X-Rite 528, 508, 518, 520, 530 Operator's Manual

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500 Series

SPECTRODENSITOMETER

Operator's Manual

Dear Customer:

Congratulations! We at X-Rite, Incorporated are proud to present you with X-Rite 500 Series Spectrodensitometer. This instrument represents the very latest in microcontrollers, integrated circuits, optics, and display technology. As a result, your X-Rite instrument is a rugged and reliable instrument whose performance and design exhibit the qualities of a finely engineered instrument, which is not surpassed.

To fully appreciate and protect your investment, we suggest that you take the necessary time to read and fully understand this manual. As always, X-Rite stands behind your instrument with a three-year limited warranty, and a dedicated service organization. If the need arises, please don’t hesitate to call us.

Thank you for your trust and confidence.

X-Rite, Incorporated

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NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

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Declares that: Spectrodensitometer gibt bekannt, daß: 500 Series advierte que: avertit que: avverte che:

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Table of Contents

Proprietary Notice Warranty Information

Section 1 – Overview and Setup

Instrument Description 1-1 Features 1-2

Automatic Shut-Off 1-2 Patch-Smarts Recognition 1-2 Drag-n-Drop Overri de 1-2

Hi-Fi Color Capability 1-2 Unpacking and Inspection 1-3 Shoe Lock Operation 1-3 Applying Power 1-4 Charging the Battery Pack 1-5 Instrument I/O Serial Interface 1-6 Attaching the Optional Security Cable 1-7

Section 2 – User Interface

What to Expect 2-1 Navigation – Basic Key Operation 2-1

Tab Down Key 2-2

Tab Up Key 2-2

Enter Key 2-2

Escape Key 2-2

Main Menu Key 2-2 Function Screen 2-3

Active Function 2-3

Options Menu 2-3

Measurement List 2-3

Measurement Data 2-4

User Dialog 2-4

Current Status or Illum/Obs 2-4 Using the Instrument 2-5

Opening a Menu or Function 2-5

Opening an Editor 2-5

Selecting From a List 2-6

Editing a Value 2-6

Important Measurement Techniques 2-6

Section 3 – Instrument Calibration

General Information 3-1 White Calibration 3-1 Full Calibration 3-3

Section 4 – Setting Instrument Configuration

General Information 4-1 Language Option 4-2 Active Functions 4-2 Color Options (520, 528 , 53 0 onl y ) 4-3

L*a*b* Method 4-3

L*C*h° Method (528, 530 only) 4-4

CMC Tolerancing (528, 530 only) 4-4

CIE94 Tolerancing (528, 530 only) 4-5

Precision 4-6 Density Options 4-7

Status 4-7

Precision 4-8

Gray Set 4-9 Calibration Options 4-10

Enter Reflectances 4-11

Cal Alert 4-12 Serial Port Options 4-12

Baud Rate 4-13

Hand Shake 4-13

Auto Xmit 4-14

Separator 4-15

Delimiter 4-15

Protocol 4-15

Emulation 4-16 Power Down Option 4-16 Speed Read 4-17 Display Options 4-18

Contrast 4-18

Orientation 4-19

Security 4-19 Beeper Option 4-20 Patch Smarts 4-20 User Configuration 4-21 Load Factory Defaults 4-22

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Section 5 – Instrument Functions

General Information 5-1 Density Function 5-2

Density Measurement Mode 5-2

Setting Options 5-2

Measuring Paper 5-3

Measuring/Editing a Density Reference 5-4

Measuring a Density Sample 5-6 Color Function (520, 528, 530 only) 5-9

Color Measurement Mode 5-9

Setting Options 5-9

Selecting Illuminant (528, 530 only) 5-11

Measuring/Editing a Color Reference 5-12

Measuring a Color Sample 5-13

Viewing L*a*b* Data in the Graph Mode 5-15

Viewing Reflectance Data and

Reflectance Graph (530 only) 5-16 Match Function (528, 530 only) 5-17

Setting Options 5-17

Measuring References 5-20

Matching Samples 5-21 Dot Function (508, 518, 520, 528, 530 only) 5-23

Dot Measurement Mode 5-24

Setting Options 5-24

Measuring Paper 5-27

Measuring Dot Procedure 5-28 Trap Function (518, 528, 530 only ) 5-31

Trap Measurement Mode 5-31

Setting Options 5-31

Measuring/Editing Dmax Pro cedu re 5-32

Measuring Paper 5-33

Measuring Trap Procedure 5-34

Saving Trap Data as a Reference 5-35 Print Contrast Function (518, 528, 530 only) 5-37

Print Contrast Measurement Mode 5-37

Setting Options 5-37

Measuring Paper 5-38

Measuring Print Contrast Procedure 5-39

Saving Print Contrast Data as a Reference 5-40 Hue/Grayness Function (518, 52 8, 53 0 only) 5-42

Hue/Grayness Measurement Mode 5-42

Setting Options 5-42

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Measuring Paper 5-43

Measuring/Editing a Hue/Gray Reference 5-44

Measuring a Hue Error/Grayness Samples 5-45 Paper Indices Function (528, 530 o nl y ) 5-46

Paper Indices Measurement Mode 5-46

Measuring/Editing Indices Re ference 5-46

Measuring Paper Indices Samples 5-48

Statistical Data 5-49 Compare Function (520, 528, 530 only) 5-51

Compare Ref Mode 5-51

Setting Options 5-51

Setting Up Compare References 5-52

Comparing Sampl es 5-54 Electronic Function Selection - EFS (518, 528, 530 only) 5-56

Setting Options 5-56

Measuring Samples 5-57

Section 6 – Service and General Maintenance

Repair Information 6-1

Reading Lamp Replacement Information 6-1 Cleaning the Instrument 6-2

General Cleaning 6-2

Cleaning the Optics 6-2

Cleaning the White Calibration Reference 6-2 Replacing the Battery Pack 6-3 Aperture and Polarization Kit Installation 6-4 UV Filter Cap Kit Installation 6-7

Appendices

Instrument Specifications 7-1 Error Messages 7-2

Proprietary Notice

The information contained in this manual is derived from patent and proprietary data of X-Rite, Incorporated. This manual has been prepared solely for the purpose of assisting in the use and general maintenance of this instrument.

The contents of this manual are the property of X-Rite, Incorporated and are copyrighted. Any reproduction in who le or part is strictly prohibited. Publication of this information does not imply any rights to reproduce or use this manual for any purpose other than installin g, operating, or maintaining this instrument and software. No part of this manual may be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, magnetic, mechanical, optical, manual, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of an officer of X-Rite, Incorporated.

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This warranty shall be voided by any repair, alteration, or modification, by persons other than employees of X-Rite, or those expressly authorized by X-Rite to perform repairs, and by any abuse, misuse, or neglect of the product, or by use not in accordance with X-Rite’s published instructions.

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1. Overview and Setup

Instrument Description 1-1 Features 1-2 Unpacking and Inspection 1-3 Shoe Lock Operation 1-3 Applying Power 1-4 Charging Battery Pack 1-5 Instrument I/O Serial Interface 1-6 Attaching the Optional Security Cable 1-7

Instrument Description

The X-Rite 500 Series Spectrodensitometer is the most versatile and revolutionary hand-held color measurement instrument available today. The instrument relies on an integrated spectrophotometric engine, allowing accurate and precise measurements. The instrument also incorporates intuitive keys and a high-contrast graphic display.

Instrument Shoe

Target Window

Enter Key

Graphic Display

I/O Port

Power Input

Escape Ke

Main Menu Ke

Tab Key

Battery Switch

Read Switch

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Features

Automatic Shut-Off

To increase battery life, the instrument automatically turns itself off if it is not used within a user-defined time—between 10 and 120 seconds. See Setting

Instrument Configuration, Section Four for more information. The instrument turns back on whenever a

key is pressed, measurement taken, or when the adapter is plugged in.

Patch Smarts Recognition

Several functions within the instrument incorporate a feature that automatically recognizes patch types. This "patch smarts" feature attempts to characterize a paper, solid, tint, or overprint patch. After a measurement, the highlight cursor in the measurement list automatically moves to the predicted measurement item, regardless of its previous placement. This feature can be disabled in the instrument configuration menu.

Drag-n-Drop Override

Several functions incorporate a "drag-n-drop" feature, allowing you to reassign measured data to a different measurement item. To do this, simply move the highlight cursor with the tab keys to the appropriate measurement item while holding the instrument down to the shoe. For example, if a tint measurement is taken and the data appears as a solid, you could override the result by keeping the instrument down and tabbing the highlight cursor to the tint measurement item.

Hi-Fi Color Capability

The instrument does more than just measure the density of special colors—such as HiFi Color™. Instead, it

captures their unique spectral identities and transforms them into useful color information.

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Unpacking and Inspection

After removing the instrument from the shipping carton, inspect it for damage. If any damage has occurred during shipping, immediately contact the transportation company. Do not proceed with installation until the carrier’s agent has inspected the damage.

Your instrument was packaged in a specially designed carton to assure against damage. If shipment is necessary, the instrument should be packaged in the original carton. If the original carton is not available, contact X-Rite to have a replacement carton shipped to you.

Shoe Lock Operation

To take measurements with the instrument, you must unlock the shoe. When the instrument is not in use, the shoe should be re-locked to protect the instrument optics. A rotating latch on the bottom of the instrument locks the shoe closed.

• To unlock, hold shoe against the instrument and rotate latch. Align latch so that it fits through the cutout in the shoe. Carefully release the shoe to open.

• To lock, hold shoe against the instrument and rotate latch to catch the detents in the shoe.

Lock Position

Latch

Detent

Unlock Position

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Applying Power

The Battery switch—located on the bottom of the instrument—turns the instrument off and on during battery operation. When the AC adapter is attached, the instrument remains on and the battery switch has no affect.

As an added feature to conserve battery life, the instrument automatically powers down when it is not in use. You can define the amount of time it takes to initiate a power-down within the instrument configuration options, see Section Four. Taking a measurement or pressing a key turns the instrument back on during a power-down.

Battery Switch

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Charging the Battery Pack

Four, AA nickel-metal hydride batteries fastened in a removable battery pack power the instrument. The battery pack must remain in the instrument at all times for proper operation.

Before initial “remote” use of the instrument, charge the battery pack for approximately three hours. However, if immediate use is required, the instrument can be operated “tethered” to the AC adapter after a short period of battery charging.

NOTE: Only use the AC Adapter supplied or the optional battery charger (X-Rite P/N 500CHG) to charge the battery pack. A "Low Battery" message appears on the display when the battery falls below approximately 25% of full charge. Measurements are still possible, but the battery should be charged soon. A "Charge Battery" message appears when not enough battery power remains to take a measurement. The battery must be charged immediately.

To attach the AC adapter:

1. Verify that the voltage indicated on the adapter complies with the AC line voltage in your area. If not, contact X-Rite or an authorized representative.

2. Insert the small plug from the adapter into the power- input connector on the instrument. (If you are using Serial Cable SE108-92, you can plug the small plug into the power connector at the end of the cable.)

3. Plug the detachable line cord into the adapter.

4. Plug the line cord into an AC wall receptacle.

Power Input

Small Plug

dapte

Detachable Line Cord

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Instrument I/O Serial Interface

Your instrument can be connected to a computer or printer using an interface cable and adapter. X-Rite carries a variety of adapters to meet your requirements.

To install the interface cabling:

1. Insert the modular end of the interface cable into the I/O port located on the back of the instrument. The cable connector “clicks” when properly attached.

2. If required, attach an additional adapter to the cable.

Serial I/O Port

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Attaching the Optional Security Cable

An optional security cable is available from X-Rite for attaching the instrument to a fixed location.

To install the security cable:

1. Lock shoe in closed position next to instrument.

2. Decide which side of the instrument you want the

cable to protrude from, and remove the appropriate shoulder bolt from the shoe with the hex wrench.

NOTE: A metal wave washer and plastic washer exists in the opening once the shoulder bolt is removed. If washers are removed, make sure to install them in the correct order, plastic washer first followed by the metal wave washer.

3. Insert the new shoulder bolt with the cable attached into the shoe and secure it with an open end or adjustable wrench.

4. The Looped end of the cable can be secured by either a padlock or bolted to a stationary object.

Security Cable

Shoulder Bolt

Metal Wave Washer

Plastic Washer

Shoulder Bolt Opening

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2. User Interface

What to Expect 2-1 Navigation–Basic Key Operation 2-1 Function Screen 2-3 Using the Instrument 2-5

What to Expect

When the instrument is first powered-up, the main (top level) screen appears. The main screen consists of two areas, Main Menu and Instrument/Option Data. The left side of the screen lists all functions available on your instrument. The right side of the screen lists instrument information when the Main Menu title is highlighted and specific option information when a function is highlighted.

