Contents
Using the
KODAK PROFESSIONAL Device Calibration Software with the
KODAK PROFESSIONAL LED II
Printers 20P/20R
Part No. 6B6640
?? Eastman Kodak Company, 2001
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1 Calibrating the Printer
This section includes instructions for calibrating the Kodak Professional LED Printers 20P/20R, Generations l and ll.
Kodak provides calibration applications for Windows NT and Macintosh systems.
See ???Installing the Calibration Software??? on page
Calibration is the process for creating and maintaining a
Before calibrating, make sure that:
???the paper path is threaded
???the printer status is ???Online and Ready???
???no other printer applications are active
???the calibration application is running
???within the Kodak Professional Device Calibration software:
???at least one device is defined (see ???Adding, Updating, and Deleting Devices??? on page
???any needed changes to the configuration file are in place (see ???Editing the Device Configuration??? on page
???the densitometer is connected and calibrated
???the paper processor is in control
Calibrating the Printer
You need to calibrate the printer when you start the system up each day. You also need to calibrate the printer when
???you change paper
???print quality is questionable
???the temperature at the site changes more than 5?? F (2.8?? C)
???if running more than one shift, at the beginning of each shift
NOTE: Most windows displayed in this section are from the Windows NT version of the software. The windows for the Macintosh version of the software are similar.
For information about editing the calibration settings (for example, you may want to display a calibration graph only if calibration is out of tolerance), see ???Editing the Device Configuration??? on page
Starting the Device Calibration Software
1.Open the KODAK PROFESSIONAL Device Calibration application.
The display shows the KODAK PROFESSIONAL Device Calibration window. If the device you need to calibrate does not appear on the window, you need to add a calibration device. See ???Adding, Updating, and Deleting Devices??? on page
LED Printer icon
2.Select the icon for the LED Printer.
3.Click the Calibrate icon.
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The display shows the LED Calibration Application window.
Starting the Calibration Application and Exposing a
Test Target
IMPORTANT: The settings in the configuration file for the selected device determine some of the actions and messages in this procedure. The configuration file is specific to your lab and its operations. For more information about the configuration file, see ???Editing the Device Configuration??? on page
1. Click Go to start the calibration cycle.
Downloading LUTs and Sending Test Print highlights.
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NOTE: Once the application has started, the red stoplight is active and you can click the icon to stop the calibration procedure.
If you click the red stoplight icon, the display shows the following dialog box.
Otherwise, if the configuration file specifies to Ask if processor is in control, the display shows the Process In Control dialog box.
The processor is critical to printer calibration. You can calibrate the printer only if the processor is in control.
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2.Click Yes.
The display shows the Choose Start LUT dialog box.
NOTE: The highlighted LUT in the dialog box above is the most recent calibration LUT.
3.Click either Load Selected LUT or Load Custom LUT (or Cancel to cancel the calibration process).
If you click Load Selected LUT, the system automatically downloads the highlighted LUT to the printer to create a test print. When the test print has been sent, the Scanning Processed Print with Densitometer status icon on the LED Printer Calibration window highlights.
Continue with ???Obtaining Densities??? on page
4.If you selected Load Custom LUT in step 3:
From the Open dialog box, select or type the name of the LUT file you want and click Open.
The system automatically downloads the LUT file to the printer.
When the test print has been sent to the printer, the Scanning Processed Print with Densitometer status icon on the KODAK LED Printer Calibration window highlights.
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Obtaining Densities
There are three methods for obtaining densities:
???from a file
???from a densitometer
???from a centralized densitometer (NT only and if the Centralized Densitometer application is installed on your network)
The contents of the calibration configuration file determine which method you use (see ???Editing the Device Configuration??? on page
Obtaining Densities from a File
If the configuration settings include obtaining the density data from a file, the display shows the Waiting for Density File dialog box.
If the configuration settings do not include obtaining the density data from a file, go to either:
??????Using the Densitometer to Read Densities??? on page
??????Obtaining Densities from the Centralized Densitometer (NT Only)??? on page
NOTE: To create a density file, see ???Creating a Density File for Use with Calibration??? on page
1.Click OK to continue with the calibration process.
