Introduction to the CMS Option Tool. Xerox 490
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CMS Option Tool
This chapter details the CMS Option Tool. Operations performed with the CMS Option Tool are discussed here. For detailed information on Calibration, please see the remaining chapters of the Color Management Guide.
Introduction to the CMS Option Tool
Listed below are the common uses of the CMS Option Tool:
• Print a Colorithmic pattern: Use this option to print a colorithmic pattern to be used for color conversion.
• Create calibration data: Use this option to create data to be used for calibration.
• Create custom paper settings: Use this option when using a paper type other than the standard types listed.
• Create custom ink settings: Use this option to create CMYK ink settings to be used other than the two standard types listed.
• Download Paper Information: Use this option to download paper settings that are registered in the CMS Option Tool.
• Backup and restore paper information: Use this option to backup and restore paper settings that are saved in the CMS Option tool.
Measuring devices
The following measuring devices are supported by the Xerox 490/980 Color Continuous Feed
Printing System:
• iCColor
• DTP70
• Eye-One iSis
Although the above measuring devices are supported, it is recommended that you use the X-
Rite Eye-One iSis measuring device with the Xerox 490/980 Color Continuous Feed Printing
System. For instructions in this guide, the X-Rite Eye-One iSis is the measuring device preferred.
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Install the CMS Option Tool
1.
Insert the CMS Option Tool CD into the CD-ROM of the remote PC.
2.
Double click [setup.exe]. The setup wizard will open.
3.
Select [Next].
4.
Allow the CMS Option Tool to install in the default location [C:\Program Files\Xerox\CMS
Option Tool], select [Next].
5.
Specify a folder name or select the Program Folder where the program icon will be added and select [Next].
6.
Select [Next] again. The installation will begin. When installation is complete, a dialog box will appear.
7.
Select [Finish].To begin using the CMS Option Tool, select the icon on the GUI to open the
CMS Option tool dialog box.The tool will display similar to the following:
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CMS Option tool tab menus
The following tabs are located on the CMS Option Tool window.
• Print Colorimetric Pattern
• Create Calibration Data
• Custom Paper
• Custom Ink Characteristic
• Paper Information
CMS Option Tool
After the installation
When the installation is complete, start the PC-GUI to ensure that the CMS Option Tool installed properly. The CMS Option Tool button will be displayed on the GUI.
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Cancelling the installation
If you wish to cancel the installation process, select [Cancel]. Select [Yes] to cancel installation.
Then select [Finish]. The following dialog box will appear.
Uninstall the CMS Option Tool
To uninstall the CMS Option tool, select [Start: Settings: Control Panel] Then select [Add/
Remove Programs] and select the CMS Option Tool. If this is unsuccessful, use the following instructions to uninstall the CMS Option Tool.
1.
Insert the CMS Option Tool CD into the CD-ROM of the remote PC being used.
2.
Double-click [setup.exe]. The setup wizard will display.
3.
Select [Remove] and select [Next].
4.
Select [OK]. The uninstallation will begin.
5.
Select [Finish].
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Using the CMS Option Tool
The CMS tool can be used for a variety of tasks. The most common task is printing a colorimetric pattern to be used for calibration. The following sections explain how to use the options on the CMS Option tool. Detailed instructions on how to perform calibration can be found in the later chapters of this guide.
Print Colorimetric Pattern
Use the Print Colorimetric Pattern tab to print a desired colorimetric pattern for use when performing calibration. Before you print a colorimetric pattern, you may have to login. Doubleclick the [Xerox 980 Color Continuous] and enter your username and password.
The colorimetric pattern print is used to calibrate the printing system. If you have a simplex configuration, a total of six copies will print of the colorimetric pattern will be printed. Three copies each of the Error Diffusion and three copies of the Halftone Dot will be printed. The name of each print will be printed along with the pattern print. If it is a simplex machine, the word “Upstream” will also be printed.
If you have a duplex configuration, a total of 12 prints will be printed. There will be three prints for each of the Error Diffusion and the Halftone dot for the Upstream printer and three each of the downstream printer. The name of the print (Error Diffusion or Halftone Dot) will be printed at the bottom of each pattern along with the words “Upstream” or “Downstream” to identify the printer.
Once the patterns are printed, select the best copy of each of the prints. You will need to cut out one print of each to be used for calibration. It is important when you cut the print that the lead edge is neatly and evenly trimmed.
How to print a colorimetric pattern
1.
Select the CMS Option Tool icon from the PC-GUI.
2.
Select the [Print Colorimetric Pattern] tab.
3.
