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Overview and Setup

Instrument Description

X-RiteColor

®

DTP34 QuickCal Densitometer is a color measurement instrument that reports densitometric and dot

data. The instrument is designed to calibrate color output devices including large format printers, proofers, and
digitally connected color copiers. X-RiteColor

®

DTP34 QuickCal Densitometer is a “drop-in” replacement for the

X-Rite DTP32 instrument.

This manual covers the installation, calibration and maintenance of the X-RiteColor DTP34  QuickCal Densitometer.
Specific instructions for using the instrument with your third-party software program can be found in the third-party
software  documentation.

As the DTP34 QuickCal Densitometer is designed to be a drop-in replacement for the DTP32 Automatic Strip
Reading Densitometer, reflection versions, it will by default report itself as a DTP32.  Most existing software
packages will reference a DTP32 in their connection menu while newer software may use DTP34.  Select DTP34 if 
it is available, otherwise select the DTP32. Refer to Appendix B for further differences. See the Readme file on the
CD for any late changes or known issues.

Unpacking and Inspection

After removing the instrument from the shipping carton, inspect it for damage. If any damage has occurred during
shipping, immediately contact the transportation company. Do not proceed with installation until the carrier’s agent
has inspected the damage.

Your instrument was packaged in a specially designed carton to assure against damage. If shipment is necessary, the
instrument should be packaged in the original carton along with all the accessories. If the original carton is not
available, contact X-Rite to have a replacement shipped to you.

Interface Cable

Connection

Three Color

LED Indicators

Centerline Alignment Mark

Read Button

Centerline Alignment Mark

Center Notch

Содержание X-RiteColor DTP34

Страница 1: ...X RiteColor X RiteColor X RiteColor X RiteColor DTP34 DTP34 DTP34 DTP34 Q U I C K C A L D E N S I T O M E T E R Q U I C K C A L D E N S I T O M E T E R Users Manual Users Manual ...

Страница 2: ...ighted Any reproduction in whole or part is strictly prohibited reproduction in whole or part is strictly prohibited Publication of this informati Publication of this information does not imply any rights to on does not imply any rights to reproduce or use this reproduce or use this manual for any purpose other manual for any purpose other than installing operating or maintaining this instrument t...

Страница 3: ...ent LED Indicator 5 Calibration 6 Frequency of Calibration 6 Positioning the Instrument on the Calibration Reference 6 Quick Calibration 6 Full Calibration 6 Measurements 7 Measurement Notes and Tips 7 Strip Measurement 8 Spot Measurement 9 Troubleshooting and Service 10 Troubleshooting 10 Instrument Reset 11 Service Information 11 General Maintenance 12 Cleaning the Instrument 12 Cleaning the Ref...

Страница 4: ...s it will by default report itself as a DTP32 Most existing software packages will reference a DTP32 in their connection menu while newer software may use DTP34 Select DTP34 if it is available otherwise select the DTP32 Refer to Appendix B for further differences See the Readme file on the CD for any late changes or known issues Unpacking and Inspection After removing the instrument from the shipp...

Страница 5: ... not have a ON OFF switch USB Driver Installation Windows only A USB driver must be install in the computer to allow the instrument to work with your software application if the USB interface cable is used Follow the steps below to install the required USB driver 1 Make sure the switching power supply is plugged into the instrument and the computer in on 2 After the USB cable is plugged into your ...

Страница 6: ...Green there was an error in recognizing a barcode or the configuration failed Reread the entire barcode starting with the first pass Calibration Mode Solid Amber calibration is required before any measurements can be taken Slow Flashing Amber instrument calibration in progress strip being read Solid Green after Amber instrument calibration was successful and instrument is ready for use Error Reset...

Страница 7: ...d outline of the instrument Do Not move the instrument more than 25 6 35mm before reading the strip Quick Calibration A quick calibration can be performed at any time All that is required is that you scan the reflection reference as you would with any other strip A quick calibration should only be performed after a full calibration has been done The instrument comes from the factory with a full ca...

Страница 8: ...d Inspect the strip for spots or defects on the steps Defects may cause inaccurate measurements If a strip does not have the necessary 1 2 30 5mm unprinted leader before the first patch or a reading would cause one or more of the wheels to be off the sample follow the steps listed below 1 Obtain extra pieces of the sample stock 2 Position the pieces so that all four wheels of the instrument ride a...

Страница 9: ... strip to be measured The centering alignment marks should be centered on the strip patches 3 Press and hold the instrument button while rolling the QuickCal across the strip The LED indicators will slowly flash green during the reading For best results pause with the button depressed before starting a scan and release the button only after the scan has been completed 4 A successfully reading is v...

Страница 10: ...ure scan the Spot Read X Rite Setup Barcode enclosed 1 Select a desired target of at least 5 12 7mm diameter 2 Position the instrument to line up the center of the target with the instrument centering alignment marks and center notch The instrument may be placed or rolled into position over the target 3 Press and release the instrument button 4 A successfully reading is verified by a beep and soli...