(The 528 instrument screens are shown below.)

Navigation—Basic Key Operation

Perform menu and option navigation with the five “keys” arranged around the display screen. Each key has a unique symbol for performing a specific operation.

– MAIN MENU–

Density Color Match EFS Dot

X- Rite 528 ––––––– XXXX ******

– MAIN MENU–

Density

Color Match EFS Dot

All Absolute Stat T

– MAIN MENU–

Density

Color Match EFS Dot

All Absolute Stat T

Highlighted Bar

Tab Up Key

Tab Down Ke

Main Menu Ke

Escape Key

Enter Key

Instrument Information

Option Information

}

{ +

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Tab Down key

Advances the highlighted bar (reverse image) to the next available “tab stop.” A “tab stop” indicates an item that can be acted on further, such as a measurement or a setting option. Tab stops generally follow a left-to-right or top-to-bottom sequence. When the last tab stop is reached, the next key press returns to the first tab stop in that menu's list.

Tab Up key

Performs the same function as the Tab Down key except in reverse order. Tab stops follow a right-to-left or bottom-to-top sequence.

Enter key

Activates the highlighted item. If the function is a menu, such as Options, then the Option menu items appear. If the item is a value, such as cal alert time, then the value will increment to the next choice. When entering an active function from the main menu, the active function is displayed with the highlight on the first required operation in the measurement list (typically paper or sample).

Escape key

Backs-up the instrument screen one menu level. For example, if an option or value is being modified at the time the key is pressed, the edits are aborted and the previous screen or menu appears.

Main Menu key

Returns the instrument screen to the main menu with

Main Menu highlighted. This is a quick exit out of any

function. If any option or value is being modified at the time the key is pressed, the edits are aborted and the previous setting reinstated.

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Function Screen

The instrument function screen consists of six main areas: Active Function, Options Menu, Measurement List, Measurement Data, User Dialog, and Current Status or Illum/Obs. Below is a brief description for each area of the function screen. For a more detailed description, refer to individual function explanations in Section Five.

Active Function

The Active Function area displays the current measurement mode. Pressing the Enter key when the mode is highlighted toggles through additional modes (for example, Density and Density –Ref#).

Options Menu

Most active functions contain an Option Menu, which has one or more changeable settings. Pressing the Enter key when the menu is highlighted opens a list of available options (for example, Color and Mode).

Measurement List

This portion of the screen displays the measurement items available for the active function. When the highlight is located on an item outside the measurement list, an arrow (>) appears to the left of the active measurement item. The corresponding data is represented in the measurement data portion of the screen. In the example above, the displayed data represents paper values.

DEN—REF01 Options

> Paper Sample Reference

V 0.06

C 0.06 M 0.06 Y 0.05

< Select Mode>

Active Function

Measurement List

Options Menu

Current Status or Illum/Obs

Measurement Data

User Dialog

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Measurement Data

The Measurement Data portion of the screen instantaneously displays measurement data for the active function. Measurement data that is out-of-range or unable to display in the space provided appears as "

XXX."

User Dialog

The User Dialog portion (bottom line, not including the status or illum/obs) indicates the current mode or condition of the instrument. For example, a highlighted step in the measurement list would indicate that a measurement is required. Any error condition encountered during a measurement is also displayed in this area. Two types of error conditions exist, operator errors and instrument errors. Refer to Section Seven for additional information on errors.

Current Status or Illum/Obs

This portion of the screen indicates the current status or illuminant observer selected. For the colorimetric functions, pressing the Enter key toggles through the available illuminants. Instrument status is changed through configuration. Refer to Section Four for

procedure.

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Using the Instrument

There are four basic techniques used to navigate through the instrument screens, select functions and settings, and determine values.

Opening a Menu or Function

Opening a menu or a function gives you access to additional items related to the menu or specific information for a function. Below are examples of a typical menu and function screens.

To open a menu or function:

1. Use the Tab Up key $ or Tab Down key @ to highlight the desired menu or function.

2. Press the Enter # key.

Opening an Editor

Opening an editor allows you to select items and/or edit values for a selection or function. Below is an example of an editor.

To open an editor:

1. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight the desired selection or function.

2. Press the Enter # key to access the editor.

CONFIGURATION

Language :English

Active Functions... Density Opt :T Color Option:CIE Cal Options :24 hrs

↓

DEN-REF01

Options

> Paper Sample Reference

V 0.06 C 0.06 M 0.06 Y 0.05

< Select Mode>

Function

CONFIGURATION

Language :English

Active Functions... Density Opt :T Color Option:CIE Cal Options :24 hrs

Language

English

Deutsch Français

↓

Editor

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Selecting from a List

Many settings and functions allow you to select specific items from a list. Lists can be found in every type of screen: menus, editor, function screens, etc.

To select an item from a list:

1. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight the desired item in

the list.

2. Press the Enter key # to save your selection (and

return to the previous screen).

Editing a Value

Many settings and functions allow you to edit specific values. Values are typically edited in editor screens.

To edit a value:

1. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlighted the desi red value.

2. Press the Enter key # to access the menu.

3. Use the Tab keys $@ to choose the desired digit

(arrows above and below designated selection). Press the Enter key # to access the editor.

4. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight the desired number

and press the Enter key # to exit the editor.

5. When editing is completed, use the Tab keys $@ to

highlight Save & Exit and press Enter key #.

Important Measurement Techniques

In order for the instrument to obtain accurate and repeatable measurements, the bottom of the shoe must be flat with the surface to be measured. When measuring curved items where a flat surface is not available, a fixture should be used. A fixture allows accurate positioning of the sample tangent to the measurement plane. If the item to be measured is smaller than the shoe, you may want to make a platform—at same height as the item—for the rest of the instrument to sit on.

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3. Instrument Calibration

General Information 3-1 White Calibration 3-1 Full Calibration 3-3

General Information

Under normal circumstances, the instrument should be calibrated at least once a day. Calibrating the instrument every day ensures the best measurement accuracy and stability. However, you can customize the amount of time you would like to elapse between calibrations. Varied time intervals can be set allowing the instrument to notify you when a calibration is required. Refer to

Setting Calibration Intervals in Section Four, Configuration.

White Calibration

IMPORTANT: Every white calibration reference has a set of reflectance values that are unique. Use the calibration reference only if the reflectance values match those of the instrument you are calibrating. The calibration reference shipped with an instrument is marked with a matching serial number. If a different calibration reference is used, the reflectance values for that reference must be entered in the instrument. Refer to Entering Reflectances in Section Four if the values need to be modified.

The White Calibration function is used to update the white calibration point in the instrument.

• Use the Tab Up $ or Tab Down @ key to highlight

Calibration. Press the Enter key # to access the white

calibration function.

Positioning the Instrument on the White Calibration Reference

NOTE: Make sure the calibration reference is clean before use. Refer

to the calibration cleaning procedure in Section Seven.

1. Place the instrument onto the calibration reference.

Refer to next page for example. The instrument fits

– MAIN MENU–

↑

Hue/Graynes Paper Indic Compare

Calibration

Configurati

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snugly with the target window opening centered over the white ceramic disk.

2. Lower the instrument to the shoe; hold steady until

the user dialog indicates the calibration is completed.

NOTE: If an Optics Change? message appears during the white calibration, select the No option and re-measure calibration reference. If the instrument optics was changed, a full calibration must be performed. Refer to the Full Calibration procedure that follows.

3. Store the calibration reference in a dry, dust free area,

away from direct exposure to light.

CALIBRATION

White

Measure white

patch on

calibration

reference

< Measure White>

Calibration Reference

White Patch

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Full Calibration

The Full Calibration function is used to update the white and black calibration points in the instrument.

To update calibration:

1. Repeatedly press the Tab Down key @ to highlight the

Configuration option.

2. Press the Enter # key. The

CONFIGURATION menu opens.

3. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight Cal Options.

4. Press the Enter # key to open the

Calibration

Options

menu.

5. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight Full

Calibration.

Calibration Options

Full Calibration

Enter Reflectances Cal Alert: 24 hrs

– MAIN MENU–

↑ Hue/Graynes Paper Indic Compare Calibration

Configuration

English 9600 bd On bpr X.XX V

CONFIGURATION

Language :English

Active Functions... Density Opt :T Color Option:CIE Cal Options :24 hrs

↓

Option Settings

Options

CONFIGURATION Language :English

Active Functions... Density Opt :T Color Option:CIE

Cal Options :24 hrs

↓

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6. Press the Enter key # to open the

Full Calibration

screen. <

Measure White> patch appears in the User

dialog.

7. Position the instrument on the reference white patch (as

explained earlier) and measure patch. Release the instrument after <

Completed> appears in the User

dialog.

8. After the instrument is released,

Measure White

Again

appears in the User dialog. Measure white patch

one more time. Release instrument when <

Completed>

appears.

9. Make sure Black is highlighted and position instrument

on a black trap or measure open port.

10. To measure open port (no trap), unlatch the shoe and

point the instrument towards a dark area that is shielded from light (such as under a table or desk). Press the read switch (located in front of the optics) with your finger. Make sure your finger does not cross the light path dur ing the measurement. To measure with a black trap, position the instrument on the trap and lower the instrument to the shoe and hold steady.

The instrument will go through a series of four measurements.

11. When <

Completed> appears in the User dialog,

release the read switch or instrument. Press the Main Menu key % to return to the main menu.

Full Calibration White

Black

Measure black

trap or

open port

< Measure Black>

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Setting Instrument Configuration

General Information 4-1 Language 4-2 Active Functions 4-2 Color Options (520, 5 28 , 53 0 only) 4-3 Density Options 4-7 Calibration Options 4-10 Serial Port 4-12 Power Down 4-16 Speed Read 4-17 Display 4-20 Beeper 4-20 Patch Smarts 4-20 User Configuration 4-21 Load Factory Defaults 4-22

General Information

The Configuration menu consists of a series of settings that allow you to set up your instrument to fit your needs.

NOTE: Configuration options availability depends on the instrument model. Options shown are based on the 528 and 530 instruments.

To open the Configuration menu:

1. Repeatedly press the Tab Down key @ to highlight the

Configuration option.

2. Press the Enter # key. The

CONFIGURATION menu opens.

NOTE: Several configuration option settings are displayed to the right of the option.

– MAIN MENU–

↑ Hue/Graynes Paper Indic Compare Calibration

Configuration

English 9600 bd On bpr X.XX V

CONFIGURATION

Language :English

Active Functions... Density Opt :T Color Option:CIE Cal Options :24 hrs

↓

Option Settings

Options

Battery Voltage

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Language

The Language configuration allows you to select the language you want to display on your instrument.

To select a language:

1. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight Language.

2. Press the Enter # key to access the

Language editor.

3. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight the desired language.

4. Press the Enter key # to save the selected language. The

instrument restarts with the selected language active.

NOTE: If the AC adapter is not plugged into the instrument, press any key to reactivate the instrument after language selection.

Active Functions

The Active Functions configuration allows you to select the functions that are available in the main menu.

To enable or disable functions:

1. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight Active

Functions....

2. Press the Enter # key to access the

Act.

Functions

editor.

3. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight the desired function.

4. Press the Enter key # to toggle the function active or

inactive. The > indicates the function is enabled.

CONFIGURATION

Language :English

Active Functions... Density Opt :T Color Option:CIE Cal Options :24 hrs

↓

CONFIGURATION Language :English

Active Functions...

Density Opt :T Color Option:CIE Cal Options :24 hrs

↓

English, Deutsch, Español, and so on.

Density, Dot, and so on

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5. After edits are complete, press the Escape key ! to

save and exit.

Color Option (520, 528, 530 only)

The Color Option configuration allows you to determine the following settings:

• Lab Method – Choose to calculate L*a*b* values using

the CIE method or the Hunter method.

• LCh Method – Choose to calculate L*C*h° values using

either the L*C*h°(ab) method or the L*C*h°(uv) method.

• CMC Tolerancing – Set a series of constants to be used

in the calculation of ΔE

CMC

• CIE94 Tolerancing – Set a series of constants to be used

in the calculation of ΔE

CIE94

• Precision – Determine whether you want to use high or

normal precision when displaying color values.

To open the Color Option menu:

1. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight Color Option.

2. Press the Enter # key to access the

Color Options

menu.

L*a*b* Method

To select an L*a*b* method:

1. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight Lab Method.

2. Press the Enter key # to open the

Lab Methods

editor.

