Fiery EFI ES-3000 - User Manual

Setup Guide
EFI ES-3000 Spectrophotometer
is EFI ES-3000 Spectrophotometer Setup Guide describes the EFI ES-3000 Spectrophotometer, a hand-held, color
measurement instrument that measures the reflected spectra of color printer output, textiles, and other colored
materials.
e EFI ES-3000 Spectrophotometer is an XRGA-compliant instrument that can measure the reflected spectrum of
printed color on pages. It can connect to your computer through a USB connection.
You can use the EFI ES-3000 Spectrophotometer with:
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Fiery Color Profiler Suite software to create color profiles for color printers, as well as read color samples from
specific objects when analyzing or editing profiles. For information on purchasing Fiery Color Profiler Suite,
contact a sales representative.
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e Calibrator, Spot-On, Spot Pro, and Paper Simulation features of Fiery Command WorkStation.
Note: e term "ES-3000" is used in this document to refer to the EFI ES-3000 Spectrophotometer.
is document includes setup and usage information for the ES-3000, as well as general information about
maintaining the instrument.
e ES-3000 communicates with Microsoft Windows-based or Apple MacOS computers. For information about
using the ES-3000 with Fiery Color Profiler Suite or other applications, see the documentation that accompanies
those applications.
ES-3000 and X-Rite i1Pro3
e ES-3000 is a high-precision instrument manufactured by X-Rite. Its technical specifications are the same as the
X-Rite i1Pro3 instrument. While both instruments share many common pieces of software, like the USB driver, they
are not identical and you cannot always use them interchangeably.
ES-3000 kit
e kit contains the instrument and accessories.
e ES-3000 kit includes the following:
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Calibration plaque for storage and calibration of the ES-3000
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Targeting base to facilitate measurement of individual color patches
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Backer board to ensure a consistent background color for reading printed charts
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Ruler to facilitate measurement of strips of color patches
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Summary

ES-3000 and X-Rite i1 Pro3

ES-3000 Kit Contents

Status Indicator Lights

Light Status Meanings

Details the meaning of the ES-3000's status lights: Off, Solid white, and White blinking.

Setting Up the ES-3000

Connecting the ES-3000

Instructions for connecting the ES-3000 spectrophotometer to a computer via USB.

ES-3000 Calibration

Procedure for calibrating the ES-3000 using the calibration cradle.

Instrument Settings in Fiery Color Profiler Suite

Configuration options for the ES-3000 within Fiery Color Profiler Suite.

Single Patch Measurement

Step-by-step guide for measuring individual color patches with the ES-3000.

Strip Measurement

Procedure for measuring strips of color patches, including one or two passes.

Maintenance and Cleaning

Cleaning the ES-3000

Instructions for cleaning the instrument's housing and measurement tube.

Safety Guidelines

General Safety Precautions

Important safety information regarding environmental conditions, handling, and power.

Spectrophotometer Warranty Information

Technical Specifications

Fiery EFI ES-3000 Specifications

General

Device Type	Spectrophotometer
Spectral Range	400 - 700 nm
Spectral Interval	10 nm
Repeatability	ΔE*ab ≤ 0.05
Measurement Time	1.5 seconds
Geometry	45°/0°