Epson CPD-8407 User manual

CPD-8407

EPSON Color Calibrator User’s Guide

Color Calibrator

system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying,

recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of SEIKO EPSON

CORPORATION. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information

contained herein. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the

information contained herein.

Neither SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of

this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by purchaser or

third parties as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized

modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product.

SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION and its affiliates shall not be liable against any damages or

problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those

designated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by SEIKO EPSON

CORPORATION.

EPSON and EPSON Stylus are registered trademarks of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.

EFI, the EFI logo, Fiery, and the Fiery logo are U.S. registered trademarks of Electronics for

Imaging, Inc.

Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United

States of America and other countries.

The ENERGY STAR emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of anyproductor service.

General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and

may be trademarks of their respective companies.

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Declaration of Conformity

According to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014

Manufacturer: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION

Address: 3-5, Owa 3-chome, Suwa-shi,

Nagano-ken 392-8502 Japan

Representative: EPSON EUROPE B.V.

Address: Prof. J. H. Bavincklaan 5 1183

AT Amstelveen

The Netherlands

Declares that the Product:

Product Name: Color Calibrator

Model: G740A

Conforms to the following Directive(s) and Norm(s):

Directive 89/336/EEC:

EN 55022 Class B

EN 50082-1

EN 61000-3-2 (Using AC Adapter Model EU-20)

EN 61000-3-3 (Using AC Adapter Model EU-20)

IEC 801-2

IEC 801-3

IEC 801-4

January, 1999

H. Horiuchi

President of EPSON EUROPE B.V.

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FCC Compliance Statement

For United States Users

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to Part15 ofthe FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment

generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in

accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television

reception. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular

installation.If thisequipmentdoescauseinterferencetoradioandtelevisionreception,which

can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to

correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna;

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver;

Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected;

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

WARNING

Theconnectionofanon-shieldedequipment interfacecable tothisequipment willinvalidate

theFCCCertificationofthisdevice andmaycauseinterferencelevelswhichexceedthe limits

established by the FCC for this equipment. It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and

use a shielded equipment interface cable with this device. If this equipment has more than

one interface connector, do not leave cables connected to unused interfaces.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturercould void the user’s

authority to operate the equipment.

For Canadian Users

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Declaration of Conformity

According to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 for

Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and/or

CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B Personal

Computers:

We: EPSON AMERICA, INC.

Located at: 20770 Madrona Avenue,

MS: B2-11

Tel: 310-782-5254

Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified

herein, complies with 47CFR Part 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a

Class B digital device. Each product marketed, is identical to the

representative unit tested and found to be compliant with the

standards. Records maintained continue to reflect the equipment

being produced can be expected to be within the variation

accepted, due to quantity production and testing on a statistical

basis as required by 47CFR §2.909 Operation is subject to the

following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful

interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may cause undesired

operation.

Trade Name: EPSON

Type of Product: EPSON Color Calibrator

Model: G740A

Contents v

Contents

Introduction

Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

ENERGY STAR Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Where to Get Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Chapter 1 Unpacking the Color Calibrator

Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1

Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2

Calibrator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2

Y-cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2

Chapter 2 Setting up Your Color Calibrator

Connecting the Calibrator to Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2

Installing the Utility Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5

Chapter 3 Calibrating Your Printing System

Calibrating the EPSON Color Calibrator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2

Printing a Calibration Sheet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5

Creating a Color Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-8

Implementing Your Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10

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Chapter 4 Calibrating Your System to Another

Modifying the ICC Profile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Preparing to measure the standard color chart . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Measuring the chart and updating the profile . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

Using a custom color chart to update your ICC profile . . 4-6

Applying the Modified ICC Profile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8

Index

Introduction 1

Introduction

Features

The EPSON Color Calibrator restores your EPSON Stylus®Pro

5000 or 9000 printer to its originally designed color settings. By

creating a color profile for your printer and then implementing it

on your EPSON RS-5000 Fiery®RIP version 1.3 or your EPSON

RS-5100 Fiery X2 RIP, the calibrator helps you achieve consistent

color output.

You can also calibrate your system to match your printing

vendor’s system using ICC profiles. This lets you preview your

output at the earliest possible stage in your prepress workflow.

Note:

The calibrator can only adjust to ICC profiles that are based on

JapanColor, SWOP, or EURO profiles.

2 Introduction

Safety Instructions

Read these instructions before using your Color Calibrator, and

savethemforlaterreference.Followallwarningsandinstructions

in this User’s Guide.

❏Unplug the AC adapter before cleaning. Clean with a damp

cloth only. Do not spill liquid on the calibrator.

❏Do not place the calibrator on an unstable surface, or near a

radiator or heat source.

❏Do not insert objects into the sensor tip.

❏Use only the type of power source indicated on the AC

adapter’s label.

❏Connect all equipment to properly grounded power outlets.

Avoid using outlets on the samecircuit asphotocopiersor air

control systems that regularly switch on and off.

❏Do not let the power cord become damaged or frayed.

❏If you use an extension cord with the AC adapter, make sure

the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the

extensioncorddoesnotexceedthecord’sampererating.Also,

make sure the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into

thewalloutlet doesnotexceedthewalloutlet'sampererating.

❏Do not attempt to service the products yourself.

❏Unplug the AC adapter and refer servicing to qualified

service personnel under the following conditions:

❏Ifthepowercordorplugisdamaged;ifliquidhasenteredthe

ACadapter;iftheACadapterhasbeendroppedorthecabinet

damaged; if the AC adapter does not operate normally or

exhibits a distinct change in performance. (Do not adjust

controls that are not covered by the operating instructions.)

Introduction 3

❏If you plan to use the AC adapter in Germany, observe the

following:

To provide adequate short-circuit protection and over-

current protection for this AC adapter, the building

installation must be protected by a 16 Amp circuit breaker.

Note for German-speaking users:

Bei Anschluß des AC adapters an die Stromversorgung muß

sichergestellt werden, daß die Gebäudeinstallation mit einem 16 A-

Überstromschalter abgesichert ist.

ENERGY STAR Compliance

As an ENERGY STAR Partner, EPSON has

determined that this product meets the

ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy

efficiency.

The International ENERGY STAR Office Equipment Program is

a voluntary partnership with the computer and officeequipment

industry to promote the introductionof energy-efficient personal

computers, monitors, printers, fax machines, copiers, and AC

adapters, in an effort to reduce air pollution caused by power

generation.

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