Color Options

Lab Method :CIE

LCh Method :LCh( ab) CMC Tolerancing... CIE94 Tolerancing... Precision :High <Edit Options>

CONFIGURATION Language :English Active Functions... Density Opt :T

Color Option:CIE

Cal Options :24 hrs ↓

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3. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight the desi red method,

CIE or Hunter.

4. Press the Enter key # to save your settings and return

to the Color Options menu.

L*C*h° Method (528, 530 only)

To select an L*C*h° method:

1. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight LCh Method.

2. Press the Enter key # to open the

LCh Methods

editor.

3. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight the desi red method,

LCh(ab) or LCh(uv).

4. Press the Enter key # to save your setting and return

to the Color Options menu.

CMC Tolerancing (528, 530 only)

To set CMC tolerancing constant values:

1. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight CMC

Tolerancing....

2. Press the Enter key # to open the

CMC

Tolerancing

menu.

Color Options Lab Method :CIE

LCh Method :LCh( ab)

CMC Tolerancing... CIE94 Tolerancing... Precision :High

Color Options Lab Method :CIE LCh Method :LCh( ab)

CMC Tolerancing...

CIE94 Tolerancing... Precision :High

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3. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight the attribute you

want to edit.

4. Press the Enter key # to access the

Lightness or

Chromaticity menu.

5. Use the Tab keys $@ to choose the desired digit

(arrows above and below designated selection). Press the Enter key # to access the editor.

NOTE: Highlighting Clear and pressing the Enter key # is a quick method to zero the value.

6. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight the desired number

and press the Enter key # to exit the editor.

7. When editing is completed, use the Tab keys $@ to

highlight Save & Exit and press Enter key #.

CIE94 Tolerancing (528, 530 only)

To set CIE94 tolerancing constant values:

1. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight CIE94 Tolerancing.

2. Press the Enter key # to open the

CIE94 Tolerancing

menu.

3. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight the attribute you want to

edit.

CMC Tolerancing

Lightness :2.00

Chromaticity:1.00

Color Options Lab Method :CIE LCh Method :LCh( ab) CMC Tolerancing...

CIE94 Tolerancing...

Precision :High <Edit Options>

CIE94 Tolerancing

Lightness :2.00

Chromaticity:1.00

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4. Press the Enter key # to access the

Lightness or

Chromaticity reference menu.

5. Use the Tab keys $@ to choose the desired digit (arrows

above and below designated selection). Press the Enter key # to access the editor.

NOTE: Highlighting Clear and pressing the Enter key # is a quick method to zero the value.

6. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight the desired number and

press the Enter key # to exit the editor.

7. When editing is completed, use the Tab keys $@ to

highlight Save & Exit and press Enter key #.

Precision

Two display formats are available; high precisi on (the default) and normal precision. Normal precision simply removes one decimal place of resolution from the displayed data values. This also affects the precision of the data transmitted out the RS-232 port for Auto Xmit.

For example, L*a*b* data formatting for normal precision and high precision is shown below.

Normal Precision

Format

High Precision

Format

L*a*b*

XXX.X XXX.XX

To select a precision format:

1. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight Precision.

2. Press the Enter key # to access the

Precision

editor.

3. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight the desired precision

format,

Normal or High.

4. Press the Enter key # to save your settings and return

to the Color Options menu.

Color Options Lab Method :CIE LCh Method :LCh( ab) CMC Tolerancing...

CIE94 Tolerancing...

Precision :High

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Density Options

The Density Options configuration allows you to determine the following settings:

• Status – Select the status used for density functions.

• Precision – Determine whether you want to use high or

normal precision when displaying density values.

• Gray Set - Allows you to expand the region that the

instrument considers to be neutral in shade.

To open the Density Options menu:

1. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight Density Opt.

2. Press the Enter # key to access the

Density

Options

menu.

Status

Status is dependent upon the filters applied to the density data obtained from a measurement. Below lists the status selections.

NOTES: Status “T” is set as the default when “US” is selected as the User Configuration option. Status “E” is set as the default when “Euro” is selected as the User Configuration option. Refer to the end of this section for additional details.

• Status T⎯ANSI Status T Computerized Color

Response is a wideband response most typically used in the North American graphic arts industry. This status is used to calibrate the instrument to the T-Ref™ color reference.

• Status G⎯X-Rite Graphic Arts Response is a

wideband response that is similar to Status T, except that it is more sensitive to denser yellow inks.

CONFIGURATION Language :English

Active Functions...

Density Opt :T

Color Option:CIE Cal Options :24 hrs

↓

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• Status E⎯European status utilizes the Wratten 47B

filter—for higher readings in yellow⎯instead of the Wratten 47 filter typically used in North America.

• Status A⎯ANSI Status A Response is used in the

photofinishing applicati o ns.

• Ax, Tx, and Ex responses closely match the X-Rite

400 series responses.

• Status I ⎯Spectrodensitometric Response is computer

corrected and designed for use with process inks on paper. Measurements other than process inks may produce measurement data with slight discrepancies.

• HIFI—HiFi Color™ represents a response from

Status E filters with additional band-width filters for HiFi Color™ (red, green, blue, and orange) .

To select a density status:

1. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight Status.

2. Press the Enter key # to access the

Status editor.

3. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight the desired status.

4. Press the Enter key # to save your setting and return

to the Density Options menu.

Precision

Two display formats are available; normal precision (the default) and high precision. High precision simply adds another decimal place of resolution to the displayed data values. This also affects the precision of the data transmitted out the RS-232 port for Auto Xmit.

Density Options

Status :T

Precision:Normal Gray Set :Standard

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For example, Density data formatting for normal precision and high precision is shown below.

Normal Precision

Format

High Precision

Format

Density

X.XX D X.XXX D

To select a data precision format:

1. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight Precision.

2. Press the Enter key # to access the

Precision

editor.

3. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight the desired precision

format,

Normal or High.

4. Press the Enter key # to save your setting and return

to the Density Options menu.

Gray Set

On neutral substrates densitometers read essentially the same value in all three channels – Yellow, Magenta, and Cyan. This near balance is common of most papers. On tinted or stained substrates however, there can be considerable bias towards any one of the instrument’s primary channels. It is possible then that the instrument will fail to compensate for substrate showthrough with certain ink sets. The “Gray Set” option allows you to EXPAND the region that the instrument considers to be neutral in shade. For example: this can be especially helpful on newsprint in the printing of “yellow” pages. Below lists the available settings:

• 10 Scale - When the shading of the color measured is at

10% or less, the instrument defaults to the visual filter when in auto color mode.

• 20 Scale - When the shading of the color measured is at

20% or less, the instrument defaults to the visual filter when in auto color mode.

Density Options

Status :T

Precision:Normal

Gray Set :Standard

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• Standard - Normal measurement functionally occurs in

auto color mode. This is the instrument’s factory setting.

To select a gray set scale:

1. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight Gray Set.

2. Press the Enter key # to access the

Gray Set editor.

3. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight the desired setting,

10 Scale, 20 Scale, or Standard.

4. Press the Enter key # to save your setting and return

to the Density Options menu.

Calibration Options

The Calibration configuration allows you to determine the following settings:

• Full Calibration – Updates the white and black

calibration points in your instrument. Refer to Section Three for the procedure.

• Enter Reflectances – Manually enter reflectance values

for white calibration.

• Cal Alert – Enable a calibration alert and set how often

the instrument will alert you to perform a calibration.

To open the Calibration Options menu:

1. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight Cal Options.

CONFIGURATION Language :English

Active Functions... Density Opt :T Color Option:CIE

Cal Options :24 hrs

↓

Density Options

Status :T Precision:Normal

Gray Set :Standard

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2. Press the Enter # key open the

Calibration

Options

menu.

Enter Reflectances

The Enter Reflectances function is used to manually edit the white calibration reflectance values.

To manually edit the white reflectance values:

1. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight Enter

Reflectances.

2. Press the Enter key # to open the

Enter

Reflectances

screen.

3. Use the Tab keys $@ to scroll through reflectance values.

After desired value is highlighted, press the Enter key # to access the

Reference menu.

4. Use the Tab keys $@ to choose the desired digit

(arrows above and below designated selection). Press the Enter key # to access the editor.

NOTE: Highlighting Clear and pressing the Enter key # is a quick method to zero the value.

5. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight the desired number

and press the Enter key # to exit the editor.

6. When editing is completed, use the Tab keys $@ to

highlight Save & Exit and press Enter key #.

Enter Reflectances White

390nm:70.02

400nm:77.52 410nm:83.06 420nm:86.43 ^

< Select Values #>

Calibration Options

Full Calibration

Enter Reflectances

Cal Alert: 24 hrs

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Cal Alert

To set the calibration alert settings:

1. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight Cal Alert.

2. Press the Enter key # to access the

Cal Alert menu.

3. To enable or disable the calibration alert, use the Tab

keys $@ to highlight the either

On or Off mode. Press

the Enter key # to change modes.

4. To set how often (in hours) the instrument will alert you

to perform a calibration, use the Tab keys $@ to choose the desired digit (arrows above and below designated selection). Press the Enter key # to access the editor.

NOTE: Highlighting Clear and pressing the Enter key # is a quick method to zero the value.

5. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight the desired number

and press the Enter key # to exit the editor.

6. When editing is completed, use the Tab keys $@ to

highlight Save & Exit and press Enter key #.

Serial Port Options

The Serial Port configuration allows you to determine the following settings:

• Baud Rate – Choose the correct baud rate.

• Hand Shake – Set the method of handshaking between

the instrument and your computer.

• Auto XMT – Enabled with Status <00>, enabled without

Status, enabled without Status or attribute designation (Spreadsheet), or disable automatic transmission of measured data.

• Separator – Determines the character that separates the

data components of a measurement.

Calibration Options

Full Calibration Enter Reflectances

Cal Alert: 24 hrs

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• Delimiter – Determines the character that terminates the

string of measured data.

• Protocol – Select the desired protocol.

• Emulation – Determines the output characteristics of the

instrument. Selecting 400 Series emulates the density output format of the X-Rite 400 series instruments. Selecting Normal outputs the normal format of the instrument.

To open the Serial Port menu:

1. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight Serial Port.

2. Press the Enter # key to access the

Serial Port menu.

Baud Rate

To set the baud rate:

1. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight Baud Rate.

2. Press the Enter key # to access the editor.

3. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight the desired baud rate

setting.

4. Press Enter key # to save the setting and return to

the Serial Port menu.

Hand Shake

There are four h and shake methods:

• Off – No hand shaking used.

• XON – XON software hand shaking used.

CONFIGURATION

↑

Serial Port :9600

Power Down :120 sec Speed Read :0 sec Display :Loud

↓

Serial Port

Baud Rate :9600

Hand Shake :Off Auto XMT :Off Separator :Comma

↓ <Edit Options>

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• CTS – CTS/RTS hardware hand shaking used. Thi s

method ensures the instrument is working before sending a hand shake.

• BUSY – BUSY hand shaking used. To set the hand shake method:

1. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight Hand Shake.

2. Press the Enter key # to access the editor.

3. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight the desired hand

shake method.

4. Press Enter key # to save the setting and return to

the Serial Port menu.

Auto Xmit

To enable or disable automatic transmission:

1. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight Auto XMT.

2. Press the Enter key # to access the editor.

3. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight the desi re d mode,

On-with Status, On-No Status, Spreadsheet,

or Off.

4. Press Enter key # to save the setting and return to

the Serial Port menu.

Serial Port Baud Rate :9600

Hand Shake :Off

Auto XMT :Off Separator :Comma

↓ <Edit Options>

Serial Port Baud Rate :9600 Hand Shake :Off

Auto XMT :Off

Separator :Comma ↓

Off, XON, CTS, BUSY

On-with Status On-no Status Spreadsheet Off

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Separator

To determine the separator character:

1. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight Separator.

2. Press the Enter key # to access the editor.

3. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight the desired separator.

4. Press Enter key # to save the setting and return to

the Serial Port menu.

Delimiter

To determine the delimiter character:

1. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight Delimiter.

2. Press the Enter key # to access the editor.

3. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight the desired delimiter.

4. Press Enter key # to save the setting and return to

the Serial Port menu.

Protocol

To set the protocol:

1. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight Protocol.

Serial Port Baud Rate :9600 Hand Shake :Off Auto XMT :Off

Separator :Comma

↓ <Edit Options>

Serial Port ↑

Auto XMT :Off Separator :Comma

Delimiter :CRLF

↓ <Edit Options>

Serial Port ↑

Separator :Comma Delimiter :CRLF

Protocol :RCI

Emulation :Normal

Space, Comma, Tab, CR (carriage return), CRLF (carriage return, line feed), LF

CR (carriage return), CRLF (carriage return, line feed

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2. Press the Enter key # to access the editor.

3. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight the desired protocol,

RCI or ICP.

4. Press Enter key # to save the setting and return to

the Serial Port menu.

Emulation

To enable emulation:

1. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight Emulation.

2. Press the Enter key # to access the editor.

3. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight the desired

emulation mode,

Normal or 400 Series.

4. Press Enter key # to save the setting and return to

the Serial Port menu.

Power Down Option

The Power Down configuration allows you to adjust the amount of time the unit remains on without any use before turning itself off. This configuration only affects the instrument when the charger is not connected. This value can range from 10 to 120 seconds.

To set the power down time:

1. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight Power Down.

2. Press the Enter # key to access the

Power Down

menu.

CONFIGURATION

↑

Serial Port :9600

Power Down :120 sec

Speed Read :0 sec Display :Right

↓

Serial Port ↑

Separator :Comma Delimiter :CRLF Protocol :RCI

Emulation :Normal

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3. To set the power down time (in seconds), use the Tab

keys $@ to choose the desired digit (arrows above and below designated selection). Press the Enter key # to access the editor.

NOTE: Highlighting Clear and pressing the Enter key # is a quick method to zero the value.

4. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight the desired number

and press the Enter key # to exit the editor.

5. When editing is completed, use the Tab keys $@ to

highlight Save & Exit and press Enter key #.

Speed Read Option

The Speed Read configuration allows you to set the time duration the reading motor remains on after a measurement. The time setting can range from 0 to 9 seconds (three being the default value). This feature is useful when quick measurement of consecutive patches is desired.

To set the dwell time:

1. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight Speed Read.

2. Press the Enter # key to access the

Dwell Time menu.

3. To set the time (in seconds), make sure the digit is

highlighted (arrows above and bel o w desi g n a t ed selection) and press the Enter key # to access the editor.

NOTE: Highlighting Clear and pressing the Enter key # is a quick method to zero the value.

4. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight the desired number

and press the Enter key # to exit the editor.

5. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight Save & Exit and

press Enter key #.

CONFIGURATION

↑

Serial Port :9600 Power Down :120 sec

Speed Read :3 sec

Display :Right

↓

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Display

The Display configuration allows you to determine the following settings:

• Contrast – Set the contrast of the display for optimal

viewing. The setting value can vary from -9 to +9.

• Orientation – Determine whether you want the display

viewable for right-handed or left-handed use.

• Security – Enable or disable the entire Configuration

options menu.

• Unit ID – This unique number identifies the instrument.

This number cannot be changed.

• Battery Status – Lists various voltage conditions and

temperature of the battery. This information would mainly be used by X-Rite’s Technical Support staff for diagnostic purposes.

• Error Log – Used by X-Rite's Technical Support to identify

where an error condition occurred in the instrument.

To open the Display options menu:

1. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight Display.

2. Press the Enter # key to access the

Display menu.

Contrast

To set the display contrast:

1. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight Contrast.

CONFIGURATION

↑

Serial Port :9600 Power Down :120 sec

Speed Read :0 sec

Display :Right

↓

Display

Contrast :0

Orientation:Right Security :Off Unit ID :XXXXXXXX

↓ <Edit Options>

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2. Press the Enter key # to access the

Set Display

Contrast

menu.

3. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight the contrast digit (arrows

above and below designate the selection). Press the Enter key # to access the number editor.

NOTE: Positioning the arrows above and below + or – and pressing the Enter key # toggles between the two symbols.

4. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight desired number and

press the Enter # key to exit editor.

5. Highlight Update Screen and press the Enter key # to

immediately view your setting. Highlight Save & Exit and press the Enter # key to save your setting.

Orientation

To set the instrument orientation:

1. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight Orientation.

2. Press the Enter key # to access the editor.

3. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight the desired

orientation,

Left or Right.

4. Press Enter key # to save the setting and return to

the Display menu.

Security

To enable or disable the entire Configuration menu:

1. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight Security.

Display

Contrast :0

Orientation:Right

Security :Off Unit ID :XXXXXXXX

↓

Display

Contrast :0 Orientation:Right

Security :Off

Unit ID :XXXXXXXX

↓

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2. Press the Enter key # to access the editor.

3. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight the desired setting,

On or Off.

4. Press Enter key # to save the setting and return to

the Display menu.

To gain access to the Configuration menu if Security is on:

1. Remove the AC adapter and turn off the instrument.

2. Press and hold the read switch as you turn the instrument

on. Refer to Instrument Description for switch location.

3. When the main menu appears, release the read switch.

The Configuration item appears in the main menu.

NOTE: You must set the Security to Off if you want the Configuration item to automatically appear the next time you turn the instrument on.

Beeper

The Beeper configuration allows you to turn the instru ment beeper On or Off.

To set the beeper on or off:

1. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight Beeper.

2. Press the Enter # key to access the

Beeper editor.

3. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight the desired beeper volume.

4. Press Enter key # to save the setting and return to

the Configuration menu.

Patch Smarts

The Patch Smarts configuration allows you to set the auto recognition of a patch to On or Off within the Dot, Trap, and Print Contrast functions. When set to On, the instrument attempts to identify the patch measured and selects the

CONFIGURATION

↑

Power Down :120 sec Speed Read :0 sec Display :Left

Beeper :On

↓

On, Off

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appropriate type (paper, solid, etc). When set to Off, the instrument simply sequences through the measurement steps with no attempt at identifying the measurement type.

To set the patch smart status:

1. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight Patch Smarts

2. Press the Enter # key to access the

Patch Smarts

editor.

3. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight the desired setting,

On or Off.

4. Press Enter key # to save the setting and return to

the Configuration menu.

User Configuration

The User Configuration allows you to quickly configure dot and density options with minimal set up time.

• US – When this option is selected the following

density and dot options are set: Status T, Density Absolute, Dot Ref 1 = 25%, Dot Ref 2 = 50%, Dot Ref 3 = 75%, and News Off.

• Euro – When this option is selected, the following

density and dot options are set: Status E, Density Paper, Dot Ref 1 = 40%, Dot Ref 2 = Off, Dot Ref 3 = 80%, and News Off.

• News Balance – When the instrument is set to this mode,

the CMY components of the 3 color overprint patch measurement is displayed. The dominant density value is displayed on top. The difference between the dominant density and the second most dominant density is displayed next, and the difference between the dominant density component and the least dominant density component is displayed last. T he differences are displayed

CONFIGURATION

↑

Speed Read :0 sec Display :Left Beeper :On

Patch Smarts :On

User Config :US

On, Off

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as negative value to show the offset from the dominant density. Auto Color must be selected as the density option to view these components.

• News 3-Color – When the instrument is set to this mode,

the CMY components of the overprint patch measurement is displayed. The actual value of each density measurement component is displayed. Auto Color must be selected as the density option to view these components.

To set the user configuration:

1. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight User Config.

2. Press the Enter # key to access the

User Config editor.

3. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight the desired setting,

US, Euro, NewsBalance, or News3—Coor.

4. Press Enter key # to save the setting and return to

the Configuration menu.

Load Factory Defaults

The 500 series instrument can have its factory defaults reloaded whenever required. All configuration settings and function options are reset to their original state. Restoring the

defaults also clears any reference data stored in the instrument.

To initiate a factory default reload:

1. Simultaneously press the Tab Up key $, Tab Down

key @, and Main Menu key

%. Boot moment arily

appears followed by

Load Defaults.

CONFIGURATION

↑

Speed Read :0 sec Display :Left Beeper :On Patch Smarts :On

User Config :US

US, Euro, NewsBalance, News3-Color

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2. Use the Tab Down key @ to highlight

Yes. Selecting

No returns the instrument to normal operation without

restoring defaults.

3. Press the Enter # key to initiate reset. The instrument

restarts with the factory defaults loaded.

– MAIN MENU–

Density Color EFS Dot Trap

X- Rite 528 ––––––– XXXX 000020

Load Defaults

Yes

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SPECTRODENSITOMETER

5-1

4. Instrument Functions

General Information 5-1 Density 5-2 Color 5-9 Match 5-17 Dot 5-23 Trap 5-31 Print Contrast 5-37 Hue/Grayness 5-42 Paper Indices 5-46 Compare 5-51 Electronic Function Selection 5-56

General Information

The 528 and 530 instruments contain all available densitometric and colorimetric functionality. Your instrument may not contain all of the functions described in this section. Refer to the chart below for specific instrument functions.

Functions 504 508 518 520 528 530

Density X X X X X X Color XXX* Match X X* Dot X X X X X Trap XXX Print Contrast XXX Hue/Grayness X X X Paper Indices X X Compare X X X EFS X X X

* Includes reflectance data and reflectance graph feature.

To activate a function:

1. Repeatedly press the Tab Up key $ or Tab Down key

@ to move to the desired function.

2. Press the Enter # key to select the highlighted function.

– MAIN MENU–

Density

Color Match EFS Dot

All Absolute Stat T

Select function

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Density Function

The instrument can report density and density difference with or without paper subtracted. You should select the Density Display Mode and set the Options before measuring.

Density Measurement Mode

Your instrument can evaluate density data two different ways: as straight density (absolute) measurement data, or as density difference (minus reference) measurement data. Pressing the Enter key # with the density mode highlighted alternates between Density and Density Minus Reference (Den-Ref#).

Setting Options

Pressing the Enter key # with the Options menu item highlighted opens the Density Options menu. The displayed colors, measurement mode, and reference method are selected under the Options menu item.

Color The Color Option allows you to select which component(s) of the density measurement is (are) displayed. By selecting Auto, the instrument displays the dominant density component of the measurement. By selecting, All, each component of the density measurement is displayed with the dominate filter designated by an arrow (>). Individual color options display the corresponding component. For example, when Visual is selected, only the visual component of the de nsi t y

DEN-REF01

Options

> Paper Sample Reference

V 0.06 C 0.06 M 0.06

< Select Mode>

DENSITY

Density Options

Color : Auto

Mode : Absolute Reference: Auto

< Edit Option>

uto, All, Visual, Cyan, Magenta,

Yellow, Red, Green, Blue, Orange

bsolute or - Paper

uto, 1 though 16

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measurement is displayed. The Red, Green, Blue, and Orange components only appear when HiFi status is selected.

Mode

The Mode allows you to select between Absolute and –Paper. When you select density minus paper as the mode, you must provide paper data before taking a sample measurement.

NOTE: Minus paper is set when “Euro” is selected as the User Configuration.

Reference

The Reference option is used to set the reference method the instrument uses during density difference measurements. Setting the reference location to "Auto" allows the instrument to automatically select the closest reference from the available locations (1 through 16). Setting the reference from "1" to "16" forces the instrument to always use that reference for all density difference measurements.

To set options:

1. With the Density Options menu displayed, press the Tab

Up key $ or Tab Down key @ to highlight the

Color,

Mode, or Reference option.

2. Press the Enter key # to access editor.

3. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight the desired setting.

4. Press the Enter key # to select the highlighted setting.

5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 for additional options.

6. After edits are complete, press the Escape key ! to

return to the Density function.

NOTE: The option selected will revert back to its original settings if the Enter key # is not used to exit the editor.

Measuring Paper

When you select density minus paper as the measurement mode, you must provide a reading of the paper before taking measurements. The instrument takes the density value of the paper and automatically subtracts it from subsequent density measurements. The paper measurement values are applied to all functions that support minus paper.

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To measure paper:

1. If not selected, press the Tab Up key $ or Tab Down

key @ to highlight Paper. <Measure Paper> appears in the user dialog. The paper values displayed are the current values set in the instrument.

2. Center the instrument target window over a sample of the

paper, and lower the instrument to take a reading. Hold instrument down until <

Completed> is displayed.

3. The paper values are updated and the display

highlight advances to Sample.

NOTE: If HiFi status is used, press the Enter key # when Paper is highlighted to view the YRGBO values.

Measuring/Editing a Density Reference

The reference function is used to enter density reference data into the instrument using a sequence or match method. Up to 16 references can be stored and accessed in the instrument. Density reference values are then compared to density measurements and the difference displayed. The instrument maintains separate density data for each reference.

To measure a reference:

1. If not selected, press the Tab Up key $ or Tab Down

key @ to highlight Reference. Press the Enter key # to access the reference menu.

DEN-REF01

Options

Paper

Sample Reference

V 0.06 C 0.06 M 0.06

< Measure Paper>

Reference Seq

Ref 01

Ref 02 Ref 03 Ref 04 ^

V 1.36 C 1.23 M 1.50 Y 1.65

< Measure Ref>

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NOTE: Reference will not appear in the measurement list unless

DEN–REF01 is selected as the active density mode. Refer to Density

Measurement Mode earlier in this section.

