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Kodak Print Server for DICOM (PSD), Version 1.6 Model 9400AUB

Service Manual, Rev. B

Revision History
Safety and Agency Compliance for External Interfaces Box Accessories
About This Guide
Section 1 – Product Description
Section 2 – Theory of Operation
Section 3 – Installation
Section 4 – Troubleshooting
Section 5 – Removal and Replacement Procedures
Section 6 – Additional Information
Section 7 – Parts Breakdown
Appendix A – Communications Setup
Appendix B – Useful Unix Commands
Appendix C – Dual Printer Configuration
893-7120 Appendix D – Deleting Images and Print Jobs
78-6970-7961-0
 Kodak 9400AUB PSD Service Manual
Revision History
1999 Rev. B i

Revision History
The original issue and revisions of this manual are identified as follows:
Issue Date (Rev. A): 01/98, (Rev. B): 09/99
The conversion to Kodak content and format included in this revision has resulted in a complete reprint of
the existing Service Manual.
Revision B includes updates for Version 1.6 software.
All pages are dated Sept., 1999.
 Kodak 9400AUB PSD Service Manual
Safety and Agency Compiance for External Interfaces Box Accessories
1999 Rev. B i

Safety and Agency Compliance

for External Interfaces Box Accessories
Read and understand all instructions before using.

Classifications
UL Classified

File Number E183646

Control Number 9R46

Medical Equipment
UL 2601-1 CAN/CSA No. 601.1

!
Classified by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. With Respect to Electric Shock, Fire, Casualty and
Medical Hazards only in Accordance with UL 2601-1, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 601.1 and IEC 601.1.

! WARNING
This equipment can be an explosive hazard. Do not use in the presesnce of flammable
anesthetics, Oxygen, or Nitrous Oxide.

! WARNING
This equipment is operated with hazardous voltage which can shock, burn, or cause
death.
Remove wall plug before servicing equipment. Never pull on cord to remove from outlet. Grasp plug and
pull to disconnect.
Do not operate equipment with a damaged power cord.
Do not use an extension cord to power this equipment.
Position the power cord so it will not be tripped over or pulled.
Connect this equipment to a grounded outlet.

! WARNING
Not Protected Against Ingress of Liquids including bodily fluids.
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! WARNING
For Continued Protection against Fire, Replace Fuses with only the Same Type and Fuse Rating.

! CAUTION
Do not substitute or modify any part of this equipment without approval of Eastman Kodak Company.

! CAUTION
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed by qualified
service personnel, may cause interference to radio communications and other electronic devices.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause interference, in which case the user at their
own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference.

! CAUTION Read The Manual Before Operating: !

! CAUTION 0 1
Power Switch 0 = Off, 1 = On:
This Equipment Must Only be Connected to Equipment in Compliance with Equivalent UL 2601-1 or
IEC 601-1-1 and be Connected to the Same Protective Ground. If the equipment has a Separate
Protective Ground, or is not UL 2601-1 or IEC 601-1-1, a suitable separation device is required.
This Equipment must be installed, connected, and initially checked by a qualified Kodak Service
Technician.

! CAUTION
General External Cleaning: This equipment may be cleaned with a damp cloth using water with mild
detergent, or commercial electronic equipment cleaner.
 Kodak 9400AUB PSD Service Manual
About This Guide
1999 Rev. B iii

About This Guide

Audience
The primary audience for the Imation 9400 Print Server for DICOM (PSD) Service Manual is the Imation
service technician.

Organization
This manual is organized into seven sections and four appendices as follows:
 Section 1. Product Description
 Section 2. Theory of Operation
 Section 3. Installation
 Section 4. Troubleshooting
 Section 5. Removal and Replacement Procedures
 Section 6. Additional Information
 Section 7. Parts Breakdown
 Appendix A. Communication Setup
 Appendix B. Useful Unix Commands
 Appendix C. Dual Printer Configuration
 Appendix D. Deleting Images and Print Jobs

Manual Conventions
The following conventions are used in this manual:

Keyboard Entry and System Output

User input (key in) Boldfaced, courier typeface ... type halt
System messages Boldfaced, courier typeface ... system displays
installing from local CD-ROM
Function keys Boldfaced as shown ... press F1
Keys Capitalized as labeled, boldfaced ... press Return to continue
Menu Selections Capitalized as labeled, italics ... select Print_Server_Control menu
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Section 1 – Product Description
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Section 1 – Product Description

1-1. Description of System
The 9400AUB Print Server for DICOM (PSD) is a conversion device that allows images captured from a
DICOM V3.0 compatible modality via a network, to be converted into images suitable for printing on a
Kodak 959XL, 969HQ, and 8700 DryView Laser Imager. The 9400AUB PSD consists of a SUN SPARC
computer, operating system, application software and a Fiber Optic SPARC S bus Interface to Laser
(FOSSIL) board. Figure 1-1 shows how the 9400AUB PSD fits into the system.

Figure 1-1. System Diagram

1-2. Description of Components

Figure 1-2 shows a diagram of the 9400AUB PSD components:

Figure 1-2. Component Diagram

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The component functions are described as follows:

 The DICOM modality scans the patient and produces digital image data. This data is transmitted to the
PSD via an Ethernet connection.
 The PSD accepts the image data and stores the image on its hard drive. Communication is established
with the laser imager. The stored image data is converted into a format compatible with the laser
imager and then sent to the imager.
 The laser imager prints images on sheets of film.
The following components are required to install the 9400AUB PSD system (see Figure 1-2).
 SUN SPARC computer with a CD-ROM and 3 and 1/2 inch floppy drive options
– Laser Interface Board: also known as the Fiber Optic SPARC S bus Interface to Laser (FOSSIL)
board
– Solaris 2.3 OS CD-ROM
– PSD application software CD-ROM
– Print Server software structure diskette
 U.S. Robotics Sportster 14.4 Fax Modem (U.S. or Canada only)
– Data cable
– Telephone cable
 Ethernet network
– Standard 10BaseT Ethernet cable (UTP) with RJ45 connector
 959, 969, or 8700 DryView Laser Imager, or 8800 Multi-Input Manager
– Input module for the 959 or 969 Laser Imagers, or the 8800 Multi-Input Manager
– Fiber Interface Board (FIB) and Translator Daughter Board (TDB) for the 8700 DryView Laser
Imager
– Fiber optic converter
– Comm fiber optic cable
– Data fiber optic cable
 DICOM modality (e.g., ultrasound, CT, MR, etc.)
 PC compatible laptop with Hyper Terminal, Procomm Plusr, or equivalent
– Null modem cable
– WINMPC 1.17 or greater software
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1-3. Specifications
The SUN SPARC specifications are as follows:
 Machine size: 16.4” width
3.07” height
16.1” depth
 Electrical requirements: 100–240 VAC, 47–63 Hz, 4.6 Amps
 Environment specifications:
– Storage Temperature: –10°C to 70°C (14°F to 158°F) at 5% to 90% RH max, non-condensing
– Operating Temperature: 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F) at 20% to 80% RH max, non-condensing
 Weight: 27.0 lb
 Operating system: Solaris 2.3
 Shipping size: 23.75” width
9.75” height
23.0” depth
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Section 2 – Theory of Operation

The PSD is a DICOM V3.0 Print Management Service Class network interface to Kodak laser imagers. It
translates DICOM messages received from modalities on the network, processes the image data and
prints the images on films to an Kodak Laser Imager. The image data received is stored on the hard disk
until the image is printed on a film. All errors (such as, laser imager out of film) are logged in an error log
file. All films printed are logged in an event log file.
There are four components in the PSD for handling image data as shown in Figure 2-1.

Figure 2-1. PSD Theory of Operation Block Diagram

DICOM Server
The DICOM Server is a software module responsible for receiving data from and sending responses back
to the modalities on the network. The DICOM Server’s main function is receiving DICOM messages and
passing the image data and printing information to the LI Server. The DICOM Server has a parent process
listening for connection requests from the network and spawns off a child process to handle the
communication with the modality once a connection is established.

LI Server
The LI Server is a software module responsible for print job queuing, processing and printing to the Laser
Imager. The LI Server receives the image data and information from the DICOM Server, processes the
data if necessary, and sends the data to the device driver. The LI Server also receives the laser imager
status and print job status from the device driver. The LI Server passes this status information to the
DICOM Server. After the images are printed, the image files are removed from the disk. At power-up, the LI
Server prints the unprinted images left on the disk.
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Device Driver
The Device Driver resides in the operating system kernel and controls the operation of the interface board.
It receives the image data, creates laser imager commands for the target imager, and sends the
commands to the laser imager. The Device Driver also receives laser imager status information and
passes such information back to the LI Server.
In Version 1.6, a device driver script has been incorporated. The script is designed to keep the device
driver from going into a “sleep mode”. Intermittent lockups of the Solaris operating system were attributed
to a failure of the device driver to come out of “sleep mode” in a timely manner. For ease of servicing and
monitoring the Print Server, the script is halted when the technician logs into the system with the mmmims
username and mmmims1 password. This allows uninterrupted use of the AdminApp utility. The device
driver script reactivates when the technician selects either the Quit option from the AdminApp Main Menu
or the Reboot Computer option from the AdminApp Control Menu.

Laser Interface Board (FOSSIL board)

The LI interface board is a printed circuit board used to interface to the laser imager. It handles both image
data and commands to the laser imager and receives responses from the laser imager.
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Section 3 – Installation
3-1. Introduction
This section contains installation and setup procedures for the following items:
3-2. Location and Placement Considerations
3-3. Laser Image Preparation
3-4. Connecting Cables
3-5. PSD Configuration Setup
3-6. Modem Configuration Setup
3-7. Running Test Software
3-8. Network Configuration
3-9. Running the PSD Contrast Test
3-10. PSD Configuration Backup

3-2. Location and Placement Considerations

The 9400 PSD can be located anywhere between the laser imager and the modality, as long as there is an
available network connection point (jack). Locating the PSD near the laser imager will minimize the length
of the fiber optic cables required for the connection.
The interconnect between the PSD and the laser imager is fiber optic. Fiber optic cables are available in a
variety of lengths from 3 to 1000 meters. The PSD connects to the modality via a 10BaseT Ethernet (UTP)
connection.
The PSD power cord and the modem telephone cable are both 2 meters long. Therefore, considerations
must be made as to the distance from an electrical outlet and a telephone jack. The modem can be placed
on top of the PSD so the length of the modem data cable is not an issue.
The PSD should be placed flat using its support feet on a tabletop or other sturdy platform. The floor is not
an acceptable location for the PSD because of dust buildup and limited access.
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3-3. Laser Imager Preparation

1. Using the appropriate Kodak Laser Imager Service Manual, verify proper jumper setup for the input
module being installed. Both 9-bit and 12-bit input modules (959/969/8800) or memory boards (8700)
can be used with the PSD system.

Note
Input Modules used in the 959, 969, or 8800 must be jumpered for a transmission speed of 10 MHz
regardless of pixel bit width. The Laser Interface Board (FOSSIL) is fixed at a 10 MHz clock rate. On
old style input modules, the jumper must be placed between E2 and E3. On new style modules, the
jumper must be placed between W9-2 and W9-3.