Using the options on the window, make the desired selections. It is recommended that you use the X-Rite Eye-One iSis as your measuring device. For more information on these selections, refer to the following information in this section for a detailed description of options.
4.
Select [Print].
5.
The colorimetric pattern will be printed. A window will appear asking if you wish to continue. Select [Yes]. In the following window, select [OK].
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The following explains options available under the [Print Colorimetric Pattern] tab:
Printer Configuration
Simplex/Duplex
Upstream Printer Name
Downstream Printer
Name
Colorimetric Pattern
Make a selection depending on what printer configuration you have.
Select [Simplex] for simplex machines, [Duplex] for duplex configured machines.
The name of the first printing system is displayed here.
The name of the second printer, if you have a duplex configuration.
Note
The following three options are for conversion use with a new paper setting:
[DTP70]
[iCColor]
Use this option for color conversion on the DTP70. Select this option when you are using the DTP70 color measuring device and wish to create a colorimetric pattern for the color conversion table.
Use this option for color conversion when using ICCOLOR. Select this option when you are using the iCColor color measuring device and wish to create a colorimetric pattern for the color conversion table.
[Eye-One iSis] Use this option for color conversion on the Eye-One iSis. Select this option when you are using the Eye-One iSis color measuring device and wish to create a colorimetric pattern for the color conversion table. This is the recommended measuring device.
Note
The following four options are for calibration use for daily ads:
[DTP70] Select this when using the DTP70 color measuring device and need a colorimetric pattern for calibration.
[ICCOLOR]
[Eye-One iSis]
[Print]
Select this when using the iCColor color measuring device and need a colorimetric pattern for calibration.
Select this when using the Eye-One iSis color measuring device and need a colorimetric pattern for calibration. This is the recommended measuring device.
Select this to print the chosen colorimetric pattern.
Layout files for the colorimetric patterns
The layout files for the colorimetric patterns are stored in the same folder where the CMS
Option Tool is located. The default location is:
C:\Program Files\Xerox\CMS Option Tool\ReferenceFiles
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Selecting a layout file
Each layout file is dependent upon the desired measuring purpose. The layout file chosen will appear on the printed colorimetric pattern. The following table displays the measuring purpose and the name of the layout file that should be chosen:
Color Conversion Layout Files
ICCOLOR: iCColor.rnd.xml
Calibration iCColor_up_Calib.rnd_1.xml
iCColor_up_Calib.rnd_2.xml
iCColor_up_Calib.rnd_3.xml
iCColor_dn_Calib.rnd_1.xml
iCColor_dn_Calib.rnd_2.xml
iCColor_dn_Calib.rnd_3.xml
DTP70: DTP70.rnd.xml (all three prints are in one file)
Calibration DTP70_up_Calib.rnd_1.xml
DTP70_up_Calib.rnd_2.xml
DTP70_up_Calib.rnd_3.xml
DTP70_dn_Calib.rnd_1.xml
DTP70_dn_Calib.rnd_2.xml
DTP70_dn_Calib.rnd_3.xml
Eye-One iSis: EyeOneiSis.rnd.xml
Calibration EyeOneiSis_up_Calib.rnd_1.xml
EyeOneiSis_up_Calib.rnd_2.xml
EyeOneiSis_up_Calib.rnd_3.xml
EyeOneiSis_dn_Calib.rnd_1.xml
EyeOneiSis_dn_Calib.rnd_2.xml
EyeOneiSis_dn_Calib.rnd_3.xml
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Create Calibration Data
Use the Create Calibration Data tab to create a table to be used for calibration. This table is generated based on measured colorimetric data. Select [Resource Set at Destination] to send color resources to the printer.
How to Create Calibration Data
1.
Select the CMS Option Tool icon from the PC-GUI.
2.
Select the [Create Calibration Data] tab.
3.
Select the Paper Name from the pull-down menu.
4.
Select the desired data file for the printer(s). When selecting the data file for Halftone Dot, the file will be *.ht. When selecting the data file for Error Diffusion, the file will be *.ed.
Select the first file for each.
5.
Select the Resource and set at destination or leave as System Default.
6.
Select [Execute].
For a detailed description of options on these selections, refer to the information in the following section.
Select the paper type
All standard and registered types of paper will be listed. Select a paper type from this option.
Plain paper and Special paper are considered standard. All other paper types must be registered through the Custom Paper option.
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Specify data file
Use this option to select a data file to be applied to the desired printer. If you are using a duplex configuration, the first printer is referred to as [Upstream], the second printer is referred to as
[Downstream].
Use the following information to select the correct data file.