Reference Seq

Ref 01

Ref 02 Ref 03 Ref 04 ^

V 1.36 C 1.23 M 1.50 Y 1.65

< Measure Ref>

2. Press the Tab Up key $ to highlight the reference

measurement method (Seq or Match).

• The Sequence (Seq) method automatically increments the

reference position as you mea sure. For example, when the highlight is on Ref 01, and a measurement is taken, the data is set for reference one and the highlight advances to

Ref 02.

NOTE: When position 16 is reached, you must manually move the highlight using the Tab keys $@ if you want to restart the measurement sequence before exiting.

• The Match method is used to update an existing

reference. The measurement automatically replaces data in the location that has the closest match to the measurement.

3. Press the Enter key # to alternate between Seq and

Match.

4. Center the target window over the first reference (or

replacement reference if a match), and lower the instrument to take a reading.

5. Continue with additional reference measurements. To manually edit reference values:

1. If not selected, press the Tab Up key $ or Tab Down

key @ to highlight Reference. Press the Enter key # to access the reference menu.

NOTE: Reference will not appear in the measurement list unless

DEN–REF1 is selected as the active density mode. Refer to Density

Measurement Mode earlier in this section.

2. Use the Tab keys $@ to move the highlight to the

desired reference location.

Reference measurement method

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3. Press the Enter key # to move the highlight to the

data side of the screen. <

Enter Ref> appears in the

user dialog.

NOTE: Highlighting Clear Ref and pressing Enter key # can quickly clear current reference data.

4. Press the Tab Up key $ or Tab Down key @ to highlight

desired color. Press Enter key # to access

References

menu.

5. Use the Tab keys $@ to choose the desired digit

(arrows above and below designated selection). Press the Enter key # to access the editor.

Highlighting Clear and pressing the Enter key # is a quick method to zero the value.

6. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight the desired number

and press the Enter key # to exit the editor.

7. When editing is completed, use the Tab keys $@ to

highlight Save & Exit and press Enter key #.

Measuring a Density Sample

So far, you have performed the procedures to select the density mode, options, and to measure paper and references.

You are now ready to begin taking measurements to check density values. The type of measurement data that displays depends on the way you set up your instrument earlier in this section.

To measure a sample:

1. Make sure Sample is highlighted on the screen and

center the target window over area to be measured.

2. Lower unit to target window and hold closed.

3. Once measurement data is displayed, release the unit.

4. Measurement data appears either as an actual density

value (absolute or minus paper) or a difference value.

Viewing Density Data There are several different combinations of mode and option settings that affect the way the measurement data is displayed.

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Density -Paper and Actual Measurements

If you set the density options to

Auto (or a single color)

and -

Paper, your measurement data appears like this:

And, if you set the density options to All and Absolute, your measurement data appears like this:

Density Difference Measurements

A “negative” value indicates that the sample was measured to have less density than the reference. If a positive value appears, the sample was measured to have more density than the sample. If 0.00 appears, the sample was measured to have the same density as the reference.

If you set the density options to

Auto (or a single color)

and -

Paper, the measurement data represents the density

value of the dominant color component.

And, if you set your mode options to

All and Absolute,

your measurement data appears like this:

DENSITY Options

Paper

Sample

C 1.06

< Completed>

DENSITY Options

Sample

V 1.22 C 1.42 M 1.07

↓

< Completed>

Single absolute -paper data a

ears

ll absolute color data

appears

DEN- REF01

Options

Sample

Reference

V–0.03 C 0.01 M–0.01 Y 0.00

< Completed>

Current Status

DEN- REF01

Options

Paper

Sample

Reference

C 0.02

< Completed>

Indicates reference used

rrow indicates additional

colors (HiFi status only)

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News 3-Color Measurements

If you set the User Configuration option to News 3-Color and measure a three color overprint patch, your measurement data appears like this:

News Balance Measurements

If you set the User Configuration option to Balance and measure a three color overprint patch, your measurement data appears like this:

A two color overprint measurement displays the medium and high filter data regardless of whether “News 3-Color” or “News Balance” is selected as User Configuration.

DENSITY Options

Sample

Y 0.55 M 0.52 C 0.45

< Completed>

DENSITY Options

Sample

Y 0.55 M–0.03 C–0.10

< Completed>

DENSITY Options

Sample

C 1.04 Y 0.92

< Completed>

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Color Function (520, 528, 530 only)

The 520, 528, and 530 instruments report colorimetric data absolute or colorimetric data difference. The 530 instrument also has the added capability of reporting reflectance data. You should select the Color Measurement Mode, and set the Options and Illuminant before measuring.

Color Measurement Mode

Your instrument can evaluate color data two different ways: as absolute color measurement data, or as color difference (minus reference) measurement data. Pressing the Enter key # with the color mode highlighted alternates between Color and Color Minus Reference (Color-Ref#). Minus Reference is not available when Reflectance is the selected as the color space.

Setting Options

Pressing the Enter key # with the Options menu highlighted opens the Color Options menu. The color space, tolerancing method, observer angle, and reference method are selected under the Options menu item.

Color Space You can choose from several colorimetric options for viewing data. Displayed data automatically updates to the chosen color space after selected. Available color spaces are: XYZ, Yxy, L*a*b*, L*C*h°, L*u'v', Yu'v', and Reflectance (530 only). When “Reflectance” is selected on the 530, data appears in

COLOR-REF01

Options

> Sampl Refere

ΔEab 0.05

ΔL* 0.00 Δa*–0.02 Δb*–0.03

< Select Mode>

D50/2

COLOR

Color Options

Color Space : L*a*b*

ΔE method : CMC Observ Angle: 2 Reference : Auto

< Edit Option>

XYZ, Yxy, L*a*b*, L*C*h°, L*u'v', Yu'v', Reflectance

2 or 10

CMC, Lab, CIE94

uto, 1 though 16

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10nm increments from 400nm to 700nm. The 520 instrument limits selection to XYZ and L*a*b*.

ΔE Method

The instrument supports three tolerancing methods: CMC, Lab, and CIE94. Displayed data automatically updates to the selected method after you exit. CMC- is an ellipsoidal tolerance method that attempts to correlate small measured color differences w ith visual assessment. Lab - establishes constant limits for lightness, red/green, and yellow/blue values. L*a*b* tolerance cause color difference to be limited by a rectangular box in color space. CIE94 - is similar to CMC ellipsoidal tolerance method. However, calculations are based on L*C*h° data.

Observer Angle

The available viewer angles are: 2° and 10°. The 2° observer is based on a commonly accepted description of the average human viewer. If the field of view is larger than 2°, the 10° observer should be used. Displayed data automatically updates to the chosen observer angle after selection. The 520 is fixed at a 2° viewing angle.

Reference

The Reference option is used to set the reference location the instrument uses during color difference measurements. Setting the reference location to "Auto" allows the instrument to automatically select the closest reference from the available locations (1 through 16). Setting the reference from "1" to "16" forces the instrument to always use that reference for all color difference measurements.

To set options:

1. With the Color Options menu displayed, press the

Tab Up key $ or Tab Down key @ to highlight

Color

Space

, ΔE Method, Observ Angle, or

Reference option.

2. Press the Enter key # to access editor.

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3. Use the Tab keys $@ to move the highlight to desired

setting.

4. Press the Enter key # to save highlighted setting.

5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 for additional options.

6. After edits are complete, press the Escape key ! to

return to the Color function.

NOTE: The option selected will revert back to its original settings if the Enter key # is not used to exit the editor.

Selecting Illuminant (528, 530 only)

The Standard Illuminant is selected using the illuminant menu item located in the lower right corner of the screen. The displayed measurement data instantaneously changes to reflect the selected illuminant. The observer (2° or 10°) is selected in the Color Options menu.

• Illuminant A⎯ represents incandescent lighting.

• Illuminant C⎯ represents filtered daylight.

• Illuminant D50⎯ represents 5000k daylight.

• Illuminant D55⎯ represents 5500k daylight.

• Illuminant D65⎯ represents 6500k daylight.

• Illuminant D75⎯ represents 7500k daylight.

• Illuminant F2⎯ represents cool white fluorescent.

• Illuminant F7⎯ represents broad band fluorescent .

• lluminant F11⎯ represents TL84 fluorescent.

• lluminant F12⎯ represents ultralume fluorescent.

To select an illuminant:

1. Press the Tab Up key $ or Tab Down key @ to

highlight illuminant menu.

2. With the illuminant menu highlighted, repeatedly press

the Enter key # to select desired illuminant. The displayed measurement data immediately changes to reflect the illuminant selected.

, C, D50, D55, D65,

D75, F2, F7, F11, F12

COLOR-REF01

Options

Sample > Refer

L* 31.06 a* —0.05 b*—33.12

< Select Illum>

D50/2

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Measuring/Editing a Color Reference

The reference function is used to enter color reference data into the instrument using a sequence or match method. Up to 16 references can be stored and accessed in the instrument. Color reference values are then compared to color measurements and the difference displayed.

To measure a reference:

1. If not selected, press the Tab Up key $ or Tab Down

key @ to highlight Reference and press Enter key #.

NOTE: Reference will not appear in the measurement list unless

COLOR–REF01 is selected as the active color mode. Refer to Color

Measurement Mode earlier in this section.

2. Press the Tab Up key $ to move highlight to the

reference measurement method (Seq or Match).

• The Sequence (Seq) method automatically

increments the reference location as you measure. For example, when the highlight is on Ref 01, and a measurement is taken, the data is set for reference one and the highlight advances to Ref 02. This occurs for all reference measurements taken.

• The Match method is used to update an existing

reference. The measurement automatically replaces data in the location that has the closest match (lowest

ΔE) to the measurement.

COLOR-REF01

Options

Sample

L* 31.06 a* —0.05 b*—33.12

< Modify Ref>

D50/2

References

References Seq

Ref 01

Ref 02 Ref 03 Ref 04 ^

L* 89.45 a* 1.46 b* 21.53

< Measure Ref>

D50/2

Reference measurement method

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3. Press the Enter key # to alternate between Seq and

Match.

4. Center the target window over the first reference (or

replacement reference if a match), and lower the instrument to take a reading.

5. Continue with additional reference measurements. To manually edit reference values:

1. If not selected, press the Tab Up key $ or Tab Down

key @ to highlight Reference. Press the Enter key # to access the reference menu.

NOTE: Reference will not appear in the measurement list unless

COLOR–REF01 is selected as the active density mode. Refer to Color

Measurement Mode earlier in this section.

2. Use the Tab keys $@ to move the highlight to the

desired reference location.

3. Press the Enter key # to move the highlight to the data

side of the screen. <

Enter Ref> appears in the user

dialog.

NOTE: Highlighting Clear Ref and pressing Enter key # can quickly clear current reference data.

4. Press the Tab Up key $ or Tab Down key @ to

highlight desired attribute. Pr ess and Ente r key # to access

Reference menu.

5. Use the Tab keys $@ to choose the desired digit

(arrows above and below designated selection). Press the Enter key # to access the editor.

NOTE: Positioning the arrows above and below + or – and pressing the Enter key # toggles between the two symbols.

6. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight the desired number

and press the Enter key # to exit the editor.

7. When editing is completed, use the Tab keys $@ to

highlight Save & Exit and press Enter key #.

Measuring a Color Sample

So far, you have performed the procedures to select the color mode, options and illuminant, and to measure references.

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You are now ready to begin taking measurements to check color values. The type of measurement data that displays depends on the way you set up your instrument earlier in this section.

To measure a sample:

1. Make sure Sample is highlighted on the screen and

center the target window over area to be measured.

2. Lower unit to target window and hold closed.

3. Once measurement data is displayed, release the unit.

4. Measurement data appears either as actual color

values or difference values.

Viewing Actual Color and Color Difference Data There are several different combinations of mode and method settings that affect the way the measurement data is displayed.

Actual Color Measurements

If you set the color options to

L*a*b* (color space), Lab

(tolerance), and

2deg observer, your measurement data

appears like this:

Color Difference Measurements

If you set the color options to

L*a*b* (color space), Lab

(tolerance),

2 degree observer and reference 2, your

measurement data appears like this:

Delta values appear, indicating the sample difference.

COLOR Options

Sample

L* 30.06 a* 0.10 b*—36.55

< Completed>

D50/2

Current Illuminant Observer

COLOR—REF02 Options

Sample

Refere

ΔEab 0.53

ΔL* —0.52 Δa* 0.11 Δb* –0.02

< Completed>

D50/2

Delta Difference

Indicates reference used

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Viewing L*a*b* Data in the Graph Mode

The 528 and 530 instruments can display a graph when L*a*b* is selected as the Color Space option. Graphical data is viewable as actual or difference. Measurements can be taken in the graph mode.

