March 2000 • CIS-201
CURRENT INFORMATION SUMMARY
Printer Conversion to
KODAK EKTACOLOR Edge 8 and
EKTACOLOR ROYAL VIII Papers
in densitometer performance when setting up their printers
for the new papers.
KODAK EKTACOLOR Edge 8 and ROYAL VIII Papers
incorporate new image-forming components to deliver
improved colors. These new papers are designed so that a
visually neutral patch will result in approximately balanced
red, green, and blue densities when measured with
densitometers that conform to ANSI Status A responses.
Some densitometers that do not conform to ANSI Status A
responses may produce non-matched red, green, and blue
densities for a neutral patch on these new papers. Labs that
use these non-Status A densitometers must compensate for
the differences in densitometer performance when they set
up printers for the new papers.
When you are ready to convert to KODAK
EKTACOLOR Edge 8 or ROYAL VIII Paper, follow the
procedure below to determine how your densitometer
performs. Once you’ve determined the densitometer
performance, choose the appropriate compensation
procedure (if one is necessary).
To Determine If Compensation Is Required
1. Print your “Normal” Printer Control Negative on
EKTACOLOR Edge 7 or ROYAL VII Paper at the aim
density.
2. With EKTACOLOR Edge 8 or ROYAL VIII Paper,
balance to match the density readings from Step 1.
WHY DOES THIS HAPPEN?
Densitometers fall into two classes: (1) for analytical use and
(2) for comparative use.
3. Compare the two prints. If the prints match visually,
follow normal printer paper conversion procedures (see
your printer manual). If the print from Step 2 appears
cyan, the densitometer is reading EKTACOLOR Edge 8
or ROYAL VIII Paper differently. You will need to
follow one of the compensation procedures below.
Analytical densitometers conform to an ANSI standard
called “Status A.” Status A densitometers correlate colors
similarly to the human eye through a wide color and density
range. These densitometers will give similar readings for
KODAK EKTACOLOR Edge 7/ROYAL VII and
EKTACOLOR Edge 8/ROYAL VIII Papers if the prints
appear visually matched.
Note: Compensation procedures have not been prepared
for equipment that produces matched prints in Step 3 of
the procedure above. If your printer is not included in
the list below, follow your equipment manufacturer’s
paper setup instructions.
Comparative densitometers are designed to match prints
to a specific density. They are not intended for use over a
wide range of densities and colors, and they do not see colors
as the human eye does. These densitometers are often used
in printing systems as a part of a minilab or a high-speed
printer. They produce consistent measurements in the ranges
used for printer setup. However, with KODAK
EKTACOLOR Edge 8 or ROYAL VIII Paper, they do not
measure the neutral aim patches as neutral. For example, an
aim print on EKTACOLOR Edge 8/ROYAL VIII Paper
measures 0.80 red, 0.80 green, and 0.80 blue with a Status A
densitometer. The same print may measure 0.70 red,
0.80þgreen, and 0.80 blue with a comparative densitometer.
COMPENSATION PROCEDURES
If you have one of the printers in the following list, choose
the appropriate procedure:
Compensation Procedure for NORITSU 1401/1501
Printers
Compensation Procedure for NORITSU 1801 Micro
Printer
Compensation Procedure for NORITSU 1701/1702
Printers (without NOUS Scanner)
Compensation Procedure for NORITSU 901, 1001,
1201, and 1202 Printers
Compensation Procedure for COPAL Minilab, Models
1B, 1C, 5C, 5C II, 5L, 5S
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR LABS?
New EKTACOLOR Edge 8 and ROYAL VIII Papers
provide many performance advantages. But when they are
used with densitometers that do not conform to Status A
specifications, results may vary. Labs that use these
non-Status A densitometers must compensate for differences
Compensation Procedure for AGFA MSP Printers
Compensation Procedure for AGFA MSC Printers
Compensation Procedure for GRETAG Masterlab
Compensation Procedure for GRETAG Masterflex
©Eastman Kodak Company, 2000
Morning Setup channel will use the new paper, you
would input the following:
Ringaround Method
This method does not require a densitometer.
1. When your supply of EKTACOLOR Edge 7/
ROYAL VII Paper is about to run out, print the Printer
Setup Negative “Normal,” “Under,” and “Over” on the
channel most commonly used for the paper. Label the
three prints “Old-Paper Reference Print—Normal,”
“Old-Paper Reference Print—Under,” and “Old-Paper
Reference Print—Over.”
00-07 (N)
Range of channels
Input corrections
calculated above.
0.0Y -0.7M 1.5C -0.4D Y/N
This Channel Balance correction will be made to
channels 00, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, and 07.
Note: If the channels that will use the new paper are not
in a continuous range, you will have to make multiple
corrections to avoid altering channels that use other
paper types.
Keep the negative and prints in a safe place. Record the
paper channel (00 to 59) and Morning Setup channel (11
to 84) used to print this test.