Страница 11: ...mming instructions that came with your update QuickCal Densitometer and software not communicating Verify that the instrument LEDs indicate normal operation see Instrument LED Indicator If normal close and restart the software application If this does not work reboot the computer Remove power from the instrument reapply power and see if the condition is corrected Check for proper configuration set...

Страница 12: ...RiteColor Quick Cal Densitometer is covered by a one year limited warranty and should be referred to an authorized service center for repairs within the warranty period X Rite provides repair service to their customers Because of the complexity of the circuitry all repairs should be referred an authorized service center X Rite will repair any instrument past warranty The customer shall pay shippin...

Страница 13: ... the clean the instrument this will cause damage to the cover Cleaning the Instrument Wheels Turn the instrument upside down and clean the bottom plate surface and wheels with a lint free cloth Cleaning the Instrument Optics and Locating Wheel Carefully rotate instrument and blow short bursts of clean dry air into the measurement aperture and locating wheel This should remove any accumulated dust ...

Страница 14: ... I T O M E T E R 13 If required a new calibration reference can be ordered from X Rite Order calibration reference part number DTP34 100 KIT Always handle calibration reference by the edges ReflectionReference DTP34 100 ...

Страница 15: ...ontrast space between patches or 5D min difference between patches Measurement Rate 6 154mm sec maximum controlled by operator System Response ANSI ISO Status T Output Density Dot Dot or Reflectance Output has x10 capability Measurement Range 0 00D to 2 50D absolute Linearity 0 02D or 2 0 to 2 5D Repeatability 0 01D 0 to 2 5D Inter Instrument Agreement 0 02D or 2 0 to 2 5D Zero Stability 0 01D max...

Страница 16: ...sories Mac Serial Adapter P N SE108 DB9PA 01 25 Pin Serial Adapter P N SE08 231 01 Line Cords For the most recent list of supporting third party software see X RiteColor Enabled Partner literature item L11 031A and L11 031B or visit www x rite com support partners asp and browse to the Support and Training page Specifications and design subject to change without notice ...

Страница 17: ... require unique key sequences because it is software driven therefore these prompts can be ignored Calibration of the instrument Go to page 2 to Calibrate The DTP34 can be calibrated without using menus as is required for the DTP32 product A quick calibration can be initiated like any other reading and a full calibration is initiated by holding the button until the lights turn amber Please see the...

Страница 18: ...ash slowly between off and green the same as any normal scan Once the unit has recognized the initial barcode as being part of a set up barcode the LEDs will slowly flash between yellow and green This same flash pattern will continue while scanning continuation barcodes Upon completion of the entire set up barcode the LEDs will come on steady green indicating a successful completion REFER TO THE F...

Страница 19: ...D T P 3 4 D E N S I T O M E T E R 18 1 2 1 9 2 0 0 2 9 6 0 0 B a u d R a t e F i r s t s c a n 1 t h e n s c a n o n e 2 f o r t h e d e s i r e d s e t t i n g 2 1 2 0 0 2 2 4 0 0 2 4 8 0 0 ...

Страница 20: ...D T P 3 4 D E N S I T O M E T E R 19 1 2 O n 2 O f f A u t o t r a n s m i t F i r s t s c a n 1 t h e n s c a n o n e 2 f o r t h e d e s i r e d s e t t i n g ...

Страница 21: ...D T P 3 4 D E N S I T O M E T E R 20 1 2 O n 2 O f f D e c i m a l P o i n t F i r s t s c a n 1 t h e n s c a n o n e 2 f o r t h e d e s i r e d s e t t i n g ...

Страница 22: ...D T P 3 4 D E N S I T O M E T E R 21 1 2 O n 2 O f f T i m e s 1 0 F i r s t s c a n 1 t h e n s c a n o n e 2 f o r t h e d e s i r e d s e t t i n g ...

Страница 23: ...D T P 3 4 D E N S I T O M E T E R 22 1 2 O n 2 O f f D a t a A f t e r P a s s F i r s t s c a n 1 t h e n s c a n o n e 2 f o r t h e d e s i r e d s e t t i n g ...

Страница 24: ...D E N S I T O M E T E R 23 1 2 C a r r i a g e R e t u r n 2 C a r r i a g e R e t u r n a n d L i n e F e e d D e l i m i t e r F i r s t s c a n 1 t h e n s c a n o n e 2 f o r t h e d e s i r e d s e t t i n g ...

Страница 25: ...E T E R 24 1 2 S p a c e 2 C o m m a S e p a r a t o r F i r s t s c a n 1 t h e n s c a n o n e 2 f o r t h e d e s i r e d s e t t i n g 2 C a r r i a g e R e t u r n a n d L i n e F e e d 2 C a r r i a g e R e t u r n 2 T a b ...

Страница 26: ...D T P 3 4 D E N S I T O M E T E R 25 1 2 O f f 2 M i n M i n M a x F i r s t s c a n 1 t h e n s c a n o n e 2 f o r t h e d e s i r e d s e t t i n g 2 M a x 2 M i n a n d M a x ...

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