unit using the front caster.
Stopper sheet
to the network connector
to- AC IN
a)
100BASE-TX cable
Fix the front caster using the stopper sheet
(supplied).
Be sure to place the roller of the caster in the groove
of the stopper sheet.
Power cord (supplied)
to the LAN
a) Be sure to use a network cable of less
than 30 m in length, and rated more than
category 5.
Notes
• Ask your nearest Sony dealer to attach the casters to
the unit.
• Use the casters to allow the unit to be pulled out from
under the desk and so on. Be sure not to use the casters
for moving the unit on an uneven surface.
• Place the stopper sheet (supplied) under a unit with
casters attached.
• When pulling the unit in and out while the unit is
equipped with the casters provided, be careful not to
damage the power cord, LAN cable, and so on.
• When placing the unit vertically, make sure the LCD
is near the floor, and leave a space of more than 8 cm
(3 1/4 inches) between the top of the unit and the
subject to prevent blocking the ventilation holes.
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How to attach the ferrite cores
Before using the unit, attach the supplied ferrite cores
for noise prevention.
To confirm to radiation standards, attach the supplied
ferrite cores to both ends of the cable.
Ferrite core
Stoppers
12.5 mm
(1/2 inch)
12.5 mm
(1/2 inch)
1
2
Release the two stoppers to open the ferrite core.
Attach the ferrite cores to the end of the cable about
12.5 mm (1/2 inch) away from the connector.
3
Close the ferrite core until it clicks.
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The film tray is partially ejected.
Operation
Loading Film
Recommended Film
The following blue thermal film is made especially for
the UP-DF500.
Push the EJECT TRAY button
UPT-517BL Blue Thermal Film printing pack
Contains blue thermal transparent film.
125 sheets of 14 × 17 inch film
Be sure to use film made expressly for the UP-DF500. If
you use other film, the quality of the printout cannot be
guaranteed. Use of another type of film may also cause
malfunction of the unit.
Notes
• You can replace film without pulling out the film
tray completely out. However, if you want to pull
out it completely, hold both sides of the film tray
and film tray cover firmly.
• The film tray can not be ejected while printing or
when the covers are open.
Loading Film
Proceed as follows to load film sheets.
If you use the unit immediately after purchase, start
operations from step 2.
2
Open the film tray cover by putting your fingers in
the grooves on both sides of the film tray, and
pulling it upward in the direction of the arrow.
To confirm the remaining amount of film
The remaining film confirmation indicator allows you to
confirm the amount of film remaining.
When this indicator is not lit, film has run out. Load new
film.
Pull it upward in the direction of the arrow,
putting your fingers in the grooves.
Remaining film confirmation window
Note
If the old printing surface protection sheet remains
in the film tray, remove it.
Notes
• Hold the film using the aluminum damp-proof bag. Do
not touch the film directly. Dust, finger prints, or sweat
are likely to cause unsatisfactory printing.
3
Remove the aluminum damp-proof bag from the
film carton.
• Hold both sides of the film tray and tray cover tightly
when handling the film tray.
1
Push the EJECT TRAY button on the front panel.
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4
Cut the blank part of the bag from the wedges on
the bag.
5
Hold the aluminum damp-proof bag with both
hands so that the opened side faces toward the inner
side of the tray and place the film in the film tray so
that the printing surface faces down, with the
printing surface protection sheet on the bottom.
Note
Remove the seal after loading the film in the film
tray. If you remove it before loading, the film may
slip and drop.
Film tray
Face the cut part toward the inner side of the film tray.
Place the film with the printing surface facing down and
the printing surface protection sheet on the bottom.
Seal used to grasp the film sheets
An IC tag is attached to the printing surface protection
sheet. Be careful not to damage the IC tag or give it a
shock.
Notes
• When handling the film, do not touch the printing
surface of the film. Dust, finger prints, or sweat
are likely to cause unsatisfactory printing.
• Load the film so that it lays flat in the film tray. If
the film is curled, it will overflow the film tray
and the printing position may shift. Also, it may
cause film jamming.
• If you place the film in the film tray with its
printing surface facing up, it is recommended that
you clean the thermal head with the cleaning kit
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Note
• Do not add film halfway through one bag of film.
The reason for this is because the unit counts the
remaining film using the IC tag on the printing
protection sheet on the bottom.
Be sure to check that the hooks of the film tray
cover and its magnets are attached firmly on the
film tray. If the film tray cover is not closed
correctly, film placed in the film tray may slide
around.
6
Remove the seal from the film placed in the film
tray.
3 Remove the seal from the film completely, by
1 Remove the sticky part of the seal, pulling the
blank part of the seal toward you.
pulling the blank portion out of the film tray.
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Insert the film tray.
2 Close the film tray cover after you pull the
blank portion of the seal out of the film tray.
After a few seconds, the film tray is locked and the
following message appears on the LCD.
