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HP IndiChrome User Manual

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  • Page 1 HP IndiChrome Ink Mixing System User guide...
  • Page 2 HP IndiChrome Ink Mixing System User guide...
  • Page 3 Microsoft Corp. All other products or name brands are trademarks of their respective holders. The HP Indigo press is a Class 1 Laser Product containing high voltage power supplies and laser light sources. There is no danger to persons or...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    HP IndiChrome Wizard ........
  • Page 5 Introduction ........... . . 84 HP IndiChrome window customization ....... . 85 Changing the ink mix details panel background color .
  • Page 6 Appendix A Special options, basic concepts, and spare parts (all presses) Special options ..........94 Setting the mix precision .
  • Page 7 6 Contents ENWW...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    Introduction This chapter contains the following sections: User guide introduction User guide structure Conventions used in this guide System requirements Hardware configuration Consumables Important system information and limitations ENWW...

  • Page 9: User Guide Introduction

    It is often desirable to print with spot color inks in addition to the Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black (CMYK) process colors. The HP Indigo presses enable you to use such special inks. The HP IndiChrome ink mixing system (IMS) gives you the capability of preparing the special ink you require by mixing inks from a set of basic inks.

  • Page 10: Conventions Used In This Guide

    Appendix B. Service and support. Provides contact details for obtaining service and support. Conventions used in this guide This guide uses the following documentation conventions: Keyboard keys to press appear in all uppercase, for example: Press the SHIFT key. Menu options appear in bold type, for example: From the File menu, click New. Options in dialog boxes appear in bold type, for example: After selecting the options in the Print dialog box, click OK.

  • Page 11: System Requirements

    133 MHz, or faster, computer; at least 16 MB RAM; Windows 95 or higher; at least 5 MB free disk space; one free serial port; at least 16 bit or 64 K colors. Operational Local Area Network (LAN): your computer and the HP Indigo press computer must be nodes on the LAN.

  • Page 12: Hardware Configuration

    Japanese kit: 103 VAC ±6 / 60 Hz, 115 VAC ±6 / 50 Hz Hardware configuration The HP IndiChrome ink mixing system contains the following hardware components: Spectrophotometer The spectrophotometer measures colors. It is connected to a serial port on the computer.
  • Page 13 Dispensing unit The dispensing unit dispenses basic inks into a receiving can. Dispensing unit Coarse button Fine button Dispensing unit Shaker The shaker thoroughly mixes the prepared custom ink can. Plate Safety adjusting cover handle Upper plate Shaker plates Timer knob Shaker 12 Chapter 1 Introduction...
  • Page 14 Air compressor The air compressor is used for operating the dispensing unit. Air valve Air inlet Outlet pressure Air filter knob On/off switch Air outlet Outlet pressure gauge European air compressor Air valve Air inlet Air filter Outlet pressure On/off knob switch Air outlet...

  • Page 15: Consumables

    Consumables The following is a list of consumables that you can order from HP Indigo as the need arises. For Series 1000/2000 presses, Indigo TurboStream-based presses, and Indigo Sun computer-based presses Item Code Catalogue number Contents HP ElectroInk: Yellow MPS-2134-42...
  • Page 16 For Series 5000 presses Item Code Catalogue number Contents Filter (for external filter kit) MFL-1901-01 HP ElectroInk: Yellow Q4015A 10 cans Magenta Q4014A 10 cans Cyan Q4013A 10 cans Black Q4012A 10 cans Orange 070 Q4003A 10 cans Violet 071...
  • Page 17 For Series 3000/4000 presses and Indigo UltraStream-based presses Item Code Catalogue number Contents Filter (for external filter kit) MFL-1901-01 HP ElectroInk: Yellow MPS-3134-43 10 cans Magenta MPS-3133-43 10 cans Cyan MPS-3132-43 10 cans Black MPS-3131-43 10 cans Orange 070 MPS-3135-43...

  • Page 18: Important System Information And Limitations

    LUT of Black. Therefore, the color shades may not appear as linear as they should be. • Double print: The HP IndiChrome ink mixing system software may suggest that you formulate the ink for double printing. This occurs when the best mix color in single print is not bright enough.
  • Page 19 Resources: • Initial ink amount: The amount of concentrated ink in the ink tank dispersion is equivalent to almost one can. In order to print the job, you should prepare and install at least one additional can. The weight of the ink in the can may be as small as required for the print run.