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Using the Densitometer to Read Densities
NOTE: For LED Gen I devices, you read only one neutral strip.
Do the following to scan the neutral (gray) patches on the processed test print into the densitometer (refer to your densitometer manual for detailed instructions on using the densitometer):
1.Slide the lever on the densitometer to position 15. Align the edge of the test print with the lever on the densitometer. Gently feed the test print through the densitometer to scan the patches labeled ???even???.
2.Slide the lever on the densitometer to position 20. Align the edge of the test print with the lever on the densitometer. Gently feed the test print through the densitometer to scan the patches labeled ???odd???.
3.Slide the lever on the densitometer to position 30. Align the edge of the test print with the lever on the densitometer. Gently feed the test print through the densitometer to scan the patches labeled ???both???.
Lever
Test print
If the test print is read successfully, several messages will appear in the status bar; the final message indicates that the densitometer values have been successfully received. Go to ???Completing the Calibration??? on page
If the test print is not read successfully, refer to Section 2, Troubleshooting.
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Obtaining Densities from the Centralized Densitometer (NT Only)
NOTE: For more information about installing and using the Centralized Densitometer Application, see Section 4, Installing and Using the Centralized Densitometer Application.
If the configuration settings include obtaining the density data from the centralized densitometer application, the status bar shows a message.
1. Open the Centralized Densitometer Application.
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The display shows the window for the Centralized Densitometer Application.
2.Highlight the device.
3.Click Measure (or select
4.At the densitometer, measure the densities (see ???Using the Densitometer to Read Densities??? on page
When the densities are measured, the status bar on the Centralized Densitometer Application window shows ???Ready.???
The density measurements are automatically sent to the LED printer???s host computer.
Continue with ???Completing the Calibration.???
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Completing the Calibration
1.If calibration is in tolerance, the display shows the LUT Attributes dialog box.
a.Type a name or comment in the dialog box. The comment you enter will appear on the Send LUT to Printer dialog box to identify the LUT file with a name that is meaningful to you (up to 75 characters).
b.Click OK.
The new printing LUT is calculated and downloaded. The status bar shows ???Calibration Complete.???
2.If calibration is out of tolerance, it may be necessary to run four or more iterations of the calibration cycle to achieve a successful calibration.
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If the print densities are out of tolerance, the display shows a graph that allows you to select the type of data and planes that you want to see displayed.
a. Click OK.
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If specified in the configuration file, the display shows a list of options.
Iterate again using a newly calculated calibration LUT allows you to keep printing test prints with the newly created LUT without having to save the LUT table.
Calculate and download a printing LUT and stop: When you select this option, the LUT is calculated and the file is saved with the creation date and time as its name.
Cancel and return the printer to its original state saves nothing. Any corrupted data created after you saved the last time is thrown away.
b.Select one of the four options to try to complete the calibration successfully.
2 Troubleshooting
This section describes the problems that you may occasionally have when using:
???the KODAK Device Calibration Software and the Calibration Software for the KODAK PROFESSIONAL LED II Printer
???the
Calibration Graph
The graph below is an indication that the calibration performed was out of tolerance.
This may be result from invalid densitometer readings. It is necessary to perform another calibration cycle if you see a graph that looks like the one above.
Troubleshooting
Calibration Errors
Numeric Calibration Error Codes
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Densitometer Errors
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3 Using Additional Calibration Features
The topics covered in this section include:
???Installing the Calibration Software
???An overview of the Kodak Professional Device Calibration Software
???Advanced Features of the LED II Calibration Software
???Installing the Densitometer
IMPORTANT: For the
Section 1, Calibrating the Printer.
Installing the Calibration Software
Installing the software includes installing both the Kodak Professional Device Calibration Software (which manages the calibration of multiple Kodak devices) and the Calibration Software for the Kodak Professional LED II Printer 20P/20R.
You can install the software either from a supplied CD or by downloading from the Kodak web site.
