X-Rite 891 User manual

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AUTOMATIC STRIP READING DENSITOMETERS
Operation Manual

Dear Customer:
Congratulations! We at X-Rite, Incorporated are proud to present you with
X-Rite 891/892 Auto Strip Reading, Color Photographic Densitometer. This
instrument represents the very latest in microcontrollers, integrated circuits,
optics, and display technology. As a result, your X-Rite instrument is a
rugged and reliable instrument whose performance and design exhibit the
qualities of a finely engineered instrument, which is not surpassed.
To fully appreciate and protect your investment, we suggest that you take the
necessary time to read and fully understand this manual. As always, X-Rite
stands behind your instrument with a one year limited warranty, and a
dedicated service organization. If the need arises, please don’t hesitate to call
us.
Thank you for your trust and confidence.
X-Rite, Incorporated

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User Information
FCC
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when
the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will
be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Canada
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du
Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
NOTE: Shielded interface cables must be used in order to maintain compliance
with the desired FCC and European emission requirements.

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CAUTION: Operational hazard exists if battery charger other than X-Rite
SE30-77 (100-240V) is used.
VORSICHT: Betriebs- und Verletzungsgefahr besteht bei Gebrauch von
anderen Adaptern als X-Rite SE30-77 (100-240 V).
ADVERTENCIA: No use otro cargador de las pilas que no sea la pieza X-Rite
SE30-77 (100-240V), por el riesgo de mal funcionamiento del equipo.
ATTENTION: Ne pas utiliser d’adaptateur autre que SE30-77 (100-240V) de
X-Rite au risque de mauvais fonctionnement de l’appareil.
AVVERTENZA: Non usare un altro caricabatterie che non è del pezzo X-Rite
SE30-77 (100-240V), per il rischio di malfunzionamento dell'apparecchio.
The Manufacturer: X-Rite, Incorporated
Der Hersteller: 3100 44th Street, S.W.
El fabricante: Grandville, Michigan 49418
Le fabricant:
Il fabbricante:
Declares that: Densitometer
gibt bekannt: 891, 892
advierte que:
avertit que:
avverte che:
is not intended to be connected to a public telecommunications network.
an ein öffentliches Telekommunikations-Netzwerk nicht angeschlossen werden soll.
no debe ser conectado a redes de telecomunicaciones públicas.
ne doit pas être relié à un réseau de télécommunication publique.
non deve essere connettuto a reti di telecomunicazioni pubblici.

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CE DECLARATION
Manufacturer's Name: X-Rite, Incorporated
Manufacturer's Address: 3100 44th Street, S.W.
Grandville, Michigan 49418
U.S.A.
Model Name: Densitometer
Model No.: 891, 892
Directive(s) Conformance: EMC 89/336/EEC LVD 73/23/EEC
As of August 13, 2005, X-Rite products meet the European Union – Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive. Please refer to
www.xrite.com for more information on X-Rite’s compliance with the WEEE
directive.
Warning: This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product
may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to
take adequate measures.

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PROPRIETARY NOTICE
The information contained in this manual is derived from patent and
proprietary data of X-Rite, Incorporated. This manual has been prepared
solely for the purpose of assisting in the use and general maintenance of this
instrument.
The contents of this manual are the property of X-Rite, Incorporated and are
copyrighted. Any reproduction in whole or part is strictly prohibited.
Publication of this information does not imply any rights to reproduce or use
this manual for any purpose other than installing and operating the
equipment described herein.
No part of this manual may be reproduced, transcribed, transmitted, stored in
a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in
any form or by any means, electronic, magnetic, mechanical, optical, manual,
or otherwise, without the prior written permission of an officer of
X-Rite, Incorporated.
This instrument may be covered by one or more patents. Refer to the
instrument for actual patent numbers..
Copyright  2005by X-Rite Incorporated
“ALL RIGHTS RESERVED”
X-Rite®is a registered trademark of X-Rite, Incorporated
All other logos, product names, and trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective holders.

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LIMITED WARRANTY
X-Rite, Incorporated warrants each unit manufactured to be free of defects in
material and workmanship for a period of twelve months. If the fault has
been caused by misuse or abnormal conditions of operation, repairs will be
billed at a nominal cost. In this case, an estimate will be submitted before
work is started, if requested.
There are no warranties of merchantability or fitness. This warranty
obligation is limited to servicing the unit returned to X-Rite,
Incorporated for that purpose.
Always include serial number in any correspondence concerning the unit.
The serial number is located on the back of the instrument.
This agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State
of Michigan and jurisdiction and venue shall lie with the courts of Michigan
as selected by X-Rite, Incorporated.

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