Spectrodensitometer
FD-7/FD-5
E Instruction Manual
Please read before using the instrument.

Safety Symbols
The following symbols are used in this manual to prevent accidents which may occur as result of incorrect use of
the instrument.

Denotes a sentence regarding a safety warning or note.
Read the sentence carefully to ensure safe and correct use.
Denotes a prohibited operation.
The operation must never been performed.
Denotes an instruction.
The instruction must be strictly adhered to.
Denotes a prohibited operation.
Never disassemble the instrument.
Denotes an instruction.
Always disconnect the AC adapter from the AC outlet.
Denotes a sentence regarding precaution for LED.
Read the sentence carefully to ensure safe and correct use.

Trademarks•	“basICColor” and “basICColor catch all” are registered trademarks of basICColor GmbH.
Notes on this Manual•	Copying or reproduction of all or part of the contents of this manual without KONICA MINOLTA’s permission isstrictly prohibited.
• The contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice.
•	Every effort has been made in the preparation of this manual to ensure the accuracy of its contents. However,should you have any questions or find any errors, please contact a KONICA MINOLTA authorized-service facility.
•	KONICA MINOLTA will not accept any responsibility for consequences arising from the use of the instrument.

iSafety Precautions
To ensure correct use of this instrument, read the following points carefully and adhere to them.
After you have read this manual, keep it in a safe place where it can be referred to anytime a question arises.

WARNING(Failure to adhere to the following points may result in deathor serious injury.)

Do not use the instrument in places where
flammable or combustible gases (gasolineetc.) are present. Doing so may cause a fire.
Firmly push the power plug completely into
the outlet. If the power plug is not pushedcompletely in, it may cause a fire or electric
shock.
Do not place lenses, mirrored objects, or
optical elements in the optical path of the
UV-LED beam. The LED light will befocused and may damage your eyes or causea fire or injury. So the above does not
happen inadvertently, make the environment
behind the target one that blocks LED light,
such as a wall.
Do not look directly into the LED light.
Doing so may damage your eyes.
In the event that the battery leaks, take thefollowing actions.
• Immediately move the instrument awayfrom any open flames. There is a risk offire or explosion from the leaked fluid or
gas igniting.
• If the leaked fluid gets in the eyes,
immediately and thoroughly wash the eyeswith clean water, such as tap water,
without rubbing them and then seek
medical attention.
• Do not taste the leaked fluid or put it inyour mouth. In such a case, immediately
wash the mouth with tap water and consult
a physician.
• If the leaked fluid is on the body or clothes,thoroughly wash it off with water.

Always use the AC adapter supplied as astandard accessory or the optional AC
adapter, and connect it to an AC outlet of the
rated voltage and frequency. If an AC
adapter other than those specified by
KONICA MINOLTA is used, it may resultin damage to the unit, fire or electric shock.
If the instrument will not be used for a longtime, disconnect the AC adapter from theAC outlet. Accumulated dirt or water on theprongs of the AC adapter’s plug may cause afire and should be removed.
Do not disassemble or modify the
instrument or the AC adapter. Doing so may
cause a fire or electric shock.
Take special care not to allow liquid or
metal objects to enter the instrument. Doingso may cause a fire or electric shock. Should
liquid or metal objects enter the instrument,
turn the power OFF immediately, disconnect
the AC adapter from the AC outlet, andcontact the nearest KONICA MINOLTA
authorized-service facility.
The instrument should not be operated if it
is damaged or the AC adapter is damaged,
or if smoke or odd smells occur. Doing so
may cause a fire. In such situations, turn the
power OFF immediately, disconnect the AC
adapter from the AC outlet and contact thenearest KONICA MINOLTA authorizedservice facility.
Do not insert or disconnect the AC adapter
with wet hands. Doing so may cause electric
shock.

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CAUTION(Failure to adhere to the following points may result in injury
or damage to the instrument or other property.)

Do not perform measurement with thespecimen measuring port directed towards
your eyes. Doing so may damage your eyes.

Setup the environment so there is an outlet
near the instrument and the power plug canbe easily plugged in and unplugged.

Use caution not to get your hands stuckin the instrument’s opening and closing
sections. Doing so may result in an injury.

When cleaning the instrument, unplug thepower plug from the outlet. Not doing so
may cause electric shock.

Do not seal the instrument’s air vent (referto page E-14) with tape or any other materials.
Doing so may cause a fire.

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this KONICA MINOLTA instrument.
This instrument is a compact, lightweight, portable fluorescent spectrodensitometer perfect for the printing anddigital imaging industries, and it can measure both color and density in a single unit.
Packing materials of the productBe sure to keep all packing materials used for shipping the product (cardboard box, cushioning material, plastic
bags, etc.).
This instrument is a precision measuring instrument. When transporting the instrument to a service facility for
maintenance or for other reasons, be sure to use the packing materials to minimize shock or vibration.
If the packing materials are lost or damaged, contact a KONICA MINOLTA authorized-service facility.

Notes on Use
Always use the instrument correctly. If the instrument is used in a manner not described in this instruction manual, it
may cause injury, electrocution, or damage to the instrument itself.

❙❙Operating Environment
Use the instrument at an ambient temperature between 10°C and 35°C and a relative humidity between 30% and 85% (at35°C) with no condensation.
Be sure to use the instrument within these ranges. Do not use it in areas of rapid temperature changes.
• Do not leave the instrument in direct sunlight or near heat sources such as stoves, etc. The internal temperatureof the instrument may become much higher than the ambient temperature in such cases.
• Do not use the instrument in areas where dust, cigarette smoke, or chemical gases are present. Doing so may
cause deterioration in performance or a breakdown.
• Do not use the instrument near equipment which produces a strong magnetic field (such as speakers etc.).
• The instrument belongs to pollution level 2 products (equipment which may cause temporary electrical hazards
due to contamination or condensation or products which are used in such an environment).
• Do not use the instrument at altitudes higher than 2,000 m.
• The instrument and the AC adapter supplied as a standard accessory have been designed exclusively for indoor
use. They should never be used outdoors because rain or other factors may damage the instrument.

❙❙Measurement• Do not allow dirt or dust to enter the instrument’s port. Be sure that the specimen measuring port is always
covered by either the Protection Glass or Polarization Filter.
• When not using the instrument for a long period of time, blow off dirt or dust on the Protection Glass with ablower before use.
• When using the instrument for long periods of time, the measurement value may change depending on changes
in the environment. Therefore, in order to achieve accurate measurements, we recommend that white calibration
be done regularly using the White Calibration Plate.

❙❙White Calibration Plate• The White Calibration Plate must be used in combination with the instrument that bears the same pairing
number.
• The calibration data for the White Calibration Plate was measured at 23°C.
• To achieve the highest accuracy when measuring absolute values (colorimetric values), calibration andmeasurement should be performed at 23°C.
• Do not allow the White Calibration Plate (FD-A06) to get scratched or stained.
• When not using the White Calibration Plate, always place it in the Soft Case (FD-A05), a standard accessory,and use care so the White Calibration Plate is not exposed to ambient light or dust.

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❙❙Protection Glass• The measurement value will be affected if the glass portion of the Protection Glass is dirty. Use care not to let
it get dirty. If there is dust or dirt on it, use a blower to blow it off or gently wipe it with a soft, clean dry cloth.
Never use solvents such as thinner or benzene.
• The Protection Glass should be removed from the instrument only to replace it with the Polarization Filter.
• When not attached to the instrument, be sure to store the Protection Glass carefully so that it does not get lostand protect it from dust or scratching.

❙❙Polarization Filter• When not attached to the instrument, be sure to store the Polarization Filter carefully and protect it from dust or
scratching.

❙❙Target Mask
• Do not touch the Target Mask’s port by hand, let it get dirty, or scratch it.
• When not using the Target Mask, place it in the Soft Case (FD-A05), a standard accessory, and use care so theTarget Mask is not exposed to ambient light or dust.

❙❙Ruler (FD-7 only)• A coating to improve sliding has been applied to the sliding surface. If there is dust or dirt on it, use a blower toblow it off or gently wipe it with a soft, clean dry cloth. Never use solvents such as thinner or benzene.

❙❙Illuminance Adapter (FD-7 only)• The Illuminance Adapter must be used in combination with the instrument that bears the same pairing number.
• Do not allow the Illuminance Adapter (FD-A03) to get dirty or scratched.
• When not using the Illuminance Adapter, always place it in the Soft Case (FD-A05), a standard accessory, anduse care so the Illuminance Adapter is not exposed to ambient light or dust.

❙❙Power Source• When the instrument is not being used, turn the power switch OFF.
• Charge the instrument using the AC adapter or from a PC via the USB cable.
• Always use the AC adapter supplied as a standard accessory and connect it to an AC outlet of the rated voltage
and frequency. Use an AC power supply of the rated supply voltage (within ±10%).

❙❙System• Do not subject the instrument to strong impacts or vibrations. Doing so may cause deterioration in performanceor a breakdown.
• Since the specimen measuring port is an extremely precise optical component, great care should be taken toprevent it from getting dirty or exposing it to impacts. Be sure that the specimen measuring port is always kept
covered by either the Protection Glass or Polarization Filter, even when the instrument is not being used.
• The instrument may cause interference if used near a television, radio, etc.
• When the instrument is exposed to strong external static electricity, the LCD may go blank or the measurement
result may not be displayed properly. If the instrument is communicating with an external device, thecommunication may be interrupted. In these cases, turn the power OFF and then turn it ON again. If blacksmudges appear on the LCD, wait until they disappear naturally.
• When turning the power OFF and then ON again, wait several seconds after turning the power OFF.

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❙❙Internal Lithium-Ion Battery• The number of possible measurements per charge with the internal lithium-ion battery is 2,000. (When new, fully
charged)• When purchased, the battery is not charged. Refer to page E-25 “Connecting the AC Adapter” and charge it
correctly.
• Charge the battery at a temperature from 0°C to 40°C.
• The internal lithium-ion battery is fully charged in about 3.6 hours. There is no worry about overcharging the battery.
Notes• Do not try to replace the internal lithium-ion battery yourself. Contact a KONICA MINOLTA authorized-service
facility.

Notes on Storage• The instrument should be stored at a temperature between 0°C and 45°C and a relative humidity between 0%
and 85% (at 35°C) with no condensation. Do not store the instrument in areas subject to high temperatures,
high humidity, sudden changes in temperature, or where freezing or condensation may occur, because thesecircumstances may cause a breakdown. We recommended you store the instrument with a drying agent at atemperature around 20°C.
• Do not leave the instrument inside a car such as in the cabinet or trunk. Otherwise, the temperature and/or humidity may exceed the allowable range for storage during midsummer or midwinter, resulting in a
breakdown.
• Keep the packing materials used for shipment and use them to transport the instrument. This protects the
instrument from sudden changes in temperature and from vibration and shock.
• Do not store the instrument in areas where dust, cigarette smoke, or chemical gases are present. Doing so may
cause deterioration in performance or a breakdown.
• If dust enters inside the specimen measuring port, the instrument cannot measure accurately. Be sure that the
specimen measuring port is always covered by either the Protection Glass or Polarization Filter even when notusing the instrument. When not using the instrument, place it in the Soft Case (FD-A05), a standard accessory,for storage.
• The White Calibration Plate (FD-A06) and the Illuminance Adapter (FD-A03) (FD-7 only) may become
discolored if left exposed to light. Therefore, except when using them, always store them so they are notexposed to ambient light.
• Be sure to keep all packing materials (cardboard box, cushioning material, plastic bags, etc.). They can be used
to protect the instrument during transportation to the service facility for maintenance (re-calibration etc.).
• When not using the instrument for a long period of time, we recommend you give the instrument an auxiliary
charge every year to protect the battery from overdischarge.

Notes on Cleaning• When the instrument is dirty, wipe it with a soft, clean dry cloth. Never use solvents such as thinner or benzene.
• When the White Calibration Plate (FD-A06) is dirty, wipe it with a soft, clean dry cloth. If dirt is difficult toremove, wipe it off with a cloth dampened with commercially available lens cleaning solution. Then remove
the solution with a cloth dampened with water, and leave the plate to dry.
• Should the instrument break down, do not try to disassemble and repair it by yourself. Contact a KONICAMINOLTA authorized-service facility.

Disposal Method• Make sure that the instrument, its accessories, and the packing materials are either disposed of or recycledcorrectly in accordance with local laws and regulations.

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Table of Contents
Before Using theInstrument

Safety Symbols… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… i

Safety Precautions……………………………………………………………………………………… E-1
Introduction… ………………………………………………………………………………………… E-3
Notes on Use… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… E-3
Notes on Storage……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… E-5
Notes on Cleaning… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… E-5
Disposal Method… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… E-5

Preparation

Chapter 1 - Before Using the Instrument… ………………………………………………………… E-9Standard Accessories… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… E-10
Optional Accessories… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… E-11
System Diagram… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… E-12
Names and Functions of Parts………………………………………………………………………………………………… E-13

Preparation for
Measurement

Chapter 2 - Preparation… ………………………………………………………………………… E-17
White Calibration Plate… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… E-18
Attaching/Removing the Target Mask………………………………………………………………………………………… E-19
Changing between Protection Glass and Polarization Filter… ……………………………………………………………… E-21
Attaching/Removing the Illuminance Adapter (FD-7-only Accessory)… …………………………………………………… E-23
Ruler (FD-7-only Accessory)… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… E-24
Connecting the AC Adapter…………………………………………………………………………………………………… E-25
Turning Power ON/OFF… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… E-27

AppendixTroubleshooting

Other Functions

Measurement

Chapter 3 - Preparation for Measurement………………………………………………………… E-29

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Flow of Measurement… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… E-30
Zero Calibration (necessary for Polarization Filter only)… ………………………………………………………………… E-31
White Calibration……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… E-32
Select Measurement Function………………………………………………………………………………………………… E-33
Setting the Measurement Conditions… ……………………………………………………………………………………… E-34

Chapter 4 - Measurement…………………………………………………………………………… E-83
Density Measurement

FD-7

FD-5

(

)………………………………………………… E-85

Dot Area Ratio Measurement

FD-7

FD-5

(

)………………………………………………… E-87

Dot Gain Measurement

FD-7

FD-5

(

)………………………………………………… E-89

Trapping Measurement

FD-7

FD-5

(

)………………………………………………… E-92

Density Difference Measurement

FD-7

FD-5

(

)………………………………………………… E-94

PS Plate Dot Area Ratio Measurement

FD-7

FD-5

…………………………………………… E-96

PS Plate Dot Gain Measurement

FD-7

FD-5

…………………………………………… E-99

Spot Color Density Measurement

FD-7

FD-5

(

)……………………………………………… E-103

Color Measurement

FD-7

FD-5

(

)……………………………………………… E-105

Color Difference Measurement

FD-7

FD-5

(

)……………………………………………… E-106

Illuminance Measurement

FD-7

Gray Balance Measurement

FD-7

FD-5

(

)……………………………………………… E-110

Midtone Spread Measurement

FD-7

FD-5

(

)……………………………………………… E-113

ISO Check Measurement

FD-7

FD-5

(

)……………………………………………… E-117

Target Match Measurement

FD-7

FD-5

(

)……………………………………………… E-120………………………………………………………………… E-108

Paper Index Measurement

FD-7

FD-5

… ………………………………………………… E-126

Auto Measurement

FD-7

FD-5

… ………………………………………………… E-127

Scan Measurement

FD-7

(

)……………………………………………… E-130

Preparation
Preparation for
Measurement

Scan Measurement Chart Conditions… …………………………………………………………………………………… E-154
External Dimensions… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… E-155
Specifications… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… E-156

Measurement

Chapter 7 - Appendix… …………………………………………………………………………… E-153

Other Functions

Error Messages… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… E-150
Checking for Malfunction… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… E-152
Resetting CPU……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… E-152

Troubleshooting

Chapter 6 - Troubleshooting… …………………………………………………………………… E-149

Appendix

Connecting to a PC… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… E-134
FD-7/5 Settings… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… E-136
Checking FD-7/5 Information……………………………………………………………………………………………… E-147

Before Using theInstrument

Chapter 5 - Other Functions… …………………………………………………………………… E-133

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Standard Accessories....................................................................................................... E-10
Optional Accessories....................................................................................................... E-11
System Diagram.............................................................................................................. E-12
FD-7................................................................................................................................................E-12
FD-5................................................................................................................................................E-12

Preparation

Before Using theInstrument

Before Using theInstrument

Names and Functions of Parts......................................................................................... E-13

Appendix1

Troubleshooting

Other Functions

Measurement

Preparation for
Measurement

Instrument Body, White Calibration Plate, Target Mask................................................................E-14
Control Panel/Screen Display (LCD Screen).................................................................................E-15

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Before Using theInstrument

Standard Accessories

Standard Accessories
Name
White Calibration Plate
FD-A06

Description
Used to perform white calibration for colorimetricmeasurement.

Protection Glass
FD-A04

Attached to the instrument.
Protects the specimen measuring port so dust and dirt
cannot get inside. Used for normal (non-polarized)
reflectance measurements.
Used for polarized measurements (reflectance measurementswith polarized filter attached). Using the Polarization Filter
for measurements can provide measurement results that take
into account the effects of drydown.
Used to accurately measure a specimen by aiming at thelocation on the specimen you wish to measure.

Polarization Filter
FD-A08Target Mask
FD-A01Ruler
FD-A02

Used when connected to a PC to perform scanmeasurements.
Memo Not included with the FD-5.

Illuminance Adapter
FD-A03

Used when performing illuminance measurements.
Memo Not included with the FD-5.

AC Adapter*
AC-A305J (North andSouth America andTaiwan)
FW7711/0.7 (Europe)
AC-A305H (Korea)
MM611 (Singapore)

Used to supply power from an AC outlet to the instrument.
(North and South America and Taiwan)
Input: 100-240 V
50/60 Hz 0.15 A
Output: 5 V 1 A(Europe)
Input: 100-240 V
50-60 Hz 100 mA
Output: 5 V 700 mA(Korea)Input: 100-240 V
50-60 Hz 0.3 A
Output: 5 V 1.0 A(Singapore)Input: 100-240 V
50-60 Hz
Output: 5.2 V
500 mAUSB Cable*
IF-A23 (worldwide
except Europe)
IF-A17 (Europe)
Soft Case
FD-A05Used to connect the instrument to a personal computer (PC).
When using AC Adapter, power can be supplied throughthe cable.

Data Management
Software FD-S1w

Software for receiving data from FD-7/FD-5 into Excel, forsetting color sets in the instrument, and saving/setting user
illuminant data.

* Form differs according to region.

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Used to store the instrument together with accessories.

Optional Accessories
Name

DescriptionbasICColor catch all Color Management
Software
XY Automatic Color-Measurement Stage
ColorScoutA3+
Color Management Software SpectraMagic®
NX CM-S100w

Software that can operate the instrument from a PC, perform
scan measurements and data processing, and file management.
Stage for automatic instrument positioning and measurementof color charts with high efficiency.
Software for color quality control with highly customizable
display and print screens.

Before Using theInstrument

Optional Accessories

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Before Using theInstrument

System Diagram

System Diagram❙❙FD-7
USB Cable
IF-A23Spectrodensitometer
FD-7

Protection Glass
FD-A04

AC Adapter
AC-A305J
Color Management
Software basICColor
catch all*Color Data Software
CM-S100w
Spectra Magic® NX
Professional Edition
Lite Edition

XY-Automatic
Color-Measurement Stage
ColorScoutA3+

PC(Commercial
Product)
Standard
Accessories
Optional
Accessories

White Calibration
Plate
FD-A06

Target Mask
FD-A01Ruler
FD-A02❙❙FD-5
USB Cable
IF-A23Spectrodensitometer
FD-5

Protection Glass
FD-A04

Illuminance
Adapter
FD-A03

Soft Case
FD-A05

Data
Polarization Filter
Management
FD-A08
Software
FD-S1w

AC Adapter
AC-A305J
Color Management
Software basICColor
catch all*Color Data Software
CM-S100w
Spectra Magic® NX
Professional Edition
Lite Edition

XY-Automatic
Color-Measurement Stage
ColorScoutA3+

PC(Commercial
Product)
Standard
Accessories
Optional
Accessories

White Calibration
Plate
FD-A06

Target Mask
FD-A01

Soft Case
FD-A08

Data
Polarization Filter
Management
FD-A08
Software
FD-S1w* Capable of checking offset printing device certification (ISO 12647-2) conformance.

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Names and Functions of Parts
Name

Function

Reference Page

1. LCD screen

Displays setting items, measurement results, andmessages.
For details, refer to “Control Panel”.

Page E-15

2. Control panel

Used to switch screens or select/determine/savesetting items.

Page E-15

3.	Specimen measuring port

The port for measuring the specimen.

Page E-21

4.	Target Mask (FD-A01)(Standard accessory)

Used to accurately measure a specimen byaiming at the location on the specimen you wish
to measure.

Page E-19, E-20

5. Target Mask locking lever

Used to lock the target mask when attaching it
and to release the target mask when removing it.
For details, refer to “Attaching/Removing theTarget Mask” on page E-19.

Page E-19, E-20

6.	Detection switch push pin

By pushing the instrument down from above,the detection switch push pin pushes themeasurement trigger detection switch to executethe measurement.

―

7.	Measurement trigger detection
switch
8. Measuring button

Press this button to perform calibration ormeasurement.
Memo―Page E-108, E-130,
E-134

Does not function on the FD-5.

9.	Pairing No. label of White
Calibration Plate

Shows the identification No. of the White
Calibration Plate that can be used with the
instrument.

Page E-18

10.	Pairing No. label of
Illuminance Adapter

Shows the identification No. of the Illuminance
Adapter that can be used with the instrument.

Page E-23

Memo

11. USB connection terminal

12. Power switch

Before Using theInstrument

Names and Functions of Parts

FD-7 only.

Used to connect the instrument to a PC with theoptional USB cable.

Page E-134

When using AC Adapter, power can be supplied
through the USB cable.

Page E-25

Used to turn ON/OFF power. Setting this switch
to “” turns the power OFF, and setting it to “❙”turns the power ON.

Page E-27

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Before Using theInstrument

Names and Functions of Parts❙❙Instrument Body, White Calibration Plate, Target Mask
1. LCD screen

12. Power switch

2. Control panel

White Calibration
Plate

8.	Measuring button(Does not function on the FD-5)
9.	Pairing No. label of White CalibrationPlate
10. Pairing No. label of Illuminance Adapter(FD-7 only)

4. Target Mask (FD-A01)

5. Target Mask locking lever

6. Detection switch push pin
7.	Measurement trigger
detection switch

Protection Glass
3.	Specimen measuring port
(under Protection Glass)

Air vent

11. USB connection
terminal

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❙❙Control Panel/Screen Display (LCD Screen)
Control Panel
Located on the upper surface of the instrument is the LCD screen for displaying measurement results with the
instrument and messages, and the control buttons for configuring the various settings for measurements andswitching the display.

Before Using theInstrument

Names and Functions of Parts

LCD screen
OPTION

Screen Display (LCD Screen)
The LCD screen displays setting items, measurement results, and messages. The basic screen configuration is shownin the figures below.
(Measurement Screen)

Displays the screen title.
Cursororbutton to
Press themove the cursor and switch themeasurement target.

DENSITY

MO E

Paper

M

SampleDisplays measurement
conditions.
Battery symbol (page E-26)

1.48

Displays measurement values
and setting items.

Measure sample

Displays messages.
(Configuration Screen)
Displays the screen title.
orbutton to
Press themove the cursor and switch thesetting items.
CursorMenu

Page1/2

Calibration
Functions: Density

This screen has two pages
and this indicates this page isorpage one. Press the
button to move the cursor andswitch the page.

Density Options
Color Options
Display Mode

: Absolute

Set user calibration

Displays messages.
For the left item (“Density Options” here),indicates settings on the next screen. Pressthe(Enter)/OPTION button to go to thenext screen.

Memo

For the left item (“Functions”
here), the setting is displayed. Tochange the setting, press the(Enter)/OPTION button to go to
the next screen.

You can flip the display on the LCD screen vertically. (page E-138)

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Preparation

White Calibration Plate................................................................................................... E-18
Attaching/Removing the Target Mask............................................................................. E-19
Attaching the Target Mask..............................................................................................................E-19
Handling the Target Mask during Measurements...........................................................................E-20
Removing the Target Mask.............................................................................................................E-20

Preparation

Before Using theInstrument

Preparation

Changing between Protection Glass and Polarization Filter........................................... E-21

 ttaching the Illuminance Adapter.................................................................................................E-23
A
Removing the Illuminance Adapter................................................................................................E-23

Ruler (FD-7-only Accessory).......................................................................................... E-24
Connecting the AC Adapter............................................................................................. E-25
Attaching the AC Adapter...............................................................................................................E-25
Battery Warning..............................................................................................................................E-26
When the Low Battery Voltage Message is Displayed...................................................................E-26

Turning Power ON/OFF.................................................................................................. E-27

Appendix2

Troubleshooting

Other Functions

Auto Power Off Feature..................................................................................................................E-27
Selecting the Display Language (When First Turning ON the FD-7/5).........................................E-28

Measurement

Attaching/Removing the Illuminance Adapter (FD-7-only Accessory).......................... E-23

Preparation for
Measurement

Removing the Protection Glass or Polarization Filter....................................................................E-22
Attaching the Polarization Filter or Protection Glass.....................................................................E-22

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White Calibration PlateWhite Calibration PlateWhite calibration data is attached to the White Calibration Plate included with the instrument, and the whitecalibration data is saved in the instrument.

Preparation

Notes• A five digit number, called the “Pairing Number”, is included on the instrument and the White Calibration Plate andis a separate number from their respective serial numbers. The White Calibration Plate must be used in combination
with the instrument that bears the same pairing number.
• When not using the White Calibration Plate, always place it in the Soft Case (FD-A05), a standard accessory, and use
care so the White Calibration Plate is not exposed to ambient light or dust.

Pairing Number

White Calibration PlateWhite Calibration Plate (FD-A06)

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Attaching/Removing the Target Mask

Attaching/Removing the Target Mask

Notes

• The measurement value will be affected if the Target Mask’s port is dirty. Use care not to let it get dirty. If there isdust or dirt on it, use a blower to blow it off or gently wipe it with a soft, clean dry cloth. Never use solvents such as
thinner or benzene.
• Use caution as the instrument may fall if you make a mistake when attaching or removing the Target Mask or whenlocking or unlocking it.

Preparation

The target mask is used to accurately measure a specimen by aiming at the location on the specimen you wish tomeasure.
Remove the Target Mask when performing illuminance measurements and when performing scan measurements
connected to a PC.

Memo 		 Illuminance measurement and scan measurement connected to a PC are FD-7-only features.

Attach or remove the Target Mask using the procedure below.

❙❙Attaching the Target Mask
1 Align the Target Mask locking
lever with “REMOVE”.

