Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS C6000 User manual

IC-601
Color Centro

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Contents
1 Introduction
1.1 Welcome .......................................................................................................................................... 1-2
1.1.1 Composition of User's Guide............................................................................................................. 1-2
1.1.2 User's Guide ...................................................................................................................................... 1-2
1.2 Conventions used in this manual .................................................................................................. 1-3
1.2.1 Symbols used in this manual ............................................................................................................. 1-3
1.2.2 Original and paper indications ........................................................................................................... 1-4
2 Overview of the Color Centro
2.1 Color Centro .................................................................................................................................... 2-2
2.1.1 Roles of Color Centro ........................................................................................................................ 2-2
2.2 Control Panel Layout ...................................................................................................................... 2-4
2.3 Operating environment................................................................................................................... 2-6
2.3.1 Connectable computers and operating system................................................................................. 2-6
2.3.2 Interfaces used for connection .......................................................................................................... 2-6
2.4 Setup procedure ............................................................................................................................. 2-7
3 Precautions for Installation
3.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 3-2
3.2 Installer ............................................................................................................................................ 3-2
3.2.1 Operating environment of the installer............................................................................................... 3-2
3.2.2 Settings of this machine .................................................................................................................... 3-3
4 Installation of Color Centro
4.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 4-2
4.2 Installing Color Centro ................................................................................................................... 4-2
5 Basic Information
5.1 Launch Color Centro ...................................................................................................................... 5-2
5.1.1 Login .................................................................................................................................................. 5-2
5.2 Screens of Color Centro................................................................................................................. 5-4
5.2.1 [Launcher] screen............................................................................................................................... 5-4
5.2.2 Function Screens ............................................................................................................................... 5-5
5.3 Exit from Color Centro.................................................................................................................. 5-10
6 How to Use Color Centro
6.1 Color Setting of the Main Body...................................................................................................... 6-2
6.1.1 Color Settings .................................................................................................................................... 6-2
6.2 Daily Management .......................................................................................................................... 6-3
6.2.1 Calibration on Color Centro ............................................................................................................... 6-3
6.3 Adjustment for individual Hues...................................................................................................... 6-4
6.3.1 Tone Curve Adjustment ..................................................................................................................... 6-4
6.3.2 Spot Color.......................................................................................................................................... 6-4
6.3.3 Alternative Color ................................................................................................................................ 6-4
6.4 Color Setting Workflows by Color Centro .................................................................................... 6-5
6.4.1 Color Settings by using Default Profile .............................................................................................. 6-5
6.4.2 Color Settings by using the Color Configuration Management Function .......................................... 6-6

