DryStar 5302 (DryStar AXYS) Service Manual
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FSELIB authored service atoms for the Agfa DryStar 5302 (DryStar AXYS) dry film imager: film transport, print engine (thermal head, drum, cam/suspension drive), electronics (Devil/Themis/Vilis boards), calibration, diagnostics, troubleshooting and error catalogue. Web-first with real per-figure diagrams. This service manual covers installation, calibration, troubleshooting and maintenance procedures for the Agfa Healthcare DryStar 5302 (DryStar AXYS).
Also known as: Agfa, AGFA, DryStar, Drystar, 5302, AXYS, DryStar 5302
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Technical Specifications
| Manufacturer | Agfa Healthcare |
| Equipment Type | Dry Imager |
| Part Number | DD+DIS150 / 5366 |
| Revision | FSELIB 2026-07 |
| Models Covered | DryStar 5302DryStar AXYS |
Table of Contents
From actual manual1DryStar 5302 safety symbols and general safety guidelines
Sign in to access →2Technical Data Comparison: DryStar 5302 vs 5300 vs 5500
Sign in to access →3Technology & Image Manipulation Comparison: DryStar 5302 vs 5300 vs 5500
Sign in to access →4DryStar 5302 Overview: Purpose, Printing Principle & Service Concept
Sign in to access →5Transport the DryStar 5302 after installation
Sign in to access →6DryStar 5302 installation checklist (24 steps)
Sign in to access →7Run the Printer Installation Wizard
Sign in to access →8Software Installation Overview: Upgrade vs Update vs Emergency Install
Sign in to access →9Emergency Software Installation on a New, Empty Hard Drive
Sign in to access →10Set up the modality connection to the printer
Sign in to access →11Print diagnostic and/or test images
Sign in to access →12Perform the acceptance test
Sign in to access →13Instruct the customer in operation of the printer
Sign in to access →14Back up printer settings to the CF card
Sign in to access →15Protective earth, intergrounding and power/reset button markings
Sign in to access →16Using the Key-Operator Menu on the Local Keypad
Sign in to access →17Web Pages Menu Structure and Connection Setup
Sign in to access →18Access printer settings: local keypad vs. browser, and which settings need a PC connection
Sign in to access →19Connect a PC to the printer via APIPA for initial setup
Sign in to access →20Images Sent From the Modality Are Not Shown in the Printer Queue
Sign in to access →21Configure multiple logical (DICOM) printers
Sign in to access →22Replace the Display Module (MOD10)
Sign in to access →23Operator Interface Hardware: Key 6 Board & Display
Sign in to access →24Display/Keypad Module Errors (HC310xxx)
Sign in to access →25Software tools overview: the 7 tools available, and where each is documented
Sign in to access →26Key-Operator Menu Tree via Local Keypad (SW 1.8)
Sign in to access →27Example: Creating a Host-Specific DICOM Profile (Taste LUT Adaptation)
Sign in to access →28Example: Defining Default Site Annotations for All DICOM Inputs
Sign in to access →29Message "Error System Failure" — Boot/OS Startup Diagnosis
Sign in to access →30Printer settings overview: key-operator vs. service menu
Sign in to access →31Beep on Empty Tray: Audible Alarm Setting
Sign in to access →32Enter site data (mandatory)
Sign in to access →33Image adjustment strategy: Connectivity Release Documents and cross-model differences
Sign in to access →34Adjust contrast (Look-Up Table) at the modality
Sign in to access →35Adjust sharpness (interpolation smooth factors) at the modality
Sign in to access →36Basic image adjustment at the printer via Key-Operator menu
Sign in to access →37Parameter priority: modality-sent values override printer defaults
Sign in to access →38Image settings via DICOM host profile editor
Sign in to access →39Duplicate IP Address Error (HC208017)
Sign in to access →40Adjust the horizontal film alignment after TPH replacement
Sign in to access →41Run a Film Calibration
Sign in to access →42Calibrate the Internal Densitometer (CDM) Against an External Reference