Upstream printer
• For Halftone Dot: Select [Browse] to specify the halftone dot data for the printer. The file will be named *.ht
• For Error Diffusion: Select [Browse] to specify the error diffusion data for the printer. The file will be named *.ed
Downstream Printer
• For Halftone Dot: Select [Browse] to specify the halftone dot data for the printer. The file will be named *.ht
• For Error Diffusion: Select [Browse] to specify the error diffusion data for the printer. The file will be named *.ed
Resource set at destination
Select the desired resource to be used as a color resource when downloaded for printing.
Execute
Select this option to generate calibration data.
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Custom Paper
Use the Custom Paper tab to create a color conversion table to be used for custom paper. This table is based on measured colorimetric values from the data file. A color conversion table can also be created for halftone dot and error diffusion. When [Resource Set at Destination] is selected, color resources for a custom paper are sent to the printer. When you create a custom paper, you must make the following selections:
Paper Name
Select a paper name from the pull-down list or enter a new name for the custom paper to be used.
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Specify data file
Use this option to select a data file to be applied to the desired printer. If you are using a duplex configuration, the first printer is referred to as [Upstream], the second printer is referred to as
[Downstream].
Use the following information to select the correct data file.
Upstream printer
• For Halftone Dot: Select [Browse] to specify the halftone dot data for the printer.
• For Error Diffusion: Select [Browse] to specify the error diffusion data for the printer.
Downstream Printer
• For Halftone Dot: Select [Browse] to specify the halftone dot data for the printer.
• For Error Diffusion: Select [Browse] to specify the error diffusion data for the printer.
Colorimetric value data for sides
Use this option to choose if the same data file will be used for Upstream and Downstream. If different data files should be applied, select the check box.
Select CMYK
The selected CMYK ink attributes are registered and used to create a color conversion table for the selected custom paper.
Download paper information
Use this option to download the paper information to the printer.
Resource Set at Destination of Downloading
Select this option if you choose to allow the resources to be set at the download destination.
Execute
Select this option to generate a color conversion table for the custom paper.
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Registering Custom Paper
To register custom paper:
1.
Enter the Paper Setting. Set Paper Length to 18 inches.
2.
Select a colorimetric pattern for color conversion. For color conversion, use Eye-One iSis.
3.
The colorimetric pattern will be printed for color conversion. Select [Print] and then select
[OK].
4.
Select [OK] in the CMS Option Tool window.
5.
Cut out the pattern along the dotted line. Halftone Dot, Error Diffusion, and Upstream/
Downstream. Lead edge black bar and left edge are critical.
6.
Measure the patterns using the Eye-One iSis.
a.
Connect to the Eye-One iSis and switch on the power.
b.
Select [Start/Programs/X-Rite/ColorPort/ColorPort1.5.3/ColorPort 1.5.3].
c.
Select [Measure Target] tab.
d.
Select [EyeOneiSis.rnd] under Target.
e.
Select [X-Rite Eye-One iSis] under Measurement Device.
f.
Select [Connect].
g.
Select [No Filter].
h.
Insert the Halftone Dot pattern, and select [Close].
i.
Select [OK] when measurement is successful.
j.
Select [Save Data...].
k.
Select [CGATS] then select [Save].
l.
Save the file as eyeoneisis_up_ht.txt in the My Documents directory.
m. Select [Clear Data...].
n.
Repeat the previous steps for Error Diffusion pattern.
o.
Save file as eyeoneisis_up_ed.txt.
7.
In the CMS Option Tool window, select the [Custom Paper] tab.
8.
Enter the Media name in the “Enter or select the paper name” field.
9.
Browse to the data files that you have created, under “Specify a measured value data file.”
There is a data file for Upstream and a data file for Downstream.
10. Select [T01] in the “Select the CMYK ink characteristic” drop down menu. T01 is General printing and T02 is for Newspapers.
11. Select [Download the paper information to the printer].
12. Select [OK] in the CMS Option Tool window.
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Custom Ink Characteristic
Use the Custom Ink Characteristic tab to specify information for a new custom ink.
If you specify the International Color Consortium (ICC) profile and paper to be used, you can create a color conversion table for converting CMYK specifics in the profile to the printer.
How to Create Custom Ink Characteristic
1.
Select the CMS Option Tool icon from the PC-GUI.
2.
Select the [Custom Ink Characteristic] tab.
3.
Enter the name of the CMYK ink characteristic.
4.
Select [Browse] to specify the ICC profile name that indicated the CMYK ink characteristic.
5.
Select one or more paper types to add to the CMYK ink characteristic registration in the
Specify Paper section.
6.
Select the check box to allow you to select the resources when downloaded in the
Download paper information section.
7.
