Epson SpectroProofer Mounter 24 User manual

User’s Guide
NPD3701-00 EN

SpectroProofer Mounter 24"/44" User’s Guide
Copyrights and Trademarks
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Copyrights and Trademarks
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Contents
Copyrights and Trademarks
Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Introduction
Mounter (Front Face) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Mounter (Bottom Face) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Color Measurement Device
(ILS20EP/ILS20EPUV) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Handling Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Color Measurement Device
(ILS20EP/ILS20EPUV) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Backing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Mounter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
How To Use
Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Turning On/Off This Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Supported Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Making Initial Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Measuring Color. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Starting SpectroProofer Utilities . . . . . . . . . . .11
Color calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Preparing and executing a color
measurement job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Maintenance
Cleaning the Associate Parts for
ILS20EP/ILS20EPUV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Cleaning procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Recertification for Color Measurement Device
ILS20EP/ILS20EPUV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Removing the Mounter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Moving or Transporting the Product . . . . . . . . .16
Troubleshooting
When Error Message Appears in the Printer’s
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
When Ink Gets on the Front or Back Side
of the Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
When SpectroProofer Utilities Ends with
an Error . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Something Wrong with Color Measurement
Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Appendix
Uninstalling SpectroProofer Utilities . . . . . . . . .21
Windows 2000/Windows XP. . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Windows Vista . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Mac OS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Where To Get Help
Technical Support Web Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Contacting Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Before Contacting Epson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Help for Users in North America . . . . . . . . . .25
Help for Users in Europe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Help for Users in Australia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Help for Users in Singapore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Help for Users in Thailand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Help for Users in Vietnam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Help for Users in Indonesia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Help for Users in Hong Kong . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Help for Users in Malaysia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Help for Users in India . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Help for Users in the Philippines . . . . . . . . . .29
Contents

SpectroProofer Mounter 24"/44" User’s Guide
Safety Instructions
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Safety Instructions
Read all of these instructions before using your
product. Also be sure to follow all warnings and
instructions marked on the product.
Important Safety
Instructions
❏Do not block or cover the openings in the
product’s cabinet.
❏Do not insert objects through the slots. Take
care not to spill liquid on the product.
❏Use only the type of power source indicated
on the product’s label.
❏Use only the power cord that comes with the
product. Use of another cord may result in
fire or electric shock.
❏Printer and options each have power systems.
There is a risk of electric shock unless all the
power cables are unplugged during the
maintenance.
❏Except as specifically explained in your
documentation, do not attempt to service the
product yourself.
❏Unplug the product and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the
following conditions: The power cord or plug
is damaged; liquid has entered the product;
the product has been dropped or the cabinet
damaged; the product does not operate
normally or exhibits a distinct change in
performance.
❏The product is heavy and unwieldy. Have
two people unpack or carry the product.
Warnings, Cautions,
and Notes
wWarnings
must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
cCautions
must be observed to avoid damage to your
equipment.
Notes
contain important information and useful tips on the
operation of the product.

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Introduction
Mounter (Front Face)
1. Handles
Use the handles when installing or removing the
mounter.
2. Cover
Opens the cover when you set or remove
ILS20EP/ILS20EPUV as well as when you
connect the cables.
3. Guide rails (right and left)
Aligns the guide rails with the mounting guides
when attaching to the printer.
4. Auto Take-up Reel Unit connector (for the
SpectroProofer Mounter 44" only)
Connects the Auto Take-up Reel Unit to the
mounter with this connector. It is used when
setting up the Auto Take-up Reel Unit and the
mounter at the same time. A connection cable is
included in the box with your Auto Take-up Reel
Unit.
5. Interface connector to the printer
Connects the mounter to your printer with this
connector. An interface cable is included in the
box with this product.
6. Light
Indicates the status of the SpectroProofer. See the
following table for the details.
cCaution:
Avoid using these handles to move the printer.
Note:
The Auto Take-up Reel Unit is optional with Epson
Stylus Pro 9900/9910. The SpectroProofer Mounter
24" for Epson Stylus Pro 7900/7910 does not support
connecting to Auto Take-up Reel Unit.
On This product is on and in the ready
state.
Flashing This product is in operation or has an
error.
The error content can be checked
by the messages on the printer’s
control panel.
Off This product is off.
Or, this product is in the Sleep mode.
Note:
This product has no power button.
See “Turning On/Off This Product” on page 10

