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Oc User manual

Oc CS550/CS6xx Pro Calibration

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Edition: 2010-09

Contents

Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction.........................................................................................................5 Basic system configuration.......................................................................6 Why calibration...........................................................................................7 Main steps in calibration...........................................................................8 Chapter 2 Check the print quality.......................................................................................9 2.0 Check the print quality.......................................................................10 Chapter 3 Controller calibration........................................................................................11 3.1 Calibrate the EFI controller ...............................................................12 Calibrate the EFI controller (software version 2 - system 8.2)..............13 Calibrate the EFI controller (software version 3 - system 9).................18 Calibration procedures for the EFI controller (software version 3 system 9).............................................................................................18 Calibrate the EFI controller (software version 3 - system 9)...........19 Create a custom calibration set and output profile.........................23 Use the calibration results in print jobs............................................26 3.2 Calibrate the Creo controller.............................................................28 3.3 Calibrate the Oc PRISMAsync controller........................................31 3.4 Check the print quality.......................................................................39 Chapter 4 Printer calibration.............................................................................................41 4.1 Perform the adjustment operation...................................................42 4.2 Adjust the white point (gamma offset).............................................45 4.3 Calibrate the controller......................................................................49 4.4 Check the print quality.......................................................................50 Chapter 5 Advanced calibration (EFI controller system 9).............................................51 Introduction...............................................................................................52 5.1 Print a calibration chart......................................................................53 5.2 Save the measurements....................................................................54 5.3 Measure the calibration chart ..........................................................56 5.4 Create a custom calibration set and output profile.........................58 5.5 Restore the saved measurements....................................................60 5.6 Set up the calibration target..............................................................61 5.7 Create a custom output profile.........................................................64

Contents

5.8 Import the custom output profile to the EFI controller...................65 5.9 Delete temporary output files...........................................................67 5.10 Calibrate the EFI controller (software version 3 - system 9).........68

Chapter 1 Introduction

Basic system configuration

Basic system configuration


The basic system configuration contains the following parts. Printer Controller Scanner. The basic system configuration has one of the following controllers Fiery PRO80/S450 65C-KM Color Server (IC303/IC305), default including a photo spectrometer Creo controller, IC304/IC304 Plus, default including a photo spectrometer Fiery X3e TY2 65C-KM (embedded controller (IC408) for which a photo spectrometer is optional. Oc PRISMAsync controller (Oc CS655 and Oc CS665 only) for which a photo spectrometer is optional. You can only calibrate a controller if you have a photo spectrometer.
Note:

Do not use the ColorCal / Off-the-glass method as described in the controller documentation.

Chapter 1 - Introduction

Why calibration

Why calibration
The printer is calibrated for a screen at installation and at every next service visit. The default screen is Dot 1. The Oc CS550/CS6xx Pro will hold on to the calibrated level of print quality by automatically performed adjustments. In normal circumstances there is no need to do additional calibrations. External circumstances, for example temperature, humidity and consumables change over time. These changes effect the colour reproduction. You can perform a calibration as described in this document to eliminate the effect of the external circumstance on the colour reproduction. There is no need or use to calibrate the scanner.

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Main steps in calibration

Main steps in calibration


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Main step

Sub-step

1. Check the print quality 2. Calibrate the controller

2.0 Check the print quality on page 10 3.1 Calibrate the EFI controller on page 12 or 3.2 Calibrate the Creo controller on page 28 or 3.3 Calibrate the Oc PRISMAsync controller on page 31 3.4 Check the print quality on page 39

Continue only if the colour reference chart does not meet your requirements.

The result of the controller calibration as checked in 3.2 normally meets the required print quality. If the print quality still does not meet your requirements, you can consider to proceed with the printer calibration. 3. Calibrate the printer 4.1 Perform the adjustment operation on page 42 1 4.2 Adjust the white point (gamma offset) on page 45
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4.3 Calibrate the controller on page 49 2 4.4 Check the print quality on page 50

Note:
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Calibration of your copy process only requires step 4.1 and 4.2.

Note:
2

Calibration of the printer requires calibration of the controller because the controller takes the printer settings into account at controller calibration.

