Datacolor ColorReader EZ User manual

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User Guide

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Rev A, August 2020
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Contents
Introduction 4
Requirements 4
Included 4
Getting Started 5
Install the Mobile Application 5
Calibration 6
Take Readings 7
Mobile Application 8
Device Menu 8
History Menu 11
Read Menu 13
Colors Menu 18
Palettes Menu 19
Device 21
Controls & Indicators 21
General Information 22
Appendix 24

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Introduction
Datacolor ColorReader EZ Model DC10-3 is an accurate color reader designed to
measure an inspiration color and report the nearest reference color from a proprietary
color system.
You can use Datacolor ColorReader EZ to quickly and accurately measure samples,
and find the closest color match in a fan deck collection stored on the mobile
application.
Bluetooth connectivity works with the Datacolor ColorReader mobile application when installed
on portable devices including cell phones and tablets. Using this mobile application you can
easily store, recall, and examine project color information in real time.
Requirements
The requirements to run the Datacolor ColorReader mobile application include:
Mobile Device
Operating System
iPhone®
iOS® v. 9.3 or higher
iPad®
iOS® v. 9.3 or higher
iPod Touch®
iOS® v. 9.3 or higher
Android®
v. 6.0 or higher
Bluetooth®
v. 4.0 or higher
Included
The packaging includes:
•the Datacolor ColorReader EZ measuring device
•two installed CR2032 lithium batteries
•welcome card with product information and link to goto.datacolor.com/getcrez

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Getting Started
Install the Mobile Application
1. Go to your mobile device’s settings menu and turn on Bluetooth.
2. Ensure your Datacolor ColorReader EZ contains two working CR2032 lithium
batteries.
3. Install and open the Datacolor ColorReader mobile application from the Apple
App Store or Google Play Store.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to turn on and connect your ColorReader EZ
unit, select your region, then complete the registration screen.

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Calibration
Calibrate the unit every 8 hours to account for any changes over time. This ensures that
the readings remain consistent. The Datacolor ColorReader mobile application will
remind you when calibration is required.
1. Tap the yellow notification, or tap ‘Device’ and navigate to the ‘Calibration’ tab.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to position the calibration tile.
3. Tap ‘Calibrate’ on the screen. The application will confirm calibration success.

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Take Readings
When you find a color you want to capture, use the ColorReader EZ to take a reading
and find the color data or closest matches from popular color collections on the mobile
application.
1. Ensure the calibration tile is flipped back to expose the aperture.
2. Place the aperture over the area you want to read. The area should be flat and
the solid color completely fills the aperture area.
3. Tap ‘Read’ on the screen or press the ColorReader EZ button. The mobile
application will show the results.
On the left you will see the reading color.
On the right you will see the three closest matches to the reading within the color
collections available on your mobile application.

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Mobile Application
From any menu, tap ‘Done’ to return to the main screen.
Device Menu
This menu allows you to manage your device.
Registration
Use this tab if you are given an exclusive access code to change your available color
collections to find matches for your readings
1. Enter the access code you were provided.
2. Tap ‘Register’. The mobile application will ask you to confirm then automatically
update your color collection list.
If you already entered an access code, this tab will have your access code information.

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Device Info
Use this tab to disconnect your ColorReader EZ and confirm technical information about
your unit.
Calibration
Use this tab to see the current calibration status or run a new calibration.
Calibrate the unit every 8 hours to account for any changes over time. This ensures that
the readings remain consistent. The Datacolor ColorReader mobile application will
remind you when calibration is required.
1. Follow the on-screen instructions to position the calibration tile.
2. Tap ‘Calibrate’ on the screen. The application will confirm calibration success.

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Support
Use this tab to be sent directly to the online support site where you can submit a ticket
or call our representatives for any issues you may be experiencing.

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History Menu
All your measured readings are saved to be viewed at any time.
Reading Info
Tap one of your previous readings in ‘History’ to see the color data in CIE L*a*b, RGB,
and HEX values. (Note: The L*a*b* values are valid for D65/10* Illuminant/Observer)

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Get Match
After selecting a previous reading from ‘History’, tap ‘Get Match’ to find the 3 closest
matches within your color collections.
Save Reading
After selecting a previous reading from ‘History’, tap ‘Save Reading’ to save to a palette.

