X-Rite 890, Operation Manual, Page: 30 / 52

S E C T I O N F O U R
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3. Measure strip
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For paper strips, adjust the paper guides according to the number
displayed on the screen. If multiple pass, note what color is to be
measured first. Insert strip until it comes to rest against the drive rollers.
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For film strips, note insertion direction and insert strip into the 35mm
slot until it comes to rest against the drive rollers.
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For printer balance strips, note insert direction and center bull’s-eye
over middle diamond. Slide paper guides next to strip and insert strip
until it comes to rest against the drive rollers.
20 10 10 30
20 30
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The densitometer indicates that processing is taking place and the
measurement status. If a paper strip is measured that has multiple passes,
the display indicates the pass to insert.
PROCESSING...
PASS #1 of 1 OK!
NOTE: If INVALID READING, UNRECOGNIZABLE STRIP , or BUFFER
OVERFLOW messages display after a measurement, re-read strip. If the same
message appears after re-reading strip, refer to Appendix B of this manual.
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Transmitting Data momentarily appears in the display screen (if auto
transmit is enabled in Configuration Options), indicating measurement
data is being transmitted out the I/O port.
TRANSMITTING
DATA
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The instrument screen displays the RGB measurement results. Refer to
next page for procedure to view field results.
r.rr g.gg b.bb
Stain
exit
Paper Guide
35mm Slot
Center Diamond
Paper Guide