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Mounter (Bottom Face)
1. Color Measurement Device carriage
Moves ILS20EP/ILS20EPUV between right and
left.
2. Mini USB interface cable
Receives data from ILS20EP/ILS20EPUV.
3. DC cable
Supplies power to ILS20EP/ILS20EPUV.
4. Paper Presser
Holds the paper during measuring color.
5. AC inlet
Plug the power cord here.
Accessories
1. White calibration tile holder
Holds the white calibration tile.
2. Backing
The backing are plates placed underneath the
paper during color-measuring. Attach either
black or white backing to the printer.
3. Mounting guide
The guide for attaching the mounter to the
printer.
4. Clamp
Attach the clamp on the stand of the printer to fix
the printer connection cable and power cord.
5. Hex socket head bolts
Fix the mounting guide to the printer using the
hex socket head bolts.
6. Hex wrench
The tool used when the hex socket head bolts are
installed.
7. Printer connection cable
This cable is used when connecting the mounter
to the printer.
8. Power cord
This cord is used when connecting the mounter to
the AC inlet.
Note:
The SpectroProofer Mounter 44" comes with two each
of black and white plates. The SpectroProofer
Mounter 24" comes with one each of black and white
plates.

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Color Measurement
Device
(ILS20EP/ILS20EPUV)
1. Lens
Scans the print when measuring colors.
2. DC connector
Attach the DC connector to the DC cable located
on the Color Measurement Device carriage,
placed at the bottom of the mounter.
3. Mini USB interface connector
Attach the Mini USB interface connector to the
Mini USB interface cable located on the Color
Measurement Device carriage, placed at the
bottom of the mounter.
4. White calibration tile
The white-based tile for color measurement data.
Use this tile by setting the white calibration tile
holder.
Handling Instructions
Color Measurement Device
(ILS20EP/ILS20EPUV)
❏Do not touch the lens directly or place the lens
face down.
If a scratch, dirt or other matter gets on the
lens, it may affect the color measuring result.
❏Do not touch the white surface of the white
calibration tile.
If a scratch, dirt or other matter gets on the
surface, it may affect the color measuring
result.
cCaution:
Do not break or lose the white calibration tile.
You cannot buy the white calibration tile by
itself. You need to purchase
ILS20EP/ILS20EPUV set.

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❏Use ILS20EP/ILS20EPUV and the white
calibration tile contained in the set that comes
with this product.
ILS20EP/ILS20EPUV and the white
calibration tile are adjusted to be a set, and
given the same number in the factory. If you
purchase two or more products, make sure
that you use the same numbered devices in
pairs.
The label of ILS20EP/ILS20EPUV
The label of the white calibration tile
Backing
Take care to prevent a scratch or dirt getting on
the surface of the backing.
If a scratch, dirt or other matter gets on the
backing, it may affect the color measuring result.
Mounter
Do not touch the following parts when the power
is on.
Unnecessary touching the inside of the mounter
may damage the product.
cCaution:
Do not drop or knock it against hard objects
because the backing is a fragile part.

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How To Use
This product is the automated color measurement system used by mounting the Epson Stylus Pro
9900/7900/9910/7910.
The printer driver must be installed on the computer.
To perform color measuring operation, install the SpectroProofer Utilities from the software CD-ROM,
bundled with this product.
Procedures
1. Confirming the printer setup See the SpectroProofer Mounter 24"/44" Setup Guide
Make sure to complete the printer setup (setting up the printer and installing the printer driver). Turn
on the printer and make sure it is in the ready state.
2. Initial settings of SpectroProofer See “Making Initial Settings” on page 10
Performs the initial settings of SpectroProofer.
3. Color calibration See “Color calibration” on page 11
Calibrate your printer using Printer Linearization in the SpectroProofer Utilities.
4. Color measurement See “Preparing and executing a color measurement job” on page 12
Select a job by starting Preparing and executing a color measurement job in the SpectroProofer
Utilities.
When you start Job status confirmation on the SpectroProofer Utilities, you can check the status of the
current job.
See the online help for detailed information.

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Turning On/Off This
Product
This product has no power button.
The power is on when you plug the power cord
into the outlet (100 V AC).
The power is off when you unplug the power
cord from the wall outlet.
Supported Media
Some of the media supported by Epson Stylus Pro
9900/7900/9910/7910 cannot be used with this
product. See the SpectroProofer Utilities online
help for the supported media.
Making Initial Settings
After setting up this product on the printer, make
the initial settings before using.
The initial settings should be performed once.
You do not need to make the initial settings for
each installation or removal of the mounter.
Follow the procedures below.
ASet the roll paper on the printer.
See the SpectroProofer Utilities online help
for the supported media.
BSelect OPTIONS SETUP, SpectroProofer,
DEVICE ALIGNMENT and EXECUTE, and then
press the OK button on the printer’s control
panel.
The printer automatically prints out and
measures the adjustment pattern to
perform the setup. This process takes about
one minute to complete.
When the initial settings is complete, READY
is displayed on the printer’s control panel.
cCaution:
When using this product, plug this product’s
power cord into the outlet, and then turn on the
printer. This product does not work correctly if
you turn on the printer beforehand.

