Stylus Photo R1900/R2880/R2000/R2000s/SC-P400 Series Revision I
SC-P400 Series Adjustment 218
9.5.4 Adjustment Procedure
9.5.4.1 Colorimetric calibration
OVERVIEW OF THE COLORIMETRIC CALIBRATION
Purpose
It can make revision values which adjust printing color of user’s printer
and SEC standard unit equally. For SC-P400 Series, the colorimetric
calibration can be done in the service mode only.
The following parts have an influence on ink discharge, therefore revision is
necessary after part exchange.
• Printhead
• Main board
• Power board
This revision values are applied to the EPSON genuine printer driver.
Tools
Note "*": It is downloaded automatically if connected to the network when a PC starts EPSON
ColorBase2.
Figure 9-5. Calibrator and accessories
Table 9-9. Tools for Colorimetric Calibration
Tools Purpose / Specification
Plain paper (A4/Letter) For checking the nozzles.
Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte
Enhanced Matte Paper, Archival Matte
Paper
(A4/Letter)
For printing the calibration chart.
Colorimetric Calibration application EPSON ColorBase2
PC OS: refer to Table 9-10.
The following files must be installed on the PC:
- Printer driver for the model to be adjusted
- Adobe AIR Runtime
*
Calibrator X-Rite i1Pro (with UV filter) or i1Pro2
White reference tile Accessory of calibrator
Scanning ruler Accessory of calibrator
Backing board Accessory of calibrator
Premium Glossy Photo Paper For using as a background of the color chart
during scanning (only when a backing board is
not attached to calibrator).
Two USB cables For connecting printer and calibrator to PC with
two USB cables.
Table 9-9. Tools for Colorimetric Calibration
Tools Purpose / Specification
Calibrator
Scanning ruler
i1Pro calibrator / accessories
White reference tile
Calibrator
Backing board
White reference tile
Scanning ruler
i1Pro2 calibrator / accessories