2. Install the input module (959/969/8800) into the laser imager. The 8700 should be configured with the
FIB and TDB.
3. Connect a laptop PC to the MPC port located on the laser imager (reference MPC procedures).
4. Power up the laser imager.
5. Run the MPC application and set up the Comm, Image, Host, System, and EIB parameters as shown
in:
Table 3-1. 969 and 8700 Laser Imager Parameters (MPC for MicrosoftR Windows)
Table 3-2. 959 Laser Imager Parameters (MPC for MicrosoftR Windows)

Note
The EIB parameter load will indicate a failure because there is no EIB. However, the laser imager
NVRAM parameters will be loaded.
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Table 3-1. 969 and 8700 Laser Imager Parameters (MPC for Microsoft Windows)

Comm Image Host System EIB

Parity = Even Contrast = 10 Image Size Mode = Parameter Set = 0 Test Pattern =
New Disable
Data Bits = 8 Dmax = 3.0 Alarm Mode = Old User Priority = Normal Header Mode =
Header/Line
Command Set = 969 Density = 13 P1 = 0 FIB Port = 0 Prescale = On
Parity = Disable Border = 0 P2 = 0 Interface = Digital EIB Parity = Even**
Stop Bits = 1 969 Cmd Set Beta P3 = 0 Media Size = 14x17 Parity Enable =
Horizontal = 3 Enable**
Vertical = 3
Baud = 19200 Match Border = P4 = 0 Media Type = Port = 0
YES BWGEN
End of Message = Dmin Mode = P5 = 0 ID Fgnd Intensity = Time-out = 25**
None Normal 255 (8bit)
4095 (12 bit)
Protocol = Packet TFT = 693C∅ P6 = 0 ID Bgnd Intensity = 0 Pixels Per Line = 0
Rotate All Images = No
Character Pacing = 0 Memory Full Resp = Requeue = 5 Image Lines = 0
MOV
Override 952 Beta = Modality = Digital Pixel Width =
No 8 or 12***
Aspect Ratio = 1.00 User ID = Customer Digital IF Timing
Preference T6 = 200
T7 = 255
T10 = 255
Horizontal Sharp = 0 Memory Management
= Best Fit
Horizontal Smooth = 8 Destination =
Processor 0****
Vertical Sharp = 0
Vertical Smooth = 8
Density Test Contrast
Source = NVRAM
Framing = No
Pixel Correction = Yes
Slides = 35mm
Dual Switch = Off
Scale Format = No
Scale Magnification =
Yes

** Must be set like this. Unmarked parameters may be a variety of values.

*** Set to 8 or 12, depending on how the PSD software will be set for output bits.
**** The version 1.5 Print Server software only supports a Destination of Processor 0 with SuperSet command
set. See Appendix C if this PSD must support a dual printer environment.
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Table 3-2. 959 Laser Imager Parameters (MPC for Microsoft Windows)

Comm Host System EIB

Parity = Even Image Size Mode = New Parameter Set = 0 Test Pattern = Disable
Data Bits = 8 Alarm Mode = Old User Priority = Normal Header Mode =
Header/Line
Command Set = 959 P1 = 0 Interface = Digital EIB Prescale = On
Parity = Enable P2 = 0 Modality = Digital Parity = Even**
Stop Bits = 1 P3 = 0 User ID = Customer Parity Enable = Enable**
Preference
Baud = 1200 P4 = 0 Destination = Printer 0 Port = 0
End of Message = CR P5 = 0 Destination 2 = Printer 0 Timeout = 25**
Protocol = ACK/NACK P6 = 0 Pixels Per Line = 0
Rotate All Images = No
Character Pacing = 0 Memory Full Resp = MOV Image Lines = 0
Override 952 Beta = No Pixel Width = 8 or 12***
Aspect Ratio = 1.00 Digital IF Timing
T6 = 200
T7 = 255
T10 = 255
Horizontal Sharp = 0
Horizontal Smooth = 8
Vertical Sharp = 0
Vertical Smooth = 8
Density Test Contrast
Source
= NVRAM
Slides = 35mm
Dual Switch = Off
** Must be set like this. Unmarked parameters may be a variety of values.
*** Set to 8 or 12, depending on how the PSD software will be set for output bits.

6. Exit the MPC setup application.

7. Power down and then power up the laser imager to enable parameter modifications.
8. Disconnect the laptop from the MPC port.
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3-4. Connecting Cables

Note
When connecting cables, use cable restraints in all circumstances where cables may become
dislodged.

1. Connect the PSD to the network using the 10BaseT Ethernet (UTP) cable as follows:
Connect the standard Ethernet end of the UTP cable to the network port. Connect the other end of the
UTP cable to the PSD twisted pair (TP) port (RJ45 jack) as shown in Figure 3-1.
If multiple modalities are to be connected, the customer will provide an Ethernet hub.
2. Connect the PSD to the laser imager.
 Connect the image data A and B fiber optic cables from the PSD image data ports to the
corresponding image ports on the laser imager input module. See Figure 3-1.
 Connect the comm A and B fiber optic cables from the PSD comm ports to the corresponding
comm ports on the laser imager input module. See Figure 3-1.

image data ports comm ports

power
switch

to modem to laptop
AUI port Ethernet
port
(RJ45)

Figure 3-1. PSD (rear view)

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3. Prepare and connect a 14.4 modem as follows:

 Set the dip switches on the back of the modem as follows:

Switch Number Switch Setting

switch 1 up
switch 2 up
switch 3 down
switch 4 up
switch 5 up
switch 6 up
switch 7 up
switch 8 down

 Connect the modem to serial port B of the PSD using modem data cable.
 Connect the telephone cable from the modem wall jack port to the modem RJ-11 connection. See
Figure 3-2.
 Connect the modem power cable.
 Power up the modem.

power
data port
wall jack port
dip switches

Figure 3-2. Modem Cabling (rear view)

3-5. PSD Configuration Setup

1. Connect your laptop computer to serial port A of the PSD using a null modem cable. See Figure 3-1.
2. Power up the the laptop and run Hyper Terminal, Procomm Plus or equivalent communications
software.
3. Power up the PSD. The power switch (a soft rocker switch) is located on the rear right corner of the
computer.
About 2 minutes after power up, a login prompt should appear on the laptop display.

Note
In the following steps, type inputs exactly as shown. Unix is case sensitive.

4. At the login: prompt, type mmmims

5. At the password: prompt, type mmmims1
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6. To configure the PSD software, go to the configuration menu by making the following selections starting
at the AdminApp_Main_Menu:
Select Server Operation
Select PrintServer 3MPS psd
Select Configuration
Select Modify Configurations. The Print_Server_Configuration menu appears.
7. Select 4 to View Print Server Setup. Verify that the Print Server setup is done according to Table 3-3.

Note
Because Print Server, Printer, and DICOM setup entries are case sensitive, make keyin entries as
shown in the tables.

Table 3-3. Print Server Setup

Configuration
Variable 959 969 8700 Description
Data device /dev/li3m1 /dev/li3m1 /dev/li3m1 The name of the
name: driver device.
Printer status /dev/li3m1err /dev/li3m1prstat /dev/li3m1prstat The name of the
device name: driver printer status
device.
Print job status /dev/li3m1pjstat /dev/li3m1pjstat /dev/li3m1pjstat The name of the
device name: driver print job status
device.
Image /opt/data/ps/images /opt/data/ps/images /opt/data/ps/images The directory
directory: containing the
temporary image
files.
Print job /opt/data/ps/pj /opt/data/ps/pj /opt/data/ps/pj The directory
directory: containing the
temporary print job
files.
Number of 4 4 4 The maximum
image number of image
manipulators: manipulators running
simultaneously.
Number of 8 8 8 The maximum
clients: number of
simultaneous client
connections at any
time.
Job recovery yes yes yes Whether or not
option: unprinted jobs will be
reprinted at PSD
power up.
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8. If the current PSD setup information needs to be changed, press Return to go back to the
Print_Server_Configuration menu. Select 1 to Update Print Server Setup.

Note
The values in brackets are the values that will be accepted if a Return is pressed with no keyboard
entries.

9. Select 5 to View Printer Setup. Verify that the printer setup is done according to Table 3-4.

Note
Because Print Server, Printer, and DICOM setup entries are case sensitive, make keyin entries as
shown in the tables.

Table 3-4. Printer Setup

Configuration
Variable 959 969 8700 Description
Printer name: IMN_LaserImager IMN_LaserImager IMN_LaserImager The name of the
PSD/Kodak laser
imager system.
Printer model: M959 M969 M8700 Set based on the model
of the laser imager.
Command Set:: CMD_952 CMD_SS CMD_SS The command protocol
used by PSD.
Transfer Media: MEDIA_FIBER MEDIA_FIBER MEDIA_FIBER The media type used
for transferring image
data between the PSD
and the laser imager.
Baud rate: 1200 19200 19200 The baud rate for the
serial communication
between the PSD and
the laser imager.
Number of bits: 8 or 12 depending 8 or 12 depending 8 or 12 depending The number of bits in
on the input on the input on the input the image data to be
module module module sent to the laser
imager.
Maximum 320 320 320 Default for DMAX if the
density default: modality does not send
DMAX. Valid range =
170–320.
Contrast 6 6 6 Default for contrast if
default: the modality does not
send contrast. Valid
range = 0–15. Adjust
for image quality.
Border default: BLACK BLACK BLACK Default for border
density if the modality
does not send border
density. Values =
BLACK or WHITE.
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Configuration
Variable 959 969 8700 Description
Magnification CUBIC CUBIC CUBIC The default
type default: magnification type if the
modality does not send
magnification type.
Values = CUBIC,
REPLICATE,
BILINEAR.
Smooth default: 6 6 6 The default smoothing
effect if the modality
does not send the
smooth type. Valid
range = 0–15.
Sharp default: 15 15 15 The default smoothing
effect if the
magnification type is
REPLICATE. Valid
range = 0–15.
Bilinear default: 6 6 6 The default smoothing
effect if the
magnification type is
BILINEAR. Valid range
= 0–15.
Cubic default: 3 3 3 The default smoothing
effect if the
magnification type is
CUBIC. Valid range =
0–15.
Film type PRINT_ALWAYS PRINT_ALWAYS PRINT_ALWAYS The mode of printing if
mismatch the film type/size
option requested by the
modality does not
match the film currently
loaded in the printer.
Valid values =
PRINT_ALWAYS and
QUEUE. (QUEUE
means that films will
not be printed until the
proper film size is
loaded in the imager.)

10. If the current printer setup needs to be changed, press Return to go back to the
Print_Server_Configuration menu. Select 2 to Update Printer Setup to change the printer configuration
values.
11. Select 6 to View DICOM Setup. Verify the DICOM setup is done according to Table 3-5.
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Note
Because Print Server, Printer, and DICOM setup entries are case sensitive, make keyin entries as
shown in the tables.

Note
The DICOM setup parameters are common to all laser types (i.e., 959, 969, and 8700).

Table 3-5. DICOM Setup

Configuration Variable Description

*AE Title: IMN_ PrintServer Application Entity (AE).
*Port Number: 1024 This number needs to match the port number to which the modality
sends information.
Maximum Number of Change this number only if requested by Service Engineering.
Associations: 5
*Print Job Hours: 1 This parameter defines the length of time the status for a particular print
job is retained.
*Requires coordination with the modality support personnel.

