Epson SpectroProofer Mounter 17" User manual

User’s Guide
NPD4282-00 EN

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Contents
Copyrights and Trademarks
Safety Instructions
SafetyInstructions.........................4
MeaningofMarks..........................4
Introduction
MounterParts............................5
SpectroProoferMounter17"................5
Color Measurement Device(ILS20EP/
ILS20EPUV)............................6
HandlingInstructions.......................7
Color Measurement Device (ILS20EP/
ILS20EPUV)............................7
Backing...............................7
Mounter...............................7
How To Use
Procedures...............................8
PowerSupply.............................8
SupportedMedia..........................9
NotesAfterInstallingtheMounter............11
MeasuringColor..........................11
StartingSpectroProoferUtilities............11
Colorcalibration........................11
Preparing and executing a color measurement
job..................................12
Maintenance
Cleaningprocedures.......................13
CleaningtheILS20EP/ILS20EPUV..........13
Cleaning the surface of the backing/white
calibrationtile............................14
Cleaningthepaperpresser...................15
Cleaningthepaperguideunit................16
Troubleshooting
WhenErrorMessageAppears................17
Troubleshooting..........................19
When Ink Gets on the Front or Back Side of the
Paper................................19
When SpectroProofer Utilities Ends with an
Error................................19
Something Wrong with Color Measurement
Data.................................19
Appendix
MovingorTransporting....................20
SystemRequirements......................20
Specifications............................20
Where To Get Help
TechnicalSupportWebSite..................22
ContactingEpsonSupport...................22
BeforeContactingEpson..................22
HelpforUsersinNorthAmerica............23
HelpforUsersinEurope..................23
HelpforUsersinAustralia................23
HelpforUsersinSingapore................24
HelpforUsersinThailand................24
HelpforUsersinVietnam.................24
HelpforUsersinIndonesia................24
HelpforUsersinHongKong..............25
HelpforUsersinMalaysia.................25
HelpforUsersinIndia...................25
HelpforUsersinthePhilippines............26
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Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions
Read all of these instructions before using your product.
Also be sure to follow all warnings and instructions
marked on the product.
❏Do not insert objects through the slots. Take care
not to spill liquid on the product.
❏Except as specifically explained in your
documentation, do not attempt to service the
product yourself.
❏Unplug the printer on which SpectroProofer
Mounter is installed, and refer servicingto qualified
service personnel under the following conditions:
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.
Meaning of Marks
w
Warnings
must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
c
Cautions
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 Parts
SpectroProofer Mounter 17"
Front
AHandles
Use the handles when installing or removing the
SpectroProofer Mounter 17".
BFront Cover
Open the cover when installing or removing
ILS20EP/ILS20EPUV, connecting cables, or
performing maintenance.
c
Caution:
Except for in the situations mentioned above, do
not open the cover. Otherwise, the device may not
work correctly.
CPaper Presser
Holds the paper during measuring color.
DILS DC cable
Supplies power to ILS20EP/ILS20EPUV.
EILS communication cable
Receives data from ILS20EP/ILS20EPUV.
FColor Measurement Device carriage
Install ILS20EP/ILS20EPUV here.
Rear
AAir vent
Takes in air to dry the color measurement chart
printed by the printer.
Do not block or clog the air vent. Otherwise, air
cannot be taken in and prints will not be dried
sufficiently. Clean the vent if it is dusty.
BSide Cover
Open the cover when connecting or removing the
printer connection cable.
CPrinter connection cable
Connect the mounter to your printer with this cable.
DPower connector(base)
Supplies power to the mounter from the printer.
EWhite calibration tile holder insert slot
Insert the white calibration tile holder here.
FBacking insert slot
Insert white or black backing here.
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Accessories
ABacking
Backing are plates placed underneath the paper
during color-measurement. Attach either black or
white backing to the mounter.
Note:
Choose the white or the black backing depending on your
needs.
If you have used a color measurement device previously,
refer to its specification.
BWhite calibration tile holder
Holds the white calibration tile.
CPaper guide unit for SpectroProofer Mounter
Install this guide when using the mounter to correct
the paper path.
