DryStar 5500 / 5503 Service Manual
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FSELIB authored service atoms for the Agfa DryStar 5500 / 5503 (Type 5365W) dry film imager: controls & set-up, functional description, troubleshooting with HC error catalogue, replacement of parts, adjustments & calibrations, software menus & releases, installation planning, maintenance, and field service bulletins. Web-first, with real per-figure diagrams and photos. This service manual covers installation, calibration, troubleshooting and maintenance procedures for the Agfa DryStar 5500 / 5503.
Also known as: Agfa, AGFA, DryStar, Drystar, 5500, 5503, Type 5365W, DryStar 5500, DryStar 5503
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Technical Specifications
| Manufacturer | Agfa |
| Equipment Type | Other |
| Part Number | DD+DIS093.03E (Repair & Service) + chapter doc-control set |
| Revision | FSELIB 2026-08 |
| Models Covered | DryStar 5500DryStar 5503Type 5365W |
Table of Contents
From actual manual1Drystar 5503 Hardware and Software Differences from Drystar 5500
Start free trial →2DryStar 5500 General Safety Guidelines for Service Work
Start free trial →3Drystar 5500/5503 System Overview and Service Concept
Start free trial →4Drystar 5500 vs. Drystar 4500M vs. LR5200 Specification Comparison
Start free trial →5DryStar 5500 PCB Replacement ESD Handling Guidelines
Start free trial →6DryStar 5500 Post-Repair Safety Check (Visual, Electrical, Ground Resistance Test)
Start free trial →7DRYSTAR 5503: Key Hardware Differences from DRYSTAR 5500
Start free trial →8Power off and disconnect from mains before replacing any part
Start free trial →9DryStar 5500 Anti-Static Wrist Strap Requirement for PCB Repair Work
Start free trial →10DryStar 5500 Safety Interlock Switches SW1/SW2/SW3 (Front Door, Drum Compartment, Top Cover)
Start free trial →11DryStar 5500 Service PC Connection Safety (RS232/RJ45, Battery Power Only)
Start free trial →12DRYSTAR 5500 Product Overview and Technical Specifications
Start free trial →13DryStar 5500 Supplementary Ground Cable Requirement (EN60601-1/IEC601-1)
Start free trial →14DryStar 5500 Thermal Print Head Burn Hazard (up to 70°C)
Start free trial →15Replace the Wheels
Start free trial →16Printer Acceptance Test
Start free trial →17Customer Instruction Checklist
Start free trial →18Printer Settings Backup Procedure
Start free trial →19Electrical Connections and Connector Panel at the Printer
Start free trial →20General Safety Precautions and Operating Guidelines
Start free trial →21Printer Safety Markings and Symbol Glossary
Start free trial →22Security Precautions: Patient Data and Legal Compliance
Start free trial →23Drum Flat Belt Mounting
Start free trial →24Installation Site, Voltage Label and Shipment Completeness Check
Start free trial →25Output Tray Installation (T1-T4)
Start free trial →26Power and Network Cable Connection and Final Positioning
Start free trial →27Transport Protection Lock Removal
Start free trial →28DICOM Modality Connection and Logical Printer Setup
Start free trial →29Mammography-Specific DICOM Host Profile and CWR Rotation Setup
Start free trial →30Modality-Side Contrast (LUT) and Sharpness (Interpolation) Adjustment
Start free trial →31Output Sorter Configuration and Modality-to-Tray Assignment
Start free trial →32Printer-Side Per-Modality Image Quality Settings: LUT, Interpolation and Dmax
Start free trial →33Printing Diagnostic and Test Images for Verification
Start free trial →34Worked Example: Two Logical Printers for CT and Mammo
Start free trial →35Printer Installation Wizard Walkthrough
Start free trial →36Film Size Tabs Adjustment
Start free trial →37Loading Films into the Input Trays
Start free trial →38Printer Power-On, Self-Test and First Boot Messages