12. To update the DICOM setup, press Return to go back to the Print_Server_Configuration menu. Select
3 to Update DICOM Setup.
13. Type 99 to exit from the Print_Server_Configuration menu.
14. Select Advanced Configurations. The Print_Server_ Advanced_Config menu appears. The parameters
are described in Table 3-6.
15. Coordinate with the modality support personnel to properly configure these parameters.

Table 3-6. Advanced Print Server Setup Description

Configuration Variable Description

View Advanced Configs This command displays the current settings for the Advanced
Configuration parameters.
Enable Access By Any This is the default mode for the PSD. The PSD will process print
Modality requests sent to it from any DICOM modality on the network.
Restrict Access by Host Table In this mode, only the print requests of the DICOM modalities whose IP
Addresses are located in the host table of the PSD will be processed.
The Add IP Address to Host Table function in the Software_Installation
menu is used to set up the table.
Enable Aspect Ratio Swap Some DICOM modalities swap the x and y values for designating aspect
ratio and this parameter compensates for it.
Disable Aspect Ratio Swap This is the default mode for the PSD. Aspect ratio values for x and y are
applied just as they are received from the DICOM modality.
Enable Asynchronous Status This is the default mode for the PSD. Status messages (e.g., film low,
Reports etc.) are sent to the DICOM modality.
Disable Asynchronous Status Status messages are not sent to the DICOM modality.
Reports
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Configuration Variable Description

Enable Warning Return Codes This is the default mode for the PSD. Warning conditions are reported
back to the DICOM modality (e.g., film size different from request, etc.).
Disable Warning Return Warning Codes are not sent to the DICOM modality. However, a
Codes success code is returned to the DICOM modality.

16. Press ESC until you return to the AdminApp_Main_Menu.

3-6. Modem Configuration Setup

To configure the modem, go to the Software_Installation menu and select Configure Modem.
The system responds with:
Removing existing service
.
.
.
Programming USRobotics 14.4K modem
(This step takes about 25 seconds.)
.
Enabling port
This completes modem setup.

3-7. Running Test Software

1. At the Print_Server_Menu, make the following selections to initiate test software:
Select Control
Select Shutdown Print Server Software
The system responds with:
restartDPM xxx stopped.
dserver yyy stopped
liserver zzz stopped

Note
The PSD software is stopped so diagnostics run faster.

2. Press Return to go back to the Print_Server_Control menu.

3. Press ESC to go back to the Print_Server_ Menu.
4. Select Diagnostics from the Print_Server_Menu.
5. Run the following tests. Answer the prompts as indicated for each test:
 Run FOSSIL Board Diagnostics. When the system displays Diagnostics Succeeded, the test
has passed.
 Run Test Serial Communication to Printer. Enter the laser type at the prompt. When the system
displays Command Succeeded, the test has passed.
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 Run Test Data Communication to Printer. Enter the laser type and data bit width (8 or 12) of the
input board at the prompt. When the system displays Data communication (Print) Test
succeeded, the test has passed. This test also generates a 4-up film using a SMPTE test pattern.
 Run Test Print Server Printing.
– If there are any images residing on the PSD when this test is selected, the system displays the
following prompt:
Imager files waiting to be printed have been detected on this disk.
Continuing this test will delete those image files.
Do you want to continue [y/n]?
If you answer y, the following messages appear:
Preparing for the test.....
.
.
.
Follow the screen prompts as indicated.
– If there are no images in the PSD when this test is selected, the following messages display:
Preparing for the test.....
.
.
.
It will take about 2 minutes for this film to be processed by the
printer. Do you want to wait [y/n]?
If you answer y, the following messages display:
Images are being processed. Please wait.
Images printed successfully.
(The system prints a 2-up film using a SMPTE test pattern.)
Press <Return> to go back to menu.
If you answer n to the question, Do you want to wait? a test film will not be generated.
6. After all the tests have successfully completed, press the ESC key to back out to the
Print_Server_Menu. Then, select Control from the Print_Server_Menu.
7. Select Start Print Server Software. After the software starts, press Return to go back to the
Print_Server_Control menu.
8. Press ESC to go back to the Print_Server_Menu.

3-8. Network Configuration

The PSD system was configured at the factory with an IP address of 192.0.0.3 and geographic parameters
suitable for the U.S. Central Time Zone. It is unlikely that these parameters, especially IP addressing, are
appropriate for this account. Perform the procedures described in Section 6-5 to reconfigure the PSD.
Coordinate parameter specifications with the customer and modality support personnel where appropriate.
If the modality is on a different subnet from the PSD, perform the procedures described in Section 6-6 after
completing the steps in Section 6-5.
Be sure to record the parameters and leave with the PSD software at the account.
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3-9. Running the PSD Contrast Test

The Contrast Test is used to establish the best density and contrast setting for this DICOM modality. It
requires coordination between the Kodak field engineer and the modality support personnel. The process
is one of selecting a desired density, receiving an image from the DICOM modality, and then examining the
test film. The film will have 15 images, one at each contrast table setting. The process is repeated with
different density settings, yielding a set of films across a range of densities and corresponding contrast
tables. Working with the customer, establish the desired density and contrast setting. Then, provide this
information to the DICOM modality support personnel so that every image from the modality has these
density/contrast parameters applied.
1. Verify that the size of the image (in pixels and rows) does not exceed the following maximums;
otherwise, the Contrast Test will fail.

Film Size
Laser Imager 8 x 10 11 x 14 14 x 17
959 x x 1295 x 930
969 718 x 545 1033 x 778 1356 x 958
8700 x x 1365 x 1003

2. Select Configuration from the Print_Server_Menu.

3. Select Contrast Test from the Print_Server_Config menu.
4. Enter the density value desired and press Return. The value is entered as a 3-digit value (e.g., a
desired density value of 2.7 is entered as 270, 3.0 as 300, and so on). The allowable range of values is
170–320. Press Return again to return to the Print_Server_Config menu.
5. Have the DICOM modality operator or support person select a single image that would be a good
candidate for assessing image quality. If possible, have the operator select a 15-up format, place the
selected image in position 1, then generate the print request.
6. Repeat steps 3 through 5 until the desired range of test films has been generated.
7. Determine the best density and contrast setting. Provide this information to the DICOM modality
operator or support person so that the images sent to the PSD have these values applied.
8. From the Print_Server_Config menu, select Restart to take the PSD out of Contrast Test mode.
9. Press ESC until you arrive back at the AdminApp_Main_Menu where you can select Quit to exit the
AdminApp application. The system should now be at the psd login: prompt.
10. Have the DICOM modality operator or support person send an image with the proper density and
contrast values. Verify that the image quality is acceptable.
The procedures in this section must be repeated for every DICOM modality on the network that may send
images to the PSD. This does entail logging back in as mmmims with the mmmims1 password to initiate the
AdminApp application and the Contrast Test.
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3-10. PSD Configuration Backup

The PSD configuration parameters should be backed up for future use.
1. Connect the laptop as described in Section 6-2.
2. From the AdminApp_Main_Menu, make the following selections:
Select Server Operation
Select PrintServer 3MPS psd
Select Configuration
Select Backup Config Files to Floppy
3. Answer the following system prompts as shown:
Note that the floppy diskette is to be inserted into the floppy drive of the SUN SPARC.
Do you want to continue [y/n]: Y
Insert floppy into drive. Press <Return> when ready.
Formatting....this will take about 3 minutes.
......................
Backing up config files to the diskette.
a 3MPS 2 tape blocks
Done.
You may remove the diskette now.
Press <Return> to go back to the menu.
4. A successful backup can be verified by selecting List Config Files on Floppy from the
Print_Server_Config menu.
Follow the system prompts as indicated:
Insert floppy diskette into drive. Press <Return> when ready.
–rw–r––r–– 0/2 date 3MPS*
Press <Return> to go back to the menu.
*This is the name of the backup file.
5. Remove the floppy from the drive and label the floppy 3MPS configuration backup. Store the floppy
with your other PSD software.
6. Press the ESC key to back up to the Print_Server_Menu, where you can select Control.
7. From the Print_Server_Control menu, select Shutdown Computer.
8. When the ok prompt appears, you may power down the PSD and disconnect the laptop PC from the
PSD serial port A.
9. Reapply power to the PSD. After approximately 3 minutes, the PSD should be ready for normal
operation.
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Section 4 – Troubleshooting
4-1. Introduction
This section gives recommended solutions to possible problems. Use Table 4-1 to identify the problem and
initiate corrective action.
This section also contains an AdminApp menu map (a foldout page located at the end of this section) and
a description of each menu selection available using AdminApp.

Table 4-1. Problem/Action Troubleshooting

Problem Action
Continuous printing of “I/O”  This is normal. The system employs a device driver script that keeps
type messages to the laptop the driver from ever entering a “Sleep mode”.
PC when connected to the
 Log onto the system with the mmmims username and mmmims1
Serial A Port.
password. This will halt the script while you are using the AdminApp
utility. Quitting from AdminApp restarts the driver script.
PSD won’t accept images  Check the PSD power light to ensure the PSD is powered on. If off,
from modality. turn the PSD back on.
 Verify that the modality is visible on the network. Use the Ping
Networked Computer function in the Print_Server_Diagnostics menu in
AdminApp. (See Section 4-3-7.)
 Configuration procedure not performed or not configured correctly.
Configure the parameters using AdminApp. (See Section 3-5.)
 PSD software modules stopped. Verify that software is running via
AdminApp. If it is not running, restart it using AdminApp. (See Section
4-2.)
 Verify that a print session is being initiated by the modality. Use the
Monitor Trace Log function in the Print_Server_Diagnostics menu in
AdminApp (see Section 4-3-7) during a print request from the modality.
 Verify that the device driver is not in a locked up condition.
(See Section 6-7.)
PSD can’t send images to  PSD printer configuration procedure not performed or not configured
the Laser Imager. correctly. Configure the PSD using AdminApp. Also verify proper setup
of the input module. (See Sections 3-3 and 3-5.)
 Laser Imager Interface (FOSSIL) board failure. Perform board level
testing using AdminApp. (See Section 4-2.)
 Serial or data communication tests fail. Check the fiber optic cables for
correct connections (i.e., port A to A, port B to B) or for signs of
damage. Also, turn the laser imager off and on to ensure connection.
No laptop to PSD  Check the null modem interface cable connection.
communication.
 Check laptop communication parameters. (See Appendix A.)
 Press the carriage return to see if you are at the ok prompt. If you are
at the ok prompt, type boot
 As a final option, power cycle the PSD.
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Problem Action
PSD won’t allow logins.  Possible corruption of the file system. (See Section 6-8.)
No communication via  Verify integrity of phone line.
modem.
 Verify that the modem was powered up prior to the booting of the SUN
SPARC computer.
 Check modem switch settings. (See Section 3-4.)
 Perform the modem configuration procedure. (See Section 3-6.)
No PSD to Laser Imager  Check the fiber optic cables for proper connection and for evidence of
communication. damage.
 Test the comm and image connections using AdminApp diagnostics.
(See Section 4-2.)
 Cycle power on Laser Imager.
Unacceptable Image Quality  Verify the problem is specific to the PSD connection and not common
to all inputs (i.e., laser imager problem).
 Isolate the problem to specific DICOM modality(s).
 Investigate recent changes to the affected DICOM modality(s). For
example: software upgrades, parameter changes, etc.
 Stop and restart PSD software and/or reboot the computer using
AdminApp to eliminate possible software corruption effects. (See
Section 4-2.)
 Perform the Contrast Test procedure. (See Section 3-9.)
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4-2. Using AdminApp to Troubleshoot the System