Color Measurement Device
(ILS20EP/ILS20EPUV)
Note:
The Color Measurement Device may be sold separately.
In this case, you need to purchase ILS20EP or
ILS20EPUV depending on your needs.
ALens
Scans the print when measuring colors.
BDC connector
Attach the DC connector to the ILS DC cable located
on the Color Measurement Device carriage, placed
at the front of the mounter.
CCommunication connecter
Attach this connecter to the ILS communication
cable located on the color measurement device
carriage on the base of the mounter.
DWhite calibration tile
The white-based tile for color measurement data.
Use this tile by attaching the white calibration tile
holder.
c
Caution:
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 the white calibration tile
The label of ILS20EP/ILS20EPUV
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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.
c
Caution:
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.
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.
c
Caution:
Do not drop or knock it against hard objects because
the backing is a fragile part.
Mounter
Do not touch the following parts during operation.
Unnecessary touching the inside of the mounter may
damage the product.
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How To Use
This product is an automated color measurement system that can be installed on the printer. For supported printers,
see the catalog or the printer's manual.
This section introduces color measurement procedures using the SpectroProofer Utilities found on the Software Disc
(SpectroProofer Software Disc) supplied with this product.
Note:
To use the SpectroProofer Utilities, you need to install the Epson printer driver on your computer inadvance. You cannot use
this utility with printers that are not supported by the Epson printer driver.
Procedures
AConfirming the printer setup
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.
BColor calibration USee “Color calibration” on page 11
Calibrate your printer using Printer Linearization in the SpectroProofer Utilities.
CColor measurement USee “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 details.
Power Supply
This product has no power button.
The power is on when you connect the printer connection cable and turn on the printer.
The power is off when you turn off the printer.
c
Caution:
When using this product, first connect the printer connection cable, and then turn on the printer. This product does not
work correctly if you connect the printer connection cable when the printer is on.
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Supported Media
This product supports the following media types.
Note:
For SpectroProofer Utilities, see the online help for supported media types.
Paper Size
(for roll paper/cut
sheets)
❏Automated color measurement
Paper width: 203 mm (8 inches) ~ 432 mm (17 inches)
Paper length: 254 mm (10 inches) ~ 594 mm (A2 vertical length)
*
❏Manual color measurement
Paper width: 203 mm (8 inches) ~ 432 mm (17 inches)
Paper length: 323 mm ~ 594 mm (A2 vertical length)
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Paper Type Roll paper Premium Glossy Photo Paper (250)
Premium Semigloss Photo Paper (250)
Premium Luster Photo Paper (260)
Premium Semimatte Photo Paper (260)
Photo Paper Gloss 250
Premium Glossy Photo Paper (170)
Premium Semigloss Photo Paper (170)
Enhanced Matte Paper
Epson Proofing Paper Commercial
Epson Proofing Paper Publication
Epson Proofing Paper White Semimatte
Ultra Smooth Fine Art Paper
Watercolor Paper - Radiant White
Cut sheet Premium Glossy Photo Paper
Premium Photo Paper Glossy
Premium Semigloss Photo Paper
Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss
Premium Luster Photo Paper
Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster
Enhanced Matte Paper
Archival Matte Paper
Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte
Watercolor Paper - Radiant White
Epson Proofing Paper White Semimatte
Ultra Smooth Fine Art Paper
Velvet Fine Art Paper
* Although there is no length limit for color measurement performance for roll paper, we cannot guarantee color measurement
accuracy for paper that is longer than A2 vertical length (594.0 mm).
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Notes After Installing the
Mounter
The following restrictions apply when using the printer
with the mounter.
❏The minimum paper length is 210 mm when using
auto cut (normally 80 to 127 mm).
❏Only one single cut sheet can be stacked. This
applies to all paper types.
❏You cannot feed paper manually from the front of
the printer.
❏You cannot cut four-sided borderless roll paper.
Also, note that the following may occur during color
measurement.
❏Glossy paper surfaces may be scratched or roller
marks from the printer may appear.
❏The paper may be curled or wavy after printing,
which may affect color measurement accuracy.