Start free trial →39Mammo License Activation
Start free trial →40Regulatory Compliance and Safety Standards (EMC, FCC, Safety)
Start free trial →41General Safety and Security Precautions for Installation and Service
Start free trial →42Scope of Delivery and Accessories (DryStar 5500 / DryStar 5503)
Start free trial →43Installation Site Readiness Checklist
Start free trial →44Climatic and Ambient Conditions (Operation, Transport, Storage)
Start free trial →45Machine Dimensions and Minimum Free Space for Operation/Maintenance
Start free trial →46Technical Specifications Reference (Functional, Electrical, Climatic, Interface, Dimensions)
Start free trial →47Pixel Matrix Reference for Non-Mammo and Mammo DICOM Printing
Start free trial →48System Integration Planning: Network, Host and Service Host Parameters
Start free trial →49Host Profile Parameters Reference: Image Interpolation, Supported SOP Classes, Early Processing
Start free trial →50Syngo/DICOM Communication Hang-up and Hostname/IP Address Conflicts
Start free trial →51Image Adjustment Quick Reference and Legacy Software (SW < Rel. 2) Compatibility
Start free trial →52Factory Backup and Thermal Head Floppy Data Recovery via MEDNET
Start free trial →53Boot-Up Sequence (Portex Java Operating System)
Start free trial →54Calibration Restore Webpage — Reset Film Calibration, Registration, and DT2 Data to Factory Defaults
Start free trial →55DICOM Host Profile and LPD Profile — Print Parameter Reference Tables (incl. Site Defaults)
Start free trial →56DICOM Print SCP Server Setup (DICOM Profile Editor) — Host Profile Concept and SCP Server Management
Start free trial →57DRYSTAR 5500/5503 Software Releases and Patches History (1.81_C1 through 6.0.1_C1)
Start free trial →58Crius/Themis CPU Board Compatibility — Software 1.80_C3 with Patch 1.85_C12
Start free trial →59DryStar 5500 Known Conflicts and Limitations — Baseline Software 1.80_C1
Start free trial →60DryStar 5500 Patch History and Bug Fixes — Software 1.81_C2 through 1.81_C12
Start free trial →61Licenses Webpage — Activating the MAMMO Software Option
Start free trial →62Local Keypad — Controls, LED Status Indicator, and Key-Operator/Service Menu Trees (Drystar 5500/5503)
Start free trial →63LPD Server Setup (LPD Profile Editor) — Server List Management and Server Parameters
Start free trial →64Connectivity Tools — Controller/Scaling Setup and Network Configuration (Basic IP, Routing, DNS, Ethernet)
Start free trial →65Software Releases and Patches — Chapter Purpose, Revision and Referenced Documents
Start free trial →66Late-Life Releases — RoHS-Compliant PCBs (4.2.0_C1 / 5.2.0_C2) and Drystar 5503 3-Tray Support (5.0.0_C2)
Start free trial →67Software Patches 3.1.0_C1 and 4.0.1_C1 — Bug Fixes on Releases 3.0.0_C1 and 4.0.0_C1
Start free trial →68Print Queue Monitoring Webpages — Operator Printer Status and Output Queue (Printqueue Editor)
Start free trial →69Software Patches 2.01_C1, 2.02_C1 and 2.03_C1 — Fixes on Basic Release 2.00_C1
Start free trial →70Software Release 2.00_C1 — Full Feature Set (External Densitometers, HIPAA/Security, Mixed-Modality DICOM, Calibration Overhaul & RF-Tag, Installation/Interpolation, Operator/Key-Operator/Service UI, Infocounters, Network Settings, Crius/Themis Hardware)
Start free trial →71Software Release 2.00_C1 — Known Conflicts, Limitations and On-Demand Diagnosis Restrictions
Start free trial →72Software Release 3.0.0_C1 — Full Feature Set (A#sharp Thermal Model & QC Procedure, Multi-Language, Service Menu Additions incl. Remote Install & TH Resistor Check, Postscript/DICOM Conformance/OEM LUTs, Reliability/Image-Quality/Printer-Handling Improvements)
Start free trial →73Software Release 4.0.0_C1 — Mammo Print Functionality and License Activation