2 Push the target mask tab into the cut
in the outer edge of the specimen
measuring port and fit the locking
lever side into the instrument.

3 Align the Target Mask locking leverwith “LOCK” to secure it in place.

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Attaching/Removing the Target Mask/Protection Glass❙❙Handling the Target Mask during Measurements

Preparation

When measuring, align the Target Mask locking
lever with “UNLOCK” to use the instrument.

❙❙Removing the Target Mask
1 Align the Target Mask locking
lever with “REMOVE”.

2 Pull the Target Mask from thelock lever side to remove it.

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The instrument is shipped with the Protection Glass attached over the specimen measuring port. You can attach theProtection Glass or the Polarization Filter over the specimen measuring port according to the measurement function
you intend to use and your particular application.
For <PS Plate Dot %> or <PS Plate Dot Gain> measurements, it is recommended that the Polarization Filter beused.
For <Illuminance> or <Paper> measurements, the Polarization Filter should not be used. If the Polarization Filter isused with these measurement functions, measurement values may not be correct.
Changing between the two accessories can be performed according to the procedure below. (The illustrations showchanging from Protection Glass to Polarization Filter.)• To protect the specimen measuring port and prevent the entry of dust, etc., it should always be covered by either
the Protection Glass or Polarization Filter.
• The Protection Glass is necessary for the instrument to perform wavelength compensation when white calibrationis performed. Be careful not to lose the Protection Glass when it has been removed and replaced on the instrumentby the Polarization Filter.
Notes

Preparation

Changing between Protection Glass and Polarization Filter• The measurement value will be affected if
the glass portion of the Protection Glass or
Polarization Filter is dirty. Use care not to let
it get dirty. If there is dust or dirt on it, use ablower to blow it off or gently wipe it with asoft, clean dry cloth. Never use solvents such as
thinner or benzene.
• The measurement value changes depending onwhether the Protection Glass or Polarization
Filter is attached. When comparing
measurements, be sure they were taken withthe same attachment (Protection Glass or
Polarization Filter) attached.
• When not in use, be sure to store the unused
accessory (Protection Glass or Polarization
Filter) carefully and protect it from dust or
scratches.
• After attaching the Polarization Filter for
the first time, it is necessary to perform zero
calibration before performing white calibration.
See page E-31.

Protection Glass

Polarization Filter

E-21❙❙Removing the Protection Glass or Polarization Filter
1 While pressing down on the ribbed rim

Preparationof the attachment (Protection Glass or
Polarization Filter), turn it counterclockwise
until it stops and the ▲ mark is alignedwith the line on the black frame.

2 While being careful not to drop theattachment, turn the instrument
over so that the attachment
comes out in your hand.

❙❙Attaching the Polarization Filter or Protection Glass
1 Place the attachment (Polarization

Filter or Protection Glass) over the
specimen measuring aperture withthe ▲ mark on the attachment alignedwith the line on the black frame aroundthe specimen measuring aperture andfit the tabs of the attachment into thecorresponding spaces in the frame.

2 While pressing down on the ribbed rim of
the attachment, turn it clockwise until itclicks in place and the ▲ mark is alignedwith the screw on the black frame.

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Attaching/Removing the Illuminance Adapter (FD-7-only Accessory)

Attaching/Removing the Illuminance Adapter(FD-7-only Accessory)
The Illuminance Adapter is used when performing illuminance measurements.
Memo 		 Illuminance measurement is an FD-7-only feature.

• The Protection Glass should be attached to the instrument when using the Illuminance Adapter. Do not use theIlluminance Adapter with the Polarization Filter attached to the instrument.
• A five digit number, called the “Pairing Number”, is included on the instrument and the Illuminance Adapter and is aseparate number from their respective serial numbers. The Illuminance Adapter must be used in combination with the
instrument that bears the same pairing number.

Preparation

Notes

Pairing Number

Attach or remove the Illuminance Adapter using the procedure below.

Illuminance Adapter(FD-A03)

Memo 		 Attach or remove the Illuminance Adapter with the Target Mask removed.

❙❙Attaching the Illuminance Adapter
1 Place the Illuminance Adapter over the

specimen measuring port so that the
Illuminance Adapter’s ▲ mark is aligned
markwith the starting point of theused for positioning on the outer edgeof the specimen measuring port.

2 Hold the outer edge of the Illuminance

Adapter and turn it in the direction of thearrow (clockwise). Turn it until the position
where the ▲ mark aligns with and stops at
mark to secure it.
the end point of the❙❙Removing the Illuminance Adapter
1 Hold the outer edge of the Illuminance

Adapter and turn it in the opposite directionof the arrow (counterclockwise) to remove
it. Turn it until the Illuminance Adapter’s ▲mark
mark is at the start position of theon the instrument used for positioning.

2 Hold the outer edge of the Illuminance
Adapter and remove it.

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Ruler (FD-7-only Accessory)

Ruler (FD-7-only Accessory)
The ruler is used when connected to a PC to perform scan measurements.
• The measurement value will be affected if the Ruler’s opening is dirty. Use care not to let it get dirty.
• A coating to improve sliding has been applied to the sliding surface. If there is dust or dirt on it, use a blower to blow
it off or gently wipe it with a soft, clean dry cloth. Never use solvents such as thinner or benzene.

Memo• Scan measurement connected to a PC is an FD-7-only feature.
• The Ruler is used with the Target Mask removed.

Notes• The Ruler grooves and the tip of the Protection Glass or Polarization Filter may wear by performing scanmeasurements over a long period of time. When they wear, the instrument slides poorly which may cause errors. If
you allow the wear to advance, the measurement height will no longer be appropriate which can lead to measurement
errors. We recommend regular maintenance for these accessories.

Preparation

Notes

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Connecting the AC Adapter

Connecting the AC Adapter
This instrument runs on its internal lithium-ion battery, but we recommended using the AC adapter or USB bus
power when using the instrument for a long period of time.
The internal lithium-ion battery is charged by the AC adapter or USB bus power.
• Always use the included AC adapter as the instrument’s AC adapter.

Memo• The AC adapter connects via the USB cable (IF-A23 or IF-A17).
• USB bus power is a way to supply power from a PC through the USB cable.
Preparation

Notes❙❙Attaching the AC Adapter[Operating Procedure]
The AC adapter can be plugged in or unplugged even when the instrument’s power is ON, but here it is connectedwith the power turned OFF.

1 Make sure that the power is OFF(Power switch is set to “”).

2 Plug the USB cable’s connector(A type) into the AC adapter.

Form differs
according to region.

3 Connect the USB cable’s

connector (B type) to the
USB connection terminal.

4 Insert the AC adapter powerplug to an AC outlet.

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Connecting the AC Adapter❙❙Battery Warning

Preparation

When the battery’s capacity runs out when running on the internal lithium-ion battery, the battery symbol on the
LCD screen changes to the low battery symbol.
Battery Symbol

Battery
SymbolState

Description

Comment

Charging

When charging via the AC adapter or USB bus
power, the battery charging symbol is displayed as
the battery symbol.

With the power switch
turned OFF, the battery
can be fully charged inabout 3.6 hours.

Memo 	It is not displayed when the power switch isturned OFF, but the internal lithium-ion battery
is still charging. There is no worry aboutovercharging the battery.

Lowbattery

Even when this symbol is displayed, you canstill continue measurements for a while, but werecommend you soon charge the internal lithium-ion
battery via the AC adapter or USB bus power.

You can measure about
200 times after thissymbol is displayed.

Full battery

The internal lithium-ion battery has sufficient power
during battery operation.

You can measure about
2,000 times with a new,fully charged battery.

❙❙When the Low Battery Voltage Message is Displayed
If you continue using the instrument with the low battery symbol displayed, the low battery voltage message isdisplayed and the instrument automatically turns off after a few seconds.
Please use the AC adapter or USB bus power immediately. This will charge the internal lithium-ion battery.

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Turning Power ON/OFF

Turning Power ON/OFF[Operating Procedure]
Turning power ON

1 Slide the Power switch

The power is ON.

Turning power OFF

1 Slide the Power switch
to the “” side.

After settings such as themeasurement conditions are
saved to the instrument, thepower turns OFF.

Preparation

to the “❙” side.

❙❙Auto Power Off FeatureThis instrument is equipped with an auto power off feature. When the control buttons are not operated forapproximately 1 hour, the power is turned OFF automatically.
The settings such as the measurement conditions are saved when the power is turned OFF, so the next time thepower is turned ON, you can start operating the instrument with the same settings as when last turned OFF.
Memo

• When the power is turned OFF with the auto power off feature, the power switch is left on the “❙” side. Slide it to the“” side.

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Turning Power ON/OFF❙❙Selecting the Display Language (When First Turning ON the FD-7/5)
When you first turn ON the instrument’s power after purchase, the <Language> screen is displayed in English.
You can select and change the display language from a total of six languages including English.

Preparation(LCD Screen)

Indicates you can move thecursor down using the
button.

Indicates that “English” is currently
selected as the display language.

Language

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EnglishJapanese
GermanFrenchSpanishSwitch to English

The cursor is pointing at“English”.

[Operating Procedure]

1 Move the cursor to the language
you wish to select with the
button, then press theor(Enter)/OPTION button.

2 Move the cursor to “OK” withthebutton, then press the(Enter)/OPTION button.

SpracheS. 1/2Englisch
Japanisch
DeutschFranzösisch
Spanisch
Auf Deutsch umschalten

The <Änderung bestätigen>(Confirm Change) screen isdisplayed.

Änderung bestätigen
Soll die Spracheumgeschaltet werden?
OK
Abbrechen

Auf Deutsch umschalten
FehlerKalibr. nicht durchgeführt.
Kalibr. durchführen.
OK
Abbrechen

Benutzerkalibr. einstellen

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After the initial screen, thecalibration prompt screen isdisplayed. Select “OK” to run
calibration or select “Abbrechen”(Cancel) and you can skip
calibration.

Before Using theInstrument

Preparation for
Measurement3

Preparation for
Measurement
Measurement
Other Functions

Density Measurement Conditions . ................................................................................................E-35
Density Target ......................................................................................................................E-35
Density Target - Select Target...............................................................................................E-36
Density Target - Edit Target - Measure.................................................................................E-37
Density Target - Edit Target - Delete....................................................................................E-39
Density Target - Edit Target - Den. Tolerance.......................................................................E-40
Setting numeric values, characters..................................................................................................E-41
Density Target - Edit Target - Edit........................................................................................E-42
Density Target - Edit Target - Edit Name..............................................................................E-43
Density Target - Def. Tolerance............................................................................................E-44
Meas. Cond...........................................................................................................................E-45
Den. White Ref......................................................................................................................E-46
Density Status.......................................................................................................................E-47
Y-N Factor.............................................................................................................................E-48
Dot % Reference: Dot Gain..................................................................................................E-49
Dot % Reference: PS Dot Gain.............................................................................................E-51
Dot % Reference: Gray Balance...........................................................................................E-53
Dot % Reference: Midtone Spread.......................................................................................E-55
Den. Filter.............................................................................................................................E-57
Trapping Method...................................................................................................................E-58
SpotCol.Dens.WL.................................................................................................................E-59
Color Measurement Conditions .....................................................................................................E-60
Color Target...........................................................................................................................E-60
Color Target - Select Target..................................................................................................E-61
Color Target - Edit Target - Measure....................................................................................E-62
Color Target - Edit Target - Delete........................................................................................E-64
Color Target - Edit Target - Color Tolerance........................................................................E-65
Color Target - Edit Target - Edit............................................................................................E-67
Color Target - Edit Target - Edit Name.................................................................................E-68
Color Target - Def. Tolerance................................................................................................E-69
Meas. Cond...........................................................................................................................E-70
Illuminant..............................................................................................................................E-71
Observer................................................................................................................................E-72
Color Space...........................................................................................................................E-73
Diff. Formula.........................................................................................................................E-74
Color Index...........................................................................................................................E-76
Color Set Management - Selecting Color Set.......................................................................E-77
Color Set Management - Setting Backing.............................................................................E-78
Color Set Management - Convert Backing...........................................................................E-79
Color Set Management - Est. Ink Type.................................................................................E-80
Display Mode..................................................................................................................................E-81
Polarized Meas................................................................................................................................E-82

Troubleshooting

Zero Calibration (necessary for Polarization Filter only)................................................ E-31
White Calibration............................................................................................................ E-32
Select Measurement Function......................................................................................... E-33
Setting the Measurement Conditions............................................................................... E-34

Appendix

Basic procedure...............................................................................................................................E-30
Optional settings.............................................................................................................................E-30

Preparation

Flow of Measurement...................................................................................................... E-30

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Flow of Measurement

Flow of Measurement❙❙Basic procedure❙❙Optional settings

Power ON (page E-27)

Select Display Language (page E-28)* As necessary, such as when the power is first turned ON

Calibration (page E-31)

Preparation for
Measurement

Configure the Measuring Instrument (page E-28, E-136-E-146)* As necessary, such as when the power is first turned ON

Select Measurement Function (page E-33)* As necessary, such as when changing the measurement itemfrom the previous time
Functions
DensityDot %Dot GainTrapping
Dens Diff
Measure density

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PS Dot %PS Dot Gain
Spt Clr Den
Color
Color Diff

FunctionsPage2/2
Illuminance
Paper
Graybalance
Auto
Midtonesprd
ISO Check
Targetmatch
Measure ambient light

Configure the Measurement Conditions (page E-34, E-35-E-81)* As necessary, such as when changing the measurement
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Options: AutoDen. Filter: AutoSelect Target
Edit Target: Absolute
Display Mode
Menu
Select from Auto,All,K,C,M,Y(“DENSITY” Options Screen Example)

Measurement (page E-33, E-83-E-131)

Completion of Measurement (page E-27)

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Calibration

Calibration❙❙Zero Calibration (necessary for Polarization Filter only)
The calibration screen requesting that zero calibration be performed will appear when “Polarized Meas.” is changed
from “Off” to “On”, or when “Polarized Meas.” is set to “Auto” and the presence of the Polarization Filter has
been detected. Once zero calibration has been performed, the results of zero calibration will be kept stored in the
instrument even if the power is switched off.
Memo

• When using multiple instruments with multiple Polarization Filters, be sure to use the Polarization Filter together
with the instrument on which zero calibration was performed for that Polarization Filter. If you are unsure whether
zero calibration was performed for the Polarization Filter currently attached to the instrument, it is recommended thatzero calibration be performed again.

1 When “Polarized Meas.” ischanged from “Off” to “On”
and the menu is exited, thecalibration screen will appear.

Warning
Attach polarization filter andperform zero calibration.
OK
CancelTo run calibration when a screenother than the calibration prompt
screen is displayed, run it fromthe <Menu> screen. Refer topage E-32.

Set user calibration

2 Check that “Zero Calibration”

is highlighted. If necessary,
button to move theuse thecursor to “Zero Calibration”.

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Calibration
Zero Calibration
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White Calibration----/--/-- -- : -- : -70001017

Preparation for
Measurement[Operating Procedure]“Zero Calibration” will not beshown if “Polarized Meas.” is set
to “Off”.

Aim into air and close mask

3 Aim the specimen measuring
aperture into the air.

4 Close the target mask so thatthe detection switch push
pin pushes the measurement
trigger detection switch.

5 Keep the target mask closed until

you hear another beep.
Zero calibration requires several
seconds to complete. Keep target
mask closed and instrument aimed
into air until you hear another beep.

1 m or more

• Do not direct the specimen
measuring port toward a lightsource (including illuminationsuch as a fluorescent lamp).
• Keep the specimen measuring
port more than 1 m away fromany reflective items (hands,
desks, walls etc.).

Target Mask

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Calibration
Zero Calibration
2012/11/24 14: 22 : 6
White Calibration----/--/-- -- : -- : -70000137

You will hear a beep and see“Calibrating...” displayed.

The zero calibration date andtime will appear, and the cursor
moves to “White Calibration”.

Position on white cal. plate

6 Proceed with White

Calibration (page E-32).

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Calibration

Calibration❙❙White Calibration
This instrument must perform white calibration after it is first turned ON or after a fixed amount of time has elapsed
from the last white calibration. White calibration must also be performed when changing between the Protection
Glass and the Polarization Filter covering the specimen measuring aperture.
Memo

Preparation for
Measurement

Notes• Unique calibration data is attached to the included White Calibration Plate.
• The reading may fluctuate slightly due to changes in the ambient temperature or due to heat generation caused by therepeated operation of the instrument. In this case, make sure to perform white calibration regularly.
• If the ambient temperature changes greatly, the calibration prompt screen may be displayed. In this case, make sure to
perform white calibration.
• When a fixed amount of time elapses from the last white calibration, the calibration prompt screen is displayed. Thiscalibration expiry can be changed. Refer to page E-141 “Configuring the White Calibration Expiry”.
• If zero calibration (page E-31) is necessary, it should be performed before performing white calibration.
• A five digit number, called the “Pairing Number”, is included on the instrument and the White Calibration Plate andis a separate number from their respective serial numbers. The White Calibration Plate must be used in combination
with the instrument that bears the same pairing number. (page E-18)• Perform white calibration at the same temperature conditions as when measuring.
• Allow the instrument and the White Calibration Plate to become fully accustomed to the ambient temperature before
performing white calibration.
• Wavelength compensation is performed at the same time as white calibration when the Protection Glass is attached, but is not
performed when white calibration is performed with the Polarization Filter is attached. When using the Polarization Filter,the message “Recommend WL Compensation.” will appear about once a month. When this message appears, replace thePolarization Filter with the Protection Glass and perform white calibration in order to perform wavelength compensation.

[Operating Procedure]

1 When a calibration prompt

screen* is displayed, select “OK”.
(Move the cursor to “OK” withbutton and press thethe(Enter)/OPTION button.)
Notes“ErrorCalibration not performed.
Perform calibration”
may also be shown.

To run calibration when a screenother than the calibration prompt
screen is displayed, run it fromthe <Menu> screen. Refer topage E-34.

Warning
Calibration recommended.
OK
CancelSet user calibration

The <Calibration> screen isdisplayed.

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Calibration

White Calibration----/--/-- -- : -- : -70000118
Position on white cal. plate

2 Correctly set the instrument on

the White Calibration Plate withthe same pairing number.
Notes

Perform calibration with the Target
Mask attached.
Pairing Number

3 Push the instrument on the
White Calibration Plate.

You will hear a beep and see“Calibrating...” displayed.
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Calibration

Beep

Calibrating...

Position on white cal. plate

4 You will hear another beep.

When the “Calibrating...” display
disappears, remove the instrument.

DENSITY

Paper
SampleMeasure paper

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MO E

K0
C0
M0
Y0

---------

A measurement screen such as<DENSITY> is displayed. Or
you return to the <Menu> screen.

Select Measurement Function

Select Measurement Function
With this instrument, you can select and change the measurement function from the following sixteen items or“Auto”.
• Density• Dot %• Dot Gain
• Trapping• Density Difference• PS Plate Dot %• PS Plate Dot Gain
• Spot Color Density• Color• Color Difference• Illuminance (FD-7 only)• Gray Balance• Midtone Spread• ISO Check• Target Match• Paper• Auto[Operating Procedure]measurement screen is displayed,
move the cursor to the top levelbutton and presswith the(Enter)/OPTION button.
the2Move the cursor to the measurement
function you wish to select with theorbutton and press the(Enter)/OPTION button.

DENSITY

Paper
Sample

MO E

K0
C0
M0
Y0

---------The <Functions> screen isdisplayed.
Preparation for
Measurement

1 When <DENSITY> or another

Change function with Enter

Functions
DensityDot %Dot GainTrapping
Dens Diff
Measure density

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PS Dot %PS Dot Gain
Spt Clr Den
Color
Color Diff

The measurement screen for theselected measurement function isdisplayed.

Measurement Functions ( is the initial setting)

Density

Measures density.



Dot %

Measures dot area.



Dot Gain

Measures dot gain.

Trapping

Measures trapping.



Den Diff

Measures density difference.

PS Dot %Measures dot area on PS plate.



PS Dot Gain

Measures dot gain on PS plate.



Spt Clr Den

Measures spot color density.



Color

Measures color.

Color Diff

Measures color difference.



Illuminance

Measures ambient light. (FD-7 only)Graybalance

Measures gray balance.

Midtonesprd

Measures midtone spread.

ISO Check

Measures system conformance to ISO 12647.



Targetmatch



Paper

Measures relative density and color difference to a target color or set of target
colors, and predicts required density adjustment needed to adjust sample color
closer to target.
Measures paper indexes.



Auto

Measures in Auto mode and switches between “Density”, “Dot %” or “Color”
according to the measured sample.

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Setting the Measurement Conditions

Setting the Measurement Conditions
You must configure measurement conditions on the instrument before performing measurements, but each item has
been configured with an initial setting, making it possible to measure as-is.

Preparation for
Measurement

Measurement condition settings are configured on the <Menu> screen.
Move to the <Menu> screen with the procedure below.

[Operating Procedure]

1 When the cursor is not at the top
level on the <DENSITY> or othermeasurement screen, press the(Enter)/OPTION button.

2

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As necessary

Change settings.

Move the cursor to “Menu” with theorbutton and press the(Enter)/OPTION button.

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Options: AutoDen. Filter: AutoSelect Target
Edit Target: Absolute
Display Mode
Menu
Select from Auto,All,K,C,M,Y

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Menu
Calibration: Density
Functions
Density Options
Color Options: Absolute
Display ModeSet user calibration

The <Options> screen isdisplayed.

The <Menu> screen is displayed.
Memo

You can run white calibrationand configure the measurement
conditions on the <Menu>
screen.

Setting the Measurement Conditions
Density Measurement Conditions

Color Measurement Conditions

Display Mode

Polarized Measurement Settings❙❙Density Measurement Conditions

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Menu
Calibration:
Density
Functions
Density Options
Color Options: Absolute
Display Mode
Change density options

Density Target
Density targets registered in the instrument are used for density difference
calculations for “Difference” display mode and PASS/FAIL judgments for “Judge”
display mode in <DENSITY> measurement mode.

[Operating Procedure]
cursor to “Density Options” withorbutton and press
the(Enter)/OPTION button.
the2 Move the cursor to “DensityorTarget” with the
button and press the(Enter)/OPTION button.

Density Options
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Density Target: M0(A Illum.)Meas. Cond.
: PaperDen. White Ref.
:E
Density Status
Y-N Factor
Select, edit, tolerance, etc.

Density Target
Select Target
Edit Target
Default Toler.

Page1/2: AutoThe <Density Options>configuration screen is displayed.

The <Density Target> screen isdisplayed.

Select density target

Preparation for
Measurement

1 On the <Menu> screen, move theDensity Target has the following kind of menu.
 Select Target: Select the target color when measuring the density difference from the registeredtarget color data.

 Edit Target - Measure: Specify a number and run a measurement. The result is registered as the target
color data.

 Edit Target - Delete: Deletes the target color data for the specified number.

 Edit Target - Den. Tolerance : Sets the tolerance used in the pass/fail judgment of the measurement value for the
specified number’s target color data.
 Edit Target - Edit

: Changes the target color data value for the specified number.

 Edit Target - Edit Name

: Changes the name of the target color data for the specified number.

 Default Toler.

: The tolerance set in advance as the default tolerance before setting individual
tolerances for density target color data. This changes that default tolerance.

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Setting the Measurement Conditions
Density Measurement Conditions

Color Measurement Conditions

Display Mode

Density Target - Select Target

Polarized Measurement Settings

Density Target
Select Target
Edit Target
Default Toler.

Page1/1: AutoSelect density target[Operating Procedure]

1 On the <Density Target> screen,

move the cursor to “Select Target”
button and presswith the(Enter)/OPTION button.
theOr you can also enter the <Select Target> screen from

Preparation for
Measurement

the <Options> screen displayed by pressing
the <DENSITY> measurement screen.

2 Move the cursor to the density(Enter)/OPTION

button.		

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Auto
K
TD01
C
TD02
M
TD03
Y
TD--:
TD04
Auto select target color---------The <Select Target> screen isdisplayed.

ontarget color number (Auto or TD01
to TD30) you wish to select withorbutton.
the

3 Press the

Select Target

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Select Target
Auto
K
1.63
TD01
C
1.69
TD02
M
1.68
TD03
Y
1.84
TD01:101214220220
TD04
Select for target color

Density Target
Select Target
Edit Target
Default Toler.

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Select the setting.

The selected content is confirmed
and you return to the previous
screen.
Notes

Select density target

If you press
without
pressing, you return to theprevious screen without changing
the setting.

Setting ( is the initial setting)

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

Auto



TD01 to TD30

According to the measurement result, automatically selects the nearest value fromthe density target color that conforms to the measurement conditions.
Specifies the density target color to use for measurements.

Setting the Measurement Conditions
Density Measurement Conditions

Color Measurement Conditions

Display Mode

Density Target - Edit Target - Measure

Polarized Measurement Settings

Density Target
Select Target
Edit Target
Default Toler.

Page1/1: AutoEdit target, tolerance[Operating Procedure]

1 On the <Density Target> screen,

move the cursor to “Edit Target”
orbutton and presswith the(Enter)/OPTION button.
theOr you can also enter the <Edit Target> screen from

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KC
M
Y---------The <Edit Target> screen isdisplayed.

on

2 Move the cursor to the density

target color number (TD01 toTD30) you wish to register withorbutton and press
the(Enter)/OPTION button.
the

3 Move the cursor to “Measure”

button and presswith the(Enter)/OPTION button.
the

TD01:

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MeasureDeleteDen. Tolerance
Edit
Edit Name
Measure and save to target

Measure

M0 E

TD01

K
C
M
Y

---------The <Edit Target> screen for theselected target color number isdisplayed.

Preparation for
Measurement

the <Options> screen displayed by pressing
the <DENSITY> measurement screen.

Edit Target
TD01
TD02
TD03
TD04
TD01:
TD05
Select target to edit

The <Measure> screen for thedensity target color is displayed.

Measure target color

4 Align the Target Mask portwith the location to be thetarget for the paper.

5 Push the instrument on the paper.

You will hear a beep.

Beep

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Density Measurement Conditions

Color Measurement Conditions

Display Mode

Polarized Measurement Settings[Operating Procedure]

6 Remove the instrument when
you hear the beep again.

Measure

M0 E

TD01

K
C
M
Y

1.63
1.69
1.68
1.84

Preparation for
Measurement

Measured target color

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7 Press the

button.

“TDxx” is checked and thetarget color’s measurement value
is displayed.
The target color data is registeredin the selected target color number.
Memo

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MeasureDeleteDen. Tolerance
Edit
Edit Name
Measure and save to target

The measurement date/time isadded as the target color’s name.
You return to the previous screen.

Setting the Measurement Conditions
Density Measurement Conditions

Color Measurement Conditions

Display Mode

Density Target - Edit Target - Delete

Polarized Measurement Settings

Density Target
Select Target
Edit Target
Default Toler.