System Requirements
MACINTOSH Systems
???Power MACINTOSH System 7.5 or above
???Minimum of 35 MB free disk space
???608 K free disk space for each of as many as six configured devices
???256 colors at 640 x 480 spatial resolution
???CD ROM Drive
WINDOWS NT Systems
???100 MHz PENTIUM Processor
???64 MB Main System Memory
???VGA Monitor (640 x 480 spatial resolution)
???CD ROM Drive
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Installation Procedure
1.If you are installing the software from the supplied
a.Place the CD in your
b.When the Browser is displayed, select LED Printer.
2.If you are downloading the installation files from the Kodak web site, go to http://www.kodak.com/global/en/service/printers/led2Printer/led2Printer.shtml.
3.Under the heading Product Support, select Drivers, Software and Firmware.
4.Select Calibration Utilities.
5.Under the heading Download File, select KODAK PROFESSIONAL Device Calibration.
The display shows the Save As dialog box.
6.Either accept the default path and file name or select another path and file name and save the file.
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NOTE: The installation is similar for NT and Macintosh systems. When the instructions say, for example, click Next or Install, the first option is for NT systems and the second is for Macintosh systems.
CAUTION: To avoid possible damage, do not connect or disconnect the cable between your host computer and the printer when either device is powered up.
7.Open the installation file (KODAK PROFESSIONAL Device Calibration.exe). The display shows a splash screen for KODAK PROFESSIONAL Device Calibration and a Setup message.
8.After the Welcome screen is displayed, click Next or Continue.
9.For Macintosh systems only, read the readme information, then click
Continue.
10.Read the license agreement.
???To accept the terms and continue the installation, click Yes or Agree.
???Or, to cancel the installation, click No or Disagree.
11.For NT systems only, read the readme information, then click Next.
12.Select the installation type:
For NT systems, select one of the following:
NOTE: The Compact option is not supported.
???Typical includes Device Calibration Applications for the Kodak
Professional LED Printer and for the Kodak Professional
Digital Mutliprinter, plus the Linearization Calibration
Application for the Kodak Professional RFS 3570+ (Speed
Up) Film Scanner
???Custom allows you to choose specific features for the application you
choose to install, including the Centralized Densitometer Application; for the LED Printer, you may choose to install either Gen I or Gen II.
For Macintosh systems, select Easy Install.
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13.Click Next to install the software on your system.
The display shows a dialog box for you to designate where to install the calibration software.
14.Either accept the default path and folder or select another path and folder.
15.Click Finish or OK.
NOTE: For NT systems, the dialog box gives you the option of reading the readme file associated with your installed applications.
16.If you installed the software from a
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About the Kodak Professional Device Calibration
Software
The Kodak Professional Device Calibration software manages and launches customized calibration software applications, including the calibration software for the LED 20P and 20R printers.
Application Window Definitions
The window below and the tables that follow define the application window for the KODAK PROFESSIONAL Device Calibration Software.
Menu bar
Device icon
(this is displayed when you add
a calibration device)
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The table below defines the functions and their corresponding icons on the main window of the Device CalibrationSoftware.
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Starting the Device Calibration Software
Load the Calibration Software according to the table below. (If needed, see ???Installing the Calibration Software??? on page
Editing the Log Settings
Your Device Calibration application has specific ???log settings??? for the purpose of keeping a history of the calibration. You may want to change the settings??? the type of messages written to the log file, the number of days to keep the log file, and the name of the log file. (See also ???Editing Information on the History Tab??? on page
To change the log settings for the Device Calibration:
1. On the Device Calibration window, deselect all devices.
All devices must be 
deselected
2. Click the Edit icon or select
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The display shows the Edit Configuration dialog box with the default settings:
3.Edit the device settings as needed or click Default to refresh the dialog box with the default settings.
The log operations/settings include:
4. Click OK to save (or Cancel to cancel) the changes.
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Adding, Updating, and Deleting Devices
You can:
???add new printer calibration devices
???update the name or SCSI ID (Target ID) of an existing device
???delete devices
???update the configuration files for devices
Adding a Device
1. Click the New icon or select
The display shows the Create a New Device dialog box.
2.Enter the correct device settings. Use a unique identifying word for the device name.
NOTES: The default SCSI ID for the printer is 5. The printer???s OCP menu displays the current SCSI ID for the printer.