  • Page 20: Safety And Environment Considerations

    Safety and environment considerations This chapter contains the following sections: General warning Warning signs Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) Preventing eye irritation Electrical safety precautions Emergency power cutoff Flammable liquids and fumes Handling and storing imaging oil and inks Waste disposal...

  • Page 21: General Warning

    General warning WARNING! The HP IndiChrome ink mixing system should be operated only by personnel who have been trained by an HP Indigo customer engineer. Operators should read and understand all operating safety procedures presented here before attempting to use the system. Service and repairs should be referred to an authorized customer engineer.

  • Page 22: Preventing Eye Irritation

    Preventing eye irritation The HP IndiChrome ink mixing system uses inks and imaging oil that may irritate the skin and eyes. In extreme cases of exposure, these substances may cause blindness. As a precaution: Wear protective eye covering. This is of particular importance during the custom ink preparation.

  • Page 23: Handling And Storing Imaging Oil And Inks

    Do not drink or otherwise ingest imaging oil or inks. Waste disposal During the operation of the HP IndiChrome ink mixing system, you use consumables that should be disposed of properly. Consult your local authorities to determine the correct manner in which to dispose of the following wastes:...

  • Page 24: Getting Started

    Getting started This chapter contains the following sections: Overview Detailed Automatic Workflow Starting the ink mixing system (IMS) software HP IndiChrome Wizard Toolbar Exiting the IMS software ENWW...

  • Page 25: Overview

    Ink formulation and production flow chart In the Automatic method, you use the HP IndiChrome Ink Mixing System to prepare a custom ink as follows: Ink formulation: ® Determine (through measurement or PANTONE color selection) the target color.
  • Page 26 If you are satisfied with the color, proceed to step 2 (Production). If you are not satisfied with the color, the HP IndiChrome Ink Mixing System will recommend improving the color in one of the following ways: - If the color in the ink tank can be improved by adding a slightly different custom ink, prepare and test a fix can.

  • Page 27: Detailed Automatic Workflow

    Detailed Automatic Workflow Note The detailed workflows for the Ready Mix and Manual methods are found on pages 67 and 70 respectively. Reference the detailed flowchart only after reading the detailed instructions in this user guide at least once. INK FORMULATION PRODUCTION Prepare additional cans ·...

  • Page 28: Starting The Ink Mixing System (Ims) Software

    To start the IMS software, double-click the Indimix V5.5 icon. The following window appears: hp IndiChrome window The hp IndiChrome Wizard window is open when the IMS software starts. Note If the X-Rite densitometer is not connected properly, a message appears informing you to connect the densitometer, and restart the IMS software.

  • Page 29: Hp Indichrome Wizard

    HP IndiChrome Wizard The hp IndiChrome Wizard window provides access to the ink mixing procedure options of the IMS software. It is especially useful when learning the MS software and to ensure that the correct method is used for each ink mixing option.
  • Page 30 Button Meaning Details Access the color environments See "Continuing work on a previously defined previously defined mix color" on page 68. Save the color environment See "Saving the color’s workspace" on page 44. Print the 2D color environment See "Printing the color workspace details" on page 77.

  • Page 31: Exiting The Ims Software

    Exiting the IMS software To exit the IMS software, do the following steps: On the File menu, click Exit. The Are you sure message appears. Are you sure message Click Yes. If you changed any of the parameters affecting an ink mix, the following message appears for each affected workspace: Save changes message (example) To save the changes, click Yes, and click Save in the Save My Colors window.

  • Page 32: General Procedures

    General procedures This chapter contains the following sections: Calibrating the electronic scale Calibrating the spectrophotometer Draining the water from the dispensing unit Adjusting the dispensing unit for the press Measuring a color ® Selecting a PANTONE color Transferring the ink definition file to the press Preparing the basic inks Dispensing the ingredients Sealing the can...

  • Page 33: Calibrating The Electronic Scale

    Calibrating the electronic scale Calibrate the electronic scale once a day. Connect the scale to a power source, and press the On button. Allow a one-minute warm up period. Note Do not put the adjusting weight on the scale. Adjusting weight Weighing Cal/Mode...

