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1. Settings 5 4 5 Settings Reference entry Procedure e Select the menu line Reference entry by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the selection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt Activate the function by pressing the lt Measurement key gt The display shows Measure paper white in reverse video Position the measuring aperture on the paper white and initiate a measurement by pressing the lt Measurement key gt Function selection Settinss References The display White measurement done is shown for about 1 second Function selection Settinss Accert data Black Cuan The display shows Measure color in reverse video Position the measuring aperture on the color samples Black Cyan Magenta and Yellow and initiate the measurements by pressing the lt Measurement key gt Settinss White measurement done E Measure Farer white Measure color Black If more than four references have been defined for this job a table with a proposal for the assignment of the reference will be shown in reverse video after every measurement Accert data Job GRETAG 81 Measure Parer white Function p css reference Choose reference References Reference input Job GRETAG 41 Measure Paper Settings fs F Reference Function selection Settinss Accert data Job GRETAG 81 Measure Farer white Measure color Measure color Select the respective reference by turning th
2. Densitometric functions he measuring results by pressing the lt Measurement key gt Bi CCl Mid WES b 1 66 1 46 1 39 1 18 Sanrle Cb 1 66 Measure Parer white Settings 5 1 5 2 5 3 5 4 5 5 Overview 5 1 1 Color 5 2 1 5 2 2 Jobs 5 3 1 Function selection 5 1 1 1 Function selection if the settings are not protected 5 1 1 2 Function selection if the settings are protected Manual color selection Automatic color recognition Job definition 5 3 1 1 Accept data 5 3 1 2 Setting of default values 5 3 1 3 Reject data 5 3 2 Job selection References 5 4 1 Reference entry by measurement 5 4 2 5 4 3 5 4 4 5 4 5 5 4 1 1 Accept data 5 4 1 2 Reject data Assignment of measured values to reference values 5 4 2 1 Assignment of measured values to a specific reference 5 4 2 2 Automatic assignment of measured values to references Entry or correction of reference and tolerance values 5 4 3 1 Accept data 5 4 3 2 Reject data Job selection Reference entry 5 4 5 1 Accept data 5 4 5 2 Reject data Measurement parameters 5 5 1 5 5 2 5 5 3 5 5 4 Overview 5 5 1 1 Function selection Measurement parameters for white base 5 5 2 1 Setting of paper white base 5 5 2 2 Setting of absolute white base Measurement parameters for dot gain 5 5 3 1 Entry of halftone reference values 5 5 3 1 1 Accept data 5 5 3 1 2 Reject data Measurement parameters for print characteristic 5 5
3. Grarhic mode Color Automatic Measure Paper white Halftone Halftore Halftone Halftore Half tore E Halftore Halftone E Halftone Halftone Halftone Half tore E Halftore Grarhic mode t Grarhic mode Color Automatic Color Automatic Measure Paper white Measure Paper white Solid bc 1 18 Solid bc 1 18 Solid bc 1 18 Solid bc 1 18 Solid bc 1 18 Halftorne 36 Halftore 16 Half tore Grarhic mode Grarhic mode Grarhic mode Color Automatic Color Automatic Color Automatic Measure Paper white Measure Paper white Measure Paper white Densitometric functions 4 7 1 e After pressing the lt Measurement key gt the graphic mode is shown on the display Printcharacteristic Return A Solid bc 1 18 Measure Paper white e Pressing the lt Measurement key gt again will switch the display to the numerical mode e Select the menu line Return by turning the lt Control ball gt and press the lt Measurement key gt to return to the main menu Al Printcharacteristic Return 4 Solid 1 18 Printcharacteristic Return A Solid 1 18 Printcharacteristic DIE Solid Halftone Halftone Half tore Halftone Halftorne Halftore Grarhic mode Color Automatic Measure Paper white Halftore Halftone Half tore Halftone Halftone Halftore Halftone Halftone Half tore Halftone Halftone Half tore Grarhic mode Color Automatic Measure Paper white Grarhic mode Color
4. e The entry field for the entering or correction of the tolerance value is shown in reverse video on the display e Enter the new tolerance value or correct the current value and terminate the entry by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e The display shows the menu line with the newly entered values in reverse video Measure Farer white Measure color Db 1 bc 1 45 IH 1 1 1 Reject data Measure Farer white Measure color Db 1 68 0 15 cal Om 1 38 6 16 Dy 1 18 46 18 Reject data a Function selection Measure Parer white Measure color Reject data Settings 5 4 3 1 Accept data Procedure e Accept the reference values by pressing the lt Measurement key gt The new data are stored e The display shows Return in reverse video e Press the lt Measurement key gt several times to return to the main menu n Ei Reference a Measure Farer i Reference input Measure color Db m Dm 1 38 5 4 3 2 Reject data Procedure e Select the menu line Reject data by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the action by pressing the lt Measuring key gt The new data will not be stored stored data are retained e The display shows the menu line Return in reverse video e Press the lt Measurement key gt several times to return to the main menu Function selection Function selection References References Measure rarer white Reference u Measure color Db 1 68
5. 4 1 3 1 Manual color selection in a densitometric function Procedure e Select the menu line Color by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the selection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e Select the desired color Black Cyan Magenta or Yellow e Activate the manual color selection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt Density Return A Density Return A Density Return A Same le Dy 1 2 1 B Automatic v Automatic Automatic Automatic E Lol or Automatic Farer white Measure Parer white Measure Parer white Density Return A sie De 9 04 Messure Farer white Densitometric functions 4 1 4 1 3 1 4 1 3 2 Automatic color selection in a densitometric function Procedure e Select the menu line Color by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the selection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e Select the automatic color selection e Activate the automatic color selection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt Density Return A Density Return Density Return A Automatic sie De 4 Messure Farer white Messure Farer white Messure Farer white Density Return A Dn 1 30 Lolor CAutomat ic a Measure Parer white 4 1 4 Printout of measuring results Procedure e Configure your printer interface with the corresponding operating manual i e Baudrate setting e Handshake setting e Data format 7 e Chapter 5 8 Baudrate setting
6. 4 48 4 48 Reject data Reject data Reject data a II A Function selection Settinss Calibration absolute White offset values Accert data Elack 8 83 Cyan 6 r Magenta 6 6 a 12 Function selection ettings Calibration absolute White offset values Accert data a Yellow Reject data a IRA A Function selection ettinas Calibration absolute White offset values Function selection 8 08 8 47 8 68 8 12 Reject data a HIHIHI Position the measuring aperture on the paper white and initiate a measurement by pressing the lt Measurement key gt The display shows White measurement done for about 1 second Then the request Measure color is shown on the display Position the measuring aperture on the color fields to be measured and initiate a measurement each by pressing the lt Measurement key gt The uncorrected calibration values and the corresponding colors appear on the display one after the other After the last measurement the graphics bar will jump to the color Black Reject data Yellow Reject data Settinss a Function selection Settings Calibration absolute Hew calibration White measurement done Reject data Function selection Settings Calibration absolute Hew calibration Regent data Reject data Accert data Measure white a I IHE Reject data Settings e Press the lt Measurement key gt to
7. Available options e Measuring functions for D19C e Printers e Cases e Filter sets according to DIN or ANSI standards e Optical tubes for measurements with or without polarization filters e Measuring lamps e Calibration cards for DIN or ANSI standards e Measuring apertures e Rechargeable batteries e Chargers e Data cables and converters You can bye additional functions for your D19C without sending the instrument to the service center Part number GretagMacbeth designation of the D19C function 36 51 81 All densities 36 51 82 Density difference 36 51 83 All Density diff 36 51 84 Dot gain 36 51 85 Print characteristic 36 51 86 Dot area 36 51 87 Printing plate 36 51 88 Contrast 36 51 89 Trapping 36 51 90 Hue error 36 51 91 Greyness 36 51 92 Automatic function selection 1 36 51 93 Automatic function selection 2 36 51 94 Setting protection 9 3 9 4 Printers The densitometers D190 are able to print out measuring results directly to a printer Inkjet or thermal printers are recommended Part number GretagMacbeth designation Density standard 36 50 98 Thermal printer 220V Thermal printer for small size 36 50 99 Thermal printer 110V output 110 mm 43 in for connection to D190 36 50 46 Printer Canon BJ10 220V Inkjet printer paper Size A4 for connection to D190 or PC Cases The are two cases avallable for the
8. Data interface Device settings nenn Function selection References Measurement Parameters Calibration Printer Data interface Device settings aaa a a a a Settings 5 2 2 5 3 Jobs For density difference measurements it is necessary to measure or enter reference values Tolerance values can be overwritten Four jobs with four to eight references each can be defined The names of the jobs can be freely selected The names of the references one to four are preset The names of the references five to eight can be freely selected Preset default reference values and tolerance values may be set 5 3 1 Job definition Procedure if no job has been defined e Select the menu line Jobs by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the selection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e The display shows Define job in reverse video e Activate the function by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e Four job names are shown on the display Function selection obs Jobs Function selection Function selection Define Job Measurement Parameters Calibration Printer Data interface Device settings 2 Job 3 Jobs 4 Job4 Set default values Reject data nn a e Select the desired job by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the selection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e The entry field of the current job name is shown in reverse video on the display e Use the lt Co
9. corresponding measured values for density dot gain or trapping Auto function 1 Return Measure Farer white Autofurction 1 Return A Measure Farer white Auto function 1 Return A Measure Farer white e Select the menu line Return by turning the lt Control ball gt and press the lt Measurement key gt to return to the main menu Measure Farer white The measurements in this example were made with reference to paper white Measurements were made of the solid tone patches according to the printing sequence a 80 halftone patch a 40 halftone patch and an overprint patch Densitometric functions 4 15 Auto function 2 Auto function 2 includes the automatic color recognition Automatic and the automatic function recognition for density dot gain and trapping The display indicates the printing sequence with the density values of the standard colors and the corresponding measured values for density dot gain or trapping at the same time Select paper white or absolute white base under Settings gt Measurement parameters gt White base Procedure e Select the menu line Auto function 2 by turning the lt Control ball gt e Activate the selected function by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e Select the menu line Measure paper white by turning the lt Control ball gt e Position the measuring aperture on the paper white and initiate a measurement by pressing the
10. e Activate the selected function by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e The display on the screen is reversed 180 e Select the menu line Return by turning the lt Control ball gt and press the lt Measurement key gt several times to return to the main menu Function selection Function selection Settings Device settinas Device settinas a Turn diselas LCD contrast 8 Decimal Places 2 Available functions Setting Protection Battery Date and time Service LCD con 6 Decimal Places 2 Available functions Setting protection Batt Date and time Service ae AHG daa a Procedure e Select the menu line LCD contrast by turning the lt Control ball gt e Activate the selected function by pressing the lt Measurement key gt The display shows the entry field for the contrast adjustment Turn the lt Control ball gt to obtain the optimum contrast setting and terminate the entry by pressing the lt Measurement key gt Select the menu line Return by turning the lt Control ball gt and press the lt Measurement key gt several times to return to the main menu Function selection Function selection Function selection Settings Device settinas Device settings Device settings Return Return Return Turn disela Turn diselas Turn diselas L gi LCD contrast LCD contrast Decimal Places 2 Decimal Places Available functions Available functions Setting protection Setting Protection Battery ow D Availab
11. e Select the menu line Measure paper white by turning the lt Control ball gt e Position the measuring aperture on the paper white and initiate a measurement by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e The display White measurement done is shown for about 1 second Function selection Density All densities Density difference Dot aain Printcharacteristic Auto fu 1 Autos function 2 ae Cee Gresness Return 7 Gresness Return A White measurement done Measure Farer white e Position the measuring aperture on the color patch to be measured and initiate a measurement by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e The greyness value G is shown on the display e Select the menu line Return by turning the lt Control ball gt and press the lt Measurement key gt to return to the main menu Greyness Return A G Measure Farer white Greyness Sample Gc 324 Measure Farer white Greyness Measure Farer white Return A Greyness Return Measure Farer white Densitometric functions 4 14 Auto function 1 Auto function 1 includes the automatic color recognition Automatic and the automatic function recognition for density dot gain and trapping The display indicates the printing sequence with the density values of the standard colors and the corresponding measured values for density dot gain or trapping Select paper white or absolut
12. gretagmacbeth YOUR COLOR PRECISELY Appendices General 1 1 D19C and D196 densitometer 1 2 Documentation structure 1 3 User 1 4 Safety 1 4 1 Reference signs 1 4 2 Safety information 1 5 Packaging and transport 1 1 General D19C and D196 densitometer Dear GretagMacbeth customer Congratulations You have just purchased a D19C or D190 densitometer With its user friendly operation high measuring accuracy and rugged design this unit is a truly unique instrument You can therefore purchase the densitometer that will exactly meet your requirements It s modular design also allows you to order additional functions which are not yet included in your D19C unit at any time later on In the following the operation instructions generally refer to the D190 densitometer The designation D190 thereby stands for either D19C or D196 depending on the type of unit you own The D19C and D196 units only differ in the number of available measuring functions Otherwise the units are exactly identical and are also operated in the same way If a certain function is not available in your unit then the respective menu lines will not be displayed on your unit either In this manual all the functions which are available for a D190 are described in detail It is possible therefore that the description also includes functions which are not available in your unit However if you order an additional function later on you will find
13. que le produit declaramos bajo nuestra sola responsabilidad que el producto verklaren onder onze verantwoordelijkheid dat het product dichiariamo sotto nostra unica responsabilita che il prodotto Type D118C D19C D196 auf das sich diese Erkl rung bezieht mit der den folgenden Norm en oder Richtlinie n bereinstimmt to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following standard s or other normative document s auquel se r f re cette d claration est conforme la aux norme s ou au x document s normatif s al que se refiere esta declarati n es conforme a la s norma s u otro s documento s normativo s waarnaar deze verklaring verwijst aan de volende norm en of richtlijn en beantwoordt a cui si riferisce questa dichiarazione conforme alla e seguente i norma e o documento i normativo i CE Konformitat CE Conformity Conformit CE 89 336 EWG 91 236 EWG 92 31EWG 93 68 EWG EMV Richtlinie EMC Directive Directive concernant la CEM Andere Richtlinien und Normen Other Directives and Standards Autres documents Regensdorf 1998 Vice Director Program Manager T Senn G Bonafini gretagmacbeth Switzerland Tel 41 1 842 24 00 Fax 41 1 842 22 22 United States Tel 800 622 2384 845 565 7660 Outside USA and Canada Fax 845 565 0390 Germany Tel 49 61 02 79 57 0 Fax 49 61 02 79 57 57 United Kingdom Tel 44 1928 280050 Fax 44 1928 280080 France Tel 33 0 1
14. Automatic Measure Paper white e Configure and connect your printer to the D190 remission densitometer e Configure data interface under Settings Data interface e Select the D190 printer protocol under Settings gt Printer gt Printer protocol e Return to the main menu Procedure e Select the Print symbol by turning the lt Control ball gt e Activate the printout of the print characteristic by pressing the lt Measurement key gt Printcharacteristic Return 4 Solid Printcharacteristic Return bs 1 11 bs 1 11 Humerical mode Color Automatic Measure Paper white atic white C Au Measure Paper Densitometric functions 4 8 Dot area Select automatic or manual filter selection under Settings Color or in the selected densitometric function under the menu line Color MES Enter the measurement parameters for the dot area under Settings gt Measurement parameters gt Dot area The calculation of the dot area can be made according to Murray Davies or according to Yule Nielsen Procedure e Select the menu line Dot area by turning the lt Control ball gt e Activate the selected function by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e Select the menu line Measure paper white by turning the lt Control ball gt e Position the measuring aperture on the paper white and initiate a measurement by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e The display White measuremen
15. lt Control ball gt to select the second figure of the code number e Press the lt Measurement key gt to enter the second figure Transrort Protection Unlock with number 259 Transrort Protection Unlock with number 259 gt OK Ko B 1 E 3 4 5 6 T 2 a e Turn the lt Control ball gt to select the third figure of the code number e Press the lt Measurement key gt to enter the third figure e Select the entry line OK by turning the lt Control ball gt e Press the lt Measurement key gt several times to return the program to the main menu Transrort Protection Unlock with number 259 gt sk Transport Protection iB Unlock with number 259 gt Ki DOT BAR Transrort Protection Unlock with number 259 OK Ko B 1 2 3 4 E 6 li 2 a Function selection Settinss Device settings ransrort Protection Return A Lock Protection Al To delete incorrectly entered code numbers press the lt Measurement key gt for approx 3 seconds To delete a figure select the entry line and press the lt Measurement key gt Device settings 6 12 Language 6 12 1 6 12 2 I The Language function includes e Deutsch e English e Francais e Italiano e Espa ol e Nederlands e Svenska e Suomi e Japanese Language selection Procedure e Select the menu line Language b