Chapter 1 - Introduction

Chapter 2 Check the print quality

2.0 Check the print quality

2.0 Check the print quality


Introduction You can print the Oc Color Reference chart to check the print quality. You can download the print files used in this document form the Oc website. Before you print this chart, you need to warm up the machine. Before you begin Load the A4/Letter portrait reference media with the correct paper settings. Load the A3/Tabloid reference media with the correct paper settings.
Note:

Reference media is the media that you use mostly (bulk). The Oc reference media is Oc Top Color 90 g/m2.

Warm up the printer 1. Print the file 'Oc Startup Page.pdf'.

Result The Oc CS550/CS6xx Pro is warmed up and ready to evaluate the print quality.

Print the Oc Color Reference chart 1. Print the file 'Oc Color Reference Chart.pdf'.

Result The result is a printed Oc Color Reference chart to evaluate the print quality.

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Chapter 3 Controller calibration

3.1 Calibrate the EFI controller

3.1 Calibrate the EFI controller


This procedure describes the calibration of the EFI controller. In case of an IC408 you must run Command Workstation on a remote PC. In case of an IC305 you can run Command Station on the controller. What procedure you need to perform depends on the software version of the EFI controller you have. Calibrate the EFI controller (software version 2 - system 8.2) on page 13 Calibration procedures for the EFI controller (software version 3 - system 9) on page 18

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Calibrate the EFI controller (software version 2 - system 8.2)

Calibrate the EFI controller (software version 2 - system 8.2)


Introduction The external controller is either an EFI (IC303/IC305/IC408), a Creo (IC304/IC304Plus) or an Oc PRISMAsync controller. This procedure describes the calibration of the EFI controller. In case of an IC408 controller you must use CWS on a remote PC. Before you can calibrate the EFI controller you must print the calibration chart.

Print the calibration chart 1. From 'Command Workstation', click 'Server' - 'Manage color...'. 2. Click 'Calibrator'.

[1] Calibrator button

3. Select or check the measurement method.

[2] Measurement method selection list

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Calibrate the EFI controller (software version 2 - system 8.2)

4. Select the media you want to use for calibration.

[3] Media selection list

5. Click 'Print...' to set the print options and print the sorted patches chart.

[4] Print options button

6. Select the following settings. At 'Page Type', select '34 Sorted patches' for A3/Tabloid (recommended). Select '21 Sorted Patches' for A4/Letter. At 'Paper Size', select the setting according to the previous step. At 'Input tray', select the tray that contains the selected paper type and size. At 'Number of copies', select 5. Use the last print to calibrate.

At 'Show Advanced Options', check at 'Halftone' the correct screening. The default is 'Dot1'.

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Calibrate the EFI controller (software version 2 - system 8.2)

Click 'Print' to print the sorted patches chart.

[5] Print options lists and print button

7. Click 'OK' to close the information window.

Result The printer performs an automatic calibration adjustment and prints the sorted patches chart.

Measure the calibration chart 1. Place 5 blank sheets below the last print to calibrate the controller. 2. Click 'Measure...' to start the measurement.

[6] Measurement options button

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Calibrate the EFI controller (software version 2 - system 8.2)

3. Check the measurement options and click 'Measure'.

[7] Measurement button

4. Place the spectrometer in the cradle and click 'OK'.

[8] Spectrometer ready?

5. Follow the instructions in the EFI Spectrometer window precisely. Perform the following actions per colour. Position the spectrometer at the blinking red cross above the column with coloured patches. Hold down the spectrometer button and wait for the beep. Scan the column with patches slowly.

[9] Measurement instructions

6. Click 'OK'.

[10] Measurement successful?

7. Apply the calibration. Check 'Apply to all calibration sets' to use this calibration for all media.

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Calibrate the EFI controller (software version 2 - system 8.2)

Click 'Apply'.

[11] Apply the measurement for all media?

8. Click 'OK'.

[12] Calibration successful?

9. To calibrate per media, return to step 3 of the 'Print the patches chart' .

Note:

Follow both the above procedures per screen you use.

Result The EFI controller is calibrated.