Also record the channels that will be using the new
paper. Only these channels will be corrected.
8. Repeat Steps 3 through 7 until the Normal test print
matches the Normal reference print within one button.
When the test print matches the reference print, you can
proceed to “Setting the Paper Slope.”
Note: If this paper size/surface will also be used for
Morning Setup, you must include channel 00 in the
corrections.
2. When you are ready to convert to the new paper, load it
into the printer.
Setting the Paper Slope
After matching the Normal test and Normal reference prints,
make test prints from the “Under” and “Over” Printer Setup
Negative. Make sure to use the same channel that was used
to make the Old-Paper Reference Prints. If the Under and
Over test prints match the reference prints, the conversion is
complete.
3. Print a one-button ringaround, using the same test
negative you used to make the reference prints in Step 1.
You must use the same paper channel and Morning
Setup channel as before. Print a ringaround from the
Normal negative as follows:
If the test and reference prints do not match, proceed as
follows:
1. Calculate the corrections from the density readings in
the same way you did for the normal test and reference
prints.
To print a one-button ringaround:
MODE 32 (AUTO RINGAROUND)→YES→AUTO
RINGAROUND 0(0-2:COLOR 3:DEN)→ 1→ YES
4. When the prints are processed, select the print that is the
closest match to the reference print. Apply the
correction as indicated by the backprint. It will appear in
this order:
2. Apply the slope correction to the paper channels that
will use the new paper by using the channel shift
command:
Key: Print Order Channel
Data: 236 45 0111
Y
N
M
N
C
N
D
N
CF
2
To correct the Under slope:
MODE 33 (CH SHIFT)→YES→ CH BALANCE
SHIFT→NO→CH UNDER
SHIFT→D-IN→YES→ SET UNDER
NEG→YES→input correction
This is a typical example. Some printers may have
different CVP settings. If the backprint is switched off
or not legible, keep the prints in order and mark the
correction on the back. The prints are printed in this
order: -Y, +Y, -M, +M, -C, +C, -D, +D, N.
To correct the Over slope:
MODE 33 (CH SHIFT)→YES→ CH BALANCE
SHIFT→NO→NO→CH OVER
SHIFT→D-IN→YES→ SET OVER
NEG→YES→input correction
5. Identify the channels that are currently using the old
paper. These channels will all require the same
correction.
You do not include CH 00 in the channel range, because
slope is switched off for CH 00.
Note: If the Master Balance or Morning Setup channel
will use the new paper, you must include CH 00 in the
Channel Balance Shift.
3. Repeat the steps until the Under and Over test prints
match the Under and Over reference prints to within one
button.
6. Apply the balance correction to the paper channels
using this paper size:
When Channel 00 is set up for EKTACOLOR Edge 8/
ROYAL VIII Paper, you must make a new Morning Setup
reference print to use in place of the old Edge 7/ROYAL VII
Paper reference print. When you have achieved the final
balance, make a print on CH 00 and store it to use for
Morning Setup.
MODE 33 (CH SHIFT)→YES→CH BALANCE
SHIFT→D-IN→YES
7. Determine which channels use this paper. For example,
to input the correction if the -1M print is closest to the
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reference print, and if you use the same paper for
channels 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15, you would input:
When Channel 00 is set up for EKTACOLOR Edge 8/
ROYAL VIII Paper, you must make a new Morning Setup
reference print to use in place of the old Edge 7/ROYAL VII
Paper reference print. When you have achieved the final
balance, make a print on CH 00 and store it to use for
Morning Setup.
10-15 (N)
Range of channels
Input corrections
calculated above.
Press arrow keys to
move cursor.
0.0Y -1.0M 0.0C 0.0D Y/N
Compensation Procedure for NORITSU 1801
Micro Printer
Follow this procedure to convert to KODAK EKTACOLOR
Edge 8/ROYAL VIII Paper from KODAK EKTACOLOR
Edge 7/ROYAL VII Paper. This procedure permits
conversion without the use of the printer’s built-in
densitometer.
The Channel Balance correction will be made to
channels 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15.
Note: If the Master Balance or Morning Setup channel
will use the new paper, you must include CH 00 in the
Channel Balance Shift. For example, if channels 01, 02,
03, 04, 05, 06, and 07, and the Master Balance or
Morning Setup channel will use the new paper, you
would input the following:
Before You Begin
1. Save or record your current setup information. This
procedure will erase any corrections that may have been
entered.
00-07 (N)
Range of channels
Input corrections
calculated above.
0.0Y -1.0M 0.0C 0.0D Y/N
2. Ensure that the equipment is correctly set up to lab aims.
This procedure allows crossover to the new paper
without noticeable differences in print quality.
This Channel Balance correction will be made to
channels 00, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, and 07.
Note: If the channels that will use the new paper are not
in a continuous range, you will have to make multiple
corrections to avoid altering channels that use other
paper types.