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6.4.3 Color Settings by using Functions of both Profile Management and Color Default Settings............ 6-6
7 Calibration
7.1 Outline of Calibration...................................................................................................................... 7-2
7.1.1 [Calibration] screen ............................................................................................................................ 7-2
7.1.2 Menu of [Calibration] screen .............................................................................................................. 7-3
7.1.3 Basic operation of [Calibration] screen.............................................................................................. 7-4
7.2 Select the Calibration Method ....................................................................................................... 7-5
7.3 Select the Instrument ..................................................................................................................... 7-6
7.4 Print the Chart ................................................................................................................................. 7-7
7.5 Chart Measurement ........................................................................................................................ 7-8
7.6 Remeasurement.............................................................................................................................. 7-9
7.7 Confirm Measurement Result...................................................................................................... 7-10
7.8 Register the Calibration Data ...................................................................................................... 7-12
7.9 Reset the Calibration Data........................................................................................................... 7-13
8 Tone Curve Adjustment
8.1 Outline of Tone Curve Adjustment ................................................................................................ 8-2
8.1.1 [Tone Curve Adjustment] screen........................................................................................................ 8-2
8.1.2 Menu of [Tone Curve Adjustment] screen ......................................................................................... 8-4
8.1.3 Basic operation of [Tone Curve Adjustment] screen ......................................................................... 8-5
8.2 Select Sample Image ...................................................................................................................... 8-6
8.2.1 [Sample Picture] screen ..................................................................................................................... 8-6
8.2.2 Menu of [Sample Picture] screen....................................................................................................... 8-7
8.2.3 Select Sample Image ......................................................................................................................... 8-7
8.3 Confirm Sample Image................................................................................................................... 8-8
8.4 Load the Tone Curve ...................................................................................................................... 8-9
8.4.1 [Tone Curve Management] screen..................................................................................................... 8-9
8.4.2 Menu of [Tone Curve Management] screen..................................................................................... 8-10
8.4.3 Load the Tone Curve ....................................................................................................................... 8-11
8.5 Create the New Tone Curve......................................................................................................... 8-12
8.6 Adjust the Brightness/Contrast................................................................................................... 8-13
8.6.1 [Brightness/Contrast] tab................................................................................................................. 8-13
8.6.2 Brightness/Contrast Adjustment...................................................................................................... 8-14
8.7 Adjust the Each Color................................................................................................................... 8-15
8.7.1 [Adjust Each Color] tab .................................................................................................................... 8-15
8.7.2 Basic operation of [Adjust Each Color] tab...................................................................................... 8-16
8.8 Confirmation Print......................................................................................................................... 8-18
8.9 Save the Tone Curve..................................................................................................................... 8-19
8.10 Tone Curve Management............................................................................................................. 8-20
8.11 Reset the Tone Curve ................................................................................................................... 8-23
9 Spot Color
9.1 Outline of Spot Color ...................................................................................................................... 9-2
9.1.1 [Spot Color] screen ............................................................................................................................ 9-2
9.1.2 Menu of [Spot Color] screen .............................................................................................................. 9-3
9.1.3 Basic Operation of [Spot Color] screen ............................................................................................. 9-4
9.2 Load the Spot Color Table ............................................................................................................. 9-5
9.2.1 [Spot Color Table Management] screen ............................................................................................ 9-5
9.2.2 Menu of [Spot Color Table Management] screen.............................................................................. 9-6
9.2.3 Load the Spot Color Table................................................................................................................. 9-7
9.3 Create the New Spot Color Table.................................................................................................. 9-8
9.4 Select the Spot Color / Add the New Spot Color........................................................................ 9-9
9.5 Adjust the Spot Color Manually ................................................................................................... 9-10