16. A a a a E Device settings 6 5 6 5 1 Available functions The user of a D190 remission densitometer can activate or densitometric functions Only activated functions wil be displayed in the main menu Also the menus for the settings of these functions are not shown If the user doesn t need all features of his instrument he can make it very simple because the instrument shows only the functions he really uses Procedure e Select the menu line Available functions by turning the lt Control ball gt e Activate the selected function by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e The available basic settings are indicated on the display Function selection Function selection Settings Return Available functions Turn disrlay E 1 E functions v User defined Cs Hew Functions Procedure e Select the menu line All functions by turning the lt Control ball gt e Activate the selected function by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e Select the menu line Return by turning the lt Control ball gt and press the lt Measurement key gt several times to return to the main menu e All functions are shown on the display Function selection Function selection ettinss 5 E 4 Device settinss All densities 7 a Density difference Available functions All density diff A Dot sain 3 E All functions Printcharacteristic User defined Hew Functions Hew Functions Trarrfins Hue error Grevness
17. Available functions User defined Trarrirs Dot aain a a bensits difference Y Printcharacteristic 4 Device settings 6 5 3 New functions If you are an owner of a D19C you can bye additional functions for your instrument You can bye and enter all functions described in this manual into your D19C This is possible at least 10 years after delivery of the instrument If you buy a new function you get a code number which has to be entered into the D19C After entering the code the function is available in your densitometer Procedure e Select the menu Settings gt Device settings Available functions e Select the menu line New functions by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the selection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e Select the menu line with the square by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the selection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e Select the numbers of the code by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm each selection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e After entering the whole code select the menu line OK by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the selection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e f the code was OK the message Function released is shown on the display e f the code was wrong the message Password wrong is shown on the display e Select the menu line Return by turning the lt Control ball gt and press the lt Measurement key gt se
18. Enter the desired baud rate by turning the lt Control ball gt and terminate the entry by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e Select the menu line Return by turning the lt Control ball gt and press the lt Measurement key gt several times to return to the main menu Data interface Data interface Data interface Return Baud rate PEE FEE Baud rate Handshake i Handshake Function selection Function selection ettinss Data interface Baud rate 3668 Handshake non off Settings 5 8 5 8 1 5 8 2 Handshake setting Procedure e Select the menu line Handshake by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the selection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e Select the desired operating mode Xon Xoff Hardware or No by turning the lt Control ball gt e Activate the selected function by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e Select the menu line Return by turning the lt Control ball gt and press the lt Measurement key gt several times to return to the main menu Function selection Function selection Function selection RonHxott y Har dwar e Pa Function selection Function selection Return Esud rate Baud rate 1268 fet Handshake on off 5 8 2 Settings Device settings 6 1 6 2 6 3 6 4 6 5 6 6 6 7 6 8 6 9 6 10 6 11 6 12 Overview 6 1 1 Function selection Turn display LCD contrast Decimal places Available functions 6 5 1 All functi
19. Otherwise please contact your GretagMacbeth service center For detailed description of the setting protection refer to 6 6 Function elements 2 6 2 6 1 Electronic safeguard The D190 remission densitometer is equipped with an electronic safeguard lt prevents the measuring module from being extended if vibrations occur during transport MES The electronic safeguard can be switched on and off under Settings gt Device settings gt Transport protection Switching on the electronic safeguard Procedure e Select the menu line Settings by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the selection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e Select the menu line Device settings by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the selection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e Select the menu line Transport protection by turning the lt Control ball gt Function selection All densities Density difference Dot sain Printchar acteristic Dot area Contrast Function selection Function selection Settings LCD contrast Decimal Places Available functions Measurement Parameters Calibration Printer Trarfins Setting protection Pee ee ee ee Eee e Switch on the electronic safeguard by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e The display shows a code number for the release of the electronic safeguard Transport Protection Unlock with number 259 gt Function elements 2 6 2 Switching
20. Plate ground measured is shown for about 1 second Function selection Printins plate Return 2 Printins plate Return 2 Density All densities Density difference All density diff Dot sain Printcharacteristic Solid D Solid D Halftone A Hal Plate sround messured Yule Hielsen a Yule Hielsen a Dot area Printing Plate Contrast Trarrfins Hue error Grevness ea OR eee Measure Plate around Measure Plate around e Position the measuring aperture on the solid tone patch and initiate a measurement by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e The density value of the solid tone patch is shown on the display e Position the measuring aperture on the halftone patch and initiate a measurement by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e The dot area of the halftone patch is shown on the display Frintins Plate Return A Printins Plate Return 4 Printins Plate Return Solid D 9 55 Solid D 9 55 Halfte A A A 45 Yule Hielsen a Yule Hielsen a Yule Hielsen a Measure Plate around Measure Plate around Measure Plate around Densitometric functions 4 9 e Select the menu line Return by turning the lt Control ball gt and press the lt Measurement key gt to return to the main menu Yule Hielsen a Measure Plate around Densitometric functions 4 10 Contrast Select paper white or absolute white base under Settings gt Measurement parameters gt
21. e Automatic function selection 1 e Automatic function selection 1 e Automatic function selection 2 e Automatic function selection 2 e Print header refer to 3 4 e Print header refer to 3 4 e Settings e Settings 3 2 Switching functions on off The densitometer D190 includes different number of functions Features not available in your instrument will not be shown in the main menu The functions can be switched on off under Settings gt Device settings gt Available functions refer to 6 5 Switched off functions will not be shown in the main menu Function selection 3 1 3 2 3 3 Function selection e Select the desired menu line by turning the lt Control ball gt e Activate the selected function by pressing the lt Measurement key gt Function selection Function selection Function selection bot sain bot sain Printcharacteristic Printcharacteristic Dot ares Dot ares Frintins Plate Frintins Plate Contrast Contrast Trarrins Trarrins Hue error Hue error Gr eyness Gr eyness Auto function 1 Auto function 1 Auto function 2 Auto function 2 int header Print header tti Settings E Y All densities Density difference All density diff bot sain Printchar acteristic bot ares Printing Plate Contrast Trarrins Hue error Gr eyness dora a a e e ERRORS a Bann The menu line Print header will be displayed if the D190 printer protocol is switched on and if the function print header is act
22. e Chapter 5 8 Handshake setting e Chapter 5 7 Select printer type e Chapter 5 7 Select D190 printer protocol e Chapter 5 7 Select date and time printing 4 1 3 1 4 1 4 Densitometric functions 4 2 Densitometric functions Select paper white or absolute white base under Settings gt Measurement parameters gt White base Select automatic or manual color selection under Settings gt Color or in the selected densitometric function under the menu line Color Procedure e Select the menu line Density by turning the lt Control ball gt e Activate the selected function by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e Select the menu line Measure paper white by turning the lt Control ball gt e Position the measuring aperture on the paper white and initiate a measurement by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e The display White measurement done is shown for about 1 second Function selection Density Return 7 Density Return 7 sity 11 densities Density difference Dot sain Printchar acteristic Sample D 5a White measurement done Color Automatic a Color Automatic a Heasure E white Messure Farer white Er a a a u u a u a a a Buto function 1 Auto function 2 e Position the measuring aperture on the color sample and initiate a measurement by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e The measured density value is shown on the display e Select the menu li
23. off the electronic safeguard After turning the lt Control ball gt or after actuating the lt Measurement key gt with the electronic safeguard switched on a code number for the release of the electronic safeguard will be displayed Procedure e Press the lt Measurement key gt for approx 3 seconds to delete any entries that may accidentally have occurred through vibrations during transport e Briefly press the lt Measurement key gt e A field for the entry of the code number appears on the display e Use the lt Control ball gt to select the first figure of the code number e Press the lt Measurement key gt to enter the first figure e Use the lt Control ball gt to select the second figure of the code number e Press the lt Measurement key gt to enter the second figure Transrort Protection Unlock with number 259 e Use the lt Control ball gt to select the third figure of the code number Transrort Protection Unlock with number 259 OK ic B 1 E 3 4 5 6 T 2 a e Press the lt Measurement key gt to enter the third figure e Select the entry line OK by turning the lt Control ball gt e Press the lt Measurement key gt repeatedly to return the program to the main menu Transrort Protection Unlock with number 259 gt Wisk Transrort Protection iB Unlock with number 259 gt Ki DOT BAR Transrort Protection U
24. or a specific personal introduction in the operation of the remission densitometer Safety For safe operation the reading and understanding of the operating manual and the compliance with the instructions is essential Reference signs Important remarks in the operating manual are emphasized by the following three reference signs NOTE sign Important operating references Information which in case of non observance may lead to losses or troubles General 1 4 2 1 5 General Safety information Tor The D190 remission densitometer is not intrinsically safe lt must therefore not be operated in a hazardous environment j The D190 remission densitometer must only be operated and maintained by trained persons N who are familiar with the instrument The D190 remission densitometer must only be operated under the specified operating conditions Use only original GretagMacbeth accessories and spare parts Non compliance with the safety information and instructions may lead to incorrect measuring results and the loss of data as well as personal and material damage Protect the GretagMacbeth calibration card from heat and direct sunlight chemicals mechanical influences etc A defective calibration card may lead to an incorrect calibration and therefore to incorrect measuring results Always use the original shock absorbing packaging to transport the instrument In addition protect the instrument from strong electromagnetic fields
25. selection Protocol on off Input of user specifications Printing date and time Header setting e Data interface Baud rate setting Handshake selection e Device settings refer to 6 Function selection Es In the D19C you can protect the settings by means of a password optional feature which is not included in all instruments Sror If the settings are protected you will be able to enter the menu settings only by using a password Please don t lose this password Otherwise please contact your GretagMacbeth representative To switch on the setting protection refer to settings gt device settings gt setting protection 5 1 1 1 Function selection if the settings are not protected Procedure e Select the menu line Settings by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the selection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e Select the desired menu line by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the selection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt Function selection Function selection Printcharacteristic Dot area Contrast Trarfins Hue error Gresness Auto function 1 Auto function 2 E 1 References Measurement Parameters Calibration Printer Data interface Device settings e PREIS aaa a a a 5 1 1 1 Settings 5 1 1 2 Function selection if the settings are protected Procedure e Select the menu line Settings by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the sel
26. the lt Measurement key gt e An entry field for three halftone percentages is shown on the display e Select the menu line 1 Screen percent and confirm the selection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e The entry field for the 1st halftone reference value is shown on the display e Enter the 1st halftone reference value by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the entry by pressing the lt Measurement key gt Function selection Function selection ettings ettings easurement parameters Measurement parameters Return ot aain ot aain White base E Accert data Dot aain Printeharacter seien sen Percent 5 1 Screen percent MEA bot area z een Percent A 2 5creen Fercent lapa 3 Screen Percent off 3 Screen Percent off Reject data Reject data tr a e Select the menu line 2 Screen percent and confirm the selection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e The entry field for the 2nd halftone reference value is shown on the display e Enter the 2nd halftone reference value by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the entry by pressing the lt Measurement key gt Function selection Settinss Settinss Measurement Farameters Measurement Farameters Dot sain Dot sain Accert data Accert data l Screen Percent 20 1 5creen Percent So El reen Percent ETA 2 Screen Percent 3 reen Percent off 3 Screen rercent off Reject data Reject data tt a 5 5 3 5 5 3 1 e Select the menu line 3 Screen percent and confi
27. turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the selection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e Select on or off by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the selection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt Function selection Function selection Function selection Printer PC Printer PC Printer PC Print protocol i Print Protocol Print Protocol Date and time Sort Date and time Header Header 5 7 2 5 7 3 Settings 5 7 4 Header printout If the D190 protocol is selected and the function Print header is activated the function Print header is shown in the main menu By pressing the lt Measurement key gt a header which is helpful for a perfect documentation of your measuring results will be printed The header can be individually defined and can show information about your customer your job your company the operator date and time and the reference values The following header is an example of a header configuration y GretagMacbeth Job Type D19C Customer Density std 47B P Serial number 10123 Article Firm Measured by Date Time Signature Reference Value S 1 8 C17 M 1 6 Y 1 4 Rot 2 3 Tolerance 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 2 5 7 4 1 Header settings Procedure e Select the menu line Settings by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the selection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e Select the menu line Printer by turning the lt Contr
28. 1 2 2 3 GretagMacbeth Density Calibration Reference Expiration date Handling Calibration of GretagMacbeth Reflection Densitometers Calibration using paper white as white base Calibration using absolute white as white base Zeroing the GretagMacbeth Reflection Densitometer Appendix A 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 5 1 1 5 2 Formulas and terms Remission R R 1 0 O lt R lt 1 Do Luminous flux before sample p1 Luminous flux after sample R 10 D D Density Density D D logjg 1 R D logy 0 R Density difference AD AD DMeas DRef AD Density difference DMeas Density measurement value DRef Density reference value Dot gain G G A Print A Film A Print Dot area of print A Film Dot area of film Dot area A Dot area according to Murray Davies 1 10 DR DR Density of halftone patch A pos _ x 100 Dy Density of solid tone patch 1 10 Dv Dot area according to Yule Nielsen 1 10 Dp In DR Density of halftone patch A pos x 100 Dy Density of solid tone patch 1 10 Pv n n Yule Nielsen coefficients Appendices A1 1 5 2 1 6 Printing plate A Dot area according to Yule Nielsen 1 10 BR n A pos x 100 1 10 Dy n 1 7 Relative print contrast C Dy Dr C x 100 Dy 1 8 Trapping T D3 7 D T x 100 Dy 1 9 Greyness G D min G __ x 100 D max 1 10 Hue error H D mean D mi
29. 36 narrow band Interference filter set CIE V A filter ANSI PH 2 18 Visual filter other filters on request 0 00 D 2 50 D 0 00 D 2 20 D yellow interference filter 0 01 D 1 for dot area 0 01 D 1 for dot area 0 02 D 2 for dot area 3 6 mm 1 6 mm for tube repro For density measurement Automatic 2x linear tube P None Rechargeable battery Ni MH rated 7 2 V 1000 mAh Rechargeable battery Ni Cd rated 7 2 V 600 mAh Approx 3 hours automatic switching off Automatic monitoring and display Lithium battery Approx 6000 Battery Ni MH Approx 4000 Battery Ni Cd Approx 0 8 seconds Data interface Weight Dimensions Accessories RS232C remote operation of remission densitometer with computer Approx 890 g 8 3 x 8 0 x 24 5 cm Calibration card Charger Operating Manual Technical data 11 Appendices APPENDIX A aOR WN 200330 Formulas and terms Remission R Density D Density difference AD Dot gain G Dot area A 1 5 1 Dot area according to Murray Davies 1 5 2 Dot area according to Yule Nielsen Printing plate A Relative print contrast C Trapping T Greyness G O Hue error H APPENDIX B 1 Tl Serial interface Specifications 1 2 Parameters 1 3 Pin assignment of Mini DIN socket 1 4 Typical connections to a peripheral unit APPENDIX C GretagMacbeth Reflection Densitometer Calibration to support ISO 9000 1 Tl 1 2 2 2
30. 4 1 Entry of scale graduation 5 5 4 2 Numerical or graphic representation of print characteristic 5 6 5 7 5 3 5 5 5 Measurement parameters for dot area 5 5 5 1 Setting for dot area calculation according to Murray Davies 5 5 5 2 Setting for dot area calculation according to Yule Nielsen 5 5 6 Measurement parameters for printing plate 5 5 6 1 Setting of the Yule Nielsen coefficient for measuring printing plates Calibration 5 6 1 GretagMacbeth calibration cards 5 6 2 Calibration with paper white base 5 6 2 1 Reject data 5 6 3 Check calibration with paper white base 5 6 4 Calibration with absolute white base 5 6 4 1 Reject data 5 6 5 Check calibration with absolute white base Printer 5 7 1 Printer or PC 5 7 2 Printer protocol 5 7 3 Printing date and time 5 7 4 Header printout 5 7 4 1 Header settings 5 7 4 1 1 Printing date and time 5 7 4 1 2 Printing reference values 5 7 4 1 3 User specifications Data interface 5 8 1 5 8 2 Baud rate setting Handshake setting 5 1 5 1 1 Settings Overview The following functions can be selected e Color Manual color selection and automatic color recognition e Jobs Definition and selection of jobs e References Measurement or entering of reference and tolerance values e Measurement parameters White base Dot gain Print characteristic Dot area Printing plate e Calibration Paper white calibration Absolute white calibration Check calibration e Printer Printer
31. 4 5 1 Procedure if reference values have to be entered first 4 5 2 Procedure with preset reference values Dot gain Print characteristic 4 7 1 Print out of the print characteristic Dot area Printing plate Contrast Trapping Hue error Greyness Auto function 1 Auto function 2 4 15 1 Print out of the measuring results 4 1 General 4 1 1 Switching functions on off The functions can be switched on off under Settings gt Device settings gt Available functions refer to 6 5 Switched off functions will not be shown in the main menu Functions not available in your instrument will also not be shown in the main menu 4 1 2 Select paper white or absolute white base In most of the countries measurements against paper white base are in use In USA for photofinishing applications and for other applications where no paper white exists measurements against absolute white base are in use Select paper white or absolute white base under Settings gt Measurement parameters gt White base refer to 5 5 2 4 1 3 Automatic or manual color selection Generally the measurements will be done with automatic color selection Special colors can be measured with manual filter selection or with the Density all function but the use of a GretagMacbeth spectrophotometer is recommended in this case Select automatic or manual color selection under Settings Color or in the selected densitometric function under the menu line Color refer to 5 2