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Calibration procedures for the EFI controller (software version 3 - system 9)

Calibrate the EFI controller (software version 3 - system 9)


Calibration procedures for the EFI controller (software version 3 - system 9)
The EFI controller is shipped with one or more output profiles and corresponding calibration sets. Check your situation in the table below to determine what to do.
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Media

Advised calibration procedure

The paper is recommended for the supplied output profile The paper is simular to the paper that is recommended for the supplied output profile

Use the supplied output profile See Calibrate the EFI controller (software version 3 - system 9) on page 19 Use the supplied output profile. If the output profile does not meet the required colour quality, you must create a calibration set or custom profile. See Calibrate the EFI controller (software version 3 - system 9) on page 19. Use the supplied output profile to calibrate the controller See Create a custom calibration set and output profile on page 23. Create a custom calibration set and custom profile. See Use the calibration results in print jobs on page 26.

The paper is simular to the paper that is recommended for the supplied output profile but uses different print settings The paper does not meet the desired colour quality with any supplied output profile

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Calibrate the EFI controller (software version 3 - system 9)

Calibrate the EFI controller (software version 3 - system 9)


Select the calibration device and calibration set 1. From 'Command Work Station 5', click 'Calibrate'.

[13] Calibrate button

2. At 'Select Measurement Method', select 'EFI Spectrometer ES-1000'. 3. At 'Calibration Set', select the media type for calibration. 4. Switch to 'Expert'.

Print the calibration chart 1. At 'General Management Page', click 'Print'.

[14] Calibrator window

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Calibrate the EFI controller (software version 3 - system 9)

2. Select the following settings.

[15] Print options window


At 'Page Type', select '34 Sorted patches' for A3/Tabloid (recommended). At 'Paper Size', select the setting according to the previous step. At 'Input tray', select the tray that contains the selected paper type and size. At 'Number of copies', select 5. Use the last print to calibrate.

3. Turn on the engine calibration once. Click 'Show Advanced Options' At 'Engine Calibration', select ''On'. Note: if required, calibrate the engine. The engine calibration takes several minutes.

Result The printer performs an automatic calibration adjustment and prints the sorted patches chart.

Measure the calibration chart 1. Place 5 blank sheets below the last print to calibrate the controller.

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2. Click 'Measure...' to start the measurement.

[16] Open the measurement options window

3. Check the measurement options and click 'Measure'.

[17] Start the measurement

4. Place the spectrometer in the cradle and click 'OK'.

[18] Spectrometer ready?

5. Follow the instructions in the EFI Spectrometer window precisely. Perform the following actions per colour. Position the spectrometer at the blinking red cross above the column with coloured patches. Hold down the spectrometer button and wait for the beep.

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Scan the column with patches slowly.

[19] Measurement instructions

6. Click 'OK'.

[20] Measurement successful?

7. At the 'Calibrator window', click 'Done'

Note:

Only one media type is calibrated. Calibrate again for other media types.

Result The EFI controller is calibrated.

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Create a custom calibration set and output profile

Create a custom calibration set and output profile


Introduction A custom calibration set is used to print on recommended paper for a supplied output profile but with different print settings.

Create a custom calibration set and output profile 1. From 'Command Workstation 5', click 'Calibrate'.

[21] Calibrate button

2. From the 'Calibrator window', at 'Name', click 'Manage...'.

[22] Manage option

3. Create a custom calibration set. At 'Calibration Set', select an existing calibration set Select or change the required settings The characters '_1' are added to the original name of the calibration set.

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Create a custom calibration set and output profile

Click 'Save'.

[23] Define the calibration settings

4. Save the custom calibration set. At 'Calibration Set Name:', enter the name of the custom calibration set. At 'Output profile:', select an output profile. Click 'OK'.

[24] Save the calibration settings

5. Click 'OK' to close the confirmation window.

[25] Confirmation window

Result The custom calibration set is ready for use. Continue with the procedure Calibrate the EFI controller (software version 3 - system 9) on page 19

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Note:

From the 'Manage...' window, you can also delete a calibration set. Be careful because the calibration set is deleted immediately without a confirmation warning.

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Use the calibration results in print jobs

Use the calibration results in print jobs


Introduction From the printer driver you can select a custom calibration set before you print the job.