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Read Menu
When you find a color you want to capture, use the ColorReader EZ to take a reading
and find the color data or closest matches from popular color collections on the mobile
application.
1. Ensure the calibration tile is flipped back to expose the aperture.
2. Place the aperture over the area you want to read. The area should be flat and
the solid color completely fills the aperture area.
3. Tap ‘Read’ on the screen or press the ColorReader EZ button. The mobile
application will show the results.
Reading Info
After taking a new reading, tap ‘Info’ to see the color data in CIE L*a*b, RGB, and HEX
values. (Note: The L*a*b* values are valid for D65/10* Illuminant/Observer)

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Save Reading
After taking a new reading, tap ‘Save Reading’ to save to a palette.
Change Match From
After taking a new reading or tapping ‘Get Match’ on a previous reading, you can
change the color collections used to find the three closest matches.
1. Tap ‘Change’ to view the full list of color collections available on your mobile
application.
2. Tap on each color collection to activate or deactivate from the search. The color
collection name will be red if it is activated or gray if deactivated.
3. Tap ‘Match’ and the three closest matches will change to options from your
activated color collections.

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Closest Matches
After taking a new reading or tapping ‘Get Match’, you will see the three closest
matches to the reading within the color collections available on your mobile application.
Tap on a swatch to see more information.
View Fan Deck
After selecting a swatch, tap ‘View Fan Deck’ and the selected swatch will be
highlighted in a visual atlas of the colors in the full collection.

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Coordinate Colors
After selecting a swatch, tap ‘Coordinate Colors’ to view four colors that combined with
your selected swatch create Complimentary, Triad, Analogous, and Monochromatic
color schemes.
For more information on color schemes, tap ‘About Color Schemes’.
You can tap any of the recommended colors to find their three closest color matches or
reading info.
You also have the option to tap ‘Save as Palette’ to automatically create a new palette.
The original swatch will be saved in the ‘Swatches’ tab, and the four additional
recommended colors will be saved in the ‘Readings’ tab.
Save Swatch
After selecting a swatch, tap ‘Save Swatch’ to save to a new or existing palette.

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Color Data
After selecting a swatch, tap ‘Color Data’ to see the color data in CIE L*a*b, RGB, and
HEX values. You may also see notes the manufactures has added. (Note: The L*a*b*
values are valid for D65/10* Illuminant/Observer)

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Colors Menu
Color Collections
All your color collections available on your mobile application are listed here.
View Fan Deck
After selecting a color collection, you will see a visual atlas of the colors in the full
collection. You can then tap any color to view the swatch.
Search
After selecting a color collection, you can type in a specific color name or color number
in the search bar to quickly find a specific color. You can then tap any color to view the
swatch.

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Palettes Menu
When you save a reading or swatch they are stored in a palette. (Note: You can only
create a new palette when saving a reading or swatch)
To view the colors saved in a palette, tap the palette you want to review.
You can label a palette by tapping the palette label and typing a new label.
To delete a palette and the colors saved within, tap ‘Delete’ and confirm.
Swatches
This tab shows your saved swatches in the selected palette. Tap the color to view the
swatch.
You can tap the pencil icon next to the color to assign a label.
To delete a color, tap the pencil icon next to the color you want to delete a tap ‘Delete’
and confirm.

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Readings
This tab shows your saved readings in the selected palette. Tap the color to view the
reading info.
You can tap the pencil icon next to the color to assign a label.
To delete a color, tap the pencil icon next to the color you want to delete a tap ‘Delete’
and confirm.
Notes
You can add additional notes to your palette by tapping ‘Notes’.
Share Palette
After you have completed creating a palette, tap ‘Share Palette’ to create a unique link
that will display the selected palette’s swatches and readings with your labels and
notes. Then choose the application that you want to share/send the link with.