Page1/1: AutoEdit target, tolerance[Operating Procedure]

1 On the <Density Target> screen,

move the cursor to “Edit Target”
orbutton and presswith the(Enter)/OPTION button.
theOr you can also enter the <Edit Target> screen from2 Move the cursor to the density
target number (TD01 to TD30)
you wish to edit with the
button and press theor(Enter)/OPTION button.

3 Move the cursor to “Delete” with
the
the

or
button and press(Enter)/OPTION button.

Page1/6

K
C
M
Y

1.63
1.69
1.68
1.84

The <Edit Target> screen isdisplayed.

on

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MeasureDeleteDen. Tolerance
Edit
Edit Name
Delete target color

The <Edit Target> screen for theselected target color number isdisplayed.

Preparation for
Measurement

the <Options> screen displayed by pressing
the <DENSITY> measurement screen.

Edit Target
TD01
TD02
TD03
TD04
TD01:
TD05
Select target to edit

The <Delete Target Data> screen
is displayed.

Delete Target Data
OK to delete target data?
OK
CancelDelete target color

4 Move the cursor to “OK” withthebutton, then press the(Enter)/OPTION button.

TD01:
MeasureDeleteDen. Tolerance
Edit
Edit Name
Delete target color

Page1/1

The target color data for theselected target color number isdeleted and you return to theprevious screen.

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Setting the Measurement Conditions
Density Measurement Conditions

Color Measurement Conditions

Display Mode

Density Target - Edit Target - Den. Tolerance

Polarized Measurement Settings

Density Target
Select Target
Edit Target
Default Toler.

Page1/1: AutoEdit target, tolerance[Operating Procedure]

1 On the <Density Target> screen,

move the cursor to “Edit Target”
orbutton and presswith the(Enter)/OPTION button.
theOr you can also enter the <Edit Target> screen from

Preparation for
Measurement

the <Options> screen displayed by pressing
the <DENSITY> measurement screen.

Page1/6
Edit Target
TD01
K
1.63
TD02
C
1.69
TD03
M
1.68
TD04
Y
1.84
TD01:101214220220
TD05
Select target to editon

2 Move the cursor to the density
target number (TD01 to TD30)
you wish to edit with the
button and press theor(Enter)/OPTION button.

3 Move the cursor to “Den. Tolerance”

orbutton and presswith the(Enter)/OPTION button.
theTD01:101214220220 Page1/1
MeasureDeleteDen. Tolerance
Edit
Edit Name
Change tolerance

Den. Tolerance

K
C
M
Y

TD01

Change value with

4 Set the tolerance forthe density filters.

The <Edit Target> screen isdisplayed.

±0.03
±0.05
±0.05
±0.05
keys

Den. Tolerance

TD01

K
C
M
Y

±0.03
±0.05
±0.05
±0.05

The <Edit Target> screen for theselected target color number isdisplayed.

The <Den. Tolerance>
configuration screen is displayed.
Memo

The tolerance displayed when
you first enter the <Den.
Tolerance> configuration screen
for the selected target color
number is the default tolerance.
Refer to page E-44.
For setting numeric values, referto page E-41.

Change K tolerance

5 When finished setting thetolerance for the density filters,
button.
press theTD01:101214220220 Page1/1
MeasureDeleteDen. Tolerance
Edit
Edit Name
Change tolerance

The set content is confirmed andyou return to the previous screen.
Memo

Afterward, even if you change
the default tolerance, thetolerance set here is not changed.

Setting
Initial setting±0.05 (The value set as the default density tolerance value)E-40

Setting range
0.00 to 9.99

Setting the Measurement Conditions
Density Measurement Conditions

Color Measurement Conditions

Display Mode

Polarized Measurement Settings

Setting numeric values, characters[Operating Procedure]

1 When the screen switches to thesetting mode for numeric values
or characters, the cursor moves
to the left-most digit or characterfor the value to set. Press theorbutton to change thenumeric value or character.

Den. Tolerance

TD01

K
C
M
Y

Change value with

±0.03
±0.05
±0.05
±0.05
keys

• Numeric value
button to change• Characterbutton to change the value in the order below, or press the
button to change the value in
Press thereverse order.
0→1→2→ to →9→0→space→A→B→C→ to →Z→a→b→c→ to →z→!→"→#→$→%→&→'→(→)→*→+→,→-→.→/→:→;→<→=→>→?→@→[→\→]→^→_→‘→{→|→}→0→
If you keeping pressing the button, you can continuously change the value.

2 Press the(Enter)/OPTION button

Den. Tolerance

for each changed character or digit.

K
C
M
Y

TD01

Change value with

3 If the value or characters to set has

±0.13
±0.05
±0.05
±0.05
keys

Preparation for
Measurement

Press thebutton to change the value in 0→1→2→ to →9→0→ order, or press thethe value in reverse order.
If you keeping pressing the button, you can continuously change the value.

The changes for each digit orcharacter are confirmed andthe cursor moves one digit orcharacter to the right.
Memo

The cursor position cannot be
moved to the left.

Den. Tolerance

multiple lines, when finished thesettings up to the right-most digitoror character, press the
button to move to the other lines.

Change K tolerance

When finished setting all the lines, press the

button.

K
C
M
Y

TD01

±0.10
±0.05
±0.05
±0.05

(Enter)/OPTION button when the
If the numeric value or characters to set has a single line, if you press the
cursor is at the right-most character or digit, the settings for all digits or characters will be confirmed and you
return to the previous screen.
Notes

If you press the
button without pressing thewithout changing the setting.

(Enter)/OPTION button, you return to the previous screen

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Setting the Measurement Conditions
Density Measurement Conditions

Color Measurement Conditions

Display Mode

Density Target - Edit Target - Edit

Polarized Measurement Settings

Density Target
Select Target
Edit Target
Default Toler.

Page1/1: AutoEdit target, tolerance[Operating Procedure]

1 On the <Density Target> screen,

move the cursor to “Edit Target”
orbutton and presswith the(Enter)/OPTION button.
thePreparation for
Measurement

Or you can also enter the <Edit Target> screen fromonthe <Options> screen displayed by pressing
the <DENSITY> measurement screen.

2 Move the cursor to the density
target number (TD01 to TD30)
you wish to edit with the
button and press theor(Enter)/OPTION button.

3 Move the cursor to “Edit” with
the
the

or
button and press(Enter)/OPTION button.

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Edit Target
TD01
K
1.63
TD02
C
1.69
TD03
M
1.68
TD04
Y
1.84
TD01:101214220220
TD05
Select target to edit

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MeasureDeleteDen. Tolerance
Edit
Edit Name
Change target color value

Edit

TD01

K
C
M
Y

1.63
1.69
1.68
1.84

The <Edit Target> screen isdisplayed.

The <Edit Target> screen for theselected target color number isdisplayed.

The <Edit> screen for the density
target color is displayed.

Change K density value

4 Edit the target color value
for the density filters.

Edit

TD01

Change value with

5 When finished editing the target
color value for the density
button.
filters, press the

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K
C
M
Y

+1.60
1.69
1.68
1.84

The set content is confirmed andyou return to the previous screen.
For setting numeric values, referto page E-41.

keys

TD01:101214220220 Page1/1
MeasureDeleteDen. Tolerance
Edit
Edit Name
Change target color value

The set content is confirmed andyou return to the previous screen.

Setting the Measurement Conditions
Density Measurement Conditions

Color Measurement Conditions

Display Mode

Density Target - Edit Target - Edit Name

Polarized Measurement Settings

Density Target
Select Target
Edit Target
Default Toler.

Page1/1: AutoEdit target, tolerance[Operating Procedure]
move the cursor to “Edit Target”
orbutton and presswith the(Enter)/OPTION button.
theOr you can also enter the <Edit Target> screen fromonthe <Options> screen displayed by pressing
the <DENSITY> measurement screen.

2 Move the cursor to the density
target number (TD01 to TD30)
you wish to edit with the
button and press theor(Enter)/OPTION button.

3 Move the cursor to “Edit Name”
button and presswith the(Enter)/OPTION button.
thePage1/6
Edit Target
TD01
K
1.63
TD02
C
1.69
TD03
M
1.68
TD04
Y
1.84
TD01:101214220220
TD05
Select target to edit

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MeasureDeleteDen. Tolerance
Edit
Edit Name
Change target color name

TD01

101214220220

4 Edit the name of the target color.

The <Edit Target> screen for theselected target color number isdisplayed.

The <Edit Name> screen for thedensity target color is displayed.

Edit Name

Change value with

The <Edit Target> screen isdisplayed.

Preparation for
Measurement

1 On the <Density Target> screen,

keys

Memo
The name displayed when you
first enter the <Edit Name>
screen for the selected target
color number is the measurement
date/time added when obtainedby measuring the target color.
Refer to page E-38.

For setting characters, refer topage E-41.

Edit Name

TD01

123456789ABC
Change value with

5 When finished setting the right-mostcharacter (12th character), press(Enter)/OPTION button.
the

keys

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MeasureDeleteDen. Tolerance
Edit
Edit Name
Change target color name

The set content is confirmed andyou return to the previous screen.

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Setting the Measurement Conditions
Density Measurement Conditions

Color Measurement Conditions

Display Mode

Density Target - Def. Tolerance

Polarized Measurement Settings

Density Target
Select Target
Edit Target
Default Toler.

Page1/1: TD01

Edit initial tolerance[Operating Procedure]

1 On the <Density Target> screen,

move the cursor to “Default Toler.”button and presswith the(Enter)/OPTION button.
theDefault Toler.

K
C
M
Y

±0.05
±0.05
±0.05
±0.05

K
C
M
Y

±0.03
±0.05
±0.05
±0.05

The <Default Toler.> screen isdisplayed.

Preparation for
Measurement

Change K tolerance

2 Set the default tolerance

Default Toler.

for the density filters.

Change value with

3 When finished setting thetolerance for the density filters,
button.
press theDensity Target
Select Target
Edit Target
Default Toler.

Edit initial tolerance

Setting
Initial setting
±0.05

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Setting range
0.00 to 9.99

For setting numeric values, referto page E-41.

keys

Page1/1: TD01The set content is confirmed andyou return to the previous screen.

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Density Measurement Conditions

Color Measurement Conditions

Display Mode

Polarized Measurement Settings

Meas. Cond.

Page1/2
Density Options
Density Target
Meas. Cond.
: M0(A Illum.)Den. White Ref.
: Paper
Density Status:E
Y-N Factor
Select measurement conditions[Operating Procedure]
configuration screen, move thecursor to “Meas. Cond.” with theorbutton and press the(Enter)/OPTION button.

2 Move the cursor to the item you wish
to select with theorbutton.

Meas. Cond.
M0(A Illum.)
M2(UV Cut)

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The <Meas. Cond.> configuration
screen is displayed.

A illuminant

Meas. Cond.
M0(A Illum.)
M2(UV Cut)

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Select the setting.

UV cut illuminant

3 Press the(Enter)/OPTION button.

Page1/2
Density Options
Density Target:
M2(UV Cut)
Meas. Cond.
: PaperDen. White Ref.
:
Density StatusE
Y-N Factor
Select measurement conditions

Preparation for
Measurement

1 On the <Density Options>

The selected content is confirmed
and you return to the previous
screen.
Notes
If you press
without
pressing, you return to theprevious screen without changing
the setting.

Setting ( is the initial setting)

M0(A Illum.)

Standard Illuminant A; (incandescent bulb color, color temperature 2856 K)

M2(UV Cut)Standard Illuminant A with light of 410 nm or lower cut

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Density Measurement Conditions

Color Measurement Conditions

Display Mode

Den. White Ref.

Polarized Measurement Settings

Page1/2
Density Options
Density Target: M0(A Illum.)Meas. Cond.
: PaperDen. White Ref.
:E
Density Status
Y-N Factor
Select absolute or paper[Operating Procedure]

1 On the <Density Options>Preparation for
Measurement

configuration screen, move thecursor to “Den. White Ref.” withorbutton and press
the(Enter)/OPTION button.
the2 Move the cursor to the item you wish
to select with theorbutton.

Den. White Ref.
Absolute
Paper

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The <Den. White Ref.>configuration screen is displayed.

Display as paper reference

Den. White Ref.
Absolute
Paper

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Select the setting.

Display as absolute value

3 Press the(Enter)/OPTION button.

Page1/2
Density Options
Density Target
Meas. Cond.
: M0(A Illum.)Den. White Ref.
: Absolute
Density Status:E
Y-N Factor
Select absolute or paper

The selected content is confirmed
and you return to the previous
screen.
Notes
If you press
without pressing, you return to the previous
screen without changing thesetting.

Setting ( is the initial setting)

Absolute

Displays the absolute value of the density.



Paper

Displays the density with the paper color as the reference.

Memo

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• When “Functions” is set to “Dot %”, “Dot Gain”, “PS Dot %”, “PS Dot Gain”, “Trapping”, or “Midtonesprd”, thedensity of the solid color is always displayed with the paper color as the reference even if “Den White Ref.” is set to“Absolute”.

Setting the Measurement Conditions
Density Measurement Conditions

Color Measurement Conditions

Display Mode

Density Status

Polarized Measurement Settings

Page1/2
Density Options
Density Target
Meas. Cond.
: M0(A Illum.)Den. White Ref.
: Paper
Density Status:E
Y-N Factor
Select from T,E,A,I,DIN[Operating Procedure]
configuration screen, move thecursor to “Density Status” withorbutton and press
the(Enter)/OPTION button.
the2 Move the cursor to the item you wish
to select with the

3 Press theorbutton.

(Enter)/OPTION button.

Density Status

Page1/1

T
E
A
I
DIN
Measure with Status E

Density Status

Page1/1

The <Density Status>
configuration screen is displayed.

Select the setting.

T
E
A
I
DIN
Measure with Status T

Page1/2
Density Options
Density Target
Meas. Cond.
: M0(A Illum.)Den. White Ref.
: Paper
Density Status:T
Y-N Factor
Select from T,E,A,I,DIN

Preparation for
Measurement

1 On the <Density Options>

The selected content is confirmed
and you return to the previous
screen.
Notes
If you press
without
pressing, you return to theprevious screen without changing
the setting.

Setting ( is the initial setting)T

ISO Status TE

ISO Status EA

ISO Status AI

ISO Status IDIN

DIN16536

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Setting the Measurement Conditions
Density Measurement Conditions

Color Measurement Conditions

Display ModeY-N Factor

Polarized Measurement Settings

Density Options
Density Target
Meas. Cond.
Den. White Ref.
Density Status
Y-N Factor
Change factor

Page1/2: M0(A Illum.): Paper:E[Operating Procedure]

1 On the <Density Options>Preparation for
Measurement

configuration screen, move thecursor to “Y-N Factor” with theorbutton and press the(Enter)/OPTION button.

2 Move the cursor to the value to set

Page1/1: n=1.00: n=1.00

Y-N Factor
For Dot %For PS Dot %Change print YN-factor

Y-N Factororbutton and presswith the(Enter)/OPTION button.
then=1. 00(0.50 9.90)

Change value with3

Set the factor.

Y-N Factor

keys(Enter)/OPTION button.

Y-N Factor
For Dot %For PS Dot %For setting numeric values, referto page E-41.

n=1. 50(0.50 9.90)

Change value with

4 Press the

The <Y-N Factor> configuration
screen is displayed.

keys: n=1.50: n=1.00

Page1/1

Change print YN-Factor

The selected content is confirmed
and you return to the previous
screen.
Notes
If you press
without
pressing, you return to theprevious screen without changing
the setting.

Setting
Set the Yule-Nielsen factor (n) for the Yule-Nielsen formula used to calculate dot area or PS plate dot area. To use
the Murray-Davies formula, set the Yule-Nielsen factor to “1”.
Type
For Dot %For PS Dot %E-48

Initial setting
1.00
1.00

Setting range
0.50 to 9.90
0.50 to 9.90

Setting the Measurement Conditions
Density Measurement Conditions

Color Measurement Conditions

Display Mode

Polarized Measurement Settings

Dot % Reference: Dot Gain
[Operating Procedure]

1 On the <Density Options>

Density Options
Dot % Reference
Den. Filter
Trapping Method
SpotCol.Dens.WL

configuration screen, move thecursor to “Dot % Reference” withorbutton and press
the(Enter)/OPTION button.
theDot Gain
Reference 1
Reference 2
Reference 3

Dot Gain
Reference 1
Reference 2
Reference 3

: 65%
: 50%
: 25%

For setting numeric values, referto page E-41.

: 65%
: 50%
: 25%
(1% 99%)Change value with

Cannot be disabled

: 75%
: 50%
: 25%

Cannot be disabled

4 Set each reference value.

Preparation for
Measurement

Dot Gain
Reference 1
Reference 2
Reference 3“Reference 2”, “Reference 3” withorbutton and set each.
theWhen the cursor is on“Reference 1”

The <Dot Gain> configuration
screen for setting the values isdisplayed.

Change refer. dot gain %3 Move the cursor to “Reference 1”,

Press: Auto: Preucil: AutoPage1/1: 75%, 50%, 25%: 75%, 50%, 25%: 75%, 50%, 25%: C50 , M50, Y50

Dot % Reference
Dot Gain
PS Dot Gain
Gray Balance
Midtone spreadconfiguration screen, move thecursor to “Dot Gain” with theorbutton and press the(Enter)/OPTION button.

: 75%
: 50%
: 25%

The <Dot % Reference>
configuration screen is displayed.

Change reference %2 On the <Dot % Reference>

Dot Gain
Reference 1
Reference 2
Reference 3

Page2/2

keys

You can change the reference
value for Reference 1.
Press

Dot Gain
Reference 1
Reference 2
Reference 3

: 65%
: 50%
: 25%

When the cursor ison “Reference 2”

Dot Gain
Reference 1
Reference 2
Reference 3

Press
Reference is valid

When the cursor is on “Reference 2”
Dot Gain
Reference 1
Reference 2
Reference 3

Change value with

Reference is valid

: 65%
: 55%
: 25%

Reference 2 is disabled.

Press

Dot Gain
Reference 1
Reference 2
Reference 3

: 65%
: 55%
: 25%

When the cursor is on “Reference 3”

5 Press the(Enter)/OPTION button.

keys

Reference 2 is enabled, you canchange its reference value.
When the cursor ison “Reference 3”
Press

Reference is valid

: 65%
: 50%
: 25%
(1% 99%)Reference is invalid

Reference 3 is disabled.

Dot % Reference
Dot Gain
PS Dot Gain
Gray Balance
Midtone spread

Dot Gain
Reference 1
Reference 2
Reference 3

Change value with

: 65%
: 55%
: 25%
(1% 99%)keys

Reference 3 is enabled, you canchange its reference value.

Page1/1: 65%, 55%, 35%: 65%, 55%, 35%: 65%, 55%, 35%: C50 , M50, Y50

Change refer. dot gain %The set content is confirmed andyou return to the previous screen.
Notes
If you press
without
pressing, you return to theprevious screen without changing
the setting.

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Setting the Measurement Conditions
Density Measurement Conditions

Color Measurement Conditions

Display Mode

Polarized Measurement Settings

Setting (All Dot Gain References are enabled in the initial setting.)
Set the tone value for the tint patch you want to measure using the “Dot Gain” measurement function.

Preparation for
Measurement

Reference 1
Reference 2
Reference 3

E-50

Initial setting
75%
50%
25%

Setting range
1 to 99%
1 to 99%
1 to 99%

Setting the Measurement Conditions
Density Measurement Conditions

Color Measurement Conditions

Display Mode

Polarized Measurement Settings

Dot % Reference: PS Dot Gain
[Operating Procedure]

1 On the <Density Options>

Density Options
Dot % Reference
Den. Filter
Trapping Method
SpotCol.Dens.WL

configuration screen, move thecursor to “Dot % Reference” withorbutton and press
the(Enter)/OPTION button.
thePage2/2

The <Dot % Reference>
configuration screen is displayed.

: Auto: Preucil: AutoChange reference %2 On the <Dot % Reference>

Page1/1: 75%, 50%, 25%: 75%, 50%, 25%: 75%, 50%, 25%: C50 , M50, Y50

Dot % Reference
Dot Gain
PS Dot Gain
Gray Balance
Midtone spreadconfiguration screen, move thecursor to “PS Dot Gain” with theorbutton and press the(Enter)/OPTION button.

The <PS Dot Gain> configuration
screen for setting the values isdisplayed.

3 Move the cursor to “Reference 1”,

Preparation for
Measurement

Change refer. PS dot gain %PS Dot Gain

“Reference 2”, “Reference 3” withorbutton and set each.
theReference 1
Reference 2
Reference 3

: 75%
: 50%
: 25%

Cannot be disabled

4

For setting numeric values, referto page E-41.

Set each reference value.
PS Dot Gain

Reference 1
Reference 2
Reference 3

: 75%
: 50%
: 25%

Press

When the cursor is on“Reference 1”
PS Dot Gain

: 65%
: 50%
: 25%

Press

(1% ~ 99%)

PS Dot Gain

: 65%
: 55%
: 25%

Reference is enabled

When the cursor is on “Reference 3”(Enter)/OPTION button.

PS Dot Gain

Reference 1
Reference 2
Reference 3

: 65%
: 50%
: 25%

When the cursor ison “Reference 2”
Press

Reference is enabled

When the cursor is on “Reference 2”

5 Press the

: 65%
: 50%
: 25%

You can change the reference
value for Reference 1.

Reference is enabled

Reference 1
Reference 2
Reference 3

Reference 1
Reference 2
Reference 3

Change value with  keys

Cannot be disabled

Reference 1
Reference 2
Reference 3

PS Dot Gain

Reference 2 is disabled.

Press

PS Dot Gain

Reference 1
Reference 2
Reference 3

: 65%
: 55%
: 25%

PS Dot Gain

Reference 1
Reference 2
Reference 3

: 65%
: 50%
: 25%

(1% ~ 99%)

Change value with  keys

Reference 2 is enabled, you canchange its reference value.
When the cursor ison “Reference 3”

Reference is disabled

Press

Reference 3 is disabled.

Dot % Reference
Dot Gain
PS Dot Gain
Gray Balance
Midtone spread

PS Dot Gain

Reference 1
Reference 2
Reference 3

: 65%
: 55%
: 25%

(1% ~ 99%)

Change value with  keys

Reference 3 is enabled, you canchange its reference value.

Page1/1: 65%, 55%, 35%: 65%, 55%, 35%: 65%, 55%, 35%: C50 , M50, Y50

Change refer. PS dot gain %The set content is confirmed andyou return to the previous screen.
Notes
If you press
without
pressing, you return to theprevious screen without changing
the setting.

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Setting the Measurement Conditions
Density Measurement Conditions

Color Measurement Conditions

Display Mode

Polarized Measurement Settings

Setting (All PS Dot Gain references are enabled in the initial setting.)
Set the tone value for the tint patch you want to measure using the “PS Dot Gain” measurement function.

Preparation for
Measurement

Reference 1
Reference 2
Reference 3

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Initial setting
75%
50%
25%

Setting range
1 to 99%
1 to 99%
1 to 99%

Setting the Measurement Conditions
Density Measurement Conditions

Color Measurement Conditions

Display Mode

Polarized Measurement Settings

Dot % Reference: Gray Balance[Operating Procedure]

1 On the <Density Options>

Density Options
Dot % Reference
Den. Filter
Trapping Method
SpotCol.Dens.WL

configuration screen, move thecursor to “Dot % Reference” withorbutton and press
the(Enter)/OPTION button.
thePage2/2

The <Dot % Reference>
configuration screen is displayed.

: Auto: Preucil: AutoChange reference %2 On the <Dot % Reference>

Page1/1: 75%, 50%, 25%: 75%, 50%, 25%: 75%, 50%, 25%: C50 , M50, Y50

Dot % Reference
Dot Gain
PS Dot Gain
Gray Balance
Midtone spreadconfiguration screen, move thecursor to “Gray Balance” withorbutton and press
the(Enter)/OPTION button.
the

The <Gray Balance>
configuration screen for setting
the values is displayed.

3 Move the cursor to “Reference 1”,

Preparation for
Measurement

Change refer. gray balance %Gray Balance“Reference 2”, “Reference 3” withorbutton and set each.
theReference 1
Reference 2
Reference 3

: 75%
: 50%
: 25%

Cannot be disabled

4

For setting numeric values, referto page E-41.

Set each reference value.
Gray Balance

Reference 1
Reference 2
Reference 3

: 75%
: 50%
: 25%

Press

When the cursor is on“Reference 1”
Gray Balance

: 65%
: 50%
: 25%

Press

(1% ~ 99%)

Gray Balance

: 65%
: 55%
: 25%

Reference is enabled

When the cursor is on “Reference 3”(Enter)/OPTION button.

Gray Balance

Reference 1
Reference 2
Reference 3

: 65%
: 50%
: 25%

When the cursor ison “Reference 2”
Press

Reference is enabled

When the cursor is on “Reference 2”

5 Press the

: 65%
: 50%
: 25%

You can change the reference
value for Reference 1.

Reference is enabled

Reference 1
Reference 2
Reference 3

Reference 1
Reference 2
Reference 3

Change value with  keys

Cannot be disabled

Reference 1
Reference 2
Reference 3

Gray Balance

Reference 2 is disabled.

Press

Gray Balance

Reference 1
Reference 2
Reference 3

: 65%
: 55%
: 25%

Gray Balance

Reference 1
Reference 2
Reference 3

: 65%
: 50%
: 25%

(1% ~ 99%)

Change value with  keys

Reference 2 is enabled, you canchange its reference value.
When the cursor ison “Reference 3”

Reference is disabled

Press

Reference 3 is disabled.

Dot % Reference
Dot Gain
PS Dot Gain
Gray Balance
Midtone spread

Gray Balance

Reference 1
Reference 2
Reference 3

: 65%
: 55%
: 25%

(1% ~ 99%)

Change value with  keys

Reference 3 is enabled, you canchange its reference value.

Page1/1: 65%, 55%, 35%: 65%, 55%, 35%: 65%, 55%, 35%: C50 , M50, Y50

Change refer. gray balance %The set content is confirmed andyou return to the previous screen.
Notes
If you press
without
pressing, you return to theprevious screen without changing
the setting.

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Density Measurement Conditions

Color Measurement Conditions

Display Mode

Polarized Measurement Settings

Setting
Set the tone value for the tint patch you want to measure using the “Graybalance” measurement function.

Preparation for
Measurement

Reference 1
Reference 2
Reference 3

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Initial setting
75%
50%
25%

Setting range
1 to 99%
1 to 99%
1 to 99%

Setting the Measurement Conditions
Density Measurement Conditions

Color Measurement Conditions

Display Mode

Polarized Measurement Settings

Dot % Reference: Midtone Spread[Operating Procedure]

1 On the <Density Options>

Density Options
Dot % Reference
Den. Filter
Trapping Method
SpotCol.Dens.WL

configuration screen, move thecursor to “Dot % Reference” withorbutton and press
the(Enter)/OPTION button.
thePage2/2

The <Dot % Reference>
configuration screen is displayed.