Use the calibration results in print jobs 1. From the 'Properties' window, open the 'Colour' tab.

[26] Colour button

2. Select 'Basic settings'.

[27] Colour tab

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3. At 'Output profile:', select the profile of the corresponding calibration set.

[28] Output profile selection at the colour management window

4. Define the following settings. 'Page Type' 'Paper Weight' 'Screen' 'Glossy (on/off)' 5. Print the document.

Result The printer will calibrate before printing.

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3.2 Calibrate the Creo controller

3.2 Calibrate the Creo controller


Introduction The external controller is either an EFI (IC303/IC305/IC408), a Creo (IC304/IC304Plus) or an Oc PRISMAsync controller. This procedure describes the calibration of the Creo controller. At the beginning of the procedure you print a calibration chart that is used to calibrate the Creo controller.

Calibrate the Creo controller 1. Click 'Tools' - 'Calibration'. The 'Color Calibration' window opens. 2. Print the calibration chart. At 'Tray', select the location of the media you use mostly. At 'Media Type:', define the media you use mostly. At 'Screening:', define the screening you use. The default is 'Dot1' At 'Number of copies:', select 5. Use the last print to calibrate. Click 'Print' The printer performs an automatic calibration adjustment and makes the prints.

[29] Calibration chart settings

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3.2 Calibrate the Creo controller

3. Follow the instructions in the 'Color Calibration' window to perform the measurement.

[30] Measurement instructions

4. Click 'Next' after successful calibration.

[31] Calibration successful?

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3.2 Calibrate the Creo controller

5. Select the media for this calibration.

[32] Media selection window

6. Click 'Finish'. 7. Return to step 2 to calibrate other media you use.

Note:

Follow the above procedure per screen you use.

Result The Creo controller is calibrated.

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3.3 Calibrate the Oc PRISMAsync controller

3.3 Calibrate the Oc PRISMAsync controller


Introduction The external controller is either an EFI (IC303/IC305/IC408), a Creo (IC304/IC304Plus) or an Oc PRISMAsync controller. This procedure describes the calibration of the Oc PRISMAsync controller. At the beginning of the procedure you print a calibration chart that is used to calibrate the Oc PRISMAsync controller.

Print a calibration chart 1. From the 'System' view, press 'Calibrate'.

[33] 'System' view

The list of media families appears. 2. Select the 'Media family' you want to calibrate and press 'OK'.

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3.3 Calibrate the Oc PRISMAsync controller

You can not select a media family that has no media defined.

[34] Media families

The list of halftones for the selected media family appears. 3. Press the required halftone and press 'OK'.

[35] Halftones

The list of media for the selected media family appears.

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4. Select the media you want to calibrate and press 'OK'.

[36] Media

The calibration view appears 5. Press 'Print calibration chart'.

[37] Calibration view

The printer is now adjusting. 6. Please wait and check the progress at the upper left corner of the operator panel.

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3.3 Calibrate the Oc PRISMAsync controller

Result The printer prints a calibration chart for the selected media family, halftone and media.

Calibrate the Oc PRISMAsync controller 1. Press 'Calibrate meter' and follow the instructions.

[38] 'Calibrate meter' option

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2. Calibrate the meter.

[39] 'Place meter & push button'


Place the X-Rite i1 meter in the holder. Press the button of the meter. Please wait until the meter is calibrated.

3. Put 4 sheets of the same media as the calibration chart under the calibration chart.

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3.3 Calibrate the Oc PRISMAsync controller

4. Scan the rows of the coloured patches.

[40] 'Place meter & hold button'


Put the meter in the square at the left side of the first row. Press and hold the button of the meter until you hear a beep. Move the meter across the row of patches. Release the button of the meter. If the scan failed, select the current colour again on the operator panel and repeat the scan. If the can passed, repeat the previous actions for all other colours.

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5. Press 'OK' to close the calibration view.

[41] Calibration view with succeeded scans

6. Press 'Yes' to save and apply the calibration

[42] Calibration confirmation window

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3.3 Calibrate the Oc PRISMAsync controller

7. Select one of the following options.

[43] Continue window


Press 'Yes' to continue with the calibration procedure for another media family. Press 'No' to stop the calibration procedure.