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Measuring Color
This section introduces the color measuring
procedures using SpectroProofer Utilities which
is the operation tool for this product.
See the online help of the SpectroProofer Utilities
for detailed information.
Starting SpectroProofer
Utilities
Follow the instructions below to start
SpectroProofer Utilities.
Windows
Click Start, point to All Programs, point to
SpectroProofer Utilities, and then click
SpectroProofer Utilities.
Mac OS X
Double-click the hard disk icon, the Applications
folder, the SpectroProofer Utilities folder, and
then the SpectroProofer Utilities icon.
Color calibration
You can perform the color calibration to keep
high print quality with reduced color difference.
We recommend you perform the color calibration
once every two weeks or once a month.
AStart the SpectroProofer Utilities.
See “Starting SpectroProofer Utilities”
on page 11
BClick Printer Linearization.
CFollow the wizard to perform color
calibration.
Click the Help button to see the online help for
detailed information.

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Preparing and executing a
color measurement job
This section introduces the color measuring
procedures using Preparing and executing a
color measurement job.
See the online help for detailed information.
ATurn on the printer. Make sure the printer
and this product are both in the ready state.
Make the initial settings when you use this
product for the first time.
See “Making Initial Settings” on page 10
Perform maintenance if necessary.
See “Cleaning the Associate Parts for
ILS20EP/ILS20EPUV” on page 13
BSet the paper in the printer.
See the SpectroProofer Utilities online help
for the supported media.
Please refer to the User’s Guide of the printer
when you set the paper.
CStart the SpectroProofer Utilities.
See “Starting SpectroProofer Utilities”
on page 11
DClick Preparing and executing a color
measurement job.
ESelect the job you want to perform.
Follow the wizard to complete the settings.
Click the Help button to see the online help
for detailed information.
Note:
The ICC profile cannot be created by the
SpectroProofer Utilities alone. You need a
creation software separately.

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Maintenance
Cleaning the Associate
Parts for
ILS20EP/ILS20EPUV
If the color measurement value indicates
abnormal value, clean the product. To maintain a
good condition of the product, we recommend
you to care for once a month.
Cleaning procedures
Clean the following three parts:
❏the backing surface
❏the surface of the white calibration tile
❏the lens of ILS20EP/ILS20EPUV
The procedures are as follows.
ARemove ILS20EP/ILS20EPUV and the
mounter from the printer.
See “Removing the Mounter” on page 15
BRemove the white calibration tile holder
from the printer.
CRemove the white calibration tile from the
white calibration tile holder.
DRemove the backing from the printer.
EUse a dry, soft cloth to carefully remove any
dust or dirt from the surface of the white
calibration tile or the surface of the backing.
If the dirt does not come off, clean it using a
soft, clean cloth dampened with water.
Then, wipe it with a dry, soft cloth.
cCaution:
Because the backing is a fragile part, do
not drop the backing while removing it.

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FUse an air spray for OA equipment to blow
the dust off the lens in
ILS20EP/ILS20EPUV.
GAttach the backing to the printer.
See the SpectroProofer Mounter 24"/44"
Setup Guide
HSet the white calibration tile to the white
calibration tile holder, and then attach it to
the printer.
See the SpectroProofer Mounter 24"/44"
Setup Guide
IInstall the mounter to the printer.
See the SpectroProofer Mounter 24"/44"
Setup Guide
JInstall ILS20EP/ILS20EPUV to the
mounter.
See the SpectroProofer Mounter 24"/44"
Setup Guide
Recertification for Color
Measurement Device
ILS20EP/ILS20EPUV
We recommend to inspect ILS20EP/ILS20EPUV
once a year.
For detailed information, contact customer
support services for assistance. If customer
support for your area is not listed below, contact
the dealer where you purchased your product.
See “Where To Get Help” on page 24
See the instructions below to send
ILS20EP/ILS20EPUV for recertification.
❏When sending for recertification, make sure
that the white calibration tile and
ILS20EP/ILS20EPUV are in the set.
❏Use the original box to pack the devices.
cCaution:
Do not touch the lens directly in
ILS20EP/ILS20EPUV.
cCaution:
ILS20EP/ILS20EPUV and the white
calibration tile are adjusted to be a set, and
given the same number in the factory.
When sending for recertification, make
sure to send the same numbered devices in
pairs.

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Removing the Mounter
When transporting or maintaining the printer and
mounter, follow the steps below to remove the
mounter from the printer.
ATurn off the printer.
BUnplug the power cord from the mounter.
COpen the cover, and unplug the printer
connection cable and the Auto Take-up
Reel Unit connection cable.
DUnplug the two interface cables connected
with ILS20EP/ILS20EPUV.
cCaution:
❏Remove ILS20EP/ILS20EPUV from
the mounter before removing the
mounter. Leaving
ILS20EP/ILS20EPUV inside the
mounter may result in damage to the
lens when placing the mounter on the
floor.
❏Do not touch the lens in
ILS20EP/ILS20EPUV.
Note:
The Auto Take-up Reel Unit is optional with
Epson Stylus Pro 9900/9910. The
SpectroProofer Mounter 24" for Epson Stylus
Pro 7900/7910 does not support connecting to
Auto Take-up Reel Unit.