Sign in to access →43Calibrate the Print Head (TH) Profile
Sign in to access →44Film calibration setting (automatic calibration frequency)
Sign in to access →45Default densitometer setting
Sign in to access →46Perform a film calibration for both film trays
Sign in to access →47Calibration Types: CDM, TH Profile, Film & Film-Printed
Sign in to access →48Line Artifacts Vertical to Transport Direction — \"Banding\" / Transport Shocks
Sign in to access →49Film Jam Message — Diagnosis and Clearing Procedure
Sign in to access →50Film View Setting: Film Curl Orientation per Input Tray
Sign in to access →51RF Tag behavior setting (unreadable/missing tag)
Sign in to access →52Film Run: Complete Print Cycle from Pickup to Output
Sign in to access →54Replace the Gear Box Module (MOD14)
Sign in to access →55Replace the Input Sensor Module (MOD11)
Sign in to access →56Replace the Lower Tray (MOD02)
Sign in to access →57Replace the Output Module (MOD06)
Sign in to access →58Replace the Pickup Module (MOD03/MOD04)
Sign in to access →59Replace the Pumps & Valves Assembly (MOD17)
Sign in to access →60Replace the Suspension Drive Module (MOD15)
Sign in to access →61Replace the Upper Tray (MOD01)
Sign in to access →62Replace the main drive pulley and belt
Sign in to access →63Gearbox / Roller Drive Module Errors (HC314xxx)
Sign in to access →64Input Sensor Module Errors (HC311xxx)
Sign in to access →65Lower Pickup Module Errors — Film Jams, Elabel & Drive Faults (HC304xxx)
Sign in to access →66Lower Input Tray Module Errors (HC302xxx)
Sign in to access →67Output Module Errors — Film Jams, CDM Homing & Elabel (HC306xxx)
Sign in to access →68Upper Pickup Module Errors — Film Jams, Elabel & Drive Faults (HC303xxx)
Sign in to access →69Upper Input Tray Module Errors (HC301xxx)
Sign in to access →70Artifacts on the Film — Classification Index (6 Categories)
Sign in to access →71Contrast and Density Reproduction Faults — Symptom Index (6 Sub-Types)
Sign in to access →72Dmin Too High — Fog-Level Density Fault
Sign in to access →73Dmax Too High or Too Low — Maximum Density Fault
Sign in to access →74Density Reproduction Not Okay — Monitor vs. Film Mismatch
Sign in to access →75Optimal Perceivable Levels Not Okay — STI1 Step-Wedge Fault
Sign in to access →76'Contouring Visible ("Landscaping") — Hard Grey-Shading Steps'
Sign in to access →77Contrast and/or Sharpness Not Okay — General Image Quality Fault
Sign in to access →78Line Artifacts in Transport Direction — Symptom Index (4 Sub-Types)
Sign in to access →79Dust Stripes — Transport-Direction Line Fault
Sign in to access →80Bright Vertical Lines Over the Full Film Length — Backing-Layer Deposits (Film Printed on Wrong Side)
Sign in to access →81Line Artifacts < 1 mm (Dark Lines) — Sub-mm TPH Banding
Sign in to access →82Line Artifacts < 1 mm (White/Bright Lines) — Sub-mm TPH Banding or Scratches
Sign in to access →83Line Artifacts > 1 mm — \"mm TPH Banding\" / \"Macro TPH Banding\
Sign in to access →84Persistent Blank Line at 1.91/3.81/7.62 mm — \"TH Driver Drop\
Sign in to access →85Persistent Dark Line at 1.91/3.81/7.62 mm — \"TH Driver Banding\
Sign in to access →86Wide Bands With Lower Density at Left/Right Side of Film — Print Drum Aging
Sign in to access →87Point Artifacts — Symptom Index (4 Sub-Types)
Sign in to access →88Pinholes — Small Transparent Isolated Dots
Sign in to access →89Bubbles — Clusters of Small Pinholes in the Dmax Area
Sign in to access →90Dust Particles on the Print Drum — Repeating Oval Density Spots
Sign in to access →91Dust Particles in the Film — Transparent Spots With a Black Center
Sign in to access →92Scratches — Bright Line(s) Over the Full Film Length
Sign in to access →93Surface Blemish — Dirt-Like Pattern From Low TPH Temperature
Sign in to access →94Film Curl at the Lightbox — Bimetal Effect (No Fix Available)
Sign in to access →95Backside Printing Recognition at the CDM
Sign in to access →96Left/Right Shift Print Algorithm (TH Wear Management)
Sign in to access →97Thermal Model (TMML / A#Sharp): Mathematical Film-TH Interaction
