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  • Page 1 Densi E ye ™ Reference Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    X-Rite DensiEye 100 and 700 Contents General ........................... 3 1.1. Introduction ........................... 3 1.2. Safety instructions ......................... 4 1.3. Package contents ........................5 1.4. Packaging and transport ....................... 5 Operation ..........................6 2.1. Functional elements ......................6 2.2. Release and lock measuring head ..................6 2.2.1.
  • Page 3 Language ............................. 40 USB Interface ........................41 7.1. USB Driver Installation ......................41 7.2. USB Interface Protocol ......................41 DensiEye 100 to 700 Upgrade ..................... 41 Maintenance and Care ......................43 9.1. Reset ........................... 43 9.2. Total Reset .......................... 43 9.3.

  • Page 4: General

    Its high measurement accuracy makes this a truly unique instrument. In this reference manual, all functionality of the DensiEye 100 and DensiEye 700 is explained in step by step detail. For a quick first start, please refer to the quick start guide, which enables you to use your new instrument immediately.

  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    X-Rite DensiEye 100 and 700 1.2. Safety instructions The X-Rite DensiEye is not for use in an explosive environment Do not expose the DensiEye to strong electromagnetic fields. For safety reasons, the DensiEye should be operated at ambient temperatures between 10°C / 50°F and 40°C / 104°F with a relative air humidity of 20% to 80% (non-condensing).

  • Page 6: Package Contents

    X-Rite DensiEye 100 and 700 1.3. Package contents Item Name DensiEye Calibration card USB cable Quick start guide Device certificate Registration card CD with operating instructions and software Device case 1.4. Packaging and transport Always use the original packaging to transport the DensiEye.

  • Page 7: Operation

    X-Rite DensiEye 100 and 700 2. Operation 2.1. Functional elements Enter button PASS/FAIL Up button Indicator Display Down button Reset button Measuring diaphragm USB Interface Batteries Locking button 2.2. Release and lock measuring head 2.2.1. Release measuring head • Slide the locking button on the left side to the back to release the measuring head.

  • Page 8: Pass/Fail Indicator

    X-Rite DensiEye 100 and 700 2.3. Factory defaults • Absolute/Difference values: Absolute • White base: Paper • Reference set: 1 reference set • Filter/color selection: Auto • Pass/Fail indicator: • Scale graduation for print characteristic: • Number of decimal places for densities: •...

  • Page 9: Factory Settings

    Button(s) Description Enter + Measure White measurement Reset Auto mode (DensiEye 700) or Density (DensiEye 100) is selected in the main menu All settings are retained Reset + Enter Auto Mode function is pre-selected in the main menu All settings are reset to factory settings The reference- and tolerance values are retained The calibration is reset.

  • Page 10: Symbols And Their Functionality

    X-Rite DensiEye 100 and 700 2.6. Symbols and their functions Symbol Name Description Return Return to next menu level up, accepts data Measure paper white / Measure absolute white Paper reference (calibration) Filter selection Select density filter (automatic or manual)

  • Page 11: Display And Pass/Fail Indicator

    X-Rite DensiEye 100 and 700 2.7. Display and Pass/Fail indicator 2.7.1. Display layout The display is divided into 5 areas: • Header -> Display the name of the basic function • Help area -> Display help on the specific function •...

  • Page 12: Pass/Fail Information

    X-Rite DensiEye 100 and 700 2.7.4. Pass/Fail information display After setting up reference and tolerance values for density, dot gain (DensiEye 700 only) and gray balance, the Pass/Fail function can indicate corrective measures to the right of the measurement values.

  • Page 13: Measurement Functions

    X-Rite DensiEye 100 and 700 3. Measurement Functions 3.1. Auto Mode (DensiEye 700 only) • The instrument identifies Solid, Halftone, Trapping or Gray Balance patches automatically and the display shows the corresponding measurement values • The Paper White measurement is performed automatically if the White Base is set to Absolute Auto or Paper Auto in the Function Settings.
  • Page 14 X-Rite DensiEye 100 and 700 • Measure any patch (Solid, Halftone, Trapping or Gray Balance) o The output area shows the measurement values of the last patch: Absolute or difference values for solid density and the corresponding color Halftone reference and dot gain value and the corresponding color...

  • Page 15: Density

    X-Rite DensiEye 100 and 700 3.2. Density 3.2.1. Density (Paper) • Set White Base to Paper or Paper Auto in the Function Settings • Make sure the instrument is calibrated for paper white base • Set reference values in the References menu •...

  • Page 16: Density (Absolute)

    X-Rite DensiEye 100 and 700 3.2.2. Density (Absolute) • Set White Base to Absolute or Absolute Auto in the Function Settings • Make sure the instrument is calibrated for absolute white base • Set reference values in the References menu •...