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9.6 Adjustment of Spot Color with the Printed Chart ...................................................................... 9-11
9.7 Save the Spot Color Table............................................................................................................ 9-13
9.8 Change the Priority of the Spot Color Table .............................................................................. 9-14
9.9 Spot Color Table Management.................................................................................................... 9-15
9.10 Spot Color Table Management.................................................................................................... 9-19
9.11 Initialize the Spot Color Screen ................................................................................................... 9-21
10 Alternative Color
10.1 Outline of Alternative Color.......................................................................................................... 10-2
10.1.1 [Alternative Color Management] screen........................................................................................... 10-2
10.1.2 Menu of [Alternative Color Management] screen ............................................................................ 10-4
10.1.3 Basic Operation of [Alternative Color Management] screen............................................................ 10-5
10.2 Select the Alternative Color / Add the New Alternative Color .................................................. 10-6
10.3 Adjust the Input Color................................................................................................................... 10-8
10.4 Adjust the Output Color................................................................................................................ 10-9
10.5 Change the Priority of the Alternative Color ............................................................................ 10-11
10.6 Register the Alternative Color ................................................................................................... 10-12
10.7 Alternative Color Management.................................................................................................. 10-13
11 Profile Management
11.1 Outline of Profile Management.................................................................................................... 11-2
11.1.1 [Profile Management] screen ........................................................................................................... 11-2
11.1.2 Menu of [Profile Management] screen ............................................................................................. 11-4
11.2 RGB Source Profile Management ............................................................................................... 11-5
11.2.1 Copy from the Image Controller ...................................................................................................... 11-5
11.2.2 Delete............................................................................................................................................... 11-6
11.2.3 Change the Information ................................................................................................................... 11-7
11.2.4 Export from the Image Controller .................................................................................................... 11-8
11.2.5 Import (Register) to the Image Controller ........................................................................................ 11-9
11.3 CMYK Target Profile Management ........................................................................................... 11-10
11.3.1 Copy from the Image Controller .................................................................................................... 11-10
11.3.2 Delete............................................................................................................................................. 11-10
11.3.3 Change the Information ................................................................................................................. 11-11
11.3.4 Export from the Image Controller .................................................................................................. 11-12
11.3.5 Import (Register) to the Image Controller ...................................................................................... 11-12
11.4 Create the CMYK Target Profile ................................................................................................ 11-14
11.4.1 Launch Color Centro Profiler ......................................................................................................... 11-15
11.4.2 Set the Profile Name and the Destination...................................................................................... 11-16
11.4.3 Select the Measurement Method................................................................................................... 11-17
11.4.4 Chart Measurement ....................................................................................................................... 11-18
11.4.5 Select UCR/GCR Setting ............................................................................................................... 11-19
11.4.6 Enter the Comment........................................................................................................................ 11-19
11.4.7 Confirm and Complete the Profile ................................................................................................. 11-20
11.5 Printer Profile Management ....................................................................................................... 11-21
11.5.1 Copy from the Image Controller .................................................................................................... 11-21
11.5.2 Delete............................................................................................................................................. 11-22
11.5.3 Change the Information ................................................................................................................. 11-23
11.5.4 Export from the Image Controller .................................................................................................. 11-24
11.5.5 Import (Register) to the Image Controller ...................................................................................... 11-25
11.6 Create the Printer Profile ........................................................................................................... 11-26
11.6.1 Launch Color Centro Profiler ......................................................................................................... 11-27
11.6.2 Set the Profile Name and the Destination...................................................................................... 11-28
11.6.3 Select Measurement Method / Paper Setting................................................................................ 11-29
11.6.4 Chart Measurement ....................................................................................................................... 11-30

