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T
O
CONNECT
THE
DTP32
TO
THE
COMPUTER
1 Turn off the computer.
2 Plug the square end of the interface cable (looks like a modular phone plug) into the I/O
port on the side of the DTP32.
3 Attach the connector to the computer.
For a Windows computer, insert the 8-pin mini-DIN end of the interface cable into the 9-pin
DB9 Connector cable adapter. Insert the 9-pin end into the COM1 or COM2 port on the
computer and tighten the screws. If the available port on your computer is 25-pin, you must
use the 8-pin-to-25-pin adapter.
DB9 Connector cable adapter. Insert the 9-pin end into the COM1 or COM2 port on the
computer and tighten the screws. If the available port on your computer is 25-pin, you must
use the 8-pin-to-25-pin adapter.
For a Mac OS computer, connect the 8-pin mini-DIN plug directly into the serial port of
the computer.
the computer.
1
Square connector
1
1
Connect to computer
2
Unused connector
3
Connect to adapter
4
Square connector
5
Interface cable
1
2
3
4
5
1
Unused connector
2
Connect to serial port
1
2
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N
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:
For Mac OS computers with a USB port, you need an adapter to connect the DTP32
to your computer. For information about supported adapters, see the X-Rite, Inc. web site
(www.xrite.com).
(www.xrite.com).
4 Plug the small connector on the adapter cable into the side of the DTP32 and plug the
AC adapter into a wall outlet.
5 Turn on the computer.
6 Calibrate the DTP32 (see the following section).
7 Calibrate the Fiery X3eTY2 using ColorWise Pro Tools and the DTP32 (see
page 52
).
Calibrating the DTP32
You need the black-and-white X-Rite Auto-Cal Strip included with the DTP32.
Calibrating the DTP32 does not require ColorWise Pro Tools.
Calibrating the DTP32 does not require ColorWise Pro Tools.
T
O
CALIBRATE
THE
DTP32
1 Connect the DTP32 to the computer and supply power (see
page 89
).
2 From the Main Menu on the DTP32 display, press the p1 key once to reach p2.
3 Press the cal key.
Calibrating motor speed
is displayed, followed by
INSERT CAL STRIP
.
4 Insert the arrow end of the X-Rite Auto-Cal Strip into the 35mm slot on the front of the
DTP32 until it stops or the roller starts pulling the strip.
Reading
appears momentarily, followed by the density values and
CALIBRATION OK
. The
DTP32 automatically returns to the
MAIN MENU
.
If
UNRECOGNIZABLE STRIP
appears, repeat the process or try cleaning the strip (see the DTP32
Operating Manual).
Recalibrate the DTP32 at least once per month. If it is important to maintain consistent
color, calibrate the DTP32 every time you calibrate the Fiery X3eTY2. The DTP32 may also
warn periodically that it requires calibration.
color, calibrate the DTP32 every time you calibrate the Fiery X3eTY2. The DTP32 may also
warn periodically that it requires calibration.
1
Small connector
2
AC adapter
1
2
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Using the DTP32 Series II
To set up and calibrate the DTP32 Series II densitometer, see the documentation on the CD
that accompanies the instrument.
that accompanies the instrument.
Using the DTP41
ColorWise Pro Tools Calibrator supports the DTP41 spectrophotometer, a device that
measures density and color data. The DTP41 communicates directly with ColorWise Pro
Tools Calibrator, sending measurements to the Fiery X3eTY2 automatically.
measures density and color data. The DTP41 communicates directly with ColorWise Pro
Tools Calibrator, sending measurements to the Fiery X3eTY2 automatically.
Setting up the DTP41
Before you calibrate the Fiery X3eTY2, you must connect, configure, and calibrate the
DTP41 to prepare for measuring the printed patches. For additional information about
setting up and using the DTP41, see the documentation that accompanies the DTP41.
DTP41 to prepare for measuring the printed patches. For additional information about
setting up and using the DTP41, see the documentation that accompanies the DTP41.
T
O
CONNECT
THE
DTP41
TO
THE
COMPUTER
1 Turn off the computer.
2 Unpack the DTP41 and remove the spacer from the measurement page slot.
3 Plug the square end of the interface cable (looks like a modular phone plug) into the serial
interface connection on the side of the DTP41.
4 Attach the connector to the computer.
1
Measurement page slot
2
Alignment mark
3
Calibration strip entrance
4
Instrument button
5
LED indicator
6
Serial interface connection
7
Power input
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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For a Windows computer, insert the 8-pin mini-DIN end of the interface cable into the 9-pin
DB9 Connector cable adapter. Insert the 9-pin end into the COM1 or COM2 port on the
computer and tighten the screws. If the available port on your computer is 25-pin, you must
use the 8-pin-to-25-pin adapter.
DB9 Connector cable adapter. Insert the 9-pin end into the COM1 or COM2 port on the
computer and tighten the screws. If the available port on your computer is 25-pin, you must
use the 8-pin-to-25-pin adapter.
For a Mac OS computer, connect the 8-pin mini-DIN plug directly into the serial port of
the computer.
the computer.
N
OTE
:
For Mac OS computers with a USB port (for example, an iMac), you need an adapter
to connect the DTP41 to your computer. For information about supported adapters, see the
X-Rite, Inc. web site (www.xrite.com).
X-Rite, Inc. web site (www.xrite.com).
1
Connect to computer
2
Unused connector
3
Connect to adapter
4
Square connector
5
Interface cable
1
2
3
4
5
1
Unused connector
2
Connect to serial port
1
2
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