: Auto: Preucil: AutoChange reference %2 On the <Dot % Reference>

Dot % Reference
Dot % Reference
PS Dot Gain
Gray Balance
Midtone spreadconfiguration screen, move thecursor to “Midtone Spread” withorbutton and press
the(Enter)/OPTION button.
thePage1/1: 75%, 50%, 25%: 75%, 50%, 25%: 75%, 50%, 25%: C50 , M50, Y50

The <Midtone Spread>
configuration screen for setting
the values is displayed.

3 Move the cursor to “C Reference”,“M Reference”, “Y Reference” withorbutton and set each.
thePreparation for
Measurement

Change refer. midtone sprd %Midtone Spread

C Reference
M Reference
Y Reference

: 50%
: 50%
: 50%

Change reference cyan %4For setting numeric values, referto page E-41.

Set each reference value.
Midtone Spread

C Reference
M Reference
Y Reference

: 50%
: 50%
: 50%

Press

C Reference
M Reference
Y Reference

: 50%
: 50%
: 50%

You can change the reference
value for cyan reference.
Press

When the cursor is on“M Reference”
C Reference
M Reference
Y Reference

: 50%
: 50%
: 50%

Change reference yellow %When the cursor is on“Y Reference”

5 Press the(Enter)/OPTION button.

Midtone Spread

C Reference: 40%
M Reference: 40%
Y Reference: 50%(1% ~ 99%)
Change value with  keys

Change reference magenta %Midtone Spread

C Reference: 40%
M Reference: 50%
Y Reference: 50%(1% ~ 99%)
Change value with  keys

Change reference cyan %When the cursor is on“C Reference”
Midtone Spread

Midtone Spread

You can change the reference
value for magenta reference.
Press

Midtone Spread

C Reference: 40%
M Reference: 40%
Y Reference: 40%(1% ~ 99%)
Change value with  keys

You can change the reference
value for yellow reference.

Dot % Reference
Dot Gain
PS Dot Gain
Gray Balance
Midtone spread

Page1/1: 75%, 50%: 75%, 50%, 25%: 75%, 50%, 25%: C40, M40, Y40

Change refer. midtone sprd %E-55

Setting the Measurement Conditions
Density Measurement Conditions

Color Measurement Conditions

Display Mode

Polarized Measurement Settings

Setting
Set the cyan, magenta, and yellow tone values for the tint patch you want to measure using the “Midtonesprd”
measurement function.

Preparation for
Measurement

C Reference (Cyan)
M Reference (Magenta)
Y Reference (Yellow)

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Initial setting
50%
50%
50%

Setting range
1 to 99%
1 to 99%
1 to 99%

Setting the Measurement Conditions
Density Measurement Conditions

Color Measurement Conditions

Display Mode

Den. Filter

Polarized Measurement Settings

Density Options
Dot % Reference
Den. Filter
Trapping Method
SpotCol.Dens.WL

Page2/2: Auto: Preucil: AutoSelect from Auto,All,K,C,M,Y[Operating Procedure]
configuration screen, movethe cursor to “Den. Filter” withbutton and press thethe(Enter)/OPTION button.
Or you can also enter the <Den. Filter> configuration
screen from the <Options> screen displayed byon the <DENSITY> measurement
pressing

Den. Filter

Page1/2

Auto
All
Black
Cyan
Magenta
Auto select filter

Den. Filter

The <Den. Filter> configuration
screen is displayed.

Page2/2

Yellowscreen, <DOT %> measurement screen, or <DOT
GAIN> measurement screen.
Display Y density

2 Move the cursor to the item you wish
to select with the

3 Press theorbutton.

(Enter)/OPTION button.

Den. Filter

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Select the setting.

Preparation for
Measurement

1 On the <Density Options>

Auto
All
Black
Cyan
Magenta
Display K density

Density Options
Dot % Reference
Den. Filter
Trapping Method
SpotCol.Dens.WL

Page2/2: Black: Preucil: AutoSelect from Auto,All,K,C,M,Y

The selected content is confirmed
and you return to the previous
screen.
Notes
If you press
without
pressing, you return to theprevious screen without changing
the setting.

Setting ( is the initial setting)


Auto



All

Automatically displays the density of either black, cyan, magenta, yellow
depending on the measurement result.
Displays the density of all: black, cyan, magenta, and yellow.



Black

The density of black is displayed.



Cyan

The density of cyan is displayed.

Magenta

The density of magenta is displayed.

Yellow

The density of yellow is displayed.

Memo• When “Functions” is set to “Dot %”, “Dot Gain”, “PS Dot %”, or “PS Dot Gain”, the “All” setting for Den. Filter
functions in the same way as the “Auto” setting.
• When “Functions” is set to “Trapping”, “ISO Check”, or “Targetmatch”, the Den. Filter setting will be ignored andthe function will be the same as the “Auto” setting.

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Setting Measurement Conditions
Density Measurement Conditions

Color Measurement Conditions

Display Mode

Trapping Method

Polarized Measurement Settings

Density Options
Dot % Reference
Den. Filter
Trapping Method
SpotCol.Dens.WL

Page2/2: Auto: Preucil: AutoSelect Preucil or Brunner[Operating Procedure]

1 On the <Density Options>configuration screen, move thecursor to “Trapping Method”
button and presswith the(Enter)/OPTION button.
thePreparation for
Measurement

Page1/2

Trapping Method
Preucil
Brunner

The <Trapping Method>
configuration screen is displayed.

Measure trapping with Preucil

Or you can also enter the <Trapping Method>
configuration screen from the <Options> screenon the <Trapping>displayed by pressing
measurement screen.

2 Move the cursor to the item you wish
to select with theorbutton.

Page1/2

Trapping Method

Select the setting.

Preucil
Brunner

Measure trapping with Brunner

3 Press the(Enter)/OPTION button.

Density Options
Dot % Reference
Den. Filter
Trapping Method
SpotCol.Dens.WL

Page2/2: 75%, 50%, 25%: Black: Brunner: AutoSelect Preucil or Brunner

Setting ( is the initial setting)

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

Preucil

Measures trapping value by Preucil's method.

Brunner

Measures trapping value by Brunner's method.

The selected content is confirmed
and you return to the previous
screen.
Notes
If you press
without
pressing, you return to theprevious screen without changing
the setting.

Setting Measurement Conditions
Density Measurement Conditions

Color Measurement Conditions

Display Mode

SpotCol.Dens.WL

Polarized Measurement Settings

Density Options
Dot % Reference
Den. Filter
Trapping Method
SpotCol.Dens.WL

Page2/2: Auto: Preucil: AutoChng WL to meas spot clr dens

[Operating Procedure]
configuration screen, move thecursor to “SpotCol.Dens.WL”
button and presswith the(Enter)/OPTION button.
the

SpotCol.Dens.WL
Auto
ManualPage1/1
I: 500nmThe < SpotCol.Dens.WL >configuration screen is displayed.

Measure density at peak WL

Or you can also enter the <SpotCol.Dens.WL>
configuration screen from the <Options> screenon the < SPT CLR DEN >displayed by pressing
measurement screen.

2 Move the cursor to the item you wish
to select with theorbutton.

SpotCol.Dens.WL
Auto
ManualPage1/1

Select the setting.

I: 500nmPreparation for
Measurement

1 On the <Density Options>

Measure density at peak WL

3 Press the(Enter)/OPTION button.

When “Auto” is selected, the selected content isconfirmed and you return to the previous screen.
Setting is complete.

Density Options
Dot % Reference
Den. Filter
Trapping Method
SpotCol.Dens.WL

Page2/2: Auto: Preucil: AutoNotes
If you press
without
pressing, you return to theprevious screen without changing
the setting.

Chng WL to meas spot clr dens

When “Manual” is selected, the screen for setting the
spot color density wavelength appears.

SpotCol.Dens.WL

For setting numeric values, referto page E-41.

600nm(380 ~ 730nm)
Change value with  keys

4 Set the desired spot color

SpotCol.Dens.WL

density wavelength value.

600nm(380 ~ 730nm)
Change value with  keys

5 Press the(Enter)/OPTION
button. The setting is confirmed andyou return to the previous screen.

Setting ( is the initial setting)


Auto



ManualDensity Options
Dot % Reference
Den. Filter
Trapping Method
SpotCol.Dens.WL

Page2/2: Auto: Preucil: 600nmNotes
If you press
without
pressing, you return to theprevious screen without changing
the setting.

Chng WL to meas spot clr dens

The peak wavelength of the measured spectral reflectance is automaticallydetermined and density at that wavelength is displayed.
Set the desired wavelength to measure density at.
Initial setting: 500nm
Settable range: 380 to 730nm

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Setting the Measurement Conditions
Density Measurement Conditions

Color Measurement Conditions

Display Mode❙❙Color Measurement Conditions
Color Target
Color targets registered in the instrument are used for color difference calculations
for “Difference” display mode and PASS/FAIL judgments for “Judge” display modein <COLOR> measurement mode.

Polarized Measurement Settings

Page1/2
Menu
Calibration: Color
Functions
Density Options
Color Options: Absolute
Display Mode
Change color options[Operating Procedure]

1 On the <Menu> screen, move thePreparation for
Measurement

cursor to “Color Options” withorbutton and press
the(Enter)/OPTION button.
the2 Move the cursor to “Color Target”
with thepress theorbutton and(Enter)/OPTION button.

Page1/2
Color Options
Color Target: M1(D50)
Meas. Cond.
: D50
Illuminant: 2°
Observer: L*a*b*
Color Space
Select, edit, tolerance, etc.

Color Target
Select Target
Edit Target
Default Toler.

Page1/1: AutoThe <Color Options>configuration screen is displayed.

The <Color Target> screen isdisplayed.

Select color target

Color Target has the following kind of menu.
 Select Target:S elect the target color when measuring color difference from the registeredtarget color data.

 Edit Target - Measure: Runs the measurement and registers the result as the target color data for the
specified number.

 Edit Target - Delete: Deletes the target color data for the specified number.

 Edit Target - Color Tolerance : Sets the tolerance used in the pass/fail judgment of the measurement value forthe specified number’s target color data.

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 Edit Target - Edit

: Changes the target color data value for the specified number.

 Edit Target - Edit Name

: Changes the name of the target color data for the specified number.

 Default Toler.

: The tolerance set in advance as the default tolerance before setting individual
tolerances for color difference target color data. This changes that default
tolerance.

Setting the Measurement Conditions
Density Measurement Conditions

Color Measurement Conditions

Display Mode

Color Target - Select Target

Polarized Measurement Settings

Color Target
Select Target
Edit Target
Default Toler.

Page1/1: AutoSelect color target[Operating Procedure]
On the <Color Target> screen,
move the cursor to “Select Target”
button and presswith the(Enter)/OPTION button.
theOr you can also enter the <Select Target> screen fromonthe <Options> screen displayed by pressing
the <COLOR> measurement screen.

2 Move the cursor to the color

difference target color number (Autoor TC01 to TC30) you wish to selectorbutton.
with the3 Press the(Enter)/OPTION button.

Select Target
Auto
L
TC01
a
TC02
b
TC03
TC--:
TC04
Auto select target color***

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Select Target
Auto
L
50.75
TC01
a
74.08
TC02
b
52.96
TC03
TC01:101214132042
TC04
Select target color

The <Select Target> screen isdisplayed.

Select the setting.

***Color Target
Select Target
Edit Target
Default Toler.

Select color target

Page1/1: TC01

Preparation for
Measurement

1

The selected content is confirmed
and you return to the previous
screen.
Notes
If you press
without
pressing, you return to theprevious screen without changing
the setting.

Setting ( is the initial setting)


Auto



TC01 to TC30

Automatically selects the nearest value from the color difference target colors
in memory that conforms to the measurement conditions according to themeasurement result.
Specifies the color difference target color to use for measurements.

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Setting the Measurement Conditions
Density Measurement Conditions

Color Measurement Conditions

Display Mode

Color Target - Edit Target - Measure

Polarized Measurement Settings

Color Target
Select Target
Edit Target
Default Toler.

Page1/1: AutoEdit target, tolerance[Operating Procedure]

1 On the <Color Target> screen, movethe cursor to “Edit Target” withorbutton and press
the(Enter)/OPTION button.
thePreparation for
Measurement

Or you can also enter the <Edit Target> screen fromonthe <Options> screen displayed by pressing
the <COLOR> measurement screen.

2 Move the cursor to the color

difference target color number(TC01 to TC30) you wish to registerorbutton and presswith the(Enter)/OPTION button.
the

3 Move the cursor to “Measure”

button, then presswith the(Enter)/OPTION button.
the

Edit Target
TC01
L
TC02
a
TC03
b
TC04
TC01:
TC05
Select target to edit

*
*
*

TC01:

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Page1/1

MeasureDeleteColor Tolerance
Edit
Edit Name
Measure and save to target

MeasureTC01

M1 2° D50
L
a
b

*
*
*

-------The <Edit Target> screen isdisplayed.

The <Edit Target> screen for theselected target color number isdisplayed.

The <Measure> screen for thecolor target color is displayed.

Measure target color

4 Align the Target Mask portwith the location that is thetarget for the paper.

5 Push the instrument on the paper.

You will hear a beep.

Beep

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Density Measurement Conditions

Color Measurement Conditions

Display Mode

Polarized Measurement Settings[Operating Procedure]

6 Remove the instrument when
you hear the beep again.

MeasureTC01

M1 2° D50
L
a
b

*
*
*

50.75
74.08
52.96

“TCxx” is checked and thetarget color’s measurement value
is displayed. The target color data
is registered in the selected target
color number.

7

Press thebutton.

TC01 : 101214132042
MeasureDeleteColor Tolerance
Edit
Edit Name
Measure and save to target

Page1/1

Memo
The measurement date/time isadded as the target color’s name.

You return to the previous screen.

Preparation for
Measurement

Measure target color

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Setting the Measurement Conditions
Density Measurement Conditions

Color Measurement Conditions

Display Mode

Color Target - Edit Target - Delete

Polarized Measurement Settings

Color Target
Select Target
Edit Target
Default Toler.

Page1/1: TC01

Edit target, tolerance[Operating Procedure]

1 On the <Color Target> screen, movethe cursor to “Edit Target” withorbutton and press
the(Enter)/OPTION button.
thePreparation for
Measurement

Or you can also enter the <Edit Target> screen fromonthe <Options> screen displayed by pressing
the <COLOR> measurement screen.

2 Move the cursor to the color

difference target color number(TC01 to TC30) you wish to edit withorbutton and press
the(Enter)/OPTION button.
the

3 Move the cursor to “Delete” with
the
the

or
button and press(Enter)/OPTION button.

Page1/6
Edit Target
TC01
L
50.75
TC02
a
74.08
TC03
b
52.96
TC04
TC01:101214132042
TC05
Select target to edit***

TC01:101214132042 Page1/1
MeasureDeleteColor Tolerance
Edit
Edit Name
Delete target color

The <Edit Target> screen isdisplayed.

The <Edit Target> screen for theselected target color number isdisplayed.

The <Delete Target Data> screen
is displayed.

Delete Target Data
OK to delete target data?
OK
CancelDelete target color

4 Move the cursor to “OK” with
the

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button and press the(Enter)/OPTION button.

TC01:
MeasureDeleteColor Tolerance
Edit
Edit Name
Delete target color

Page1/1

The target color data for theselected target color number isdeleted and you return to theprevious screen.

Setting the Measurement Conditions
Density Measurement Conditions

Color Measurement Conditions

Display Mode

Color Target - Edit Target - Color Tolerance

Polarized Measurement Settings

Color Target
Select Target
Edit Target
Default Toler.

Page1/1: TC01

Edit target, tolerance[Operating Procedure]
the cursor to “Edit Target” withorbutton and press
the(Enter)/OPTION button.
theOr you can also enter the <Edit Target> screen fromonthe <Options> screen displayed by pressing
the <COLOR> measurement screen.

2 Move the cursor to the color

difference target color number(TC01 to TC30) you wish to edit withorbutton and press
the(Enter)/OPTION button.
the

3 Move the cursor to “Coloror
Tolerance” with the
button and press the(Enter)/OPTION button.

Edit Target
TC01
L
TC02
a
TC03
b
TC04
TC05
Select target to edit***

color difference formula.

50.83
73.82
52.62

The <Edit Target> screen isdisplayed.

101214132042

TC01:101214132042

Page1/1

MeasureDeleteColor Tolerance
Edit
Edit Name
Change tolerance

Color Tolerance M1 2° D50

TC01

01.50

E00

Change value with

4 Set the tolerance for thePage1/6

keys

The <Edit Target> screen for theselected target color number isdisplayed.

Preparation for
Measurement

1 On the <Color Target> screen, move

The <Color Tolerance>
configuration screen is displayed,
and the color difference
formula corresponding to theset measurement conditions isdisplayed.
Memo
The tolerance displayed when
you first enter the <Color
Tolerance> configuration screen
for the selected target color
number is the default tolerance.
Refer to page E-69.

• For setting numeric values,
refer to page E-41.

Color Tolerance M1 2° D50

TC01

01.30

E00

Change value with

keys

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Density Measurement Conditions

Color Measurement Conditions

Display Mode

Polarized Measurement Settings

Page1/1

The set content is confirmed andyou return to the previous screen.

[Operating Procedure]

5 When finished setting the

Preparation for
Measurement

right-most digit, press the(Enter)/OPTION button.

Notes
If you press
without
pressing, you return to theprevious screen without changing
the setting.
Memo
Afterward, even if you change
the default tolerance, thetolerance set here is not changed.

Setting
Initial setting∆E00 1.50

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TC01:101214132042
MeasureDeleteColor Tolerance
Edit
Edit Name
Change tolerance

Setting range
0.00 to 99.99

Setting the Measurement Conditions
Density Measurement Conditions

Color Measurement Conditions

Display Mode

Color Target - Edit Target - Edit

Polarized Measurement Settings

Color Target
Select Target
Edit Target
Default Toler.

Page1/1: TC01

Edit target, tolerance[Operating Procedure]
the cursor to “Edit Target” withorbutton and press
the(Enter)/OPTION button.
theOr you can also enter the <Edit Target> screen fromonthe <Options> screen displayed by pressing
the <COLOR> measurement screen.

2 Move the cursor to the color

difference target color number(TC01 to TC30) you wish to edit withorbutton and press
the(Enter)/OPTION button.
the

3 Move the cursor to “Edit” with
the
the

or
button and press(Enter)/OPTION button.

Page1/6
Edit Target
TC01
L
50.83
TC02
a
73.82
TC03
b
52.62
TC04
TC01:101214132042
TC05
Select target to edit***

TC01:101214132042

Page1/1

MeasureDeleteColor Tolerance
Edit
Edit Name
Change target color value

Edit

TC01

L
a
b

*
*
*

50.83
73.82
52.62

*
*
*

050.8073.82
52.62

Select value to change

4 Edit the target color value forthe color specification values.

Edit

TC01

L
a
b

Change value with

The <Edit Target> screen for theselected target color number isdisplayed.

The <Edit> screen for thecolor difference target color
is displayed, and the color
space corresponding to theset measurement conditions isdisplayed.
• For setting numeric values,
refer to page E-41.

keys

Edit

*
*
*

50.80
73.82
52.62

TC01:101214132042

Page1/1

TC01

The <Edit Target> screen isdisplayed.

Preparation for
Measurement

1 On the <Color Target> screen, moveLab

Select value to change

5 When finished editing thetarget color value for thecolor specification values,
button.
press theMeasureDeleteColor Tolerance
Edit
Edit Name
Change target color value

The set content is confirmed andyou return to the previous screen.

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Setting the Measurement Conditions
Density Measurement Conditions

Color Measurement Conditions

Display Mode

Color Target - Edit Target - Edit Name

Polarized Measurement Settings

Color Target
Select Target
Edit Target
Default Toler.

Page1/1: TC01

Edit target, tolerance[Operating Procedure]

1 On the <Color Target> screen, movethe cursor to “Edit Target” withorbutton and press
the(Enter)/OPTION button.
thePreparation for
Measurement

Or you can also enter the <Edit Target> screen fromonthe <Options> screen displayed by pressing
the <COLOR> measurement screen.

2 Move the cursor to the color

difference target color number(TC01 to TC30) you wish to edit withorbutton and press
the(Enter)/OPTION button.
the

3 Move the cursor to “Edit Name”
button and presswith the(Enter)/OPTION button.
thePage1/6
Edit Target
TC01
L
50.80
TC02
a
73.82
TC03
b
52.62
TC04
TC01:101214132042
TC05
Select target to edit***

TC01:101214132042

Page1/1

MeasureDeleteColor Tolerance
Edit
Edit Name
Change target color name

TC01

101214132042

4 Edit the name of the target color.

The <Edit Target> screen for theselected target color number isdisplayed.

The <Edit Name> screen for thecolor difference target color isdisplayed.

Edit Name

Change value with

The <Edit Target> screen isdisplayed.

keys

Memo
The name displayed when you
first enter the <Edit Name>
screen for the selected target
color number is the measurement
date/time added when obtainedby measuring the target color.
Refer to page E-63.

For setting numeric values, referto page E-41.
For setting characters, refer topage E-41.

Edit Name

TC01

123456789ABC
Change value with

5 When finished setting the right-mostcharacter (12th character), press(Enter)/OPTION button.
the

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keys

TC01:123456789ABC
MeasureDeleteColor Tolerance
Edit
Edit Name
Change target color namePage1/1

The set content is confirmed andyou return to the previous screen.

Setting the Measurement Conditions
Density Measurement Conditions

Color Measurement Conditions

Display Mode

Color Target - Def. Tolerance

Polarized Measurement Settings

Color Target
Select Target
Edit Target
Default Toler.

Page1/1: TC01

Edit initial tolerance[Operating Procedure]
move the cursor to “Default Toler.”button and presswith the(Enter)/OPTION button.
theDefault Toler.
E00

Change value with

2 Set the default tolerance forthe color difference formula.

01.50
keys

• For setting numeric values,
refer to page E-41.

Default Toler.

01.30

E00

Change value with

3 When finished setting theright-most digit, press the(Enter)/OPTION button.

Color Target
Select Target
Edit Target
Default Toler.

Edit initial tolerance

The <Default Toler.> screen
is displayed, and the color
difference formula corresponding
to the set measurement conditions
is displayed.

keys

Page1/1: TC01

Preparation for
Measurement

1 On the <Color Target> screen,

The set content is confirmed andyou return to the previous screen.
Notes
If you press
without
pressing, you return to theprevious screen without changing
the setting.

Setting
Initial setting∆E00 1.50

Setting range
0.00 to 99.99

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Density Measurement Conditions

Color Measurement Conditions

Display Mode

Polarized Measurement Settings

Meas. Cond.

Page1/2
Color Options
Color Target
Meas. Cond.
: M1(D50)
Illuminant: D50
Observer: 2°
Color Space: L* a *b*
Select measurement conditions[Operating Procedure]

1 On the <Color Options>

Meas. Cond.

Preparation for
Measurement

configuration screen, move thecursor to “Meas. Cond.” withbutton and press thethe(Enter)/OPTION button.

2 Move the cursor to the item you wish
to select with theorbutton.

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M0(A Illum.)M1(D50)M2(UV Cut)
User Illum.

The <Meas. Cond.> configuration
screen is displayed.

D50 illuminant

Meas. Cond.

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Select the setting.

M0(A Illum.)M1(D50)M2(UV Cut)
User Illum.

UV cut illuminant

3 Press the(Enter)/OPTION button.

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Color Options
Color Target
Meas. Cond.
: M2(UV Cut)
Illuminant: D50
Observer: 2°
Color Space: L* a* b *Select measurement conditions

The selected content is confirmed
and you return to the previous
screen.
Notes
If you press
without
pressing, you return to theprevious screen without changing
the setting.

Setting ( is the initial setting)This instrument uses proprietary VFS (Virtual Fluorescence Standard) technology to calculate colorimetric values
and spectral reflectance data by switching the lighting used for measurement. MO, M1, and M2 are measurement
conditions described in “4.2.2 Illumination requirements and measurement conditions” in ISO 13655.


M0(A Illum.)

Standard Illuminant A; (incandescent bulb color, color temperature 2856 K)



M1(D50)

Supplementary Illuminant D50 (daylight, color temperature 5003 K)

M2(UV Cut)Standard Illuminant A with light of 410 nm or lower cutUser Illum.

The illuminant registered as the user illuminant by measuring illuminance (FD-7 only)

Notes
Please note that “Meas. Cond.” setting is ignored when taking paper index measurements. (Refer to page E-76.)

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Density Measurement Conditions

Color Measurement Conditions

Display Mode

Illuminant

Polarized Measurement Settings

Color Options
Color Target
Meas. Cond.
IlluminantObserverColor Space
Select illuminant

Page1/2: M1(D50)
: D50
: 2°
: L *a* b *[Operating Procedure]
configuration screen, movethe cursor to “Illuminant” withbutton and press thethe(Enter)/OPTION button.

Illuminant

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A
C
D50
D65
ID50
Select illuminant

The <Illuminant> configuration
screen is displayed.
Notes
Please refer to page E-76 to set“Illuminant” when taking paper
index measurements.

Or you can also enter the <Illuminant> configuration
screen from the <Options> screen displayed byon the <PAPER> measurement screen.
pressing

2 Move the cursor to the item you wish
to select with the

3 Press theorbutton.

(Enter)/OPTION button.

Illuminant

Page1/3

Select the setting.

A
C
D50
D65
ID50
Select illuminant

Color Options
Color Target
Meas. Cond.
IlluminantObserverColor Space
Select illuminant

Page1/2: M1(D50)
: D65
: 2°
: L* a* b *Preparation for
Measurement

1 On the <Color Options>

The selected content is confirmed
and you return to the previous
screen.
Notes
If you press
without
pressing, you return to theprevious screen without changing
the setting.

Setting ( is the initial setting)AStandard Illuminant A; (incandescent bulb color, color temperature 2856 K)



C



D50

Supplementary Illuminant C; (daylight, however the relative value of the spectral
distribution in the UV region is small, color temperature 6774 K)
Supplementary Illuminant D50 (daylight, color temperature 5003 K)



D65

Supplementary Illuminant D65 (daylight, color temperature 6504 K)



ID50

Indoor Daylight Illuminant ID50 (daylight, color temperature 5000 K)



ID65

Indoor Daylight Illuminant ID65 (daylight, color temperature 6500 K)



F2White (overseas fluorescent lamp)



F6White (domestic Japanese fluorescent lamp)



F7

Color rendering A daylight color (overseas fluorescent lamp)



F8Color rendering AAA daylight color (domestic Japanese fluorescent lamp)



F9Color rendering AAA white (domestic Japanese fluorescent lamp)

F10

Three band daylight color (domestic Japanese fluorescent lamp)

F11

Three band white (overseas fluorescent lamp)

F12

Three band incandescent bulb color (overseas fluorescent lamp)

User Illum.