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11.6.5 Select UCR/GCR Setting ............................................................................................................... 11-31
11.6.6 Enter the Comment........................................................................................................................ 11-32
11.6.7 Confirm and Complete the Profile ................................................................................................. 11-33
11.7 RGB-CMYK Device Link Profile Management ......................................................................... 11-34
11.7.1 Copy from the Image Controller .................................................................................................... 11-34
11.7.2 Delete............................................................................................................................................. 11-35
11.7.3 Change the Information ................................................................................................................. 11-36
11.7.4 Export from the Image Controller .................................................................................................. 11-37
11.7.5 Import (Register) to the Image Controller ...................................................................................... 11-38
11.8 Create the RGB-CMYK Device Link Profile.............................................................................. 11-39
11.8.1 Launch Color Centro Profiler ......................................................................................................... 11-40
11.8.2 Set the Profile Name and the Destination...................................................................................... 11-41
11.8.3 Determine the Profiles.................................................................................................................... 11-42
11.8.4 Customize the Color Conversions ................................................................................................. 11-43
11.8.5 Enter the Comment........................................................................................................................ 11-44
11.8.6 Confirm and Complete the Profile ................................................................................................. 11-45
11.9 Edit the RGB-CMYK Device Link Profile................................................................................... 11-46
11.9.1 Launch Color Centro Profiler ......................................................................................................... 11-47
11.9.2 Set the Profile Name and the Destination...................................................................................... 11-48
11.9.3 Adjust the Point Color / Profile Curve............................................................................................ 11-49
11.9.4 Complete the Profile ...................................................................................................................... 11-53
11.10 CMYK-CMYK Device Link Profile Management ...................................................................... 11-54
11.10.1 Copy from the Image Controller .................................................................................................... 11-54
11.10.2 Delete............................................................................................................................................. 11-55
11.10.3 Change the Information ................................................................................................................. 11-56
11.10.4 Export from the Image Controller .................................................................................................. 11-57
11.10.5 Import (Register) to the Image Controller ...................................................................................... 11-58
11.11 Create the CMYK-CMYK Device Link Profile........................................................................... 11-59
11.11.1 Launch Color Centro Profiler ......................................................................................................... 11-60
11.11.2 Set the Profile Name and the Destination...................................................................................... 11-61
11.11.3 Determine the Profiles.................................................................................................................... 11-62
11.11.4 Customize the Color Conversions ................................................................................................. 11-63
11.11.5 Enter the Comment........................................................................................................................ 11-65
11.11.6 Confirm the Calculation Result ...................................................................................................... 11-65
11.11.7 Select the Task .............................................................................................................................. 11-66
11.11.8 Execute the Measurement Feedback ............................................................................................ 11-67
11.11.9 Complete the Profile ...................................................................................................................... 11-70
11.12 Edit the CMYK -CMYK Device Link Profile............................................................................... 11-71
11.12.1 Launch Color Centro Profiler and Select the Task ........................................................................ 11-72
11.12.2 Confirm the Procedure................................................................................................................... 11-73
11.12.3 Set the Profile Name and the Destination...................................................................................... 11-73
11.12.4 Execute the Measurement Feedback ............................................................................................ 11-74
11.12.5 Adjust the Point Color / Profile Curve............................................................................................ 11-75
11.12.6 Complete the Profile ...................................................................................................................... 11-79
12 Color Default Settings
12.1 Outline of Color Default Settings................................................................................................. 12-2
12.1.1 [Color Default Settings] screen ........................................................................................................ 12-2
12.1.2 Menu of [Color Default Settings] screen .......................................................................................... 12-5
12.1.3 Basic operation of [Color Default Settings] screen.......................................................................... 12-5
12.2 Confirm the name of Default Color Configuration..................................................................... 12-6
12.3 Default Manual Settings ............................................................................................................... 12-7
12.3.1 Set the Default Settings of the RGB-CMYK Conversion ................................................................. 12-7
12.3.2 Set the Default Settings of the CMYK-CMYK Conversion .............................................................. 12-7
12.3.3 Set the Other Default Settings ......................................................................................................... 12-8