  • Page 17: Dot Gain

    X-Rite DensiEye 100 and 700 3.3. Dot Gain (DensiEye 700 only) • Dot gain is a densitometric function based on paper white • Make sure the instrument is calibrated for paper white base • Set reference values in the References menu •...
  • Page 18 X-Rite DensiEye 100 and 700 • Measure 2. Halftone (if activated) o The output field displays solid density, 1. and 2. halftone reference and dot gain values • Measure 3. Halftone (if activated) o The output field displays 1., 2. and 3. halftone reference and dot gain values •...

  • Page 19: Trapping

    X-Rite DensiEye 100 and 700 3.4. Trapping (DensiEye 700 only) • Trapping is a densitometric function based on paper white • Make sure the instrument is calibrated for paper white base • Select Trapping in the main menu o The status displays the current filter/color •...

  • Page 20: Gray Balance

    X-Rite DensiEye 100 and 700 3.5. Gray Balance 3.5.1. Gray Balance (Paper) • Set White Base to Paper or Paper Auto in the Function Settings • Make sure the instrument is calibrated for paper white base • Set reference values in the References menu •...

  • Page 21: Gray Balance (Absolute)

    X-Rite DensiEye 100 and 700 3.5.2. Gray Balance (Absolute) • Set White Base to Absolute or Absolute Auto in the Function Settings • Make sure the instrument is calibrated for absolute white base • Set reference values in the References menu •...

  • Page 22: Dot Area

    X-Rite DensiEye 100 and 700 3.6. Dot Area (DensiEye 700 only) • Dot Area is a densitometric function based on paper white • Make sure the instrument is calibrated for paper white base • Select Dot Area in the main menu o The status displays the current filter/color •...

  • Page 23: Print Characteristic

    X-Rite DensiEye 100 and 700 3.7. Print Characteristic (DensiEye 700 only) • Print Characteristic is a densitometric function based on paper white • Make sure if instrument is calibrated for paper white base • Set Scale Graduation (e.g. 10%) in the Function Settings menu •...
  • Page 24 X-Rite DensiEye 100 and 700 • Select View / Edit o A vertical bar points to the last measured halftone o Use the Up/Down button to select and view the desired halftone o Re-measure the desired halftone o Press the Enter button to exit the View / Edit mode •...

  • Page 25: References

    X-Rite DensiEye 100 and 700 4. References • Set White Base to Paper or Paper Auto and Absolute or Absolute Auto in the Function Settings • Make sure that the instrument is calibrated for paper or absolute white base •...

  • Page 26: Solid Reference

    X-Rite DensiEye 100 and 700 4.2. Solid reference • Reference values are referenced to paper white or absolute white base • Measured reference values appear in a table with solid density reference and tolerance values for cyan, magenta, yellow and black •...

  • Page 27: Measure Solid Reference Values (Absolute)

    X-Rite DensiEye 100 and 700 4.2.3. Measure Solid reference values (Absolute) • Set White Base to Absolute or Absolute Auto in the Function Settings • Make sure that the instrument is calibrated for absolute white base • Select Solid o The output area displays a table with solid density reference and tolerance...

  • Page 28: Halftone And Dot Gain

    X-Rite DensiEye 100 and 700 4.3. Halftone and Dot Gain (DensiEye 700 only) • Halftone reference values, dot gain reference and tolerance values can be edited • Select Halftone 1, Halftone 2, or Halftone 3 o The output area displays a table with halftone and dot gain reference values and dot gain tolerance values for cyan, magenta, yellow and black •...

  • Page 29: Gray Balance

    X-Rite DensiEye 100 and 700 4.4. Gray Balance • Reference values are referenced to paper white or absolute white base • Measured reference values appear in a table with solid density reference and tolerance values for cyan, magenta, yellow and black •...

  • Page 30: Edit Gray Balance Reference And Tolerance Values (Paper)

    X-Rite DensiEye 100 and 700 4.4.2. Edit Gray Balance reference and tolerance values (Paper) • Set White Base to Paper or Paper Auto in the menu Function Settings • Make sure that the instrument is calibrated for paper white base •...

  • Page 31: Edit Gray Balance Reference And Tolerance Values (Absolute)

    X-Rite DensiEye 100 and 700 4.4.4. Edit Gray Balance reference and tolerance values (Absolute) • Set White Base to Absolute or Absolute Auto in the Function Settings • Make sure that the instrument is calibrated for absolute white base •...

  • Page 32: Calibration

    X-Rite DensiEye 100 and 700 5. Calibration 5.1. Calibration (paper white base) • In the graphic arts industry, measurements with paper white base are the preferred operating mode. All measurements are relative to paper white • Check the calibration once a month and recalibrate the instrument if necessary •...

  • Page 33: Calibration (Paper)

    X-Rite DensiEye 100 and 700 5.1.2. Calibration (Paper) • Select Calibration in the main menu • Measure Paper White on the calibration card • After the measurement, the message box briefly displays “White Measurement done” • Measure the solid patches Black, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow on the calibration card •...

  • Page 34: Calibration (Absolute White Base)

    X-Rite DensiEye 100 and 700 5.2. Calibration (absolute white base) • Measurements with absolute white base are required for applications which specifically call for absolute white as white base • Measurement values are referenced to absolute white for density and gray balance •...

