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Kodak 8000C Panorex/Ceph User Guide
Getting started
1. Make sure both computers are on. Kodak 8000C only works with “Xray” computer, not “Server”
computer
2. Make sure area is clear when adjusting height, rotation, etc. and obtaining images
3. Perform a blank panorex to test function (can turn off x-ray emission by selecting icon on
HUD; icon currently indicates x-ray emission active)
4. Disinfect bite stick, temple rests, chin rest, and hand grips
5. Can turn on voice assistance by clicking icon on HUD (icon currently indicates off)
Obtaining a patient panorex
Obtaining a patient panorex
Turn on machine (button located on hood as
indicated by arrow)
Obtaining a patient panorex
Put new sleeve on bite stick for each new patient
Sleeves located in white box in x-ray supply
cabinet
Disinfect bite stick between patients with surface
disinfectant
Obtaining a patient panorex
Make sure collimator selector is set to Panoramic
Obtaining a patient panorex
Select patient from Practice Works and launch
Kodak Digital Imaging Software as if obtaining an
intraoral radiograph
Use “Test, Test” for blank or practice
images
Click button for New Panoramic Image (indicated
by arrow)
Obtaining a patient panorex
Click “Patient” to select patient parameters
You don’t need to change the program or
parameters, it is already set for panorex
Obtaining a patient panorex
Lower sensor block manually to obtain panorex
Left image: sensor block is lowered for panorex
Right image: sensor block is raised (clicks into
place) only for cephalometric images
Note: make sure sensor block is lowered before
resetting arm position!!!!!!!!
Obtaining a patient panorex
Re-zero the rotating arm by clicking the
Movement Reset button on the control panel or in
the Panoramic HUD on the computer (same icon
as on control panel)
Obtaining a patient panorex
Failure to reset arm will result in error in system
status window when attempting to acquire an
image
Note Movement Reset button on HUD (red
arrow)
Obtaining a patient panorex
Patients should stand but can sit. Adjust height of
unit accordingly. Make sure patient removes
glasses, jewelry, necklaces, earrings, etc.
Position lasers as indicated. Can turn on lasers on
control panel or Pano HUD
Use lead apron that covers front and drapes flat
on shoulders. When in position, instruct patient to
keep still, hold onto the hand grips, close eyes,
swallow saliva, move tongue to roof of mouth, and
breath through their nose
Obtaining a patient panorex
Panorex takes approximately 14 seconds to
acquire. When ready, stand behind screen and
activate image acquisition by holding button down
for entire duration
Releasing button too early will result in error.
Common Error Messages: Panorex
Obtaining a patient ceph
Obtaining a patient cephalometric
Follow steps to turn on Kodak 8000C,
Practiceworks, and Kodak Digital Imaging
Software
Select New Ceph Image by clicking on icon
indicated by arrow.
Note: remember to disinfect and dry head clamps,
ear cones, and nasion support with surface
disinfectant
Obtaining a patient cephalometric
Select the desired program
Obtaining a patient cephalometric
Click “Patient” to select patient parameters
You don’t need to change the parameters, it is
already set for ceph
Obtaining a patient cephalometric
Set collimator to Ceph AP/PA or Ceph LA,
depending on the type of image you are trying to
acquire
AP: AnteriorPosterior -Patient faces collimator
PA: PosteriorAnterior - Patient faces sensor
LA: Lateral - Patient faces away/toward ceph arm
Obtaining a patient cephalometric
Raise sensor block manually to obtain ceph
Left image: sensor block is lowered for panorex
Right image: sensor block is raised (clicks into
place) only for cephalometric images
Note: make sure sensor block is lowered before
resetting arm position!!!!!!!!
Obtaining a patient cephalometric
Re-zero the rotating arm by clicking the
Movement Reset button on the control panel or in
the Cephalometric HUD on the computer (same
icon as on control panel)
Obtaining a patient cephalometric
Left image: Set head clamps/ear
cones and nasion support for
respective images
Center image: Head clamps/ear
cones and nasion support set for LA
images
Right image: Head clamps/ear cones
and nasion support set for LA images
Obtaining a patient cephalometric: LAPatients should stand but can sit. Adjust height of
ceph arm accordingly. Make sure patient removes
glasses, jewelry, necklaces, earrings, etc.
Insert ear cones gently. Nasion support should
rest slightly above bridge of nose.
Position Frankfort plane laser as indicated. Can
turn on lasers on control panel or Ceph HUD
Use lead apron that covers front and drapes flat
on shoulders.When in position, instruct patient to
keep still, close eyes, swallow saliva, and breath
through their nose
Obtaining a patient cephalometric: LA
When ready, stand behind screen and activate
image acquisition by holding button down for
entire duration
Releasing button too early will result in error.
Obtaining a patient cephalometric: AP/PAPatients should stand but can sit. Adjust height of
ceph arm accordingly. Make sure patient removes
glasses, jewelry, necklaces, earrings, etc.
Insert ear cones gently. Nasion support should
rest slightly above bridge of nose.
Position Frankfort plane laser as indicated. Can
turn on lasers on control panel or Ceph HUD
Use lead apron that covers front and drapes flat
on shoulders. When in position, instruct patient to
keep still, close eyes, swallow saliva, and breath
through their nose
Obtaining a patient cephalometric: AP/PA
When ready, stand behind screen and activate
image acquisition by holding button down for
entire duration
Releasing button too early will result in error.
Common Error Messages: Ceph
Further Information
Extra Parts
Extra parts can be found in plastic case (left
image), located where Nomad is.
Rests of maxillary sinuses program and TMJ
program are in this case (see right image)
Bite sticks and sleeves are in X-ray supply cabinet
Sample blank images
Blank Panorex Blank AP/PA Ceph Blank LA Ceph
Note: Sample panorex and cephs can be seen in Test Test patient history
End of Day Maintenance
Disinfect all surfaces that patients come into contact with surface disinfectant or alcohol wipes
Can autoclave bite sticks at 273F
Dust unit with dry cloth/paper towels
Reset x-ray source assembly (Movement Reset button)
Set collimator position to Panoramic
Lower sensor (don’t have to bottom out)
Credits
This guide was created by Jonathan Wong, January 2018. Photos were taken personally. Other images
used are from the Kodak 8000 and Kodak 8000C Digital Panoramic and Cephalometric System User
Guides.