Choosing the Right DICOM Printer Solution
DICOM Printer enables seamless connectivity between your documents and your PACS or DICOM imaging systems. Both versions offer powerful features, but which one fits your workflow best?
DICOM Printer 1
Perfect for single-user environments where manual control over the DICOM communication process is preferred. DP1 gives you hands-on control of your document-to-PACS workflow.
DICOM Printer 2
Ideal for busy healthcare environments requiring automated DICOM connectivity. DP2 handles the query and store processes automatically, saving valuable clinical time.
Key Differences at a Glance
- DP1: Manual control, perfect for radiologists and specialists who want hands-on control of their DICOM workflow
- DP2: Automated processes, ideal for busy hospitals, imaging centers, and multi-user environments
- Same price: Both products cost $750 USD, choose based on your workflow needs, not your budget
Feature Comparison
| Feature | DICOM Printer 1 | DICOM Printer 2 |
|---|---|---|
| PACS connectivity via virtual printer | ✓ | ✓ |
| PACS connectivity via drop folder | ✓ | ✓ |
| DICOM Imager connectivity (e.g., AGFA Axys) | ✓ Manual | ✓ Automatic |
| DICOM Worklist query | ✓ Manual | ✓ Automatic |
| DICOM PACS query | ✓ Manual | ✓ Automatic |
| Document text extraction for DICOM tags | ✓ | ✓ Automatic |
| DICOM document annotation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Logo integration with DICOM objects | ✓ | ✓ |
| DICOMDIR creation for portable media | ✓ | ✓ |
| Scriptable DICOM operations | ✓ | ✓ |
| Background DICOM re-query functionality | ✓ | |
| Multi-destination DICOM sending | ✓ | ✓ |
| Document-type-based DICOM routing | ✓ |
Not sure which DICOM Printer is right for your healthcare environment? Contact our DICOM specialists for personalized guidance on integrating with your existing PACS, RIS, or HL7 infrastructure.
For detailed specifications and integration guides, visit our how-to guides.
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