Agfa Medical Equipment | Laser Imagers
Each DRYSTAR imager comes with our Direct Digital Imaging (DDI) technology enhanced with A#Sharp for consistently sharp images and benefits from: – Simple mechanism that makes it compact and highly reliable Solid state imaging that ensures long life and controlled,consistent image quality – Total daylight film handling for ease of use High throughput and the shortest image access time for the most efficient workflow – Full flexibility of all media trays – DICOM – Excellent price/performance ratio.The perfect printer for the decentralized printing concept, the DRYSTAR 5300 is one of our suite of DICOM native imagers, which enables easy integration within your existing network.
A# Sharp – Software enhancement for DDI imaging solutions The development of the A#Sharp software was a logical step in the continued improvement of Agfa’s DDI solutions. The first step was achieved by replacing old fashioned laser-optics technology with solid-state high-tech electronics as an innovative printing technology.
The second step was further improvement through sharper image quality. A#Sharp advances DDI image quality significantly in this area, and thus is a logical progression for Agfa’s DDI solutions. Direct Digital Imaging technology with A#Sharp Enhancement offers a number of advantages in addition to the enhanced image quality offered by A#Sharp technology. DDI technology is a single step process, with no separation of exposure and heat processing. Its simple mechanism makes it compact and highly reliable. Daylight insensitivity facilitates maintenance and reduces running costs, while solid-state imaging ensures long life and controlled, consistent image quality. Lastly, DDI with A#Sharp offers an excellent price/performance ratio. Direct Digital Imaging The basic idea behind direct digital imaging is a solid-state – and hence highly reliable – 14” print head that writes line-by-line onto heat-sensitive DRYSTAR film in a single-step process. Images of the same quality level are printed without the use of a complex laser and optical system. The only moving parts in the printer are the film and film drum itself. The straightforward design greatly increases reliability. The unique direct digital printing process guarantees high consistency of exposure.
DRYSTAR imagers incorporate a built-in on-line macro-densitometer, controlling crosstalk via an intelligent thermal model that takes environment, image contents, thermal head condition and other factors all fully into account. The result is that every pixel in the image is completely software-controlled. This makes the thermal process more flexible than alternative laser engine technologies.
