Connecting A Personal Computer - Konica Minolta CF-300 Instruction Manual

Connecting a Personal Computer

The instrument is connected to a PC using either the included IF-A19
USB cable (2 m) or optional IF-A12 RS-232C cable (2m).
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 DX).
• The USB communication port of the instrument conforms to USB 2.0.
c To connect the instrument to a PC, you need to install the USB driver dedicated to the CF-300. Install
the USB driver supplied with the software that enables connection and operation of the instrument.
c The instrument is not designed to be powered via the USB cable. You need to connect the AC adapter.
c Make sure that the USB connector plug is oriented correctly and connected securely.
c 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.
c Make sure that the cable has sufficient length. Putting tension on the
cable may cause connection failure or wire breakage.
c To connect the USB cable connector, check the shape of the receptacle (connection
terminal) and insert the connector fully until it is secured.
When using the optional RS-232C cable
c Screwing the connector to the port eliminates any worries of the cable disconnecting accidentally.
c Always turn power to this instrument and PC OFF before connecting the two.
c For RS-232C communications, connect this instrument to a PC using the optional RS-232C cable.
Do not use a commercially available USB-serial converter cable or adapter.
Operating Procedure
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 "
the Power switch.).
2
. Connect the B connector of the USB cable to the
USB port (B type) ① on the instrument. If using
the optional RS-232C cable, connect the cable
to ② .
{ Fully insert the connector and ensure secure
connection.
3
. Connect the A connector of the USB cable to the
USB port ① on the PC. If using the optional IF-
A12 RS-232C cable, connect the cable to ② .
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 DX, refer to the SpectraMagic DX 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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