Xerox Phaser Printer EX7750 Manual de usuario

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x Contents Using Calibrator 2-6Starting Calibrator 2-6Expert Mode 2-8Restoring default calibration measurements 2-10 Calibrating the EX7750 with the

33-36 ColorWise Pro ToolsFor those color options that offer multiple choices, make your selection from the menu that appears. For RGB Separation, use

AA-1 Color Measurement InstrumentsThis appendix explains how to set up and calibrate the following color measurement instruments:• EFI Spectrometer ES

AA-2 Color Measurement InstrumentsThe following illustration shows the different parts of the ES-1000.Calibrating the ES-1000When you place the ES-100

AA-3 Color Measurement InstrumentsTO CONNECT THE X-RITE DTP41 TO THE COMPUTER1. Turn off the computer.2. Unpack the X-Rite DTP41 and remove the spacer

AA-4 Color Measurement Instruments4. Attach the connector to the computer.For a Windows computer, insert the 8-pin mini-DIN end of the interface cable

AA-5 Color Measurement InstrumentsNOTE: For Mac OS computers with a USB port (for example, an iMac), you need an adapter to connect the DTP41 to your

AA-6 Color Measurement InstrumentsCalibrating the DTP41For the best color accuracy, calibrate the X-Rite DTP41 spectrophotometer every time you calibr

AA-7 Color Measurement Instruments4. In the Get Measurements pane, click Measure. 5. In the Measurement Options dialog box, click Measure.6. Choose th

AA-8 Color Measurement Instruments7. Click Utilities.The Utilities dialog box appears. To view version and serial number information, click Show DTP-

AA-9 Color Measurement Instruments9. If you have not already done so, remove the shipping spacer from the measurement page slot.10. Insert the end of

xi Contents Appendix A: Color Measurement Instruments Using the EFI Spectrometer ES-1000 A-1Setting up the ES-1000 A-1Calibrating the ES-1000 A-2 Usi

AA-10 Color Measurement InstrumentsSetting up the DTP32Before you calibrate the EX7750 using the X-Rite DTP32, you need to connect, configure, and cali

AA-11 Color Measurement InstrumentsFor a Mac OS computer, connect the 8-pin mini-DIN plug directly into the serial port of the computer.NOTE: For Mac

AA-12 Color Measurement InstrumentsCalibrating the DTP32You will need the black-and-white X-Rite Auto-Cal Strip included with the densitometer. Calibr

BB-1 Importing Density MeasurementsThis appendix describes Simple ASCII File Format, which can be used to import density measurements from measurement

BB-2 Importing Density MeasurementsExample of 1D Status T density for EFI 34 patch pageThis file format is used to specify the Status T density measure

BB-3 Importing Density MeasurementsExample of 1D Status T density for an arbitrary pageThis file format is used to specify the Status T density measure

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IndexAAbsolute Colorimetric rendering style 1-6Apple Standard setting, RGB Source Profile option 1-11, 3-2BBlack Detection option 1-5Black Overprint op

I-2 IndexDdefault color controls set in Setup 1-3densitometerDTP32 2-18 to 2-20, A-9 to A-12density valuesabout 2-3, 2-5importing B-1 to B-3DIC, CMYK

I-3 IndexPostScript Color Management 1-20PostScript Color Matching option 1-20PPD 1-18, 1-20Presentation rendering style 1-6Print Mode option 1-3print

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xiii About this manual This manual explains how to manage color output on the Xerox EX7750, and provides information on calibration and color profiles

xiv Introduction • Appendix B describes the Simple ASCII File Format (SAIFF), which you can use to import toner density measurements from measurement

xv Key features of ColorWise •Define the source of incoming RGB color data for better screen matching and provide for better color conversion of RGB d

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1 1-1 Managing color on the EX7750 The following sections describe the options available from the ColorWise color management system and explain how

1 1-2 EX7750 Color Management control the printing of these mixed-color documents with features that apply specifically to RGB, CMYK, or spot color da

