DICOM Print SCP - DICOMJet

The introduction of digital technologies in the medical world and of the DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine) standard for the transmission and storage of medical images have eliminated the actual need for radiographic film for the acquisition, display, distribution and archival of medical images. Today, these images are often digital from the source, and modern PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System) allow physician or specialized technicians connected to the DICOM network to view and analyze them in every moment. The digital approach leads to a higher effieciency in terms of time, money and storage space.

Nevertheless, a completely filmless solution raises some important operating problems: in some cases, providing the images directly on the diagnosis or treatment site could be difficult, since most PACS installations do not have viewing stations in every room of the hospital. In addition, physicians external to the institution where the exams have been performed may need the images for their diagnosis and they could be unable to access the same PACS network. Finally, the patient often desires a copy of the medical images related to his exams.
Since the transition to digital technologies and to PACS systems means (or has meant) great expenses by the hospitals, the last thing they desire is to spend more money in expensive DICOM-compliant printers to produce hard copies of the digital medical images.

DICOMJet is a software solution allowing to turn any Windows-based Personal Computer with a connected printer into a DICOM Print Server.