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EHold the rear of ILS20EP/ILS20EPUV and
lift it a little toward you, and then remove
it.
FClose the cover and remove the mounter
from the printer.
The mounter is heavy so have two people
hold it by handles of the mounter.
Moving or Transporting
the Product
When you transport the product, see the Setup
Guide and be sure to repack the product using the
original box and packing materials.
See the SpectroProofer Mounter 24"/44" Setup
Guide
See the following section for removing a mounter
and ILS20EP/ILS20EPUV from the printer.
See “Removing the Mounter” on page 15
cCaution:
Do not drop ILS20EP/ILS20EPUV on the
floor. The lens may be scratched or
ILS20EP/ILS20EPUV may be damaged.
wWarning:
❏Lift the product by the correct
positions as shown in the User’s
Guide.
If you lift the product incorrectly, you
could drop it and cause injury.
❏When lifting the product, please work
with appropriate posture.
You may be injured if lifting it with
inappropriate posture.

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Troubleshooting
When Error Message
Appears in the Printer’s
Control Panel
The error message will appear on the printer’s
control panel when an error has occurred in this
product. Please refer to the User’s Guide of the
printer for the error content and how to solve the
problem.
When Ink Gets on the
Front or Back Side of the
Paper
Ink attached to the Paper Presser or the backing
could have been transferred to the paper. Follow
the steps below to clean the Paper Presser and the
backing.
ARemove the mounter from the printer, and
put the mounter with the base face toward
you.
See “Removing the Mounter” on page
15
BMove the Color Measurement Device
carriage to the far right, and raise the Paper
Presser toward you.
CClean the Paper Presser using a soft, clean
cloth dampened with a mild detergent.
Wipe it as illustrated below.
Then, wipe it with a dry, soft cloth.
DPush back the Paper Presser fully, and slide
the Color Measurement Device carriage to
the left until it touches the Paper Presser.
This enables the Paper Presser to be fixed
and prevents the plate from falling when
lifting the mounter.
ERemove the white calibration tile holder
from the printer.

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FRemove the backing from the printer.
GRemove any dust or dirt from the surface of
the backing.
Clean it using a soft, clean cloth dampened
with a mild detergent. Then, wipe it with a
dry, soft cloth.
HAttach the backing to the printer.
See the SpectroProofer Mounter 24"/44"
Setup Guide
IAttach the white calibration tile holder to
the printer.
See the SpectroProofer Mounter 24"/44"
Setup Guide
JInstall the mounter to the printer.
See the SpectroProofer Mounter 24"/44"
Setup Guide
KInstall ILS20EP/ILS20EPUV to the
mounter.
See the SpectroProofer Mounter 24"/44"
Setup Guide
cCaution:
Because the backing is a fragile part, do
not drop the backing while removing it.

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When SpectroProofer Utilities Ends with an Error
You need to check the error message using Job status confirmation if the status of the job becomes Error
completion.
You can check the error messages as described below.
AIn the work screen, select Job, and then select Property.
BClick the Error log tab.
CConfirm the message displayed in the Error log.

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See the following messages to solve the problems.
Something Wrong with Color Measurement Data
If the color measurement data is something wrong, confirm the status of SpectroProofer, and perform the
maintenance if necessary.
“Maintenance” on page 13
For detailed information on the recertification of ILS20EP/ILS20EPUV, contact customer support
services for assistance. If customer support for your area is not listed below, contact the dealer where you
purchased your product.
“Where To Get Help” on page 24
Note:
An error message also appears when the job has been cancelled or the printer has an error.
Error messages What to do
A communication error has occurred. Turn off the printer, and then confirm the status of the
interface cable.
If the cable is unplugged or in the wrong input, connect
it correctly and then turn on the printer again.
Color measurement has failed. Confirm if there is any problem or missing dots on the
print.
When having a problem, confirm the status of the
printer.
See the User’s Guide of the Epson Stylus Pro
9900/7900/9910/7910
Canceled due to a printer error. Confirm the message on the printer’s control panel, and
clear the printer error.
See the User’s Guide of the Epson Stylus Pro
9900/7900/9910/7910
Canceled due to a SpectroProofer error. Confirm the status of the product, and perform the
maintenance if necessary.
“Maintenance” on page 13
The results of the color measurement could not
be saved.
Increase the memory if the computer has not enough
memory to save the data.
When saving the data, make sure that the attribute of a
file is writable.