Start free trial →74DryStar 5500/5503 Software Release History Table — 1.80_C1 through 5.2.0_C2
Start free trial →75Remote Command Session Webpages — Role Navigation, Password Entry, and Key-Operator/Service Main Menus
Start free trial →76Drum Position Adjustment (incl. Check of Image for Bubbles)
Start free trial →77Drystar 5500/5503 Adjustments Overview — When to Perform Each Adjustment
Start free trial →78Film Calibration from All Trays (After Print Head Replacement)
Start free trial →79Flat Belt Adjustment (Drum Motor Assembly)
Start free trial →80Image Quality Check After Print Head Replacement (STI2 & Medical Test Images)
Start free trial →81Lift Carrier Assembly Adjustment
Start free trial →82Local Keypad Backlight and Contrast Adjustment
Start free trial →83Top and Side Border Adjustment
Start free trial →84Calibration Types Overview (MDM, TH Profile, Film Registration, Film Printed)
Start free trial →85Calibrations Overview — When to Perform Each Calibration
Start free trial →86Film Calibration
Start free trial →87MDM Calibration
Start free trial →88Print Head Profile Calibration
Start free trial →89Checks Overview — When to Perform Each Check
Start free trial →90Density Reproduction Check
Start free trial →91Dust Stripes Check and Print Head (TPH) Cleaning Procedure
Start free trial →92Print Head (TH) Resistor Check
Start free trial →93Film Calibration Procedure and Target Dmax Reference
Start free trial →94Film Calibration Failures: Disabled Auto-Calibration, Low Dmax, Corrupted Sensitometry File, MDM Replacement
Start free trial →95Manual Drum Position Adjustment (Legacy, SW < 3.0.0_C1)
Start free trial →96Replace the front door assy (springs, film guides, fixed feeding axle, gear & rack, torsion spring)
Start free trial →97Replace the drive assy (stepper motor, light barrier, film transport belt)
Start free trial →98Replace the fixed feeding axle (4 wheels) via the left front cover access route
Start free trial →99Replace the film sensor (PU exit detect assy)
Start free trial →100Replace the film sensor (HAL detect assy)
Start free trial →101Replace the input tray assembly (Section 6.1, full: Removal + Re-installation)
Start free trial →102DryStar 5500 Extended System Check Procedure
Start free trial →103DryStar 5500 Image Quality Check with STI/STI2/Medical Test Films
Start free trial →104How to Evaluate the DryStar 5500 Infocounter (Reference Table)
Start free trial →105Retrieving the DryStar 5500 Infocounter via Floppy/Service PC or Browser
Start free trial →106Film Jam in Drum and TPH Section: Drum Positioning Motor M3 Gear Wheel Screw (HC11217)
Start free trial →107Film Pack Loading Stickers and Orientation Labels
Start free trial →108Filmrun Overview and Drystar 5500/5503 Sensor Naming Cross-Reference
Start free trial →109Film Pickup Sequence (Upper/Lower Tray to Alignment Entry)
Start free trial →110Horizontal Film Alignment (HAL) Sequence
Start free trial →111Sorter/Exit Film Transport Sequence
Start free trial →112Vertical Film Alignment (VAL) and Drum Positioning Sequence
Start free trial →113Front Door and Print Section Film Jams: Guide Plate, Feeding Axle, and Film Curl Upgrade Kit
Start free trial →114Input Tray Unlocking and Pickup Jams: 'Reliable Tray Locking' Upgrade Kit
Start free trial →115Film Identification Tag Assembly (Tag Reader) – Replacement
Start free trial →116Floating Feeding Axle – Replacement
Start free trial →117Input Tray Connector 12P – Replacement
Start free trial →118Input Tray Handle – Replacement
Start free trial →119Input Tray Light Barrier – Replacement
Start free trial →120Input Tray Wire Harness Assembly – Replacement
Start free trial →121Replace the Canting Guide Springs
Start free trial →122Replace the Output Rollers Assy