The illuminant registered as the user illuminant by measuring illuminance (FD-7 only)

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Density Measurement Conditions

Color Measurement Conditions

Display Mode

ObserverPolarized Measurement Settings

Color Options
Color Target
Meas. Cond.
IlluminantObserverColor Space
Select observer

Page1/2: M1(D50)
: D65
: 2°
: L* a* b*[Operating Procedure]

1 On the <Color Options>Preparation for
Measurement

configuration screen, movethe cursor to “Observer” withbutton and press thethe(Enter)/OPTION button.

ObserverPage1/1

2°
10°

Notes
Please refer to page E-76 to set“Observer” when taking paper
index measurements using WI or
Tint.

Select observer

Or you can also enter the <Observer> configuration
screen from the <Options> screen displayed byon the <PAPER> measurement screen.
pressing

2 Move the cursor to the item you wish
to select with theorbutton.

ObserverThe <Observer> configuration
screen is displayed.

Page1/1

Select the setting.

2°
10°

Select observer

3 Press the(Enter)/OPTION button.

Color Options
Color Target
Meas. Cond.
IlluminantObserverColor Space
Select observer

Setting ( is the initial setting)

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

2°

2° observer (CIE 1931)

10°

10° observer (CIE 1964)

Page1/2: M1(D50)
: D65
: 10°
: L* a* b*

The selected content is confirmed
and you return to the previous
screen.
Notes
If you press
without
pressing, you return to theprevious screen without changing
the setting.

Setting the Measurement Conditions
Density Measurement Conditions

Color Measurement Conditions

Display Mode

Color Space

Polarized Measurement Settings

Color Options
Color Target
Meas. Cond.
IlluminantObserverColor Space
Select color space

Page1/2: M1(D50)
: D65
: 10°
: L* a * b*

[Operating Procedure]
configuration screen, move thecursor to “Color Space” withbutton and press thethe(Enter)/OPTION button.

2 Move the cursor to the item you wish
to select with the

3 Press theorbutton.

(Enter)/OPTION button.

Color Space
L* a * b *L* C * h*
Yxy
XYZ
Hunter Lab
Select color space

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Color SpaceL *a *b*
L * C * h*
Yxy
XYZ
Hunter Lab
Select color space

Page1/1

Color Options
Color Target
Meas. Cond.
IlluminantObserverColor Space
Select color space

Page1/2: M1(D50)
: D65
: 10°
: XYZ

The <Color Space> configuration
screen is displayed.

Select the setting.

Preparation for
Measurement

1 On the <Color Options>

The selected content is confirmed
and you return to the previous
screen.
Notes
If you press
without
pressing, you return to theprevious screen without changing
the setting.

Setting ( is the initial setting)

L*a*b*

L*a*b* color space



L*C*h

L*C*h color spaceYxy

Yxy color space

XYZ

XYZ color space

Hunter Lab

Hunter Lab color space

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Density Measurement Conditions

Color Measurement Conditions

Display Mode

Diff. Formula

Polarized Measurement Settings

Color Options
Diff. Formula
Color Index
Color Set Mgmt

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Select color diff. formula[Operating Procedure]

1 On the <Color Options>Preparation for
Measurement

configuration screen, move thecursor to “Diff. Formula” withorbutton and press
the(Enter)/OPTION button.
the2 Move the cursor to the item you wish
to select with the

3 Press theorbutton.

(Enter)/OPTION button.

Page1/1
Diff. Formula
E*a b
CMC
E * 94
E00
Hunter E
Select color diff. formulaPage1/1
Diff. Formula
E*a b
CMC
E * 94
E00
Hunter E
Select color diff. formula

Color Options
Diff. Formula
Color Index
Color Set Mgmt

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Select color diff. formula

The <Diff. Formula>configuration screen is displayed.

Select the setting.

When selecting “∆E*ab” or“Hunter ∆E”, the selected content
is confirmed and you return tothe previous screen.
When selecting “CMC”,“∆E*94”, or “∆E00”, the screen
switches to the <Parameters>
configuration screen.
Notes
If you press
without
pressing, you return to theprevious screen without changing
the setting.

4 When selecting “CMC”, “∆E*94”,
or “∆E00”, set the parameters.

ParametersIchChange factor l

E-74: 1.00: 1.00: 1.00The <Parameters> configuration
screen is displayed.

Setting the Measurement Conditions
Density Measurement Conditions

Color Measurement Conditions

Display Mode

Polarized Measurement Settings[Operating Procedure]parameters, press the

button.

Page1/1
Diff. Formula
E*a b
CMC
E * 94
E00
Hunter E
Select color diff. formula

The <Diff. Formula>configuration screen isdisplayed.

Setting ( is the initial setting)


∆E*ab

∆E*ab (CIE 1976) color difference formula

CMC

CMC color difference formula; The parameters can be changed.



∆E*94

∆E* (CIE 1994) color difference formula; The parameters can be changed.



∆E00

∆E2000 (CIE 2000) color difference formula; The parameters can be changed.



Hunter ∆E

Hunter ∆E color difference formula

Preparation for
Measurement

5 When finished setting all the

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Density Measurement Conditions

Color Measurement Conditions

Display Mode

Color Index

Polarized Measurement Settings

Color Options
Diff. Formula
Color Index
Color Set Mgmt

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Select whiteness formula[Operating Procedure]

1 On the <Color Options>Preparation for
Measurement

configuration screen, move thecursor to “Color Index” withbutton and press thethe(Enter)/OPTION button.

Color Index

Page1/1
WI,Tint (C,D50,D65 only)
Brightness (C,D65 only)
Fluor. Whitening Intensity

The <Color Index> configuration
screen is displayed.

Set illum. to C, D50, or D65

Or you can also enter the <Color Index> configuration
screen from the <Options> screen displayed byon the <PAPER> measurement screen.
pressing

2 Move the cursor to the item you wishorto select with the

3 Press the

button.

(Enter)/OPTION button.

Color Index

Page1/1
WI,Tint (C,D50,D65 only)
Brightness (C,D65 only)
Fluor. Whitening Intensity

Color Options
Diff. Formula
Color Index
Color Set Mgmt

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Select whiteness formula

Setting ( is the initial setting)WI,Tint(C,D50,D65 only)
Brightness(C,D65 only)

Fluor. Whitening
Intensity

Select the setting.

The selected content is confirmed
and you return to the previous
screen.
Notes
If you press
without
pressing, you return to theprevious screen without changing
the setting.

Set “Observer” to “Meas. Cond.”
2° or 10°.
setting is not usedin calculations, so“Observer”
any setting can be
setting is not used
selected.
in calculations, so
either setting canbe selected.
Calculated as an index of the fluorescent whitening intensity of the paper using theformula below.
∆ B=B(D65) - B (UV Cut)
B(D65): D65 brightness
B(UV Cut): D65 brightness for illuminant A with light of 410 nm or lower cut

Whiteness index(ASTM E313-96)
ISO brightness(ISO 2470-1)
D65 brightness(ISO 2470-2)

Set “Illuminant”
to C, D50, or D65.
Set “Illuminant”
to C.
Set “Illuminant”
to D65.

Illuminant: Refer to page E-71. Observer: Refer to page E-72. Meas. Cond.: Refer to page E-47.
Notes
On these instruments, when taking paper index measurements, the “Illuminant” setting indicates the light source used formeasurement illumination.
Ex.: When measuring D65 Brightness
Set “Illuminant” to D65. The instrument uses proprietary VFS(Virtual Fluorescence Standard) technology to create the D65 light source used for measurement illumination.
Please note that the “Meas. Cond.” setting (page E-47) is ignored when taking paper index measurements.

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Setting the Measurement Conditions
Density Measurement Conditions

Color Measurement Conditions

Display Mode❙❙Color Set Management
Color sets are used for the ISO Check measurement function and the Target Matchmeasurement function. Up to 50 sets of colors with up to 15 target colors per set canbe stored in the instrument. Color sets can be set only by using the included DataManagement Software FD-S1w.

Polarized Measurement Settings

Color Options
Diff. Formula
Color Index
Color Set Mgmt

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Select color set

Selecting Color Set[Operating Procedure]
configuration screen, move thecursor to “Color Set Mgmt” withbutton and press thethe(Enter)/OPTION button.

Page1/1

The <Color Set Mgmt>
configuration screen is displayed.

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Sel. Color Set
CS01 [ P T 1 - A M - B B]
CS02 [ P T 4 - A M - B B]
CS03 [ P T 5 - A M - B B]
CS04 []
CS05 []The <Sel. Color Set>
configuration screen is displayed,with a list of the color sets
currently stored in the instrument.

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Sel. Color Set
CS01 [ P T 1 - A M - B B]
CS02 [ P T 4 - A M - B B]
CS03 [ P T 5 - A M - B B]
CS04 []
CS05 []

Select the setting

Color Set Mgmt
Sel. Color Set
Set Backing
Convert Backing
Est. Ink Type

: PT1-AM-BB: White: Off: AutoSelect color set

Or you can also enter the <Color Set Mgmt>
configuration screen from the <Options> screenon the <ISO CHECK> ordisplayed by pressing<TARGETMATCH> measurement screen.

2 Move the cursor to “Sel. Color Set”

orbutton and presswith the(Enter)/OPTION button.
thePreparation for
Measurement

1 On the <Color Options>

Select color set

3 Move the cursor to the color
set you wish to select withorbutton.
the• When measurement function is set to<Targetmatch>, “Meas. Target” can be selected
if you want to measure a target shortly before
measuring the sample or samples to compare to it.

Select color set• “Meas. Target” will not be shown if measurement
function is set to <ISO Check>

4 Press the(Enter)/OPTION button

The instrument contains the following color sets bydefault:
Name

ISO 12467-2 type

PT1-AM-BB

Paper Type 1; Black backing

PT4-AM-BB

Paper Type 4; Black backing

PT5-AM-BB

Paper Type 5; Black backing

Color Set Mgmt
Sel. Color Set
Set Backing
Convert Backing
Est. Ink Type

Select color set

Page1/1: PT4-AM-BB: White: Off: AutoThe selected color set isconfirmed and you return to theprevious screen.
Notes
If you press
without
pressing, you return to theprevious screen without changing
the setting.

Notes
When the measurement function is set to “Targetmatch”, an additional setting “Meas. Target” is available as the first setting. When
this setting is selected, the target can be measured immediately before measuring the sample without needing to store the target in
the instrument beforehand using the Data Management Software FD-S1w.

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Setting the Measurement Conditions
Density Measurement Conditions

Color Measurement Conditions

Display Mode

Setting Backing
Backing information is normally stored with the target colors for ISO Check or
Target Match. The backing which will be used for measurements should be selected.

Polarized Measurement Settings

Color Options
Diff. Formula
Color Index
Color Set Mgmt

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Select color set[Operating Procedure]

1 On the <Color Options>Preparation for
Measurement

configuration screen, move thecursor to “Color Set Mgmt” withbutton and press thethe(Enter)/OPTION button.

Color Set Mgmt
Sel. Color Set
Set Backing
Convert Backing
Est. Ink TypePage1/1: ABC_New: White: Off: AutoThe <Color Set Mgmt>
configuration screen is displayed.

Page1/1

The <Set Backing> configuration
screen is displayed.

Select backing

Or you can also enter the <Color Set Mgmt>
configuration screen from the <Options> screenon the <ISO CHECK> ordisplayed by pressing<TARGETMATCH> measurement screen.

2 Move the cursor to “Set Backing”

orbutton and presswith the(Enter)/OPTION button.
theSet Backing
None
Black
White

Measure; Backing not managed.

3 Move the cursor to thebacking you wish to selectorbutton.
with theSet Backing
None
Black
White

Page1/1

Select the setting.

Measure with black backing

4 Press the(Enter)/OPTION button.

Color Set Mgmt
Sel. Color Set
Set Backing
Convert Backing
Est. Ink TypePage1/1: ABC_New: White: Off: AutoSelect backing

The selected backing setting is
confirmed and you return to theprevious screen.
Notes
If you press
without, you return to thepressing
previous screen without changing
the setting.

Setting ( is the initial setting)

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

None

Measurements will be taken without reference to backing.



White

Measurements will be taken over a white backing.



Black

Measurements will be taken over a black backing.

Setting the Measurement Conditions
Density Measurement Conditions

Color Measurement Conditions

Display Mode

Convert Backing
If a backing different from the one stored with the target colors in the color set will
be used for measurements, the instrument can be set to convert the target values tothe measurement backing.
Memo

Polarized Measurement Settings

Color Options
Diff. Formula
Color Index
Color Set Mgmt

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Select color set• Backing conversion is performed only for ISO Check or Targetmatch functions.
• Backing conversion is performed according to the method described in ISO
13655. Conversion is possible only for 100% solid colors.

[Operating Procedure]
configuration screen, move thecursor to “Color Set Mgmt” withbutton and press thethe(Enter)/OPTION button.

Color Set Mgmt
Sel. Color Set
Set Backing
Convert Backing
Est. Ink TypePage1/1: ABC_New: White: Off: AutoThe <Color Set Mgmt>
configuration screen is displayed.

Can adjust tar. to diff. backOr you can also enter the <Color Set Mgmt>
configuration screen from the <Options> screenon the <ISO CHECK> ordisplayed by pressing<TARGETMATCH> measurement screen.

2 Move the cursor to “ConvertorBacking” with the
button and press the(Enter)/OPTION button.

Convert Backing
Off
On

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The <Convert Backing>configuration screen is displayed.

Preparation for
Measurement

1 On the <Color Options>

No tar. adjust to diff. back3 Move the cursor to thebacking you wish to selectorbutton.
with theConvert Backing
Off
On

Page1/1

Select the setting

Can adjust tar. to diff. back

4 Press the(Enter)/OPTION button.

Color Set Mgmt
Sel. Color Set
Set Backing
Convert Backing
Est. Ink TypePage1/1: ABC_New: White: On: AutoCan adjust tar. to diff. backThe selected color set isconfirmed and you return to theprevious screen.
Notes
If you press
without
pressing, you return to theprevious screen without changing
the setting.

Setting ( is the initial setting)

OffTarget values are used without conversion.

On

Target values are converted to the measurement backing.

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Density Measurement Conditions

Color Measurement Conditions

Display Mode

Est. Ink Type

Polarized Measurement Settings

Color Options
Diff. Formula
Color Index
Color Set Mgmt

This setting is used for only the Targetmatch function..

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Select color set[Operating Procedure]

1 On the <Color Options>Preparation for
Measurement

configuration screen, move thecursor to “Color Set Mgmt” withbutton and press thethe(Enter)/OPTION button.

Color Set Mgmt
Sel. Color Set
Set Backing
Convert Backing
Est. Ink TypePage1/1: ABC_New: White: Off: AutoThe <Color Set Mgmt>
configuration screen is displayed.

Set dens. to est. tar. match

Or you can also enter the <Color Set Mgmt>
configuration screen from the <Options> screenon the <TARGETMATCH>
displayed by pressing
measurement screen.

2 Move the cursor to “Est. Ink Type”orbutton and presswith the(Enter)/OPTION button.
theEst. Ink TypeAuto
Spot Color

Page1/1

The <Estimated Ink Type>configuration screen is displayed.

Autojudge KCMY/Spot clr & est

3 Move the cursor to thebacking you wish to selectorbutton.
with theEst. Ink TypeAuto
Spot Color

Page1/1

Select the setting.

Estimate with spot color dens

4 Press the(Enter)/OPTION button.

Color Set Mgmt
Sel. Color Set
Set Backing
Convert Backing
Est. Ink TypePage1/1: ABC_New: White: Off: Spot Color

Set dens. to est. tar. match

The selected color set isconfirmed and you return to theprevious screen.
Notes
If you press
without, you return to thepressing
previous screen without changing
the setting.

Setting ( is the initial setting)

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

Auto

Estimated adjustment color is displayed as CMYK if adjustment can be performed
with a process color or as a spot color (with wavelength of maximum absorbance)
if adjustment requires a process color.

Spot Color

Estimated adjustment color is displayed as a spot color (with wavelength of
maximum absorbance) regardless of adjustment color.

Setting the Measurement Conditions
Density Measurement Conditions

Color Measurement Conditions

Display Mode

Polarized Measurement Settings❙❙Display Mode

Menu
Calibration
Functions
Density Options
Color Options
Display Mode
Select display typePage1/2: Density: Absolute[Operating Procedure]

1 On the <Menu> screen, move thecursor to “Display Mode“ withorbutton and press
the(Enter)/OPTION button.
the2 Move the cursor to the item you wishorbutton.

Select the setting.

Page1/1

Display Mode
Absolute
Difference
Judge

Preparation for
Measurement

Set to display absolute value

Or you can also enter the <Display Mode>configuration screen from the <Options> screenon the <DENSITY>
displayed by pressing
measurement screen or <COLOR> measurement
screen.

to select with the

The <Display Mode>configuration screen is displayed.

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Display Mode
Absolute
Difference
Judge

Display color/density diff.

3 Press the(Enter)/OPTION button.

Menu
Calibration
Functions
Density Options
Color Options
Display Mode
Select display typeThe selected content is confirmed
and you return to the previous
screen.

Page1/2: Density

Notes
If you press
without
pressing, you return to theprevious screen without changing
the setting.

: Difference

Setting ( is the initial setting)

AbsoluteDifference



Judge

DENSITY
Paper
SampleDisplays the absolute value for the density or colorimetric value without using thetarget color.
Displays the density difference or color difference for the target color.
The density difference or color difference for the target color is judged on whether
or not it falls within the density tolerance or color difference tolerance range set inadvance. Displays “Pass” when it passes and “Fail” when even a single one fails.
The density judgment is conducted with the displayed density filter. The color
judgment is conducted with the color difference formula.
(Ex. When the C density filter is displayed, “Pass” is displayed if C falls within thetolerance range even if M, Y, and K fall outside the range.)
MO E

C

1.48

DENSITY
Paper
Sample

MO E

⊿C

-0.05

TD01:110111090701
Measure sample

Example <DENSITY> measurement
screen when “Absolute” is selected

Measure sample

Example <DENSITY> measurement
screen when “Difference” is selected

DENSITY
Paper
Sample

Pass

MO E

⊿C

-0.05

TD01:110111090701

Measure sample

Example <DENSITY> measurement
screen when “Judge” is selected

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Density Measurement Conditions

Color Measurement Conditions

Display Mode❙❙Polarized Meas.

Polarized Measurement Settings

Menu
Polar.Meas.Set
SystemPage2/2: AutoSelect On, Off, or Auto

[Operating Procedure]

1 On the <Menu> configuration

Preparation for
Measurement

screen, move the cursor to“Polarized Meas.” with the
button and press theor(Enter)/OPTION button.

or

The <Polarized Meas.>configuration screen is displayed.

Autodetect plrz filter at cal

2 Move the cursor to the item you wish
to select with thePage1/1

Polar.Meas.Set
Off
On
Auto

button.

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Polar.Meas.Set
Off
On
Auto

Select the setting.

Attach polariz. filter & meas

3 Press the(Enter)/OPTION button.

Menu
Polar.Meas.Set
SystemPage2/2: On

Select On, Off, or AutoThe selected content is confirmed
and you return to the previous
screen.
Notes
If you press
without
pressing, you return to theprevious screen without changing
the setting.

Setting ( is the initial setting)


On



Off



Auto

Memo

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Enables polarized measurements. Take measurements with Polarization Filter
attached.
Disables polarized measurements. Take measurements with Protective Glass
attached.
Whether or not Polarization Filter is attached is detected at the time of calibrationand polarized measurements are enabled or disabled accordingly.

• When “Polarized Meas.” is set to “On” or when “Polarized Meas.” is set to “Auto” and the Polarization Filter isdetected as being attached, the M3 Meas. Cond. will automatically be used, regardless of the Meas. Cond. setting in
the menu.
• When “Polarized Meas.” is set back to “Off” or when “Polarized Meas.” is set to “Auto” and the Polarization Filter is
not detected as being attached, the Meas. Cond. setting will be used.

Before Using theInstrument

Measurement

This chapter describes operating procedures for measurement functions. Set measurement
conditions in advance as necessary before using each measurement function.

( )

( )

( )

(Page E-92)

Density Difference Measurement
FD-7

FD-5

( )

(Page E-94)

PS Plate Dot Area Ratio Measurement
FD-7

Den. Filter

E-57

E-46

As necessary
Meas. Cond. (Density) E-45
Density Status

E-47

As necessary
Meas. Cond. (Density) E-45
Density Status

E-47

Y-N Factor for Dot %E-48

Dot % Reference for Dot Gain

E-49

FD-5

PS Plate Dot Gain Measurement

As necessary
Meas. Cond. (Density) E-45
Density Status

E-47

Trapping Method

E-58

As necessary
Meas. Cond. (Density) E-45
Den. White Ref.

E-46

Density Status

E-47

Den. Filter

E-57

As necessary
Density Status

E-47

Y-N Factor For PS Dot %E-48

Den. Filter

E-57

As necessary

4Meas. Cond. (Density) E-45

FD-5

Density Status

E-47(Page E-99)

Y-N Factor For PS Dot %E-48

Spot Color Density Measurement

As necessary

FD-7

FD-5

E-46

(Page E-103)

SpotCol.Dens.WL

E-59

Color Measurement

As necessary

FD-5(Page E-105)

E-57

Meas. Cond. (Density) E-45
Den. White Ref.

FD-7

Den. Filter

Dot % Reference PS Dot Gain E-51

( )

( )

Preparation for
Measurement

E-57

Meas. Cond. (Density) E-45

(Page E-96)

FD-7

E-81

Measurement

Trapping Measurement
FD-5

E-47

Color Target

E-60-E-68

ObserverDef. Tolerance

E-69

Color Space

E-73

Meas. Cond. (Color) E-70

Diff. Formula

E-74

Illuminant

Display Mode

E-81

E-71

Other Functions( )(Page E-89)

FD-7

E-57

Display Mode

Den. Filter

Dot Gain Measurement
FD-5

Den. Filter

Y-N Factor for Dot % E-48

(Page E-87)

FD-7

Density Status

E-44

Den. White Ref.

Dot Area Ratio Measurement
FD-5

E-35-E-43

Def. Tolerance

Meas. Cond. (Density) E-45

(Page E-85)

FD-7

Density Target

E-72

Troubleshooting

FD-5

Appendix

FD-7

As necessary

Preparation

Density Measurement

E-83Before Using theInstrument

Color Difference Measurement
FD-7

FD-5

( )

Illuminant

E-71(Page E-106)

Observer

E-72

Color Space

E-73

Illuminance Measurement

As necessary
ObserverHandling theInstrument

FD-7

Gray Balance Measurement
FD-5

( )

Measurement
Other Functions

E-74
E-77
E-78
E-79
E-80

Meas. Cond. (Color) E-70
Illuminant

E-71

ObserverE-72

Midtone Spread Measurement
FD-7

FD-5

As necessary
Meas. Cond. (Density) E-45

( )Density Status(Page E-113)

E-47

Y-N Factor For Dot % E-48
Dot % Reference Midtone Spread E-55

As necessary
Sel. Color Set

E-77

Set Backing

E-78(Page E-117)

Convert Backing

E-79

Target Match Measurement

As necessary

FD-7

FD-7

FD-5

FD-5

( )

Meas. Cond. (Density)
Density Status
Meas. Cond. (Color)
IlluminantObserver( )(Page E-120)

Paper Index Measurement
FD-7

FD-5

(Page E-126)
Troubleshooting

Diff. Formula
Sel. Color Set
Set Backing
Convert Backing
Est. Ink TypeE-72

As necessary

ISO Check Measurement

As necessary

FD-5(Page E-127)

FD-7(Page E-130)

4

E-71

Observer

E-72

Color Index

E-76

Auto Measurement
FD-7

E-45
E-47
E-70
E-71
E-72

Illuminant

As necessary
Meas. Cond. (Density)
Den. White Ref.
Density Status
Y-N Factor for Dot %Scan Measurement
Appendix

E-74

Dot % Reference Gray Balance E-53

(Page E-110)

E-84

Diff. Formula(Page E-108)

FD-7

Preparation for
Measurement

As necessary
Meas. Cond. (Color) E-70

( )

E-45
E-46
E-47
E-48

Meas. Cond. (Color)
IlluminantObserverColor Space

E-70
E-71
E-72
E-73

Density Measurement

Density Measurement FD-7

FD-5

As necessary
Density measurements are performed on the <DENSITY>
measurement screen.
Set the measurement conditions below in advance.
Measurements results can be displayed as density (“Absolute”
Density Target
E-35-E-43
Density Status
E-47
display mode), density difference from a registered density
Def. Tolerance
E-44
Den. Filter
E-57
target (“Difference” display mode), or judgment of density
Meas. Cond. (Density) E-45
Display Mode
E-81
difference against tolerances (“Judge” display mode).
Den. White Ref.
E-46
• Density Difference Measurement on page E-94 can be used forsimple measurements of density difference without having
to register the density target first[Operating Procedure]

1 Move the cursor to “Paper”
with theorbutton.

DENSITY

Memo

MO E

Paper
SampleMeasure paper

K0
C0
M0
Y0

---------“Paper” is not displayed if“Den. White Ref.” is set to“Absolute”. Proceed to step 5.

2 Align the Target Mask port with an

3 Push the instrument on the paper.

You will hear a beep.

Measurement

unprinted location on the paper.

Beep

4 Remove the instrument when
you hear the beep again.

This indicates the paper has
been measured.

DENSITY

Paper
SampleMeasure sample

MO E

K0
C0
M0
Y0

0.02
0.02
-0.01
0.02

“Paper” is checked, the cursor
moves to “Sample”, and thepaper’s measurement value isdisplayed.
Memo

The paper’s measurement value
is also used when measuring dot
area ratio and dot gain. It is noterased even if the measurement
function is changed or the
instrument is turned off.

5 Align the Target Mask portwith a printed location on
the paper to measure.

E-85

Density Measurement[Operating Procedure]

6 Push the instrument on the paper.

You will hear a beep.

Beep

7 Remove the instrument when

DENSITY

you hear the beep again.

Measurement

M

Paper
SampleThis indicates the sample has
been measured.

1.47“Sample” is checked and themeasurement value is displayed.

Measure sample

Repeat steps 5 through 7 tomeasure a different locationon the same paper.

Display Examples
DENSITY

MO E

Paper
SampleM

1.47

Measure sample<Display mode>: Absolute

E-86

MO E

DENSITY
Paper
Sample

MO E

⊿M

-0.05

TD01:110111090701

Measure sample<Display mode>: Difference

DENSITY
Paper
Sample

Pass

MO E

⊿M

-0.05

TD01:110111090701

Measure sample<Display mode>: Judge

Dot Area Ratio Measurement

Dot Area Ratio Measurement FD-7
Dot area ratio measurements are performed on the <DOT %>measurement screen.