Make sure the Device Type field matches the type of printer that is being calibrated (for example: Digital LED II 20P).
3. Click OK to accept the changes.
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A new printer device icon is displayed on the Device Calibration window.
NOTE: If an error message is displayed, refer to Section 2, Troubleshooting.
Updating a Device
To update the device name or the SCSI information for a device:
1.Select the device by clicking once on the device icon on the Device Calibration window.
Device icon
2. Click the Edit icon or select
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The display shows the Update a Device dialog box.
3.Enter the correct device settings.
The options for the device settings include:
4. Click OK to save (or Cancel to cancel) the changes.
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Deleting a Device
To delete a device and all files associated with the device:
1. Select the device by clicking once on the device icon.
Device icon
2.Click the Cut icon or select
3.Click Yes to delete the device and associated files (or click No to stop the deletion process).
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Advanced Features of the LED II Calibration Software
The Calibration Software for the KODAK PROFESSIONAL LED II Printer 20P/20R provides automated neutral density printer calibration and is designed to be used without assistance from technical experts. The advanced calibration features provided by this product enable you to customize the calibration of the printer. To use the advanced features, you should understand image science technology and the implications of manipulating neutral density calibrations.
IMPORTANT: Printer calibration should not be mistaken for color management. Color management is provided by software applications that are independent of the printer and the calibration software.
Viewing Graphs
The View Graphs feature provides access to the available graphs from the most recently completed calibration.
Examples of the Value, Difference, and History Graphs follow. The Value and Difference Graphs reflect the densitometer values that were last read. The History Graph displays the data from completed calibrations.
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Value Graph
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Difference Graph
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History Graph
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To view calibration graphs:
1.From the Device Calibration window,
The display shows the LED Calibration Application window.
2.Click the Graphs icon or select
The display shows one of the graphs; typically it is the Value graph.
3.Select the Graph Type that you want to view. When the graph is displayed, select the type of data and planes that you want to see displayed.
NOTE: The graph will be blank if the printer has not been calibrated.
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Applying a Master Balance (NT Systems Only)
Master Balance is a method that allows you to temporarily modify printer neutral calibration. This may be desired for customizing a particular job or correcting for a
1.From the Device Calibration window,
The display shows the LED Calibration Application window.
2. Click the Master Balance icon or select
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The display shows the Master Balance dialog box.
3.Click and drag the sliders as needed for Density, Red, Green, or Blue balance.
For Density, Red, Green, and Blue, 1 unit of change is equal to 0.01 log exposure or 1 color correction (cc) units. For unit changes of less than one, you can type the number directly into the edit box.
4.Click OK to accept the changes (or click Cancel to cancel the master balance).
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The display shows the Choose Master Balance LUT dialog box.
IMPORTANT: In the next step, do not select the default LUT.
5.Select one of the LUTs from the dialog box and click Load Selected LUT or click Load Custom LUT and follow the prompts to load a custom LUT.
A new LUT is calculated based on the selected LUT and the input DRGB values. The LUT is downloaded to the printer, overwriting the current LUT. This LUT will be the current printer LUT until a new LUT is sent.
Sending LUTs
The Send LUT to Printer feature allows you to overwrite the current LUT in the printer. You can create a valid printing LUT using an ASCII text editor. This option sends the selected LUT to the printer, overwriting any existing LUT.
To send a LUT to the Printer:
1.From the Device Calibration window,
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The display shows the LED Calibration Application window.
2.Click the Send LUT icon or select
3.Select one of the LUTs from the dialog box and click Load Selected LUT or click Load Custom LUT and follow the prompts to load a custom LUT. The LUT is downloaded to the printer, overwriting the current LUT.
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Sending Targets
The Send Target feature enables you to send any properly formatted target file to the printer without performing a calibration. The target file must contain image data in the format for the Kodak Professional LED II Printer 20P/20R. The format of this file must be raw RGB pixel interleaved.
To send a test target to the printer:
1.From the Device Calibration window,
The display shows the LED Calibration Application window.
2. Click the Send Target icon or select
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The display shows the Send Target to Printer dialog box. (The versions for both NT and MACINTOSH Systems are shown.)