To access the graph mode:

1. If not selected, press the Tab Up key $ or Tab Down

key @ to highlight Sample. Press the Enter key # to access the graph mode.

NOTE: The graph mode only appears when L*a*b* is selected as the Color Space.

2. The display screen appears as an L* a*b* graph. Sample

values for individual L*a*b* attributes are viewable by pressing the Tab Up key $ or Tab Down key @. This alternates the display between L* value and a*b* values.

3. Press the Enter key # or Escape key ! to return the

display to the normal Color screen.

COLOR—REF01 Options

Sample

Refere

ΔEab 1.52

ΔL* —0.51

Δa* —0.45

Δb* 1.36

< Completed>

D50/2

ΔLab Graph

L–— +b

Δ–0.51

0–– –a

Sample L*

attribute value

Reference L*

plot point

Reference a*b* plot point

Sample a*b* plot point

ΔLab Graph

L–— +b

Δa* –0.45 Δb* 1.36

0–– –a

Sample a* & b* attribute values

Sample L*

plot point

Reference

L* plot point

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Viewing Reflectance Data and Reflectance Graph (530 only)

The 530 instrument has the added capability of displaying a reflectance graph and data when Reflectance is selected as the Color Space option. Data is displayed in 10nm increments, from 400 to 700 nanometers. Measurements can be taken in the graph mode.

To view reflectance data:

1. If not selected, press the Tab Up key $ or Tab Down key @

to highlight Sample. Press the Enter key # to move the highlight to the reflectance data side of the screen.

NOTE: The reflectance data only appears when Reflectance is selected as the Color Space option.

2. Use the Tab Up key $ and Tab Down key @ to view the

reflectance data from 400nm to 700nm.

To access the reflectance graph:

1. With the highlight positione d on the refl ectance data,

press the Enter key # to access the reflectance graph.

2. Use the Tab Up key $ or Tab Down key @ to view the

data in 10nm increments, along the reflectance curve.

3. Press the Enter key # or Escape key ! to return the

display to the reflectance data screen.

COLOR Options

Sample

↑

24.00 420nm

22.64 430nm

23.98 440nm

↓

< Completed>

D50/2

Refl Graph

100—

50— 27.94 450

0— 400 500 600 700

Indicates additional data

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Match Function (528, 530 only)

The Match function is used to quickly find the best color match to a measured color from a database of references. Up to 16 matches are displays based on Delta-E difference. The instrument can store over 1,400 references across a total of 10 groups. When used in conjunction with X-Rite’s ColorMail Express (CMX), color libraries, such as a PANTONE® database can easily be downloaded to the instrument and used for reference matches. Reference databases can also be uploaded to a computer using CMX (530 instrument only). You should set the Match Options before taking any measurements.

MATCH:Group1 Options

Sample

Match Refere

L* 34.94

a* —1.98 b* —25.65

< Measure Sample>

D50/2

Setting Options

Pressing the Enter key # with the Options menu highlighted opens the Match Options menu. The color space, tolerancing method, observer angle, illuminant and active group are selected under the Options menu item.

Match Options

Color Space : L*a*b*

ΔE method : Lab Observ Angle: 2 Illuminant : D50

Active Group: Group1 < Edit Options>

Active Group

(10 maximum)

XYZ, Yxy, L*a*b*, L*C*h°, L*u'v', Yu'v', Reflectance

CMC, Lab, CIE94

2 or 10

, C, D50, D55, etc.

Edit Groups (add, delete and select)

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ΔE Method

Observer Angle

Illuminants

You can choose from several illuminant options for viewing data. Displayed data automatically updates to the selected illuminant after you exit. Available illuminants are: A, C, D50, D55, D65, D75, F2, F7, F11, and F12.

Active Group

The Active Group option is used to select, create and delete groups. A total of 10 groups can be created to store a total of 1,424 samples. A group name can consist of up to 20 characters.

To select a group:

1. With the Match Options menu displayed, press the

Tab Up key $ or Tab Down key @ to highlight

Active Group option.

2. Press the Enter key # to access editor.

3. Use the Tab keys $@ to move the highlight to the

desired group name and press the Enter key #. The group selected will now become the active group with references.

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To create a group:

1. With the Match Options menu displayed, press the

Tab Up key $ or Tab Down key @ to highlight

Active Group option.

2. Press the Enter key # to access editor.

3. Use the Tab keys $@ to move the highlight to New

Group and press the Enter key #.

NOTE: To quickly remove a name, highlighting CLEAR and press the Enter key #..

4. Make sure the name entry field is selected and use the Tab

keys $@ to choose the desired character location (arrows above and below designate the selection). Press the Enter key # to access the alphanumeric editor.

5. Press the Enter key # again to quickly page through

groups of letters, symbols, and numbers.

6. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight the desired character

and press the Enter # key to save the character and exit the editor.

7. Continue with additional character edits. After the

group name is finished, highlight Save & Exit and press the Enter # key.

To delete a group:

1. With the Match Options menu displayed, press the

Tab Up key $ or Tab Down key @ to highlight

Active Group option.

2. Press the Enter key # to access editor.

3. Use the Tab keys $@ to move the highlight to Delete

Group and press the Enter key #.

4. Use the Tab keys $@ to move the highlight to the

desired group name and press the Enter key #.

5. Highlight Yes and press Enter key #.

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Measuring References

The reference function is used to measure reference data into a selected group. A total of 1,424 references can be stored in the instrument. The default reference name that is generated after a measurement (i.e., Ref0001) can be change to a specific color name or code.

NOTE: Reference databases that are downloaded using ColorMail Express cannot be edited or deleted. The word <LOCKED> appears is the user dialog, indicating the reference cannot be changed.

MATCH:Group1 Options

Sample Match

L* 34.94

a* —1.98 b* —25.65

< View Refs>

D50/2

To create a reference:

1. Make sure that the active group you want to store the

reference in is displayed (see Setting Options for selection procedure).

2. Press the Tab Up key $ or Tab Down key @ to

highlight References and press the Enter key #.

REF:Group1 Options

Add New

< Measure Ref>

D50/2

3. Make sure Add New is highlighted. Center the target

window over the reference and lower the instrument to take a reading.

REF:Group1 Options

Add New

Ref0001

Ref0001 L* 33.44 a* –1.27 b* –29.92 Delete

< View Refs>

D50/2

The instrument automatically numbers (Ref0001) each reference by default.

References

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4. To enter a custom name for the reference, press the Enter

key # with the reference number highlighted. The highlight moves to the reference name on the right side of the screen.

5. Press the Enter key # again to open the

Ref Name editor.

Ref Name

CLEAR

↓

Ref0001

↑

Save & Exit

NOTE: To quickly remove a name, highlighting CLEAR and press the Enter key #..

6. Make sure the name entry field is selected and use the Tab

keys $@ to choose the desired character location (arrows above and below designate the selection). Press the Enter key # to access the alphanumeric editor.

7. Press the Escape key ! to move the highlight to the top of

the editor box if the name field is not cleared.

8. With the highlight at the top of the editor box, press the

Enter key # to quickly page through groups of letters, symbols, and numbers.

9. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight the desired character and

press the Enter # key to save the character and exit the editor.

10. Continue with additional character edits. After the

reference name is finished, highlight Save & Exit and press the Enter # key.

Matching Samples

The instrument will display a list of up to 16 reference matches from the active group. Reference matches are sorted in descending order based on Delta-E.

To match a sample:

1. Make sure that the active group you want is displayed

(see Setting Options for selection procedure).

2. Center the target window over the sample and lower

the instrument to take a reading.

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3. The actual sample data is displayed while the instrument

is held down. After the instrument is released, the reference match list appears (maximum of 16).

MATCH:Group1 Options

Ref0010

Ref0003 Ref0011 Ref0020

↓

ΔEab 0.18 ΔEab 0.24 ΔEab 0.25 ΔEab 0.29

↓

< View Details>

D50/2

4. If more than five matches are available, an arrow will

appear at the bottom of the screen. Press the Down Tab key @ to see additional matches.

5. To view the reference details, highlight the d esi red

reference and press the Enter key #.

MATCH:Group1 Options > Ref0010 Ref0003 Ref0011 Ref0020

↓

Ref0010

ΔEab 0.18

L* 92.35 a* 3.48 b* 21.28

< View Data>

D50/2

Colorimetric data appears after the Delta E value. If formula data is available, it will appear after the colorimetric data.

Viewing Sample Data in a Graph

The 528 and 530 instruments can display sample measurement data as an L*a*b* graph. The 530 instrument can also display sample measurements as reflectance data (10nm increments) and as a reflectance graph. Refer to the last pages of the Color Function for the procedure to select these viewing options.

Arrow indicates

reference selected

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Dot Function (508, 518, 520, 528, 530 only)

Dot is calculated using either the Murray-Davies formula or the Yule-Nielson formula. Murray-Davies simply calculates dot by comparing the density of the tint minus paper with the density of the solid minus paper. Your instrument defaults to the Murray-Davies formula for measurements.

The Yule-Nielson formula is similar to Murray-Davies except that it allows you to compensate for the amount of light that is abso rbed or “trapped” when a dot measurement is taken. This is done by first dividing the densities of the paper and the solid by an “n” factor. Using the Murray-Davies equation, your instrument “n” factor is simply 1.00, so the paper and solid densities are not affected. Using Yule-Nielson, the paper and solid densities are divided by an “n” factor value that is based on the properties of the substrate material. Yule-Nielson formula is activated when the "n-factor" is turned on (see

Setting Options) .

The Murray-Davies formula for calculating Dot is:

Apparent Dot Area =

() ()

110 110

100

--D

Where: D

= Density of tint minus density of paper

= Density of solid minus density of paper

The Yule-Nielson formula for calculating Dot is:

Apparent Dot Area =

() ()

110 110

100

-D /n

Where: D

= Density of tint minus density of paper

= Density of solid minus density of paper

n = “n” Factor

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Dot Measurement Mode

Your instrument can evaluate dot data two different ways: as Dot Area or Dot Gain. Pressing the Enter key # with the Dot mode highlighted alternates between Dot Area and Dot Gain. The percentage displ ay e d next to dot gain indicates the reference percentage used for the last tint measured.

Setting Options

Pressing the Enter key # with the Options menu highlighted opens the Dot Options menu. The color, reference (1, 2, 3), nFactor, and 50% dot calibration are selected under the Options menu item.

Color You can choose from two different methods using the dot function. Auto measurement method measures all the colors, then displays the most dominant color. Single color measurement method measures and updates the specific color you selected. Red, Green, Blue, and Orange only appear when HiFi status is selected.

DOT AREA Options

Paper Solid Tint >DOT ARE

V 37%

< Select Mode>

DOT GAIN—25%

Dot Options:

Color: Auto

nFactor: Off 50% Cal... Ref1 : 25

< Edit Options>

1% - 45% and Off

uto, V, C, M, Y, R, G, B, O

45% - 65% and Off 65% - 100% and Off

rrow indicates

additional options

Dot Options: ↑

50% Cal...

Ref1 : 25% Ref2 : 50%

Ref3 : 75%

< Edit Options>

Off or On and adjustment (0.500 – 9.900)

Used to access 50% Dot Cal procedure

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NOTE: As halftones become lighter and lighter (< 25%), the resulting

"color" tends towards the shade of the substrate itself. This may be different from the shade of the ink or plate emulsion. If the Auto Color mode is enabled there is a chance that the instrument will select an undesired filter. To avoid this, manually select the appropriate color filter when measuring regions with small dot percentages.

To set dot color option:

1. With the Dot Options menu displayed, press the Tab Up

key $ or Tab Down key @ to highlight the

Color option.

2. Press the Enter key # to access editor.

3. Use the Tab keys $@ to move the highlight to desired

color setting.

4. Press the Enter key # to select highlighted setting.

5. Continue with additional option settings, or press

Escape key ! to exit options.

nFactor Your instrument is preset at the factory to use the MurrayDavies formula (Off) to calculate dot. The Yule-Nielson formula (On) allows you to compensate for the amount of reflected light (absorbed or trapped) lost when taking a dot measurement.

The numeric option allows you to adjust the value to meet your requirements. The numeric value can range from 0.500 to 9.900. The value set only applies when the nFactor is set to Yule-Nielson (On).

Approximate "n" values for various materials: Uncoated paper 2.700 Coated paper 1.600 - 1.700 Newsprint 2.500

To set "n" factor:

1. With the Dot Options menu displayed, press the Tab Up

key $ or Tab Down key @ to highlight "

nFactor" option.

