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• Konica Minolta accepts no responsibility for consequences resulting from failure to follow the instructions outlined in this manual, the condition above notwithstanding.
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The Instruction Manual is also installed in PDF form with a shortcut in the start menu during the soft- ware installation. To read the manual, go to Start Menu → All programs → KONICAMINOLTA → SpectraMagic NX → SpectraMagic NX Manual.
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• The DVD-ROM should not be kept in areas of high humidity. Every effort has been made to ensure the accurate operation of this software. However, should you have any questions or comments, please contact the nearest KONICA MINOLTA authorized service facility.
1 : O HAPTER VERVIEW 1.1 System Requirements 1.1.1 System Requirements Windows Vista Business 32-bit Windows Vista Business 64-bit Windows 7 Professional 32-bit Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Windows 8 Pro 32-bit Windows 8 Pro 64-bit Windows 8.1 Pro 32-bit Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit •...
, NC# , NC# Grade , Ns , Ns Grade Notes concerning displayed values: The SpectraMagic NX software enhances calculation accuracy by performing inter- nal calculations with numbers greater in magnitude than those actually displayed. Consequently, the least significant digit displayed may differ from that of the instru- ment by one digit due to rounding or color space conversion.
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1 : O HAPTER VERVIEW Illuminants A, C, D , ID , User illuminant 1 to 3 Up to three illuminants can be displayed simultaneously. Graph Spectral reflectance/(transmittance) and its difference, L*a*b* absolute value, ΔL*a*b* (color difference distribution, MI, 3D), Hunter Lab absolute value, Hunter ΔLab (color difference distribution), Trend chart and histogram of each color space and color difference equation, Pseudo Color display Image display...
1 : O HAPTER VERVIEW 1.3 Operation Flow Start the SpectraMagic NX software. (pp. 27 & 28) Connect the spectrophotometer to a PC. (pp. 29-31) Calibration (p. 34) Zero calibration White calibration To conduct To conduct color difference measurement absolute value...
1 : O HAPTER VERVIEW 1.4 Window Configuration 1.4.1 Operation Window The SpectraMagic NX software includes the following windows and bars. Menu bar (p. 11) Standard toolbar (p. 13) List window (p. 17) Shows functions Displays icons corresponding Displays sample data.
VERVIEW 1.4.2 Menu Bar When the SpectraMagic NX software is started, a menu bar appears at the top of the window in a man- ner similar to other Windows-based software. This section lists the functions available in the menu bar and the manual pages on which these functions are described.
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......150 Delta L*a*b* .......218 Previous ......150 Delta HunterLab .......210 Manual ......150 Spectral Graph .......201 About SpectraMagic NX ...... 27 L*a*b* .......210 Hunter Lab .......210 Items marked with are supported only by Trend/Histgram .......251 SpectraMagic NX Professional Edition.
1 : O HAPTER VERVIEW 1.4.3 Standard Toolbar The standard toolbar contains buttons corresponding to frequently used functions. To invoke the com- mand, simply click the button with the mouse. • Place the mouse pointer over a button to display a brief description of its function. •...
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1 : O HAPTER VERVIEW 3. Select the Command tab and select the category of icon you want to add to the new toolbar from the list displayed below Categories. The button icons for the selected category are displayed in the Buttons area. 4.
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■ Settings in the Customize dialog box Toolbars tab SpectraMagic NX This is the standard toolbar. When this item is checked, the standard toolbar appears. Uncheck this item to hide the toolbar. To return to the initial setting, click the Reset button.
HAPTER VERVIEW 1.4.4 Shortcut Keys You can also access the menu commands of the SpectraMagic NX software simply by pressing various shortcut keys. Editing shortcut keys You can customize the shortcut keys by selecting View - Edit Shortcuts from the menu bar.
Create Shortcut Press this button to create a new shortcut. Reset All Press this button to reset all shortcuts that have been created. The SpectraMagic NX software returns to the initial settings as shown on pages 11 and 12. Remove Select a macro whose shortcut you want to delete.
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1.4.7 Tool Icon Bar You can select graphic objects from this bar and place them in the canvas window. This bar appears in the window when the SpectraMagic NX software is in edit mode. 1) Selection tool 2) Line object...
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