NT Systems
NOTE: Users of NT systems can click Browse to select another file name. The display shows the Open dialog box. Select the file name, then click
Open.
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MACINTOSH Systems
3.Enter the desired settings and click OK to save the settings (or Cancel to keep the previous settings).
The selected test target is sent to the printer.
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Editing the Device Configuration
The Edit Configuration feature allows you to change the printer???s calibration configuration attributes. However, it is recommended that you use the default settings for these attributes for most operations.
Edit Configuration consists of a set of six tabs??? each with related configuration attributes. There can be only one set of configuration attributes for the printer calibration application at a time. If you make any changes to information on one or more of the tabs and then click OK to save your changes, the changes will overwrite the previous attributes used for the automated calibration.
To edit the device configuration:
1.From the Device Calibration window,
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The display shows the LED Calibration Application window. 2. Click the Edit icon or select
The display shows the Edit Configuration window with the Procedure tab displayed.
3.To navigate among the tabs, click the tab you want and follow the instructions for updating the information for that tab.
IMPORTANT: Whenever you click OK, the software assumes ALL changes to the Edit Configuration are complete and the Edit Configuration window closes. Similarly, you can click Cancel at any time while the Edit Configuration window is open; any changes you made to any of the tabbed information are canceled and the Edit Configuration window closes.
For Macintosh users only: you can click Default at any time to reset the attributes to their factory defaults and then click OK to save the defaults.
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Editing Information on the Procedure Tab
The Procedure tab contains general configuration attributes as shown and described below. The values displayed in the example are the default settings.
1.Use the
2.If you have completed all editing (including information on the other tabs), click OK to save the changes and close the Edit Configuration window. (Or, click Cancel to cancel all changes.)
3.To continue making changes to the Edit Configuration, click another tab and make changes as needed.
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Editing Information on the Density Source Tab
The Density Source tab specifies how the calibration application is to receive density data. The values displayed in the example are the default settings.
1.Use the
2.If you have completed all editing (including information on the other tabs), click OK to save the changes and close the Edit Configuration window. (Or, click Cancel to cancel all changes.)
3.To continue making changes to the Edit Configuration, click another tab and make changes as needed.
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Editing Information on the Aim Tab
The Aim tab specifies:
???whether the aims used for calibration are Density Aims or Lightness Aims
???whether to apply the
???which table to use if Copyright Detection is functional
The values displayed in the example are the default settings.
To edit the configuration information on the Aim tab:
1.Change the Aim information as needed.
2.If you have completed all editing (including information on the other tabs), click OK to save the changes and close the Edit Configuration window. (Or, click Cancel to cancel all changes.)
3.To continue making changes to the Edit Configuration, click another tab and make changes as needed.
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Editing Information on the History Tab
The History tab specifies information about maintaining calibration history data.
The values displayed in the example are the default settings.
To edit the configuration information on the History tab:
1.Change the History information as needed.
2.If you have completed all editing (including information on the other tabs), click OK to save the changes and close the Edit Configuration window. (Or, click Cancel to cancel all changes.)
3.To continue making changes to the Edit Configuration, click another tab and make changes as needed.
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Editing Information on the Paper Tab
The Paper tab allows you to specify the paper being calibrated. The value displayed in the example is the default setting.
To edit the configuration information on the Paper tab:
1.Change the Paper Type if needed.
2.If you have completed all editing (including information on the other tabs), click OK to save the changes and close the Edit Configuration window. (Or, click Cancel to cancel all changes.)
3.To continue making changes to the Edit Configuration, click another tab and make changes as needed.
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Editing Information on the DP2 (NT Systems) or KPIS (MACINTOSH Systems) Tab
The DP2 (or for MACINTOSH Systems, KPIS) tab specifies whether to activate DP2 (or KPIS) interoperability, and if so, names the directory and filename designated for the DP2 (or KPIS) information.
There are minor differences in the editing of DP2 and KPIS information.
Editing DP2 Information (NT Systems)
When you click the DP2 tab of the Edit Configuration window, the tab is displayed. The values in the example are the default settings.
To edit the configuration information on the DP2 tab:
1.If DP2 is not already activated, click the Activate DP2 checkbox (click again to deactivate) so that the dialog box looks like the example above.
