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HP IndiChrome User Manual

HP IndiChrome
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HP IndiChrome Ink Mixing System
User guide

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HP IndiChrome Specifications

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BrandHP
ModelIndiChrome
CategoryMusic Mixer
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction

User Guide Introduction

Overview of the HP IndiChrome ink mixing system and its purpose.

User Guide Structure

Describes the organization of the user guide into chapters and appendices.

Documentation Conventions

Explains the documentation conventions used throughout the manual.

System Requirements

Lists the necessary software, hardware, and network configurations.

Hardware Configuration

Details the components of the HP IndiChrome ink mixing system hardware.

Consumables List

Lists the consumables available for order from HP Indigo.

System Information and Limitations

Provides crucial details on system performance, accuracy, and constraints.

Safety and Environment Considerations

General Safety Warnings

Highlights essential safety instructions for operating the system.

Warning Signs

Lists recommended warning signs to be posted at the site.

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

Explains the importance and availability of MSDS for consumables.

Preventing Eye Irritation

Details precautions for avoiding eye irritation from inks and imaging oil.

Electrical Safety Precautions

Outlines essential safety measures related to electrical grounding.

Emergency Power Cutoff

Describes methods for cutting off power to the shaker in an emergency.

Flammable Liquids and Fumes Safety

Provides safety procedures for handling flammable imaging oil.

Handling and Storing Oil and Inks

Gives guidelines for the safe storage and handling of inks and oil.

Waste Disposal Guidelines

Advises on proper disposal methods for system consumables.

Getting Started

Ink Mixing Method Overview

Introduces Automatic, Manual, and Ready Mix methods for ink determination.

Detailed Automatic Workflow

Provides a step-by-step flowchart for the automatic ink formulation.

Starting the IMS Software

Guides on how to launch the HP IndiChrome Ink Mixing System software.

HP IndiChrome Wizard

Explains the role of the wizard in accessing ink mixing procedure options.

IMS Toolbar Overview

Describes the functions of various buttons available on the IMS Toolbar.

Exiting the IMS Software

Details the procedure for properly closing the ink mixing system software.

General Procedures

Calibrating the Electronic Scale

Step-by-step instructions for daily calibration of the electronic scale.

Calibrating the Spectrophotometer

Procedures for performing full and daily calibration of the spectrophotometer.

Draining Water from Dispensing Unit

Instructions for removing water from the compressed air dispensing unit.

Adjusting the Dispensing Unit for Press

How to adjust the dispensing unit for different ink can heights.

Measuring a Color

Explains how to use the spectrophotometer to measure a color sample.

Selecting a PANTONE Color

Guides on choosing a PANTONE color from a list instead of measurement.

Transferring Ink Definition File to Press

Procedures for sending the ink definition file to HP Indigo presses.

Preparing the Basic Inks

Steps for preparing the basic inks for mixing.

Dispensing the Ingredients

Detailed instructions for dispensing ink ingredients accurately.

Sealing the Ink Can

How to properly seal the ink can after preparation.

Shaking the Ink Can

Instructions for using the shaker to mix ink cans thoroughly.

Visually Comparing Printed Color

Method for comparing the printed color against the target color.

Adjusting Ink Mix from Printed Output

Steps to refine the ink mix based on printed output analysis.

Undoing and Redoing Measurements

How to revert or reapply changes made during color measurements.

Changing Optical Density (OD) Spec Value

Procedure to adjust the OD spec value on the press for color improvement.

Comparing Different Ink Mix Results

How to compare the properties of different ink mix results.

Changing the Ink on the Press

Refers to other manuals for procedures on changing inks on the press.

Additional IMS Procedures

Ready Mix Colors

Information on using pre-defined Ready Mix colors for quick preparation.

Detailed Ready Mix Workflow

A flowchart outlining the steps for the Ready Mix color preparation.

Continuing Work on Previous Mix Color

How to load and continue working with previously defined color mixes.

Manual Color Mixing

Describes how to manually adjust ink mix parameters.

Detailed Manual Workflow

A flowchart detailing the manual ink formulation process.

Mixing a Custom Color

Methods for entering target color information for custom colors.

Excluding Basic Color from Ink Mix

How to make a basic color unavailable for automatic ink mixing.

Adding a New Substrate

Procedure for defining a new substrate type in the system.

Importing .mix Files

How to import previous version ink mix files into the system.

Exporting and Deleting Workspace Files

Managing ink workspace files by exporting or deleting them.

Printing Color Workspace Details

How to print the details of a color workspace.

Setting Specific Ink Mix Parameters

Configuring parameters for color matching.

Adjusting 2D Color Space View

Adjusting the display size of the 2D color space panel.

Zooming into 2D Color Space

Methods for zooming and navigating within the 2D color space view.

Zooming by Changing Axes Values

Adjusting the scale of the 2D color space by modifying axis values.

Viewing the 3D Color Space

Displaying a three-dimensional representation of the color space.

Customizing HP IndiChrome Window Look

Introduction to Window Customization

Overview of changing the appearance of the HP IndiChrome window.

HP IndiChrome Window Customizable Elements

Details the customizable elements of the HP IndiChrome interface.

Saving and Loading Window Customizations

How to save and load custom window appearance settings.

Viewing and Hiding Toolbar and Status Bar

Controls for displaying or hiding the Toolbar and Status Bar.

Help

Online Help Access

Instructions for accessing the system's integrated help topics.

Useful Links

Provides access to a page with helpful external and internal links.

Program Updates

Information on how to access the HP website for program updates.

Appendix A: Special Options, Basic Concepts, and Spare Parts

Special Options

Details on setting mix precision and using graphic window features.

Basic Concepts

Explains color spaces, ∆E*94, color gamut, and system file types.

Spare Parts

Lists and identifies spare parts for the can shaker and dispensing unit.

Appendix B: Service and Support