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33. 85 bc 1 45 Dm 1 46 b4 1 48 14 141 14 d tolerance values by pressing the lt Measurement key gt Select the menu line Measure paper white by turning the lt Control ball gt Position the measuring aperture on the paper white and initiate a measurement by pressing the The display White measurement done is shown for about 1 second Density difference Return A Reference Auto Reference input Density difference Return A Samele AL i a White measurement done u u Reference Auto Reference inrut Measure Farer white Densitometric functions e Position the measuring aperture on the color sample and initiate a measurement by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e The measured density difference AD appears on the display If the preset tolerance value for the density difference is exceeded the note Out of tolerance will additionally be shown e Select the menu line Return by turning the lt Control ball gt and actuate the lt Measurement key gt to return to main menu Density difference Return A aD 8 88 Reference Autod Black a Reference input a Messure Farer white Densitometric functions Density difference Return 4 Out of tolerance AD 8 15 Reference Autod Black a Reference input Ci Messure Farer white Density difference ERIE sale AD 8 88 Reference Rutol Yellow a Reference inrut Messure Fare
34. A Bi CCl Mead VES D 1 60 1 40 1 30 1 18 Beat ES Gm ga 3 Measure Farer white e Select the menu line Re return to the main menu Auto function 2 Beda Clas Meza WED 1 68 1 48 1 38 1 18 ox TE ox 18 11 11x Meek 95 295 Sample TE 35 Messure Parer white Auto function 2 Return A Auto function 2 Return A Bi CCl Mid VES Bis Clo Mees Vesa 1 66 1 46 1 39 1 18 oh iix D 1 66 1 46 1 39 1 18 Geax oh 549 iix TH sex Measure Farer white Gm gay 11 Measure Farer white turn by turning the lt Control ball gt and press the lt Measurement key gt to The measuremen were made of the patch a 40 halft s in this example were made with reference to paper white Measurements solid tone patches according to the printing sequence a 80 halftone one patch and an overprint patch Densitometric functions 4 15 1 Print out of the measuring results i e Configure and connect your printer to the D190 remission densitometer e Configure data interface under Settings gt Data interface e Select the D190 printer protocol under Settings gt Printer gt Printer protocol e Return to the main menu Procedure e Select the Print symbol by turning the lt Control ball gt e Activate the printout of Auto furction 2 Return A El fe cet m von D 1 60 1 40 1 30 1 18 Beat Db 1 668 Measure Farer white
35. HS_OUT 6 DSR gt DATA SET READY 3 RD gt READ DATA lt 5 DATA_OUT 2 TD gt TRANSMIT DATA gt 3 DATA_IN 4 RTS gt REQUEST TO SEND gt 6 HS_IN 7 GND gt GROUND 4 GND 1 FG gt FRAME GROUND Appendices Appendix C GretagMacbeth Reflection Densitometer Calibration to support ISO 9000 1 1 1 2 2 1 2 2 GretagMacbeth Density Calibration Reference Expiration date The expiration date of the density calibration reference is printed on the card The Density Calibration Reference has to be replaced after the expiration date Handling Always keep your density calibration reference in its protective cover in a dry place Do not soil or scratch calibration elements Clean the density calibration reference only with a soft cloth Calibration of GretagMacbeth Reflection Densitometers GretagMacbeth reflection densitometers of the D190 series D19C D196 D118C and of the D180 series D181 D182 D183 D194 D15 D186 with monitor functions can be calibrated for absolute white base or paper white base Calibration using paper white as white base This is the preferred mode in the graphics industry Only those calibration values on the density calibration reference with Paper designation may be used All measurements are based on paper white The calibration should be checked once a month The densitometer must be recalibrated if necessary Calibration using absolute white as white base Measurements aga
36. Measure Paper Measure color Pp pd aaou 8 a 4 a a ressing the lt Measurement key gt Density difference Return 4 Reference input JAccert data Measure Paper Measure color BREE paa daa 8 a t a a e Select the entry line to be corrected by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the selection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt pressing the lt Measurement key gt the lt Measurement key gt Density difference Return 4 Accert data Measure Farer white Measure color e Select the menu line Accept data by turning the lt Control ball gt Accept the reference an lt Measurement key gt Density difference Return 4 Reference input Measure color Db 1 68 Dc 1 48 Dm 1 38 b4 1 18 Reject data I 1 1 1 Ganz BREE eo The entry field for the density reference value appears on the display Correct the density reference value by turning the lt Control ball gt and terminate the entry by The entry field for the density tolerance value appears on the display Correct the density tolerance value by turning the lt Control ba l gt and terminate the entry by pressing Return 7 Accert data Measure Farer white Measure color Db 1 85 Ec BES Dm 1 46 b4 1 48 Reject data Density difference H4 HH oom Pee eeu Density difference Return 4 Accert data Measure Farer white Measure color Db 1
37. Reference input Settings 5 4 3 1 5 4 3 2 5 4 4 Job selection Procedure if jobs have been defined e Select the menu line References by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the selection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e The display shows Reference in reverse video e Activate the function by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e The display shows Automatic in reverse video Function selection Settins References Reference Job Jobi Function selection Function selection Measurement Parameters Calibration Frinter Data interface Device settings Automatic Black Cb 1 85 Cyan De 1 45 Magenta Dm 1 40 Yellow b4 1 48 e Select the menu line Job Job M by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the selection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e The display shows a table with the names of the jobs The current job is shown in reverse video e Select the desired job by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the selection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt Settinss References Reference Function selection Function selection e The display shows Automatic in reverse video e Press the lt Measurement key gt if you wish to automatically assign the measured values to the reference values e The display shows Return e Press the lt Measurement key gt several times to return to the main menu D 1 20
38. White base Select automatic or manual filter selection under Settings Color or in the selected densitometric function under the menu line Color Procedure e Select the menu line Contrast by turning the lt Control ball gt e Activate the selected function by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e Select the menu line Measure paper white by turning the lt Control ball gt e Position the measuring aperture on the paper white and initiate a measurement by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e The display White measurement done is shown for about 1 second Function selection Contrast Return A Contrast Return A All densities a cerei difference ot aain u A E Printcharacteristic Solid D Solid D u El Halftone C a Ha White measurement done a u i u Auto function 1 Color Automatic a Color Automatic u Huto function 2 ta E z Settings a Measure Parer white Measure Parer white e Position the measuring aperture on the solid tone patch and initiate a measurement by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e The density value of the solid tone patch is shown on the display e Position the measuring aperture on the halftone patch and initiate a measurement by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e The relative print contrast is shown on the display e Select the menu line Return by turning the lt Control ball gt and press the lt Measurement key gt to return to the main menu Cont
39. ade in the menu line Color of the densitometric functions 5 2 1 Manual color selection Procedure e Select the menu line Color by turning the lt Control ball gt e Activate the selected function by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e Select the desired color Black Cyan Magenta or Yellow by turning the lt Control ball gt e Activate the selected color by pressing the lt Measurement key gt The menu line Return is shown in reverse video on the display Press the lt Measurement key gt to return to the next higher menu level Function selection Function selection Function selection Automatic Y References Measurement Parameters Calibration Frinter Data interface Device settings adas Function selection Jobs References Measurement Parameters Calibration Frinter Data interface Device settings aaa a a a 5 2 5 2 1 Settings 5 2 2 Automatic color recognition Procedure e Select the menu line Color by turning the lt Control ball gt e Activate the selected function by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e Select the menu line Automatic by turning the lt Control ball gt e Activate the automatic color recognition by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e The menu line Return is shown in reverse video on the display e Press the lt Measurement key gt to return to the next higher menu level Settinss Jobs References Measurement Parameters Calibration Printer
40. alues in the header Procedure e Select the menu Settings gt Printer gt Header e Select the menu line Print reference by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the selection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e Select on or off by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the selection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt Function selection Settings Settings Printer Printer leader Return Function selection Settings Printer leader Date and time OF Date and time OF Print reference Print reference User srecifications User specifications Print reference off User srecifications 5 7 4 1 1 5 7 4 1 2 Settings 5 7 4 1 3 User specifications Settings Procedure e Select the menu Settings gt Printer gt Header e Select the menu line User specification by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the selection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e Press the lt Measurement key gt to get into the selection field for the User name User specifications Return A User specifications Return A e Select the desired user User User8 by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the selection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e Select e g the menu line User3 by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the selection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e Select the menu line User3 by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the selection by
41. bi Ref 1 2 GRETAG 41 Refi 1 3 Jobs 4 Job4 Function selection Define job s Settings 5 3 2 Settings Job selection Procedure if jobs have already been defined e Select the menu line Select job by turning the lt Control ball gt e Activate the selected function by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e The display shows a table with the names of previously defined jobs e Select the desired job by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the entry by pressing the lt Measurement key gt Jobs Jobi Pi GRETAG 41 e The display shows Return in reverse video e Press the lt Measurement key gt several times to return to the main menu Settinss Jobs Return E Select Job Define job 5 4 5 4 1 References For density difference measurements it is necessary to measure or enter reference values Tolerance values can be overwritten Four jobs with four to eight references each can be defined The names of the jobs can be freely selected The names of the references one to four are preset The names of the references five to eight can be freely selected Preset default reference and tolerance values may be set Are the references entered manually it depend in which function the references are used e For normal density difference function Density difference you have to enter the values in the menu Reference input e For density differences in all absorbtions function Al
42. by pressing the lt Measurement key gt Selecting the menu line reject date doesn t change the adjustment of the internal clock Function selection Settinss Device settings Date and time Function selection Clock adjustment E 25 09 1994 1 13 16 European Clock adjustment Device settings 6 9 6 9 1 Service The software of the D190 remission densitometer has different capabilities for servicing the instrument test features and initialization In normal application this features are not used by the operator Procedure e Select the menu line Service by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the selection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e The menu lines Return Measure system and Initialize device are shown on the display Function selection Function selection Settings Device settinas Device settings Service Return Turn diselas LCD contrast 8 Decimal Places 2 Available functions Setting Protection Battery Measure system a Initialise device cu e RA lid The D190 remission densitometer features test functions for the measuring lamp and the measuring system as well as a counter for the number of measurements Test functions for the measuring system and the measurement counter are used for maintenance purposes only The function Measuring system includes e Switching the measuring lamp on off to check the lamp and to adjust the measuring aperture e Determining of
43. channel sensitivities e Determining of dark pulse numbers e Indicating the number of measurements performed Procedure e Select the menu line Measure system by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the selection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e The menu lines Return Lamp and Sample as well as a display field for the channel sensitivities dark pulses and the number of performed measurements are shown on the display Function selection Function selection Dark Pulse Meas counter Device settings 6 9 6 9 1 6 9 1 1 Switching the lamp on off Procedure e Select the menu line Lamp by turning the lt Control ball gt e Press the lt Measurement key gt the display shows lt off gt e Switch the lamp on or off by turning the lt Control ball gt e Press the lt Measurement key gt the display shows Lamp lt off gt in reverse video e Select the menu line Return by turning the lt Control ball gt and press the lt Measurement key gt several times to return to the main menu Function selection Function selection Settinss Device settings QMeasure system peg A gt Function selection Lame SamPle le u Dark Pulse Meas counter Meas counter Dark Pulse Meas counter Meas counter 6 9 1 2 Channel sensitivities and dark pulse number Procedure e Select the menu line Sample by turning the lt Control ball gt e Position the measuring aperture on the white field of t
44. ctivate the selected function by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e Select the menu line Reference input by turning the lt Control ball gt e Activate the reference entry by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e Select the menu line Measure paper white by turning the lt Control ball gt e Position the measuring aperture on the paper white and initiate a measurement by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e The display White measurement done is shown for about 1 second e Select the menu line Measure color by turning the lt Control ball gt Reference Autol a H Dc 1 45 E H Dm 1 48 Du 1 40 Reject data Gresness Auto function 1 Autos function 2 Reference input Function selection Density difference Return 7 Density difference Return A bensits a ta Frintcharacteristic Sanpla AD Cont Past gt Messure color Trarrfins a Db 1 85 Hue error u u u 0 15 10 10 10 15 10 16 Measure Parer white a Density difference Return A Density difference Return 7 Reference input Reference input JAccert data A JAccert data Measure Paper white White measurement done Db 1 85 6 15 I I I 1 Ga me amm Reject data Reject data a Densitometric functions 4 4 4 4 1 e Position the measuring aperture on the color samples Black Cyan Magenta and Yellow and initiate the measurements by p Density difference Return 4 Reference input JAccert data
45. d press the lt Measurement key gt several times to return to the main menu User specifications Ret User specifications Ret A User specifications ET E I E I a User name a JOKER eS Firm name 1 GRETAG AG 2 COLOR CONTROL SS 31 ALTHARDSTR 7a 4 CH 8165 REGEHSDORF 5 SCHWEIZ 1 GRETAG AG 2 COLOR CONTROL SVS 31 ALTHARDSTR 7a u En REGENSDORE tunen Be N e 5 1 2 3 4 5 7 4 1 3 Settings 5 8 Data interface i The D190 remission densitometer features a serial RS232 interface with adjustable baud rate The following settings are available No handshake Software handshake Xon Xoff or Hardware handshake The Data interface function includes e Baud rate setting 110 150 300 600 1200 2400 4800 9600 or 19200 e Handshake setting Xon Xoff Hardware or No Procedure e Select the menu line Data interface by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the selection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e The menu for the configuration of the interface is shown on the display Function selection Calibration Printer Dats interface Device settings Re ee a 5 8 1 Baud rate setting Procedure e Select the menu line Baud rate by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the selection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e The entry field for the baud rate selection is shown in reverse video on the display e
46. dard Polarizers Yes No Software version Electronic safeguard English Deutsch Espa ol Francais Italiano Nederlands Svenska Suomi Japanese 6 1 1 Function selection e Select the menu line Settings by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the selection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt setting protection refer to 5 e Select the menu line Device settings by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the selection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt Function selection Function selection References Measurement Parameters Calibration Printer pata EEE to function 2 ttinss e PRES e Select the desired menu line by turning the lt Control ball gt e Activate the selected function by pressing the lt Measurement key gt Function selection Function selection ettinss ettinss Device settings Device settins Decimal Places 2 Available functions Setting protection Battery Date and time Service Tyre data Transport protection ENEE Turn disrlas LCD contrast 8 Decimal Places 2 Available functions Setting protection Battery daa ee N e REA 6 1 1 Device settings 6 2 6 3 Turn display The display of the D190 remission densitometer can be reversed 180 In this way the unit can be operated with either the left or the right hand Procedure e Select the menu line Turn display by turning the lt Control ball gt
47. ded plug e Insert new battery in compartment and close cover 8 2 Adjustment of the measuring aperture Procedure e Unscrew mounting screws of measuring aperture until aperture can be moved gt e Manually set adjustment knob to position A e Withdraw measuring module manually until adjustment knob is in position B matched arrows e Insert white paper between measuring module and measuring aperture e Switch on measuring lamp Settings gt Device settings gt Measure system gt Lamp lt on gt e Center measuring aperture on light spot e Retighten mounting screws Maintenance 8 1 8 2 8 3 Replacement of measuring lamp and tube Procedure e Undo mounting screws and remove measuring aperture e Manually set adjustment knob to position A e Withdraw measuring module manually until adjustment knob is in position B matched arrows e Undo screws and remove tube e Replace lamp module snap connection e Insert tube and screw tight e Install and then adjust measuring aperture see chapter 8 2 8 3 Maintenance Options 9 1 9 2 9 3 9 4 9 5 9 6 9 7 9 8 9 9 9 10 9 11 9 12 Overview Measuring functions Printers Cases Filter sets Optical tubes Measuring lamps Calibration cards Measuring apertures Rechargeable batteries Chargers Data cables and converters 9 12 1 Connection to printer or PC 9 12 2 Connection to Mac 91 9 2 Options Overview