Press the Enter key # to access

nFactor menu.

2. To adjust value, use the Tab keys $@ to choose the

desired digit (arrows above and below designated selection). Press the Enter key # to access the editor.

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3. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight the desired number

and press the Enter key # to exit the editor.

4. To select On/Off status, press the Enter key # with

Off (Murray-Davies) or On (Yule-Nielson)

highlighted.

5. When editing is completed, use the Tab keys $@ to

highlight Save & Exit and press Enter key #.

50% Dot Calibration The 50% Dot Calibration function allows you to establish a new "n" factor for the material by measuring a known 50% dot patch. Black (visual density) patches should be used for the solid and tint measurements.

To calibrate dot:

1. With the Dot Options menu displayed, press the Tab Up

key $ or Tab Down key @ to highlight "

50% Cal..."

option.

2. Press the Enter key # to access the Dot Cal menu.

3. Make sure Paper is highlighted on the display and

center the target window over paper to be measured.

4. Lower unit to target window and hold closed until

new data is displayed.

5. Make sure Solid is highlighted on the display and

center the target window over solid patch to measure.

6. Lower unit to target window and hold closed until

new data is displayed.

7. Make sure Tint is highlighted on the display and

center the target window over 50% patch to measure.

8. Lower unit to target window and hold closed until

new data is displayed.

50% DOT CALIBRATION

Paper

Solid Tint Save n

V 0.00 C 0.00 M 0.00 Y 0.00

< Measure Paper>

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9. Move highlight to re-measure any component, or

highlight Save n. The calculated value is displayed. Press Enter key # to save.

NOTE: If an error message appears when Save n is highlighted, the calculated value was out of range (.5 – 9.9) and cannot be used. Try to re-measure.

Ref1, Ref2, and Ref3 Your instrument is preset at the factory to use the standard tint percentages (25%, 50%, and 75%) for color bar patches as the three dot gain measurement reference values.

NOTE: References are set to 40%, Off, and 80% when “Euro” is selected as the User Configuration.

References are only used in dot gain mode with the nFactor on or off. References are automatically selected based on the tint of the last reading. When Dot Gain is on, the instrument subtracts the nearest reference from the Dot Area Reading and displays the result (difference from Ref1, 2, or 3).

If needed, you can adjust the Reference values to meet your specific needs.

To set reference values:

1. With the Dot Options menu displayed, press the Tab Up

key $ or Tab Down key @ to highlight

Ref1, Ref2, or

Ref3

. Press the Enter key # to Ref# menu.

2. To adjust value, use the Tab keys $@ to choose the

desired digit (arrows above and below designated selection). Press the Enter key # to access the editor.

NOTE: Positioning the arrows above and below + or – and pressing the Enter key # toggles between the two symbols.

3. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight the desired number

and press the Enter key # to exit the editor.

4. To select On/Off status, press the Enter key # with Off

or On highlighted.

5. When editing is completed, use the Tab keys $@ to

highlight Save & Exit and press Enter key #.

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Measuring Paper

The instrument takes the density value of the paper and automatically subtracts it from subsequent solid and dot measurements. The paper measurement values are applied to all functions that support minus paper.

To measure paper:

1. If not selected, press the Tab Up key $ or Tab Down

key @ to highlight Paper. <Measure Paper> appears in the user dialog. The paper values displayed are the current values set in the instrument.

2. Center the instrument target window over a sample of

the paper, and lower the instrument to take a reading.

3. The paper values are updated and the display

highlight advances to Solid.

NOTE: Press the Enter key # when Paper is highlighted to view the RGBO values if HiFi status is used.

Measuring Dot Procedure

So far, you have performed the procedures to select the dot mode, options, and to measure paper.

You are now ready to begin taking dot measurements to evaluate dot gain and dot area. The measurement data that displays depends on the way you set up your instrument earlier, and the dot mode selected. The instrument maintains separate data for each of the colors (vcmyrgbo).

DOT AREA Options

Paper

Solid Tint DOT AREA

V 0.09 C 0.08 M 0.09 Y 0.10

< Measure Paper>

DOT AREA Options Paper

Solid

Tint DOT AREA

M 0.00

< Measure Solid>

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To perform a dot measure:

1. If not selected, press the Tab Up key $ or Tab Down

key @ to highlight Solid. <Measure Solid> appears in the user dialog.

2. Center the instrument target window over the solid

patch, and lower the instrument to take a reading. The solid value is updated and th e display highlight advances to Tint.

3. Continue with remaini ng solid patch measurements

or center the target window over a tint patch that corresponds to the measured solid.

4. Lower unit to target window and hold closed. Once

data is displayed, release the unit.

5. Measurement data first appears as density (with

instrument down) and when released either as dot area percentage or dot gain percentage difference.

6. Measure additional tints associated with solid patche s

measured.

Viewing Dot Area and Dot Gain Data There are several different combinations of mode and method settings that affect the way the measurement data is displayed.

Dot Area Measurements

If you set your color option to

Auto (or a single color),

your measurement data appears like this:

The latest dot area measurement appears for the dominant color component or the selected color.

DOT AREA Options Paper Solid Tint

DOT AREA

V 88%

Dot Area Value T

Visual Dot Area Value

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Dot Gain Measurements

If you set your color option to

Auto (or a single color),

your measurement data appears like this:

Dot gain values for the last tint patch measured is displayed along with corresponding reference.

Dot Gain Value

DOT GAIN—75% Options Paper Solid Tint

DOT GAIN

V 13%

Dot Gain Value T

Corresponding Reference

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Trap Function (518, 528, 530 only)

The Trap function determines how well one ink prints over another ink (overprinting). You should select the Trap Display Mode and set the Options before measuring.

Trap Measurement Mode

Your instrument can evaluate trap data two different ways: as straight measurement data, or as difference (minus reference) measurement data. Pressing the Enter key # with the Trap mode highlighted alternates between Trap and Trap Minus Reference.

Setting Options

Pressing the Enter key # with the Options menu highlighted opens the Trap Formula Editor. The formula used to calculate trap is selected from this editor.

Formula Trap is calculated using one of three formulas:

Preucil (GATF) Trap formula (factory default)

− ×

100

Newsprint Trap formula

log 1+

100

OP 1

MOP

−

⎛ ⎝

⎜

⎞ ⎠

⎟

−

⎛ ⎝

⎜

⎞ ⎠

⎟

TRAP-REF

Options > Pape OverP Ink2 Ink1 ^

V 0.13

C 0.12 M 0.13 Y 0.22

< Select Mode>

TRAP

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Brunner Trap formula

()

TB=

−

−+

110

100

Where:

• D

= Density of overprint - paper

• D

= Density of 2nd ink - paper

• D

= Density of 1st ink - paper

• D

= Maximum printing density

To set option:

1. With the Trap Formula editor displayed, press the

Tab keys $@ to move the highlight to desired setting.

2. Press the Enter key # to select highlighted setting.

The setting is now saved in the instrument.

NOTE: The formula option selected will revert back to its original setting if the Enter key # is not used to exit the editor.

Measuring /Editing Dmax Procedure (for Newsprint Formula Only)

Dmax can be calculated by simply measuring the V, C, M, and Y solid patches, or values can also be manually edited.

To measure Dmax:

1. If not selected, press the Tab Up key $ or Tab Down

key @ to highlight Dmax. <Measure Dmax> appears in the user dialog. The values displayed are the current VCMY values set in the instrument.

2. Lower the instrument to the shoe and release when

Measure Black> appears in the user dialog.

TRAP- REF

Options

Dmax

Paper OverP Ink2 ^

V 3.64

C 3.73 M 4.17 Y 4.44

< Measure Dmax>

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3. Center the instrument target window over the black

patch and lower the instrument to take a reading.

4. Measure the solid cyan patch.

5. Measure the solid magenta patch.

6. Measure the solid yellow patch.

7. The Dmax values are display when Dmax is

highlighted in the measurement list. Press the Escape key ! to return to the Trap Function display.

To manually edit Dmax values:

1. If not selected, press the Tab Up key $ or Tab Down

key @ to highlight Dmax in the main Trap function.

2. Press the Enter key # to move the highlight to the

data side of the screen. <

Enter Dmax> appears in

the user dialog.

3. Press the Tab Up key $ or Tab Down key @ to

highlight desired ink. Press the Enter key # to access

Dmax menu.

4. Use the Tab keys $@ to choose the desired digit

(arrows above and below designated selection). Press the Enter key # to access the editor.

NOTE: Highlighting Clear and pressing the Enter key # is a quick method to zero the value.

5. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight the desired number

and press the Enter key # to exit the editor.

6. When editing is completed, use the Tab keys $@ to

highlight Save & Exit and press Enter key #.

TRAP DMAX Options

Black

Cyan Magenta Yellow Dmax

V 1.58 C 1.59 M 1.58 Y 1.65

< Measure Black>

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Measuring Paper

The instrument takes the density value of the paper and automatically subtracts it from subsequent trap measurements. Paper is always subtracted from the trap function.

To measure paper:

1. If not selected, press the Tab Up key $ or Tab Down

key @ to highlight Paper. <Measure Paper> appears in the user dialog. The paper values displayed are the current values set in the instrument.

2. Center the instrument target window over a sample of

the paper, and lower the instrument to take a reading.

3. The paper values are updated and the display

highlight advances to OverP.

Measuring Trap Procedure

So far, you have performed the procedures to select the trap formula and measure Dmax and paper.

You are now ready to begin taking measurements to check trap values. Trap is calculated after measurements of the paper, overprint, second ink printed, and first ink prin ted.

NOTE: If the highlight in the measurement list changes to an incorrect item after a measurement, use the $@ keys to move the highlight to the correct item before releasing the instrument.

To measure trap:

1. After measuring paper (and Dm ax for newsprint),

make sure OverP is highlighted on the screen and center the target window on an overprint patch.

2. Lower unit to target window and hold closed. Once

measurement data is displayed, release the unit.

3. Make sure Ink2 is highlighted on the screen and

center the target window on second ink down patch.

TRAP- REF

Options

Paper

OverP Ink2 Ink1 ^

V 0.13

C 0.12 M 0.13 Y 0.22

< Measure Paper>

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4. Lower unit to target window and hold closed. Once

measurement data is displayed, release the unit.

5. Make sure Ink1 is highlighted on the screen and

center the target window on first ink down patch.

6. Lower unit to target window and hold closed. Once

measurement data is displayed, release the unit. Measurement data appears as actual data or difference data. Refer to Viewing Trap Data later in this section.

Saving Trap Data as a Reference

The last trap measurement taken can be saved as a reference. This allows you to compare subsequent trap measurements and view the data difference. Trap data can also be manually edited if desired.

To save a trap measurement as a reference:

1. If not selected, press the Tab Up key $ or Tab Down

key @ to highlight Reference.

NOTE: Reference will not appear in the measurement list unless

TRAP–REF is selected as the active trap mode. Refer to Trap

Measurement Mode earlier in this section.

2. Press the Enter key # to access the References

Option screen.

3. Use the $@ keys to highlight the Store option and press

Enter key #. The trap percentage value is displayed and color over color designation is now saved as the reference.

To manually edit trap reference values:

1. If not selected, press the Tab Up key $ or Tab Down

key @ to highlight Reference.

NOTE: Reference will not appear in the measurement list unless

TRAP–REF is selected as the active trap mode. Refer to Trap

Measure Mode earlier in this section.

TRAP- REF

Options ↑ Ink2 Ink1 Trap

Reference

91%

< Modify Ref>

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2. Press the Enter key # to access the

References

Option screen.

NOTE: Highlighting Clear Ref and pressing the Enter key # can quickly clear the current reference data.

3. Use the $@ keys to highlight the Edit Ref option

and press Enter key #.

4. For Color Over Color Selection

Press the Tab keys $@ to move the highlight to desired color designation (top color is second ink down). Press the Enter key # to select desired color.

5. For Trap Percentage Value

Press the Tab keys $@ to move the highlight to the trap value. Press Enter key # to access editor.

6. Use the Tab keys $@ to move the cursor to desired

digit. Press Enter key # to edit value.

7. After edits are complete, highlight Save & Exit

and press Enter key #.

Viewing Trap Data Trap value color is displayed as color over color followed by the trap percentage value.

Actual Measurement Data In this example, "C/Y" appears to the left, cyan is the second ink down and yellow is the first ink down.