Result The controller is calibrated for the selected media family, halftone and media. Repeat the calibration for every media family, halftone and media you use.

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3.4 Check the print quality

3.4 Check the print quality


Introduction The controller is now calibrated. You can print the Oc Colour Reference chart to check the print quality.

Print the Oc Color Reference chart 1. Print the file 'Oc Color Reference Chart.pdf'.

Result The result of the controller calibration as checked normally meets the required print quality. If the print quality still does not meet your requirements, you can consider to proceed with the printer calibration. The printer calibration can give a better result when the print quality of light colours and gradients is critical.

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3.4 Check the print quality

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Chapter 4 Printer calibration

4.1 Perform the adjustment operation

4.1 Perform the adjustment operation


Note:

Only perform the printer calibration if the result after controller calibration does not meet your requirements. In most cases the controller calibration will give the required result.

Perform the adjustment operation 1. Select the following buttons to open the 'Expert Adjustment Menu'. Utility / counter (key). '03 Machine Admin.Setting' '01 System Setting' '05 Expert Adjustment' 2. Select '08 Execute Adjust Operation'.

[44] Expert Adjustment Menu

3. Select the following buttons to define the adjustment items. 'Automatic Gamma Adj' 'Color Registration Adj.'

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'OK'

[45] Select Adjustment item

4. Select 'Exit' to start the automatic adjustment.

[46] Expert Adjustment Menu

The 'Machine' screen opens and displays 'Now adjusting'.

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4.1 Perform the adjustment operation

Result The automatic adjustment takes approximately 4 minutes. The machine displays 'Ready to print' when the adjustment is completed.

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4.2 Adjust the white point (gamma offset)

4.2 Adjust the white point (gamma offset)


Introduction Perform this adjustment when the colour reproduction in print mode differs from the copy mode. This procedure adjusts the colour gradation and background density in a high light area.
Note:

Perform this step for all screens.

Check and adjust the colour gradation 1. Select the following buttons to open the 'Expert Adjustment Menu'. Utility / counter (key). '03 Machine Admin.Setting' '01 System Setting' '05 Expert Adjustment' 2. Select '07 Quality Adjustment'.

[47] Expert Adjustment Menu

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4.2 Adjust the white point (gamma offset)

3. Select '01 Printer Gamma Offset Adj.'.

[48] Quality Adjustment Menu

4. Press 'Next' or 'Previous' to select the screen you want to adjust.

[49] Printer Gamma Offset Adjustment

5. Press 'Copy'. 6. Make sure the correct reference paper is selected (A4 or 8.5 X 11) and press the green 'Start' key. The calibration chart is printed.

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4.2 Adjust the white point (gamma offset)

7. Check the colour gradation with the calibration chart.

[50] Calibration chart


In the column below 1, no colours must be visible. In the column below 2, all colours must be slightly visible.

8. If the colour gradation does not meet the conditions mentioned in step 7, adjust the corresponding colours. The setting range is -128 (lighter) to +127 (darker). If a colour is visible in column 1 enter a lower (negative) value with the numeric buttons and press '<< SET'. If a colour is not visible in column 2 enter a higher (positive) value with the numeric buttons and press '<< SET'. 9. Repeat step 5 - 8 until the conditions mentioned in step 7 are met.

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4.2 Adjust the white point (gamma offset)

Check and adjust the background density 1. Check the grey radiation pattern at 1.

[51] Calibration Chart

2. If there is a colour cast at 1, then define the colour and adjust the value of the corresponding colour. 3. Press 'Copy'. 4. Make sure the correct reference paper is selected (A4 or 8.5 X 11) and press the green 'Start' key. The calibration chart is printed. 5. Repeat step 1 - 4 until the colour cast is gone.

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4.3 Calibrate the controller

4.3 Calibrate the controller


Calibrate the controller 1. You must calibrate the controller as described in chapter 3.

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4.4 Check the print quality

4.4 Check the print quality


Introduction The printer is now calibrated. You can print the Oc Colour Reference chart to check the print quality.

Print the Oc Color Reference chart 1. Print the file 'Oc Color Reference Chart.pdf'.

Result A printed Oc color reference chart to evaluate the print quality.