48. densitometers D190 a small case for the densitometer and a large case for the densitometer and the printer Part number GretagMacbeth designation Density standard 36 51 38 Case small D190 Case for densitometer D190 36 51 39 Case large D190 Case for densitometer D190 and thermal printer Options 9 5 9 6 Options Filter sets Filter sets can be replaced by your nearest GretagMacbeth representative or GretagMacbeth Service agent Part number GretagMacbeth designation Density standard 34 16 61 Filter set 47B DIN 16536 34 16 62 Filter set ANSI STATUS T ANSI Status T 34 16 63 Filter set NB narrow band DIN 16536 narrow band Optical tubes i gt The replacement of tubes is described in chapter 8 Maintenance Part number GretagMacbeth designation Remarks 34 15 04 Tube P Tube with polarization filters measuring spot 3mm 1 8 in 34 15 05 Tube U Tube without polarization filter measuring spot 3mm 1 8 in 34 13 68 Tube R Tube without polarization filter measuring spot 1mm 5 128 in Measuring lamps Part number GretagMacbeth designation Remarks 34 17 64 Standard lamp Measuring spot 3 mm 1 8 in 34 17 65 Repro lamp Measuring spot 1 mm 1 8 in 34 17 66 Coarse Screen lamp Measuring spot 3 mm 5 128 in 9 8 9 9 Calibration cards Part number GretagMacbeth
49. deo on the display e Press the lt Measurement key gt several times to return to the main menu Settinss Select job Define job Set default values Reject data Settings 5 3 1 5 3 1 1 5 3 1 2 Setting of default values Procedure e Select the menu line Set default values by turning the lt Control ball gt and press the lt Measurement key gt Settinss Accert data 1 Jobi Ref 2 GRETAG 01 Ref 3 Jab 4 Job4 Set Reject data Function selection Set default values Reject data 5 3 1 3 Reject data Procedure The display shows No in reverse video Press the lt Measurement key gt if you wish to terminate the procedure Select Yes by turning the lt Control ball gt Press the lt Measurement key gt if you wish to set default values The display shows Accept data in reverse video Press the lt Measurement key gt to set all jobs to the default va Settings ues Settinss Set default u Reject data e Select the menu line Reject data by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm this action by pressing the lt Measurement key gt The new data will not be stored stored data are retained e The menu line Return is shown in reverse video on the display e Press the lt Measurement key gt several times to return to the main menu Accert data 3 Job 4 Job4 Set default values Reject data 5 3 1 2 5 3 1 3 Function selection Accert data 1 Jo
50. designation Remarks 34 19 12 Calibration card 47B P Measurement with polarization filter 34 19 13 ANSI Status T P Measurement with polarization filter 34 19 14 NB P Measurement with polarization filter 34 19 15 Calibration card 47B U Measurement without polarization filter 34 19 16 ANSI Status T U Measurement without polarization filter 34 19 17 NB U Measurement without polarization filter Measuring apertures Part number GretagMacbeth designation Remarks 34 13 35 Measuring aperture Y 3 6 mm 34 16 60 Measuring aperture Y 1 6 mm Options 9 10 Rechargeable batteries 9 11 Options Numero articulo Denominaci n GretagMacbeth Comentarios 32 49 58 Acumulador Ni Cd acumulador Niquel Cadmio 36 21 32 Acumulador Ni MH acumulador hidruro N quel Met lico Chargers j The supply voltage indicated on the type plate must correspond with the local line voltage N Use only original GretagMacbeth spare parts Part number GretagMacbeth designation Remarks 36 57 66 Charger Worldwide 85 VAC to 270 VAC 36 27 52 Charger 220 V Universal 200 VAC to 260 VAC 36 27 53 Charger 110 V Universal 100 VAC to 130 VAC 36 50 85 Charger NDX 230 V 187 VAC to 264 VAC 36 50 86 Charger NDX 115 V 90 VAC to 127 VAC 9 10 9 11 9 12 Data cables and converters The densitometer D190 can be connected to differ
51. dshake setting O K gt refer to printer operating manual Data format O K gt refer to Appendix B serial interface Help 7 7 Messages Messages are shown on the display as follows Message 1 n Brief description Message numbers in brackets are not shown on the display Message Message on Error source Actions No display 3 Motor blocked Drive of measuring If no further measure module blocked or ments can be performed defective please contact your GretagMacbeth repre sentative 4 Lamp failure Measuring lamp defective Exchange measuring lamp 7 No printer connected The printer does not send Connect printer Check a reply to the query of the settings of printer and D190 D190 9 Measure locked The measurements were Enable measurements by disabled by remote remote control commands control commands 13 EPROM failure EEPROM defective Please contact your GretagMacbeth representative to exchange the EEPROM 22 Division by zero A division by zero was Check measurement detected during the sequence and measure calculation ment results Insert the measurement results in the corresponding formula given in appendix A Select the measurement values in a way that no division by zero occurs Help Message Message on Error source Remede No display 23 Not calibrated Missing calibration values Calibrate instrument 24 Temperature failure The instrumen
52. e lt Control ball gt and confirm the selection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt Accert data Job GRETAG 81 Measure Farer white Function p css reference Choose reference References Reference input 5 4 5 1 Accept data Procedure e Accept the reference values by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e The display shows Return in reverse video e Press the lt Measurement key gt several times to return to the main menu E GRETAG A1 Measure Parer white Measure color Black 5 4 5 2 Reject data Procedure Function selection ettinas al A Reference a Reference input e Select the menu line Reject data by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the action by pressing the lt Measurement key gt The new data will not be stored stored data are retained e The display shows the menu line Return in reverse video e Press the lt Measurement key gt several times to return to the main menu Function selection 5 4 5 1 5 4 5 2 Fi A Reference a Reference input Settings 5 5 Measurement parameters 5 5 1 Overview In the menu Measurement parameters the following settings can be made e Selection of paper white or absolute white as white base e Entry of one to three halftone reference values for dot gain measurements e Entry of the halftone wedge gradation and the presetting for numerical or graphic representation of the print characteri
53. e Farer Return 7 GATO MAMAR All densits diff Return 4 Reference input Accert data White measurement done Measure Color 5 Select the menu line Measure color by turning the lt Control Position the measuring aperture on the color sample and initia Activate the changes by pressing the lt Measurement key gt ball gt All density diff Return 4 Accert data Reference Color 3 Db 4 76 bc 4 83 Dm r4 P 4 52 Accert data Reference Grew Measure Paper white Measure Grey Grey e the measurements by pressing the The density values of the measured color are shown on the display Select the menu line where you want to change the name ore the value of the reference Activate the selection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt All density diff Return 4 Accert data Reference Grew Measure Paper white Measure Grey Grey Cb 4 73 Dc 4 88 Dm a 74 D 4 52 e Repeat all this steps until all values of the reference are corrected e Repeat all this steps until all colors are defined as references Densitometric functions e Select the menu line Accept data by turning the lt Control ball gt e Accept the reference and tolerance values by pressing the lt Measurement key gt All density diff Return 4 Reference input Gres Measure Paper white Measure Grey Grey Cb 4 73 Dc 4 88 Dm 8 74 Dos 8 52 e Select the menu line Measure paper whit
54. e by turning the lt Control ball gt e Position the measuring aperture on the paper white and initiate a measurement by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e The display White measurement done is shown for about 1 second All density diff Return 4 All density diff Return A Sample ab BE 7977 52 777 Samele ah BT 2 77 CF 2 07 J White measurement dane Ref erencelAutol a ReferencelAutol a Reference inrut a Reference inrut a Measure Farer white e Position the measuring aperture on the color sample and initiate a measurement by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e The measured density differences AD appear on the display If one or more preset tolerance values for the density difference are exceeded the note Out of tolerance will additionally be shown e Select the menu line Return by turning the lt Control ball gt and actuate the lt Measurement key gt to return to main menu All density diff Return 7 All density diff Return 7 All density diff b 4 01 c 4 b6 m 48 B2 u 4 B2 b 4 01 c 4 b6 Samele AD naa 3 0 02 Feference lAuto Gres a Reference input a Feference lAuto Gres a Reference inrut ReferencelAutol a Reference inrut a 3 Messure Parer white Messure Parer white Measure Parer white Densitometric functions 4 5 1 4 5 2 Procedure with preset reference values Select the desired job under All density diff gt Reference Input gt J
55. e white base under Settings gt Measurement parameters gt White base Procedure e Select the menu line Auto function 1 by turning the lt Control ball gt e Activate the selected function by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e Select the menu line Measure paper white by turning the lt Control ball gt e Position the measuring aperture on the paper white and initiate a measurement by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e The display White measurement done is shown for about 1 second All densities bensits difference Dot sain Printcharacteristic Dot area Contrast Trarfins Auto function Auto Function 2 Settings Cae Ce Measure Farer white _ selection Auto function 1 Return A e Position the measuring aperture on the standard colors in the given printing sequence and initiate a measurement of each color by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e The solid tone density values of the standard colors are shown on the display Auto function 1 Return A Measure Farer white Measure Farer white Autofurction 1 Return A es T D 1 10 Measure Farer white Measure Farer white Densitometric functions 4 14 e Position the measuring aperture on a solid tone patch a halftone patch or an overprint patch and initiate a measurement by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e The display indicates the printing sequence with the density values of the standard colors and the
56. e y Lolor Automatic a Measure Parer white Measure Parer white To improve the readability of the display the contrast can be adjusted under Settings gt Device settings gt LCD contrast 24 Menu line sym The menu line symbols ha bols ve the following meaning After pressing the lt Measurement key gt the program jumps to the next lower menu level A After pressing the lt Measurement key gt the program jumps to the next higher menu level After pressing the lt After pressing the lt After pressing the lt Measurement key gt the next activity will be initiated Measurement key gt the entered data are accepted and stored Measurement key gt the entered data are rejected By turning the lt Con trol ball gt the current value will be changed Y Indicates the curren absolute white base filter selection automatic or manual filter selection current white base paper white base or status such as for example activated densitometric functions current current order current reference current printer current handshake etc Function elements 2 5 Setting protection Inthe D19C you can activate a password protection of your settings optional feature which is not included in all instruments Tor If the settings are protected you will be able to select the menu settings only by using a password Pleas don t lose this password
57. ection Settinss References al Reference a Reference input B 30 19 Settings 5 4 2 2 5 4 3 Entry or correction of reference and tolerance values After entering reference or tolerance values the current values are indicated in the respective entry fields Procedure e Select the menu line References by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the selection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e The display shows Reference input in reverse video e Activate the function by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e The display shows Measure paper white in reverse video Function selection Settinss Device settings Function selection Settinss Measure Farer white Db 1 68 Dc 1 48 Dm 1 38 by 1 18 e Select the menu line of the desired color by turning the lt Control ball gt and press the lt Measurement key gt e The entry field for the entering or correction of the reference value appears in reverse video on the display e Enter the new reference value or correct the current value and terminate the entry by pressing the lt Measurement key gt Function selection Measure Farer white Measure color Du 1 16 Reject data Measure Farer white Measure color Db 1 68 c TREE Dm 1 36 b4 1 18 Reject data 1 11 pelado pa pagada Measure Farer white Measure color bb 1 60 b FREE 1 11 1 prelado pa eo a Reject data
58. ection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e Press the lt Measurement key gt again for entering the password Select the characters of the password by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the selections by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e After entering the password select the menu line OK by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the selection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e You are in the menu Settings now e Select the desired menu line by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the selection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt Function selection All densities Dot sain Density difference Printcharacteristic 2 Dot sain Printchar acteristic Trarfins Hue error Greaness Autoa tunction 1 Auto function 1 Auto function 2 Auto function 2 Auto function 2 Print header Print header FOAL OMMSowOD Settings Settings Calibration Frinter Data interface Device settings aaa a a a Wrong password e f the password is not correct the display Password wrong will be shown and you cannot enter into the menu Settings Funeti n selection ox Ok Function selection Dot sain a Printcharacteristic Py Conty Password wrong Trarf Message 47 Hue Gresness Autoa tunction 1 Auto function 1 Auto function 2 Auto function 2 Print header Print header Settings Settings Settings 5 1 1 2 5 2 Color The setting for automatic or manual color selection can also be m
59. ed with an activated safe guard for transportation refer to 6 11 2 Switching off the electronic safe guara Desired function cannot be found Non active functions cannot be selected in the main menu Activation or deactivation of measuring functions refer to 6 5 Available functions The densitometers D190 contain different numbers of functions Features which are not available in your instrument will not be shown in the main menu If you need an additional function please contact the GretagMacbeth service center Doubtful measuring results Check paper white base or absolute white base selection refer to 5 5 2 Measurement parameters for white base Check zeroing on paper white Check calibration on paper white respectively on absolute white Bad readability of the display The contrast of the display is not sufficient refer to 6 3 LCD contrast 1 6 Printer does not print or no communication with the computer e Check connections Check connections between D190 and printer or computer e Check power supplies Check power supplies of printer or computer e Check D190 settings Printer or computer protocol selected gt refer to 5 7 2 Printer protocol Printer type selection O K gt refer to 5 7 1 Printer or PC Baudrate setting O K gt refer to 5 8 2 Handshake setting O K gt refer to 5 8 2 e Check printer or computer settings Baudrate setting O K gt refer to printer operating manual Han
60. elect the menu line All density diff by turning the lt Control ball gt e Activate the selected function by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e Select the menu line Reference input by turning the lt Control ball gt e Activate the reference entry by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e Select the menu line Reference by turning the lt Control ball gt e Activate the reference selection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e Select the color by turning the lt Control ball gt e Activate the selected color by pressing the lt Measurement key gt Function selection All density diff Return 2 All density diff Return A Density All densities Density difference A density diff b c Accert data m Y Reference E Measure PlChoose reference Dot sain Frintcharacter istic Dot area Printing Plate Contrast Trarrfins Hue error Grevness ReferencelAutal a Reference input E et Messure Farer white Densitometric functions 4 5 4 5 1 e Select the menu line Measure paper white by turning the lt Control ball gt e Position the measuring aperture on the paper white and initiate a measurement by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e The display White measurement done is shown for about 1 second All densits diff Return 4 Accert data Reference Color 3 lt Measurement key gt Change the values All density diff Accert data Reference Color 3 Measur
61. elect the menu line Dot area by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the selection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e Select the menu line Murray Davies by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the function by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e Select the menu line Return with the lt Control ball gt e Press the lt Measurement key gt several times to return to the main menu Function selection Function selection Function selection Return White base Dot sain ay Bavies a Pia Printcharacteristic E Yule Hielson 5 5 5 2 Setting for dot area calculation according to Yule Nielsen Procedure e Select the menu line Dot area by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the selection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e Select the menu line Yule Nielsen by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the function by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e Select the menu line Y N coefficients with the lt Control ball gt and confirm the function by pressing the lt Measurement key gt Function selection Function selection Function selection Return White base Dot sain Printcharacteristic Settings 5 5 5 5 5 5 2 The entry field for the Yule Nielsen coefficients is shown on the display Select the desired color for example Black by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the selection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt Press the lt Measurement key gt the Y N coeff
62. ent other equipment like serial printers parallel printers computers IBM PC or computers Apple Macintosh Refer to this manual for the corresponding cables and converters 9 121 Connection to printer or PC Part number GretagMacbeth designation Connections 36 50 54 Mini DIN cable D190 lt Adapter set 36 50 52 Adapter set Mini DIN cable amp PC Mini DIN cable amp Printer with serial interface 36 50 92 Converter serial parallel Mini DIN cable amp Printer with parallel interface 36 51 37 Adapter Seiko Printer Mini DIN cable amp Thermal printer with serial interface 9 122 Connection to Mac Part number GretagMacbeth designation Remarks 36 50 54 Mini DIN cable D190 S Mac 9 12 9 12 2 Options SQ foo I ko I foo oO 10 Technical data 10 Technical data Operation Display Measuring geometry Light source Receiver Densitometric standard Measuring range Reproducibility Linearity Interinstrument agreement Measuring aperture Calibration Slope Zero Polarization filter Warm up time Power supply Charging time Charge status Data protection Measurements per charge Measuring time Technical data Control ball and measurement key Digital LCD 160 x 128 pixels full graphics 0 45 ring lens system Incandescent lamp approx 3000 K DIN or approx 2856 K ANSI Si photodiode DIN 16536 Filter set 47B ANSI Status T Filter set 47 DIN 165