Start free trial →123Replace the Output Rollers Motor and Timing Belt
Start free trial →124Replace the 12-pin connector (input tray)
Start free trial →125Replace the electrostatic brush
Start free trial →126Replace the feeding axle pair (upper/lower)
Start free trial →127Replace the film pick-up assembly
Start free trial →128Replace the fixed feeding axle (7 wheels)
Start free trial →129Replace the front feeding axle
Start free trial →130Replace the full extension slides (input tray)
Start free trial →131Replace the light barrier, front side - lower
Start free trial →132Replace the light barrier, front side - upper
Start free trial →133Replace the light barrier, right side
Start free trial →134Replace the pump & valves assembly (incl. air filter and dampers)
Start free trial →135Replace the solenoid
Start free trial →136Replace the stepper motor and timing belt
Start free trial →137DryStar 5500 PM Completion: Configuration Backup, Counter Reset and Customer Handoff
Start free trial →138DryStar 5500 Preventive Maintenance Program: Scope, Frequency and Required Time
Start free trial →139Required Tools, Cleaning Materials and Spare Parts for DryStar 5500 PM
Start free trial →140DryStar 5500 Air Circulation Paths and Ventilation Opening Cleaning
Start free trial →141DryStar 5500 Cleaning Rollers Cleaning
Start free trial →142DryStar 5500 Drum Inspection and Rubber Cleaning
Start free trial →143DryStar 5500 Drum Motor Condition Check and 3.46 mm Banding Replacement Criteria
Start free trial →144DryStar 5500 Electronics Compartment Cleaning
Start free trial →145DryStar 5500 Film Pickup Suction Cup Cleaning
Start free trial →146DryStar 5500 Power Supply Cleaning
Start free trial →147DryStar 5500 Power-Off Teardown and General Visual Inspection
Start free trial →148DryStar 5500 Protective Earth Resistance Test and National Electrical Check
Start free trial →149DryStar 5500 Thermal Print Head Cleaning
Start free trial →150DryStar 5500 Vacuum Filter Replacement
Start free trial →151DryStar 5500 Density Reproduction Check and MDM Recalibration Trigger
Start free trial →152DryStar 5500 Host System Image Quality Check
Start free trial →153DryStar 5500 Post-Maintenance Test Image Evaluation
Start free trial →154DryStar 5500 Safety Switch Function Check (Power-On)
Start free trial →155DryStar 5500 Software Patch Installation Check
Start free trial →156DryStar 5500 Maintenance Checklist (Printable Work-Order Form)
Start free trial →157RF-Tag Reading Errors: Film Pack Identification Troubleshooting
Start free trial →158DryStar 5500 Maintenance Safety Guidelines and Equipment Markings
Start free trial →159Replace the Light Barrier (Sorter)
Start free trial →160Replace the Sorter Assy
Start free trial →161Replace the Sorter Motor
Start free trial →162Replace the Distributor DC Motor (Sorter)
Start free trial →163Replace the Distributor Springs, dia 4.9mm (Sorter)
Start free trial →164Replace the Distributor Springs, dia 6.8mm (Sorter)
Start free trial →165Replace the Distributor Timing Belts, Set of 6 (Sorter)
Start free trial →166Replace the Driver Unit Assy (Sorter Distributor)
Start free trial →167Replace the Electrostatic Brush (Sorter Distributor)
Start free trial →168Replace the Film Sensor (Sorter Distributor)
Start free trial →169Replace the Hinge Shaft Assy (Sorter Distributor)
Start free trial →170Width Guide Assembly and Solenoid – Replacement
Start free trial →171Densitometer Motor Spindle Distance Adjustment (HC11113/HC11114)
Start free trial →172Densitometer Assembly – Replacement
Start free trial →173Densitometer Halogen Lamp – Replacement
Start free trial →174Densitometer Light Barrier – Replacement
Start free trial →175Densitometer Stepping Motor – Replacement