FD-5

As necessary

Set the measurement conditions below in advance.
Meas. Cond. (Density) E-45
Density Status

E-47

Y-N Factor for Dot % E-48
Den. Filter[Operating Procedure]

1 Move the cursor to “Paper”
with theorbutton.

DOT %

Paper
Solid
Tint
Measure paper

E-57

Memo

MO E

K0
C0
M0
Y0

---------“Paper” is not displayed if“Den. White Ref.” is set to“Absolute”. Proceed to step 5.

2 Align the Target Mask port with an

3 Push the instrument on the paper.

You will hear a beep.

Beep

4 Remove the instrument when
you hear the beep again.

This indicates the paper has
been measured.

DOT %

Paper
Solid
Tint
Measure solid

MO E

K0
C0
M0
Y0

0.02
0.02
-0.00
0.02

Measurement

unprinted location on the paper.

“Paper” is checked, the cursor
moves to “Solid”, and thepaper’s measurement value isdisplayed.
Memo

The paper’s measurement value
is also used when measuring
density and dot gain. It is noterased even if the measurement
function is changed or the
instrument is turned off.

5 Align the Target Mask portwith a solid color patch
location on the paper.

E-87

Dot Area Ratio Measurement[Operating Procedure]

6 Push the instrument on the paper.

You will hear a beep.

Beep

7 Remove the instrument when
you hear the beep again.

Paper
Solid
Tint

MO E
Ks
Ak

1.90
---

“Solid” is checked, the cursor
moves to “Tint”, and the solid
color patch’s measurement value
is displayed.
Memo

Measure dots

The solid color patch’s
measurement values are recorded
for K, C, M, and Y, and are also
used when measuring dot gain.
They are not erased even if themeasurement function is changedor the instrument is turned off.

Measurement

This indicates the solid color
patch has been measured.

DOT %8 Align the Target Mask port witha tinted location on the paper.

9 Push the instrument on the paper.

You will hear a beep.

Beep

10 Remove the instrument when
you hear the beep again.

This indicates the tint patch
has been measured.

DOT %

Paper
Solid
Tint
Measure dots

Repeat steps 8 through 10 tomeasure a different tint on the same
paper and same solid color patch.

E-88

MO E
Ks
Ak

1.90
72.2%

“Tint” is checked and themeasurement value is displayed.

Dot Gain Measurement

Dot Gain Measurement FD-7

FD-5

Dot gain measurements are performed on the <DOT GAIN>
measurement screen.

As necessary

Set the measurement conditions below in advance.
Meas. Cond. (Density) E-45
Density Status

Den. Filter

E-57

E-47

Y-N Factor for Dot % E-48
Dot % Reference[Operating Procedure]

1 Move the cursor to “Paper”
with theorbutton.

MO E
DOT GAIN
Paper
K0
Solid
C0
Tint 75%
M0
Tint 50%
Tint 25%
Y0
Measure paper

E-49---------

2 Align the Target Mask port with an

3 Push the instrument on the paper.

You will hear a beep.

Beep

4 Remove the instrument when
you hear the beep again.

This indicates the paper has
been measured.

DOT GAIN
Paper

Solid

Tint 75%
Tint 50%
Tint 25%
Measure solid

MO E

K0
C0
M0
Y0

-0.03
-0.03
-0.05
-0.03

Measurement

unprinted location on the paper.

“Paper” is checked, the cursor
moves to “Solid”, and thepaper’s measurement value isdisplayed.
Memo

The paper’s measurement value
is also used when measuring
density and dot area ratio.
It is not erased even if themeasurement function is changedor the instrument is turned off.

5 Align the Target Mask port witha solid color patch location
printed on the paper.

E-89

Dot Gain Measurement[Operating Procedure]

6 Push the instrument on the paper.

You will hear a beep.

Beep

7 Remove the instrument when
you hear the beep again.

Solid

Tint 75%
Tint 50%
Tint 25%
Measure dots

MO E
Ms

0.45

Gm75%
Gm50%
Gm25%

-------“Solid” is checked, the cursor
moves to “Tint 75%”, andthe solid color patch’s density
measurement value is displayed.
Memo

The solid color patch’s
measurement values are recorded
for K, C, M, and Y, and are also
used when measuring dot area
ratio. They are not erased even
if the measurement function ischanged or the instrument isturned off.

Measurement

This indicates the solid color
patch has been measured.

DOT GAINPaper

8 Align the Target Mask port with
75% tint patch on the paper.

9 Push the instrument on the paper.

You will hear a beep.

Beep

10 Remove the instrument when
you hear the beep again.

This indicates the 75% tint
patch has been measured.

E-90

DOT GAIN
Paper

Solid

Tint 75%
Tint 50%
Tint 25%
Measure dots

MO E
Ms

0.45

Gm75%
Gm50%
Gm25%

43.0%
-----

“Tint 75%” is checked,
the cursor moves to “Tint50%”, and the 75% tint patch’s
measurement value is displayed.

Dot Gain Measurement[Operating Procedure]

11 Align the Target Mask port with
50% tint patch on the paper.

12 Push the instrument on the paper.

You will hear a beep.

13 Remove the instrument when
you hear the beep again.

This indicates the 50% tint
patch has been measured.

DOT GAIN
Paper

Solid

Tint 75%
Tint 50%
Tint 25%
Measure dots

MO E
Ms
Gm75%
Gm50%
Gm25%

0.45
43.0%
27.0%
---

“Tint 50%” is checked,
the cursor moves to “Tint
25%”, and the 50% tint patch’s
measurement value is displayed.

14 Align the Target Mask port with

Measurement

Beep

25% tint patch on the paper.

15 Push the instrument on the paper.

You will hear a beep.

Beep

16 Remove the instrument when
you hear the beep again.

This indicates the 25% tint
patch has been measured.

Repeat steps 5 through 16
to measure a different tint
on the same paper.

DOT GAIN
Paper

Solid

Tint 75%
Tint 50%
Tint 25%
Measure dots

MO E
Ms
Gm75%
Gm50%
Gm25%

0.45

“Tint 25%” is checked and themeasurement value is displayed.

43.0%
27.0%
29.2%

Memo 		 Each of the tint targets, 75%, 50%, and25%, can be changed. Refer to page E-49.

E-91

Trapping Measurement

Trapping Measurement FD-7

FD-5

Trapping measurements are performed in the <TRAPPING>
measurement screen.

As necessary

Set the measurement conditions below in advance.
Meas. Cond. (Density) E-45
Density Status

E-47

Trapping Method

E-58[Operating Procedure]

1 Move the cursor to “Paper”
with theorbutton.

TRAPPING

Paper
1st Ink2nd Ink
Overprint

MO E

K0
C0
M0
Y0

Measure paper---------

2 Align the Target Mask port with an
unprinted location on the paper.

3 Push the instrument down

You will hear a beep

Measurement

against the paper.

Beep

4 Remove the instrument when
you hear the beep again.

This indicates the paper has
been measured.

TRAPPING

Paper
1st Ink2nd Ink
Overprint

MO E

K0
C0
M0
Y0

Measure 1st ink

0.02
0.02
-0.01
0.02

“Paper” is checked, the cursor
moves to “1st ink”, and thepaper’s measurement value isdisplayed.

You will hear a beep.

5 Align the Target Mask port with alocation on the paper printed with
only the first ink to measure.

6 Push the instrument down
against the paper.

Beep

7 Remove the instrument when
you hear the beep again.

This indicates the 1st ink has
been measured.

E-92

TRAPPING

Paper
1st Ink2nd Ink
Overprint

MO E

0.50
C
−−−
−
−/C −−−

Measure 2nd ink“1st ink” is checked, the cursor
moves to “2nd ink”, and thefirst ink’s measurement value isdisplayed.

Trapping Measurement[Operating Procedure]

8 Align the Target Mask port with alocation on the paper printed with
only the second ink to measure.

9 Push the instrument down

You will hear a beep.

against the paper.

10 Remove the instrument when
you hear the beep again.

This indicates the 2nd ink has
been measured.

TRAPPING

Paper
1st Ink2nd Ink
Overprint

MO E

C
Y
Y/C

0.50
0.51
−−−

“2nd ink” is checked, the cursor
moves to “Overprint”, and thesecond ink’s measurement value
is displayed.

Measure overprint

11 Align the Target Mask port

Measurement

Beepwith a location on the paper
printed with the first ink
overprinted by the second ink.

12 Push the instrument down

You will hear a beep.

against the paper.

Beep

13 Remove the instrument when
you hear the beep again.

This indicates the overprinted
area has been measured.

TRAPPING

Paper
1st Ink2nd Ink
Overprint

MO E

0.50
C
0.51
Y
Y/C 79.0%

Measure 1st ink“Overprint” is checked, thecursor moves back to “1st ink”,
and the measurement value ofthe overprinted area is displayed
together with the trapping
percentage.

Trapping percentage

E-93

Density Difference Measurement

Density Difference Measurement FD-7

FD-5

Simple measurements of density difference between two colors As necessary
Set the measurement conditions below in advance.
measured in succession are performed in the <DENS DIFF>
Meas. Cond. (Density) E-45
measurement screen.
Den. White Ref.
E-46
• For measurements of density difference from a registeredDensity Status
E-47
density target and/or judgment of density difference against Den. Filter
E-57
tolerances, please refer to Density Measurement on page E-85

[Operating Procedure]

1 Move the cursor to “Paper”
with theorbutton.

DENS DIFF

Paper
TargetSampleMeasure paper

Memo

MO E

K0
C0
M0
Y0

---------“Paper” is not displayed if
Density White Ref. is set to“Absolute”. Proceed to step 5.

2 Align the Target Mask port with an

Measurement

unprinted location on the paper.

3 Push the instrument down

You will hear a beep.

against the paper.

Beep

4 Remove the instrument when
you hear the beep again.

This indicates the paper has
been measured.

DENS DIFF

Paper
TargetSample

MO E

K0
C0
M0
Y0

Measure target color

0.02
0.02
-0.01
0.02

“Paper” is checked, the cursor
moves to “Target”, and thepaper’s measurement value isdisplayed.
The paper’s measurement value
is displayed for all filters even
if a single filter or “Auto” isselected as the Den. Filter.

5 Align the Target Mask port witha location on the paper printed
with the target ink to measure.

6 Push the instrument down

You will hear a beep.

against the paper.

Beep

E-94

Density Difference Measurement[Operating Procedure]

7 Remove the instrument when
you hear the beep again.

This indicates the target ink
has been measured.

DENS DIFF

Paper
TargetSample

MO E

M

1.47

“Target” is checked, the cursor
moves to “Sample”, and thetarget ink’s measurement value isdisplayed.

Measure sample

8 Align the Target Mask port witha location on the paper printed
with the sample ink to measure.

9 Push the instrument down

You will hear a beep.
Measurement

against the paper.

Beep

10 Remove the instrument when
you hear the beep again.

This indicates the sample ink
has been measured.

DENS DIFF

Paper
TargetSample

MO E

M

0.09

“Sample” is checked and thedensity difference between thetarget and sample is displayed.

Measure sample	Repeat steps 8 through 10 tomeasure a different sample against
the same target.
button to move theUse thecursor to Target and repeat steps
5 through 10 to measure a different
target and different samples.

E-95

PS Plate Dot Area Ratio Measurement

PS Plate Dot Area Ratio Measurement FD-7
PS plate dot measurements are performed in the <PS DOT %>measurement screen.

FD-5

As necessary

Set the measurement conditions below in advance.

Notes

PS plate dot area measurements should be taken with the Polarization
Filter attached. If Polarized Meas. (page E-82) is set to “Off”, a warning
message will be displayed when the mode is first entered.

Meas. Cond. (Density)

E-45

Density Status

E-47

Y-N factor For PS Dot %E-48

Den. Filter

E-57[Operating Procedure]

1 Move the cursor to “Non-image”
with theor

MO E

PS DOT %button.

K0
C0
M0
Y0

Non-image
Solid
Tint






Measure non-image area

2 Align the Target Mask port

Measurementwith a non-image area
location on the plate.

3 Push the instrument down

You will hear a beep.

against the plate.

Beep

4 Remove the instrument when

MO E

PS DOT %you hear the beep again.

K0
C0
M0
Y0

Non-image
Solid
Tint

This indicates the non-image
area has been measured.

Measure solid image area

5 Align the Target Mask port with

“Non-image” is checked, thecursor moves to “Solid”, andthe non-image area measurement
value is displayed.
Memo

The non-image area’s
measurement value is also used
when measuring PS plate dot
gain. It is not erased even if themeasurement function is changedor the instrument is turned off.
You will hear a beep.

a solid color area on the plate.

K

K
100%

100%

98%

98%

95%

95%

90%

90%

E-96

0.07
0.07
0.06
0.08

PS Plate Dot Area Ratio Measurement[Operating Procedure]

6 Push the instrument down
against the plate.

Beep

PS DOT %you hear the beep again.

Non-image
Solid
Tint

This indicates the solid color
area has been measured.

75%
70%

70%

65%

65%

60%

60%

55%

55%

50%

50%

45%

45%

40%

40%

with a tint area on the plate.

1.08

Ac

---

Measure tinted image area

75%

8 Align the Target Mask port

MO E
Cs

9 Push the instrument down“Solid” is checked, the cursor
moves to “Tint”, and the solid
color area measurement value isdisplayed.
Memo

The solid color area’s
measurement values arerecorded and are also used whenmeasuring PS plate dot gain.
They are not erased even if themeasurement function is changedor the instrument is turned off.

Measurement

7 Remove the instrument when

You will hear a beep.

against the plate.

Beep

E-97

PS Plate Dot Area Ratio Measurement[Operating Procedure]

10 Remove the instrument when
you hear the beep again.

This indicates the tint area has
been measured.

R epeat steps 8 through 10

Measurement

to measure a different tint
area for the same solid.

E-98

PS DOT %Non-image
Solid
Tint

MO E
Cs
Ac

1.08
29.7%

Measure tinted image area

“Tint” is checked and themeasured tint area percentage
value is displayed.

PS Plate Dot Gain Measurement

PS Plate Dot Gain Measurement FD-7

FD-5

PS plate dot gain measurements are performed in the <PS DOT
GAIN> measurement screen.

Set the measurement conditions below in advance.

Notes

Meas. Cond. (Density)

E-45

Density Status

E-47

Y-N Factor for PS Dot %E-48

As necessary

PS plate dot gain measurements should be taken with the Polarization
Filter attached. If Polarized Meas. (page E-82) is set to “Off”, a warning
message will be displayed when the mode is first entered.

Den. Filter

E-57

Dot % Reference: PS Dot Gain E-51

[Operating Procedure]

1 Move the cursor to “Non-image”
with theor

MO E
Non-image K 0
SolidC0
Tint 75%
M0
Tint 50%
Tint 25%
Y0
Measure non-image area
PS DOT GAIN

button.

---------

2 Align the Target Mask port

3 Push the instrument down

You will hear a beep.

against the plate.

Measurementwith a non-image area
location on the plate.

Beep

4 Remove the instrument when

MO E
Non-image K 0
SolidC0
Tint 75%
M0
Tint 50%
Tint 25%
Y0
Measure solid image area
PS DOT GAIN

you hear the beep again.

This indicates the non-image
area has been measured.

-0.00-------“Non-image” is checked, thecursor moves to “Solid”, andthe non-image area measurement
value is displayed.
Memo

The non-image area’s
measurement value is also used
when measuring PS plate dot
gain. It is not erased even if themeasurement function is changedor the instrument is turned off.

5 Align the Target Mask port witha solid color area on the plate.

K

E-99

K
100%

100%

98%

98%

95%

95%

90%

90%

PS Plate Dot Gain Measurement[Operating Procedure]

6 Push the instrument down

You will hear a beep.

against the plate.

Beep

7 Remove the instrument when

MO E
Non-image Cs
Solid
Gc75%
Tint75%
Gc50%
Tint50%
Gc25%
Tint25%
Measure tinted image area
PS DOT GAIN

you hear the beep again.

Measurement

This indicates the solid area
has been measured.

90%
85%

85%

80%

80%

75%

75%

70%

70%

65%

65%

60%

60%

the area on the plate for Tint75%.

90%

8 Align the Target Mask port with

9 Push the instrument down-------“Solid” is checked, the cursor
moves to “Tint75%”, and thesolid color area measurement
value is displayed.
Memo

The solid color area’s
measurement values arerecorded and are also used whenmeasuring PS plate dot gain.
They are not erased even if themeasurement function is changedor the instrument is turned off.

You will hear a beep.

against the plate.

Beep

E-100

1.36

PS Plate Dot Gain Measurement[Operating Procedure]

10 Remove the instrument when

MO E
Non-image Cs
Solid
Gc75%
Tint75%
Gc50%
Tint50%
Gc25%
Tint25%
Measure tinted image area
PS DOT GAIN

you hear the beep again.

This indicates the Tint75%
area has been measured.

65%
60%

60%

55%

55%

50%

50%

45%

45%

40%

40%

35%

35%

the area on the plate for Tint50%.

65%

11 Align the Target Mask port with

1.36
10.8%
-----

12 Push the instrument down

“Tint75%” is checked, thecursor moves to “Tint50%”,
and the Tint75% area
measurement value is displayed.

You will hear a beep.

Measurement

against the plate.

Beep

13 Remove the instrument when

MO E
Non-image Cs
Solid
Gc75%
Tint75%
Gc50%
Tint50%
Gc25%
Tint25%
Measure tinted image area
PS DOT GAIN

you hear the beep again.

This indicates the Tint50%
area has been measured.

1.36
10.8%
14.2%
---

“Tint50%” is checked, thecursor moves to “Tint25%”,
and the Tint50% area
measurement value is displayed.

14 Align the Target Mask port with

40%

40%

35%

35%

30%

30%

25%

25%

20%

20%

15%

15%

10%

10%

the area on the plate for Tint25%.

15 Push the instrument down

You will hear a beep.

against the plate.

Beep

E-101

PS Plate Dot Gain Measurement[Operating Procedure]

16 Remove the instrument when
you hear the beep again.

This indicates the Tint25%
area has been measured.

Repeat steps 5 through 16
to measure a different tint
area for the same solid.

Measurement

Memo 		 Each of the PS Dot Gain targets, 75%,
50%, and 25%, can be changed. Referto page E-51.

E-102

MO E
Non-image Cs
Solid
Gc75%
Tint75%
Gc50%
Tint50%
Gc25%
Tint25%
Measure solid image area
PS DOT GAIN

1.36
10.8%
14.2%
9.6%

“Tint25%” is checked, thecursor moves to “Solid”, andthe Tint25% area measurement
value is displayed.

Spot Color Density Measurement

Spot Color Density Measurement FD-7
Spot color measurements are performed in the <SPT CLR
DEN> measurement screen.

FD-5

As necessary

Set the measurement conditions below in advance.
Meas. Cond. (Density) E-45
Dens. White Ref.

E-46

SpotCol.Dens.WL

E-59[Operating Procedure]

1 Move the cursor to “Paper”
with theorbutton.

SPT CLR DEN MO E

Paper
SampleMeasure paper

K0
C0
M0
Y0

0.06
0.06
0.07
0.08

2 Align the Target Mask port with an
unprinted location on the paper.

3 Push the instrument down

You will hear a beep.

Beep

4 Remove the instrument when
you hear the beep again.

This indicates the paper has
been measured.

SPT CLR DEN MO E

Paper
SampleMeasure sample

K0
C0
M0
Y0

0.07
0.06
0.07
0.08

“Paper” is checked, the cursor
moves to “Sample”, and thepaper’s measurement value isdisplayed.

Measurement

against the paper.

5 Align the Target Mask port with alocation on the paper printed withthe spot color ink to measure.

6 Push the instrument down

You will hear a beep.

against the paper.

Beep

E-103

Spot Color Density Measurement[Operating Procedure]

7 Remove the instrument when
you hear the beep again.

This indicates the spot color
ink has been measured.

Repeat steps 5 through 7 toMeasurement

measure a different spot color.

E-104

SPT CLR DEN MO E

Paper
SampleMeasure sample

D(442)

0.49“Sample” is checked and thewavelength and density at thatwavelength will be displayed.
If SpotCol.Dens.WL is set to“Auto”, the displayed wavelength
will be the wavelength of
maximum absorbance, andthe density at that wavelength
will be displayed. If SpotCol.
Dens.WL is set to Manual,
the displayed wavelength willbe the set wavelength and thedensity at that wavelength will be
displayed.

Color Measurement

Color Measurement FD-7

FD-5

As necessary
Color measurements are performed on the <COLOR>
measurement screen.
Set the measurement conditions below in advance.
Measurements results can be displayed as colorimetric values
Color Target
E-60-E-68
Observer
E-72
Def. Tolerance
E-69
Color Space
E-73(“Absolute” display mode), color difference from a registeredDiff. Formula
E-74
Meas. Cond. (Color) E-70
color target (“Difference” display mode), or judgment of color
Illuminant
E-71
Display Mode
E-81
difference against tolerances (“Judge” display mode).
• Color Difference Measurement on page E-106 can be used forsimple measurements of color difference without having toregister the color target first.

[Operating Procedure]

1 Align the Target Mask port withthe location to measure.

2 Push the instrument on the specimen.
Beep

3 Remove the instrument when

COLOR

you hear the beep again.

M1 2° D50

SampleThis indicates the sample has
been measured.

L*
a*
b*

72.17
-32.8735.53“Sample” is checked and themeasurement value is displayed.

Measurement

You will hear a beep.

Measure sample

Display Examples
COLOR

M1 2° D50

Sample

L*
a*
b*

72.17
-32.87
35.53

Measure sample<Display mode>: Absolute

COLOR

M1 2° D50

Sample

⊿L*
⊿a*
⊿b*
⊿E00

0.40
0.46
0.31
0.41

TC01:101214132042

Measure sample<Display mode>: Difference

COLOR

M1 2° D50

Sample

Pass

⊿L*
⊿a*
⊿b*
⊿E00

0.40
0.46
0.31
0.41

TC01:101214132042

Measure sample<Display mode>: Judge

E-105

Color Difference Measurement

Color Difference Measurement FD-7

FD-5

As necessary
Simple measurements of color difference between two colors
measured in succession are performed in the <COLOR DIFF> Set the measurement conditions below in advance.
measurement screen.
Meas. Cond. (Color) E-70
Diff. Formula E-74
• For measurements of color difference from a registered
E-71
Illuminantcolor target and/or judgment of color difference against
E-72
Observertolerances, please refer to Color Measurement on page E-105. Color Space
E-73[Operating Procedure]

1 Move the cursor to “Target”
with theorbutton.

COLOR

M1 2° D50

L
a
b

TargetSample-------

Measure target color

2 Align the Target Mask port with

Measurementa location on the paper printed
with the target ink to measure.

3 Push the instrument down

You will hear a beep.

against the paper.

Beep

4 Remove the instrument when
you hear the beep again.

This indicates the target ink
has been measured.

COLOR

M1 2° D50

TargetSample

L
a
b

74.42
28.06
7.17

“Target” is checked, the cursor
moves to “Sample”, and thetarget ink’s measurement value isdisplayed.

Measure sample

5 Align the Target Mask port witha location on the paper printed
with the sample ink to measure.

6 Push the instrument down

You will hear a beep.

against the paper.

Beep

E-106

Color Difference Measurement[Operating Procedure]

7 Remove the instrument when
you hear the beep again.

This indicates the sample ink
has been measured.

COLOR

M1 2° D50

TargetSampleMeasure sample

L
a
b
E00

0.08
0.01
0.10
0.09

“Sample” is checked and thecolor difference between thetarget and sample is displayed.

Repeat steps 5 through 7 toMeasurement

measure a different sample
against the same target.

E-107

Illuminance Measurement

Illuminance Measurement FD-7
Illuminance measurements are performed on the<ILLUMINANCE> measurement screen.
However, this measurement does not conform to JIS C
1609:2006. Use it as a simple illuminance measurement
function.

As necessary

Set the measurement conditions below in advance.
Observer

E-72[Operating Procedure]

1 Remove the target mask.

Refer to page E-19.

2 Correctly attach the Illuminance

Refer to page E-23.

Adapter with the same pairing
number as the instrument.

Measurement

Illuminance Adapter

3 Point the specimen measuring

port on the instrument with theattached Illuminance Adapter
toward the illuminant to measure.

4 Press the measuring button.

5 The measurement is finishedwhen you hear the beep again.
Next, you can set the measured
illuminance as the illuminancefor the user illuminant.

E-108

You will hear a beep.

ILLUMINANCE 2°

SampleEv
T
uv

Measure sample

475 lx7140 K
0.021“Sample” is checked and themeasurement value is displayed.

Illuminance Measurement[Operating Procedure]

6 Press the(Enter)/OPTION button.

Options
Register Illum.
Menu

Page1/1
TC01

The <Options> screen isdisplayed.

Register result to user

(Enter)/OPTION button
with the cursor on “Register Illum.”.

Confirm Overwrite
OK to overwrite
user illuminant data?
OK
CancelCancelThe measured illuminant’s
illuminance is set as the user
illuminant’s illuminance. Whena user illuminant has alreadybeen registered, the <Confirm
Overwrite> screen is displayed.

Memo• Unique correction data is attached to the Illuminance Adapter (optional accessory).

Notes• A five digit number, called the “Pairing Number”, is included on the instrument and the Illuminance Adapter and is aseparate number from their respective serial numbers. The Illuminance Adapter must be used in combination with the
instrument that bears the same pairing number.

Measurement

7 Press the• The illuminance measurement function is intended for measuring the illuminance and color temperature of theenvironment used to observe printed materials. Using the function in bright sunlight and other environments that are
too bright will result in an error.

E-109

Gray Balance Measurement

Gray Balance Measurement FD-7

FD-5

Gray balance measurements are performed in the<GRAYBALANCE> measurement screen.

Set the measurement conditions below in advance.

Memo

Dot % Reference Gray Balance E-53

Gray balance is determined according to the method described in
The G7® Specification 2008 published by IDEAlliance®.

Meas. Cond. (Density) E-70

As necessary[Operating Procedure]

1 Move the cursor to “Paper”
with theorbutton.

Illuminant

E-71

Observer

E-72

GRAYBALANCE M1 2° D50

Paper
Gray75%
Gray50%Gray25%

L
a
b

95.66
1.37
1.41

Measure paper

2 Align the Target Mask port with an
unprinted location on the paper.

Measurement

3 Push the instrument down

You will hear a beep.

against the paper.

Beep

4 Remove the instrument when
you hear the beep again.

This indicates the paper has
been measured.

GRAYBALANCE M1 2° D50

Paper
Gray75%
Gray50%Gray25%

L
a
b

94.11
-0.65
1.15

“Paper” is checked, the cursor
moves to “Gray75%”, and thepaper’s measurement value isdisplayed.

Measure tint

5 Align the Target Mask portwith a location on the paper
printed with the gray patch
to measure for Gray75%.

6 Push the instrument down

You will hear a beep.

against the paper.