❏If the paper presser holds the paper without enough
drying time after printing, it leaves marks on the
printed surface which may affect color
measurement accuracy.
For more details, see the printer manual.
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, Epson Software 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.
A
Turn on the printer, and then load the paper.
See the printer manual when loading the paper.
USee “Supported Media” on page 9
B
Start the SpectroProofer Utilities.
USee “Starting SpectroProofer Utilities” on
page 11
C
Click Printer Linearization.
Note:
You can start SpectroProofer Utilities from
printer driver’s utility screen (Windows) or from
EPSON Printer Utility 4 (Mac OS).
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D
Follow the on-screen instructions to perform
color calibration.
Click the Help button to see the online help for detailed
information.
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.
A
Turn on the printer, and then load the paper.
See the printer manual when loading the paper.
USee “Supported Media” on page 9
B
Start the SpectroProofer Utilities.
USee “Starting SpectroProofer Utilities” on
page 11
C
Click Preparing and executing a color
measurement job.
D
Select the job you want to perform.
Follow the on-screen instructions 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
commercially available profile creation software
separately.
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Maintenance
To keep the product in good working condition, we
recommend cleaning the parts.
Cleaning procedures
Cleaning the ILS20EP/
ILS20EPUV
A
Turn off the printer, and then open the front
cover of the mounter.
B
Unplug the two interface cables connected with
ILS20EP/ILS20EPUV.
C
Hold the front of ILS20EP/ILS20EPUV and lift
the rear a little, and then remove it.
c
Caution:
Do not drop or knock it against hard objects.
The lens may be scratched or ILS20EP/
ILS20EPUV may be damaged.
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D
Use air to blow any dust and dirt off the lens in
ILS20EP/ILS20EPUV.
w
Warning:
Do not use flammable gas spray inside or
around this product.
c
Caution:
Do not touch the lens directly in ILS20EP/
ILS20EPUV.
E
Install ILS20EP/ILS20EPUV in the mounter, and
then close the front cover of the mounter.
USee the SpectroProofer Mounter 17" Setup
Guide
Cleaning the surface of
the backing/white
calibration tile
A
Open the side cover, and then unplug the printer
connection cable.
B
Remove the mounter.
C
Turn the mounter around, and then remove the
backing or the white calibration tile holder.
c
Caution:
Because the backing is fragile, do not drop or
knock it against hard objects.
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D
Remove the white calibration tile from the white
calibration tile holder.
E
Use a soft, dry 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, soak a soft cloth in
water and wring it dry, and then rub away any
dirt from the surface. Then, wipe the surface
again with a soft, dry cloth.
F
See the SpectroProofer Mounter 17" Setup Guide
to setup the mounter.
USee the SpectroProofer Mounter 17" Setup
Guide
Cleaning the paper
presser
A
Turn off the printer, and then open the front
cover of the mounter.
B
Hold both ends of the paper presser and lower it
forward.
C
Soak a soft cloth in water with a small amount of
mild detergent, wring it dry, and then wipe away
dirt from the base (the surface that touches the
paper) of the paper presser.
Then, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth.
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D
Close the front cover of the mounter.
Cleaning the paper guide
unit
Some powdery paper accumulates in the paper guide
unit when the printer cuts paper using the auto cutter.
Use the following procedure to periodically clean up the
powdery paper (about once a month).
A
Open the side cover, and then unplug the printer
connection cable.
B
Remove the mounter.
C
Remove the paper guide unit, and then wipe
away the powdery paper.
D
Replace the paper guide unit, install the mounter,
and then connect the printer connection cable.
USee the SpectroProofer Mounter 17" Setup
Guide
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Troubleshooting
When Error Message Appears
When an error occurs in the printer (or when the printer enters an abnormal status), the large alert light on the printer
and a light on the control panel are lit, and a message is displayed on the LCD panel.
The message displayed is as below. When the error message appears, check the following solutions and do the required
action.
Error message What to do
SpectroProofer Error
Refer to the manual to find out how
to solve the problem.
XX
(where XX indicates the error
number)
Check the error number, and then take the following action.
❏For error number 01
Turn off the printer, and then remove the mounter. Install the mounter correctly, and
then turn the printer back on.
