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5 Use the AC adapter to provide power.
Plug the small connector on the adapter cable into the power input of the DTP41 and plug
the AC adapter into the power cord. Plug the power cord into a wall outlet.
the AC adapter into the power cord. Plug the power cord into a wall outlet.
6 Turn on the computer.
7 Calibrate the DTP41 using ColorWise Pro Tools (see the following section).
8 Calibrate the Fiery X3eTY2 using ColorWise Pro Tools and the DTP41 (see
page 54
).
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To calibrate the Fiery X3eTY2 using the DTP41, make sure that the black box
mounted on the back of the densitometer is set to the “BL” position as shown in the following
illustration.
illustration.
1
AC adapter
2
Power cord
3
Small connector
1
2
3
1
Black box set to BL position
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Calibrating the DTP41
For the best color accuracy, calibrate the DTP41 every time you calibrate the Fiery X3eTY2.
Initiate the calibration sequence in ColorWise Pro Tools Calibrator as part of the process of
Fiery X3eTY2 calibration. The computer may also prompt you to calibrate the DTP41.
Initiate the calibration sequence in ColorWise Pro Tools Calibrator as part of the process of
Fiery X3eTY2 calibration. The computer may also prompt you to calibrate the DTP41.
You can also initiate calibration of the DTP41 using the Instrument button on the DTP41.
For more information about this method, see the documentation that accompanies the
DTP41.
For more information about this method, see the documentation that accompanies the
DTP41.
Multiple users can connect to one Fiery X3eTY2 server with ColorWise Pro Tools, but only
one user at a time can use Calibrator. If you try to calibrate when another user is already using
Calibrator, an error message appears.
one user at a time can use Calibrator. If you try to calibrate when another user is already using
Calibrator, an error message appears.
You need the Color Reflection Reference strip that is included with the DTP41. Remove the
strip from the protective envelope, handling it by the edges only. Keep the strip free of dust
and smudges and always store it in the protective envelope.
strip from the protective envelope, handling it by the edges only. Keep the strip free of dust
and smudges and always store it in the protective envelope.
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1 Connect the DTP41 to the computer and supply power (see
page 91
).
2 Start Calibrator.
For instructions on starting Calibrator, see
page 46
.
3 Choose DTP41 as the measurement method.
4 Click Measure in the Get Measurements pane.
5 Click Measure in the Measurement Options dialog box.
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6 Choose the appropriate COM port for the DTP41 from the Available Ports menu.
The Instructions field displays instructions for selecting the port.
7 Click Utilities.
The Utilities dialog box appears.
To view version and serial number information, click Show DTP-41 Info and then
click Done.
click Done.
8 Click Calibrate DTP-41.
The Instrument Calibration dialog box appears.
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9 If you have not already done so, remove the shipping spacer from the measurement
page slot.
10 Insert the end of the Color Reflection Reference strip with the arrow into the calibration strip
entrance on the DTP41, centering it below the alignment mark (see the diagram on
page 91
).
Insert the strip about 3 inches, past the front idler rollers, until it rests against the rear
drive rollers.
drive rollers.
11 Click Read Reference.
The DTP41 pulls the calibration strip through automatically.
A message appears in the Status area when calibration is finished.
12 Click Done to close the Instrument Calibration dialog box.
13 Close the Utilities dialog box.
This completes DTP41 calibration.
Your computer prompts you when the DTP41 requires calibration. When the prompt
message appears, click Calibrate Now and follow the instructions, starting with
message appears, click Calibrate Now and follow the instructions, starting with
step 8
on
page 95
.
After calibrating the DTP41, calibrate the Fiery X3eTY2 (see
page 54
).
Using the ED-100
The ED-100 is a hand-held instrument that measures the density of printed ink and toner.
Like the DTP32, the ED-100 is a reflection
Like the DTP32, the ED-100 is a reflection
densitometer
that you can use to calibrate the
Fiery X3eTY2.
The ED-100 is available as a separately purchased option.
Setting up the ED-100
To use the ED-100 for calibration purposes, you must first set it up for use with your
computer. For complete instructions on setting up the ED-100, see the documentation that
accompanies the ED-100.
computer. For complete instructions on setting up the ED-100, see the documentation that
accompanies the ED-100.
The following illustration shows the components of the ED-100.
1
Indicator light
2
Measure button
3
Sample aperture
(underneath)
(underneath)
1
2
3
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