11-3 Managing color on the EX7750You can specify settings for the following options by selecting print options when you send a job to the EX7750. Som

This manual is part of a set of Xerox EX7750 documentation that includes the following manuals for users and system administrators. Most are availabl

11-4 EX7750 Color ManagementRGB Source ProfileEFIRGB/sRGB (PC)/Apple Standard/Other/Source 1-10/Off(Default set at Setup or with ColorWise Pro Tools)Ap

11-5 Managing color on the EX7750Detailed explanations of how these and other settings affect your print jobs are provided in subsequent sections of t

11-6 EX7750 Color ManagementRendering StyleThe Rendering Style option specifies a CRD for color conversions. To control the appearance of images, such

11-7 Managing color on the EX7750NOTE: The rendering styles associated with the PCL driver do not match those associated with the PostScript driver.Pu

11-8 EX7750 Color ManagementNOTE: PostScript applications (such as QuarkXPress) may convert elements defined as RGB = 0, 0, 0 to four-color CMYK black

11-9 Managing color on the EX7750One example of how you might use this setting is with a page that contains black text on a light blue background. The

11-10 EX7750 Color ManagementFor jobs that include spot colors, set Spot Color Matching to On unless you are printing press simulations. In that case,

11-11 Managing color on the EX7750RGB Source ProfileThe RGB source profile setting allows you to define the characteristics of the RGB data in your docum

11-12 EX7750 Color Management• Sources 1-10 specify the definitions you download as RGB source profiles. For more information about downloading RGB sour

11-13 Managing color on the EX7750If you are printing with the PostScript driver from a Windows computer and haveTwo-Way Communication enabled, the na

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11-14 EX7750 Color ManagementCMYK Simulation MethodThe CMYK Simulation Method allows you to define your preferred CMYK-to-CMYK conversion technique.• Q

11-15 Managing color on the EX7750RGB SeparationThe RGB Separation option determines how RGB colors (as well as Lab and XYZ colors) are converted to C

11-16 EX7750 Color ManagementImage SmoothingThe Image Smoothing option prevents low-resolution images from appearing “jaggy” or “blocky.” This option

11-17 PostScript printer driver for Windows and Mac OSCombine SeparationsThe Combine Separations setting specifies how to print separated CMYK data. Wi

11-18 EX7750 Color ManagementNOTE: The following illustrations and instructions do not apply to all applications. Many applications, such as Adobe Pag

11-19 PostScript printer driver for Windows and Mac OS3. Click Expert Settings.The Expert Color Settings flowchart appears. This window displays additi

11-20 EX7750 Color ManagementAdobe PostScript printer driver for Mac OSThis section explains how to set color management print options with the AdobeP

11-21 PostScript printer driver for Windows and Mac OSNOTE: If you use the PostScript Color Matching option, the driver may, depending on the applicat

11-22 EX7750 Color Management2. Choose Color/Grayscale from the Print Color menu.3. In the Printer Specific Options menu, choose settings for the print

11-23 PostScript printer driver for Windows and Mac OSTO SET EX7750 COLOR MANAGEMENT OPTIONS FROM MAC OS X V10.2 OR LATER1. In the Print dialog box, c

FCC Information WARNING: FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufact

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22-1 Color CalibrationCalibrating the EX7750 ensures consistent, reliable color output. This chapter explains how calibration works and provides instr

22-2 Color CalibrationFor information about the advanced calibration and simulation features available with ColorWise Pro Tools, such as editing profil

22-3 Understanding calibrationUnderstanding calibrationAlthough the default calibration set meets most users’ needs, the EX7750 allows you to choose a

22-4 Color CalibrationMeasurementsMeasurement files contain numerical values that correspond to the toner density produced by the printer when it print

22-5 Understanding calibrationTo monitor print quality, print the following color reference pages:• Color Charts from the Control Panel (see the Confi

22-6 Color CalibrationUsing CalibratorColorWise Pro Tools Calibrator allows you to calibrate the EX7750 using the measurement method of your choice.Ch