  • Page 34: Calibrating The Spectrophotometer

    Calibrating the spectrophotometer Performing a full calibration Before using the spectrophotometer for the first time, and once a month thereafter, perform a full calibration as follows: From the Utilities menu, click Calibrate Spectrophotometer, and Full Calibration. Follow the instructions in the series of message windows that appear, clicking OK after each message window.

  • Page 35: Draining The Water From The Dispensing Unit

    Draining the water from the dispensing unit The dispensing unit removes water from the compressed air as it enters the unit. The water should be drained at the end of each work day. To drain the water from the dispensing unit, do the following: Close the compressed air valve on the air compressor or compressed air pipe (whichever you are using).

  • Page 36: Adjusting The Dispensing Unit For The Press

    Adjusting the dispensing unit for the press The Series 3000/4000/5000 and UltraStream-based presses use ink cans that are taller than those used by the Series 1000/2000, TurboStream-based, and Sun computer-based presses. Consequently, the dispensing unit must be adjusted to the height of the ink cans used by the press for which you are preparing custom ink.

  • Page 37: Measuring A Color

    Measuring a color The spectrophotometer samples color data from any clean, dry surface that is reasonably flat and smooth. The target eye should be able to rest flat and steady on the sample area. Because the opening is just 6 mm (0.24 inch) in diameter, it can rest sufficiently flat on many curved surfaces.

  • Page 38: Selecting A Pantone ® Color

    Color Formula Guide. The list does not contain fluorescent or metallic colors. ® To select the PANTONE color, perform the following steps: ® From the hp Indichrome Wizard window, select Choose a PANTONE color and click ® Apply. The PANTONE Color Simulations window appears. ®...
  • Page 39 Note "Uncoated" is for substrates similar in gloss to copy paper. Matte can be used for substrates like PVC. If you use a 75° glossmeter, you can determine the gloss level as follows: • above 50 percent gloss, click Glossy •...
  • Page 40 A selection of Outdoor lighting or Indoor lighting is matched in the Illuminant section of the Configure Color Matching Parameters window (see step 8). Note The level of metamerism is defined as the absolute difference between the following: • The difference between the target and custom colors under "warm” light, such as an incandescent light.
  • Page 41 Configure Color Matching Parameters window In the Illuminant section, select the type of lighting conditions that your customers use to check their printed output. In the Observer section, select the spectrophotometer's angle of measurement. The default is 10°. Note The practical difference between 10° and 2° is insignificant. 10 In the Color Difference section, select the parameter to be used to indicate the color difference between the best or actual mix and the target color.
  • Page 42 If the press is one of the following, select the operating system of the press: • Series 3000/4000 • Series 1000/2000 • Indigo TurboStream-based HP Indigo Press section with Press Windows Version displayed 14 Click Apply. The Save Workspace message displays. Save workspace dialog box 15 Click Yes. The Save My Colors window displays.
  • Page 43 Save My Colors window The Save My Colors window provides a file name for the workspace of the mix color. ® This name is the combination of the PANTONE color name, the coating of the substrate, and the press type. You can edit the default file name.

  • Page 44: Save The Ink Definition File

    Save the Ink Definition file The HP Indigo press contains a separate ink definition file for each ink that is used. You must save the ink definition file of the new custom ink to a network drive or to a disk so that it is accessible by the HP Indigo press computer.

  • Page 45: Saving The Color's Workspace

    Click OK. The following message appears: Check imaging oil conductivity message Click OK. If the color is to be double printed, the following message appears: Remember to double print message Click OK. Note Saving the ink definition file changes the color’s workspace. Stopping work on this color at this time will generate a message to save changes to the color.
  • Page 46 Save My Colors window Click Save. If the workspace was already saved under that file name, the following message is displayed: File Already Exists window To continue with saving the workspace, click Yes. ® Selecting a PANTONE color 45 ENWW...

  • Page 47: Transferring The Ink Definition File To The Press

    Transferring the ink definition file to the press All HP Indigo presses except for Indigo Sun computer-based presses (On the press) From the Options menu, click Ink List. The Ink List window appears. Click Import. The Import ink definition window appears.

  • Page 48: Preparing The Basic Inks

    Preparing the basic inks Look at the Ingredients list to see which basic inks are needed for the target color that you want to print. Ingredients list Place at least one can of each basic ink into the shaker. There should be no more than four cans in the shaker.