Notes on storing film
• If you remove the film and plan to keep them for a long
time, store unused film in the damp-proof bag.
• Store the unopened package in a cool, dark place.
Check that the hooks of the film tray cover are
locked and its magnets are attached firmly on
the film tray.
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2 The stored image data is printed.
During printing, the PRINT indicator is lit.
Printing
Before printing
• Ensure that the unit is properly connected to the LAN.
• Ensure that the film sheets are properly loaded in the
film tray. (page 11)
It takes about 70 seconds for a printout to
emerge from the film outlet. Once printing has
been completed, the PRINT indicator goes off,
and the unit returns to READY status.
LCD
PRINT indicator
Notes
1
• During printing, do not open the covers.
• To prevent film jamming, do not allow more than
30 printouts to remain on the film output slot. The
message “REMOVE PRINTS” may appear even
if the number of printouts less than 30 has
accumulated, depending on the usage
1
Turn on the power of the unit.
After turning on the power, the LCD should appear
as shown here.
environmental condition.
• Do not put the printout, which has been removed
from the film output slot, back inside the film
output slot. This may cause film jamming.
If the unit does not print
When an error message is displayed in the LCD, the unit
does not print. Take remedies according to “Messages”
After a few minutes, the LCD should appear as
shown here.
When READY is displayed, the printer is ready to
print.
Notes on storing your printouts
• Do not leave the printouts in direct sunlight or bright
room light. Store in a cool and low humid place (under
77 °F (25 °C)). We recommend storing the printouts in
a polypropylene pouch in a cabinet.
• Do not allow any volatile organic solvent such as
water or alcohol to come in contact with the printouts.
This can cause fading of the printout. If the printouts
come in contact with such liquid, wipe them off
quickly.
• Adhesives from cellophane tape or PVC will cause
fading of the printout. Be careful when storing
printouts.
2
Send the image data from the modality.
1 While the unit is receiving image data, the
following message appears:
• Do not stack the printouts on or under a freshly
developed diazo copy sheet as this could cause the
film sheets to fade or stick to each other.
The image data is stored in the unit memory.
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3
Select the item you want to confirm by pressing the
F or f button.
Adjustment
To display the IP address
Select IP ADDRESS.
Menu Operation
You can set the following items using the relevant menu:
• Adjusting the print quality (PRINT QUALITY)
IP address
Note
You can change the IP address using the browser on
the computer used to manage the unit.
For details, see the Setup Manual.
Notes
• The next printout will be printed with the values most
recently set. You cannot adjust the setting during
printing. Once you have adjusted and stored the
settings, the printer operates according to those
settings until their values are modified.
To confirm the total number of prints made
since you started the unit
Select TOTAL PRINTS.
• If you do not press any button for approximately 15
seconds after pressing the MENU button, the printer is
automatically reset to standby status.
Confirming Information
You can confirm the IP address and the total number of
prints made since you started the unit.
Total number of prints
This item is useful to estimate when regular
maintenance such as replacing the cleaning roller,
cleaning the thermal head, etc., is necessary.
For details, see “Maintenance” (on page 20).
1
3
Adjusting the Print Quality
You can adjust the sharpness of the printout.
1, 4
2
2
1
2
Press the MENU button.
Display the INFORMATION menu by pressing the
F or f button, then press the g button.
3
1
2
Press the MENU button.
Display the PRINT QUALITY menu by pressing
the F or f button, then press the g button.
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The unit enters the sharpness adjustment mode.
2
3
Display the CALIBRATION menu by pressing the
F or f button, then press the g button.
The calibration menu is displayed.
The unit enters the automatic calibration mode.
3
Select the desired level by pressing the G or g
button.
Select the desired calibration type by pressing the F
or f button.
To calibrate the unit
1 Display FULL RANGE CAL by pressing the F
Current sharpness
or f button.
The sharpness can be adjusted among 15 levels
between 1 and 14 including OFF.
As the * mark is moved towards the right, the
outline is emphasized.
OFF: The * mark is placed at most left position.
(Default level)
Pressing the g button: Increases the sharpness
level, and the outline is emphasized.
Pressing the G button: Decreases the sharpness
level, and the outline is blurred.
2 Press the EXEC button.
The unit starts printing and during printing, the
density is automatically calibrated.
The calibration performed at this printing
becomes effective for the next printing.
4
Press the MENU button.
The adjusted level is executed.
Printout of results of density calibration
The unit returns to standby status and READY is
displayed on the LCD.
The unit operates according to the adjusted level
until these values are modified.
Calibrating the Printing Density
The unit automatically calibrates the printing density
according to the density curve set.
1, 4
3
To make a simple calibration
The unit can perform a simple calibration each time
it makes a printout. When this simple calibration is
selected, the test pattern is printed on the printout.
The calibration performed at this printing becomes
effective for the next printing.
2
1
Press the MENU button.