63. es from the Please contact your analogue to digital GretagMacbeth repre converter are wrong sentative 45 Drive error The filter wheel position Please contact your pulses are missing GretagMacbeth repre sentative 46 Function released The password was entered correctly and the new function is now available 47 Password wrong A wrong password has Check entry If the been entered password is OK please contact your Gretag Macbeth representative 48 Trapping not available In the Auto function an If you wish to measure overprint field has been overprint fields you can measured without having by the function Contact the trapping function your GretagMacbeth representative 49 Dot gain not available In the Auto function a If you wish to measure halftone field has been halftone fields you can by measured without having the function Contact your the dot gain function GretagMacbeth repre sentative Help Maintenance 8 1 Battery replacement 8 2 Adjustment of the measuring aperture 8 3 Replacement of measuring lamp and tube EZ The D190 remission densitometer can be operated either with a nickel cadmium or a metal hydride battery The battery type is coded on the connector and will be registered by the software 8 1 Battery replacement The battery can be replaced without tools by the user Procedure Open battery compartment cover snap connection e Remove battery and disconnect plug Plug in cable of new battery co
64. evice settings 6 9 1 3 6 9 2 6 10 Type data 6 10 1 i The storage of the D190 remission densitometer contains unit specific data The Type data function includes e Unit type e Part number e Serial number e Density standard e Polarizers Yes No e Software version Display of type data Procedure e Select the menu line Type data by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the selection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e The unit specific data are shown on the display e Press the lt Measurement key gt several times to return to the main menu Function selection Function selection Available functions Setting Protection no Density Std Polarizers Softwares Available functions Settins Protection E i a a u a a e RA el ide 6 10 6 10 1 Device settings 6 11 6 11 1 Electronic safeguard The D190 remission densitometer is equipped with an electronic safeguard lt prevents the measuring module from being extended if vibrations occur during transport EZ The Electronic safeguard can be switched on off under Settings gt Device settings gt Transport protection Switching on the electronic safeguard Procedure e Select the menu line Settings by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the selection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e Select the menu line Device settings by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the selecti
65. ey gt e Select the menu line Printer by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the selection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e Select the menu line Printer protocol by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the selection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt Function selection All densities Density difference Dot sain Printchar acteristic Trarfins Hue error Greyness Auto function 1 Auto function 2 Pee ee ee ee Settings Function selection Settinas Function selection References Measurement Parameters Data interface Device settings CA Ce a 5 7 1 5 7 2 e The display shows the menu lines No D180 and D190 Select the desired menu line by turning the lt Control ball gt e Activate the selected function by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e Select the menu line Return and press the lt Measurement key gt several times to return to the main menu Function selection ettinss Printer PC Print Protocol Date and time fore Header MES Printer protocols No No protocol D180 gt Protocol for D180 densitometer series D190 gt Protocol for D190 densitometer series 5 7 3 Date and time printing All D19C and all D196 densitometers manufactured after 1 1 1995 have a built in clock These instruments are able to print out date and time of the measurements Procedure e Select the menu Settings Printer e Select the menu line Date and time by
66. ference Return A Density difference Return A bensits difference RETA AD AD 8 88 Sale AD 8 08 Reference Auto a Reference Auto Yellow a Reference Auto Yellow a Reference inrut a Reference inrut a Reference inrut a Messure Parer white Messure Parer white Messure Parer white Densitometric functions 4 5 4 5 1 All density differences The function All density differences will be used if you are interested in the differences of all absorbtions of a printed color not only the main absorbtion e g for measuring the gray balance Select paper white or absolute white base under Settings gt Measurement parameters gt White base For density difference measurements it is necessary to measure or enter reference values Preset tolerance values can be overwritten Four jobs with four to eight references each can be defined The names of the jobs can be freely selected under Settings gt Jobs The names of the references one to four are preset the names of the references five to eight can be freely selected under Settings gt Reference Reference input or in the all density differences function under Reference input NE By entering the references manually you have to enter all densities of the reference value Therefor you have to enter the values under All density diff gt Reference input or under Settings gt Reference All densities Procedure if reference values are not defined e S
67. g on all functions e Setting the manual color selection to automatic color recognition e Deleting user defined orders and activating the basic setting e Deleting user defined reference and tolerance values and setting basic values e Deleting user defined parameters and setting basic values e Deleting calibration values for paper white and absolute white base e Changing the Device settings to basic values Procedure e Select the menu line Initialize device by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the selection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e The display shows Return in reverse video e Select the menu line Initialize device by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the selection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e The display shows Delete all data No e Turn the lt Control ball gt to select No or Yes Yes After pressing the lt Measurement key gt the unit will be re initialized and the display deleted No The display shows Return in reverse video e After repeatedly pressing the lt Measurement key gt the program will return to the main menu Function selection Function selection Settinss Settinss Device settings Device settings Service Service Initislise dewice El Initialise device Function selection Function selection Function selection Settinss Settinss Settinss Service Servic Delete all data Initialise device A Yes iit 1 t niti se device D
68. get into the entry field for the color Black e Turn the lt Control ball gt to correct the calibration value until it corresponds with the target value indicated on the calibration card e Terminate the entry by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e Correct the calibration values of the colors Cyan Magenta and Yellow one after the other e The graphics bar then jumps to the menu line Accept data e Store the calibration data by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e The display shows Check calibration in reverse video szene selection Settinss aeration Ent absolute Hew calibration Accert data A Accert data Measure white Measure col a a HIHIHI pe selection aeration Ent absolute Hew calibration Accert data Reject data Accert data Measure white Reject data Function selection selection raten Tao absolute Hew calibration Heasur e uhite Measure color Reject data Reject data Accert data Measure white A Reject data Function selection selection etico Tao absolute Hew calibration Accert data Measure white Measure color a I I 5 6 4 1 Reject data Procedure e Select the menu line Reject data by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the action by pressing the lt Measurement key gt The new data will not be stored previously stored data are retained e The menu lines Return Check calibratio
69. gt is turned backwards and forwards with the index finger or the thumb It has the following functions e Moving the graphics bar for the selection of menu lines on the display e Entering or changing of numerical values such as for example calibration values reference values target values tolerance values number of references per order time codes of the safeguard e Entering or changing of names such as for example names of orders e Activate display Measurement key The lt Measurement key gt is briefly pressed down with the ball of the thumb and then released again It has the following functions e Activating the function marked by the graphics bar e Initiating a measurement e Accepting and storing of the data entered e Rejecting of entered data e Activate display By pressing down the lt Measurement key gt for approx 3 seconds IE e the current activity will be terminated e the entered data will be rejected e the program will jump to the next higher program level Function elements 2 3 Display The high resolution display allows to show the results of a complete measurement sequence as well as graphic representations Dot sain Return A De 1 48 ae Ge 724 utr Ge 11 Lolor Automatic u Messure Farer white Auto function amp Return 4 Printcharacteristic Return Beda Cda Meza Wess Solid Dec 1 18 1 68 1 48 1 38 1 18 ra ox 100 11 Lis Rose 895 Humerical mod
70. he calibration card and initiate a measurement by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e The display shows the channel sensitivity values of the individual colors and the dark pulse number as well as the number of measurements performed up to this time e Select the menu line Return by turning the lt Control ball gt and press the lt Measurement key gt several times to return to the main menu Function selection Function selection Function selection 4 26 Wm 0 26 We 6 26 Wy 6 26 Wm 4 26 6 26 W4 6 26 Dark Pulse 19755 Meas counter Meas counter 16 Dark Pulse 19755 Meas counter 16 e The Channel sensitivities and Dark pulse number should be in the range Color Measuring range Channel sensitivities Dark pulse number B C M Y 0 00D 2 50 D 0 00 0 70 typ 0 30 12000 24000 typ 18000 Y NB 0 00 D 2 20 D 0 00 1 00 typ 0 60 6 9 1 1 6 9 1 2 Device settings 6 9 1 3 6 9 2 Measurement counter The measurement counter indicates the number of performed measurements The measurement counter is reset to zero with the function Initialize device See Settings gt Device settings Initialize device The D190 densitometer can be reset to factory stored basic values with the function Initialize device The user defined values will be replaced by default values EZ The function Initialize device includes e Deleting user defined functions and switchin
71. hour by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the selection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e Proceed in the same way things for entering minute and second e Select the menu line Accept data by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the selection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt In the moment you are pressing the lt Measurement key gt the clock setting is defined Selecting the menu line reject date doesn t change the time of the internal clock Function selection Settinss 25 99 1994 1 12 33 Eurorean a HH IE a Clock adjustment Device settings 6 8 3 6 8 4 6 8 5 Clock adjustment The internal clock can be adjusted If the clock of your instrument is to fast e g 2 seconds per day the setting value in sec day should be corrected by 2 0 Procedure e Select the menu Settings gt Device settings Set date and time refer to 6 8 1 e Select the menu line Clock adjustment by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the selection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt Select the menu line Sec day by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the selection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e Enter the correction by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the selection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e Proceed in the same way for entering minute and second e Select the menu line Accept data by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the selection
72. ications 5 7 1 Printer or PC Procedure e Select the menu line Settings by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the selection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e Select the menu line Printer by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the selection by turning the lt Measurement key gt e Select the menu line Printer PC by turning the lt Control ball gt All densities Settinss Density difference Dot sain Printcharacteristic Function selection References a Measurement Parameters Trarrins Hue error Greyness Auto function 1 Auto function 2 Settings Data interface Device settings Pee ee ee ee CA e REA 5 7 5 7 1 Settings e Activate the selected function by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e Select the desired type of printer or PC by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the selection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e Select the menu line Return and press the lt Measurement key gt several times to return to the main menu Function selection 5 7 2 Function selection ettinss rinter Printer PC Print Protocol Date and time Header for e D190 protocol for complete and good looking print outs of the measuring results e D180 protocol is fully compatible to that of the D180 densitometer Procedure e Select the menu line Settings by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the selection by pressing the lt Measurement k
73. icient for Black is shown in reverse video on the display Enter the Y N coefficient for Black with the lt Control ball gt and confirm the entry by pressing the lt Measurement key gt Enter the Y N coefficients for Cyan Magenta and Black as described above The display shows Return in reverse video Terminate the entry by pressing the lt Measurement key gt Select the menu line Return with the lt Control ball gt Press the lt Measurement key gt several times to return to the main menu Settings Y H coefficient IH GA A z Y H coefficient Y H coefficient Settings 5 5 6 5 5 6 1 Settings Measurement parameters for printing plate The light trap effect will be corrected by using the Yule Nielsen formula for the calculation of the dot area of printing plate The Yule Nielsen coefficient has to be entered On most printing plates you achieve good results with coefficient values from 1 08 to 1 24 typically 1 15 You can also switch off the Yule Nielsen correction by setting the Y N coefficient to 1 0 Setting of the Yule Nielsen coefficient for measuring printing plates Procedure e Select the menu line Printing plate by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the selection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e Select the menu line Y N coefficient with the lt Control ball gt and confirm the function by pressing the lt Measurement key gt Function selec
74. ings 5 5 4 5 5 4 1 5 5 4 2 Numerical or graphic representation of print characteristic The presetting for numerical or graphic representation of the print characteristic determines the type of representation that will be used with the densitometric function Print characteristic This function also allows to switch between the representation types Procedure e Select the menu line Print characteristic by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the selection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e Select the menu line Numerical mode Graphic mode with the lt Control ball gt and select the desired type of representation by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e Select the menu line Return with the lt Control ball gt e Press the lt Measurement key gt several times to return to the main menu Settinss Return White base Dot sain Printcharacteristic o Function selection Settinss Function selection Scale sraduation Grarhic mode Settings 5 5 5 Measurement parameters for dot area Selection of the desired formula for the dot area calculation according to Murray Davies or Yule Nielsen and entry of the Yule Nielsen coefficients for Black Cyan Magenta and Yellow Usually the formula of Murray Davies is in use You have to select the formula of Yule Nielsen if you want to measure the geometrical dot area 5 5 5 1 Setting for dot area calculation according to Murray Davies Procedure e S
75. inst absolute white are used for applications that require absolute white as white base e g in connection with the ANSI STATUS T reference and photofinishing or if there is no paper white available Only those calibration values on the density calibration reference with Absolute designation may be used All measurements are based on absolute white The white offset values white must also be entered during the calibration The calibration should be checked once a week or if the ambient temperature changes more then 0 C The densitometer must be recalibrated if necessary Appendices C1 1 2 2 Zeroing the GretagMacbeth Reflection Densitometer The unit must be zeroed for all measurements based on paper white and for all relative measurements dot area dot gain trapping contrast with absolute white as white base before starting a measurement series on a new paper Zeroing must be performed at least once daily or if the ambient temperature changes more than 10 C Appendices Konformit tserkl rung AD n Declaration of conformity O G reta Q M a C b et h D claration de conformit Declaraci n de Conformidad Verklaring de overeenstemming Dichiarazione di conformit Wir We Nous WIJ Noi Gretag Macbeth AG Althardstrasse 70 CH 8105 Regensdorf erkl ren in alleiniger Verantwortung dass dieses Produkt declare under our sole responsibility that the product d clarons sous notre seule responsabilit
76. ion selection ettinss Device settinss Battery Return Battery tyre Hild Available functions Setting protection A li ta ta al p E Device settings 6 7 6 7 1 6 8 Date and time All D19C and all D196 densitometers manufactured after 1 1 1995 have a built in clock These instruments are able to print out date and time of the measurements You can set and adjust the clock and you can choose the time format 6 8 1 The menu Date and time Procedure e Select the menu Settings gt Device settings e Select the menu line Date and time by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the selection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt Function selection Function selection ettinas Settinss Return Turn diselas LCD contrast 8 Decimal Places 2 Available functions Setting protection 25 99 1994 1 10 63 Eurorean A ta a a a Clock adjustment 6 8 2 Select the format of date and time Procedure e Select the menu Settings gt Device settings Date and time refer to 6 8 1 e Select the menu line Format by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the selection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e Select European for the format e date dd mm jjjj e time hh mm ss e Select American for the format e date mm dd jjjj e time hhimm ss am pm e Confirm the selection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt Function selection Function selecti
77. it without the charger until the display indicates that the battery is partially discharged The display of the D190 indicates a charged battery as follows Function selection All densities Density difference All density diff Dot sain Printcharacteristic Density Return 4 D 1 48 Dot area Printing Plate Contrast Trarrfins Hue error Grevness Color Automatic k Messure Farer white it The symbol of an empty battery is not displayed as long as the battery is fully charged Function elements 2 7 2 7 1 2 2 7 1 3 2 1 2 2 1 3 2 8 Display for fully discharged battery If the battery is discharged the unit will display the message battery empty and must then be recharged Tor Make sure that the voltage indicated on the charger corresponds with the local line voltage If or this is not the case contact your nearest GretagMacbeth representative to have the charger switched over or exchanged Chargers must only be opened and switched over by qualified specialists Before the D190 remission densitometer is used for the first time it must be charged with the supplied charger A fully charged battery allows for approx 4000 measurements Procedure e Connect the charger to the power supply via the power cable e Connect the charger to the D190 remission densitometer via the charger cable e Charge the battery for approx 3 hours e Remove the charger cable and disconnect the charger from the p