  • Page 49: Dispensing The Ingredients

    Dispensing the ingredients Note For a first can, new first can, and additional cans, use the weights shown in Best Mix (g). For a fix can, use the weights shown in +Fix (g). Best Mix (g) and +Fix (g) lists Verify that the appropriate nozzle is installed in the dispensing unit and that the spacer ring is used if necessary.
  • Page 50 To dispense the ink quickly and accurately, do the following: For rapid dispensing, press the Coarse and Fine buttons. Release the Coarse button (but not the Fine button) 5 to 10 g before the desired weight. To dispense the last few grams incrementally, press the Coarse button in short spurts while still pressing the Fine button.

  • Page 51: Sealing The Can

    Sealing the can If the crimper is set to the Series 3000/4000/5000 and UltraStream-based level and you are sealing a Series 1000/2000, TurboStream-based, or Sun computer-based can, place the spacer ring on the round can base. Series 3000/4000/5000 and UltraStream-based level Spacer ring Round can base...

  • Page 52: Shaking The Can

    Crimper Lever Ink can Crimper Seal the can by pulling the crimper lever down as far as possible. Raise the crimper lever, and remove the can. Shaking the can Plate Safety adjusting cover handle Upper plate Shaker plates Timer knob Shaker with safety cover open To use the shaker, perform the following steps: Open the safety cover.
  • Page 53 Adapter ring Valve Ink can Ink can Rotate the plate adjusting handle clockwise to lower the upper plate until it touches the loosest can. Rotate the plate adjusting handle clockwise 1 to 1.5 more turns. Close the safety cover. Rotate the timer knob to the number of minutes required: three minutes for first and fix cans or four minutes for additional cans.

  • Page 54: Visually Comparing The Printed Color

    (step 8) on page 40. If you are satisfied with the color match, you can select Additional Cans on the hp IndiChrome window, which supplies the ink weights for 500 g cans. If you are not satisfied with the color match or if you want to determine the spectrophotometric results of the print, proceed to the next section “Adjusting the ink mix...

  • Page 55: Accurate Match

    Accurate match The following message appears: Accurate color match report Close the message and the Additional Cans window appears. Note An accurate color match report can be followed by a fix can improvement message (see page 55). Note When the difference between the colors is less than1.0, the Additional cans window appears without a preliminary accurate color match report.

  • Page 56: Match Can Be Improved By A Fix Can

    Match can be improved by a fix can The following message appears: Fix can improvement possible report Close the message and prepare and install the fix can. Print a new sample page and start the comparison again from ‘Adjusting the ink mix from the printed output’ on page 53. Note If the fix can requires less than 25 grams of ink, you can use a test tube provided with the IMS software to mix the required ink quantity with imaging oil, and pour the mix into the ink tank.

  • Page 57: Improvement Possible By Changing Optical Density

    Improvement possible by changing optical density The following message appears: Undo Measurement window The choice is as follows: Select To make the improvement . . . and click Apply – change (on the press) the optical density spec value for the ink to the value given in the Undo Measurement window (see Changing the optical density (OD) spec value on page 57) and print another sample page.

  • Page 58: Undoing And Redoing A Measurement

    Undoing and redoing a measurement Measuring the color of a sample that you printed on the HP Indigo press causes many field values to change. For example, the actual mix and best mix values change. If you want to undo all the changes associated with such a color measurement, perform one of the following: ●...

  • Page 59: Improving Visual Match By Changing Illuminant

    Improving visual match by changing illuminant Note Save the color mix workspace before applying this procedure. If you feel the visible match needs improvement, click and the Which color to add window opens. Which Color to Add window Select the color that you believe will give the best improvement. The IMS system checks all the color results against different illuminants and if possible will recommend a more appropriate illuminant for the viewing environment.
  • Page 60 If a more appropriate illuminant is found the Change Illuminant window opens. Change Illuminant window The recommendation is to change the current illuminant and the default illuminant. Click Apply. If no appropriate illuminant change is found, the following message appears: No illuminant gives requested correction message Click OK.

  • Page 61: Comparing Different Ink Mix Results

    Comparing different ink mix results After each measurement, the result location is added to the 2D color space and the fix weights are available to change the resultant color. Each subsequent measurement is labeled by number. To compare different ink mix results, do the following steps: Right-click on one of the measurement results required for the comparison, and select Properties from the pop-up menu: The Actual Mix window for that measurement result appears.