  • Page 35: Calibration (Absolute)

    X-Rite DensiEye 100 and 700 5.2.2. Calibration (Absolute) • Select Calibration in the main menu • Measure Paper White on the calibration card • Measure the solid patches Black, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow on the calibration card o Instrument displays measurement values •...

  • Page 36: Density Calibration Reference

    Do not use the X-Rite calibration cards after the expiration date • Always keep the X-Rite calibration card in its protective cover in a dry place • Treat the calibration card with care and make sure not to scratched or soiled the measurement patches •...

  • Page 37: Settings

    X-Rite DensiEye 100 and 700 6. Settings 6.1. Function settings • Select Function Settings in the main menu o The symbol area displays symbols for Pass/Fail, white base, scale gradation, and decimal places 6.1.1. Pass / Fail indicator • The Pass/Fail indicator can be switched On and Off •...
  • Page 38 X-Rite DensiEye 100 and 700 6.1.2. White base • Depending on the application, you can select Paper or Paper Auto and Absolute or Absolute Auto as white base • In Auto Mode, Paper Auto causes an automatic paper white measurement •...
  • Page 39 X-Rite DensiEye 100 and 700 6.1.3. Scale graduation (DensiEye 700 only) • Set an application related scale graduation before measuring a Print Characteristic • Select Scale Graduation o The output field displays the current setting • Press the Enter button to open the pop-up screen •...

  • Page 40: Device Settings

    X-Rite DensiEye 100 and 700 6.2. Device settings • Select Device Settings in the main menu o The symbol area displays the symbols for Display Orientation, Instrument Type and Language 6.2.1. Display orientation • The display can be rotated for right or left handed operation •...

  • Page 41: Language

    X-Rite DensiEye 100 and 700 6.2.3. Language • The texts can be displayed in different languages • Select Language o The output area displays the current language • Press the Enter button to open the pop-up screen • Select Language o The output area displays the current language •...

  • Page 42: Usb Interface

    X-Rite DensiEye 100 and 700 7. USB Interface 7.1. USB Driver installation Procedure: • Insert DensiEye Application CD into the CD-Drive • Connect the USB cable to the DensiEye and the computer • The Plug&Play window appears. Select the driver on the CD •...
  • Page 43 X-Rite DensiEye 100 and 700 8. Upgrade DensiEye 100 to 700 You can upgrade the DensiEye 100 to the full functionality of the DensiEye 700 by entering a special 4 digit code (for example: 1679). Please contact your X-Rite dealer with the serial number of your instrument to purchase the upgrade code.

  • Page 44: Maintenance And Care

    X-Rite DensiEye 100 and 700 9. Maintenance and Care Reset If the instrument is unresponsive, the microprocessor may be locked up. This can happen after changing batteries or another disruption. Press the Reset button (red button on the bottom side of the measuring head). The instrument restarts and displays the the status of the DensiEye as follows: •...

  • Page 45: Instrument Type Information

    X-Rite DensiEye 100 and 700 Instrument type information If you have technical questions always mention device type, serial number and firmware version Procedure: • Select Device Settings in the main menu • Select Instrument Type o The output field displays instrument information...

  • Page 46: Replacing The Batteries

    X-Rite DensiEye 100 and 700 Replacing the batteries • The batteries must be replaced after approximately 500,000 measurements • The DensiEye monitors the battery voltage. If the batteries are low, the instrument displays an empty batteries symbol • Replace the batteries as soon as possible Procedure: •...

  • Page 47: Firmware Upgrade

    X-Rite DensiEye 100 and 700 9.5. Firmware upgrade Required: • Download Software ”X-Rite Firmware Downloader” • DensiEye Firmware • USB cable Procedure: • Connect the DensiEye with the data cable • Press the Reset button and keep it pressed •...

  • Page 48: Warranty Registration

    • X-Rite recommends annual recertification of the DensiEye reflectance densitometer • Contact your X-Rite dealer or your nearest X-Rite Service Center for more information on the recertification process 9.8. Service • Do not attempt to repair the X-Rite DensiEye yourself •...

  • Page 49: Specifications

    X-Rite DensiEye 100 and 700 10. Specifications 10.1. Functions • Automatic color recognition (CMYK) • Automatic patch type recognition (Solid, Halftone, Trapping, Gray Balance) (DensiEye 700 only) • Automatic paper white measurement • Density, Density difference • Dot Gain (shadow, half tone, highlight) (DensiEye 700 only) •...
  • Page 50 Corporate Headquarters - USA 4300 44th Street SE Grand Rapids, Michigan 49512 Phone 1 800 248 9748 or 1 616 803 2100 Fax 1 800 292 4437 or 1 616 803 2705 Corporate Headquarters - Europe Althardstrasse 70 8105 Regensdorf Switzerland Phone (+41) 44 842 24 00 Fax (+41) 44 842 22 22...

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