78. ite base are required for applications which specifically call for absolute white as white base e g the ANSI T reference and photofinishing or where no paper white is available All measurement results are related to absolute white With this operating mode the calibration is to be checked once a week or whenever the ambient temperature has changed by more than 10 C and the unit recalibrated if necessary GretagMacbeth calibration cards i The expiration date of the density calibration reference is printed on the card The GretagMacbeth calibration card must be kept in its protective cover in a dry place The calibration fields must not be scratched or soiled The calibration fields must only be cleaned with a soft cloth DENSITY CALIBRATION REFERENCE Paper Absolute Type 47B P i color coloj Density Standard DIN 16536 W 2 0 00 2 03 0 08 2 06 i c 0 00 1 55 0 08 1 63 Filter Polarized C M 0 00 1 56 0 08 1 64 Part Number 34 19 12 p Y 0 00 1 26 0 03 1 26 Serial Number 10002 white ae A Expiration Date GretagMacbeth Part Number 34 17 73 Settings 5 6 2 Settings Calibration with paper white base Procedure Select the menu line Calibration by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the selection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt Select the me
79. ity diff ce b 4 61 c 0 06 b 4 61 c 8 86 ab ye io g gt aU e882 9 8 82 Sample aD aa 92 0 02 ReferencelAutal a ReferencelAutal Gres a ReferencelAutol Gres a Reference inrut a Reference inrut a Reference inrut a Messure Parer white Measure Parer white Messure Parer white Densitometric functions 4 6 Select automatic or manual filter selection under Settings Color or in the selected densitometric function under the menu line Color MES Enter the measurement parameters for the dot gain under Settings gt Measurement parameters gt Dot gain One two or three film reference values may be entered Procedure e Select the menu line Dot gain by turning the lt Control ball gt e Activate the selected function by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e Select the menu line Measure paper white by turning the lt Control ball gt e Position the measuring aperture on the paper white and initiate a measurement by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e The display White measurement done is shown for about 1 second Function selection Dot sain Return 7 Dot sain Return 7 bensits All densities Density difference Dot aain Printcharacteristic Solid D Ga Halft Son one G Halftone 40x G Color Automatic a Color Automatic u Heasure Parer white Messure Farer white a u u ul u u a u u a a u Auto function 1 Autos function 2 e Position the measuring aper
80. ivated 3 4 Heading printout e Configure and connect your printer to the D190 remission densitometer e Configure data interface under Settings gt Data interface e Select the D190 printer protocol under Settings gt Printer gt Printer protocol e Configure the header Settings Printer gt Header Procedure e Select the menu line Print header by turning the lt Control ball gt e Activate the printout of the header by pressing the lt Measurement key gt Function selection Function selection Density bot sain All densities Printcnaracteristic Density difference All density diff Dot aain Tr aFP ing Hue error Gresness Auto function 1 Auto function 2 Print header Settings Pr intchar acteristic Dot area Printings Plate Contrast Tr arr ing Hue error Gresness Yee ee eee a e ES a ERAS 3 3 3 4 Function selection Densitometric functions 4 1 4 2 4 3 4 4 4 5 4 6 4 7 4 8 4 9 4 10 4 11 4 12 4 13 4 14 4 15 General 4 1 1 Switching functions on off 4 1 2 Select paper white or absolute white base 4 1 3 Automatic or manual color selection 4 1 3 1 Manual color selection in a densitometric function 4 1 3 2 Automatic color selection in a densitometric function 4 1 4 Printout of measuring results Density All densities Density difference 4 4 1 Procedure if reference values have to be entered first 4 4 2 Procedure with preset reference values All density differences
81. l density diff for gray balance measurement you have to enter the values in the menu All densities Are the references measured by the instrument you can use both menus This is the description of the menu Reference input For a description of the menu All densities refer to 4 5 All density diff Reference entry by measurement Procedure if no jobs have been defined e Select the menu line References by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the selection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e The display shows Reference input in reverse video e Activate the function by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e The display shows Measure paper white in reverse video e Position the measuring aperture on the paper white and initiate a measurement by pressing the lt Measurement key gt Settings i Settings Accert data References Measurement Parameters Calibration Printer Data interface Device settings Measure Farer white Measure color Settings 5 4 1 1 5 4 1 2 Settings e The display shows White measurement done for about 1 second e Then the display shows Measure color in reverse video e Position the measuring aperture on the color samples Black Cyan Magenta and Yellow and initiate the measurements by pressing the lt Measurement key gt Settings A 5 A Accert data Accert data White measurement done A Measure Farer white Measure Parer white Measure color Measure c
82. le functions Settins Protection wo daa HH u daa Available functions Settins Protection E i u u u a u Device settings 6 2 6 3 6 4 Decimal places The resolution of the density values displayed by the D190 remission densitometer can be defined by the user Density values can be displayed with one to three decimal places Procedure e Select the menu line Decimal places by turning the lt Control ball gt e Activate the selected function by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e The entry field for defining the number of decimal places is shown on the display e Enter the desired number of decimal places by turning the lt Control ball gt Function selection Function selection Device settings Return Turn diselas LOD contrast 8 Decimal Places E Available functions Settins Protection Battery Date and time Service Function selection Available functions Setting protection Batt Date and time Service Setting Protection Batt Date and time Service A l ta a u E daa w a daa re e Terminate the entry by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e Select the menu line Return by turning the lt Control ball gt and press the lt Measurement key gt several times to return to the main menu Function selection Function selection Available functions Settins Protection Battery Date and time Service Available functions Setting protection daa
83. lt Measurement key gt e The display White measurement done is shown for about 1 second Function selection Auto function 2 Return 4 Auto function 2 Return Ser e amp Bey Ce Mey YEO Boo Ce Mey YEO Pr inteharacteristic y sl 2 rintcharacteristic Fi A Dot area a gga E 7 Contrast a 549 64 White measurement done Trarfins u u T T u Auto function 1 Samrle D Settings a Measure Parer white Auto function 2 Return A Bea CC a Med vea Measure Farer white Densitometric functions 4 15 e Position the measuring aperture on the standard colors in the given printing sequence and initiate a measurement of each color by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e The display indicates the solid tone density values of the standard colors the printing sequence is shown in brackets in th Auto function 2 Return A Bo gt Ctl MEI WED D 1 40 Ec 1 48 Measure Farer white e example B 4 C 1 M 2 Y 3 Auto function 2 Return A Bego CCl Mi2I YCD D 1 66 1 40 1 39 1 18 Measure Farer white e Position the measuring aperture on a solid tone patch a halftone patch or an overprint patch and initiate a measurement by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e The display indicates the printing sequence with the density values of the standard colors and the corresponding measured values for density dot gain or trapping Auto function 2 Return
84. measured density values are shown on the display e Select the menu line Return by turning the lt Control ball gt and actuate the lt Measurement key gt to return to the main menu All densities Return A All densities Return A All densities De ee De 8 84 De 8 84 De De 8 04 u De 04 Dn Dn 0 04 Dn 0 04 Dy Dy 1 18 Dy 1 18 Measure Paper white Measure Farer white Measure Farer white Densitometric functions 4 4 Density difference Select paper white or absolute white base under Settings gt Measurement parameters gt White base I For density difference measurements it is necessary to measure or enter reference values Preset tolerance values can be overwritten Four jobs with four to eight references each can be defined The names of the jobs can be freely selected under Settings gt Jobs The names of the references one to four are preset the names of the references five to eight can be freely selected under Settings gt Reference Reference input or in the density difference function under Reference input Use the references black cyan magenta yellow for the corresponding process colors and the other references for special colors If there are 5 or more references defined in a job you can define the assignment of the references 4 4 1 Procedure if reference values have to be entered first e Select the menu line Density difference by turning the lt Control ball gt e A
85. n e Press the lt Measurement key gt several times to return to the main menu Function selection Settinss Calibration rarer Check calibration E Check calibration Hew calibrati Function selection A El or u Settings 5 6 4 Settings Calibration with absolute white base Procedure Select the menu line Calibration by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the selection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt Select the menu line New calibration by turning the lt Control ball gt Activate the selected function by pressing the lt Measurement key gt The entry field for the White offset values is shown on the display Press the lt Measurement key gt to get into the entry field for the white offset value of the color Black Enter the white offset value for the color Black by turning the lt Control ball gt and terminate the entry by pressing the lt Measurement key gt Enter the white offset values for the colors Cyan Magenta and Yellow After the white offset value for the color Yellow has been entered the graphics bar will jump to the menu line Accept data e Store the white offset values by pressing the lt Measurement key gt Function selection Return Color Jobs References Data interface Device settings Function selection Function selection ettinss i Settinss Calibration absolute Calibration absolute White offset values White offset values u
86. n H x 100 Dmax D min A 1 6 1 9 min oO max gJ min gJ max mean Density of halftone patch Density of solid tone patch Yule Nielsen coefficient Density of solid tone patch Density of halftone patch First printed color Second printed color Overprint Minimum density Maximum density Minimum density Maximum density Mean density Appendices Appendix B 1 Serial interface All D190 remission densitometers are equipped with a true serial RS232 interface with bipolar levels 1 1 Specifications Description D190 input D190 output Level for logic 0 15 0 V 0 5 V 8 0 V 5 0 V at I lt 1 6 mA Level for logic 1 3 5 V 15 0 V 8 0 V 5 0 V at lt 1 6 mA Input resistance gt 6 kOhm 1 2 Parameters Parameter Specification Remarks Data transmission rate 110 19200 baud Data bits 8 Parity bit no parity bit Stop bits 1 Handshake no handshake software handshake Xon Xoff Xon ASCII 17 Xoff ASCII 19 hardware handshake see 1 4 1 3 Pin assignment of Mini DIN socket 1 1 HS_POWER j 2 HS_OUT 3 DATA_IN 4 GND 5 DATA_OUT 6 HS_IN 7 CRG 8 CRG Appendices 1 4 Typical connections to a peripheral unit D Sub Signal Mini DIN Signal 25 pin 20 DTR gt DATA TERMINAL READY gt 1 HS_POWER 5 CTS gt CLEAR TO SEND lt 2
87. n and New calibration appear on the display e Select the desired menu line and confirm the selection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt Settings 5 6 4 5 6 4 1 5 6 5 Check calibration with absolute white base Procedure the lt Measurement key gt by pressing the lt Measurement key gt The display shows White measurement done for about 1 second Then the request Measure color is shown on the display Function selection Return Color Jobs References Measurement Parameters Calibration E Data interface Device settings Function selection Function selection ib Hew calibration Function selection Settings Select the menu line Calibration by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the selection by pressing Select the menu line Check calibration by turning the lt Control ball gt Activate the selected function by pressing the lt Measurement key gt Position the measuring aperture on the white field of the calibration card and initiate a measurement Function selection e Position the measuring aperture on the color fields to be measured and initiate a measurement each by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e The calibration values and the corresponding colors appear on the display one after the other e Compare the calibration values with the target values on the calibration card If the values agree or if the difference is not more than 0 02 D then it is not necessar
88. n by pressing the lt Measurement key gt Select the menu line Check calibration by turning the lt Control ball gt Activate the selected function by pressing the lt Measurement key gt Position the measuring aperture on the paper white and initiate a measurement by pressing the lt Measurement key gt The display shows White measurement done for about 1 second Then the request Measure color is shown on the display Function selection Function selection Function selection Settinss Settings 1 Calibration Farer ib Hew calibration Measure color Black Cuan Masenta Yellow Data interface Device settings Function selection i Check calibration Settings 5 6 3 e Position the measuring aperture on the color fields to be measured and initiate a measurement each by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e The calibration values and the corresponding colors appear on the display one after the other e Com pare the calibration values with the target values on the calibration card If the values agree or if the difference is not more than 0 02 D it is not necessary to reca e The brate the densitometer sign Y behind the calibration values on the display indicates that the measured values are within the specified tolerance e After the co or Yellow has been measured and if all calibration values are within the specified tolerance th e graphics bar will jump to the menu line Retur
89. n selection Calibration rarer Hew calibration A t dat E Measure white Measure color Reject data Settinss Accert data A Measure white Measure color FE Reject data Accert data Measure white Measure color A Press the lt Measurement key gt to get into the entry field of the color Black Turn the lt Control ball gt to correct the calibration value until it corresponds with the target value indicated on the calibration card Correct the calibration values of the colors Cyan Magenta and Yellow one after the other The graphics bar jumps to the menu line Accept data e Store the calibration data by pressing the lt Measurement key gt The display shows Check calibration in reverse video Settinss Accert data Measure white Measure colo 1 02 Reject data Accert data Measure white Measure color a HIHIHI Reject data e Select the menu line Reject data by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm this action by pressing The new data will not be stored previously stored data are retained e The menu lines Return Check calibration and New calibration appear on the display e Select the desired menu line and confirm the selection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt Settings 5 6 3 Check calibration with paper white base Procedure Select the menu line Calibration by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the selectio
90. ne Return by turning the lt Control ball gt and actuate the lt Measurement key gt to return to the main menu Density Return A Density Return A Density De 1 68 Color Automatic u Messure Farer white Color Automatic u Messure Farer white Color Automatic u Messure Farer white 4 3 All densities The function All densities will be used if you are interested in all absorbtions of a printed color not only the main absorbtion e g for measuring the gray balance Select paper white or absolute white base under Settings gt Measurement parameters gt white base Procedure e Select the menu line All densities by turning the lt Control ball gt e Activate the selected function by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e Select the menu line Measure paper white by turning the lt Control ball gt e Position the measuring aperture on the paper white and initiate a measurement by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e The display White measurement done s shown for about 1 second Function selection All densities All densities Return A i a gt Density difference De ES Dot aain a i istic wenns a Sa White measurement done ta r u Dy Auto function 1 a A Auto function 2 a Measure Paper white e Position the measuring aperture on the color sample and initiate a measurement by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e The
91. nlock with number 259 OK ic B 1 2 3 4 E 6 li 2 a Turn diselas LCD contrast 8 Decimal Places 2 Available functions Setting protection Batt Date and time Service To delete incorrectly entered code numbers press the lt Measurement key gt for approx 3 seconds To delete a figure select the entry line and press the lt Measurement key gt Function elements Function selection N 2 1 2 1 1 2 7 1 1 2 7 1 2 Charging the battery The battery status is permanently indicated on the display If the battery is discharged the unit will display a message and must then be recharged Whenever the display of the D190 indicates that the battery is partially discharged it is advisable to connect the unit to the charger again until the battery is completely recharged The display of the D190 indicates a partially discharged battery as follows Function selection All densities Density difference Density Return 4 All density diff Dot sain Printcharacteristic D 1 48 Trarrfins Color Automatic a Hue error Messure Farer white Fam ti Grevness The symbol of an empty battery at the top or bottom right of the display indicates that the capacity has been reduced to only a few hundred measurements and that the charger should occasionally be connected to the D190 Display for charged battery i If the battery is charged we recommend to operate the un
92. ntrol ball gt and confirm each selection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e After entering the password select the menu line OK by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the selection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e Select the menu line Return by turning the lt Control ball gt and press the lt Measurement key gt several times to return to the main menu If the setting protection is switched on you will need the password for entering into the menu Settings Function selection Function selection Settings Device settings Setting protection Return a Protection EGE Code Function selection Settings Device settings Return Protection al Code ABCD ma lt A E D E F H I I KE A H ta A a u E 6 6 6 6 1 Device settings 6 7 6 7 1 The D190 remission densitometer can be operated with either nickel cadmium or nickel metal hydride batteries EZ The Battery function includes e Indication of the Battery type Battery type Procedure e Select the menu Settings gt Device settings e Select the menu line Battery by turning the lt Control ball gt e Activate the selected function by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e The display shows the currently used Battery type e Select the menu line Return by turning the lt Control ball gt and press the lt Measurement key gt several times to return to the main menu Funct
93. ntrol ball gt to select the menu line in the entry field Settings Accert data TE gt Ref lt off gt Set default values Set default Reject data a Reject datal 5 3 5 3 1 Settings e Delete the current job name by repeatedly pressing the lt Measurement key gt e Enter the new job name with the lt Control ball gt e Select the menu line OK with the lt Control ball gt and press the lt Measurement key gt Settins ___ if Settins ____ Accert data Accert data Accert data 1 Jobi 2 ERS 3 Job3 4 Job4 Set default Reject datal e The display shows lt off gt in reverse video i e the reference with the name GRETAG 01 is switched off e Enter the number of reference values you wish to store under the name GRETAG 01 Four to eight reference values can be stored e Terminate the entry by pressing the lt Measurement key gt Be selection oes selection pen selection as as fe at data at data 1 Jobi Ref 1 Jobi Ref i i GRETAG 61 Ref E 2 GRETAG 1 Ref Jobs Ref off 3 Jobs Refi loff gt 4 Job4 Ref off 4 Job4 Ref lt off gt Set default values Set default values Set default values Reject data Reject data a Reject data 5 3 1 1 Accept data Procedure e Select the menu line Accept data by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm this action by pressing the lt Measurement key gt The new data are stored e The menu line Return is shown in reverse vi
