EFI IQ-501 How To Use Manual page 2

How-To: Using the IQ-501 with the Fiery server
Objectives of this guide
The IQ-501 is an optional module installed after the print engine which allows for in-line real-time scanning
of both color patches and registration marks to ensure both color consistency and perfect registration during
a production run. In addition the IQ-501 is equipped with an in-line spectrophotometer which can be used in
conjunction with the in-line scanners for Fiery server calibration, color profiling and other color management
tools. This guide will show you how to engage and effectively use the IQ-501 from the IC-315, IC-313, and IC-
417 Fiery servers and the Fiery application on the AccurioPress C6100/6085, 2070/2070P.
IQ-501 Fiery Supported Features
• Auto Image Adjustment: This is an engine feature that constantly monitors both position and color quality
of a job. It prints both registration marks and color bars on the inboard and outboard edges of the media
to be scanned and analyzed by the IQ-501. The engine takes corrective action to ensure that both the
position and color quality is maintained throughout the job. Auto Image Adjustment is triggered from the Job
Properties of the job on the Fiery server.
• Fiery Calibration from the Press Control Panel: When performing Fiery server calibration from the
press control panel the IQ-501 can be engaged to simplify the calibration process. The calibration target is
automatically read by the IQ-501 and the calibration is updated on the Fiery server.
• Fiery Calibration from Fiery Color Profiler Suite (FCPS): A Fiery Color Profiler Suite software DVD is
included with each Fiery server in the top tray of the server shipping box. The Calibrator module does not
require a FCPS license, just the FCPS software. The IQ-501 can be selected from the Calibrator module
simplifying the calibration process.
• Printer Profiling using the Printer module of FCPS
module of FCPS you can choose the IQ-501 to read both the calibration targets and printer profiler targets,
simplifying and automating profile creation.
• G7 Calibration using the Printer module of FCPS
when creating a new calibration setting will print and scan the target if the IQ-501 is selected, making G7
optimization a simple and touchless process.
• Printer Match (common calibration) using the Printer Match module of FCPS
Match module allows you to use a common calibration method to build profiles that match multiple printers
of the same model. Both the calibration targets and printer profiler pages are automatically read when
choosing the IQ-501. This greatly facilitates and simplifies the process. You should have the IQ-501 option
on all presses being matched to take full advantage of this feature.
• Fiery Color Verifier with three reference preset choices
preference to the IQ-501: Fiery Color Verifier will allow you to choose from three reference presets that are
supported by the IQ-501: Fogra 2.2 media wedge, Fogra 3.0 media wedge and ISO12647-7 Control Wedge
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Note: Fiery Color Profiler Suite can be installed on any PC or Mac client that has network access to the Fiery
server, however it is recommended to install on the Fiery server itself if there is a FACI (direct connected monitor,
keyboard and mouse). A license is not required for using the calibration module. Please contact your sales
person or dealer/reseller should you require a FCPS license.
Purchase of the Fiery Color Profiler Suite software license option is required to activate this module.
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: When creating an output profile from the Printer
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: The G7 gray balance calibration target selection
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: If you set the FCPS verifier instrument
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: The FCPS Printer
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