Use the AdminApp Menu Map (foldout page located at the end of this section) and the following
descriptions as a guide in configuring, testing, and diagnosing system failures within the PSD. Note that the
AdminApp program has an online help feature, which can be invoked any time the status line at the bottom
of the menu indicates that typing h provides help.
The following descriptions begin with the AdminApp_Main_Menu and then identify sub-menu functions in
the order listed in the main menu.
The sub-menu descriptions included in this section are as follows:
4-3 Server Operation
4-4 Software Installation
4-5 SPARC Diagnostics

4-2-1. AdminApp_Main_Menu

AdminApp_Main_Menu

Server Operation
Software Installation
SPARC Diagnostics
User Defined Functions

Quit

Table 4-2. AdminApp_Main_Menu Selection Descriptions

Selection Function
Server Operation This path of sub-menus is used to configure parameters and diagnose
problems at the Print Server System level.
Software Installation This path contains sub-menus for installing and removing software
packages. It also contains operations for controlling the Host Table
entries, resolving conflicts between the Host Name and Server Name,
subnet configuration, weekly reboot timing, and modem configuration.
SPARC Diagnostics This path of sub-menus will be used to isolate network and hardware
problems within the PSD (SUN) computer. The “system” level
diagnostics are available via the Server Operation path, not the SPARC
Diagnostics path.
User Defined Functions This sub-menu is for future usage and is currently empty.
Quit This selection is used to exit the AdminApp application.
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4-3. Server Operation

Select_Server

PrintServer 3MPS psd

Return

Table 4-3. Select_Server Menu Selection Descriptions

Selection Function
PrintServer 3MPS psd This menu allows the technician to select the PSD. If this is the second
PSD on the network, the selection would be listed as PrintServer 3MPS
psd2, and so on.
Return From this menu, Return takes the technician back to the
AdminApp_Main_Menu.

4-3-1. Print_Server_Menu

Print_Server_Menu

Configuration
Information
Control
Diagnostics
Print Queue Management

Return

Table 4-4. Print_Server_Menu Selection Descriptions

Selection Function
Configuration This selection leads to sub-menus that allow setup or modification of
PSD operational parameters, contrast testing for image quality
optimization, and house-keeping operations (e.g., log file sizing,
backup/restore operations, and restart timing).
Information This selection has one sub-menu which allows the technician to obtain
a variety of system level statuses.
Control There is one sub-menu which allows the technician to stop or start the
PSD application software. It also contains commands for shutting down
or rebooting the computer.
Diagnostics The sub-menu located under this selection contains the primary
commands for performing system tests on the PSD. The sub-menu also
allows for examining the event, error, and trace log files. The technician
may be directed to this sub-menu by MIS lab personnel for the purpose
of changing the debug level for log capture.
Print Queue Management Monitoring and manipulating of print jobs in the queue is made possible
through the sub-menu under this selection.
Return From this menu, Return takes the technician back to the Select_Server
menu.
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4-3-2. Print_Server_Config Menu

Print_Server_Config

Modify Configurations
Contrast Test

Restart

Set Error Log Size

Set Event Log Size
Set Trace Log Size

Backup Config Files to Floppy

Restore Config Files from Floppy
List Config Files on Floppy

Advanced Configurations

Return

Table 4-5. Print_Server_Config Menu Selection Descriptions

Selection Function
Modify Configurations This selection leads to a sub-menu which allows the Print Server,
Printer, and DICOM configuration parameters to be viewed or modified.
Contrast Test This selection puts the PSD in the Contrast Test mode of operation and
is used to determine the ideal settings for density and contrast to be
sent with the image data.
Restart This function is used to enable any configuration parameter changes
made to the PSD. It stops and restarts the PSD software, forcing a
reread of the parameter table values.
Set Error, Event, or Trace These selections allow the log file sizes to be changed from their default
Log Size values. The default sizes are adequate and should not be changed
without an MIS Service Engineering or Lab directive.
Backup/Restore/List Config These options allow for the creation, listing, and reuse of the PSD
Files configuration files using a floppy disk medium.
Advanced Configurations This selection yields a sub-menu of configuration parameters that in
effect “tune” the application. These parameters control access, aspect
ratio orientation, and DICOM status/warning message handling.
Return From this menu, Return takes the technician back to the
Print_Server_Menu.
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4-3-3. Print_Server_Configuration Menu

Print_Server_Configuration

1. Update Print Server Setup

2. Update Printer Setup
3. Update DICOM Setup

4. View Printer Server Setup

5. View Printer Setup
6. View DICOM Setup

91. Update All Variables

92. View All Variables
93. Undo All Changes

99. Exit

Table 4-6. Print_Server_Configuration Menu Selection Descriptions

Selection Function
1. Update Print Server This allows the parameters for the PSD to be modified. Table 3-3 shows
Setup the Configuration Variables and correct values based on laser imager
type.
2. Update Printer Setup This allows the parameters for the printer to be modified. Table 3-4
shows the Configuration Variables and correct values based on laser
imager type.
3. Update DICOM Setup This allows the parameters for the DICOM modality connection to be
modified. Table 3-5 shows the default values for the Configuration
Variables. As Table 3-5 indicates, the AE Title, Port Number, and Print
Job Hours parameters require coordination between Kodak and the
modality support personnel to ensure proper DICOM communication.
4. View Print Server Setup Displays the current settings for the PSD setup parameters
5. View Printer Setup Displays the current settings for the printer setup parameters.
6. View DICOM Setup Displays the current settings for the DICOM setup parameters.
91. Update All Variables This feature allows the technician to progress through the Print Server,
Printer, and DICOM setup tables, modifying parameters where
appropriate.
92. View All Variables This feature allows the technician to view the current parameter settings
in the Print Server, Printer, and DICOM setup tables.
93. Undo All Changes This restores the system to those parameter values that were in place
when the technician entered this menu.
99. Exit From this menu, Exit takes the technician back to the
Printer_Server_Config menu.
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4-3-4. Print_Server_Advanced_Config Menu

Print_Server_Advanced_Config

View Advanced Configurations

Enable Access By Any Modality

Restrict Access By Host Table

Enable Aspect Ratio Swap

Disable Aspect Ratio Swap

Enable Asynchronous Status Reports (NEVENTS ON)

Disable Asynchronous Status Reports (NEVENTS OFF)

Enable Warning Return Codes

Disable Warning Return Codes

Return

Table 4-7. Print_Server_Advanced_Config Menu Selection Descriptions

Selection Function
View Advanced Displays the current settings for the Advanced Configuration
Configurations parameters.
Enable Access... This is the default mode for the PSD. The PSD processes print requests
sent to it from any DICOM modality on the network.
Restrict Access... In this mode, only the print requests of DICOM modalities whose IP
Addresses are located in the host table of the PSD will be processed.
The Add IP Address to Host Table function in the Software_Installation
menu is used to set up the table.
Enable Aspect Ratio Swap Some DICOM modalities swap the x and y values for designating
aspect ratio and this parameter compensates for it.
Disable Aspect Ratio Swap This is the default mode for the PSD. Aspect ratio values for x and y are
applied just as they are received from the DICOM modality.
Enable Asynchronous This is the default mode for the PSD. Status messages (e.g., film low,
Status Reports etc.) are sent to the DICOM modality.
Disable Asynchronous Status messages are not sent to the DICOM modality.
Status Reports
Enable Warning Return This is the default mode for the PSD. Error conditions are reported back
Codes to the DICOM modality (e.g., memory full, film out, etc.).
Disable Warning Return Warning codes are not sent to the DICOM modality. However, a
Codes success code is returned to the DICOM modality.
Return From this menu, Return takes the technician back to the
Print_Server_Config menu.
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4-3-5. Print_Server_Information Menu

Print_Server_Information

Show Versions
Verify Device Driver
Show Configurations
Show Print Server Processes
Show Print Server Status
Show Printer Status
Show Image Directories

Show Log File Sizes

View Error Log
View Event Log
View Trace Log
Monitor Trace Log

Return

Table 4-8. Print_Server_Information Menu Selection Descriptions

Selection Function
Show Versions Lists the version numbers of the LI Server, DICOM Server, and Device
Driver software modules.
Verify Device Driver Verifies the device driver is installed.
Show Configurations Lists the current setting of all configuration setup variables; Print Server,
Printer, DICOM, and Advanced Configurations.
Show Print Server Displays the current status of the LI Server and DICOM Server software
Processes modules. If the “number of copies” running equals 0, the module is not
running; if the number is 1 or greater, the module is running.
Show Print Server Status Displays the state of the PSD as to whether it is idle or currently processing
queued print requests.
Show Printer Status Displays the current status of the laser imager (e.g., ready, film low,
processor ready, etc.).
Show Image Directories Displays the contents of the image and print job directories.
Show Log File Sizes Displays the file size limits of the error, event, and trace logs. These have
factory default values of 4000 kbytes for the error and event logs, and
10000 kbytes for the trace log.
View Error, Event, or Trace Displays the contents of the log files using the UNIX vi . The following
Log commands are helpful in viewing the logs:
:q! exits the viewing function
:1 goes to the beginning of file
G goes to the end of file
ctrl/f page forward
ctrl/b page backward
/ allows user to enter a search string (without “ ” marks)
Monitor Trace Log Monitors the Trace Log in real time, displaying the entries that are being
added to the end of the Trace Log.
Return From this menu, Return takes the technician back to the
Print_Server_Menu.
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4-3-6. Print_Server_Control Menu

Print_Server_Control

Start Print Server Software

Shutdown Print Server Software
Restart Print Server Software

Shutdown Computer
Reboot Computer

Return

Table 4-9. Print_Server_Control Menu Selection Descriptions

Selection Function
Start Print Server Software Starts the LI Server, DICOM Server, and restartDPM software modules.
Shutdown Print Server Stops the LI Server, DICOM Server, and restartDPM software modules.
Software
Restart Print Server If the PSD software is running, this function stops and restarts it. If the PSD
Software software is not running, this function starts it.
Shutdown Computer This command halts the PSD computer and leaves it at the ok prompt
where it is safe to power down.
Reboot Computer This halts the computer and restarts it, forcing the PSD through a complete
OS reboot, which also restarts the PSD application software. Note:
Executing this command using the modem will disconnect the technician.
Wait approximately 5 minutes before attempting to reconnect using the
modem.
Return From this menu, Return takes the technician back to the
Print_Server_Menu.
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4-3-7. Print_Server_Diagnostics Menu

Print_Server_Diagnostics

Ping Networked Computer

Run FOSSIL Board Diagnostics

Test Serial Communication to Printer
Test Data Communication to Printer
Test Print Server Printing
Run the above four tests