USee “Maintenance” on page 13
USee the SpectroProofer Mounter 17" Setup Guide
If the error continues to occur, contact customer support services for assistance. If
customer support for your area is not listed below, contact the dealer where you
purchased your product.
USee “Where To Get Help” on page 22
❏For error number 02
Turn off the printer, remove the mounter, and then install the paper guide unit
correctly. Install the mounter correctly, and then turn the printer back on.
USee the SpectroProofer Mounter 17" Setup Guide
❏For error number 13 or 15
Turn off the printer, and then remove the mounter. Remove any packing materials or
foreignobjects around thebacking if any,and then reset the backing correctly. Install
the mounter correctly, and then turn the printer back on.
USee “Maintenance” on page 13
USee the SpectroProofer Mounter 17" Setup Guide
Or, check that the paper type and usage conditions are compatible with the
specifications.
USee “Supported Media” on page 9
USee “Specifications” on page 20
If the error continues to occur, contact customer support services for assistance. If
customer support for your area is not listed below, contact the dealer where you
purchased your product.
USee “Where To Get Help” on page 22
❏For error numbers other than the above
Make a note of the number displayed and contact customer support services for
assistance. If customer support for your area is not listed below, contact the dealer
where you purchased your product.
USee “Where To Get Help” on page 22
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Error message What to do
SpectroProofer Error
Connect cable of SpectroProofer
then restart printer.
Turn off the printer, and then connect the mounter's printer connection cable. Check that
the cable is connected correctly, and then turn the printer back on.
USee the SpectroProofer Mounter 17" Setup Guide
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Troubleshooting
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. If this does happen,
clean the paper presser or the backing.
USee “Maintenance” on page 13
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.
A
In the work screen, select Job, and then select
Property.
B
Click the Log tab.
C
Confirm the message displayed in the Error log.
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.
USee “Maintenance” on page 13
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Appendix
Moving or Transporting
When you transport the product, see the SpectroProofer
Mounter 17" Setup Guide and be sure to repack the
product using the original box and packing materials.
Removing the mounter and ILS20EP/ILS20EPUV
USee “Maintenance” on page 13
System Requirements
Refer to the ReadMe.txt of your software for the
minimum and recommended computer system
requirements necessary to use this product.
c
Caution:
To use the SpectroProofer Utilities, the printer
driver must be installed on the computer.
Specifications
Specifications
Measurement
device
X-Rite ILS20EP (without UV filter)
ILS20EPUV (with UV filter)
Color
measurement
method
Line color measurement
Available color
measurement
width
432mm
Available color
measurement
length
Maximum when feeding from the
back
Color measurement length:
600mm
Environmental
conditions
Temperature
Operating: 10 to 35˚C (50 to 95˚F)
Storage: -20 to 40˚C (-4 to 104˚F)
Specifications
Environmental
conditions
Humidity
Operation: 30 to 80%
Storage: 5 to 85% (without
condensation)
Dimensions
(W ×D ×H)
725 ×266 ×193 mm
Weight (mounter
only)
Approx. 8.7 Kg
Power supply
voltage
Input DC42V
DC output 5.5v 1.0A (the power for ILS20EP/
ILS20EPUV)
Accessories White calibration tile holder,
Backing(white/black), Paper guide
unit for SpectroProofer Mounter
Backing
specification
White/Black compliant with
ISO13655
ILS20EP/ILS20EPUV specifications
Product model ILS20EP, ILS20EPUV
Source of light Tungsten lamp 2850K
Spectrum sensor X-Rite New LIST Technology
Measure: 16 points (20nm step)
Report: 31 points
Measurement
geometry
condition
0˚/ 45˚ ANSI / ISO 5.4
Measurement
aperture
3.55 mm diameter
Spectrum Measurement: 16 points
Output: 31 points
Angle of field 2˚/ 10˚
Source oflight type A, C, D50, D55, D65, D75, F2, F7, F11,
F12
Spectrum
wavelength area
400 to 700nm
Measurement
range
0 to 150% R (reflection)
Repetition
precision
Max 0.2 dE cmc / White tile
Max 0.8 dE cmc / Black tile
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