2.To change the DP2 Location, type a new directory name or click Browse and select another directory.
3.If needed, change the DP2 Filename.
4.If you have completed all editing (including information on the other tabs), click OK to save the changes and close the Edit Configuration window. (Or, click Cancel to cancel all changes.)
5.To make other changes to the Edit Configuration, click another tab and make changes as needed.
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Editing KPIS Information (MACINTOSH Systems)
If you are using the calibration output files with the KPIS system, it is necessary to activate KPIS and assign a filename and location to the output file.
When you click the KPIS tab of the Edit Configuration window, the following tab is displayed. The values in the example are the default settings.
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To edit the configuration information on the KPIS tab:
1.Click the Activate KPIS checkbox (click again to deactivate).
The display shows the Edit Configuration window with the default settings for KPIS Location and KPIS Filename.
2.To change the directory for the KPIS file:
a.Click KPIS Location. The display shows the Select KPIS Folder dialog box.
b.If needed, browse to find the folder you want.
c.Click Select ???directoryname??? (the example above shows Select ???KodakLED???).
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The display shows the updated Edit Configuration window with updated File Location of CalDisk:CompositeMachine:Tables:KodakLED.
Completing the Edit Configuration
When you finish editing the configuration file, click OK to save the attributes. (Click Cancel to exit without saving your changes. MACINTOSH System users: you can click Default at any time to reset the attributes to their factory defaults and then click OK to save the defaults.)
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Creating a Density File for Use with Calibration
During calibration, you have the option of obtaining density data from a file or by scanning a processed test target through an
1.Scan the print into your densitometer.
2.Save the data to file using the density data file format specification (see ???File Formats??? below). The Kodak Device Calibration Software does not perform this function.
3.Move the density data file that you just saved to the ???Dens??? folder within the device folder for your specific device. The filename should match the Density Source File selected on the Density Source tab of the Edit Configuration window (see ???Editing Information on the Density Source Tab??? on page
File Formats
NOTE: If a file contains data in a tabular format, each entry may be separated by multiple spaces and tabs; however, when the file is saved by the application, each group of multiple spaces and tabs is automatically converted to a single tab.
DensityDataRaw (TECHNET Format)
Example:
R2340 G1000 B2010
R2350 G1010 B2020
R2360 G1020 B2030
R2370 G1030 B2040
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Installing the Densitometer
This section describes how to install the
IMPORTANT: The supported densitometers use a
To install the densitometer:
1.Connect the appropriate cable (provided by the user, supplier or with the densitometer) between the densitometer and the host computer.
NOTE:For the
???Remove the protective strip (for shipping) from the densitometer.
???Verify that the densitometer is configured with the factory defaults. (Refer to the densitometer manual for this information.)
???Perform an initial calibration of the densitometer. (Refer to the densitometer manual.)
2.Run the calibration software for the printer and click the Edit icon to access the Edit Configuration window; see ???Editing the Device Configuration??? beginning on page
3.Click the Density Source tab.
4.Edit the attribute for the Density Source. Select the appropriate choice for your densitometer from the list.
5.Edit the attribute for the Density Source Port. Enter the name of the port that the
6.Click OK to save the changes to the configuration.
IMPORTANT: Densitometers require calibration at regular intervals. Refer to your densitometer manual or instructions on how to calibrate your densitometer and perform a calibration.
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4 Installing and Using the Centralized
Densitometer Application
IMPORTANT: This chapter pertains only to users of WINDOWS NT Systems.
The Centralized Densitometer Application topics covered in this section include:
???Installing the application on a WINDOWS NT System
???Modifying printer and port information
???Viewing graphs
Installing the Centralized Densitometer Application
If you have a network of printers and will be using the Centralized Densitometer application, install it on the host computer that will be connected to the central densitometer.
NOTE: The Kodak Professional Device Calibration application must be installed on each host PC connected to a printer; the Centralized Densitometer application needs to be installed only on the computer with the densitometer.