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12.4 Set Color Verification.................................................................................................................... 12-9
12.5 Return to Factory Default........................................................................................................... 12-10
12.6 Color Default Settings ................................................................................................................ 12-11
13 Color Configuration Management
13.1 Outline of Color Configuration Management ............................................................................. 13-2
13.1.1 Outline of Profile Set ........................................................................................................................ 13-2
13.1.2 Outline of Color Configuration ......................................................................................................... 13-3
13.1.3 [Color Configuration Management] screen ...................................................................................... 13-5
13.1.4 Menu of [Color Configuration Management] screen........................................................................ 13-7
13.2 Create the new Color Configuration ........................................................................................... 13-8
13.2.1 Set the Name of Color Configuration............................................................................................... 13-8
13.2.2 Select the Profile Set ....................................................................................................................... 13-8
13.2.3 Set the Default Profile Set Setting / Paper Type Default Setting..................................................... 13-9
13.2.4 Set the Color Conversion Option................................................................................................... 13-10
13.2.5 Register the Color Configuration ................................................................................................... 13-10
13.3 Edit the Color Configuration ...................................................................................................... 13-11
13.4 Color Configuration Management............................................................................................. 13-12
13.4.1 Change the Default Color Configuration........................................................................................ 13-12
13.4.2 Copy the Color Configuration ........................................................................................................ 13-12
13.4.3 Delete the Color Configuration ...................................................................................................... 13-12
13.4.4 Import (Register) / Export the Color Configuration ........................................................................ 13-13
13.4.5 Reset the Default Color Configuration ........................................................................................... 13-14
13.5 Create the Profile Set ................................................................................................................. 13-15
13.5.1 Launch Color Centro Profiler ......................................................................................................... 13-16
13.5.2 Specify the Profile Set Name ......................................................................................................... 13-16
13.5.3 Determine the Profiles.................................................................................................................... 13-17
13.5.4 Customize the Color Conversions ................................................................................................. 13-18
13.5.5 Enter the Comment........................................................................................................................ 13-20
13.5.6 Confirm the Calculation Result ...................................................................................................... 13-20
13.5.7 Select the Task .............................................................................................................................. 13-21
13.5.8 Execute the Measurement Feedback ............................................................................................ 13-21
13.5.9 Complete the Profile Set................................................................................................................ 13-22
13.6 Edit the Component Profile of Profile Set................................................................................. 13-23
13.6.1 Launch Color Centro Profiler ......................................................................................................... 13-24
13.6.2 Set the Profile Set Name and the Destination ............................................................................... 13-25
13.6.3 Determine the Profiles.................................................................................................................... 13-26
13.6.4 Recalculate Profile Set................................................................................................................... 13-27
13.6.5 Customize the Color Conversions ................................................................................................. 13-28
13.6.6 Enter the Comment........................................................................................................................ 13-30
13.6.7 Confirm and Complete the Profile ................................................................................................. 13-30
13.7 Improve the Accuracy of the Profile Set................................................................................... 13-32
13.7.1 Launch Color Centro Profiler ......................................................................................................... 13-33
13.7.2 Set the Profile Set Name and the Destination ............................................................................... 13-34
13.7.3 Execute the Measurement Feedback ............................................................................................ 13-35
13.7.4 Complete the Profile Set................................................................................................................ 13-38
13.8 Adjust the Color Conversions of Profile Set............................................................................. 13-39
13.8.1 Launch Color Centro Profiler ......................................................................................................... 13-40
13.8.2 Set the Profile Set Name and the Destination ............................................................................... 13-41
13.8.3 Adjust the Point Color / Profile Curve............................................................................................ 13-42
13.8.4 Complete the Profile Set................................................................................................................ 13-46
13.9 Profile Set Management............................................................................................................. 13-47
13.9.1 Export Profiles................................................................................................................................ 13-47
13.9.2 Copy the Profile Set....................................................................................................................... 13-48
13.9.3 Delete............................................................................................................................................. 13-49

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13.9.4 Refresh the List (Reload)................................................................................................................ 13-50
13.9.5 Confirm the Detail Info ................................................................................................................... 13-50
13.9.6 Change the Profile Set Information................................................................................................ 13-51
13.9.7 Export the Profile Set..................................................................................................................... 13-52
13.10 Environmental Setting ................................................................................................................ 13-53
14 Other Functions
14.1 Re-login on Connection Switching.............................................................................................. 14-2
14.2 List Operation................................................................................................................................ 14-3
14.2.1 Sorting by List Item.......................................................................................................................... 14-3
14.2.2 Move of Row.................................................................................................................................... 14-3
14.2.3 Display/Non-Display List Item.......................................................................................................... 14-3
14.3 Print Set Up Information............................................................................................................... 14-4
14.4 Suspend and Restart .................................................................................................................... 14-5
14.4.1 Suspend the Operation.................................................................................................................... 14-5
14.4.2 Restart the Suspended Operation ................................................................................................... 14-6
14.5 Vivid Mode for bizhub PRESS C70hc .......................................................................................... 14-7
14.5.1 Preparation of Vivid Mode ............................................................................................................... 14-7
14.5.2 RGB Vivid Mode............................................................................................................................... 14-7
14.5.3 CMYK Vivid Mode............................................................................................................................ 14-7
15 Troubleshooting
15.1 Cannot start Color Centro............................................................................................................ 15-2
15.2 Cannot Adjust Color ..................................................................................................................... 15-3
16 Appendix
16.1 Scan Calibration............................................................................................................................ 16-2
16.2 Glossary ......................................................................................................................................... 16-7
16.3 Index............................................................................................................................................. 16-11