  • Page 62: Changing The Ink On The Press

    HP Indigo press ws4500 value pack and HP Indigo ws4500 user guide See the last row of the table for exceptions. These manuals are included in the HP IndiChrome Ink Mixing System. Changing the ink on the press 61 ENWW...
  • Page 63 62 Chapter 4 General procedures ENWW...

  • Page 64: Additional Ims Procedures

    Additional IMS procedures This chapter contains the following sections: Ready Mix colors Detailed Ready Mix Workflow Continuing work on a previously defined mix color Manual color mixing Detailed Manual Workflow Mixing a custom color Excluding a basic color from the ink mix Adding a new substrate Importing .mix files (including previous-version ink mix files) Exporting and deleting ink workspace files...

  • Page 65: Ready Mix Colors

    Ready Mix colors Ready Mix colors are a list of commonly required colors. The HP IndiChrome ink mixing system provides the ink weights for these colors directly without the need for test prints and remeasurement. To use a Ready Mix color, prepare a first can for calibration on the press and as many additional cans as required for print use.
  • Page 66 Load Ready Mix Colors window Note In the Load Ready Mix Colors window, the following abbreviations are used: R – Ready Mix color C – Coated paper D – Double Print required. Select the Ready Mix Color from the list and click Load. The color appears on the color space and ink weight information is displayed under the Ready Mix Color button.
  • Page 67 Ready Mix Colors data example Click First Can to display the ink weights for the first can and click Additional Cans to display the ink weights for the print cans. Note The Ready Mix workspace cannot be saved. If required, Ready Mix workspaces can be moved to manual color mixing.

  • Page 68: Detailed Ready Mix Workflow

    Detailed Ready Mix Workflow INK FORMULATION PRODUCTION Prepare additional cans · Prepare the first can Specify the can capacity · · Dispense the ingredients Determine the target color and substrate type · · Seal and shake the can Check default IMS color mixing parameters against needs ·...

  • Page 69: Continuing Work On A Previously Defined Mix Color

    To continue working on a previously defined color, load the workspace of the color from "My Colors". To load a previously defined color, perform the following steps: From the hp Indichrome Wizard window, select My Colors and click Apply. The Load My Colors window appears. Alternatively, click the button or from the File menu, click Open.

  • Page 70: Manual Color Mixing

    Once the manual process is entered, return to the automatic process for that color is not available. To enter manual color mixing, select Manual Color Mixing (on the hp Indichrome Wizard window or the Ink mix details panel). Manual color mixing 69...

  • Page 71: Detailed Manual Workflow

    Detailed Manual Workflow INK FORMULATION PRODUCTION Prepare additional cans · Prepare the first can Specify the can capacity · · Dispense the ingredients Determine the target color and substrate type · · Seal and shake the can Set IMS color mixing parameters ·...

  • Page 72: Mixing A Custom Color

    Using L* a* b* target values To obtain the ink weights for a custom color, perform the following steps: From the hp Indichrome Wizard window, select Custom Color and click Apply. The Create Custom Color window appears. Create Custom Color window Select the paper type.

  • Page 73: Measuring The Color Directly

    Measuring the color directly From the hp Indichrome Wizard window, select Custom Color and click Apply. The Create Custom Color window appears. Alternatively, click the button, or from the File menu, click New. Measure the target color directly using the X-Rite spectrophotometer. The Spectral Measurement window appears.

  • Page 74: Excluding A Basic Color From The Ink Mix

    Excluding a basic color from the ink mix Note Excluding a basic color only works in automatic color mixing procedures. The basic colors, which are available for mixing new colors, are displayed with colored flags on the 2D color space. To make a basic color unavailable for the ink mix, do the following steps: Right-click on the basic color and select Properties from the pop-up menu.

  • Page 75: Adding A New Substrate

    Adding a new substrate When selecting the substrate in the Configure Color Matching Parameters window (see page 40 or page 78), if none of the substrates match the substrate for the print job, a new substrate can be defined. To define a new substrate, do the following steps: Select Add new substrate from the Substrate list on the Configure Color Matching Parameters window.
  • Page 76 Create New Substrate window Click the Browse button ( ). The Save As window appears. Type a filename (preferably a name that refers to the substrate name). Do not type a file extension; the software attaches the relevant file extension. Click Save.