Beep

E-110

Gray Balance Measurement[Operating Procedure]

7 Remove the instrument when
you hear the beep again.

This indicates the first graypatch has been measured.

GRAYBALANCE M1 2° D50

Paper
Gray75%
Gray50%Gray25%

a
0.09

-----

b
-0.01

-----

Measure tint

“Gray75%” is checked, thecursor moves to “Gray50%”,
and the measurement value(color difference from desired
gray color) for “Gray75%”isdisplayed.

8 Align the Target Mask portwith a location on the paper
printed with the gray patch
to measure for Gray50%.

9 Push the instrument down

You will hear a beep
Measurement

against the paper.

Beep

10 Remove the instrument when
you hear the beep again.

This indicates the second graypatch has been measured.

GRAYBALANCE M1 2° D50

Paper
Gray75%
Gray50%Gray25%
Measure tint

a
0.09
0.08
---

b
-0.01
-0.02

---

“Gray50%” is checked, thecursor moves to “Gray25%”,
and the measurement value(color difference from desired
gray color) for “Gray50%”isdisplayed.

11 Align the Target Mask portwith a location on the paper
printed with the gray patch
to measure for Gray25%.

12 Push the instrument down

You will hear a beep.

against the paper.

Beep

E-111

Gray Balance Measurement[Operating Procedure]

13 Remove the instrument when
you hear the beep again.

This indicates the third graypatch has been measured.

Repeat steps 5 through 13 tomeasure a different set of graypatches on the same paper.

Measurement

Memo 		 Each of the Gray Balance targets, 75%,
50%, and 25%, can be changed. Referto page E-53.

E-112

GRAYBALANCE M1 2° D50

Paper
Gray75%
Gray50%Gray25%
Measure tint

a
0.09
0.08
0.08

b
-0.01
-0.02
0.02

“Gray25%” is checked
and the measurement value(color difference from desired
gray color) for “Gray25%”isdisplayed.

Midtone Spread Measurement

Midtone Spread Measurement FD-7
Midtone spread measurements are performed in the<MIDTONESPRD> measurement screen.

FD-5

As necessary

Set the measurement conditions below in advance.
Meas. Cond. (Density) E-45

[Operating Procedure]

1 Move the cursor to “Paper”
with theorbutton.

Density Status

E-47

Y-N Factor For Dot %E-48

Dot % Reference Midtone Spread

E-55

MIDTONESPRD MO E

Paper
C Solid
M Solid
Y Solid
1/ 7
Measure paper

K0
C0
M0
Y0

0.02
0.02
-0.01
0.02

2 Align the Target Mask port with an
unprinted location on the paper.

3 Push the instrument down

You will hear a beep.
Measurement

against the paper.

Beep

4 Remove the instrument when
you hear the beep again.

This indicates the paper has
been measured.

MIDTONESPRD MO E

Paper
K0
C SolidC0
M Solid
M0
Y Solid
1/ 7 Y 0
Measure cyan solid

0.02
0.02
-0.01
0.02

“Paper” is checked, the cursor
moves to “C Solid”, and thepaper’s measurement value isdisplayed.

5 Align the Target Mask

port with a location on thepaper printed with the cyan
solid patch to measure.

6 Push the instrument down

You will hear a beep.

against the paper.

Beep

E-113

Midtone Spread Measurement[Operating Procedure]

7 Remove the instrument when
you hear the beep again.

This indicates the cyan solid
patch has been measured.

MIDTONESPRD MO E

Paper
Cs
C Solid
Ms
M Solid
Y SolidYs
2/ 7
Measure magenta solid

1.30
-----

“C Solid” is checked, thecursor moves to “M Solid”, andthe cyan solid patch measurement
value is displayed.

8 Align the Target Mask port with alocation on the paper printed withthe magenta solid patch to measure.

Measurement

9 Push the instrument down

You will hear a beep.

against the paper.

Beep

10 Remove the instrument when
you hear the beep again.

This indicates the magenta
solid patch has been measured.

MIDTONESPRD MO E

Paper
Cs
C Solid
Ms
M Solid
Y SolidYs
3/ 7
Measure yellow solid

1.30
1.29
---

“M Solid” is checked, thecursor moves to “Y Solid”,
and the magenta solid patch
measurement value is displayed.

11 Align the Target Mask port with alocation on the paper printed withthe yellow solid patch to measure.

12 Push the instrument down

You will hear a beep.

against the paper.

Beep

E-114

Midtone Spread Measurement[Operating Procedure]

13 Remove the instrument when
you hear the beep again.

MIDTONESPRD MO E

C Tint50%
M Tint50%
Y Tint50%

Cs
Ms
Ys

4/ 7
Measure cyan tint

1.30
1.29
1.16

“Y Solid” is checked, thecursor moves to “C Tint50%”,
and the yellow solid patch
measurement value is displayed.

14 Align the Target Mask port with a

15 Push the instrument down

You will hear a beep.

against the paper.

Beep

16 Remove the instrument when
you hear the beep again.

This indicates the cyan tint
patch has been measured.

MIDTONESPRD MO E

C Tint50%
M Tint50%
Y Tint50%

Gc50% 14.4%--Gm50%--Gy50%S

5/ 7
Measure magenta tint---

Measurement

location on the paper printed withthe cyan tint patch to measure.

“C Tint50%” is checked,
the cursor moves to “M
Tint50%”, and the cyan tint patch
measurement value is displayed.

17 Align the Target Mask port with alocation on the paper printed withthe magenta tint patch to measure.

E-115

Midtone Spread Measurement[Operating Procedure]

18 Push the instrument down

You will hear a beep.

against the paper.

Beep
ピッ

19 Remove the instrument when
you hear the beep again.

Measurement

This indicates the magenta tint
patch has been measured.

MIDTONESPRD MO E

C Tint50%
M Tint50%
Y Tint50%

Gc50% 14.4%
Gm50% 15.3%--Gy50%S

6/ 7
Measure yellow tint---“M Tint50%” is checked, thecursor moves to “Y Tint50%”,
and the magenta tint patch
measurement value is displayed.

20 Align the Target Mask port with alocation on the paper printed withthe yellow tint patch to measure.

21 Push the instrument down

You will hear a beep.

against the paper.

Beep

22 Remove the instrument when
you hear the beep again.

Repeat steps 5 through 22 tomeasure a different set of solid andtint patches on the same paper.
Memo

E-116

• Each of the Midtone Spread targets,
CTint50%, M Tint50%, and Y Tint50%,
can be changed. Refer to page E-55.

MIDTONESPRD MO E

Gc50% 14.4%
Paper
Gm50% 15.3%
C Solid
Gy50% 18.3%
M Solid
Y SolidS
3.9%
7/ 7
Measure cyan solid“Y Tint50%” is checked, thecursor moves to “C Solid”,
and the yellow tint patch
measurement value and midtone
spread value S is displayed.

ISO Check Measurement

ISO Check Measurement FD-7

FD-5

As necessary
ISO check measurements are performed in the <ISO CHECK>
measurement screen. Verification of conformance to ISO 12647 Set the measurement conditions below in advance.
can be checked.
Sel. Color Set
E-77
Convert Backing
E-79

Memo

Set Backing

E-78

The measurement conditions (Color Options: Meas. Cond.,lluminant, Observer; Density Options: Meas. Cond., Density Status, Y-N Factor) will be set automatically to themeasurement conditions stored in the selected color set.

[Operating Procedure]
The default color set “PT1-AM-BB” is initially selected. To change the color set, press the(Enter)/OPTION button and select Sel. Color Set from the <Options> screen.
with theorbutton.

Indicates the type of backing set for thecolor set:
: White backing: Black backing(No icon will be shown if backing forthe color set was set to None.)M1 2° D50
Paper
--L
Black
--a
Black80%--bBlack40%
0/17 CS01:PT1-AM-BB
Measure paper first
ISO CHECKIf Convert Backing is set to“On” and Set Backing is set to adifferent backing than was set forthe selected color set, the screen
will show “Paper ” and“Paper ” before “Paper”
and it will be necessary tomeasure the paper over thewhite backing and black backing
as follows in order to enablebacking conversion:• With the cursor on“Paper ”, place the paper
over the white backing, place
the Target Mask port on an
unprinted area of the paper,and push the instrument
down against the paper. You
will hear a beep. Hold the
instrument down until you
hear a second beep indicatingthat measurement has been
completed.

Measurement

1 Move the cursor to “Paper”• With the cursor on“Paper ”, place the paper
over the black backing, place
the Target Mask port on an
unprinted area of the paper,and push the instrument
down against the paper. You
will hear a beep. Hold the
instrument down until you
hear a second beep indicatingthat measurement has been
completed.

2 Align the Target Mask port with an
unprinted location on the paper.

E-117

ISO Check Measurement[Operating Procedure]

3 Push the instrument down

You will hear a beep.

against the paper.

Beep

4 Remove the instrument when
you hear the beep again.

This indicates the paper has
been measured.

M1 2° D50
Paper
L
94.25
Black
a
-0.63
Black80%b
1.28Black40%
1/17 CS01:PT1-AM-BB
Paper measurement done
ISO CHECK“Paper” is checked, the cursor
moves to the first target color,
and the paper’s measurement
value is displayed.

Measurement

5 Align the Target Mask port with alocation on the paper printed withthe first color patch to measure.

6 Push the instrument down

You will hear a beep.

against the paper.

Beep

7 Remove the instrument when
you hear the beep again.

This will change to indicatethat the color patch has beenmeasured.

M1 2° D50
Paper
L
94.15
Black
a
-0.61
Black80%b
1.24Black40%
2/17 CS01:PT1-AM-BB
Black: Pass
ISO CHECK

If the measured values are within
the acceptable range for thecolor, a circle with a checkmark
will appear instead of the and the message area will show
“Pass” for the target color; if
the measured values are outside
the acceptable range, an x willappear in the  and the message
area will show “Fail” for thetarget color.
The measurement values are
displayed. If any of the measured
values failed, the failed value
will be highlighted.
The cursor moves to the next
target color.

E-118

ISO Check Measurement[Operating Procedure]color patches for the remaining
target colors in the color set.

Memo

• The estimated density adjustments
required to bring each measured color
patch into tolerance can be viewed
after ISO Check Measurements
have been completed by switching
the Measurement Function to“Targetmatch” and selecting eachof the target colors that failed. As
each target color is selected, the<TARGETMATCH> measurement
values screen will be displayed. Pleaserefer to page E-125.

When the final color patch has
been measured, the message area
will also show the overall results:“All: Fail” or “All: Pass”.
To move back and review theresults for any of the target colors
in this color set, press the
button repeatedly to move to thedesired target color result.

Measurement

8 Repeat steps 5 through 7 for the

E-119Target Match Measurement

Target Match Measurement FD-7

FD-5

Target match measurements are performed in the<TARGETMATCH> measurement screen.

Set the measurement conditions below in advance.

Memo

Meas. Cond. (Density) E-45

As necessary
Diff. Formula

E-74

E-47
Sel. Color Set
E-77
Target match can be used to measure samples against a target measured Density Status
Convert Backing E-79
shortly before measuring a sample or against a set of targets in a color set. Meas. Cond. (Color) E-70
Illuminant
E-71
Set Backing
E-78
To measure samples against a single target measured shortly before
ObserverE-72
Est. Ink TypeE-80
measuring the sample, select “Meas. Target” in the <Sel. Color Set>
configuration screen.
To measure samples against a set of targets in a color set, select one of thecolor sets stored in the instrument in the <Sel. Color Set> configuration
screen.
When a color set is selected, the measurement conditions (Color Options: Meas. Cond., lluminant, Observer; Density Options:
Meas. Cond., Density Status, Y-N Factor) will be set automatically to the measurement conditions stored in the selected color set.

[Operating Procedure]
If “Sel. Color Set” is set to “Meas. Target”:

1 Move the cursor to “Paper”
with theorbutton.

TARGETMATCH M1 2° D50

Paper
TargetSampleLab-------

Measure paper first

Measurement

2 Align the Target Mask port with an
unprinted location on the paper.

3 Push the instrument down

You will hear a beep.

against the paper.

Beep

4 Remove the instrument when
you hear the beep again.

This indicates the paper has
been measured.

5 Align the Target Mask port witha location on the paper printed
with the target ink to measure.

E-120

TARGETMATCH M1 2° D50

Paper
TargetSampleLabPaper measurement done

96.39
1.25
1.28

“Paper” is checked, the cursor
moves to “Target”, and thepaper’s measurement value isdisplayed.

Target Match Measurement[Operating Procedure]

6 Push the instrument down

You will hear a beep.

against the paper.

Beep

7 Remove the instrument when
you hear the beep again.

This indicates the target ink
has been measured.

TARGETMATCH M1 2° D50

Paper
TargetSample

L
a
b

57.95
0.26
-0.55

“Target” is checked, the cursor
moves to “Sample”, and thetarget ink’s measurement value isdisplayed.

Measure sample

8 Align the Target Mask port with

Measurementa location on the paper printed
with the sample ink to measure.

9 Push the instrument down

You will hear a beep.

against the paper.

Beep

10 Remove the instrument when
you hear the beep again.

This indicates the sample ink
has been measured.

TARGETMATCH M1 2° D50

Paper
TargetSample+0.15DKEab
5.48@ 1.30D
3.42@ 1.45D“Sample” is checked andthe measurement values are
displayed.

Measure sample

E-121

Target Match Measurement[Operating Procedure]
Measurement values:
TARGETMATCH M1 2° D50

Paper
TargetSample+0.15DKEab
5.48@ 1.30D
3.42@ 1.45D

Measurement

Measure sample

Adjustment color

Measured color difference

Predicted color difference after adjustment
Memo
The Adjustment color will be displayed according to
the “Est. Ink Type” setting and measured sample.
If “Est. Ink Type” is set to “Auto”, whether
adjustment should be performed by adjustingprocess color (KCMY) or spot color density will be
automatically determined and displayed.
If “Est. Ink Type” is set to “Spot Color”, the spot
color density adjustment will be displayed.

Repeat steps 8 through 10 tomeasure a different sample
against the same target.
button to move
Press thethe cursor to Target and repeat
steps 5 through 10 to measurea different target and sample.

E-122+0.15DKEab
5.48@ 1.30D
3.42@ 1.45D

Estimated density adjustment
Measured density
Predicted density after adjustment

Target Match Measurement[Operating Procedure]
If “Sel. Color Set” is set to a stored color set:with theorbutton.

Indicates the type of backing set for thecolor set:
: White backing: Black backing(No icon will be shown if backing forthe color set was set to None.)
TARGETMATCH M1 2° D50

Paper
--L
Black
--a
Cyan
--b
Magenta
0/ 9 CS01:PT1-AM-BB
Measure paper

If Convert Backing is set to“On” and Set Backing is set to adifferent backing than was set forthe selected color set, the screen
will show “Paper ” and“Paper ” before “Paper”
and it will be necessary tomeasure the paper over thewhite backing and black backing
as follows in order to enablebacking conversion:• With the cursor on“Paper ”, place the paper
over the white backing, place
the Target Mask port on an
unprinted area of the paper,and push the instrument
down against the paper. You
will hear a beep. Hold the
instrument down until you
hear a second beep indicatingthat measurement has been
completed.

Measurement

1 Move the cursor to “Paper”• With the cursor on“Paper ”, place the paper
over the black backing, place
the Target Mask port on an
unprinted area of the paper,and push the instrument
down against the paper. You
will hear a beep. Hold the
instrument down until you
hear a second beep indicatingthat measurement has been
completed.

2 Align the Target Mask port with an
unprinted location on the paper.

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Target Match Measurement[Operating Procedure]

3 Push the instrument down

You will hear a beep.

against the paper.

Beep

4 Remove the instrument when
you hear the beep again.

Measurement

This indicates the paper has
been measured.

TARGETMATCH M1 2° D50

Paper
L
92.73
Black
a
1.93
Cyan
b
-3.62
Magenta
1/ 9 CS01:PT1-AM-BB
Paper measurement done“Paper” is checked, the cursor
moves to the first color, and thepaper’s measurement value isdisplayed.
orbutton can be usedThe
to move to any desired color in
the set.

5 Align the Target Mask port witha location on the paper printed
with the ink sample to measurefor the highlighted color.

6 Push the instrument down

You will hear a beep.

against the paper.

Beep

7 Remove the instrument when
you hear the beep again.

This indicates the sample ink
has been measured.

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TARGETMATCH M1 2° D50+0.120D
K
Paper
Eab
Black
3.75@ 1.460D
Cyan
2.02@ 1.580D
Magenta
2/ 9 CS01:PT1-AM-BB
Measured Black

The “” for the highlighted
color is checked and thesample measurement values are
displayed.

Target Match Measurement[Operating Procedure]
Measurement values:
TARGETMATCH M1 2° D50

Adjustment color

Measured color difference+0.120DKEab
3.75@ 1.460D
2.02@ 1.580D

Estimated density adjustment
Measured density
Predicted density after adjustment

Measurement+0.120D
K
Paper
Eab
Black
3.75@ 1.460D
Cyan
2.02@ 1.580D
Magenta
2/ 9 CS01:PT1-AM-BB
Measured Black

Predicted color difference after adjustment*	The Adjustment color will be displayed according
to the “Est. Ink Type” setting and measured
sample.
If “Est. Ink Type” is set to “Auto”, whether
adjustment should be performed by adjustingprocess color (KCMY) or spot color density will
be automatically determined and displayed.
If “Est. Ink Type” is set to “Spot Color”, the spot
color density adjustment will be displayed.

The cursor moves to the nextcolor.

Repeat steps 5 through 7
to measure the samples forthe remaining colors.

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Paper Index Measurement

Paper Index Measurement FD-7
Paper index measurements are performed on the <PAPER>
measurement screen.

FD-5
As necessary

Set the measurement conditions below in advance.
Illuminant

E-71

Observer

E-72

Color Index

E-76[Operating Procedure]

1 Align the Target Mask port with an
unprinted location on the paper.

2 Push the instrument on the paper.

You will hear a beep.

Measurement

Beep

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3 Remove the instrument when
you hear the beep again.

This indicates the sample has
been measured.

PAPER

SampleMeasure sample

2° D50

WI

67.92

Tw

-0.46

“Sample” is checked and themeasurement value is displayed.

Auto Measurement

Auto Measurement FD-7

FD-5

Auto measurements are performed in the <AUTO>
measurement screen.

As necessary

Set the measurement conditions below in advance.

In Auto mode, the instrument judges whether to measure the density,
dot area ratio, or color of the area being measured. This is convenient
for when a single color chart contains a mixture of density, tint, andcolor patches.

Meas. Cond. (Density) E-45

Meas. Cond. (Color)

E-70

Den. White Ref.

E-46

Illuminant

E-71

Density Status

E-47

Observer

E-72

Y-N Factor for Dot %E-48

Color Space

E-73[Operating Procedure]
Memo

Although this function automatically judges the measurement type, in order to provide a baseline for such judgment, it isrecommended that the paper be measured first, followed by the K, C, M, and Y solid color patches, before performing othermeasurements.

1 Measure the paper.

Align the Target Mask port with an
unprinted location on the paper.

2 Push the instrument on the paper.

Measurement

You will hear a beep.

Beep

3 Remove the instrument when
you hear the beep again.

AUTO

Density
Dot %
Color

MO E

K0
C0
M0
Y0

Paper measurement done

0.08
0.07
0.08
0.07

The measured values for paper
will be displayed, and themessage “Paper measurementdone” will be shown.
Memo

The paper’s measurement values
are also used when measuring
density, dot area ratio and dot
gain. They are not erased even
if the measurement function ischanged or the instrument isturned off.

4 Measure a solid patch.

Align the Target Mask portwith a solid color patch
location on the paper.

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Auto Measurement[Operating Procedure]

5 Push the instrument on the paper.

You will hear a beep.

Beep

6 Remove the instrument when
you hear the beep again.

AUTO

Density
Dot %
Color

MO E

K

Density measurement done

7 Repeat steps 4 through 6 for the

1.75

The measured values for the solid
color patch will be displayed,
and the message “Density
measurement done” will beshown.
Memo

The measurement values for thesolid color patches are also used
when measuring dot area ratio
and dot gain. They are not erased
even if the measurement function
is changed or the instrument isturned off.

Measurement

remaining solid color patches.

Continue by measuring other patches as desired.

8 Align the Target Mask port withthe location to be measured.

9 Push the instrument down

You will hear a beep.

against the paper.

Beep

10 Remove the instrument when
you hear the beep again.

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The instrument will judge what
type of measurement to takeand the measured values will be
displayed.

Auto Measurement[Operating Procedure]
Measurement values:
Density measurement
AUTO

Density
Dot %
Color

Dot % measurement

MO E

K

1.75

Density measurement done

AUTO

Density
Dot %
Color

MO E
Ks
Ak

Tint measurement done

Color measurement

1.90
72.2%

AUTO

M1 2° D50

Density
Dot %
Color

L*
a*
b*

72.17
-32.87
35.53

Color measurement done

Memo

• After measurement, the measurement values can be converted to values in the other measurement types byorbutton.

• If another patch with measurement values close to the paper or solid patch values is measured, the paper orsolid patch values may change.
• If the instrument judgment of the measurement type is not as desired, it is recommended that the instrument be
set to the desired measurement function instead of Auto mode.
• If paper is somewhat dark or is colored, the instrument judgment may be incorrect and the paper measurement
may not be recognized as “Paper”. In such case, set the instrument to the desired measurement function insteadof Auto mode.
• In Auto mode, the setting of the Density Filter will be ignored.

Measurement

using theE-129

Scan Measurement(

Scan Measurement FD-7)

You can perform a “scan measurement” to measure a chart with many color patches lined up in a single action byconnecting the FD-7 to a PC and controlling it from that PC. For conditions regarding charts that can be used for scanmeasurement, refer to “Scan Measurement Chart Conditions” on page E-154.
Connect the FD-7 to the PC in advance and start the software. For instructions on connecting the FD-7 to a PC, refer to“Connecting to a PC” on page E-134. For how to operate the software, refer to software’s instruction manual.
Memo

Scan measurements can be performed with either the Protection Glass or Polarization Filter attached to the instrument. However,when taking scan measurements with the Polarization Filter attached, the slide speed should be much slower.

[Operating Procedure]

1 Connect the FD-7 to the PC

and set the software so it canstart scan measurements.

2 Place the Ruler (optional

The measurement region is theregion between the  symbols.

Measurement

accessory) on the chart, thenalign the opening to the locationon the chart to measure.

Measurement Region

3 Place the instrument’s twofeet in the Ruler’s grooves andalign the specimen measuring
port with the position where it
touches the Ruler’s opening.

4 Press the measuring button.

You will hear a beep after about
1 sec.
Beep

5 While pressing the measuring
button, slide the instrument
along the Ruler.

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Memo

Try to slide the instrument at aconstant speed.
For an optimal slide speed, theinstrument should take about 2 to
4 seconds with Protection Glass
attached (5 to 7 seconds with
Polarization Filter attached) tomove from one end of the ruler tothe other. If the speed is too fastor too slow, an error may occur.

Scan Measurement[Operating Procedure]

6 When the specimen measuring
port comes to the position
where it touches the other endof the Ruler’s opening, release
the measuring button.

Beep

You will hear a beep and see themeasurement values displayed on
the PC’s screen.

Repeat steps 2 through 6 tomeasure a different location on
the same chart. You can slide theruler on the chart in the direction
vertical to the scan direction.

Measurement

Notes 		 Always start and finish scanning from awhite area of the paper that has nothing
printed on it.

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E-132Other Functions

Buzzer Sound On/Off....................................................................................................................E-137
Invert Display................................................................................................................................E-138
Configuring the Date and Time.....................................................................................................E-139
Configuring the Date Display Format...........................................................................................E-140
Configuring the White Calibration Expiry....................................................................................E-141
Checking the Annual Service Recalibration Expiry.....................................................................E-142
Configuring the Service Calibration Warning...............................................................................E-143
Configuring the Display Language...............................................................................................E-144
Initialize........................................................................................................................................E-145

Checking FD-7/5 Information....................................................................................... E-147

Appendix5

Troubleshooting

Other Functions

Measurement

Displaying Device Information.....................................................................................................E-148

Preparation for
Measurement

Connecting to a PC........................................................................................................ E-134
FD-7/5 Settings.............................................................................................................. E-136

Preparation

Before Using theInstrument

Other Functions

E-133

Connecting to a PC

Connecting to a PC
The instrument is equipped with a USB connection terminal. Using the included USB cable, you can connect the
instrument to a PC and transmit data.
Notes• Do not connect a cable other than the designated cable to the USB connection terminal.
• When the instrument is connected to an external device and communicating with it, communications may beinterrupted by being exposed to strong external static electricity or radio waves from the surrounding area. In thesecases, turn the power OFF and then turn it ON again.

Memo• When connected to a PC, the instrument automatically enters communication mode when the PC attempts to connect.
“Communicating...” is displayed on the LCD screen, and the instrument’s control buttons and measuring button are
disabled.
• When the command to enable the measuring button is used from the PC for the instrument, it is possible to measureby pressing the instrument’s measuring button.
• When connecting to the PC, we recommend using software that can connect to and use the instrument.
• The instrument’s USB communications port is USB 2.0 compliant.
• The instrument supports running on power from the USB cable.

Notes• To connect the instrument to a PC, the dedicated USB driver must be installed. For the USB driver, use the driver
included with the software that can connect to and use the instrument.
• Connect the USB connector plug firmly and with the correct orientation.
• Always connect and disconnect the USB cable by the connector’s plug. Do not pull it out by the cable itself or bend itwith unreasonable force. Doing so may break the cable.
• Connect the instrument with a cable of a suitable length. If the cable lacks the suitable length, this may cause
connection problems or cable breaks.

Other Functions• Firmly push in the USB cable connector that matches the shape of the port (connection terminal) until it can go in nofurther.

E-134

Connecting to a PC

[Operating Procedure]
The USB cable can be connected and disconnected even when the instrument’s power is ON, but here it is connectedwith the power turned OFF.

1 Turn OFF the instrument (Slide the Powerswitch to “”).

2 Connect the USB cable’s B connector to

the instrument’s USB connection terminal.
• Firmly push it in until it can go no further
and check that it is securely connected.

3 Connect the USB cable’s A connector to thePC’s USB port.

switch to “❙”).
• The PC recognizes the connection, andthe USB driver is installed. Complete
the installation. (Only when instrument
is connected for the first time.)