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1 Display LIMITED CAL, by pressing the F or f
Adjusting the Tone
button.
You can adjust the high tone (dark areas of the images)
and the low one (light areas of images).
1
3
5
2 Select ON by pressing the G or g button.
Display ON in capital letters by pressing the G or g
button.
2
4
1
2
Press the MENU button.
To reset to the default status
If you reset to the default status, the calibration is
not performed by selecting FULL RANGE CAL.
1 Display CAL RESET by pressing the F or f
button.
Display the DENSITY ADJ menu by pressing the
F or f button, then press the g button.
The unit enters the automatic tone adjustment
mode.
2 Press the EXEC button.
3
4
Display PATTERN PRINT by pressing the F or f
button.
4
Press the MENU button.
The unit returns to standby status and READY is
displayed on the LCD.
Press the EXEC button to make a printout of the
pattern print.
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The unit starts the printing of the tone pattern.
3 Display the selected number by pressing the G
or g button.
Display the selected number.
To reset to the default setting of the low
tone range
Display 25.
To adjust the high tone
Select the way the dark areas of images will be
printed.
1 Display SELECT POINT 5% by pressing the F
5
Adjust the tone while checking the pattern print.
or f button.
To adjust the low tone
Select the way the light areas of images will be
printed.
1 Display SELECT POINT 95% by pressing the
F or f button.
2 Select the number of the desired high tone area
(dark area data 5%).
The high tone range is between 51 and 99 (60,
70, 80 and 90 are skipped).
Chart of the high tone range
2 Select the number of the desired low tone area
(light area data 95%) by pressing the G or g
button.
The inside tone of each box on the chart is changed in
the right and left direction on the chart.
The low tone range is between 01 and 49 (10,
20, 30 and 40 are skipped).
The outside
Chart of the low tone range
tone of each
box on the
cart is
changed in
the upper
and lower
direction on
the chart.
The inside tone of each box on the chart is changed
in the right and left direction on the chart.
The outside
tone of each
box on the
cart is
changed in
the upper and
lower
direction on
the chart.
The next darkest part
The darkest part
The next lightest part
The lightest part
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3 Display the selected number by pressing the G
Gamma curve Meaning
or g button.
SONY 1
SONY 2
Default setting
The half tone is darker compared to
SONY 1
SONY 3
The half tone is lighter compared to
SONY 1
Display the selected number.
SONY 4
The half tone is smoother compared to
SONY 1
SONY 5
The half tone is sharper compared to
SONY 1
To reset to the default setting of the high
tone range
Display 75.
USER 6 to 10
Not preset. For advice on settings,
contact your nearest Sony dealer. If
you select these gamma curves,
USER 6 to 10 before setting, same
setting as the one of SONY 1 is
applied.
Selecting a Gamma Curve
When the gamma curve is not specified at the modality
side, select the gamma curve to be used at the unit.
Gamma curve
The gamma curves of SONY 1 to SONY 5 are
shown below.
1
3
4
Dark
Printout
2
1
2
Press the MENU button.
Light
Display the GAMMA SEL menu by pressing the F
or f button, then press the g button.
The unit enters the gamma selecting mode.
Dark
Light
Input data
3
Select the desired gamma curve by pressing the G
or g button.
The gamma curves for SONY 1 to SONY 5 have
been pre-set, you cannot change these settings.
The gamma curves for USER 6 to USER 10 can be
set to the desired value. For advice on the settings,
contact your nearest Sony dealer.
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film tray. This will cause the printer to malfunction.
Also, if the film is used in this state, spots are likely to
appear on the printout.
Miscellaneous
• To store a half-used package of film, replace the film
in its original packing and reseal the package. If
possible, before using sealed film, place it, in its
sealed package, in a warm room for several hours.
Doing so prevents condensation from forming when
the film is removed from its package.
Precautions
Safety
• Operate the unit using the power source specified in
Transporting the Unit
Before transporting the unit, remove the supplied
accessories and then put them back into their original
packing. Transporting the unit with the supplied
accessories still installed may cause malfunctions.
• Be careful not to damage the AC power cord by
placing or dropping heavy objects on it; it is dangerous
to use the unit with a damaged AC power cord.
• If you do not intend to use the unit for a long time,
disconnect the AC power cord.
• Unplug the AC power cord by grasping the plug, not
the cable itself.
• Do not disassemble the unit.
Note
It is dangerous to move the unit with the casters used to
stand it vertically. Do not use the caster to move the unit.
• Do not remove the cabinet. There is a danger of
electric shock from the internal parts.
• Be careful not to spill water or other liquids on the
unit, or to allow combustible or metallic material to
enter the cabinet. If used with foreign matter in the
cabinet, the unit is liable to fail, or present a risk of fire
or electric shock.
• If the unit malfunctions or if a foreign body falls into
the cabinet, disconnect the power immediately and
consult your Sony dealer.