  • Page 77: Importing .Mix Files (Including Previous-Version Ink Mix Files)

    Importing .mix files (including previous-version ink mix files) A .mix file is an ink mix workspace. To import .mix files made for an HP Indigo press based on series 1000 or 2000, do the following steps: From the File menu, click Import > Import series 1000/2000 mix files. The Select OS Type window appears.

  • Page 78: Exporting And Deleting Ink Workspace Files

    Exporting and deleting ink workspace files Ink mix workspaces can be exported for use on other computers running the HP IndiChrome ink mixing system. Exporting and deleting of ink workspace files can be performed whenever the Load My Colors or Save My Colors windows are open.

  • Page 79: Setting And Displaying Specific Ink Mix Parameters

    Options relating to the following color matching parameters can be set from this window: Illuminant Observer Color difference Substrate HP Indigo Press For information on these options, refer to page 40. To accept any changes to the color matching parameters, click Apply. 78 Chapter 5 Additional IMS procedures ENWW...

  • Page 80: Hp Indigo Press Selection

    HP Indigo press selection In addition to selecting the press through the Configure Color Matching Parameters window, selecting and holding Printing Press Type from the Options menu displays the following menu. Printing Press Type menu item Select the required press from the menu – the file structure of the Ink definition file is altered as necessary.

  • Page 81: Color Information Summary

    Color information summary Click the button. The Summary window appears. Alternatively, from the View menu, click Summary. Summary window The Summary window displays the settings of the Color Matching parameters. Close the window to continue work. Increase/decrease view of 2D color space To increase the size of the 2D color space panel on your monitor, click .

  • Page 82: Zoom Into 2D Color Space

    Zoom into 2D color space Click and drag the cursor across the relevant section of the 2D color space. When the mouse button is released, the 2D color space automatically resizes to display only the drag area. Original View Zoom Result Zoom into 2D color space The axis values automatically change to show the reduced area of the 2D color space.

  • Page 83: View The 3D Color Space

    Click OK. The new axis values appear on the 2D color space panel and the view of the color space is altered accordingly. Note The size of the panel remains the same. To return the axis values and the view of the 2D color space back to the default, perform the following steps: Click .

  • Page 84: Customizing The Look Of The Hp Indichrome Window

    Customizing the look of the HP IndiChrome window This chapter contains the following sections: Introduction HP IndiChrome window customization Saving and loading the HP IndiChrome window customization Viewing and hiding the Toolbar and Status bar ENWW...

  • Page 85: Introduction

    Visibility of the background bitmap In addition, custimization sets can be saved and then loaded as preferred. All these customization options are available from the Configuration submenu of the View menu. 84 Chapter 6 Customizing the look of the HP IndiChrome window ENWW...

  • Page 86: Hp Indichrome Window Customization

    Color window (expanded) Click on the custom color or enter the HSL or RGB values. Click Add to Custom Colors. The custom color appears in a Custom color rectangles. Select the required rectangle and click OK. HP IndiChrome window customization 85 ENWW...

  • Page 87: Changing The 2D Color Space Panel Background Color

    Select the font details you want for the color name display and click OK. Note The default font for the color name in the 2D color space panel is 12-pt Futura Regular. 86 Chapter 6 Customizing the look of the HP IndiChrome window ENWW...

  • Page 88: Displaying The 2D Color Space Background Bitmap

    Show Bitmap Background menu item (on the Configuration submenu of the View menu) is selected. Saving and loading the HP IndiChrome window customization Different customizations of the HP IndiChrome window can be saved and loaded as required. Note The HP IndiChrome window always opens with the default look.

  • Page 89: Loading A Customization

    To view or hide either the Tool bar or the Status bar, select (respectively) Toolbar or Status Bar from the View menu. Toolbar Status bar HP IndiChrome window (Toolbar and Status bar) 88 Chapter 6 Customizing the look of the HP IndiChrome window ENWW...

  • Page 90: Help

    Help This chapter contains the following sections: Online help Useful links Program updates ENWW...

  • Page 91: Online Help

    This is a standard Windows Help Topics window, and after an initial standard database creation step the help topics can be searched. Useful links The HP IndiChrome comes with a HTML page of useful links. To access this page, select Useful Links from the Help menu. Program updates To access the web page for program updates, click the button.
  • Page 92 Program updates 91 ENWW...
  • Page 93 92 Chapter 7 Help ENWW...