System Requirements
???WINDOWS NT 4.0 with service pack 3 or higher
???170 KB available disk space
???At least 2 MB main system memory
???CD ROM Drive
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Installation Procedure
1.If you are installing the software from the supplied
a.place the CD in your
b.When the display shows the Browser, select LED Printer.
2.If you are downloading the installation files from the Kodak web site, go to http://www.kodak.com/global/en/service/printers/led2Printer/led2Printer.shtml.
3.Under the heading Product Support, select Drivers, Software and Firmware.
4.Select Calibration Utilities.
5.Under the heading Download File, select KODAK PROFESSIONAL Device Calibration.
The display shows the Save As dialog box.
6.Either accept the default path and file name or select another path and file name and save the file.
7.Open the installation file (KODAK PROFESSIONAL Device Calibration.exe). The display shows the splash screen for KODAK PROFESSIONAL Device Calibration and a Setup message.
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8.After the Welcome screen is displayed, click Next.
9.Read the license agreement.
???To accept the terms and continue the installation, click Yes.
???Or, to cancel the installation, click No.
10.Read the readme information, then click Next.
The display shows a dialog box for choosing the destination location.
11.Either accept the default path and folder or click Browse to select another path and folder.
The display shows the Setup Type dialog box.
12.Select Custom and click Next.
The display shows the Select Components dialog box.
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13.Click to check the box next to Kodak Professional Device Calibration ??? Centralized Densitometer and click Next.
14.Click Next to install the software on your system.
The display shows the Setup Status dialog box. You do not need to do anything unless you want to Cancel the setup.
15.When the setup is complete, click Finish to restart the host computer.
16.If you used a CD to install the software, remove the
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Using the Centralized Densitometer Application
1.Click the Windows Start button and select Programs
The display shows the Centralized Densitometer Application window.
With the Kodak Professional Device Calibration - Centralized Densitometer
Application, you can:
???add or delete a printer
???change the densitometer port
???for a selected printer
???change the printer information
???measure the density during a calibration cycle
???view calibration graphs
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Adding a Printer
1.Click the Add Printer icon or select
The display shows the Add New Printer dialog box.
2. Either type a path or click Browse and select a path. Click OK.
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The display shows the Centralized Densitometer Application window with the new printer added.
Deleting a Printer
1.Highlight the printer you want to delete.
2.Click the Delete icon or select
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The display shows the dialog box below.
3.Click Yes to delete the printer.
The selected printer is no longer visible in the Centralized Densitometer Application window.
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Changing Printer Information
1.Highlight the printer for which you want to change the information (location).
2.Click the Printer Info icon or select
The display shows the Update Printer Information dialog box.
3. Change the location for the printer as needed and click OK.
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Changing the Densitometer Port
You can change the designation of the port on your host computer to which the densitometer is attached.
1.Select
The display shows the Change Densitometer Port dialog box.
2. Click in the circle next to either COM1 or COM2 and click OK.
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If you change the port, a message is displayed on the status bar of the Centralized Densitometer Application window.
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Measuring Densities During a Calibration Cycle
IMPORTANT: To use the centralized densitometer application for measuring densities for a calibration cycle, the density source of ???centralized densitometer??? must have been selected in the edit configuration dialog for the device being calibrated; see ???Editing Information on the Density Source Tab??? on page
1.Open the Centralized Densitometer Application. The display shows the window for the Centralized Densitometer Application.
2.Highlight the printer.
3.Click the Measure icon (or select
4.At the densitometer, measure the densities (see ???Using the Densitometer to Read Densities??? on page
When the densities are measured, the status bar on the Centralized Densitometer Application window displays ???Ready.???
The density measurements are automatically sent to the LED printer???s host computer.
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Viewing Calibration Graphs
The View Graphs feature provides access to the available graphs from the most recently completed calibration for the selected printer.
For examples of the graphs, see ???Viewing Graphs??? beginning on page
To view calibration graphs from the Centralized Densitometer application:
1.Highlight the printer you want to view graphs and click the Graphs icon or select
The display shows one of the graphs; typically it is the Value graph.
2.Select the Graph Type that you want to view. When the display shows the graph, select the type of data and planes that you want to see.
NOTE: You will get a message if there is no calibration data for the selected printer.
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