Cleaning the Cabinet
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft dry
cloth, or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild
detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent, such
as alcohol or benzine, which may damage the finish.
Note
Be sure to set the ON/STANDBY switch on the front
panel to STANDBY before cleaning the cabinet.
Installation
Avoid placing the unit in a location subject to:
mechanical vibration
– high humidity
– excessive dust
– direct or excessive sunlight
Maintenance
Perform the following maintenance regularly after every
500 printings.
• Replacing the cleaning roller
– extremely high or low temperatures
– Ventilation holes are provided to prevent the unit
from overheating. Be careful not to obstruct them
with other units or by covering the unit with a cloth
etc.
• Cleaning the thermal head, platen roller, pinch roller
and separation rubbers
• Cleaning the fan filter
In addition to the above maintenance, regular
maintenance is required after every 5,000 printings.
However, you should ask your nearest Sony dealer to
perform this maintenance.
Condensation
You can check the total number of prints using the
TOTAL PRINTS item of the INFORMATION menu.
For details, see “To confirm the total number of prints
• If the unit is subjected to wide and sudden changes in
temperature, such as when it is moved from a cold
room to a warm room or when it is left in a room with
a heater that tends to produce large amounts of
moisture, condensation may form inside the printer. In
such cases the printer will probably not work properly,
and may even develop a fault if you persist in using it.
If moisture condensation forms, turn off the power and
allow the printer to stand for at least one hour.
Note
Before starting the following maintenance, be sure to set
the ON/STANDBY switch on the front panel to
STANDBY, and then the main POWER switch on the
rear panel to OFF.
• If the film is subjected to wide and sudden changes in
temperature, condensation may form on the film in the
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To replace the cleaning roller
The supplied cleaning kit contains the cleaning rollers
(for replacement) and wet pads.
3
Remove the packing film on the new cleaning roller
and attach a new cleaning roller.
Proceed as follows to replace the cleaning roller with a
new one.
1
Pull the lever toward you to open the front cover.
Insert the right side of the cleaning roller and push it
toward the right. Then push the left side of the cleaning
roller until it is locked.
Notes
2
Hold the left side of the cleaning roller and remove
it by sliding it toward the right.
• Be careful not to scratch the surface of the
cleaning roller and not to drop it.
• Do not wipe the surface of the cleaning roller
with the supplied wet pad.
4
Close the front cover completely.
If you continue the cleaning of the thermal head,
platen roller, pinch roller and separation rubber, it is
not necessary to close the front cover. Go to step 2
Note
When you close the cover, be careful not to catch
your fingers or hand with the front cover.
Cleaning roller
To clean the thermal head, platen roller, pinch
roller, and separation rubbers
Proceed as follows to perform the following cleaning
tasks with the supplied wet pad.
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1
Pull the lever toward you to open the front cover.
3
Wipe the platen roller (black rubber roller) gently.
Platen roller (black rubber roll)
Wipe the platen roller gently with the wet pad
while turning it.
2
Wipe the thermal head with the wet pad.
Note
Before wiping the thermal head, touch the metallic
part of the unit to remove static electricity from
your body.
4
Wipe the pinch roller (dark blue rubber roller).
Pinch roller (dark blue rubber roller)
Thermal head
Wipe the pinch roller gently with the wet pad
while turning it.
Wipe the surface of the thermal head gently
with the wet pad.
Notes
5
6
Close the front cover.
• Be careful not to touch the surface of the thermal
head with your hand.
• Do not discard the wet pad. This wet pad is used
for the cleaning tasks to be performed on other
parts of the unit.
Remove the film tray.
You can remove the film tray without pushing the
EJECT TRAY button when the power is off.
• Since the thermal head is still very hot just after
printing is finished, be careful not touch the
thermal head. Touching the hot thermal head may
cause a burn.
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To clean the filters
Ventilation holes are provided on the unit to prevent it
from overheating.
Three filters are provided on the front cover for covering
the ventilation holes.
Note
When removing the film tray, hold both sides of the
film tray and the tray cover with both hands and
remove it.
To clean the filters, proceed as follows.
1
Pull the lock lever to open the front cover.
7
Open the tray cover and wipe the separation rubbers
with the wet pad.
2
Lift the filters upward a little and pull it toward you
to remove it.
Filters
Separation
rubbers
3
Clean the filters using a vacuum cleaner or the like.
8
Reset the film tray.
The cleaning has been completed.
Notes
• Be careful that the filter does not get caught in the
vacuum cleaner.
• Do not rub the net of the filter roughly.
Notes
• Be sure to perform the cleaning tasks in the order
described above.
• Close the cover after the wiped parts have dried
completely.
• Do not use the wet pad used for wiping rollers to clean
the thermal head.
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Reset the filters and close the cover.