View Error Log

View Event Log
View Trace Log
Monitor Trace Log

Set LIServer Debug Level

Set DICOM Server Debug Level
Set Device Driver Debug Level

Return

Table 4-10. Print_Server_Diagnostics Menu Selection Descriptions

Selection Function
Ping Networked Computer Allows the technician to test communication between nodes on the
network. The IP Address of the target node must be known. A successful
response is xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is alive! Where x’s represent the IP
address of the target node.
Run FOSSIL Board Tests the functionality of the Laser Interface Board hardware.
Diagnostics
Test Serial Communication Tests the functionality of the serial communication between the Laser
to Printer Interface Board and the Laser Imager Input Module (959/969) or Translator
Daughter Board (8700).
Test Data Communication Tests the functionality of both the comm and data communication between
to Printer the Device Driver/Laser Interface Board and the Laser Imager. If the test
passes, a success message is displayed and a film with a 4-up SMPTE
pattern is printed. Note that the density and contrast values used are taken
from the input module parameters loaded using the MPC utility.
Test Print Server Printing Tests the printing functionality of the PSD. This test uses the DICOM
Server, LI Server, Device Driver, and Laser Interface Board components. If
the test passes, a success message is displayed and a film with a 2-up
SMPTE pattern is printed.
Run the above four tests Self explanatory.
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Selection Function
View Error, Event, or Trace Displays the contents of the log files using the Unix vi editor. The following
Log commands are helpful in viewing the logs:
:q! exits the viewing function
:1 goes to the beginning of file
G goes to the end of file
ctrl/f page forward
ctrl/b page backward
/ allows user to enter a search string (without “ ” marks)
Monitor Trace Log Monitors the Trace Log in real time, displaying the entries that are being
added to the end of the Trace Log. Type q to exit the monitor mode.
Set LI Server, DICOM Sets the level of message detail that will be captured in logs. The debug
server, and Device Driver levels range from 0 to 3 (3 being maximum detail), and the levels are
Debug Levels individually setable for the 3 software modules. It is recommended to leave
the levels at the factory default settings, and increase the detail only under
the direction of MIS Service Engineering or Lab personnel.
Return From this menu, Return takes the technician back to the
Print_Server_Menu.
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4-3-8. Print_Queue_Management Menu

Print_Queue_Management

Show Print Jobs

Cancel Print Job
Change Priority

Return

Table 4-11. Print_Queue_Management Menu Selection Descriptions

Selection Function
Show Print Jobs Lists all of the print jobs currently queued to be printed. The jobs are
assigned a status depending on where they are in the process (i.e.,
Waiting, Printing, Canceled, etc.).
Cancel Print Job Allows a technician to cancel any print job with a “Waiting” status. A job
with a “Printing” status is past the point of cancellation.
Change Priority Allows a technician to change the priority of any job with a “Waiting” status.
The printing priorities for DICOM are: Low, Medium, and High.
Return From this menu, Return takes the technician back to the
Print_Server_Menu.
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4-4. Software Installation

Software_ Installation

List Imation Packages Currently Installed

Install/Remove Print Server for DICOM
Install/Remove DiskReader Option
Install/Remove Modality Server

Add IP Address to Hosts Table

Delete IP Address from Hosts Table
Change Host Name in Servers Table

Add Routes for Subnet Setup

Set Weekly Reboot

Disable Weekly Reboot

Configure Modem
Disable Modem

Return

Table 4-12. Software_Installation Menu Selection Descriptions

Selection Function
List Imation Packages Lists the installed software applications: AdminApp, dpm, li3m. The dpm
Currently Installed (DICOM Server and LI Server) + li3m (Device Driver) = PSD System
Software. If the DiskReader Option and/or IAM+ Software have also been
loaded on the system, then those packages will be listed as well.
Install/Remove Print Server This sub-menu contains selections which allow for removal and
for DICOM replacement of Print Server software modules.
Install/Remove DiskReader This sub-menu contains selections which allow for removal and
Option replacement of DiskReader software modules. Refer to the PSD
Addendum Manual for DiskReader detailed information.
Install/Remove Modality This sub-menu contains selections which allow for removal and
Server replacement of Image Acquisition Manager Plus (IAM+) software modules.
Refer to the IAM+ Service Manual for detailed information.
Add IP Address to Hosts Displays the Host Table and allows the technician to add a new Host Table
Table IP Address and node name to it. This function is used if the PSD was set to
operate in “Restricted Access” mode (this parameter is set in the
Print_Server_Advanced_Config menu).
Delete IP Address from Displays the Host Table and allows the technician to remove a Host Table
Hosts Table IP Address and node name from it. This function is used if the PSD was set
to operate in “Restricted Access” mode (this parameter is set in the
Print_Server_Advanced_Config menu).
Change Host Name in If the Host Name of the Print Server is changed from “psd” to any other
Servers Table designation, a Server Name mis-match will be created. The PSD
configuration file is tied to a Host Name of “psd”, therefore the LI Server
software module cannot start until the Host Name and Server Name match.
This function will resolve the conflict.
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Selection Function
Add Routes for Subnet This function allows the Print Server to operate in a network where the
Setup modality resides on one subnet and the PSD resides on a different subnet.
The technician must know the Gateway IP Address, Destination Subnet,
and Number of Hops prior to performing this operation. See Section 6-6 of
this manual for procedural information.
Set Weekly Reboot Due to a memory leak condition which is inherent to the SUN SPARC
computer architecture, this command identifies a time when the system can
be rebooted, thus recapturing all lost memory before it can affect system
performance. The default time is Sunday at 4:02 am, a time when the
system is not likely to be in use.
Disable Weekly Reboot This function disables the Weekly Reboot feature for those sites where
automatic rebooting of the system is not advisable. If the feature is
disabled, then periodic rebooting becomes the responsibility of either a site
administrator or a service technician.
Configure Modem This function programs the U.S. Robotics modem to operate with the SUN
SPARC computer. Connect the modem to Serial Port B of the SPARC
computer, power up the modem, and perform this function.
Disable Modem This function disables a previously configured modem.
Return From this menu, Return takes the technician back to the
AdminApp_Main_Menu.
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4-4-1. PSD_Installation Menu

PSD_Installation

Install Device Driver (FOSSIL)

Install Print Server

Remove Device Driver (FOSSIL)

Remove Print Server

Return

Table 4-13. PSD_Installation Menu Selection Descriptions

Selection Function
Install Device Driver Installs Device Driver software for the Laser Interface Board and would only
(FOSSIL) be performed if sent an upgrade package and instructions from MIS
Service Engineering.
Install Print Server Installs Print Server software for the PSD and would only be performed
under direction from MIS Service Engineering. The normal implementation
of upgrades for the PSD would be using the CD-Rom load procedures
described in the Removal and Replacement section of this manual.
Remove Device Driver Removes the existing version of Device Driver software. It would be
(FOSSIL) performed prior to installing an upgraded version. This command would
only be performed if sent an upgrade package and instructions from MIS
Service Engineering.
Remove Print Server Removes the existing version of the Print Server software for the PSD. This
command would only be performed if sent an upgrade package and
instructions from MIS Service Engineering.
Return From this menu, Return takes the technician back to the
Software_Installation menu.
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4-5. SPARC Diagnostics

SPARC_Diagnostics

View Error Log

View Event Log
View Trace Log
Monitor Trace Log

SUN Computer Diagnostics

Unix System Utility

Return

Table 4-14. SPARC_Diagnostics Menu Selection Descriptions

Selection Function
View Error, Event, or Trace Displays the contents of the log files using the Unix vi editor. The following
Log commands are helpful in viewing the logs:
:q! exits the viewing function
:1 goes to the beginning of file
G goes to the end of file
ctrl/f page forward
ctrl/b page backward
/ allows user to enter a search string (without “ ” marks)
Monitor Trace Log Monitors the Trace Log in real time, displaying the entries that are being
added to the end of the Trace Log.
SUN Computer Diagnostics This selection has one sub-menu which allows the technician access to a
variety of computer sub-system diagnostic routines.
Unix System Utility This selection has one sub-menu which allows a technician access to
several Unix system utilities. These utilities require that the technician have
a good working knowledge of the Unix Operating System.
Return From this menu, Return takes the technician back to the
AdminApp_Main_Menu.
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4-5-1. SUN_Computer_Diagnostics Menu

SUN_Computer_Diagnostics

Network Test
Physical Memory Test
Virtual Memory Test
Hard Disk Test
File System Test

Return

Table 4-15. SUN_Computer_Diagnostics Menu Selection Descriptions

Selection Function
Network Test Tests the integrity of the network communication hardware and software.
This test takes approximately 2 minutes to complete. Messages on the
screen will show the progress of the test as it finds a network partner and
performs Random, Increment, and Pattern Tests. A Stopped
successfully message should appear if the test passes; otherwise,
error messages appear.
Physical Memory Test Tests the computer’s physical memory. This test takes approximately 30
seconds to complete. Messages on the screen indicate that the program
determines the size of testable memory (the utility occupies some of the
memory, therefore the size indicated will be smaller than the installed
memory). Read/Write operations are performed and a Stopped
successfully message should appear if the test passed; otherwise,
error messages appear.
Virtual Memory Test Tests the computer’s virtual memory system. This test takes approximately
4 minutes to complete. Messages on the screen indicate that the test
establishes a range for testing and divides it into pages, then performs the
Write/Read sequence. A Stopped successfully message should
appear if the test passed; otherwise, error messages appear.
Hard Disk Test Tests the internal hard disk drive. This test takes approximately 6 minutes
to complete. Messages on the screen indicate that the test establishes a
range for testing and divides it into blocks, then performs the Write/Read
sequence. A Stopped successfully message should appear if the test
passed; otherwise, error messages appear.
File System Test Tests the computer’s ability to manage file systems properly. This test takes
approximately 1 minute to complete. Messages on the screen indicate that
the test establishes a temporary file system, performs data manipulations
on the newly created file system, verifies data integrity, and then removes
the temporary file system. A Stopped successfully message should
appear if the test passed; otherwise, error messages appear.
Return From this menu, Return takes the technician back to the
SPARC_Diagnostics menu.
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4-5-2. Unix_Utilities Menu

Unix_Utilities

Telenet to a Computer
Ping a Computer
Enter Unix C Shell

Shutdown Computer
Reboot Computer

List Directory Contents

List Running Processes
Kill a Process
Display File
Edit File
Copy File
Rename File
Delete File
Find Pattern In File(s)

Return

Table 4-16. Unix_Utilities Menu Selection Descriptions

Selection Function
Telenet to a Computer Allows the technician to remotely login to another system on the network.
Ping a Computer Allows the technician to test communication between nodes on the
network. The IP Address of the target node must be known. A successful
response is xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is alive! Where the x’s represent the
IP address of the target node.
Enter Unix C Shell Allows the technician access to the Unix command prompt. Typing exit
at the Unix prompt brings the technician back to the AdminApp program. A
good working knowledge of the Unix Operating System is required to use
this function.
Shutdown Computer This command halts the SUN SPARC computer and leaves it at the ok
prompt where it is safe to power down the SUN SPARC.
Reboot Computer This halts the computer and restarts it, forcing the SUN SPARC through a
complete OS reboot, which also restarts the PSD application software.
Note: Executing this command via the modem disconnects the technician.
Wait approximately 5 minutes before attempting to reconnect using the
modem.
List Directory Contents Performs a Unix ls command on the desired directory.
List Running Processes Performs a Unix ps command and displays all of the processes that are
currently running on the computer.
Kill a Process Performs a Unix kill command on the target process thereby stopping
process operation.
Display File Performs a Unix cat command and displays the contents of an ASCII
formatted file.
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Selection Function
Edit File Invokes the Unix vi editor. A detailed understanding of the vi command is
necessary to use this function.
Copy File Performs a Unix cp command. Both the source and destination file names
must be provided.
Rename File Performs a Unix mv command. Both the old file name and new file name
must be provided.
Delete File Performs a Unix rm command on the target file.
Find Pattern In File(s) Performs a Unix grep to search desired files for particular text patterns.
Target file names and search strings must be provided.
Return From this menu, Return takes the technician back to the
SPARC_Diagnostics menu.
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4-6. AdminApp Menu Map