94. nu line New calibration by turning the lt Control ball gt Activate the selected function by pressing the lt Measurement key gt Position the measuring aperture on the paper white and initiate a measurement by pressing the lt Measurement key gt The display shows White measurement done for about 1 second Then the request Measure color is shown on the display i i Accert data sasure white Measure color Black 1 Data interface Device settings Settings Hew calibration A t dat White measurement done ore white Measure color Bea dats Reject data e Position the measuring aperture on the color fields to be measured and initiate a measurement each by pressing the lt Measurement key gt The measurements can be made in any order e The uncorrected calibration values and the corresponding colors are shown on the display one after the other e After the last measurement the graphics bar will jump to the color Black Function selection Function selection Calibration rarer Calibration rarer Hew calibration Heu calibration Accert data Measure white Measure colo Yellow Reject data Reject data 5 6 2 1 Reject data Procedure the lt Measurement key gt 5 6 2 5 6 2 1 e Terminate the entry by pressing the lt Measurement key gt Settinss Accert data Measure white Reject data Accert data Measure white Measure color Reject data Functio
95. nu line Reference entry lt Measurement key gt Function selection Calibration Printer Data interface Device settings Function selection Measurement Parameters Activate the function by pressing the lt Measurement key gt The display shows a table with the menu lines Automatic Black Cyan Magenta and Yellow Select the desired color by turning the lt Control ball gt Activate the assignment of the measured values to the selected color by pressing the Function selection E a Reference input Function selection Settinss 3 H E eference Reference input Function selection 5 4 2 5 4 2 1 Settings 5 4 2 2 Automatic assignment of measured values to references Procedure if no jobs have been defined e Select the menu line References by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the selection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt Select the menu line Reference Activate the function by pressing the lt Measurement key gt The display shows a table with the menu lines Automatic Black Cyan Magenta and Yellow Select Automatic by turning the lt Control ball gt Activate the automatic assignment of the measured values to the references by pressing the lt Measurement key gt Function selection Function selection Function selection t Parameters gt Reference input Calibration Frinter Data interface Device settings Function selection Function sel
96. ob or Settings gt Jobs gt Select job Enter or measure the reference values and enter the tolerances under All density diff gt Reference Input e Select the menu line All density diff by turning the lt Control ball gt e Activate the selected function by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e Select the menu line Measure paper white by turning the lt Control ball gt e Position the measuring aperture on the paper white and initiate a measurement by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e The display White measurement done is shown for about 1 second Function selection All density diff Return 2 All density diff Return A Density a All densities u Density difference AA be sess er density ditt u Samele ab PT 7 77 cine Semele ah BF T c a Dot sain a m y Printcharacteristic White measurement done u u a FeferencelAutol ta ReferencelAutol ta Trarrins u Reference inrut a Reference input u Hue error k Grevness u Messure Farer white e Position the measuring aperture on the desired color sample and initiate a measurement by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e The measured density differences of the respective color is shown on the display e Select the menu line Return by turning the lt Control ball gt and press the lt Measurement key gt to return to the main menu All densits diff Return All density diff Return A All dens
97. ol ball gt and confirm the selection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e Select the menu line Header by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the selection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt Function selection Function selection Function selection All densities Density difference Dot sain Printchar acteristic Measurement Parameters Calibration Printer Data interface Device settings Header CA Ce a Auto function 1 Huto function_ 2 Settin u u a u u u u u a a al Settings 5 7 4 5 7 4 1 5 7 4 1 1 Printing date and time All D19C and all D196 densitometers manufactured after 1 1 1995 have a built in clock These instruments are able to print out date and time of the header printing Procedure e Select the menu Settings gt Printer gt Header e Select the menu line Date and time by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the selection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e Select on or off by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the selection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt Function selection Settinss Printer Function selection Settinss Printer leader Return Function selection Settings Printer leader Date and time WE Print reference off User srecifications Date and time corra Print reference lt off gt User specifications 5 7 4 1 2 Printing reference values It is possible to print out the reference v
98. olor Black Db 1 a Db 1 Caan Dc 1 45 0 bc 1 45 Magenta Dm 1 46 4 7 Em 1 48 Accept data Procedure e Accept the reference values by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e The display shows Return in reverse video e Press the lt Measurement key gt several times to return to the main menu Settinss References H dats A Reference a Measure Farer white Reference inrut Measure color bb 1 60 a b 1 40 4 bn 1 30 4 Reject data Procedure e Select the menu line Reject data by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the action by pressing the lt Measurement key gt The new data will not be stored stored data are retained e The display shows the menu line Return in reverse video e Press the lt Measurement key gt several times to return to the main menu Function selection Settings Measure rarer white Reference u Reference input Measure color Measure Farer white Dc 1 46 Dm 1 36 by 1 18 5 4 1 5 4 1 2 5 4 2 Assignment of measured values to reference values The measured values can be assigned either to a specific reference value or they can be automatically assigned to the nearest reference value 5 4 2 1 Assignment of measured values to a specific reference Procedure if no jobs have been defined e Select the menu line References by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the selection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt Select the me
99. on Function selection Clock adjustment 6 8 6 8 2 Device settings 6 8 3 6 8 4 Set date Procedure e Select the menu Settings gt Device settings Set date and time refer to 6 8 1 e Select the menu line Set date by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the selection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e Select the menu line Day by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the selection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e Enter the day by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the selection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e Proceed in the same way for entering month and year e Select the menu line Accept data by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the selection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt The moment you are pressing the lt Measurement key gt the clock setting is defined Selecting the menu line reject date doesn t change the date of the internal clock Settins Settins Settinss E Set date A a a HA Reject data Reject data Clock adjustment Set time Procedure e Select the menu Settings gt Device settings Set date and time refer to 6 8 1 e Select the menu line Set time by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the selection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt Select the menu line Hour by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the selection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt Enter the
100. on by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e Select the menu line Transport protection by turning the lt Control ball gt e Switch on the electronic safeguard by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e The display shows a code number for the release of the electronic safeguard Function selection Function selection Function selection All densities Settings Density difference Dot aain Printchar acteristic LOD contrast 8 Decimal Places 2 Available functions Setting protection References Measurement Parameters Calibration Printer Data interface ce settings Trarfins Hue error Greyness Auto function 1 Auto function 2 Settings Pee ee ee ee Eee Transrort Protection Unlock with number 259 gt Device settings 6 11 6 11 1 6 11 2 Switching off the electronic safeguard After turning the lt Control ball gt or pressing the lt Measurement key gt with the electronic safeguard switched on a code number for the release of the electronic safeguard will be displayed Procedure e Press the lt Measurement key gt for approx 3 seconds to delete any entries that may accidentally have occurred through vibrations during transport e Briefly press the lt Measurement key gt e A field for the entry of the code number is shown on the display e Turn the lt Control ball gt to select the first figure of the code number e Press the lt Measurement key gt to enter the first figure e Turn the
101. ons 6 5 2 User defined functions 6 5 3 New functions Setting protection 6 6 1 Activate the setting protection Battery 6 7 1 Battery type Date and Time 6 8 1 The menu date and time 6 8 2 Select the format of date and time 6 8 3 Set date 6 8 4 Set time 6 8 5 Clock adjustment Service 6 9 1 Measuring system 6 9 1 1 Switching the lamp on off 6 9 1 2 Channel sensitivities and dark pulse number 6 9 1 3 Measurement counter 6 9 2 Initialise device Type data 6 10 1 Display of type data Electronic safeguard 6 11 1 Switching on the electronic safeguard 6 11 2 Switching off the electronic safeguard Language 6 12 1 Language selection 6 12 2 Procedure to refind the menu language 6 1 Overview The following device settings can be selected or displayed e Turn display e LCD contrast e Decimal places e Available functions e Setting protection e Battery e Date and time e Service Type data e Transport protection e Language Device settings Display reversal by 180 for left or right hand operation LCD contrast setting Number of decimal places All functions User defined New functions Switch on off the setting protection Define the password Battery type Actual date and time Set date and time Select format of date and time Clock adjustment Tests of the measuring system Device initialization Type Part number Serial number Density stan
102. open fire or sparks chemicals corrosive vapors mechanical overloading and shock effects No emission of noise silent Packaging and transport Every D190 remission densitometer leaves the factory packed in a cardboard box with shock absorbing inserts Since this box gives the unit optimum protection against damage during transport please use it if you must return the unit to our factory or to one of our authorized representatives for any reason Function elements 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 5 2 6 2 7 2 8 Overview Operating elements 2 2 1 Control ball 2 2 2 Measurement key Display Menu line symbols Setting protection Electronic safeguard 2 6 1 Switching on the electronic safeguard 2 6 2 Switching off the electronic safeguard Charging the battery 2 7 1 Battery status indication 2 7 1 1 Display for partially discharged battery 2 7 1 2 Display for charged battery 2 7 1 3 Display for fully discharged battery 2 7 2 Charger 2 3 3 Charging procedure Data protection 2 1 Overview Legend 1 2 3 4 5 6 Function elements Control ball Measurement key Display Measuring module Measuring aperture Calibration card 10 11 Charger Charger plug Power cable Data interface Charger socket 2 2 2 2 1 2 2 2 Operating elements The unit is operated with two operating elements the lt Control ball gt and the lt Measurement key gt Control ball p m The lt Control ball
103. ower supply The rapid charge of the battery results in a noticeable temperature increase in the housing This temperature increase is not of importance and will disappear when the battery is fully charged Data protection The data storage is backed up by a buffer battery with a service life of about 10 years This prevents a loss of data even if the rechargeable battery is not installed 2 7 1 3 2 8 Function elements Function selection 3 1 Overview of functions 3 2 Switching functions on off 3 3 Function selection 3 4 Heading printout Based on its versatility the D190 remission densitometer is a unique instrument which decisively optimizes quality control in reprographics lt is designed to perform all conventional measurements and features a wide variety of additional technical improvements The main menu contains a list of these functions The selection of a function is carried out with the operating elements lt Control ball gt and lt Measurement key gt 3 1 Overview of functions The following functions can be selected Densitometer D19C Densitometer D196 all functions included e Density e Density e All densities e All densities e Density difference e Density difference e All Density diff e Dot gain e Dot gain e Print characteristic e Print characteristics e Dot area e Dot area e Printing plate e Contrast e Contrast e Trapping e Trapping e Hue error e Hue error e Greyness e Greyness
104. pressing the lt Measurement key gt e The display shows the entry field for a new user name after pressing the lt Measurement key gt User specifications Return 4 User specifications Return 4 User specifications Re A l User name User name u BHM GS um Select the menu line by turning the lt Control ball gt and delete the actual user name by repeatedly pressing the lt Measurement key gt Enter the new user name e Select entry line with lt Control ball gt e Terminate entry with lt Measurement key gt Select the menu line OK and terminate the entry by pressing the lt Measurement key gt Select the menu line Firm name by turning the lt Control ball gt User srecifications Re La Fe User srecifications Re User srecifications Return 4 User name a JOKER User name User name BANE GN tun i BANE ON tun 78 The display shows the first line of the entry field after pressing the lt Measurement key gt Select the menu line by turning the lt Control ball gt and delete the actual firm name by repeatedly pressing the lt Measurement key gt e Enter the new firm name e Select entry line with lt Control ball gt e Terminate entry with lt Measurement key gt Select the menu line OK and terminate the entry by pressing the lt Measurement key gt The display shows now the second line of the entry field and so on Select the menu line Return an
105. r white u 4 4 1 4 4 2 Procedure with preset reference values VS Enter or measure the reference values and enter the tolerances under Settings gt References gt Reference Input Select the desired job under Settings gt Jobs gt Select job or Settings gt References gt Reference Job e Select the menu line Density difference by turning the lt Control ball gt e Activate the selected function by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e Select the menu line Measure paper white by turning the lt Control ball gt e Position the measuring aperture on the paper white and initiate a measurement by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e The display White measurement done s shown for about 1 second Function selection Density difference Return 7 Densits difference Return 7 Density a All dapi ties 2 Sample AD Sample Al u White measurement done a u a Reference Auto ta Reference Auto ta ta Reference inrut a Feference inrut a Auto function 1 a Autos function 2 a Messure Parer white e Position the measuring aperture on the desired color sample and initiate a measurement by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e The measured density difference of the respective color is shown on the display e Select the menu line Return by turning the lt Control ball gt and press the lt Measurement key gt to return to the main menu bensits dif
106. rast Return A Contrast Return 7 Contrast Return A Solid Dy 1 18 D 1 10 Halftone C e C BEG Cy 307 Lolor Automatic u Messure Farer white Color Automatic u Messure Farer white Color Automatic u Messure Farer white Contrast Solid Dy 1 18 Halftone Cy 50 Color Automatic a Messure Farer white Densitometric functions 4 10 4 11 Trapping Select paper white or absolute white base under Settings gt Measurement parameters gt White base Select automatic or manual filter selection under Settings gt Color or in the selected densitometric function under the menu line Color Procedure e Select the menu line Trapping by turning the lt Control ball gt e Activate the selected function by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e Select the menu line Measure paper white by turning the lt Control ball gt e Position the measuring aperture on the paper white and initiate a measurement by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e The display White measurement done is shown for about 1 second Function selection Dot sain Printcharacteristic Dot area Contrast Trapping Hue error Gresness Auto function 1 Autos function 2 CERA y EEES Trarrins 1 Solid 2 Solid verrerint D D T Return A Trarfins Return A 1 Solid D 2 ma y Pu White measurement done Over PF LEI Color CAutomat ic a Measure Parer white e Position
107. rating procedure is similar to the procedure of the function dot area but instead of the paper white you have to measure the plate ground of the printing plate The measurements of the solid tone and halftone have to be performed on the corresponding fields on the printing plate The calculations of the dot area is done using the are the Yule Nielsen For the printing plate you can define a special Yule Nielsen coefficient which can be different to the coefficients of the dot area function On most printing plates you will achieve good results with coefficient values from 1 08 to 1 24 typically 1 15 For excellent results you have to determine the Y N coefficient for your printing plate using a microscope for measuring the dot area You can also switch off the Yule Nielsen correction by setting the Y N coefficient to 1 0 Select automatic or manual filter selection under Settings Color or in the selected densitometric function under the menu line Color Enter the Yule Nielsen coefficient in the function Printing plate under the menu line Yule EZ Nielsen Procedure e Select the menu line Printing plate by turning the lt Control ball gt e Activate the selected function by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e Select the menu line Measure plate ground by turning the lt Control ball gt e Position the measuring aperture on the plate ground and initiate a measurement by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e The display
108. rm the selection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e The display shows the entry field for the 3rd halftone reference value e Enter the 3rd halftone reference value by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the entry by pressing the lt Measurement key gt Function selection Settinss Measurement Parameters ot sain Accert data 1 Screen Percent 0x 2 5creen Fercent 40 3 Screen Percent E Reject data Function selection Accert data dl Screen Percent 2 5creen Fercent een Percent lt tt a Reject data 5 5 3 1 1 Accept data Procedure e Select the menu line Accept data by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the action by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e The menu line Return is shown in reverse video on the display e Press the lt Measurement key gt several times to return to the main menu Function selection Function selection Settinss Measurement Parameters Dot sain Accert data 1 Screen Percent Sa 2 5creen Fercent 40 3 Screen Percent off Reject data Printchar acteristic Dot area a I 1 14 E 5 5 3 1 2 Reject data Procedure e Select the menu line Reject data by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the action by pressing the lt Measurement key gt The new data will not be stored previously stored data are retained e The menu line Return is shown in reverse video on the display e Press the lt Measurement key gt several times