Start free trial →176Correct Mounting of the Drum Flat Belt During Installation
Start free trial →177Replace the Drum
Start free trial →178Replace the Drum Bearings
Start free trial →179Replace the Drum Spring
Start free trial →180Drum Base — Light Barrier (Position Switches) – Replacement
Start free trial →181Drum Base — Springs (Position Support Assy) – Replacement
Start free trial →182Replace the cam shaft assy (Drum Base)
Start free trial →183Replace the drum base DC motor and timing belt
Start free trial →184Replace the drum base spring tensioner bearing
Start free trial →185Replace the film sensor (Drum Base assembly)
Start free trial →186Drum Motor (Moveable Part Assembly) – Replacement
Start free trial →187Replace the drum moveable-part light barrier
Start free trial →188Printing Sequence (Drum Rotation and TPH Voltage Application)
Start free trial →189Replace the Electrostatic Brush (Drum Compartment)
Start free trial →190Replace the Guiding Assy
Start free trial →191Mammography Printing and Chest Wall Recognition (CWR)
Start free trial →192Preventive Thermal Head Replacement CM+341916.1 to .2 (Film Jam HC11207)
Start free trial →193Dust Stripe Hardware Mitigations: Front Door Redesign, Foam Seals, Cleaning Rollers Kit
Start free trial →194Dust Stripes and Vertical Print Stripes: Thermal Head Cleaning Procedure
Start free trial →195Thermal Model: V1 vs. TMML (A#Sharp)
Start free trial →196Replace the Cabled Heater Foil
Start free trial →197Replace the Crossflow Blower
Start free trial →198Replace the Thermal Print Head Assy
Start free trial →199Replace the Thermo Switch
Start free trial →200Replace the THIB PCB
Start free trial →201Lift Carrier Assembly – Replacement
Start free trial →202Lift Carrier Springs – Replacement
Start free trial →203Vertical Film Alignment Light Barrier – Replacement
Start free trial →204Vertical Film Alignment Stepping Motor – Replacement
Start free trial →205Replace the output trays (sorter trays) and tray support
Start free trial →206Replace the top left cover
Start free trial →207Replace the upper left cover
Start free trial →208Replace the middle left cover
Start free trial →209Replace the lower left cover
Start free trial →210Replace the left front cover assy
Start free trial →211Replace the left rear cover assy
Start free trial →212Replace the right side cover assy
Start free trial →213Replace the back cover assy
Start free trial →214Replace the top cover
Start free trial →215Replace the top cover front assy (keypad assy, keypad cover, light cap, display cover)
Start free trial →216Replace the EMI shielding assy
Start free trial →217Replace the rubber rollers of the top cover assy
Start free trial →218Drystar 5500/5503 – Board-Level Diagnostic LED Reference (MEC, THEMIS, CRIUS, Traycon, Film ID Tag Reader)
Start free trial →219CPU/PCB Board Revisions and RoHS Compatibility (Crius/Themis 1-3, MEC2, RAM, DSH)
Start free trial →220Partly Printed Films and Underruns: Themis CPU Thermal Throttling (HC10101/HC10003)
Start free trial →221Printer Fails to Boot: Crius/Themis CPU Chip Date-Code Defect
Start free trial →222Replace the DSH1 PCB (Densitometer)
Start free trial →223Replace the CRIUS 2 board
Start free trial →224Replace the floppy disk drive and hard disk drive assembly
Start free trial →225Replace the KEY5 assy (and its POWER / UNLOCK button caps)
Start free trial →226Replace the MEC / THEMIS board assembly
Start free trial →227Replace the PAX fan
Start free trial →228Replace the power supply
Start free trial →229Hardware Architecture: Board-Level Block Diagram and Component Functions
Start free trial →230MEC Board Hardware Failures: Blank Film Prints and Banding Lines (HC10903)
Start free trial →231Preventive Maintenance: Power Supply Dust Cleaning