AdminApp
Main_Menu
Server Operation Select_Server Print_Server_Menu Print_Server_Config Print_Server_Configuration
Software Installation PrintServer 3MPS psd Configuration Modify Configurations 1. Update Print Server Setup
SPARC Diagnostics Information Contrast Test 2. Update Printer Setup
User Defined Functions Return Control 3. Update DICOM Setup
PSD_Installation Diagnostics Restart
Quit 4-3.
Install Device Driver (FOSSIL) Print Queue Management 4. View Print Server Setup
4-2-1. Install Print Server Set Error Log Size 5. View Printer Setup
Return Set Event Log Size 6. View DICOM Setup
Remove Device Driver (FOSSIL) 4-3-1. Set Trace Log Size
Remove Print Server 91. Update All Variables
Backup Config Files to Floppy 92. View All Variables
Return Restore Config Files from Floppy 93. Undo All Changes
Software_Installation 4-4-1. Print_Queue_Management List Config Files on Floppy
Show Print Jobs 99. Exit
List Imation Packages Currently Installed
Cancel Print Job Advanced Configurations 4-3-3.
Install/Remove Print Server for DICOM
Install/Remove DiskReader Option Change Priority
Return
Install/Remove Modality Server SUN_Computer_Diagnostics Return 4-3-2.
Network Test 4-3-8. Print_Server_Advanced_Config
Add IP Address to Hosts Table
Delete IP Address from Hosts Table Physical Memory Test View Advanced Configurations
Change Host Name in Servers Table Virtual Memory Test
Hard Disk Test Print_Server_Information
Print_Server_Diagnostics Enable Access By Any Modality
Add Routes for Subnet Setup File System Test Restrict Access By Host Table
Ping Networked Computer
Show Versions
Set Weekly Reboot Return Verify Device Driver Enable Aspect Ratio Swap
4-5-1. Run Fossil Board Diagnostics
Disable Weekly Reboot Show Configurations Disable Aspect Ratio Swap
Test Serial Communication to Printer
Show Print Server Processes
Configure Modem Test Data Communication to Printer Enable Asynchronous Status Reports
Show Print Server Status
Disable Modem Test Print Server Printing (NEVENTS ON)
Show Printer Status
Run the above four tests Disable Asynchronous Status Reports
Unix_Utilities Show Image Directories
Return (NEVENTS OFF)
4-4. Telnet to a Computer View Error Log
Show Log File Sizes
Ping a Computer View Event Log Enable Warning Return Codes
View Error Log
Enter Unix C Shell View Trace Log Disable Warning Return Codes
View Event Log
Monitor Trace Log
View Trace Log
SPARC_Diagnostics Shutdown Computer Monitor Trace Log Return
Reboot Computer Set LIServer Debug Level
View Error Log Set DICOM Server Debug Level 4-3-4.
Return 4-3-5.
View Event Log List Directory Contents Set Device Driver Debug Level MIS_265L
View Trace Log List Running Processes
Monitor Trace Log Kill a Process Return
Display File 4-3-7. Print_Server_Control
SUN Computer Diagnostics Edit File
Unix System Utility Copy File Start Print Server Software
Rename File Shutdown Print Server Software
Return Delete File Restart Print Server Software
4-5.
Find Pattern In File(s)
Shutdown Computer
Return Reboot Computer
4-5-2.
Return
Note: The section references to text explanations are 4-3-6.
located in the bottom right corner of each box.
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Section 5 – Removal and Replacement Procedures
1999 Rev. B 5-1

Section 5 – Removal and Replacement Procedures

5-1. Introduction
This section contains procedures for the following items:
5-2. Removal and Replacement of the Laser Interface Board (also known as the FOSSIL board)
5-3. Loading Operating System Software
5-4. Software Patches
5-5. Loading Application Software

5-2. Removal and Replacement of the Laser Interface Board

Use the following steps to remove and replace the Laser Interface Board:
1. Power down the SUN SPARC, disconnect the power cord, and disconnect the fiber optic cables.
2. Remove the two screws that secure the SUN SPARC top cover.
3. Swing the top cover up and over for removal.

Figure 5-1. SUN SPARC Top Cover Removal

4. Use a ground strap to ground yourself to the inside frame of the SUN SPARC.
5. Release the two plastic retainers that secure the Laser Interface Board to the SUN SPARC as shown in
Figure 5-2.

Figure 5-2. Plastic Retainer Removal

6. Using both hands, pull up gently but firmly to disconnect the Laser Interface Board from the mother
board connector. Remove the board from the SUN SPARC and set it aside.
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7. Install the new Laser Interface Board by inserting the fiber optic board connectors through the SUN
SPARC frame opening. Then, while pressing the fiber optic connection bracket firmly against the frame
opening to ensure good connection to the SUN SPARC frame, push the Laser Interface Board
connector into the mother board connector. See Figure 5-3.

Figure 5-3. Laser Interface Board Installation

8. Secure the Laser Interface Board to the mother board using the two plastic retainers as shown in
Figure 5-2.
9. Remove the ground strap.
10. Place the cover back on the frame hinges and swing the cover shut as shown in Figure 5-4.

Figure 5-4. Cover Replacement

11. Secure the cover to the frame using the two screws.
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5-3. Loading Operating System Software

The PSD should come from the factory pre-loaded with OS software. In case of file corruption during
shipment or if the PSD server is replaced, the OS software must be reloaded.
1. If not already done, connect the laptop to the PSD and power up the laptop and PSD. Refer to Section
6-2 for connection information.
2. Press the CD eject button to open the CD player on the PSD and insert the Solaris 2.3 OS CD-ROM.
Then close the drawer. See Figure 5-5.
3. Load the Software Structure Diskette in the floppy drive of the PSD.
4. Initiate a BREAK sequence (i.e., ALT B with Procomm, CTRL BREAK with Hyper Terminal, etc.).
5. At the ok prompt, type boot cdrom - install (there are spaces on both sides of the dash).
6. When prompted, answer the PSD network configuration queries as shown in Table 5-1.
Table 5-1. PSD Network Configuration

System Prompt Operator Response

Terminal type DEC VT100
Host name psd (If this is the second system on the network,
make it psd2, and so on.)
Connected to a network YES
IP address 192.0.0.3*
Continue YES, continue
NIS Configuration None – use /etc files
Sub-networks YES
Default netmask value 255.255.255.0*
Info correct YES, continue
Geographic region respond appropriately
Time zone respond appropriately
Date & time respond appropriately
Info correct YES, continue

*The network administrator typically assigns the IP addresses and network values
to be used for all systems on the network, including the PSD.
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7. Verify the OS software loading sequence as follows:

 Loading takes approximately 20 to 25 minutes.
 After the OS software is loaded, you should see:
OS loading finished/successful
 System reboots automatically. A system reboot takes approximately 3 minutes.
 System prompts the operator for a login:
8. At the login: prompt, type root
9. At the password: prompt, type Stillwater
10. At the # prompt, type: eject cdrom
The CD-ROM player automatically opens.
11. Remove the CD-ROM from the player.
12. At the # prompt, type: eject floppy
13. Remove the software structure diskette from the floppy drive.
14. Loading of the Operating System software makes it necessary to reload the OS software patch and
Y2K patch. Go on to Section 5-4-1, Loading the OS Software Patch. Begin at step 4.

5-4. Software Patches

The PSD should come from the factory pre-loaded with the OS software patch and Y2K patch. In case of
file corruption during shipment or if the PSD server is replaced, both the OS software patch and the Y2K
patch must be reloaded. The OS software patch and Y2K patch are located on the Network Interface
Products application CD-ROM that comes packaged with the PSD User Guide.
The OS software patch, Y2K patch and PSD application software must be reloaded every time the
Operating System software is reloaded.

5-4-1. Loading the OS Software Patch

1. If you are not already connected, connect the laptop to the PSD and power up both the laptop and
PSD. Refer to Section 6-2 for connection information.
2. At the login: prompt, type root
3. At the password: prompt, type Stillwater
The # prompt will appear.
4. If not already loaded, insert the Network Interface Products Application CD-ROM into the drive. See
Figure 5-5.

eject button

indicator light

Figure 5-5. PSD CD-ROM Drive

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5. When the CD-ROM is ready (indicator light on CD–ROM drive stops blinking), enter the following
command at the # prompt:
/cdrom/cdrom0/patch_install.sh
The system displays a series of messages similar to:
Untaring patch files from cdrom.
This will take 5 to 10 minutes.
Please wait
During the install process, you will see error return code 8, and you may see
return code 2 as well. Ignore these return codes. Return code 8 indicates
that the patch is to software that is not currently loaded, and is not
required.
Return code 2 indicates that the indicated patch has already been applied.
Press return to continue: (press the Return key when you see this prompt)
Installing patch. This will take 30 – 35 minutes. Now is a good time to get a
cup of coffee.
Patch cluster install script for Solaris 2.3 Recommended
The nosave option was used. Objects will not be saved.
Installing patches located in /opt/data/2.3_Recommended
Using patch_order file for patch installation sequence
Installing 101359–10 . . .
Installing 101317–26 . . .
Installation of 101712–01 failed. Return code 8.
Installing 101734–03
.
.
.
The following patches were not able to be installed:
101712–01
102787–07
.
.
For more installation messages refer to the installation logfile:
/var/sadm/install_data/Solaris_2.3_Recommended_log
Use `/usr/bin/showrev –p' to verify installed patch_ids.
Refer to individual patch README files for more patch detail.
Rebooting the system is usually necessary after installation.
Removing temporary files . . .

The system automatically reboots. This completes the loading of the OS software patch. Leave the
application CD in the CD drive. Go on to paragraph 5-4-2 (Loading the Y2K Patch).
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5-4-2. Loading the Y2K Patch

Use the following procedure to load the Y2K patch from the application software CD.
1. If you are not already connected, connect the laptop to the PSD and power up both the laptop and
PSD. Refer to Section 6-2 for connection information.
2. At the login: prompt, type root
3. At the password: prompt, type Stillwater
4. If not already loaded, insert the Network Interface Products Application CD-ROM into the drive. See
Figure 5-5 on page 5-4.
5. When the CD-ROM is ready (indicator light on CD–ROM drive stops blinking), type the following
command at the # prompt:
/cdrom/cdrom0/y2k_install.sh
The system displays the following messages:
Untaring Year 2k tar files from cdrom.
This will take 3 to 5 minutes.
Please wait
During the install process, you will see error return code 8, and you may see
return code 2 as well. Ignore these return codes. Return code 8 indicates
that the patch is to software that is not currently loaded, and is not
required.
Return code 2 indicates that the indicated patch has already been applied.
Press return to continue: (press the Return key when you see this prompt)
Installing Y2k patch. This will take 10 – 15 minutes.
Patch cluster install script for Solaris 2.3 y2000
The nosave option was used. Objects will not be saved.
Installing patches located in /opt/data/2.3_y2000
Using patch_order file for patch installation sequence
Installing 101343–04 . . .
Installing 101767–02 . . .
Installation of 103941–02 failed. Return code 8.
Installing 104877–01
.
.
.
The following patches were not able to be installed:
103941–02
104877–01
.
.
For more installation messages refer to the installation logfile:
/var/sadm/install_data/Solaris_2.3_y2000_log
Use `/usr/bin/showrev –p' to verify installed patch_ids.
Refer to individual patch README files for more patch detail.
Rebooting the system is usually necessary after installation.
Removing temporary files . . .