22-7 Using Calibrator2. Click Calibrator.3. Use the Calibrator window to perform the calibration method of your choice.Procedures for each calibration

22-8 Color CalibrationExpert ModeCalibrator provides two modes: Standard Mode and Expert Mode. You can perform all essential calibration tasks while i

22-9 Using CalibratorThe View Measurements option allows you to view the current set of measurements as a table or graph that shows both the measureme

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22-10 Color CalibrationRestoring default calibration measurementsThe EX7750 is shipped with default calibration measurements. You can use these measur

22-11 Calibrating the EX7750 with the ES-1000TO CONFIGURE WINDOWS XP TO GENERATE A VISUAL SIGNAL FOR A BEEP1. Click Start.2. Choose Control Panel.3. D

22-12 Color Calibration5. Choose the appropriate options and click Print.For Page Type, choose 21 or 34 Sorted Patches, or 21 or 34 Randomized Patches

22-13 Calibrating the EX7750 with the ES-10008. Check the settings and click Measure.The Information dialog box appears.9. Place the ES-1000 spectrome

22-14 Color Calibration14. Press and hold the measure button and wait for a beep. NOTE: To hear a beep with a Windows compatible computer, you must i

22-15 Calibrating the EX7750 with the DTP41TO CALIBRATE THE EX7750 USING THE DTP411. Start Calibrator.For instructions on starting Calibrator, see pag

22-16 Color Calibration7. Click Measure in the Get Measurements pane. The Measurement Options dialog box displays the specified Page Type and Paper Siz

22-17 Calibrating the EX7750 with the DTP4111. Click Read Strip.The DTP41 pulls the measurement page through automatically.After the measurement page

22-18 Color CalibrationCalibrating the EX7750 with the DTP32 or DTP32HSUsing the DTP32 or DTP32HS, you can quickly measure color patches and download

22-19 Calibrating the EX7750 with the DTP32 or DTP32HSFor Input Tray, specify the paper source.6. Retrieve the measurement page from the printer.7. Cl

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22-20 Color Calibration9. When the Status field indicates that the measurements were read successfully, click Accept. 10. Click OK in the Measure dialo

22-21 Calibrating from the Control Panel using VisualCalGray BalanceThe second VisualCal page, “Gray Balance,” provides the basis for calculating a “n

22-22 Color Calibration7. Select Yes to print the Gray Balance page.To reset the printer’s gray balance, follow the instructions provided on the Gray

22-23 Calibrating from the Control Panel using VisualCalTO REMOVE CALIBRATION FROM THE CONTROL PANEL1. From the EX7750 Control Panel, access the Calib

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33-1 ColorWise Pro ToolsDesigned to give you flexible control of color printing, ColorWise Pro Tools include the following color management tools:• Cal

33-2 ColorWise Pro ToolsProfile ManagerProfile Manager allows you to manage and edit ICC profiles. In the case of the EX7750, these profiles are divided i

33-3 Profile ManagerSetting default profilesUse Profile Manager to set a default RGB source profile, simulation profile, and output profile. The default RGB

33-4 ColorWise Pro Toolsdefault RGB Source and Output profiles looks like a target ( ). The icon indicating the default Simulation profile changes in ap

33-5 Profile ManagerTO USE MEDIA-DEFINED OUTPUT PROFILES1. Start ColorWise Pro Tools and click Profile Manager.2. Select Use Media Defined Profile in the

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33-6 ColorWise Pro Tools3. When the profile you want to download appears in the list in the main Profile Manager window, select it.If the profile is comp

33-7 Profile ManagerEditing profilesCustomize the profiles on the EX7750 to meet your specific needs and the characteristics of your printer using Color E

33-8 ColorWise Pro ToolsTO DELETE PROFILES FROM THE EX77501. Start ColorWise Pro Tools and click Profile Manager.2. Select the profile you want to delet

33-9 Profile ManagerTO DEFINE A CUSTOM SIMULATION PROFILE1. Start ColorWise Pro Tools and click Profile Manager.For the purposes of this example, assume

