Any experience with a plain paper diagnostic printer?

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TJG954 - 2009

#1
Greetings,

In this vast network of medical device professionals, has anyone registered, or even worked with, a printer that is capable of printing x-ray images, on plain paper, with enough quality to be accepted for diagnostics?

I have come across plain paper printers for referrals and records, but nothing for actual diagnostics.

Any information will be appreciated.

Thanks, Ted

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Chris Ford

#3
Greetings,

In this vast network of medical device professionals, has anyone registered, or even worked with, a printer that is capable of printing x-ray images, on plain paper, with enough quality to be accepted for diagnostics?

I have come across plain paper printers for referrals and records, but nothing for actual diagnostics.

Any information will be appreciated.

Thanks, Ted

:thanks:
Hey Ted,

I'm looking into this. I work with imaging systems, but the products I'm familiar with use paper printouts for reference. I sent a query out to a couple of colleagues to get their point of view. You might want to check with scanner manufacturers like Canon. They make film digitizing equipment, and their website refers to DICOM compliant printers - though I didn't see DICOM compliant printers on their site.
 
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Chris Ford

#4
Hey Ted,

I'm looking into this. I work with imaging systems, but the products I'm familiar with use paper printouts for reference. I sent a query out to a couple of colleagues to get their point of view. You might want to check with scanner manufacturers like Canon. They make film digitizing equipment, and their website refers to DICOM compliant printers - though I didn't see DICOM compliant printers on their site.
And here's an update... from my colleagues in the digital imaging community...

There are no printers (other than mylar for reproduction of xrays) that are approved for diagnostic use. Or I should say, none of my colleagues are familiar with such a printer.

I've worked with computer aided detection systems since 2001, and all of the products I'm familiar with have a print option, but the print is used for reference only.
 
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TJG954 - 2009

#5
Thanks for the reply. I work for Canon.

The only devices I have found can print on special paper, paper with coatings, film, etc. And, even these are noted as being good for "referring physicians and records" with none specifying diagnostics.

I have come across two academic studies stating that paper prints are "unacceptable" for diagnostics.

I'm specifically trying to find: Plain Paper (literally), acceptable for diagnostics, and in color.


I appreciate your interest.

Ted
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Chris Ford

#6
Thanks for the reply. I work for Canon.

The only devices I have found can print on special paper, paper with coatings, film, etc. And, even these are noted as being good for "referring physicians and records" with none specifying diagnostics.

I have come across two academic studies stating that paper prints are "unacceptable" for diagnostics.

I'm specifically trying to find: Plain Paper (literally), acceptable for diagnostics, and in color.


I appreciate your interest.

Ted
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Of all the CAD systems I've seen in the market - breast mammography, breast MRI, prostate MRI, CT lung and colon - I've never seen one that offered a paper print out that could be used for diagnosis. They all offer print capability for reference, but a paper printer for diagnosis would require very high precision and accuracy.
 
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