EasyTrax Setup and Operation
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Operation
You should refer to the online help in the software application for procedures on creating and selecting
color bars and jobs. The following instructions describe the procedures required to measure a color bar
and spot color.
Caution:
Moving parts – please keep hands clear when the read head is in motion.
Note:
The operator should have received training appropriate for this system.
Measuring a Color Bar
1.
Open a job from the Press Tool application.
2.
Position the press sheet on the table and measure paper for the selected job.
3.
Move the read head to the home position of the table.
4.
Press the
Laser
button on the read head to check for proper alignment of the color bar.
Align the sheet as required using the paper stop alignment tabs and then press the
Laser
button again to turn it off.
5.
Select the
Measure
(scan) button
in the Press Tool or press the
Measure
button on
the read head to start the measurement.
Once the measurement has been initiated, the “green” light on the read head changes to
“flashing green”, indicating a scan is in progress. After the color bar is scanned,
measurement results are reported to the computer monitor.
Refer to the software online help or the software quick start guide for additional information.
Note:
You can abort a measurement in progress by pressing the
Measure
button on the read
head, or by selecting the
Cancel
(scan) button
in the Press Tool.
Measuring a Spot Color
1.
Select the
Measure
(spot) button
in the Press Tool.
2.
Position the read head reticule over the spot color to measure as previously explained.
3.
Press the
Measure
button on the read head. The read head moves forward and takes a
measurement of the spot. The measurement results are then display in the application.
Measure button
CAUTION:
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