Start free trial →232Drystar 5500/5503 – Power Supply & Front Panel Status LED Reference
Start free trial →233Replace the clear-film-jam switch
Start free trial →234Replace the safety switch, Drum compartment door
Start free trial →235Replace the safety switch, Front door
Start free trial →236Replace the safety switch, Top door
Start free trial →237Drystar 5500/5503 – 73GB Hitachi Hard Disk Jumper Settings (C3/C4)
Start free trial →238Drystar 5500/5503 – 73GB Maxtor Hard Disk Jumper Settings (J1/J3)
Start free trial →239Troubleshooting Flowchart — Overview of the 4 Diagnostic Tools
Start free trial →240When to Use Each Troubleshooting Tool (Show Error, Info Counter, Tests, Diagnosis, Logging)
Start free trial →241Symptom Classification Index (No LCD, HC Error, Warning, Queue, Jam, Artifacts)
Start free trial →242No LCD Display After Power-On
Start free trial →243Error Message 'HC...' — Generic Response Procedure
Start free trial →244Warning Message — Generic Response Procedure
Start free trial →245Warning: 'Calibration Failed' After Film Calibration (MDM Transport Rope / V-Guide)
Start free trial →246Warning: No Identification Code Detected for Film Pack (Tag Reader)
Start free trial →247Images Sent from Host Modality Not Shown in Printer Queue
Start free trial →248Film Jam: 'Remove Film Jam' Message (Input Section)
Start free trial →249Film Jam: 'Remove Film Jam in Print Section' — M3 Drum-Positioning Motor Gear Wheel
Start free trial →250Artifacts on the Film — Classification of 8 Artifact Types
Start free trial →251Contrast and Density Reproduction Faults — Overview and Monitor-Calibration Check
Start free trial →252Dmin Too High (Fog Level Elevated)
Start free trial →253Dmax Too High or Too Low (Target Density by Densitometer/Film Type)
Start free trial →254Density Reproduction Not OK (Grayscale Steps 0-100%)
Start free trial →255Optimal Perceivable Levels Not OK (256-Step Grayscale Detail)
Start free trial →256Contouring Visible ('Landscaping') in Grayscale Areas
Start free trial →257Contrast and/or Sharpness Not OK (Medical Image Check)
Start free trial →258Dust Stripes (Transport-Direction Line Artifacts from Debris)
Start free trial →259Line Artifacts < 1mm — Dark/White TPH Lines and Backing-Layer Deposits
Start free trial →260Line Artifacts > 1mm — mm/Macro TPH Banding (Dirt/Resistor Drift)
Start free trial →261TPH Driver Defect Family — Driver Banding, Driver Drop, Intermittent Driver Drop
Start free trial →262Wide Bands With Lower Density at Left/Right Side of Film
Start free trial →263Banding Troubleshooting — Line Artifacts Vertical to Transport Direction (Periodicity 3.46-129.5mm)
Start free trial →264Alignment Module — Position Sensors, Actuators, Homing & Jam-Timing Fault Codes (HC10824-HC10826, HC10901-HC10902, HC10919, HC11208-HC11209, HC11211, HC11213, HC11233-HC11234)
Start free trial →265Cover-Open & Jam-Clearance Switch Fault Codes (HC10800-HC10802)
Start free trial →266CPU Boards (Crius/Themis), Firewire Link & MEC Board Connector Fault Codes (HC10000-HC10100, HC11000-HC11014, HC11109)
Start free trial →267Decurl Module Heat and Mechanics Fault Codes (HC11116-HC11118, HC11121)
Start free trial →268Film and Thermal-Head Calibration File Compatibility Errors (HC11303, HC11309-HC11310)
Start free trial →269Film Tray Calibration-Required and Print-Disable Status Codes (HC11312, HC11314-HC11320, HC11322-HC11324, HC11326-HC11328)
Start free trial →270Film Tray Pick-up Modules — Sensors, Motors, Magazine Lock, Vacuum & Tag Reader Fault Codes, Upper/Middle/Lower Tray (HC10803-HC10813, HC10818, HC10821-HC10822, HC10836, HC10900, HC10906, HC10916-HC10918, HC10921-HC10924, HC11018-HC11019, HC11021)
Start free trial →271Film Tray Pick-up — Jam, Suction & Passed/Exit Timing Fault Codes, Upper/Middle/Lower Tray (HC11203-HC11206, HC11210, HC11214, HC11229-HC11232, HC11242, HC11246-HC11259)
