X-Rite Auto-Scan Setup And Operation

Setup and Operation

Auto-Scan

eXact Auto- Scan System

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harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
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with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
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X-Rite warrants this Product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of twelve (12)
months from the date of shipment from X-Rite’s facility, unless mandatory law provides for longer
periods. During such time, X-Rite will either replace or repair at its discretion defective parts free of
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recommendations, accompanying documentation, published specifications, and standard industry
practice; (ii) using the device in an operating environment outside the recommended specifications or
failure to follow the maintenance procedures in X-Rite’s accompanying documentation or published
specifications; (iii) repair or service by anyone other than X-Rite or its authorized representatives; (iv)
the failure of the warranted goods caused by use of any parts or consumables not manufactured,
distributed, or approved by X-Rite; (v) any attachments or modifications to the warranted goods that are
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not covered by the warranty.

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Contact the X-Rite Support or the nearest X-Rite Service Center, if you believe that the unit does not
work anymore or does not work correctly.

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Table of Contents

Overview and Setup 4

About this manual 4
Unpacking and Inspection 5
System Connections 5
Connecting the Vacuum Pump Only (optional) 6
Connecting the Foot Switch and Vacuum Pump (optional) 7
Installing the eXact InkKeyControl 2 Software (Optional) 8

System Requirements 8

Installing the Software 8
eXact Auto-Scan Indicator 8
Setting Up the eXact Instrument 9

Operating the System 12

Sheet Loading and Alignment 12
Measuring a Color Bar 13
Performing a Spot Color Measurement 14
Calibration 15

Appendices 16

Service Information 16
Troubleshooting 16
eXact Auto-Scan Reset 16
Cleaning the System 17

General eXact Auto-Scan Cleaning 17

System Contacts Cleaning 17

General eXact Cleaning 18

Cleaning the eXact Optics 18

Cleaning the eXact Calibration Plaque 18
Laser Alignment Procedure 19
eXact Auto-Scan Specifications 20
eXact Auto-Scan Vacuum/Foot Switch Interface Wiring 21

eXact Auto- Scan System

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Operation button and Instrument Indicator

(surrounds operation button)

eXact instrument

not included)

USB, vacuum
pump
adapter
connection
location

Scanning track with

Vacuum connector

Laser location

eXact charging

Vacuum Pump (optional)

Scanning trolley

Foot Switch (optional)

Overview and Setup

The eXact Auto-Scan system provides fast, press-side color control. The instrument can also be detached
from the scanning trolley to allow you to take spot check measurements.

station

(

vacuum holes

and AC

s

A series of small holes located in the surface of the
track hold down the press sheet when the optional
vacuum pump is connected.

The optional foot switch provides “hands-free”
measurement activation.

About this manual

This manual covers the installation, basic operation and maintenance of the system. Specific instructions

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for using the instrument with your software application can be found in the software online help.

Unpacking and Inspection

• eXact Auto-Scan

• Handled paper stop (2)

• Charging Adapter

• Vacuum pump (optional)

• USB interface cable

• Foot switch (optional)

• AC adapter (X-Rite P/N SE30-277) and line cord

• eXact InkKeyControl 2 software (optional)

• Paper stop / flat hold down magnet (4)

Power supply (2)

USB port (1)

Optional vacuum pump hose connection

Optional vacuum

USB cable

Computer

Ethernet port (not used)

Laser alignment wheel (refer to the

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 along with all the accessories. If the
original carton is not available, contact X-Rite to have a replacement shipped to you.

Packaging Contents:

System Connections

Note: Please allow the system to stabilize at room temperature before plugging the power supply into

an AC wall receptacle.

Operational hazard exists if a power supply other than X-Rite SE30-277 is used.

1. Plug one end of the USB cable into the port on your computer.

2. Plug the other end of the cable into the USB port (1) on the right side of the system.

3. Plug the input connector from the eXact Auto-Scan power supply into the input port (2) located on

the right side of the system.

eXact Auto- Scan System

Appendix)

pump/foot switch
connection

4. Plug the detachable line cord into the power supply and then plug the line cord into the AC wall

receptacle.

5. Connect the computer power supply, monitor, keyboard and mouse (if applicable) to the computer

according to the instructions supplied with those devices.

NOTE: Refer to the following pages for information on connecting the optional vacuum pump and foot
switch if required.

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Vacuum hose (1)

Vacuum pump cable (2)

Control box (3)

Voltage selection

)

Line cord (5)

Vacuum pump cable (2)

Vacuum hose (1)

Connector clip

Connecting the Vacuum Pump Only (optional)

1. Connect one end of the vacuum hose (1) to the barbed input fitting located on the vacuum pump,

and the other end to the barbed fitting on the right side of the system.

2. Plug one end of the vacuum pump cable (2) into the connecter on the control box (3) and the other

end of the cable into the connector on the right side of the system.

IMPORTANT: Refer to the bottom of the page for the proper procedure to remove the vacuum
pump cable connectors from the eXact Auto-Scan and control box.

3. Make sure the voltage selection switch (4) on the top of the control box (3) is set to the proper line

voltage for your region.

4. Connect the detachable line cord (5) to the control box (3), and then plug the line cord into an easily

accessible, grounded AC wall receptacle. Note: Only use appropriately approved AC Line Cord that
X-Rite provides. Any other AC Line cord can compromise the integrity of regulatory agencies
approvals for this product. Please contact X-Rite for replacement of the AC Line cord suitable
maintaining this products compliance.

switch (4

Proper Vacuum Pump Cable Removal Procedure

1. Press downward on the clip at the top of the

2. Slowly pull cable connector outward.

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cable connector.