Sign in to access →98Replace the Cam Drive (MOD13)
Sign in to access →99Replace the Cam Drive Shaft
Sign in to access →100Replace the Drum Drive Module (MOD07)
Sign in to access →101Replace the Print Drum Module
Sign in to access →102Replace the TPH Cooling Fan (MOD16)
Sign in to access →103Replace the TPH Filter Module
Sign in to access →104Replace the TPH Module (MOD05)
Sign in to access →105Cam Drive Module Errors (HC313xxx)
Sign in to access →106Drum Drive Module Errors (HC307xxx)
Sign in to access →107Pump & Valves Module Errors — Vacuum System (HC317xxx)
Sign in to access →108Suspension Drive Module Errors — 10\"/14\" Format Move (HC315xxx)
Sign in to access →109Thermal Head (TH) Module Errors — Heater, Power Circuit & Elabel Faults (HC305xxx)
Sign in to access →110Jumper Settings — 73 GB Maxtor Hard Disk
Sign in to access →111Jumper Settings — 73 GB Hitachi Hard Disk
Sign in to access →112Fuses — No Field-Replaceable Fuses; Power Supply Unit Swap
Sign in to access →113LED Table — DEVIL Board
Sign in to access →114LED Table — THEMIS Board (plugged into DEVIL Board)
Sign in to access →115LED Table — Power Supply
Sign in to access →116'Keypad Shows "Please Wait – Selftest Proceeding" for More Than 5 Minutes'
Sign in to access →117LED Table — Front Panel
Sign in to access →118LED Table — Rear Panel
Sign in to access →120E-Box Cooling Fan (MOD20) Replacement
Sign in to access →121Power Supply Module (MOD09) Replacement
Sign in to access →122Replace the Devil Module (MOD08)
Sign in to access →123Replace the Devil/Themis/RAM Module (Combined Assembly)
Sign in to access →124Replace the Hard Disk Drive
Sign in to access →125Replace the OSB Module
Sign in to access →126Replace the RAM Module (MOD18)
Sign in to access →127Data Storage Hardware: Hard Disk Partitions & CF Drive
Sign in to access →128Main CPU Boards: Themis Board & Devil CPU
Sign in to access →129Thermal Print Control Electronics: Thermal Head, OSB Board & Power Supply
Sign in to access →130Cooling Fan Module Errors — TH & EBox Fans (HC316xxx / HC320xxx)
Sign in to access →131Devil Module Errors — Connector & Elabel Faults (HC308xxx / HC208010)
Sign in to access →132Devil Module Errors — Power Rails & Internal Driver Electronics (HC308xxx)
Sign in to access →133Power Supply Module (PSU) Errors (HC309xxx)
Sign in to access →134Themis CPU/Controller Board Errors (HC312xxx / HC318020)
Sign in to access →135Retrieving and Evaluating the Infocounter
Sign in to access →136Test Images for Image Quality Verification
Sign in to access →137Viewing Error Codes (Reason – Meaning – Cure)
Sign in to access →138Collecting Logs and Session Files for the Support Center
Sign in to access →139Viewing the Printer Bootup Message via HyperTerminal
Sign in to access →140ADVP – DICOM Troubleshooting Tool (Send Test Image / Emulate Printer / Record & Resend)
Sign in to access →141Symptom Classification — Master Routing Index for Chapter 3.3
Sign in to access →142Display Message \"New Error Exxxxxx\" — Lookup Procedure
Sign in to access →143Display Message \"New Warning Wxxxxxx\" — Lookup Procedure
Sign in to access →144Online Diagnostic Software: Continuous Feedback & Timing Monitoring
Sign in to access →145Error Classification: Incidents, Warnings & Defects
Sign in to access →146Mandatory Service Tools for the DryStar 5302
Sign in to access →147Optional Tools and Service PC Requirements
Sign in to access →148Display Message \"MODXX: Please Replace Module\" — Diagnosis and Procedure
Sign in to access →149MODXX Module-to-Spare-Part Cross-Reference (MOD01–MOD20)
Sign in to access →150\"New Maintenance\" Message Codes M1–M6 and Default Service Cycle Thresholds
Sign in to access →151DRYSTAR film and printer waste disposal regulations
Sign in to access →152Module E-Labels: Identification & Service History Tag
Sign in to access →153Printer Modules Reference (1-22): Name, E-Label, Repairable, Purpose
Sign in to access →154DryStar 5302 Error Code Index (Master Reference Table)
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