Set up the ES-3000
Setup of the ES-3000 is performed by connecting it to a computer.
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Connect the ES-3000 to the computer.
Connect the USB cable of the ES-3000 to a free USB port on your computer, or to a USB hub that features a
separate power supply.
Note: Because of its power requirements, the ES-3000 will not work if it is plugged into the USB port on your
keyboard
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Start the application that uses the ES-3000.
For more information, see the documentation that accompanies the application.
Measuring color samples
You can measure color samples using two different methods: single-patch measurement and strip measurement.
ES-3000 calibration
Before starting to measure color samples, you are prompted to place the ES-3000 on the calibration cradle. White
point calibration is used to calibrate the spectrophotometer and ensure consistent measurements.
When prompted to place the ES-3000 in the calibration cradle, make sure that the white tile cover on the cradle is
open (the slider is drawn back) and that the ES-3000 aperture is in full contact with the white tile. If you do not place
the ES-3000 correctly in the calibration cradle, it does not return accurate measurements. For best results, keep the
white tile properly cleaned, as described in Maintenance and cleaning on page 4.
Note: You must use the calibration cradle that was packaged with your ES-3000. The calibration cradle has the same
serial number as your ES-3000.
ES-3000 instrument settings in Fiery Color Profiler Suite
When you use the ES-3000 with Fiery Color Profiler Suite, you can set the instrument settings.
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Measurement mode: When you measure a strip, select the type of measurement (described in Strip
measurement on page 4).
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Use ruler: If this option is selected, the positioning sensor on the underside of the ES-3000 reads the stripes on
the ruler to determine the position of the ES-3000 when you measure a strip. The use of the ruler is required for
strip measurement in two passes (described in Strip measurement on page 4).
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Large patch size: If this option is selected, larger patches are printed to allow for better measurements with a
low-resolution printer. The measurement method is the same for regular and for large patches.
Single patch measurement
Use the patch guide to measure a single patch.
Follow the procedure to measure a single patch.
1
Attach the ES-3000 to the patch guide by inserting the connector on the patch guide into the rear slot of the
ES-3000.
The ES-3000 aperture fits in the round hole of the patch guide.
2
Position the aperture of the ES-3000 in the middle of the patch that you want to measure.
Setup Guide
EFI ES-3000 Spectrophotometer
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