This completes the loading of the Y2K software patch. The system reboots automatically.
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5-5. Loading Application Software

The PSD comes from the factory pre-loaded with the application software. In case of file corruption during
shipment or if the PSD is replaced, the PSD application software must be reloaded. The application
software comes packaged with the PSD User Guide.
The PSD application software must be reloaded every time the Operating System and software patches
are reloaded.
PSD application software upgrades may be loaded without having to reload the existing Operating System
and software patches first.
1. If you are not already connected, connect the laptop to the PSD and power up the laptop and PSD.
Refer to Section 6-2 for connection information.
2. At the login: prompt, type root
3. At the password: prompt, type Stillwater
4. If not already loaded, insert the Network Interface Products Application CD-ROM into the drive. See
Figure 5-5 on page 5-4.
5. When the CD-ROM drive is ready, type:
# ls /cdrom/cdrom0
Among others the following files should be present.
adminapp_install.sh patch_install.sh ps_install.sh y2k_install.sh

Note
If no files are listed, type eject cdrom

When the CD-ROM drive opens, close the drive door, wait 10 seconds, and then enter as
before: ls /cdrom/cdrom0

The files should now be listed.

6. At the # prompt, type the following:

/cdrom/cdrom0/adminapp_install.sh
7. Several questions will appear during the loading of the AdminApp application software. Table 5-2, on
page 5-8, provides a sample of some of the questions that may arise. The answer to all questions
is yes.
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Table 5-2. adminapp_install

System Prompt Operator Response

Are you installing software from CD–ROM? [y/n] y
Must remove existing package xyz
.
.
.
Do you want to remove the package [y,n,?,q] y
This package contains scripts which will be executed with
super-user permission during the process of removing this
package.
Do you want to continue with the removal of this package
[y,n,?] y
Checking for conflicts with packages already installed.
.
.
.
Do you want to install these conflicting files [y,n,?,q] y
This package contains scripts which will be executed with
super-user permission during the process of installing
this package.
Do you want to continue with the installation of this
package [y,n,?] y
Do you want to install these conflicting files [y,n,?,q] y
Installation of <adminApp> was successful. no response required

8. At the # prompt, type the following:

/cdrom/cdrom0/ps_install.sh
9. Several questions will appear during the loading of the PSD application software. Table 5-3, on page
5-9, provides a sample of some of the questions that may arise. The answer to all questions is yes.
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Table 5-3. ps_install

System Prompt Operator Response

Are you installing software from CD–ROM? [y/n] y
The Print Server software must be shut down for this
installation. Can I shut it down now [y/n]: y
Must remove existing package xyz
.
.
.
Do you want to remove the package [y,n,?,q] y
This package contains scripts which will be executed with
super-user permission during the process of removing this
package.
Do you want to continue with the removal of this package
[y,n,?] y
Checking for conflicts with packages already installed.
.
.
.
Do you want to install these conflicting files [y,n,?,q] y
This package contains scripts which will be executed with
super-user permission during the process of installing
this package.
Do you want to continue with the installation of this
package [y,n,?] y
Do you want to install these conflicting files [y,n,?,q] y
Installation of <dpm> was successful. no response required

10. At the # prompt, type: eject cdrom

Remove the CD-ROM from the drawer and store it with the other system software.
11. Reconfigure the modem by entering the following at the # prompt:
# cd /usr/local/bin
# ls
Among others, the modem_config file should appear.
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12. To run the modem configuration script file programs, enter:

# modem_config
The system responds with:
Removing existing service
.
.
.
Programming USRobotics 14.4K modem
(This step takes about 25 seconds.)
.
Enabling port
#
13. Type reboot at the # prompt. A system reboot takes approximately 3 minutes. The system responds
with:
.
.
liserver started successfully
dserver started successfully
restartDPM started successfully
The system is ready.
14. At the # prompt, type exit
15. If the PSD configuration was backed up, see Section 6-3 to restore the configuration.
If the PSD configuration was not backed up, see Section 3-5 to set up the configuration.
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Section 6 – Additional Information
1999 Rev. B 6-1

Section 6 – Additional Information

6-1. Introduction
The information in this section may be required during installation and set up of the PSD. This section
includes the following procedures:
6-2. Connecting and Disconnecting the Laptop
6-3. Restoring the PSD Configuration
6-4. PSD Logfile Activities
6-5. Resetting the PSD Network Configuration
6-6. Network Subnet Configuration
6-7. Reloading the Device Driver
6-8. Repairing the File System

6-2. Connecting and Disconnecting the Laptop

Connecting the Laptop to the SUN SPARC

Connect the laptop to the SUN SPARC using the following procedure:
1. With the SUN SPARC powered off, connect the laptop to the Serial A port of the SUN SPARC using a
null modem cable.
2. Power on the laptop and run Procomm Plus, Hyper Terminal, or equivalent application software. (See
Appendix A for setup.)
3. Power on the SUN SPARC. It automatically boots up.
After about 2 minutes, the login: prompt appears.

Disconnecting the Laptop from the SUN SPARC

Disconnect the laptop from the SUN SPARC using the following procedure:
1. Using the AdminApp Menu Map (foldout page located at the end of Section 4) as a reference, go to the
Print_Server_Control menu.
2. Select Shutdown Computer from the Print_Server_Control menu.
3. At the ok prompt, power off the SUN SPARC. (Note – several seconds may elapse before the system
displays the ok prompt.)
4. Disconnect the laptop cable from the SUN SPARC Serial A port.
5. Power on the SUN SPARC.
6. After approximately 3 minutes, launch an image from the DICOM modality to verify proper operation.
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6-3. Restoring the PSD Configuration

If previously backed up, the PSD configuration parameters can be restored in case of data corruption or
lost parameters because the OS software or application software was reloaded.
1. Connect the laptop to the SUN SPARC. Refer to Section 6-2 for connection information.
2. At the login: prompt, type mmmims
3. At the password: prompt, type mmmims1
The AdminApp_Main_Menu displays.
4. Starting at the AdminApp_Main_Menu, make the following selections:
Select Server Operation
Select PrintServer 3MPS psd
Select Control
Select Shutdown Print Server Software
5. Press the Esc key to return to the Print_Server_Menu. Then, make the following selections:
Select Configuration
Select Restore Config Files from Floppy
6. Follow the system prompts for inserting and removing the floppy from the floppy drive of the SUN
SPARC.
7. After the system configuration has been restored from the floppy, select Restart from the
Print_Server_Config menu.
8. Press the Esc key to return to the Print_Server_Menu.
9. Select Diagnostics and perform all printing tests.
10. Disconnect the laptop as described in Section 6-2.
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6-4. PSD Logfile Activities

There are three log files in the PSD: Error Log, Event Log, and Trace Log. These logs capture the critical
information necessary to verify proper system operation. To view the log files, perform the following
procedure:
1. Connect the laptop to the SUN SPARC. Refer to Section 6-2 for connection information.
2. At the login: prompt, type mmmims
3. At the password: prompt, type mmmims1
4. From the AdminApp_Main_Menu, make the following selections:
Select Server Operation
Select PrintServer 3MPS psd
Select Information
5. From the Print_Server_Information menu you may elect to view the the error log, event log, or the trace
log. You may use the online help file information as a guide for paging through the log files as well as
how to exit from the viewing mode. The exit sequence is also listed at the top of the laptop screen upon
entering the view mode. (The exit sequence is :q! and a Carriage Return.)
 The Error Log contains information regarding conditions which hamper normal system operations.
 The Event Log captures the significant events regarding system operations (e.g., software stops
and starts, completed print requests, etc).
 The Trace Log contains a combination of error and event information, but in greater detail. It also
captures the DICOM print requests, etc.

Note
The Trace Log may be monitored in real time by selecting the Monitor Trace Log function from the
Print_Server_ Information menu. You will see the entries as they are being added to the Trace Log. To
exit the monitoring function, type q and a Carriage Return.

6. When finished viewing log files, press the Esc key until you are back at the AdminApp_Main_Menu
where you can select Quit to leave the application.
7. Disconnect the laptop from the SUN SPARC. Refer to Section 6-2 for procedural information.
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6-5. Resetting the PSD Network Configuration

The PSD has a network configuration allowing for unique identification on the network, network structure
type, and time and date setup for its geographic region. It comes pre-set from the factory as shown in
Table 6-1. If changes are required, reset the PSD network configuration as follows:
1. Connect the laptop to the SUN SPARC. Refer to Section 6-2 for connection information.
2. At the login: prompt, type mmmims
3. At the password: prompt, type mmmims1
The AdminApp_Main_Menu appears.
4. Starting at the AdminApp_Main_Menu, make the following selections:
Select SPARC Diagnostics
Select Unix System Utility
Select Enter Unix C Shell
5. Enable modification of network configuration parameters by entering the following:
# sys-unconfig (answer yes to the questions regarding the need to halt the computer)
At the ok prompt, enter boot
6. When prompted, answer the PSD network configuration queries as shown in Table 6-1, on page 6-5.
Pay particular attention to the IP Address and netmask entries. This requires coordination with the
network administration personnel.
7. The sys-unconfig routine will also prompt you for the root password at the conclusion of the
reconfiguration. When prompted, type Stillwater
The system prompts you to verify the password entry.
When configuration and password queries are done, the SUN SPARC automatically reboots.
8. At the login: prompt, type in mmmims
9. At the password: prompt, type in mmmims1
The AdminApp_Main_Menu appears.
10. Starting at the AdminApp_Main_Menu, make the following selections:
Select Software Installation
Select Change Host Name in Service Table
11. If the system finds a mismatch between the host name of the system and the server table name, it will
ask you if you want the system to resolve it. Answer Y for yes.
If no mismatch exists, the system will report “No change is needed”.