  • Page 94: Appendix A Special Options, Basic Concepts, And Spare Parts (All Presses)

    Special options, basic concepts, and spare parts (all presses) This appendix contains the following sections: Special options Basic concepts Spare parts ENWW...

  • Page 95: Special Options

    Special options Setting the mix precision Mix precision is a parameter that refers to the color difference (∆E* ) between the color of the printed sample (actual mix) and the target color and to the difference between ∆E* of the actual mix and the best mix. The main impact of the mix precision is on the type of messages you receive from the software.

  • Page 96: Window Menu Item Usage

    Type a value in the Precision of mix (∆E* units) field, and click OK. The value for the ∆E* Note can have values between 0.2 and 5, but setting a value less than 1 could take you longer to reach the required color. From the File menu, click Save to update the ink mix file.

  • Page 97: Basic Concepts

    ∗ b ∗ C* is defined as: ∆E* As a default, the HP IndiChrome ink mixing system uses ∆E* to quantify differences between colors. If the value of ∆E* is small, the two colors being compared are similar. If the value of ∆E*...

  • Page 98: Color Gamut

    Ink definition files (see “Transferring the ink definition file to the press” on page 46): • For a Sun computer-based press, the ink definition file is sent directly to the HP Indigo press. • For all other types of presses, the ink definition file is saved on a network disk drive with the .osm extension.

  • Page 99: Spare Parts

    Spare parts Can shaker Back Front pad and adhesive strip Interlock Safety Motor, cover motor belt, Upper and timer plate pad (inside) Lower plate pad Timer knob Base pads Figure A-2. Can shaker Description Catalog number Back pad MJX-1058-01 Base pad MJX-0971-01 Can adapter rings (6) MJX-0912-01...

  • Page 100: Dispensing Unit

    Dispensing unit Air release valve Nozzles Can holder (short and long) (top) Transparent Interlock safety door Air tube holder (bottom) Electronic Spacer ring scale Water tube Figure A-3. Dispensing unit Description Catalog number Air compressor 115 VAC (USA) MFN-0204-10 Air compressor 230 VAC (Europe) MFN-0205-01 Air compressor 100 VAC (Japan) MFN-0206-01...

  • Page 101: Miscellaneous

    Miscellaneous Description Catalog number Empty can kit for Series 3000/4000/5000 MKT-0512-51 UltraStream-based presses Empty can kit for Series 1000/2000, MKT-0512-41 TurboStream-based, and Sun computer-based presses 100 Chapter A Special options, basic concepts, and spare parts (all presses) ENWW...

  • Page 102: Appendix B Service And Support

    Service and support Europe Germany: +49 (0) 6995307080 France: +33 (0) 149932498 +44 (0) 2072950038 Italy: +39 0 238591081 Belgium: +32 (0) 26264803 Netherlands +31 (0) 43 3565900 Luxembourg: +352 (0) 2730 2067 Ireland: +353 (0) 1 605 8409 Distribution Channels (DC): +31 (0) 20 6545543 North America: 1-800-204-6344...

  • Page 104: Index

    Index Numerics color information summary 80 color matching parameters 78 2D color space Color window 85, 86 background color 86 expanded 85 bitmap 87 color workspace change axis values displayed 81 load 68 expand 80 print 77 restore 81, 82 save 44 zoom 81 comparing ink mix results 60...
  • Page 105 Help Topics window 90 mix files HP ElectroInk import 76 handling and storing 22 mix precision 94 hp IndiChrome window 27, 88 mixing procedure 17 customizable elements 84 customization 85 hp IndiChrome Wizard window 28 New Substrate window 75 spectrum received 75...
  • Page 106 Change Illuminant 59 Color 85, 86 Configure Color Matching Parameters 40, 41, 78 Create Custom Color 71 Edit Basic Ink 73 Font 86 Help Topics 90 hp IndiChrome 27, 84, 88 hp IndiChrome Wizard 28 Increase Thickness 39 Ink Layer Thickness 79...
  • Page 107 Copyright © 2006 Hewlett-Packard Company This is an HP Indigo digital print. Printed in Israel. www.hp.com/go/indigo reorder: P/N CA294-02222...

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