Specifications
Power requirements
100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
4.4 to 1.8 A
Operating temperature
10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F)
Operating humidity
20% to 80% (no condensation allowed)
Storage and transport temperature
–20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F)
Storage and transport humidity
20% to 90% (no condensation allowed)
Input current
After you have finished all cleaning tasks
Set the main POWER switch on the rear panel to ON,
and then set the ON/STANDBY switch on the front
panel to ON.
The following message appears for about several
minutes.
Dimensions
About 600 × 250 × 686 mm (w/h/d)
(23 5/8 × 9 7/8 × 27 1/8 inches)
Approx. 55 kg (121 lb 4 oz)
Mass
Printing system Thermal printing
Resolution
Gradations
12.59 dot/mm (320dpi)
4,096 levels
Maximum print size
401.8 × 335.4 mm
Picture elements
4,224 × 5,060 dots (w/h)
Printing time
Approx. 70 sheets/hour (excluding the
time for cooling the head)
Digital interface
After the following message is displayed after about
several minutes, you can start printing again.
Network port × 1
(RJ-45 Modular jack), Conforming
to 100BASE-TX standard
Special output connector × 1
Input connector AC IN (for power)
Accessories supplied
Film tray (1)
Cleaning Kit (1)
Caster for setting the printer vertically
(2)
Stopper sheet (1)
Ferrite cores (2)
AC power cord (1)
a)
Operation Guide (1)
CD-ROM (1)
Floppy disk (1)
Warranty card (1) (for the customers in
the U.S.A and Canada)
a) Footnote for the customers in the U.S.A
and Canada
When you use the printer in the U.S.A. or
Canada, use the AC power cord supplied.
When you use the printer in a country
other than the U.S.A. or Canada, use the
proper AC power cord for your local
power system.
Accessories supplied separately
Blue Thermal Film Printing Pack
UPT-517BL
Cleaning kit UPA-500
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Medical Specifications
Protection against electric shock:
Messages
There are two kinds of messages: error messages and
warning messages. This section lists these messages
together with their possible causes and remedies. Note
the messages and act accordingly.
Besides error and warning messages, other messages
stating the operating status of the unit are also displayed.
Those messages are not described here.
Class I
Protection against harmful ingress of
water: Ordinary
Degree of safety in the presence of
flammable anesthetics or oxygen:
Not suitable for use in the presence
of flammable anesthetics or oxygen
Mode of operation:
Continuous
Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
Error Messages
If a problem occurs, the ALARM indicator lights and an
error message stating the problem appears on the LCD
window. Note the message and perform whatever action
is necessary to solve the problem.
In the error messages introduced in the following table,
“nn” indicates the number of the symbol displayed in the
actual message.
SOP and Meta SOP Classes
SOP Class Name
SOP Class UID
1.2.840.10008.1.1
1.2.840.10008.5.1.1.9
Verification SOP
Basic Grayscale Print Management
Meta SOP Class
Error messages
Possible causes and remedies
Basic Film Session SOP Class
Basic Film Box SOP Class
1.2.840.10008.5.1.1.1
1.2.840.10008.5.1.1.2
SET FILM
The film sheets have run out.
tLoad the film into the film
tray.(page 11)
Basic Grayscale Image Box SOP 1.2.840.10008.5.1.1.4
Class
SET TRAY
The film tray is not installed.
Print SOP Class
1.2.840.10008.5.1.1.16
1.2.840.10008.5.1.1.15
Basic Annotation Box SOP Class
REMOVE PRINTS
The maximum number of printouts has
accumulated on the film tray.
tRemove the printouts. Printing
starts again.(page 14)
CLOSE COVER
One of the front, top, or rear cover is
open.
tClose the opened cover.
REMOVE FILM
TRAY:J0
The film has jammed near the film
tray.
tPull out the film tray and remove
the jammed film.(page 27)
REMOVE FILM
REAR:J1
The film has jammed around the rear
of the unit.
tOpen the rear cover and remove the
jammed film.(page 28)
REMOVE FILM
REAR & TOP:J2
The film has jammed between the rear
and top of the unit.
tOpen the rear and top covers and
remove the jammed film.(page 28)
REMOVE FILM
TOP:J3
The film has jammed around the top of
the unit.
tOpen the top cover and remove the
jammed film.(page 28)
REMOVE FILM TOP The film has jammed between the top
& FRONT:J4
and front of the unit.
tOpen the top and front covers and
remove the jammed film.(page 28)
REMOVE FILM
FRONT:J5
The film has jammed around the front
of the unit.
tOpen the front cover and remove
the jammed film.(page 28)
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Error messages
Possible causes and remedies
Other Messages
When the following message appears, the ALARM
indicator does not light. The PRINT indicator blinks.
REMOVE FILM TOP The film has jammed around the front
& INNER:J6
or inside the unit.
tOpen the top cover, then the inner
cover and remove the jammed
film.(page 28)
Messages
Possible causes and remedies
REMOVE FILM
TRAY:J7
The film has jammed near the film
tray.
