Connecting A Personal Computer - Konica Minolta CM-3700A Instruction Manual

Connecting a Personal Computer

Connect the instrument to a PC with the supplied USB cable IF-A21 (3 m).
Memo • To connect the instrument with a PC, it is recommended that you use software that enables connection
and operation of the instrument (such as the optional Color Management Software SpectraMagic™ NX).
• The USB communication port of the instrument conforms to USB 1.1.
{ To connect the instrument to a PC, you need to install the USB driver dedicated to the CM-3700A. Install
the USB driver supplied with the software that enables connection and operation of the instrument.
{ The instrument is not designed to be powered via the USB cable. You need to connect the AC adapter.
{ Make sure that the USB connector plug is oriented correctly and connected securely.
{ When connecting/disconnecting the USB cable, be sure to hold the connector plug. Do not pull on or
forcibly bend the cable. Otherwise, wire breakage may result.
{ Make sure that the cable has sufficient length. Putting tension on the cable may cause connection failure
or wire breakage.
{ To connect the USB cable connector, check the shape of the receptacle (connection terminal) and insert
the connector fully until it is secured.
Operating Procedure
In general, a USB cable can be connected/disconnected while the instrument is turned ON; however,
you need to turn OFF the instrument in the procedure below. See P.14 for how to connect the AC adapter
and P.15 for how to switch the power on and off.
1.
Turn OFF the instrument (Press the "  " side
of the Power switch.).
2.
Connect the B connector of the USB cable to
the USB connection terminal (B type) of the
instrument.
{ Fully insert the connector and ensure secure
connection.
3.
Connect the A connector of the USB cable to
the USB port of the PC.
4.
Connect the AC adapter and turn ON the
instrument (Press the " I " side of the Power switch.).
{ When you are prompted to install the USB driver,
specify the USB driver included with the software
or the white calibration data CD and complete
the installation.
{ When using the optional Color Management
Software SpectraMagic™ NX, refer to the
SpectraMagic™ NX Installation Guide.
{ After installation of the USB driver has finished,
switch the instrument off for a few seconds and
then switch it back on.
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