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Chapter 5 Advanced calibration (EFI controller system 9)

Introduction

Introduction
Introduction If none of the supplied output profiles meets the required colour quality, you must create the following items.

A custom calibration set A custom output profile

Attention:

Profile software is needed to create a new output profile.

Attention:

Each output profile must contain a calibration target. If there is no calibration target at import, the calibration target of the default output profile is added to the imported output profile.

Follow these steps accurately


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Step

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5.1 Print a calibration chart on page 53 5.2 Save the measurements on page 54 5.3 Measure the calibration chart on page 56 5.4 Create a custom calibration set and output profile on page 58 5.5 Restore the saved measurements on page 60 5.6 Set up the calibration target on page 61 5.7 Create a custom output profile on page 64 5.8 Import the custom output profile to the EFI controller on page 65 5.9 Delete temporary output files on page 67 5.10 Calibrate the EFI controller (software version 3 - system 9) on page 68

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5.1 Print a calibration chart

5.1 Print a calibration chart


Attention:

Make sure the printer is calibrated before you print a calibration chart.

Create a calibration chart 1. Load the media in the printer. 2. Locate the file for the calibration chart. Select the file according to your measurement device and paper type like ES1000_A3 for example. The files are located in Photoshop and Other Applications folder inside the following user_sw folders. Windows Color Files\Calibration Files\Halftone Calibration Files Mac Color Files: Calibration Files: Halftone Calibration Files 3. Import the file into the Hold-queue of 'Command Work Station'. 4. In 'Command Station 5', double-click the job to set the job properties. Set the appropriate media settings for your paper (e.g. paper type and paper tray). At 'ColorWise', turn the 'CMYK/Grayscale Source' off to print without calibration. If available, select the desired halftone setting 5. Print the job.

Result The calibration chart is printed.

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5.2 Save the measurements

5.2 Save the measurements


Attention:

Each output file requires a measurement. If the output file has no measurement at import, the measurement of the output profile is added to the imported profile.

Save the measurements 1. From 'Command Work Station 5', click 'Calibrate'. 2. Save the measurement.
Note:

You can skip this step if there is no need to preserve the existing measurements.

Select the 'Expert' mode. Make a note of the selected calibration set. You can use any calibration set for this procedure. Click 'Save to File...'

[52] Measurements

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5.2 Save the measurements

3. Select 'Measurement' and click 'OK'.

[53] Save as measurement

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5.3 Measure the calibration chart

5.3 Measure the calibration chart


Measure the calibration chart 1. Use the fifth print with 5 blank sheets below to calibrate the controller. 2. Click 'Measure...' to start the measurement.

[54] Open the measurement options window

3. Check the measurement options and click 'Measure'.

[55] Start the measurement

4. Place the spectrometer in the cradle and click 'OK'.

[56] Spectrometer ready?

5. Follow the instructions in the EFI Spectrometer window precisely. Perform the following actions per colour. Position the spectrometer at the blinking red cross above the column with coloured patches. Hold down the spectrometer button and wait for the beep.

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5.3 Measure the calibration chart

Scan the column with patches slowly.

[57] Measurement instructions

6. Apply the calibration. Check 'Apply to all calibration sets' to use this calibration for all media. Click 'Apply'. 7. Click 'OK'.

[58] Measurement successful?

8. At the 'Calibrator window', click 'Done'

Result The EFI controller is calibrated.

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5.4 Create a custom calibration set and output profile

5.4 Create a custom calibration set and output profile


Attention:

at 'Calibration Set', step 3 - bullet 3, make sure you select the same name that you used for measurement.

Attention:

at 'Output profile:', step 4 - bullet 2, you can select any output profile you like. The output profile is only used temporary.

Create a custom calibration set and output profile 1. From 'Command Workstation 5', click 'Calibrate'.

[59] Calibrate button

2. From the 'Calibrator window', at 'Name', click 'Manage...'.

[60] Manage option

3. Create a custom calibration set. At 'Calibration Set', select an existing calibration set Select or change the required settings The characters '_1' are added to the original name of the calibration set.

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5.4 Create a custom calibration set and output profile

Click 'Save'.