12. After completion, you can disconnect the laptop from the SUN SPARC. Refer to Section 6-2 for
procedural information. If this procedure is being performed as part of the PSD installation process,
return to Section 3-9 (Running the PSD Contrast Test) or continue on to Section 6-6 if subnet
configuration is required.
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Section 6 – Additional Information
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Table 6-1. PSD Network Reconfiguration

System Prompt Operator Response
Terminal type VT100
Host name psd* (If this is the second system, make it psd2, and so on.)
Connected to a network YES
IP address 192.0.0.3**
Continue YES
NIS Configuration None
Sub-networks YES
Default netmask value 255.255.255.0**
Info correct YES
Time zone respond appropriately
Date & time respond appropriately
Info correct YES

* If the Hostname is made something other than psd, then perform the Change Hostname in Servers
Table function in the AdminApp Software_Installation menu (see Section 4-4).
**The network administrator typically assigns the IP Addresses and network values
to be used for all systems on the network, including the PSD.
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Section 6 – Additional Information
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6-6. Network Subnet Configuration

Network configurations may contain cases where the PSD and the DICOM modality are not on the same
ethernet subnet. The way to recognize this is that the first three segments of the ethernet IP Address do
not agree between the modality and the PSD. An example of two devices on the same subnet would be if
device #1’s IP Address is 204.152.72.45 and device #2’s IP Address is 204.152.72.31 (there is agreement
with the 204.152.72.xx portion of the IP Addressing).
In the cases where they disagree, we need three pieces of information in order to perform the
configuration: 1) the gateway IP Address; 2) the destination subnet; and 3) the number of hops.
1. Gateway IP Address – this value is the IP Address of the Router that serves the subnet that the PSD
resides on. The gateway will always have IP Address agreement for the first three segments. For
example, if the PSD’s IP Address is 192.25.67.71, the gateway will be 192.25.67.xx (it is very common
to see the xx value as 249).
2. Destination Subnet – this value will be entered in the form xxx.yyy.zzz.0 (the last segment is a zero).
For example, if the modality’s IP Address is 172.36.121.25, then the destination subnet would be
entered as 172.36.121.0 (this indicates that we want to reach all nodes on the destination subnet –
hence the 0 as the last segment).
3. Number of Hops – this value is the number of data links (routers) to the final destination subnet. We
usually find the number of hops to be 1.
Procedure (using the AdminApp utility):
1. At the login: prompt, type mmmims
2. At the password: prompt, type mmmims1
3. To configure the system for subnets, go to the Software_Installation menu from the
AdminApp_Main_Menu.
4. Select Add Routes for Subnet Setup
5. Make the Gateway IP Address, Destination Subnet, and Number of Hops entries when prompted.
6. Return to Section 3-9 (Running the PSD Contrast Test) to complete the installation of the PSD.
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Section 6 – Additional Information
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6-7. Reloading the Device Driver

The PSD device driver can get into a lockup state where communication breaks down between the device
driver software and the Operating System software. What happens when the device driver locks up is that
the Operating System is stalled in trying to service the device driver requests and therefore cannot
maintain the ethernet network interface requests. So, to the modality it appears as though the PSD is no
longer reachable on the network. Another symptom is that dial ins via the modem are not possible because
the Operating System is no longer able to manage the modem software.
To reload the device driver software, perform the following procedure:
1. Connect the laptop PC to the SUN SPARC. Refer to Section 6-2 for connection information.
2. At the login: prompt, type root
3. At the password: prompt, type Stillwater
4. At the # prompt, enter the following sequence; complete each entry by pressing the Enter key:
/etc/rc2.d/S94dpm stop (stops the Print Server application software)
cd /opt/mmmdrivers/li3m (specifies the location of the device driver directory)
pwd (verifies the change to the device driver directory)
drv_remove (removes the device driver software module)
drv_install (re-installs the device driver software module)
cd / (returns the system to the root directory)
/etc/rc2.d/S94dpm start (restarts the Print Server application software)
exit (returns the system to the login: prompt)
5. Login as mmmims (with the mmmims1 password) to enter the AdminApp utility. Test for normal system
operation. When finished testing, disconnect the laptop PC from the SUN SPARC. Refer to Section 6-2
for procedural information.
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Section 6 – Additional Information
1999 Rev. B 6-8

6-8. Repairing the File System

File systems become corrupted for a variety of reasons. The corruption often leads to interference with
normal system operation. Symptoms range from slow operation to the inability to login to the system either
remotely or locally.
In order to correct an inability to login situation, perform the following procedure:

Note
A direct connection to the SUN SPARC computer is required.

1. Connect the laptop PC to the SUN SPARC. Refer to Section 6-2 for connection information.
2. Power up the SUN SPARC.
3. When the “banner” appears (this is the header indicating a SPARC computer with X amount of
memory, ethernet address, etc.), perform a BREAK sequence. With Hyper Terminal, the BREAK
sequence is CTRL BREAK; with Procomm Plus, the BREAK sequence is ALT B. A successful
BREAK sequence yields an ok prompt.
4. At the ok prompt, type boot -s (there is a space after the boot command). This sequence causes
the SUN SPARC to boot up in Single User Mode. The system will not be functional for normal
operation, but will allow file system maintenance.
5. When the system prompts for a password in order to perform maintenance operations, type the
Stillwater password. The system then boots the remainder of the way up and yields a # prompt.
6. At the # prompt, type cd / (this puts the system at the root directory). Next, type ls (this provides a
directory listing). Search for a file labeled core.
7. To remove the core file, type rm core at the # prompt.
8. If the core file is not found in the root directory, then a search of the system is indicated. At the #
prompt, type find . -name core -print (make sure to place the period where indicated; the
-print portion of the command instructs the system to print the information to the screen). The
system will list the directory path to each core file that it finds.
9. Remove other core files by performing the rm command followed by the full path listing provided
by the find command (e.g., if find yields: ./usr/rmmount/core, then at the # prompt, enter
rm /usr/rmmount/core and the file should be removed).
10. After removing all of the core files found, type reboot and the system should boot up in the normal
mode of operation. Verify that a login is now possible.
11. Login as mmmims (with the mmmims1 password) to enter the AdminApp utility. Test for normal system
operation. When finished testing, disconnect the laptop PC from the SUN SPARC. Refer to Section 6-2
for procedural information.
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Section 7 – Parts Breakdown
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Section 7 – Parts Breakdown

Table 7-1. Parts Breakdown

Item Part Number Description Qty Req SPC

1 78-8099-2601-3 SUN SPARC Server 1 Y
2 78-8096-8775-5 U.S. Robotics 14.4 Fax Modem (U.S. only) 1 Y
3 78-8095-5382-5 PWA Laser Imager Interface (FOSSIL) board 1 Y
4 26-1011-7345-3 Modem Cable (straight through) 1 Y
6a 26-1011-7674-6 Power Cord (U.S.) 1 Y
6b 78-8096-8991-8 Power Cord (Australia) 1 Y
6c 78-8096-8992-6 Power Cord (Continental Europe) 1 Y
6d 78-8096-8993-4 Power Cord (Denmark) 1 Y
6e 78-8096-8994-2 Power Cord (Italy) 1 Y
6f 78-8096-8995-9 Power Cord (Switzerland) 1 Y
6g 78-8096-8996-7 Power Cord (U.K.) 1 Y

Note
Operating System and application software was shipped with the PSD. Should the software become
lost, replacement software for the account is available through MIS Service Engineering.
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Appendix A – Communications Setup
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Appendix A – Communications Setup

This appendix gives some basic instructions for setting up a PC to connect to the Serial A port of the SUN
SPARC computer. Suggested communication programs for connection are Procomm Plus (standard or
Windows version) or Hyper Terminal (Windows 95/98).
A null modem cable (9 pin female to 25 pin male) must be used to connect the PC to the Serial A port of
the SUN SPARC computer.
1. Configure the Procomm Plus or Hyper Terminal applications with the following parameters:
Direct Connect – Comm x (most PCs use Comm 1 for the direct connect port)
Baud Rate – 9600
Data Bits –8
Parity – no
Stop Bits –1
Emulation – DEC VT100 Terminal
2. Note the following BREAK sequences:
Procomm Plus – ALT B
Hyper Terminal – CTRL BREAK
3. Start the communication application program prior to connecting to the Serial A port of the SUN SPARC
computer.
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Appendix B – Usefult Unix Commands
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Appendix B – Useful Unix Commands

This appendix contains a few UnixR commands that may be helpful.

Required Action Command

To change system network configuration after an # sys–unconfig

OS load is completed ok boot
To retrieve a file from another source (i.e. floppy) # volcheck
This command allows the floppy to be read.
To shutdown a system # init 0
ok (power down the SUN SPARC)
To list files in a directory # ls
To search for a pattern in a file or group of files # grep pattern filename
To change directory to another directory # cd /directory
To identify the current directory # pwd
To remove a file # rm filename
To remove a directory # rmdir directory
To check disk usage # df (in blocks)
# df –k (in Kbytes)
To display contents of a file in its entirety # cat filename
To display contents of a file one screen at a time. # more filename
Press the spacebar to move through each screen.
If you wish to quit the more function prior to
reaching the end of the file, type the letter q to quit.
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Appendix C – Dual Printer Configuration
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Appendix C – Dual Printer Configuration

This appendix provides setup instructions for configuring a PSD into a dual printer environment (i.e., two
laser printers being driven from a single IMS Electronic Module such as the Model 8800 Multi-Input
Manager).
If configured per the procedure described below, the customer will be able to change printer destination via
the Local Keypad (969) or Front Panel (8800). The technician has an additional option of changing
destination by modifying input module parameters using the MPC software utility.
The following are limitations to setting the PSD for dual printer support:
 Inferior job tracking – a job is considered as “printed” once the input module verifies receipt of the
images (as opposed to when the film exits from the laser imager). Therefore, if a film jam occurs in
the laser imager, the images will have been deleted from the disk drive of the PSD prematurely.
 No annotation support.
 No trim support.
 No landscape printing support.
The following procedure sets the PSD in dual printer support mode:
1. In Section 3-3, set up the system as shown in Table 3-2.
2. In Section 3-5, set up the PSD Configuration (Table 3-3 and Table 3-4) as if connecting to a Model 959
Laser Imager, with one exception: the Printer model ( in Table 3–4) should match the actual Laser
Imager type (that is M8700, M969, etc.)
3. Other than the exceptions noted in steps 1 and 2, complete the remainder of the installation as
described in Section 3.
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Appendix D – Deleting Images and Print Jobs
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Appendix D – Deleting Images and Print Jobs

Images and print jobs can become stuck in the print queue due to image file corruption, or due to an
unsupported parameter specified for printing the image (e.g., indicating LANDSCAPE in the DICOM header
when printing to a Model 959, which does not support image rotation).
There may be other times when several print jobs have been created, but the technician would like to stop
the printing operation before the films actually get generated.
The following procedure will remove unwanted images and print jobs. Note that both the images and their
corresponding print jobs must be removed.
1. Connect the laptop PC to the SUN SPARC. Refer to Section 6-2 for connection information.
2. At the login: prompt, type root
3. At the password: prompt, type Stillwater
4. At the # prompt, enter the following sequence; complete each entry by pressing the Enter key:
/etc/rc2.d/S94dpm stop (stops the Print Server application software)
cd /opt/data/ps/images (specifies the location of the image directory)
pwd (verifies the change to the image directory)
rm * (removes the image files)
cd /opt/data/ps/pj (specifies the location of the print job directory)
pwd (verifies the change to the print job directory)
rm * (removes the print jobs)
cd / (returns the system to the root directory)
/etc/rc2.d/S94dpm start (restarts the Print Server application software)
exit (takes the system back to the login: prompt)
5. Login as mmmims (with the mmmims1 password) to enter the AdminApp utility. Test for normal system
operation. When finished testing, disconnect the laptop PC from the SUN SPARC. Refer to Section 6-2
for procedural information.