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  • Page 1 Setup and Operation...
  • Page 3 EasyTrax Setup and Operation Equipment Information Use of this equipment in a manner other than that specified by X-Rite, Incorporated may compromise design integrity and become unsafe. WARNING: This instrument is not for use in explosive environments. ADVERTENCIA - NO use este aparato en los ambientes explosivos.
  • Page 4 EasyTrax Setup and Operation CE Declaration Hereby, X-Rite, Incorporated, declares that this CTX (EasyTrax) Series is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directives EMC 2004/108/EC, LVD 2006/95/EC, and RoHS 2011/65/EU. Federal Communications Commission Notice NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 5: Warranty Information

    Copyright © 2013 by X-Rite, Incorporated “ALL RIGHTS RESERVED” X-Rite® is a registered trademark and EasyTrax™ is a trademark of X-Rite, Incorporated. All other logos, brand names, and product names mentioned are the properties of their respective holders.
  • Page 6 X-Rite. X-Rite shall pay for the return of the product to Customer if the shipment is to a location within the region in which the X-Rite service center is located. Customer shall be responsible for paying all shipping charges, duties, taxes, and any other charges for products returned to any other locations.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Overview and Setup ..........................6 About this manual ............................. 6 Unpacking and Inspection ......................... 7 System Connections ..........................7 X-Rite Scanning Solution Software ......................8 System Requirements ........................... 8 Installing the Software .......................... 8 Instrument Indicator LED .......................... 9 Read Head Reticule Positioning ........................ 9 Initial Setup .............................

  • Page 8: Overview And Setup

    EasyTrax Setup and Operation Overview and Setup The EasyTrax™ scanning instrument is the ideal solution for producing accurate process color jobs and process plus spot color jobs. It is ideal for smaller format color presses or those working in a primarily process color environment.

  • Page 9: Unpacking And Inspection

    Position the system on the console. Make sure the console is set to no more than a 45° angle. Plug one end of the Ethernet crossover cable (1) into the Ethernet port on your computer. For X-Rite turnkey systems, make sure to plug the Ethernet cable into the port labeled “ITX” on the network card.

  • Page 10: X-Rite Scanning Solution Software

    Connect the monitor, keyboard and mouse (if applicable) to the computer according to the instructions supplied with those devices. Note: The following network parameters have already been configured on X-Rite turnkey systems. Ethernet Interface Connection – system default standalone configuration The hardware default IP address is as follows: IP Address: 172.16.1.100...

  • Page 11: Instrument Indicator Led

    EasyTrax Setup and Operation Instrument Indicator LED The instrument Indicator LED conveys a variety of system conditions. Below is a description of each color condition for the LED. • Solid Green — indicates that the read head is at the home position and ready for use •...

  • Page 12: Initial Setup

    EasyTrax Setup and Operation Initial Setup Initial setup is required the very first time the system is used. The setup includes a manual color bar alignment and a laser alignment. Manual Color Bar Alignment Position the paper stop alignment tabs in the available slots at the bottom edge of the table to accommodate the sheet size.
  • Page 13 EasyTrax Setup and Operation Position a magnet on the left and right edges of the press sheet to hold it in place on the table. Move the read head across the color bar without changing the up/down position (vertical position). Remove the paper holding magnets and slide the paper stop alignment tab on the far end of the sheet left or right until the final patch lines up under the reticule.

  • Page 14: Laser Alignment

    EasyTrax Setup and Operation Laser Alignment CAUTION: CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Manually align the color bar following the Manual Color Bar Alignment procedure discussed earlier. Position the read head reticule over the first patch on the color bar as previously explained.
  • Page 15 EasyTrax Setup and Operation Adjust the location of the laser line by turning the adjustment screws clockwise or counterclockwise. Adjust the screws until the laser line is centered down the length of the color bar. Refer to the illustrations that follow to find the correct adjustment procedure for your laser.
  • Page 16 EasyTrax Setup and Operation • Near side of the laser line is below the color bar Turn the front adjustment screw in the clockwise direction to move the near side of the laser line up onto the color bar. •...

  • Page 17: Operation

    EasyTrax Setup and Operation Operation You should refer to the online help in the software application for procedures on creating and selecting color bars and jobs. The following instructions describe the procedures required to measure a color bar and spot color.

  • Page 18: Calibration

    EasyTrax Setup and Operation Calibration Regular calibration of the system is important for maintaining accurate and consistent measurements. Normally, the software application prompts you for a calibration when it is required. Calibration can also be manually started from the Press Tool screen under the connection icon whenever desired.

  • Page 19: Cleaning The Instrument

    EasyTrax Setup and Operation Cleaning the Instrument Your instrument requires very little preventative maintenance to achieve years of reliable operation. However, to protect your investment and maintain measurement accuracy, a few simple-cleaning procedures should be performed from time to time.

  • Page 20: Cleaning The Calibration Plaque

    EasyTrax Setup and Operation NOTE: Do not shake the can before use or invert the can during use. Air nozzle Lower the read head back to its measurement position and verify that the release posts snap back into position. Recalibrate the instrument by following the calibration procedure accessible from the Press Tool screen under the connection icon.

  • Page 21: Cleaning The Rollers

    EasyTrax Setup and Operation Cleaning the Rollers It is recommended that you clean the rollers if they are noticeably dirty. Release the read head from the locked down position by simultaneously compressing the “orange” release posts on both sides of the read head.

  • Page 22: Appendices

    X-Rite dealer or service center. • Problems and questions can also be faxed to your local X-Rite office listed on our web site. You may also contact X-Rite using one of the numbers listed on the back page of this manual. Troubleshooting Prior to contacting X-Rite support department for instrument problems, try the applicable solution(s) described below.

  • Page 23: Calibration Plaque Replacement

    Care should be taken when installing these parts into your system. NOTE: You must have EasyTrax ver. 1.1 or greater installed to have access to the replacement instructions. The instructions are located within the Instrument Utility application. If you do not have version 1.1 or greater installed, go to the Support page at www.xrite.com for a software download.

  • Page 24: Technical Specifications

    EasyTrax Setup and Operation Technical Specifications General Press Console Sizes: 20” (51 cm), 26” (66 cm), 29” (74 cm), 32” (81 cm), 40” (102 cm) Scanning Area: Up to 40” (102 cm) Scanning Speed: 150 mm / sec. for 5 mm x 5 mm patches Patch Size (min): 3.8 mm x 4 mm...

  • Page 25: System Repacking Instructions

    System Repacking Instructions Refer to the following instruction to repack your system in the event shipment is required. If the original carton and supports are not available, contact X-Rite to have a replacement shipped to your location. Position the bottom shipping supports labeled #1 through #6 around the inside of the bottom shipping box.
  • Page 26 Carefully slide the shipping insert under the read head. Cover the system with plastic if available. Position the top shipping supports labeled #1 through #6 around the EasyTrax system as shown. Top supports #1/ #6, #2/#5, and #3/#4 are interchangeable.
  • Page 28 Althardstrasse 70 8105 Regensdorf Switzerland Phone (+41) 44 842 24 00 Fax (+41) 44 842 22 22 Asia Pacific Headquarters X-Rite Asia Pacific Limited 36th Floor, No. 169 Electric Road Hong Kong, China Phone (852)2568-6283 Fax (852)2885 8610 Please visit www.xrite.com...

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