[61] Define the calibration settings

4. Save the custom calibration set. At 'Calibration Set Name:', enter the name of the custom calibration set. At 'Output profile:', select an output profile. Click 'OK'.

[62] Save the calibration settings

5. Click 'OK' to close the confirmation window.

[63] Confirmation window

Result

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5.5 Restore the saved measurements

5.5 Restore the saved measurements


Create a custom calibration set and output profile 1. Click 'From File...'. A browser window opens.

[64] From file...

2. Select the file with the saved measurements and click 'OK'.

[65] Measurement read

3. Click 'Apply'

[66] Apply

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5.6 Set up the calibration target

5.6 Set up the calibration target


Set up the calibration target 1. Make sure the correct custom calibration set is selected. 2. View the measurements

[67] View measurements


Select 'Measurements vs. Target'. Click 'View...'

3. Make a note of the measured D-Max values for C, M, Y and K.


Note:

the measured D-Max values are in the left column.

[68] Make sure you notice the left column

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4. From 'Command Work Station 5', go to 'Resources' > 'Profiles'

5. Select the created output profile and click 'Edit'. This profile is used temporary to set de D-Max values for your custom output profile.

[70] Profiles

6. Change the D-Max values according to the noticed values at step 3.

[71] The created output profile

7. Click 'Save' twice to store the custom output profile.

[72] The new D-Max values

8. From 'Device Center, go to 'Colour Setup' > 'Colour Management'.

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9. At 'Output profile:', select the custom output profile you changed.

[73] Output profile

10. Click 'Apply'.

Result The output profile you changed is the default profile now.

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5.7 Create a custom output profile

5.7 Create a custom output profile


1. Prepare to print the colour patches. Set the same print settings as in your custom calibration set. Set the output profile to be the temporary default output profile (the one you saved in the previous procedure). Set the CMYK/Grayscale Source option to 'None'. This ensures that your patches print only with the proper correction from calibration, without any other CMYK conversions. 2. Print the colour profile patches 3. Measure the colour profile patches to create a new output profile with your profiling application.
Note:

When you use EFI Color Profiler Suite, create output profiles without calibration targets. 4. Save the custom output profile to the default folder for profiles.

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5.8 Import the custom output profile to the EFI controller

5.8 Import the custom output profile to the EFI controller


Import the custom output profile to the EFI controller 1. In Device Center, go to 'Resources' > 'Profiles'. 2. Click 'Import' and browse to the location of your custom output profile.

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3. Import the custom output profile Select the custom output profile At 'Import Profile As' select 'Output'. Click 'Import'. The custom output profile is imported to the Fiery. The Output Profile Settings window appears. The calibration target of the default output profile is copied to the custom output profile.

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4. In the 'Output Profile Settings Window' window, confirm that your custom calibration set is selected. When the custom output profile is imported, the calibration set of the default output profile is associated to the custom output profile.

[76] Output profile settings window

Note:

Do not select any of the 4 media type's in the above window. 5. Click 'OK' to save the changes.

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Result The custom output profile now has the correct calibration target and is associated to the custom calibration set. You can now delete the temporary default output profile the controller.

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5.9 Delete temporary output files

5.9 Delete temporary output files


1. From the 'Device Center' window, go to 'Colour Setup' > 'Colour Management'. 2. At the 'Output profile:', select another profile than the temporary default output profile. This profile becomes the default profile. 3. From the 'Device Center' window, go to 'Resources' > 'Profiles'. 4. Select the temporary output profile and click 'Delete'. 5. Click 'Yes'.

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5.10 Calibrate the EFI controller (software version 3 - system 9)

5.10 Calibrate the EFI controller (software version 3 - system 9)


See Calibrate the EFI controller (software version 3 - system 9) on page 19.

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Index

Index
Calibration Creo controller ...............................................28 EFI controller .................................................13 main steps .........................................................8 Oc PRISMAsync controller ...........................31 why ...................................................................7 Color reference chart Color reference chart ......................................10 Configuration Configuration ...................................................6

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Print quality Print quality ...................................................10 after controller calibration ...............................39 after printer calibration ...................................50 at start ............................................................10

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Warm up Warm up ........................................................10

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