1Introduction

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1.1 Welcome 1
1 Introduction
1.1 Welcome
Thank you for purchasing this machine.
This User's Guide describes the functions, operating instructions, precautions for correct operation, and sim-
ple troubleshooting guidelines of this machine. In order to obtain maximum performance from this product
and use it effectively, please read this User's Guide as necessary.
1.1.1 Composition of User's Guide
Refer to "User's Guide Printer (IC-601)" for more detailed information on "Composition of User's Guide".
1.1.2 User's Guide
This User's Guide is intended for users ranging from those using this machine for the first time to administra-
tors.
It describes basic operations, functions that enable more convenient operations, maintenance procedures,
simple troubleshooting operations, and various setting methods of this machine.
Note that basic technical knowledge about the product is required to enable users to perform maintenance
work or troubleshooting operations. Limit your maintenance and troubleshooting operations to the areas ex-
plained in this manual.
Should you experience any problems, please contact our service representative.

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1.2 Conventions used in this manual 1
1.2 Conventions used in this manual
1.2.1 Symbols used in this manual
Symbols are used in this manual to express various types of information.
The following describes each symbol related to correct and safe usage of this machine.
Safety Information
7 WARNING
-This symbol indicates that a failure to heed the instructions may lead to death or serious injury.
7 CAUTION
-This symbol indicates that negligence of the instructions may lead to mishandling that may cause injury
or property damage.
NOTICE
This symbol indicates a risk that may result in damage to this machine or originals. Follow the instructions to
avoid property damage.
Procedural instruction
0This check symbol indicates that it is a precondition for steps or information that you should be noted
before performing the steps.
1This format number "1" represents the first step.
2This format number represents the order of serial steps.
%This symbol indicates a supplementary explanation of a pro-
cedural instruction.
%This symbol indicates transition of the control panel to access a desired menu item.
The relevant image is shown.
The operation
procedures
are described
using instruction.

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1.2 Conventions used in this manual 1
d Reference
This symbol indicates a reference.
View the reference as required.
Key symbols
[ ]
Key names on the touch panel or computer screen, or a name of user's guide are indicated by these brackets.
Bold text
Key names, part names, product names and option names on the Control Panel are indicated in bold text.
1.2.2 Original and paper indications
Paper size
The following explains the indication for originals and paper de-
scribed in this manual.
When indicating the original or paper size, the Y side represents
the width and the X side the length.
Paper indication
windicates the paper size with the length (X) being longer than the
width (Y).
vindicates the paper size with the length (X) being shorter than the
width (Y).

2Overview of the Color Centro

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2.1 Color Centro 2
2 Overview of the Color Centro
This chapter describes the overview and connection environment of "Color Centro" that is an attached utility
to the image controller to provide the printer function of the main body.
2.1 Color Centro
Color Centro is an application which allows you to execute color management of the image controller. For
details of the image controller, refer to "User's Guide - Printer (IC-601)".
2.1.1 Roles of Color Centro
Color Centro is an application to realize suitable color printing of the main body, which edits and manages
some profiles and color tables which are used for translation processes and color adjustment in the image
controller.
This application enables to use the following 7 functions;
Function Description
1 Calibration You can create an adjustment data for the main body by meas-
uring its output condition.
2 Tone Curve Adjustment You can manually adjust the output density against the input
density instructions for each color of CMYK.
3 Spot Color You can manually adjust hue of Spot Color (Special color or
named color) with the density of CMYK.
4 Alternative Color You can manually adjust the hue of specific RGB or CMYK color
with the density of CMYK. You can also select an alternative color
from Spot Color.
5 Profile Management You can copy, create, edit, import or export profiles of 5 types.
6 Color Default Settings You can manually set Color Default Settings of RGB, CMYK, and
others. You can also confirm the default color configuration.
7 Color Configuration Manage-
ment
You can make and edit Color Configurations or Profile Sets.