HEAD IN COOLING The thermal head has overheated.
PLEASE WAIT
tLeave the unit until the head has
cools down and this message
disappears.
tPull out the film tray and remove
the jammed film.(page 29)
REMOVE FILM
SOME PLACES:J8
The film has jammed at several points.
tOpen all of the covers and remove
the jammed film.(page 29)
HEAD IN HEATING The thermal head is warming up.
PLEASE WAIT
tLeave the unit until the head has
warms up and this message
disappears.
CALIBRATION
INVALID
The unit takes certain measurements to
estimate a value for automatic
calibration. However, the correct value
could not actually be measured. The
unit can print, but the automatic
calibration value is not updated.
tTry calibration again. If white strips
or scratches appear on the printout,
clean the thermal head and
PLEASE WAIT
The unit is retruning to the intial
settings to restart printing after closing
the covers which opened for removing
jammed film or cleaning.
tLeave the unit until this message
disapperas. When this message
appears, the PRINT indicator does
not blink.
rollers.(page 16)
MECHA TROUBLE Mechanical trouble has occurred in the
S nn
sensor system of the unit.
tTurn off the power once and then
turn it on. The unit may operate
correctly. However, if the message
still remains on the LCD, turn off
the power immediately and contact
your Sony dealer.
MECHA TROUBLE Mechanical trouble has occurred in the
M nn
motor system of the unit.
tTurn off the power once and then
turn it on. The unit may operate
correctly. However, if the message
still remains on the LCD, turn off
the power immediately and contact
your Sony dealer.
MECHA TROUBLE Mechanical trouble has occurred in the
U nn
unit system of the unit.
tTurn off the power once and then
turn it on. The unit may operate
correctly. However, if the message
still remains on the LCD, turn off
the power immediately and contact
your Sony dealer.
DICOM TROUBLE
TAG INVALID
Trouble has occurred in the DICOM
part of the unit.
tTurn off the power immediately and
contact your Sony dealer.
Trouble has occurred in the IC tag part.
tTurn off the power immediately and
contact your Sony dealer.
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When REMOVE FILM TRAY: J0 appears
Troubleshooting
1
Remove the film tray.
When the unit is not turned on, you can pull the film
tray out without pushing the EJECT TRAY button.
If Damage is Suspected
Note
If a problem appears, check the following trouble
shooting guide first and perform whatever action is
necessary to solve the problem. If the problem persists,
turn off the printer and consult your Sony dealer.
When you pull out the film tray, hold both sides of
the film tray and the tray cover with both hands.
Symptom
Possible causes and remedies
Nothing appears in the
LCD.
•
The ON/STANDBY switch on
the front panel of the unit is not set
to ON.
tSet the ON/STANDBY
switch of the printer to ON.
•
The connections may not be
correct.
tMake the connections correctly.
The unit has not
The main POWER switch on the rear
turned on even though panel is not set to ON.
the ON/STANDBY tSet the main POWER switch on the
switch on the front
panel is set to ON.
rear panel to ON. (page 7)
The unit does not
print.
An error message appears on the
window display.
Note
tTake the measures recommended in
If any printouts have been ejected onto the film tray,
remove them first before removing the film tray.
“Messages”. (page 25)
2
3
Remove the film jammed around the sepration
rubbers.
If the Film Jams
If the film jams before printing starts or during printing,
printing stops and the following messages appear on the
LCD.
Re-insert the film tray as it was.
When messages from J1 to J6 appear
An error message indicates the position where the film
has jammed. Check the position and follow the steps
below to remove the jammed film.
After the jammed film has been removed, the unit starts
printing if there is image data still to be printed.
• REMOVE FILM TRAY: J0
1
Open the cover corresponding to the message and
remove the jammed film slowly while holding the
film with both hands.
• REMOVE FILM REAR: J1
• REMOVE FILM REAR & TOP: J2
• REMOVE FILM TOP: J3
• REMOVE FILM TOP & FRONT: J4
• REMOVE FILM FRONT: J5
• REMOVE FILM TOP & INNER: J6
• REMOVE FILM TRAY: J7
Message
Cover to be opened
REMOVE FILM
REAR: J1
Rear cover
REMOVE FILM
REAR & TOP: J2
Rear and top cover
Top cover
REMOVE FILM
TOP: J3
• REMOVE FILM SOME PLACES: J8
REMOVE FILM
TOP & FRONT: J4
Top and front cover
Front cover
Notes
REMOVE FILM
FRONT: J5
• When you put your hands inside of the unit, be careful
not to hurt yourself by touching parts.
• If you turn off the power, image data that has not been
printed yet is cleared.
REMOVE FILM
TOP & INNER: J6
Top and inner cover
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When the rear cover is opened
When the front cover is opened
When the top cover is opened
When the top and inner covers are opened
When the top and the front covers are
opened
2
Close the opened cover firmly.
The following message appears on the LCD.
