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- Page 1 X-RiteColor X-RiteColor X-RiteColor X-RiteColor DTP34 DTP34 DTP34 DTP34 ® ® Q U I C K C A L Q U I C K C A L D E N S I T O M E T E R D E N S I T O M E T E R Users Manual Users Manual...
- Page 2 X-Rite, Incorporated. The contents of this manual are the X-Rite, Incorporated. The contents of this manual are the property of X-Rite, Incorporated and are copyrighted. Any property of X-Rite, Incorporated and are copyrighted. Any reproduction in whole or part is strictly prohibited.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
D E N S I T O M E T E R This agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Michigan and jurisdiction and venue shall lie with the courts of Michigan as selected by X-Rite, Incorporated. Table of Contents... -
Page 4: Overview And Setup
DTP34 QuickCal Densitometer is a “drop-in” replacement for the ® X-Rite DTP32 instrument. This manual covers the installation, calibration and maintenance of the X-RiteColor DTP34 QuickCal Densitometer. Specific instructions for using the instrument with your third-party software program can be found in the third-party software documentation. -
Page 5: Instrument Interface
D T P 3 4 D E N S I T O M E T E R Instrument Interface The Quick Cal Densitometer must be interfaced directly with one of the computer’s Serial or USB ports. For attachment to a Mac Mini-DIN 8 Serial Port, you need to use the optional adapter (P/N SE108-DB9PA-01). Quit all programs and shut down the computer before installing interface cabling. -
Page 6: Instrument Led Indicator
D T P 3 4 D E N S I T O M E T E R Instrument LED Indicator The LED indicates a variety of instrument operation conditions, such as calibration mode, and operation. Below is a complete list of all conditions reported by the LED. Operation Mode •... -
Page 7: Calibration
D T P 3 4 D E N S I T O M E T E R Calibration The X-RiteColor Quick Cal Densitometer has a unique semi automatic calibration feature. When the reflection reference is scanned, the calibration values are also automatically scanned. Frequency of Calibration Your QuickCal Densitometer should have a Quick Calibration performed weekly. -
Page 8: Measurements
D T P 3 4 D E N S I T O M E T E R Measurements Measurement Notes and Tips • You should refer to the documentation for the software program that you are using with your instrument. All applications that utilize this instrument must be running during measurements. -
Page 9: Strip Measurement
D T P 3 4 D E N S I T O M E T E R • The darkest patch of a strip must be read first unless there is at least 1.1 ″ (27.9mm) unprinted trailer after the last patch. -
Page 10: Spot Measurement
Your QuickCal Densitometer is designed to read spots, single readings of specific locations. This feature can be manually activated or if supported, activated by your software application. Refer to your software program documentation to see if this feature is supported. To manually activate this feature, scan the “Spot Read” X-Rite Setup Barcode enclosed. -
Page 11: Troubleshooting And Service
Ensure that the instrument’s ‘Spot Read’ function is turned on. (see Barcode Operation). • Reset the instrument (see Instrument Reset). Note: When performing an Instrument Reset, which restores the X-Rite Factory Defaults, you will have to ensure the correct configuration for your software is then restored. -
Page 12: Instrument Reset
The X-RiteColor Quick Cal Densitometer is covered by a one-year limited warranty and should be referred to an authorized service center for repairs within the warranty period. X-Rite provides repair service to their customers. Because of the complexity of the circuitry, all repairs should be referred an authorized service center. -
Page 13: General Maintenance
D T P 3 4 D E N S I T O M E T E R General Maintenance Cleaning the Instrument Your instrument requires very little maintenance to achieve years of reliable operation. However, to protect your investment and maintain reading accuracy, a few simple-cleaning procedures should be performed from time to time. - Page 14 D T P 3 4 D E N S I T O M E T E R • If required, a new calibration reference can be ordered from X-Rite. Order calibration reference part number DTP34-100-KIT. Always handle calibration reference by the edges.
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Page 15: Instrument Specifications
D T P 3 4 D E N S I T O M E T E R Instrument Specifications Measurement Geometry • Reflection: 0°/45°per ANSI/NAPM 2.17 and ANSI/I SO 5-4 • Multi-sensor array Measurement Area • 2 mm x 4 mm, 2 mm in the direction of travel. Instrument must set on sample for accurate measurement. Light Source •... - Page 16 • Line Cords For the most recent list of supporting third-party software, see X-RiteColor Enabled Partner literature item L11-031A and L11-031B, or visit www.x-rite.com/support/partners.asp and browse to the Support and Training page. Specifications and design subject to change without notice.
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Page 17: Appendix A - Operational Considerations Between A Dtp32R And A Dtp34
Appendix A - Operational considerations between a DTP32R and a DTP34 The DTP 34 Quick Cal Densitometer is a “drop in replacement” for the X-Rite DTP32R (R for reflective) strip reading densitometer. There are a few differences in operation of ... -
Page 18: Appendix B - Barcode Operation
Barcode Operation You can change several configuration settings of your QuickCal Densitometer using the special format barcodes supplied by X-Rite, Inc. or your software provider. These set-up barcodes consist of multiple strips that must be read in the proper order. - Page 19 D T P 3 4 D E N S I T O M E T E R . g i n n t e t h s e t , d 1 e # i r s n e a s c d 0...
- Page 20 D T P 3 4 D E N S I T O M E T E R . n g e i n h t t t , s e 1 # d e n i r a s s c e d t...
- Page 21 D T P 3 4 D E N S I T O M E T E R . n g e i n h t t t , s e 1 # d e n i r a s c s e t...
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- Page 23 D T P 3 4 D E N S I T O M E T E R . n e g h i n t t , t 1 s e # d n e a i r s c s e t...
- Page 24 D T P 3 4 D E N S I T O M E T E R n a s c . g d e i n n e t e F t h s e e t i n , r n 1...
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- Page 27 D T P 3 4 D E N S I T O M E T E R : t y E i N l i O b a n p a a c c s g n i n e h d t...
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