33-10 ColorWise Pro ToolsNOTE: Although you cannot delete a preset profile, you can use the name of a preset profile for your edited profile when you sel

33-11 Color EditorIf you do not define a custom simulation profile, your job prints with CMYK Simulation Profile set to None. If you do not define a custo

33-12 ColorWise Pro ToolsColor Editor also has several Edit Modes for editing simulations:• Master—Create a custom master simulation that affects all

33-13 Color Editor3. Choose a profile to edit and click Select.Another method is to open the Profile Manager, select a profile, and then click Edit.4. Fo

33-14 ColorWise Pro Tools5. Select the colors that you want to edit by turning colors off and on.The Eye icon to the left of each color indicates whet

33-15 Color EditorIf you use Dot Gain values, apply the settings first, so that the curves are deflected from their straight-line positions. Then make e

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33-16 ColorWise Pro ToolsNOTE: Adjust points in this way only after you have entered the Dot Gain and Brightness values.For greater precision, type pe

33-17 Color EditorTO EDIT A SIMULATION IN QUICK, FULL (SOURCE GCR), OR FULL (OUTPUT GCR) MODE1. Start ColorWise Pro Tools and click Color Editor.2. Ch

33-18 ColorWise Pro Tools4. Edit and save the simulation, as described in steps 5 through 10 of the procedure starting on page 3-14.For this new simul

33-19 Using Spot-OnTO CHECK A PROFILE1. Click Test Print at the bottom of the Color Editor window.2. Select a page to print. If you selected Compariso

33-20 ColorWise Pro ToolsStarting Spot-OnYou can start Spot-On from ColorWise Pro Tools. To use Spot-On, you must first specify the output profile assoc

33-21 Using Spot-OnUsing the Spot-On main windowThe Spot-On main window displays a list of color groups that represent libraries of spot colors on the

33-22 ColorWise Pro ToolsTO OPEN AND CLOSE A COLOR GROUP1. To open a color group, click the icon to the left of the group name.You can also open a gro

33-23 Using Spot-OnWorking with existing colorsWith Spot-On, you can view and manage existing groups of colors on the EX7750. You can also search for

33-24 ColorWise Pro ToolsTO FIND A SPECIFIC COLOR1. Choose Find from the Edit menu.The Find dialog box appears.2. Enter the name of the color you want

33-25 Using Spot-OnTO RENAME A CUSTOM COLOR OR COLOR GROUP1. Select the Color Name or specific color you want to edit.2. Type the new name exactly as i

Contents About the DocumentationIntroduction About this manual xiii Key features of ColorWise xiv Chapter 1: EX7750 Color Management Managing color o

33-26 ColorWise Pro ToolsDownloading custom color groupsYou can download custom color groups from your computer to the EX7750. Downloaded groups are a

33-27 Using Spot-OnUploading custom color groupsUpload custom color groups from the EX7750 to your computer as ICC files. The upload feature allows you

33-28 ColorWise Pro ToolsEditing color valuesThe Spot-On Color Search targets the exact CMYK toner equivalents required to simulate a desired spot col

33-29 Using Spot-On2. To update the center patch to a neighboring color that more closely matches the target, click the corresponding neighbor patch.

33-30 ColorWise Pro ToolsSelect Monitor Compensation to simulate how all the on-screen color patches will appear when printed on paper. This simulatio

33-31 Using Spot-On6. Click OK to print the patches.The Print Pattern test page prints the following information:• Center patch color CMYK value• Colo

33-32 ColorWise Pro ToolsTO TARGET A COLOR USING EXACT CMYK VALUES1. Click the center patch in the Spot-On Color Search window.The Set Center Patch Co

33-33 Using Spot-OnUsing a measurement instrument to target colorsIf you use the EFI Spectrometer ES-1000, you can import measured color values direct

33-34 ColorWise Pro Tools4. Place the ES-1000 over the target color, making sure to center the sample aperture over the color. Press Measure to take t

33-35 Color SetupColor SetupUse Color Setup to set the default ColorWise settings for the EX7750. To access Color Setup, click its icon in the ColorWi