Wait until the message disappears.
When the unit enters standby status, the following
message appears.
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When REMOVE FILM TRAY: J7 appears
1
2
Remove the film tray completely.
Remove the jammed film near the inside of the unit.
3
Re-insert the film tray as it was.
When REMOVE FILM SOME PLACES: J8
Several film sheets have jammed. Open all of the covers,
rear, front, top and inner covers and check the location
of the jammed film.
Since there may be a film sheet jammed around the film
tray, pull the film tray out and check for the jammed
films.
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Index
M
T
A
Maintenance
Troubleshooting
cleaning the separation rubbers
C
Calibrating the density
eachtimetheunitmakesaprintout
Menu items
CALIBRATION
Cleaning
Messages
P
Placing the unit
Precautions
D
DENSITY ADJ
Printing
Printouts
F
Film
confirming the remaining amount
adjusting the sharpness of
Films
R
G
S
I
Supplied accessories
INFORMATION
System
L
Location and function of parts and
controls
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Setup Manual
Table of Contents
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Preparation
Requirements
The following hardware and Web browser software are
necessary to perform the setup.
• Computer: A computer which can be connected to the
network connector of the UP-DF500
• Operating system : Microsoft Windows 95,
Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, or
Windows XP
Overview
a)
This setup manual gives the system administrator
information needed to setup the unit on the network or
to reset the IP address and so on.
• LAN cable: 100BASE-TX cross cable
This setup manual describes the preparation for the
setup, gives an overview of the setup window, explains
how to perform setup related to IP address and so on,
and explains how to setup an E-mail warning to tell
automatically when any trouble occurs.
a)
• Web browser software: Internet Explorer 5.5 or
a)
later, or Netscape 4 or later
Set the Web browser software as follows:
No proxy
A blank page is opened when the Web browser
software is started.
a) Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and Internet
Explorer are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or in other
countries.
Netscape and Netscape Navigator are registered
trademarks of Netscape Communications Corporation
in the United States and/or in other countries.
Other system names and product names mentioned in
this manual are also trademarks and registered
trademarks.
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IP Address
When you use the unit for the first time immediately
after you purchase the unit, it is necessary to set up the
DICOM part placed inside the unit, adding an IP address
and so on.
Before starting the setup, confirm the following with the
network administrator.
• The IP address the UP-DF500 will use on the network
• Sub-net mask of the network
• Gateway address, if a gateway is included in the
network
To confirm the IP address
The IP address assigned to the UP-DF500 can be
confirmed.
1
2
3
Turn the UP-DF500 on.
Press the MENU button.
Display INFORMATION on the LCD by pressing
the F or f button, and then push the g button.
4
Display IP ADDRESS on the LCD by pressing the
F or f button.
The IP address assigned to the UP-DF500 appears
on the LCD.
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Setup
About the Setup Window
The UP-DF500 can be set up on the setup window
displayed on the Web browser of the personal computer
to be used for setup.
Setting up the Personal
Computer to be Used for
Setup
The setup window has the following pages:
• Summary/Print Job page
Displays the summary and print job status of the UP-
DF500.
• DICOM Settings page
Sets up the IP address, DICOM AE title, and so on.
• Printer Status page
Displays the status of the UP-DF500.
• E-Mail Settings page
Sets up the items related to E-Mail.
1
2
3
Start the personal computer to be used for setup.
Open the TCP/IP setting page.
Enter the IP address of the computer and the sub-
net mask.
IP address of the computer: NNN.NNN.NNN.nnn
NNN.NNN.NNN.NNN: IP address assigned to
the UP-DF500 on the network
Opening the Setup Window
1
2
Start the personal computer to be used for setup,
and then start the Web browser software.
nnn: Arbitrary numbers (from 1 to 254, should
not be the same as those of the fourth NNN of
the UP-DF500 IP address.)
Enter the following address.
http://NNN.NNN.NNN.NNN
This is the IP address assigned to the UP-DF500 on
the network.
Sub-net Mask:255.255.255.0
4
5
Restart the personal computer.
Connect the UP-DF500 and the personal computer
to be used for setup using the network cross cable.
Page selection area
3
Click the desired page in the page selection area.
The desired page opens.
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DICOM Settings Page
This page allows you to set up the IP address and
DICOM AE title.
Components of Pages
Summary/Print Job Page
This page displays information on the UP-DF500.
A TCP/IP section
Setup Software Version: Displays the version of the
setup window.
IP Address: Sets the IP address and displays it.
Sub-net Mask: Sets the Sub-net mask and displays
it.
A Printer (printer status) display section
Printer Status: Displays the printer status.
Thermosensitive Film: Displays the type of film in
use.
14 × 17: Displays the size of the film in use (14 ×
17 inches)
Default Gateway: Sets the default gateway and
displays it.
B Printer Job List display section
B Printer section
Displays when a job is waiting to be printed.
