Chapter 2: Color Calibration - EFI KM-C1530 Color Manual

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2-1 An overview of calibration
Chapter 2:
Color Calibration
Calibrating the Fiery X3e ensures consistent, reliable color output. You can calibrate
the Fiery X3e using ColorWise Pro Tools in combination with any of the following
color measurement instruments, available as separately purchased options:
• X-Rite DTP41 automatic scanning spectrophotometer
• X-Rite DTP32 automatic scanning densitometer
• EFI Densitometer ED-100
By connecting the instrument to the serial port on your computer, you can quickly
measure calibration color patches and download measurements to the Fiery X3e.
For information on setting up and operating the DTP41 and DTP32, see
Another way to obtain measurements is by using the copier's built-in scanner as part of
the AutoCal ™ or ColorCal
instrument and can be run from ColorWise Pro Tools or the Fiery X3e Control Panel.
This chapter explains how
calibration procedures.
For information on advanced calibration and simulation features available with
ColorWise Pro Tools, such as editing profiles and creating custom profiles, see
Chapter 3. A format for inputting color measurements from other
is described in Appendix B.
The procedures described in this chapter are fundamentally the same for
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Windows and Mac OS computers. The main differences are the interface cable and the
port used to connect to the measurement instrument. The illustrations in this chapter
describe the Windows version.
The term computer is used to refer to any computer running ColorWise Pro
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Tools.
™ hand-held densitometer
™ methods, which do not require the use of a measurement
calibration works and provides instructions for all
Appendix A.
densitometers