Start free trial →272MDM (Macrodensitometer) Module & Densitometer (DSH) Fault Codes (HC10200, HC10819-HC10820, HC10904-HC10905, HC10920, HC11005, HC11110-HC11115, HC11124, HC11218-HC11222)
Start free trial →273Output Sorter Module — Tray-Position Sensors, Transport Motors & Jam-Timing Fault Codes (HC10823, HC10831-HC10835, HC10907-HC10909, HC11223-HC11224, HC11238-HC11241)
Start free trial →274Power Supply Module & Ambient Temperature Fault Codes (HC10300-HC10304, HC10817, HC11227-HC11228, HC11329)
Start free trial →275Print Drum Module — Position Sensors, Drive Motor, Mechanics & TH-Engagement Fault Codes (HC10814-HC10816, HC10827-HC10828, HC10830, HC10903, HC10910, HC11100-HC11101, HC11103-HC11104, HC11207, HC11212, HC11215-HC11217, HC11235-HC11237)
Start free trial →276Storage, Keypad, Floppy Disk, Network & Service Communication Fault Codes (HC10500-HC10700, HC11004, HC11123, HC11200-HC11202, HC11243-HC11245, HC11325)
Start free trial →277System Initialization, Software & File Integrity Fault Codes (HC11225-HC11226, HC11300-HC11302, HC11304-HC11308, HC11311, HC11313, HC11321)
Start free trial →278Thermal Print Head (TH) Module — Power, Voltage, Heater/Fan, Connectivity & Thermistor Fault Codes (HC10305, HC10400, HC10829, HC10911-HC10915, HC11015-HC11017, HC11020, HC11102, HC11105-HC11108, HC11119-HC11120)
Start free trial →279Offline Diagnosis Expert System Architecture
Start free trial →280Error Handling and Online Diagnosis Classification (Accidents/Warnings/Defects)
Start free trial →281Error Catalogue - Structure, Field Legend & Source File
Start free trial →282List of Errors Webpage — HC10000-HC10002 Defect Codes and ESC Error-Hit-List Example
Start free trial →283Bubbles (Fig. 29) - Drum-Position Adjustment Procedure
Start free trial →284Dust Particles in the Film (Fig. 31)
Start free trial →285Dust Particles on the Print Drum (Fig. 30)
Start free trial →286Pinholes (Fig. 28)
Start free trial →287Film Curl at Light-Box (DT2 Films) - No Fix Available
Start free trial →288Scratches on Film Surface (Fig. 33) - Print-Head Contamination Diagnosis
Start free trial →289Surface Blemish Artifact (Fig. 32) - Drum-Position & TPH-Temperature Check
Start free trial →290Blank Films - Corrupted Film-Sensitometry File (Defect 1)
Start free trial →291Blank Films - MEC2/Power-Supply Communication Fault (Defect 2)
Start free trial →292Image Printed Condensed ~2.5 cm Short (Fig. 39) - Flat-Belt Orientation Fault
Start free trial →293Partly Printed Films with Underruns (Fig. 36-38) - Themis CPU Heat-Sink Spring-Holder Fault
Start free trial →294Image Adjustment Decision Flowchart and Connectivity Release Document Path
Start free trial →295Service Tools Diagnostics & Reporting Webpages — Software/Firmware Version Info, General/Network/Site Info, InfoCounters Report, and Controller Logging
Start free trial →296Installation Checklist Summary Table (28 Steps)
Start free trial →297Chapter 8 Overview: Manufacturing Standard Modifications — Purpose & Document History
Start free trial →298Covers & Foam Seals Kit — Revision History (Middle/Top Left Cover, Rear Foam Seals)
Start free trial →299Cleaning Rollers Kit / Cleaning Module Kit — Revision History (Dust-Stripe & Banding Fixes)
Start free trial →300Crius & Themis CPU Board Revisions + Heat Sink Kit (CM+339189 / CM+339198 / CM+346039)
Start free trial →301Electronics — MEC2/DSH/Traycon PCB, Power Supply & Storage (Hard Drive/Floppy Cable) Revisions
Start free trial →302Wire Harness Assemblies & Cabled Heater Foil — Revision History
Start free trial →303Drive-Train Components — Revision History (Cam Shaft, Drive/Driver Assembly, Drum Motor, Timing Belt Pulley)