Select [Execute]. Selecting the execute button will generate a color conversion table. If resources are to be set at destination, then color resources are downloaded to the printer.
Paper Information
Use the Paper Information window to view and make changes to saved paper settings.
How to view Paper Information
1.
Select the CMS Option Tool icon from the PC-GUI.
2.
Select the [Paper Information] tab.
3.
A majority of this window is read-only. The following information explains in detail the options available on this window.
Paper name
The paper names specified in Custom Paper are displayed. There are two generally supported papers also listed, plain and special. All paper types are listed here.
Printer name
The printer names that are registered in the GUI are displayed here. You can change the name in the Properties dialog box.
CMYK ink characteristics
The registered ink characteristics are listed here.
Measurement time
All data from each color measurement is generated and these dates are listed here.
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Comment
Any registered comments are listed in the properties of paper information.
Download Paper Information
Paper information can be downloaded to the printer. Select the paper information from the list and select [Download]. A confirmation window will appear, select [Yes] to proceed. The color resource of the selected paper information will download and be sent to the printer.
You can download paper information with calibration data to the printer. This data is generated using previously generated calibration files and color measurement data. This data is specific to the paper that is selected in the paper information list.
Select the check box and select a resource to be used when downloaded. Select any paper information and then select [Download].
Change Paper Properties
To display the properties of a paper registered in the CMS Option tool, select [Properties]. The window that displays is available to edit. The following options are available to change.
Paper name
The paper name displays.
Printer name
The printer name that has been registered on the GUI is displayed. The printer name can be changed.
Standard/Custom paper
The paper name of either the standard or custom paper is displayed here.
Measurement time
All data from each color measurement is generated and these dates are listed here.
Resource creation time
The date and time when a color resource file has been created will be displayed.
Calibration On/Off
If calibration data is enabled or disabled, it will be displayed here.
Calibration mode
The calibration mode will be displayed here depending on if the configuration is for simplex or duplex.
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CMYK ink characteristics
The registered ink characteristics are listed here. If you wish to rename or delete a characteristic, right-click on the specific characteristic. Printer defaults cannot be renamed or deleted.
Ink name
The ink names are listed here.
ICC Profile
The ICC profile names that are specified in the Custom Ink Characteristics are listed here.
Comment
Any additional paper information, or other information that is necessary can be added in the
Comment field. Any information in the comment field will be displayed in the Custom Ink
Characteristics list.
Save
All paper information that has been changed will be saved when this option is selected. All previously saved information will be lost.
Save As
Paper information will be saved as a name that you specify.
Close
This option will close the Paper Properties window.
Delete Paper information
Paper information can be deleted from the paper information list. To delete paper information, select the desired item and select [Delete]. A confirmation window will appear. Select [Yes] to delete the color resource of the paper information. Select [No] to cancel this operation.
Backup paper information
Paper information can be backed up to a disk. Information such as the user-defined paper information and CMYK ink characteristics and ICC Profile can be saved.
When you select to backup this information, a directory is automatically generated with the following name:
CMSProfilesYYYYMMDDhhmm
Select [Backup] and a confirmation window will appear. Select [Save to] and enter a directory where the information will be saved. Select [OK] and a confirmation window will appear.
Select [Yes] to backup the paper information into the desired directory. Select [No] to cancel this option.
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Restore of paper information
Paper information can be restored if it was backed up. If this option is selected, it will overwrite the current information.
Select [Restore] and a confirmation window will appear. Select [Save to] and enter a directory where the information will be saved. Select [OK] and a confirmation window will appear.
Color Resource Management
The Color Resource Management provides functions to create, edit, take out and delete color resource files, as well as functions to copy between resources. It is also possible to create, copy, rename, and delete resource sets.
1.
Open Resource Management.
2.
Select [Color Resource].
3.
Select the Media Directory, select [Local PC].
4.
On the left side, open the following path: [C:\Program Files\CF_CMS Tool\Printer Profiles]
5.
On the right side: a.
Highlight [HPA_PRINTER1.cntl].
b.
Right click and select [Import].
c.
Select [HPA_980] and select [OK].
d.
A popup window will appear asking if you wish to overwrite the file, select [Yes].
6.
On the left side: a.
Highlight [HPA_Printer2.cntl].
b.
Right click and select [Import].
c.
Select [HPA_980] and select [OK].
d.
A pop-up window will appear asking if you wish to overwrite the file, select [Yes].
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Prepare for Color
Calibration
This chapter discusses what needs to be done before the procedures in the remaining chapters of the Color Management Guide are performed. A method of determining if you are able to skip
sections of Chapter 4 is also provided.
It is important to follow the sections of this chapter in order.
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