109. s the lt Measurement key gt several times to return to the main menu Function selection Settinss Measurement Parameters A Function selection Function selection E White b Dot aain Printcharacteristic Printchar ad shsolute y Dot area Setting of absolute white base Procedure e Select the menu line White base by turning the lt Control ball gt e Activate the selected function by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e Select the white base absolute by turning the lt Control ball gt e Confirm the selection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt The menu line Return is shown in reverse video on the display Press the lt Measurement key gt several times to return to the main menu Function selection Settinss Measurement Parameters White base Dot sain Printchar acteristic Dot area Function selection Function selection Settings i Measurement Parameters a absolute 5 5 2 5 5 2 2 Settings 5 5 3 5 5 3 1 Settings Measurement parameters for dot gain One to three halftone reference values in the range between 0 and 100 can be entered At the upper and lower ends of this range the selected halftone values can be switched off This will be confirmed with lt off gt on the display Entry of halftone reference values Procedure e Select the menu line Dot gain by turning the lt Control ball gt e Activate the selected function by pressing
110. stic e Selection of the desired formula for the calculation of the dot area according to Murray Davies or Yule Nielsen as well as the entry of the Yule Nielsen coefficients for Black Cyan Magenta and Yellow e Entry of the Yule Nielsen coefficient for the calculation of the dot area of printing plate 5 5 1 1 Function selection Procedure e Select the menu line Settings by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the selection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e Select the menu line Measurement parameters by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the selection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e Select the desired menu line by turning the lt Control ball gt e Activate the selected function by pressing the lt Measurement key gt Function selection Function selection Printchar acteristic Dot ares Contrast Trarfins Hue error Greaness Auto function 1 Disease Puto function 2 Device settings Settings Pee a ee Settings 5 5 5 5 1 1 5 5 2 5 5 2 1 5 5 2 2 Measurement parameters for white base Setting of paper white base Procedure e Select the menu line White base by turning the lt Control ball gt e Activate the selected function by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e Select the white base paper by turning the lt Control ball gt e Confirm the selection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt The menu line Return is shown in reverse video on the display e Pres
111. t done is shown for about 1 second Function selection Dot area Return A Deberes TA Density All densities Core ort rence Solid D Solid D Halftone A Ha White measurement done Color Automatic a Color Automatic a Measure Parer white Messure Parer white a u u a a ul a u u a u u Auto function 1 Autos function 2 e Position the measuring aperture on the solid tone patch and initiate a measurement by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e The density value of the solid tone patch is shown on the display e Position the measuring aperture on the halftone patch and initiate a measurement by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e The dot area of the halftone patch is shown on the display Dot area Return A Dot area Return A Dot area Return A Solid Dn 1 30 Solid Dn 1 30 Halftene A A An 92 Color Automatic a Color Automatic a Color Automatic a Measure rarer white Measure Farer white Measure rarer white Densitometric functions 4 8 e Select the menu line Return by turning the lt Control ball gt and press the lt Measurement key gt to return to the main menu Dot area Solid Dn 1 38 Halftone An 764 Color CAutomaticl a Measure Parer white Densitometric functions 4 9 Printing plate The function printing plate is used for measuring the dot area on printing plates for offset printing The ope
112. t s Charge the battery at emperature exceeded room temperature he limit of 50 C during conditions he charging of the battery The ambient emperature was to high 25 Measure different color The same color was Perform the correct measured two times in measuring sequence the trapping function Measure 1st printed color Measure 2nd printed color Measure overprint 26 Measure solid tones first In the Auto functions an Measure first the overprint field has been appropriated solid fields measured before the solid fields 27 Battery charging The battery will be approx 3h charged in less then 3 hours 28 Battery charging The battery will be approx 15h charged in approx 15 hours with low power GretagMacbeth chargers 12V DC 450mA 29 No battery The rechargeable battery Connect rechargeable is not connected battery 32 Battery empty The battery is discharged Connect charger no further operations are possible 33 Battery full The battery is fully Disconnect charger charged Help Message Message on Error source Remede No display 34 Charger connected A charger is connected to the D190 35 Charger disconnected The charger was Connect charger again to disconnected before the fully charge the battery battery was fully charged 39 Charge time out The charging procedure Check battery and replace was not duly completed it if necessary 43 A D failure The valu
113. t the menu line Hue error by turning the lt Control ball gt e Activate the selected function by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e Select the menu line Measure paper white by turning the lt Control ball gt e Position the measuring aperture on the paper white and initiate a measurement by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e The display White measurement done is shown for about 1 second Function selection Hue error Return 7 Hue error Return 7 Density All densities Density difference Dot aain Printcharacteristic S 1 u Sa id H White measurement done Auto function 1 Autos function 2 u u a u u a a al a a u Measure Farer white e Position the measuring aperture on the color patch to be measured and initiate a measurement by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e The hue error H is shown on the display e Select the menu line Return by turning the lt Control ball gt and press the lt Measurement key gt to return to the main menu Hue error Return A Hue error Return A Hue error H OS Measure Farer white Measure Farer white Measure Farer white Densitometric functions 4 12 4 13 Greyness Select paper white or absolute white base under Settings gt Measurement parameters gt White base Procedure e Select the menu line Greyness by turning the lt Control ball gt e Activate the selected function by pressing the lt Measurement key gt
114. teristic under Settings gt Measurement parameters Print characteristic Procedure e Select the menu line Print characteristic by turning the lt Control ball gt e Activate the selected function by pressing the lt Measurement key gt Select the menu line Measure paper white by turning the lt Control ball gt Position the measuring aperture on the paper white and initiate a measurement by pressing the lt Measurement key gt The display White measurement done is shown for about 1 second Function selection Printcharacteristic Return Printcharacteristic Return All densities Solid D Density difference Dot aain Printcharacteristic Halftone Auto function 1 Auto function 2 Settings Grarhic mode Color Automatic Measure Paper white Grarhic mode Color Automatic Measure Parer white ERES an e Position the measuring aperture on the solid tone patch and initiate a measurement by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e The density value of the solid tone patch is shown on the display e Position the measuring aperture on the halftone patches one after the other and initiate the measurements by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e After the measurement of the 100 halftone patch the menu line Graphic mode is shown in reversed video Printcharacteristic Return A Printcharacteristic Return A Printcharacteristic Return A Halftore Halftone Halftore Halftone Halftore Halftore
115. the corresponding instructions in your present manual On your unit the menu display of the function selection may be presented itself for example like this D196 densitometer or like this D19C densitometer with the functions Density Dot gain and Trapping Function selection Function selection Density All densities Density difference Dot sain Printchar acteristic Bot area Contrast Tr arring Hue error Pei i ie ee a a a i EA Auto function 2 Each individual function provided with your densitometer can be temporarily switched of In this case the respective function will not appear in the menu 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 4 1 Documentation structure This operating manual is divided into separate chapters to guide you step by step in the operation of the D190 remission densitometer Most of the examples in this manual are based on the D196 or the equivalent D19C densitometer In the manual you find the description of all functions which can be available in the D19C also those which are not included in the D196 To ensure the correct setting of the instrument and the proper measurement of the densitometric functions it is essential that the instructions are strictly observed User With the conception of the D190 remission densitometer particular attention has been paid to user friendly and easy operation Prerequisite for proper operating is a formal training in the field of printing or reprographic techniques
116. the measuring aperture on the solid tone patch printed first and initiate a measurement by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e The density value of the first solid tone patch is shown on the display e Position the measuring aperture on the solid tone patch printed second and initiate a measurement by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e The density value of the second solid tone patch is shown on the display TraPrina Return A Overerint T _ Color CAutomat ic ta Measure Farer white Trarring Return A De 1 48 D Te Color CAutomat ic ta Measure Farer white Trarfins Return A 1 Solid De 1 40 2 Solid Du 1 30 H C Color CAutomat ic ta Measure Farer white e Position the measuring aperture on the overprint and initiate a measurement by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e The overprint value T is shown on the display e Select the menu line Return by turning the lt Control ball gt and press the lt Measurement key gt to return to the main menu Trarrfins Return A De 1 48 2 Solid Du 1 30 Dverrr int Ti PAX Lolor Automatic u Messure Farer white Trarrfins 1 Solid De 2 Solid Dr OQverrer int Ti Color Automatic u Messure Farer white Densitometric functions 4 12 Hue error Select paper white or absolute white base under Settings gt Measurement parameters gt White base Procedure e Selec
117. tion Settings Measurement Parameters Measurement Parameters Return Printings Plate White base Dot sain Printchar acteristic GON coefficient Dot ares Printing Plate e The entry field for the Yule Nielsen coefficient is shown on the display e Press the lt Measurement key gt the Y N coefficient is shown in reverse video on the display e Enter the Y N coefficient with the lt Control ball gt and confirm the entry by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e The display shows Return in reverse video e Terminate the entry by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e Select the menu line Return with the lt Control ball gt e Press the lt Measurement key gt several times to return to the main menu Settings Messurement Farsmeter Return a Yule Hielsen n V H coefficient a V H coefficient YH coefficient Function selection Settings Yule Nielsen n 1 12 H coefficient 5 5 6 5 5 6 1 5 6 5 6 1 Calibration The unit can be calibrated with paper white base or with absolute white base The desired white base paper white or absolute white can be selected in the menu Settings gt Measurement parameters gt White base Measuring with paper white base is the preferred operating mode in the graphic industry All measurement results are related to paper white The calibration is to be checked once a month and the unit recalibrated if necessary Measurements with absolute wh
118. to return to the main menu Function selection Function selection Accert data 1 Screen percent 2 5creen Fercent 40 3 Screen Percent off Printchar acteristic Dot area a ee 5 5 3 1 5 5 3 1 2 Settings 5 5 4 Measurement parameters for print characteristic Entry of the halftone step wedge graduation in the range between 5 and 99 Presetting for the numerical or graphic representation of the print characteristic 5 5 4 1 Entry of scale graduation Procedure e Select the menu line Print characteristic by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the selection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt Select the menu line Scale graduation by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the selection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt Press the lt Measurement key gt the entry field for the scale graduation is shown in reverse video on the display Enter the desired scale graduation with the lt Control ball gt Terminate the entry by pressing the lt Measurement key gt Select the menu line Return with the lt Control ball gt e Press the lt Measurement key gt several times to return to the main menu Return White base Return A Dot aain Frintchar acteristic Scale graduations 10 Scale graduation MEA Humerical mode E Humerical mode Settinss Return A E Scale sraduation MEA Scale sraduation 5 Scale graduations Se Humerical mode Humerical mode Humerical mode Sett
119. tt Device settings 6 5 6 5 1 6 5 2 User defined functions Procedure e Select the menu line User defined by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the selection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e Select the desired functions by turning the lt Control ball gt e Switch the selected functions on off by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e Select the menu line Accept data by turning the lt Control ball gt and terminate the entry by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e Select the menu line Return by turning the lt Control ball gt and press the lt Measurement key gt several times to return to the main menu e Or select the menu line Reject data by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the action by pressing the lt Measurement key gt The new data will not be stored previously stored data will be retained e Only the functions you have selected are shown on the display Function selection Settinss Device settings Available functions A Function selection Settinss Device settings Available functions User defined Density difference Dot gain Printcharacteristic Function selection Settinss Device settings Available functions User defined Accert data A Density i All densities Density difference Dot aair Printcharacteristic Function selection Settinss Device settings Available functions User defined Function selection Settinss Device settings
120. ture on the solid tone patch and initiate a measurement by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e The density value of the solid tone patch is shown on the display Dot aain Return A Dot aain Return A Halftone 20 G Halftone 40x G mem Color Automatic a Messure Farer white Color Automatic a Messure Farer white Densitometric functions 4 6 e Position the measuring aperture on the 80 halftone patch and initiate a measurement by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e The display shows the dot gain of the 80 halftone patch e Position the measuring aperture on the 40 halftone patch and initiate a measurement by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e The display shows the dot gain of the 40 halftone patch e Select the menu line Return by turning the lt Control ball gt and press the lt Measurement key gt to return to the main menu Dot sain Return A slid De 1 48 Halftone Ge A Color Automatic u Measure Farer white Dot sain Return A D 1 48 G 7 G 11 Color Automatic u Measure Farer white Dot aain slid Dc 1 48 eae Ge 724 ce G 1 1 Color Automatic u Measure Farer white Densitometric functions 4 7 Print characteristic Select automatic or manual filter selection under Settings Color or in the selected densitometric function under the menu line Color Enter the measurement parameters for the print charac
121. veral times to return to the main menu The new functions are shown on the display Function selection Hew Functions Hew Functions Return 4 Please enter Pass nter FA ord Function released Message d Hew Functions Too OO A e E Device settings 6 5 3 6 6 Setting protection In the D19C you can protect the settings by means of a password optional feature which is not included in all instruments Tor If the settings are protected you will be able to enter the menu Settings only by using a ron password Please don t lose this password Otherwise please contact your GretagMacbeth representive Refer to 5 1 1 2 for entering the settings using the password protection 6 6 1 Activate the setting protection Procedure Select the menu line Setting protection by turning the lt Control ball gt Activate the selected function by pressing the lt Measurement key gt Select the menu line Protection on off by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the selection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e Select lt on gt or lt off gt by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the selection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt If your selection is lt on gt you have to define the password Select the menu line Code by turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the selection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e Select the characters of the password by turning the lt Co
122. y to recalibrate the densitometer e The sign V behind the calibration values on the display indicates that the measured values are within the specified tolerance Function selection 6 02 5 0 6 02 0 12 Function selection Settings Settings e After the color Yellow has been measured and if all calibration values are within the specified tolerance the graphics bar will jump to the menu line Return e Press the lt Measurement key gt several times to return to the main menu Function selection ettinss Calibration absolute Return a Check calibration Hew calibration a 5 7 Printer The D190 remission densitometer can be connected to different types of printers or computers The D190 and the printer must be configured correctly NE e Printout of measuring results refer to chapter 4 1 4 e Baudrate setting refer to chapter 5 8 1 Handshake setting refer to chapter 5 8 2 e Baudrate setting of printer e Handshake setting of printer e Data format setting of printer e Printer or PC selection The PC protocol does not contain control characters for the printer escape sequences If your printer can not be selected in the D190 you can select a similar printer e g a printer of the same printer manufacturer If print results are bad with this selection please select PC the printouts should be good but without any graphics e Selection of printer protocol e Entry of user specif
123. y turning the lt Control ball gt and confirm the selection by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e Select the desired language by turning the lt Control ball gt e Activate the selected language by pressing the lt Measurement key gt e The graphic bar then jumps to the menu line Return e Press the lt Measurement key gt several times to return to the main menu Settings Decimal Places 2 Available functions English 7 Turn dispelas nu Se as 2 Date and time tds Available functions ll Italiano pettina Protection Transport protection Date and time Lansuase Service u u u a u u Er ad Procedure to refind the menu language MES In case you get lost in a foreign language carry out the following steps to refind the language selection menu Procedure I Press the lt measuring key gt for about 15 seconds the menu language is shown on the display Il Select the desired language and press the lt Measurement key gt Device settings 6 12 6 12 2 Help 7 1 Texts in a foreign language 7 2 No measurements can be performed 7 3 Desired function cannot be found 7 4 Doubtful measuring results 7 5 Bad readability of the display 7 6 Printer does not print or no communication with the computer 7 7 Messages 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 Help Texts in a foreign language Procedure to refind the menu Language refer to 6 12 2 No measurements can be performed No measurements can be perform

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