DICOM Software Version: Displays the version of
the DICOM software.
DICOM Software Serial #: Displays the serial
number of the DICOM software.
C Add test pattern film to print job
Push this button to print the test pattern.
AE Title: Sets the AE title and displays it.
Port ID: Displays the port number.
Status: Displays the status of the DICOM software.
Communication Log: Keeps a communication log
if a checkmark is placed here.
D Refresh button
Click this button to update the window.
C Save settings button
Click this button to save the settings performed on
this page. If you move to another page without
pushing this button, the settings will be lost.
Note
The “Secondary Printer (optional)” section is not used
currently.
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D Refresh button
Printer Status Page
This page displays the status of the UP-DF500.
Click this button to update the window.
E-Mail Settings Page
This page allows you to perform settings related to E-
mail.
A Printer Status display area
Motor/Sensor: Displays the error status of the
motor/sensor system.
Film Path: Displays the status of the printing path.
Cover: Displays the status of covers (opened or
closed).
Film Tray: Displays whether or not the film tray is
inserted.
A Errors/events to monitor setting area
Sets the criteria for sending the E-mail.
B Mail Server and Address setting area
Films: Displays whether or not film is loaded on the
film tray.
Performs the setup of E-mail service.
Tag: Displays the confirmability status of the IC
tag.
Film Output: Displays the status of the film output
slot.
C Send a test E-Mail button
Press this button to send an E-mail message for
testing purposes.
Printer Engine Status: Displays the printer
operating status (idling, printing and so on)
D Save settings button
Click this button to save the settings performed on
this page. If you move to another page without
pushing this button, the settings will be lost.
B Printer Statistics display area
Displays the total printings performed by the unit.
Print count with the current thermal head: Displays
the total prints after the thermal head has been
replaced.
Lifetime print count: Displays the total prints since
the unit has been shipped.
C Printer/Media Information display area
Vendor ID, Model Name, Version Number, Media
Type, Media Size, Pixel Matrix, Resolution,
Maximum Density, Minimum Density: Displays
various information on the unit status.
Film Remaining: Displays approximate number of
film sheets remaining in the film tray.
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Setup of the Unit
Perform the following settings when the unit is used for
the first time after being purchased, or when the IP
address assigned to the UP-DF500 is changed.
Setup of E-Mail
The E-Mail settings page allows you to set up E-mail
service so that an e-mail message will be sent
automatically when an error occurs in the UP-DF500.
1
Open the DICOM Settings page.
For detailed information on how to open the page,
1
2
Open the E-Mail settings page.
For detailed information on how to open the page,
2
Perform the required settings related to TCP/IP.
Set criteria determining when an e-mail message
should be sent.
IP Address text box
Motor/sensor error check box
Sub-net Mask text box
Default Gateway text box
Film jamming check box
More than 50,000 printed with the
current thermal head check box
1 Enter the IP address of the UP-DF500 on the
network in the IP Address text box.
2 Enter the sub-net mask in the Sub-net Mask text
box.
3 Enter the IP address of the default gateway if a
gateway is used on the network.
Place the check marks on the check box
corresponding to an error that requires notification
via an e-mail message.
3
Enter the DICOM AE title in the AE Title text box.
Up to 16 characters can be entered.
Error item
Content
Motor/Sensor error When an error occurs in the motor/
sensor system.
Film Jamming
When a film sheet has jammed.
DICOM AE text box
More than 50,000
printed with the
current thermal
head
When the total number of prints
with the current thermal head
exceeds 50,000.
4
Click the [Save settings] button.
The settings are saved.
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Perform the settings related to e-mail.
Confirmation After
Setup
Mail Server IP Address text box
User ID text box
After all of settings have been completed
Turn off the power of the UP-DF500 and disconnect the
UP-DF500 and the personal computer for setup.
Proceed as follows to confirm the operation of the UP-
DF500.
1
2
3
Connect the UP-DF500 to the network.
Turn on the power of the UP-DF500.
From text box
Send to text box
Insert a film tray in which film sheets have been
loaded.
Enter addresses in the corresponding text boxes.
4
Send the image data from a modality.
The unit starts printing.
Enter item
Content
a)
Mail Server IP
Address
IP address of the mail server
When the image data is not sent
Check whether or not the IP address of the modality side
is correct.
User ID
From
User ID
Return address of the E-mail
notification when an error occurs and
an e-mail message is sent.
When setting up an E-mail
Confirm the settings for an E-mail as follows.
Send to
Destination address of the E-mail.
1
Click E-mail settings in the page selection area to
open the E-mail settings page.
a) Use only numerical characters for the IP
address.
When this page is opened after E-mail settings have
been completed, the Send a test E-Mail button
appears.
4
Click the [Save settings] button.
The settings are saved.
2
Click the [Send a test E-Mail] button.
A test e-mail message is sent if settings have been
correctly performed.
Send a test E-Mail button
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