Other Functions

4 Turn ON the instrument (Slide the Power

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FD-7/5 Settings

FD-7/5 Settings
You set the display language for the instrument when first turning it on after purchase, but the other measuring
instrument items are set with their initial settings, so the instrument can be used without configuring other settings.
Please change these settings as necessary.
Measuring instrument settings are configured on the <System> screen.
Move to the <System> screen with the procedure below.
As necessary[Operating Procedure]

1 When the cursor is not at the top
level on the <DENSITY> or othermeasurement screen, press the(Enter)/OPTION button.

2 Move the cursor to “Menu” withthebutton and press the(Enter)/OPTION button.

3 Move the cursor to “System”

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Options: AutoDen. Filter: AutoSelect Target
Edit Target: Absolute
Display Mode
Menu
Select from Auto,All,K,C,M,Y

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Menu
Calibration: Density
Functions
Density Options
Color Options: Absolute
Display ModeSet user calibration

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System: On
Buzzer:Invert Display
Date/TimeCal. Warning: English
Language
Change buzzer setting

Other Functions

button and presswith the(Enter)/OPTION button.
the

Change settings.

Setting items
BuzzerInvert Display
Date/TimeCal. Warning
Language
Initialize
Info(SerNo/Ver)

E-136

Changes the buzzer setting.
Changes the orientation of the display.
Sets the display format for the current time and date.
Factory calibration expiry, etc.
Selects the display language.
Initializes the device’s settings.
Displays information about the device.

The <Options> screen isdisplayed.

The <Menu> screen is displayed.

The <System> screen isdisplayed.

FD-7/5 Settings❙❙Buzzer Sound On/Off
You can switch the buzzer sound on and off.

[Operating Procedure]

1 On the <System> screen, movethe cursor to “Buzzer” withbutton and press thethe(Enter)/OPTION button.

BuzzerPage1/1

On
OffThe <Buzzer> configuration
screen is displayed.

Buzzer will sound2 Move the cursor to the item you wish
to select with theorbutton.

BuzzerPage1/1

Select the setting.

On
Off

Buzzer will sound3 Move the cursor to “System”

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System: Off
Buzzer:Invert Display
Date/TimeCal. Warning: English
Language
Change buzzer setting

You will hear a beep.
Notes

If you press
without
pressing, you return to theprevious screen without changing
the setting.
Other Functions

button and presswith the(Enter)/OPTION button.
theSetting ( is the initial setting)

On: The buzzer sounds when measurement starts and stops, when the instrument is started, and when a button ispressed.



Off: The buzzer does not sound when measurement starts and stops, when the instrument is started, or when a button ispressed.

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FD-7/5 Settings❙❙Invert Display
You can flip the display on the LCD screen vertically.

[Operating Procedure]

button.

Page2/2

Other Functions

button and presswith the(Enter)/OPTION button.
the

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System: On
Buzzer:Invert Display
Date/TimeCal. Warning: English
Language
Change display orientation

3 Move the cursor to “System”

The display on the LCD screen is
flipped vertically.

You return to the previous screen.

Menu
System2 Press theTime, buzzer, language, etc.

the cursor to “Invert Display”
button and presswith the(Enter)/OPTION button.
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System: On
Buzzer:Invert Display
Date/TimeCal. Warning: English
Language
Change display orientation

1 On the <System> screen, move

You will hear a beep.
Notes

If you press
without
pressing
in step 1, you
return to the previous screen
without changing the setting.

FD-7/5 Settings❙❙Configuring the Date and TimeThe instrument contains an internal clock and records the measurement date and time when measuring. You canchange the date and time.

[Operating Procedure]

1 On the <System> screen, movethe cursor to “Date/Time” withorbutton and press
the(Enter)/OPTION button.
thePage1/1: 2010/12/14: yyyy/mm/dd

Date/Time
Date/Time
Date Format

The <Date/Time> screen isdisplayed.

Set current time

2 Move the cursor to “Date/Time”
button and presswith the(Enter)/OPTION button.
theDate/Time2 0 10 /12 /14

18: 2 7: 6

The <Date/Time> configuration
screen is displayed.

Set year

3 Set the year/month/day/hour/minute/second.

Date/Time2 0 10 /12 /14

18 : 2 7: 6

For setting numeric values, referto page E-41.

4 When finished setting all the items,
button. The selectedpress thecontent is confirmed and you
return to the previous screen.

Date/Time
Date/Time
Date Format

Set current timePage1/1: 2010/12/14: yyyy/mm/dd

Other Functions

Set second

E-139

FD-7/5 Settings❙❙Configuring the Date Display Format
You can change the date display format.

[Operating Procedure]

1 On the <System> screen, movethe cursor to “Date/Time” withorbutton and press
the(Enter)/OPTION button.
theDate/Time
Date/Time
Date Format

Page1/1: 2010/12/14: yyyy/mm/dd

The <Date Format> screen isdisplayed.

Change time display type2 Move the cursor to “Date Format”
button and presswith the(Enter)/OPTION button.
theDate Format
yyyy/mm/dd
mm/dd/yyyy
dd/mm/yyyy

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Select the setting.

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You will hear a beep.

Change time display type

3 Move the cursor to the item you wish
to select with theorbutton.

Date Format
yyyy/mm/dd
mm/dd/yyyy
dd/mm/yyyy

Other Functions

Change time display type

4 Press the(Enter)/OPTION
button. The selected content
is confirmed and you returnto the previous screen.

Date/Time
Date/Time
Date Format

Page1/1: 2010/12/14: dd/mm/yyyy

Change time display type

Setting ( is the initial setting)

E-140



yyyy/mm/dd

Display the date in year/month/day order.



mm/dd/yyyy

Display the date in month/day/year order.



dd/mm/yyyy

Display the date in day/month/year order.

Notes

If you press
without
pressing, you return to theprevious screen without changing
the setting.

FD-7/5 Settings❙❙Configuring the White Calibration Expiry
The instrument displays the calibration prompt screen when a fixed amount of time elapses from the last white calibration.
The initial setting for this calibration expiry is set to 12 hours when shipped from the factory. You can change this whitecalibration expiry.

[Operating Procedure]

1 On the <System> screen, movethe cursor to “Cal. Warning” withorbutton and press
the(Enter)/OPTION button.
theCal. Warning
User Expiry
Factory Expiry
Svc. Cal. Warn

: 12h

Page1/1

The <Cal. Warning> screen isdisplayed.

: On

Select user cal. warning

to “User Expiry” with the
button and press theor(Enter)/OPTION button.

3 Move the cursor to the item you wish
to select with the

4 Press theorbutton.

(Enter)/OPTION
button. The selected content
is confirmed and you returnto the previous screen.

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User Expiry
3h
6h
12h
24h
No Expiry
Select user cal. warning

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User Expiry
3h
6h
12h
24h
No Expiry
Select user cal. warning

Cal. Warning
User Expiry
Factory Expiry
Svc. Cal. Warn

: 24hPage1/1: On

Select user cal. warning

The <User Expiry> configuration
screen is displayed.

Select the setting.

Notes

If you press
without
pressing, you return to theprevious screen without changing
the setting.

Other Functions

2 If necessary, move the cursor

Setting ( is the initial setting)


3h



6h



12h



24h



No Expiry

The calibration prompt screen is not displayed.

E-141

Checking FD-7/5 Information❙❙Checking the Annual Service Recalibration Expiry
After approximately one year elapses after the instrument is shipped from the factory or after KONICA MINOLTA
calibration service (or maintenance), a message will be displayed when the power is turned on that recommends
annual service recalibration.
You can check the time limit until the annual service recalibration recommendation message is next displayed here.
You can set whether or not the annual service recalibration recommendation message is displayed by following theprocedure on page E-143.

[Operating Procedure]

1 On the <System> screen, movethe cursor to “Cal. Warning” withorbutton and press
the(Enter)/OPTION button.
theCal. Warning
User Expiry
Factory Expiry
Svc. Cal. Warn

: 12h

Page1/1

The <Cal. Warning> screen isdisplayed.

: On

Select user cal. warning

2 Move the cursor to “Factory Expiry”

orbutton and presswith the(Enter)/OPTION button.
the

3 Press the

button.

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Factory Expiry

Calibration Expiry
2011/11/18 18 : 37 : 24

Cal. Warning
User Expiry
Factory Expiry
Svc. Cal. Warn

: 12h
: On

Other Functions

Select user cal. warning

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The <Factory Expiry>
configuration screen is displayed,
and the time limit when the next
factory calibration is required isshown.

You return to the previous screen.

FD-7/5 Settings❙❙Configuring the Service Calibration Warning
Whether or not the instrument displays the Service Calibration Warning (annual service recalibration recommendation)screen when approximately one year has elapsed from the last service calibration can be set.
The initial setting for the Service Calibration Warning is On (warning will be shown) when shipped from the factory. You
can change this setting.

[Operating Procedure]

1 On the <System> screen, movethe cursor to “Cal. Warning” withorbutton and press
the(Enter)/OPTION button.
theCal. Warning
User Expiry
Factory Expiry
Svc. Cal. Warn

: 12h

Page1/1

The <Cal. Warning> screen isdisplayed.

Page1/1

The <Svc. Cal. Warn.>configuration screen is displayed.

: On

Select svc. cal. warning

2 If necessary, move the cursor

to “Svc. Cal. Warn.” with theorbutton and press the(Enter)/OPTION button.

Svc. Cal. Warn.
On
OffShow svc. cal. warning

3 Move the cursor to the item you wish
to select with theorbutton.

Svc. Cal. Warn.

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On
Off

Select the setting.

4 Press the(Enter)/OPTION
button. The selected content
is confirmed and you returnto the previous screen.

Cal. Warning
User Expiry
Factory Expiry
Svc. Cal. Warn

: 12h
:Off

Select svc. cal. warning

Page1/1

Notes

If you press
without
pressing, you return to theprevious screen without changing
the setting.

Other Functions

Don't show svc. cal. warning

Setting ( is the initial setting)


On



Off

Service Calibration Warning will be shown when approximately one year has
elapsed since last service calibration.
Service Calibration Warning will not be shown.

E-143

FD-7/5 Settings❙❙Configuring the Display Language
You can change the display language from the language set when the power was first turned on after purchase.

[Operating Procedure]

1 On the <System> screen, movethe cursor to “Language” withorbutton and press
the(Enter)/OPTION button.
the2 Move the cursor to the item you wish
to select with theorbutton.

3 Move the cursor to the item you wish
to select with theorbutton.

Language
EnglishJapanese
GermanFrenchSpanishSwitch to English

Page1/2

SpracheEnglisch
Japanisch
DeutschFranzösisch
Spanisch
Auf Deutsch umschalten

S. 1/2Änderung bestätigen
Soll die Spracheumgeschaltet werden?
OK
Abbrechen

The <Language> screen isdisplayed.

Select the setting.

The <Änderung bestätigen>(Confirm Change) screen isdisplayed.

Other Functions

Auf Deutsch umschalten

4 Move the cursor to “OK” withbutton, then press the(Enter)/OPTION button. The
selected content is confirmed andyou return to the previous screen.
theSetting ( is the initial setting)

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

EnglishJapaneseGerman

French

Spanish

ChineseS. 1/2
System: Ein
SummerAnz. invert.
Datum/Uhrzeit
Kal.-Warnung: Deutsch
SpracheAnzeigesprache auswählen

Notes

If you press
without
pressing, you return to theprevious screen without changing
the setting.

FD-7/5 Settings❙❙Initialize
Returns the settings for the instrument back to their initial state.
Notes• Do not initialize the instrument except when necessary.
•	When the instrument is initialized, the white calibration execution records and target color data (including thetolerance value and name for each target color) are deleted.

[Operating Procedure]

1 On the <System> screen, movethe cursor to “Initialize” with theorbutton and press the(Enter)/OPTION button.

The <Initialize> screen isdisplayed.

Initialize
OK to initialize tofactory default settings?
OK
CancelInitialize device settingsthebutton and press the(Enter)/OPTION button.

SystemInitialize
Info(SerNo/Ver)

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Memo

The instrument does not restart.
The display language for the
LCD screen changes to English,
the initial setting.

Initialize device settings

3 Press the

button.

Menu
SystemThe instrument is initialized.

Page2/2

You return to the previous screen.

Time, buzzer, language, etc

Other Functions

2 Move the cursor to “OK” with

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FD-7/5 Settings

Initial settings
Item

Initial setting

Functions

DensityDensity Target

Select Target

Auto

Default Toler.

0.05

Meas. Cond.

M0

Den. White Ref.

Paper

Density StatusE

Y-N Factor
Density Options
Dot % Reference

For Dot %1.00

For PS Dot %1.00

Dot Gain

75%, 50%, 25%

PS Dot Gain

75%, 50%, 25%

Gray Balance

75%, 50%, 25%

Midtone Spread

C50%, M50%, Y50%

Den. Filter

Auto

Trapping Method

Preucil

SpotCol.Dens.WL
Color Target

Other Functions

Color Options

Auto
Select Target

Auto

Default Toler.

ΔE00, 1.50

Meas. Cond.

M1

Illuminant

D50

Observer2°

Color Space

L*a*b*

Diff. Formula

ΔE00

Color Index

WI, Tint

Color Set Mgmt

Sel. Color Set

Meas. Target

Set Backing

None

Convert Backing

OffEst. Ink Type

Auto

Display Mode

Absolute

Polar.Meas.Set

Auto
BuzzerOn

Invert Display
SystemDate/Time

NormalDate Format

yyyy/mm/dd

User Expiry

12h

Svc. Cal. Warn.

On

Language

EnglishWhite Calibration

Not completedTarget Data

Not registered

The settings may be initialized for reasons other than the initialize operation (for example, the internal battery was completed
discharged).

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Checking FD-7/5 Information

Checking FD-7/5 Information
You can check information about the instrument.
Check measuring instrument information on the <System> screen. Move to the <System> screen with the procedure below.

[Operating Procedure]level on the <DENSITY> or othermeasurement screen, press the(Enter)/OPTION button.

2 Move the cursor to “Menu” withthebutton and press the(Enter)/OPTION button.

3 Move the cursor to “System”

button and presswith the(Enter)/OPTION button.
thePage1/1
Options: AutoDen. Filter: AutoSelect Target
Edit Target: Absolute
Display Mode
Menu
Select from Auto,All,K,C,M,Y

Page1/2
Menu
Calibration: Density
Functions
Density Options
Color Options: Absolute
Display ModeSet user calibration

Page1/2
System: On
Buzzer:Invert Display
Date/TimeCal. Warning: English
Language
Change buzzer setting

The <Options> screen isdisplayed.

The <Menu> screen is displayed.

The <System> screen isdisplayed.

Other Functions

1 When the cursor is not at the top

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Checking FD-7/5 Information❙❙Displaying Device Information
The instrument’s model name, serial number, and version are displayed.

[Operating Procedure]

1 On the <System> screen, move thecursor to “Info(SerNo/Ver)” withorbutton and press
the(Enter)/OPTION button.
the2 When finished checking theinformation, press the

button.

SPECTRODENSITOMETER
FD-7
Serial No.
Version10000118
1. 30. 0000

( C ) KONICA MINOLTA, INC.

SystemInitialize
Info(SerNo/Ver)

Other Functions

Display device information

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The <Info(SerNo/Ver)> screen isdisplayed.

Page2/2

You return to the previous screen.

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6

Troubleshooting

Other Functions

Measurement

Preparation for
Measurement

Error Messages.............................................................................................................. E-150
Checking for Malfunction............................................................................................. E-152
Resetting CPU............................................................................................................... E-152

Preparation

Before Using theInstrument

Troubleshooting

E-149

Error Messages

Error Messages
The messages below may be displayed when using the instrument. When one of these messages is displayed, pleasetake the action indicated below. When you perform the action but the instrument does not return to normal, or when
the power does not turn on even when the internal battery is charged, contact a KONICA MINOLTA authorizedservice facility.
Notes

No.
1

Error Message
Error. Measure again.

Problem/possible cause
The Target Mask rose up during
measurement.

Measure again.

2

Outside measurement range.

Over or under the possible
measurement range.

Move further away from theilluminant and measure again.

3

Calibration not performed. Perform
calibration.

A measurement was run with nowhite calibration.

Perform white calibration.

Polarization setting was changed.
When polarization settings arechanged, zero calibration (if not
yet performed with Polarization
Filter) and white calibration must be
performed.

Perform zero calibration and whitecalibration.

The Target Mask rose up during whitecalibration.

Perform white calibration again.

Instrument was not properly set on
White Calibration Plate.

Set instrument properly on White
Calibration Plate and perform whitecalibration again.

The White Calibration Plate,
Protection Glass, or Polarization
Filter is dirty.

Clean the White Calibration Plate,
Protection Glass, or Polarization
Filter and perform white calibration
again.

Troubleshooting

4

E-150

• The messages below may be displayed on the LCD screen. Refer to the separate materials for the communication
error check codes.

Error. Calibrate again.

Action5

Not correctly calibrated. Correctly set
on cal. plate.

A problem occurred duringcalibration.

Calibrate again. When this message
continues to be displayed, contact
a KONICA MINOLTA authorized
service facility.

6

Calibration recommended.

The white calibration expiry exceeded
the warning time.

Perform white calibration.

7

No target data.

No data is registered to the selected
target color number.

Reselect a target color with data.

8

Input value outside range. Enteragain.

Outside the possible setting range.

Check the numeric value and enter
the numeric value again.

9

Outside storable range. Perform
illum. meas. again.

Outside the illuminance range thatcan be registered.

The illuminance range that can beregistered starts at 500 lx. Perform theilluminance measurement again.

10

Battery voltage is low. Recharge
battery.

The battery’s voltage has fallen andthe number of times the instrument
can take measurements has decreased.

Charge the battery via the AC adapter
or USB bus power.

11

The battery is degrading. Contact
Service Center.

A battery error has been detected.

Immediately stop using the instrument
and contact a KONICA MINOLTA
authorized service facility.

12

Circuit malfunction. Contact Service
Center.

A problem has been detected in themeasurement circuit.

Immediately stop using the instrument
and contact a KONICA MINOLTA
authorized service facility.

13

Clock malfunction. Charge battery.
Set clock.

A problem has been detected in theclock data. • The voltage may have
dropped too much.

Charge the battery via the AC adapter
or USB bus power, then set the date/time again.

14

Time for periodic cal. Contact Service
Center.

Approximately one year has elapsed
since the instrument was first started
or one year has elapsed since theannual service recalibration.

Contact a KONICA MINOLTA
authorized service facility and submit
the instrument for annual service
recalibration.

15

Recommend WL comp.

The instrument has been used with
the Polarization Filter attached formore than 30 days and automatic
wavelength compensation has
not been performed. Normally,
automatic wavelength compensationis performed at the same time aswhite calibration when the Protection
Glass is attached, but when whitecalibration is performed with the
Polarization Filter attached, automatic
wavelength compensation is not
performed.

Replace Polarization Filter withProtection Glass and follow screen
instructions to perform whitecalibration.

16

No polar meas w/cur meas func.
Switch to dens meas.

Illuminance measurement or paper
index measurement was attemptedwith Polarization Filter attached.

Select a different measurement
function or remove the Polarization
Filter (and set Polarized Meas. ToOff) and take illuminance or paper
index measurement.

17

Color set not selected.
Select color set.

No color set is selected when
performing ISO Check or Targetmatchmeasurement.

Select a color set from those stored in
the instrument* or select a different
measurement function.
* Color set data must be set inadvance using Data Management
Software FD-S1w (standard
accessory).

18

Attach polarization filter and performzero calibration.

Polarized Meas. is set to On or
Polarization Filter was detected with
Polarized Meas. set to Auto and zero
calibration has not been performed.

Check that Polarization Filter isproperly attached and perform zero
calibration and then white calibration.

Troubleshooting

Error Messages

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Checking for Malfunction/Resetting CPU

Checking for Malfunction
In the event that something goes wrong with the instrument, carry out the measures below. If the instrument does
not return to normal, try turning the power off. If this does not work, contact the nearest KONICA MINOLTA
authorized-service facility.
Condition
The LCD is blank.

Cause
Is the battery low?

ActionCharge the instrument using the AC
adapter or USB bus power.
If LCD remains blank even thoughbattery has been charged, the CPU may
require resetting. See below.
If the instrument does not work evenafter the battery has been charged andthe CPU has been reset, it is possiblethat overcurrent may have occurred andburned out the internal fuse. Immediately
stop using the instrument and contact a
KONICA MINOLTA authorized-service
facility.

Measurement results are shown as “---“.

Did you measure all the required
items?

Measure the paper, solid, etc. again as
required for the current measurement
function. If measuring color difference,
check that the target color settings areproperly set.

Measurement results are abnormal.

Are you pressing the instrument
directly against the measurement
specimen?

Press the instrument firmly onto themeasurement specimen so that it is held
flat against it.

Are you using the correct White
Calibration Plate?

Perform white calibration using theWhite Calibration Plate that bears thesame pairing number as the instrument.

Troubleshooting

Did you perform white calibration
correctly?

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Data from the instrument cannot betransmitted to a PC.
The instrument ignores commands fromthe PC.
Commands are not received properly.

Is the USB cable connected
correctly?

The battery is low even though it has justbeen charged.

The internal lithium-ion battery canbe charged around 500 times.

Are you using the USB cablesupplied as a standard accessory?

Connect the USB connection terminal on
the instrument correctly to the PC’s USB
port using the USB cable supplied as astandard accessory.
If the battery is low even though it has
just been fully charged, the battery
must be replaced. Contact the nearest
KONICA MINOLTA authorized-service
facility.

Resetting CPU
If the LCD remains blank even though the instrument battery has been charged and the instrument is switched on,
the CPU may require resetting by performing the following operation:
With the instrument switched on, simultaneously press theandbuttons and hold them pressed for at least 4
seconds. The CPU will be reset and the instrument will restart.
Resetting the CPU may cause the following:• Values for the last measurement performed prior to resetting will be lost.
• In some cases, changes to target data (including tolerances and name for each target), setting changes (including
display language), and record of white calibration being performed since power was most recently switched on
may be erased.
• If the display language setting has been erased, it can be set again according to the procedure on page E-144.

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7

Troubleshooting

Other Functions

Measurement

Preparation for
Measurement

Scan Measurement Chart Conditions............................................................................ E-154
External Dimensions...................................................................................................... E-155
Specifications................................................................................................................. E-156

Preparation

Before Using theInstrument

Appendix

E-153

Scan Measurement Chart Conditions

Scan Measurement Chart Conditions
Item

Color patch
location range

Details/Description

Scan direction

257 mm or less
Valid scan range: 270 mm
Valid measurement range: 257 mm

10 mm

10 mm
This area must be blank. Do not print anything inthis area.

Patch size

Scan direction: 10 mm or longer
Orthogonal direction: 8 mm or longer
Scan direction

Orthogonal direction

Patch lines
Patch order

Scan direction: Max. 26
Orthogonal direction: Max. 43
A) Color difference between neighboring patches in scan direction: ∆ E > Approx. 20
B)	If condition A cannot be satisfied or an error occurs during scanning even thoughcondition A is satisfied, insert a black or white gap between the patches as appropriate.
C) Insert a black gap between bright colors and a white gap between darker colors.
D) Size of gaps in scan direction: 0.5 mm–1.0 mm

Scan direction

Appendix

Black gaps

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White gap

External Dimensions

External Dimensions(Unit: mm)

90
70

171.5

84.2

165

φ6.2

Appendix

25

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Specifications

Specifications

Appendix

Model

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FD-7
FD-5
45°a: 0°(annular illumination)*1
Illumination/viewing
Conforms to CIE No. 15, ISO 7724/1, DIN5033 Teil 7, ASTM E 1164, and JIS Z 8722
systemCondition a for reflectance measurements.
Spectral separation device Concave grating
Spectral reflectance: 380 to 730 nm;
Wavelength range
Spectral reflectance: 380 to 730 nm
Spectral irradiance: 360 to 730 nm
Wavelength pitch
10 nm
Half bandwidth
Approx. 10 nm
Measurement area
Ø3.5 mm
Light source
LED
Measurement range
Density: 0.0D to 2.5D; Reflectance: 0 to 150%
Density: σ0.01D
Without polarization filter: 0.0D ~ 2.5D, Yellow 0.0D ~ 2.0D
With polarization filter: 0.0D ~ 2.5D, Yellow 0.0D ~ 1.8D
Short-term repeatability(When measurements taken 30 times at 10-second intervals after white calibration has been performed)
Colorimetric: Within σDE00 0.05 (Without polarization filter)(When white plate is measured 30 times at 10-second intervals after white calibration has been performed)
Inter-instrument
Within ΔE00 0.3 (Average of 12 BCRA Series II color tiles compared to values measured
agreementwith a master body under Konica Minolta standard conditions; without polarization filter)
Measurement time
Approx. 1.4 s (single-point reflectance measurement without polarization filter)
Colorimetric values, color-difference values, density
Colorimetric values, color-difference values,
values, density-difference values, dot area ratio, dot
density values, density-difference values, dot
gain, PS plate dot area ratio, PS plate dot gain, trapping area ratio, dot gain, PS plate dot area ratio, PS
Displayed values
percentage, gray balance, midtone spread percentage, plate dot gain, trapping percentage, gray balance,
ISO 12647 check results, PASS/FAIL judgment,
midtone spread percentage, ISO 12647 check
illuminance, correlated color temperature
results, PASS/FAIL judgment
Corresponding to ISO 13655 Measurement Conditions M0 (CIE Illuminant A), M1 (CIE Illuminant
Measurement conditionsD50), M2 (illumination with UV-cut filter), and M3 (M2 + polarization filter); User-defined illuminantIlluminants
A, C, D50, ID50, D65, ID65, F2, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10, F11, F12, User-defined illuminantObservers
2° Standard Observer, 10° Standard Observer
Color spaces
L*a*b*, L*C*h, Hunter Lab, Yxy, XYZ and color-difference in these color spaces
WI (ASTM E313-96); Tint (ASTM E313-96); ISO Brightness (ISO 2470-1); D65
Indexes
Brightness (ISO 2470-2); Fluorescence index
Color-difference equations ΔE*ab (CIE 1976), ΔE*94 (CIE 1994), ΔE00 (CIE 2000), ΔE (Hunter), CMC (l:c)
Density
ISO Status T, ISO Status E, ISO Status A, ISO Status I; DIN16536
Storable data
Colorimetric target data: 30 data; Density target data: 30 data
Display language
English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified)InterfaceUSB2.0
Displayedvalues; Spectral reflectance data;
Displayed values
Output data*2
Spectral irradiance data
Scanning measurement of a color chart can
N/AScanning measurements*2
be performed.
Rechargeable internal lithium-ion battery (Number of measurements per charge: Approx.
Power2,000 when new without using polarization filter); AC adapter; USB bus power
Dimensions (W × D × H) 70 × 165 × 83 mm (Body only); 90 × 172 × 84 mm (With target mask attached)
WeightApprox. 350 g (Body only); Approx. 430 g (With target mask attached)
Operating temperature/
10 to 35°C, 30 to 85% relative humidity with no condensation
humidity range
Storage temperature/
0 to 45°C, 0 to 85% relative humidity with no condensation
humidity range*1 Illumination for wavelengths under 400 nm is unidirectional.
*2 Available when using PC software.

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