X-Rite 500 Series, Operator'S Manual

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3.
Continue with remaining 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 difference.
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 displayed
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.
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