Start free trial →304Film Tray Assembly, Tag Reader/RF Tag Reader & Tag Filter — Revision History
Start free trial →305Front Door Assembly — Manufacturing Revision History (CM+341572/341575 & CM+351515 Series)
Start free trial →306Film Path Guides & Positioners — Revision History (Transport Belt, Format Positioner, Width Guide, Input Roller, Feeding Axle, Lift Motor)
Start free trial →307Regulatory Compliance: EMC and Safety Standards
Start free trial →308Drystar 5500/5503 Keypad & Service Menu FAQ
Start free trial →309Drystar 5500/5503 Mammography License & Software Release 4 Kit FAQ
Start free trial →310Drystar 5500/5503 Recycling, Throughput, TH Cleaning & Input Tray FAQ
Start free trial →311DryStar 5500/5503 Manufacturing Modifications Timeline (2003–2008) — Summary Table
Start free trial →312Densitometer Assembly — Revision History (CM+339194 Series, \"Calibration Failed\" Fix)
Start free trial →313Thermal Head — Manufacturing Revision History (CM+341916 Series)
Start free trial →314Key-Operator and Service Menu Default Printer Settings Reference
Start free trial →315Incorrect Type Label (Max. Current Rating) Replacement Campaign
Start free trial →316Drystar 5500/5503 Software, Network Configuration & Print Queue Operation FAQ
Start free trial →317DryStar 5500/5503 Software Release & Patch History (v2.00_C1 → v6.0.1_C1)
Start free trial →317 sections · Full content available after sign in
Error Codes — decoded
168 codesEach code below has a decoded reference page — meaning, severity and subsystem.
HC10000HC10001HC10002HC10003HC10050HC10052HC10053HC10100HC10200HC10300HC10301HC10302HC10303HC10304HC10305HC10400HC10500HC10600HC10700HC10800HC10801HC10802HC10807HC10808HC10810HC10812HC10813HC10814HC10815HC10816HC10817HC10819HC10820HC10821HC10823HC10824HC10825HC10826HC10827HC10828HC10829HC10830HC10831HC10832HC10833HC10834HC10835HC10836HC10900HC10901HC10902HC10903HC10904HC10905HC10907HC10908HC10909HC10910HC10912HC10913HC10914HC10915HC10917HC10918HC10919HC10920HC10921HC10922HC11000HC11001HC11003HC11005HC11006HC11007HC11008HC11009HC11010HC11011HC11012HC11013HC11014HC11015HC11016HC11017HC11019HC11020HC11021HC11100HC11101HC11102HC11103HC11104HC11105HC11106HC11107HC11108HC11109HC11111HC11112HC11113HC11114HC11115HC11119HC11120HC11123HC11124HC11203HC11204HC11205HC11206HC11207HC11208HC11209HC11210HC11211HC11212HC11213HC11214HC11215HC11216HC11217HC11218HC11219HC11220HC11221HC11222HC11223HC11224HC11225HC11227HC11228HC11229HC11230HC11231HC11232HC11233HC11234HC11235HC11236HC11237HC11238HC11239HC11240HC11241HC11242HC11251HC11254HC11255HC11303HC11309HC11310HC11311HC11313HC11314HC11315HC11316HC11317HC11318HC11319HC11320HC11322HC11323HC11324HC11325HC11326HC11327HC11328HC11329
Frequently asked questions
Where can I access the Agfa DryStar 5500 / 5503 service manual?▾
The full DryStar 5500 / 5503 service manual is on FSELIB — the field-service engineering library for medical imaging. Sign in or start a 7-day free trial to open the complete manual: installation, calibration, troubleshooting, error codes and replacement procedures.
What does the DryStar 5500 / 5503 service manual cover?▾
It covers Drystar 5503 Hardware and Software Differences from Drystar 5500, DryStar 5500 General Safety Guidelines for Service Work, Drystar 5500/5503 System Overview and Service Concept, Drystar 5500 vs. Drystar 4500M vs. LR5200 Specification Comparison, DryStar 5500 PCB Replacement ESD Handling Guidelines, DryStar 5500 Post-Repair Safety Check (Visual, Electrical, Ground Resistance Test) and more for the Agfa DryStar 5500 / 5503 (Other).
Does the DryStar 5500 / 5503 manual include error codes?▾
Yes — 168 decoded error codes for the DryStar 5500 / 5503, each with its meaning, severity and the subsystem that reports it.
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