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2.1 Color Centro 2
Image Controller Main Body
RIP
(Color Conversion)
Color Adjustment
(Density Control)
Profile Management
Spot Color
Alternative Color
Calibration
Tone Curve Adjustment
Print
Image
Processing, etc.
Color Default Settings
Color Configuration Management
Color Centro
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2.2 Control Panel Layout 2
2.2 Control Panel Layout
No. Item Description
1Keypad Enters values for various settings, including print
quantity and password.
2Reset Restores machine to the initial settings.
3Power LED Lights up in red when the main power switch is
turned on, then turns green when the sub power
switch is turned on.
4Data LED Flashes while receiving print data.
5Interrupt Stops copying/printing/scanning in progress to allow
a simple copying job.
6Stop Ceases the machine operation; deletes the stored
memory.
7Proof Copy Displays the adjustments made on the Quality Adjust-
ment Screen to check.
8Start Activates various machine operations.
9Start LED Lights in blue when machine operation is available.
It turns orange if any operation cannot be started.
10 C (Clear) Allows change in entered numeric value.
11 Access Sets the machine to allow the operation only when a
user/account name and password are entered, if user
authentication or account track function is activated.
12 Mode Check Displays settings of the print job in progress or those
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2.2 Control Panel Layout 2
7 CAUTION
Do not press hard or pointed objects against the touch panel on the control panel.
-Otherwise, the glass may be scrached or break and you may be injured. Use fingers to operate the
touch panel.
7 CAUTION
Stop the operation immediately when the Service Call Screen is displayed and copying cannot be continued
any more.
-Otherwise, an unexpected trouble may be caused. Write down the report code as stated on the second
line of the message, turn off the sub power switch and main power switch in this order, and then dis-
connect from the power socket. Contact your service representative and inform them of the report
code.
NOTICE
Be sure not to turn off the main power switch in usual operation.
Be sure not to turn off the main power switch before turning off the sub power switch.
Be sure not to turn off the main power switch while the following messages are displayed after turning off
the sub power switch.
[Cooling in progress / Power will be off when completed]
[Power off in progress / Please do not turn the main power switch off]
Turning off the main power switch with these messages displayed may cause serious machine trouble such
as toner fixation.
d Reference
Refer to User's Guide (POD Administrator's Reference) for how to turn off the power.
13 Utility/Counter Displays the Utility Menu Screen and various
counters.
14 Mode Memory Registers/Recalls the desired copy settings. Also re-
calls previous job settings.
15 Accessibility Adjusts the response time in touch panel and control
panel key operation.
16 Help Displays the Help Screen that provides information on
how to operate the screen currently displayed on the
touch panel.
Also provides information on various supplies and
disposals when pressed with the Machine Screen dis-
played.
17 Brightness adjustment dial Adjusts the brightness of the touch panel by being
turned.
18 Power Save Enables temporary use of the machine when the
Power Save LED is lit. Also, activates power-saving
mode when pressed while the machine is inactive.
19 Power Save LED Lights when any power-saving mode is activated, or
machine power is off due to the timer function.
20 Touch panel Displays various screens to allow the function setting.
No. Item Description