Difference Measurement Data

TRAP Options Paper OverP Ink2 Ink1

Trap

C/Y 91%

< View Data>

Color over color (cyan over yellow)

TRAP—REF Options

↑

Ink2 Ink1

Trap

Refer

C/Y 2%

< View Data>

Difference measurement data

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Print Contrast Function (518, 528, 530 only)

Print Contrast provides you with the ability to monitor the ¾ tone area and is useful when determining the optimum printing density. Print contrast is calculated using.

%PC =

−

×100

where: D

= solid density; Dt = tone density

Print Contrast Measurement Mode

Your instrument can evaluate print contrast data two different ways: as absolute measurement data, or as difference (minus reference) measurement data. Pressing the Enter key # with the Print Contrast mode highlighted alternates between Print Contrast and Print Contrast Minus Reference (PC-REF).

Setting Options

Pressing the Enter key # with the Options menu highlighted opens the Print Contrast Options menu. The colors displayed and the mode are selected under the Options menu item.

Color You can choose between two different color methods using the print contrast function. Auto measurement method measures all the colors, then updates the most dominant color.

PC-REF

Options > Paper Solid Tint PC Referenc

V 0.12 C 0.13 M 0.12 Y 0.22

< Select Mode>

PRINT CONTR

Print—Cont Options

Color: Auto

Mode : Absolute

< Edit Options>

uto, V, C, M, Y, R, G, B, O

bsolute or -Paper

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Single color measurement method measures and updates the specific color you selected. Red, Green, Blue, and Orange only appear when HiFi status is selected.

Mode

The Mode allows you to select between Absolute and – Paper. When you select print contrast minus paper as the mode, you must provide paper data before taking a print contrast measurement.

To set options:

1. With the Print Contrast Options menu displayed,

press the Tab Up key $ or Tab Down key @ to highlight

Mode or Color option.

2. Press the Enter key # to access editor.

3. Use the Tab keys $@ to move the highlight to desired

setting.

4. Press the Enter key # to select highlighted setting.

5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 for additional options.

6. After edits are complete, press the Escape key ! to

return to the Print Contrast function.

NOTE: The option selected will revert back to its original settings if the Enter key # is not used to exit the editor.

Measuring Paper

When you select print contrast minus paper as the measurement mode, you must provide a reading of the paper before taking measurements. The instrument takes the density value of the paper and automatically subtracts it from subsequent color measurements. The paper measurement values are applied to all functions that support minus paper.

PC-REF

Options

Paper

Solid Tint PC Referenc

V 0.12 C 0.13 M 0.12 Y 0.22

< Measure Paper>

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To measure paper:

1. If not selected, press the Tab Up key $ or Tab Down

key @ to highlight Paper. <Measure Paper> appears in the user dialog. The paper values displayed are the current values set in the instrument.

2. Center the instrument target window over a sample of

the paper, and lower the instrument to take a reading. The paper values are updated and the display highlight advances to Solid.

NOTE: If HiFi status is used, press the Enter key # when Paper is highlighted to view the RGBO values.

Measuring Print Contrast Procedure

So far, you have performed the procedures to select the print contrast mode, options, and to measure paper.

You are now ready to begin taking measurements to monitor printing density. The measurement data that displays depends on the way you set up your instrument earlier, and the print contrast mode selected. The instrument maintains separate data for each of the colors (vcmyrgbo).

To perform a print contrast measurement:

NOTE: If the highlight in the measurement list changes to an incorrect item after a measurement, use the $@ keys to move the highlight to the correct item before releasing the instrument.

1. If not selected, press the Tab Up key $ or Tab Down

key @ to highlight Solid. <Measure Solid> appears in the user dialog.

2. Center the instrument target window over the solid

patch, and lower the instrument to take a reading. The solid value is updated and th e display highlight advances to Tint.

PRINT CONTR Options Paper

Solid

Tint PC

V 0.00

< Measure Solid>

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3. Continue with remaini ng solid patch measurements

or center the target window over the 75% tint patch that corresponds to the measured solid.

4. Lower unit to target window and hold closed. Once

measurement data is displayed, release the unit. Measurement data first appears as density (with instrument down) and when released either as an absolute percentage or percentage differe nce. See Viewing Print Contrast Data later in this section.

Saving Print Contrast Data as a Reference

The last print contrast measurement taken can be saved as a reference. This allows you to compare subsequent print contrast measurements and view the data difference. Print contrast data can also be manually edited if desired.

To save a print contrast measurement as the reference:

1. If not selected, press the Tab Up key $ or Tab Down

key @ to highlight Reference.

NOTE: Reference will not appear in the measurement list unless

PC–REF is selected as the active mode. Refer to Print Contrast

Measurement Mode earlier in this section.

2. Press the Enter key # to access the References

Option screen.

3. Use the $@ keys to highlight the Store option and press

Enter key #. The print contrast percentage value dis pla y ed and color designation is now saved as the reference.

To manually edit the print contrast reference data:

1. If not selected, press the Tab Up key $ or Tab Down

key @ to highlight Reference.

NOTE: Reference will not appear in the measurement list unless

PC–REF is selected as the active mode. Refer to Print Contrast

Measure Mode earlier in this section.

PC- REF

Options Solid Tint PC

Reference

39%

< Modify Ref>

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2. Press the Enter key # to access the

References

Option screen.

NOTE: Highlighting Clear Ref and pressing the Enter key # can quickly clear the current reference data.

3. Use the $@ keys to highlight the Edit Ref option

and press Enter key #.

4. For Color Selection - Press the Tab keys $@ to move

the highlight to the color. Press the Enter key # to select desired color.

5. For Print Contrast Percentage Value - Press the Tab keys

$@ to move the highlight to the print contrast value. Press and Enter key # to

Reference Menu.

6. Use the Tab keys $@ to move the cursor to desired

digit. Press Enter key # to access editor.

7. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight desired number and press

Enter key # to exit editor.

8. After edits are complete, highlight Save & Exit

and press Enter key #.

NOTE: The instrument automatically rounds the entered value to the nearest whole percentage.

Viewing Print Contrast Data There are several different combinations of mode and method settings that affect the way the measurement data is displayed.

Print Contrast Actual Measurements

In this example, cyan print contrast value is displayed. Each color's print contrast value can be viewed by pressing the Enter key # with PC highlighted in the measurement list.

Print Contrast Difference Measurements

PRINT CONTRA Options Paper Solid Tint

C 39%

< View Data>

PC—REF Options Solid Tint

Referenc

M 2%

< View Data>

Cyan print contrast value

Magenta PC difference value

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Hue/Grayness Function (518, 528, 530 only)

The instrument can report hue error/grayness and hue error/grayness difference wit h or without paper subtracted. Hue/Gray measures the selected ink through all three filters (cyan, magenta, and yellow). Hue Error and Grayness are calculated using the following formulas.

100

−

×100

Where: DH = Highest density of C, M, or Y.

= 2nd highest density of C, M, or Y.

= Lowest density of C, M, or Y.

Hue/Grayness Measurement Mode

Your instrument can evaluate hue/grayness in two different ways: as absolute measurement data or as difference (minus reference) measurement data. Pressing the Enter key # with the Hue/Grayness mode highlighted alternates between Hue/Gray and Hue/Gray Minus Reference (HUE GRAY-REF).

Setting Options

Pressing the Enter key # with the Options menu highlighted opens the Mode Editor. The mode is selected from this editor.

Mode

The Mode allows you to select between Absolute and –Paper. When you select hue/gray minus paper as the mode, you must measure paper before taking a color measurement.

HUE/GRAY-REF

Options

> Paper Hue/Gray Referenc

V 0.00 C 0.00 M 0.00 Y 0.00

< Select Mode>

HUE/GRAY

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To set option:

1. With the Mode editor displayed, press the Tab keys

$@ to move the highlight to desired setting.

2. Press the Enter key # to select highlighted setting.

The setting is now saved in the instrument.

NOTE: The mode option selected will revert back to its original setting if the Enter key # is not used to exit the editor.

Measuring Paper

When you select Hue/Grayness minus paper as the measurement mode, you must provide a reading of the paper before taking measurements. The instrument takes the density value of the paper and automatically subtracts it from subsequent density measurements. The paper measurement values are applied to all functions that support minus paper.

To measure paper:

1. If not selected, press the Tab Up key $ or Tab Down

key @ to highlight Paper. <Measure Paper> appears in the user dialog. The paper values displayed are the current values set in the instrument.

2. Center the instrument target window over a sample of

the paper, and lower the instrument to take a reading. The paper values are updated and the display highlight advances to Hue/Gray.

NOTE: If HiFi status is used, press the Enter key # when Paper is highlighted to view the RGBO values.

HUE/GRAY-REF

Options

Paper

Hue/Gray Referenc

V 0.00 C 0.00 M 0.00 Y 0.00

< Measure Paper>

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Measuring/Editing a Hue/Gray Reference

The reference function is used to enter hue error and grayness reference data into the instrument. The reference data is stored in the instrument until changed. Hue/Gray reference values are then compared to Hue/Gray measurements and the difference displayed. The instrument maintains separate reference data for each of the filter values.

To measure a reference:

1. If not selected, press the Tab Up key $ or Tab Down

key @ to highlight Reference. The reference values displayed are the current values set in the instrument.

NOTE: Reference will not appear in the measurement list unless

HUE/GRAY–REF is selected as the active Hue/Gray mode. Refer to

Hue/Gray Measurement Mode earlier in this section.

2. Center the instrument target window over the

reference, and lower the instrument to take a reading. The reference value(s) is updated.

To manually edit reference values:

1. If not selected, press the Tab Up key $ or Tab Down

key @ to highlight Reference. The reference values displayed are the current values set in the instrument.

NOTE: Reference will not appear in the measurement list unless

HUE/GRAY–REF is selected as the active Hue/Gray mode. Refer to

Hue/Gray Measurement Mode earlier in this section.

2. Press the Enter key # to move the highlight to the data side

of the screen. <

Enter Ref> appears in the user dialog.

3. Press the Tab Up key $ or Tab Down key @ to highlight

desired attribute.

4. Press the Enter key # to access

Reference menu.

5. Use the Tab keys $@ to move the cursor to desired

digit. Press Enter key # to access editor.

HUE/GRAY—REF Options

Paper Hue/Gray

Reference

h 0% g 0%

Y —> C

< Measure Ref>

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6. Use the Tab keys $@ to highlight desired number and press

Enter key # to exit editor.

7. After edits are complete, highlight Save & Exit and press

Enter key #.

NOTE: The instrument automatically rounds the entered value to the nearest whole percentage.

Measuring Hue Error/Grayness Samples

So far, you have performed the procedures to select the hue/grayness mode, and to measure paper and a reference.

You are now ready to begin taking hue error/grayness measurements. The measurement data that displays depends on the way you set up your instrument earlier.

To measure a sample:

1. Make sure Hue/Gray is highlighted on the screen and

center the target window over the area to be measured.

2. Lower unit to target window and hold closed.

3. Once measurement data is displayed, release the unit.

4. Measurement data appears either as actual data or

difference data.

Viewing Hue/Grayness Data There are several different combinations of mode and method settings that affect the way the measurement data is displayed.

Hue error and grayness values are displayed along with color toward color—V (visual), C (cyan), M (magenta), Y (yellow). For example, “C —> Y” indicates that the color is cyan towards yellow.

HUE/GRAY Options

Paper

Hue/Gray

h 78% g 90%

C —> Y

< Completed>

Cyan towards Yellow

Grayness Value

Hue Error Value

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Paper Indices Function (528, 530 only)

The instrument can report cast, brightness, and reflectance paper indices as absolute or diffe rence data. The Cast value represents the difference between the highest and lowest reflectance values. The Brightness value represents the total reflectance or brilliance of the paper. The Reflectance values represent the percentage of reflectance through the three color filters (CMY).

The instrument also provides Mean, Sigma, Standard Sigma, and Range statistical calculations.

Paper Indices Measurement Mode

Your instrument can evaluate paper indices two different ways: as absolute measurement data, or as difference (minus reference) measurement data. Pressing the Enter key # with the Paper Indices mode highlighted toggles through Paper Indices, Paper Indices Minus Reference, Reflectance Indices, and Reflectance Indices Minus Reference.

Measuring/Editing Indices Reference

The reference function is used to enter paper/reflectance indices reference data into the instrument. The reference data is stored in the instrument until changed. Paper Indices reference values are then compared to Paper Indices measurements and the difference displayed.

NOTE: You can select PAPER INDICES—REF or REFLECT

INDICES—REF mode when measuring a reference. Both reference

locations are automatically updated. However, the reference mode (paper or reflectance) must be specified when manually entering reference values.

PAPER INDICES

PAPER INDICES—REF

> Sample Mean Referenc

Br —1% Ct 0%

C — > M

< Select Mode>

REFLECTANCE INDICES REFLECT INDICES—REF

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