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2.3 Operating environment 2
2.3 Operating environment
This section describes the system requirements for using Color Centro and the interfaces used for connec-
tion.
2.3.1 Connectable computers and operating system
Make sure that the computer to be connected meets the following conditions.
Windows
2.3.2 Interfaces used for connection
To connect Color Centro to the image controller, use the Ethernet via a network connection.
It supports 1000Base-T, 100Base-TX, and 10Base-T standards.
Connection diagram
The printer cables are connected to the Ethernet port of the image controller.
Lateral side of the image controller
1. Ethernet port (1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10Base-T)
Operating system Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista/Server 2008/7 (including 64 bit versions)
CPU Intel Pentium4 3GHz or more
HDD 3GB or more
Memory 1GB or more / Memory capacity as recommended for your operating system
Sufficient memory resource is required for your operating system and the appli-
cations to be used.
Drive CD-ROM drive
Display 1024x768 pixels or more
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2.4 Setup procedure 2
2.4 Setup procedure
To use Color Centro, you must complete the setup in advance.
The setup refers to a series of procedures for connecting the image controller to the computer and installing
Color Centro to the computer.
Perform the setup using the following procedures.
1Connect this machine to the computer.
2Check that the computer to be used is connected to the network.
3Specify the IP address of the image controller.
4Install Color Centro.
%Specify the network port for the printer driver according to the connection method or protocol.
Reference
-When you execute the calibration using the measurement instrument, install the driver of the measure-
ment instrument. After installing, execute the measurement test and confirm that there is no problem
on the connection.
d Reference
For details on the connectable interfaces, refer to page 2-6.
For details on the network settings and confirmation of IP address of the image controller, refer to [User's
Guide - POD Administrator's Reference].

3Precautions for Installation

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3.1 Introduction 3
3 Precautions for Installation
The following describes the information necessary to install Color Centro.
3.1 Introduction
This chapter describes the information you should keep in mind before installing Color Centro.
Before the procedure for installing Color Centro, confirm the operating system of your computer and the net-
work environment.
3.2 Installer
You can confirm the Microsoft .Net Framework 2.0, which is necessary for the start of Color Centro, by using
this installer. When the Microsoft .Net Framework 2.0 is not installed, the installation screen of the Microsoft
.Net Framework 2.0 is displayed at the installation of Color Centro. In this case, install the Microsoft .Net
Framework 2.0 following the instruction on the screen.
3.2.1 Operating environment of the installer
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-Installing the driver to Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista/Server 2008/7-based computers requires
the administrator authority.
-The installer supports installation in both IPv4/IPv6 environments of Windows Vista/Server 2008//7 on-
ly. Note that it does not support [Secure Printing] (IPPS) in Windows Vista/Server 2008/7 and [Internet
Printing] (IPP) in the IPv6 environment.
Operating system Windows 2000 Professional (Service Pack 4 or later)
Windows XP Professional (Service Pack 3 or later)
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition (Service Pack 2 or later)
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition (Service Pack 2 or later)
Windows Server 2003 R2, Standard Edition (Service Pack 2 or later)
Windows Server 2003 R2, Enterprise Edition (Service Pack 2 or later)
Windows XP Professional e64 Edition (Service Pack 2 or later)
Windows Server 2003, Standard e64 Edition (Service Pack 2 or later)
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise e64 Edition (Service Pack 2 or later)
Windows Server 2003 R2, Standard e64 Edition (Service Pack 2 or later)
Windows Server 2003 R2, Enterprise e64 Edition (Service Pack 2 or later)
Windows Vista Business (Service Pack 2 or later) *
Windows Vista Enterprise (Service Pack 2 or later) *
Windows Vista Ultimate (Service Pack 2 or later) *
Windows Server 2008 Standard (Service Pack 2 or later) *
Windows Server 2008 Enterprise (Service Pack 2 or later) *
Windows Server 2008 Standard without Hyper-V (Service Pack 2 or later) *
Windows Server 2008 Enterprise without Hyper-V(Service Pack 2 or later) *
Windows 7 Professional *
Windows 7 Enterprise *
Windows 7 Ultimate *
•*Supports 32-bit (e86)/64-bit (e64) environment.
CPU Intel Pentium4 3GHz or more
HDD 3GB or more
Memory 1GB or more / Memory capacity as recommended for your operating sys-
tem
Sufficient memory resource is required for your operating system and the
applications to be used.
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