Setup Procedure
Before your supply of EKTACOLOR Edge 7/ROYAL VII
Paper runs out, be sure that you have a Morning Setup
reference print on Edge 7/ROYAL VII Paper. If none is
available, perform a Morning Setup to make a reference print
on the old paper. Then do this:
8. Print a half-button ringaround to fine-tune the
correction:
1. Install the EKTACOLOR Edge 8/ROYAL VIII Paper
magazine.
MODE 32 (AUTO RINGAROUND)→YES→ AUTO
RINGAROUND 0(0-2:COLOR 3:DEN)→ 0→YES
2. Perform a Morning Setup on the new paper, and process
the print.
9. Repeat the steps above to match the channels to the
reference prints on Edge 7/ROYAL VII Paper. When
the Normal test print matches the Normal reference
print within one button, you can proceed to “Setting the
Paper Slope.”
3. Calculate a correction to produce a visual match
between the test print on Edge 8/ROYAL VIII Paper
and the reference print on Edge 7/ROYAL VII Paper as
shown in the example. Use an X-Rite or similar
Setting the Paper Slope
densitometer that has Status A filters (e.g., an X-Rite
881 or 891 densitometer) to measure the print densities.
After matching the Normal test and Normal reference prints,
follow the same procedure you did for balance.
1. Print a ringaround from the Under and Over Printer
Setup Negatives.
Example
Densitometer Readings—
Reference and Test Prints
2. Apply the slope correction to the paper channels that
will use the new paper by using the channel shift
command:
Cyan
75
Magenta
Yellow
73
REFERENCE
TEST
80
87
-7
90
73
To correct the Under slope:
Difference
-15
0
MODE 33 (CH SHIFT)→YES→ CH BALANCE
SHIFT→NO→CH UNDER
SHIFT→D-IN→YES→ SET UNDER
NEG→YES→input correction
Note: To obtain the difference, subtract the test-print
densities from the reference-print densities.
Add the Cyan + Magenta + Yellow difference values to
obtain an overall density reading. Then divide by 50 to
obtain the density correction:
To correct the Over slope:
MODE 33 (CH SHIFT)→YES→ CH BALANCE
SHIFT→NO→NO→CH OVER
SHIFT→D-IN→YES→ SET OVER
NEG→YES→input correction
Density
Correction
Difference -15 -7
0
=
-22 -22 / 50 =
-0.4
You do not include CH 00 in the channel range, because
slope is switched off for CH 00.
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Divide the Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow difference
values by 10 to obtain the color correction:
8. Measure the -D, N, and +D test prints, but DO NOT
enter the correction. Record the correction on a piece of
paper; then press NO.
Color Correction
-1.5
-0.7
0.0
9. Press MODE, then C-DATA. Input the correction from
Step 8 into 00 CH BALANCE; then press YES.
The correction for this example is -1.5 Cyan,
-0.7 Magenta, 0.0 Yellow, and -0.4 Density.
Repeat Steps 7 through 9 until no further correction is
required. Remove the Setup Filter. The NORMAL balance is
complete.
4. When the message SET REFERENCE is displayed,
press NO. Enter the correction, and then press YES.
5. Press YES to reprint the test.
Setting the Paper Slope (Under)
6. Repeat Steps 2 through 5 until the test print on Edge 8/
ROYAL VIII Paper matches the reference print on
Edge 7/ROYAL VII Paper.
If the Under slope requires adjustment, follow this
procedure:
1. Select the channel that will be most commonly used for
the new paper. Press MODE, then AUTO SETUP. Then
press NO until AUTO SETUP appears. Select “0” for
“print,” press YES, and enter the number for “U”
(Under). Then press YES.
7. Keep the final test print as your new reference print for
Edge 8/ROYAL VII Paper.
8. Print customer negatives to verify print quality.
2. Set the “Under” Printer Setup Negative in the negative
mask, and press YES and YES. When NEXT SETUP
appears, press NO.
Compensation Procedure for NORITSU 1701/
1702 Printers (without NOUS Scanner)
Follow this procedure to convert to KODAK EKTACOLOR
Edge 8/ROYAL VIII Papers from KODAK EKTACOLOR
Edge 7/ROYAL VII Papers.
3. Measure the -D, N, and +D test prints, but DO NOT
enter the correction. Record the correction on a piece of
paper. Then press NO.
Normal Correction
4. Enter the correction determined in Step 3 by pressing
MODE, SETUP, and NO until CH UNDER SHIFT Y/N
appears.
1. When your supply of EKTACOLOR Edge 7/
ROYAL VII Paper is about to run out, print the Printer
Setup Negative “Normal,” “Under,” and “Over” on the
channel most commonly used for the paper. Label the
three prints “Old-Paper Reference Print—Normal,”
“Old-Paper Reference Print—Under,” and “Old-Paper
Reference Print—Over.”
5. Press YES, place the “Under” Printer Setup Negative in
the negative mask, and press YES. (If the Under
negative is not in the negative mask, an NG error will
occur and the correction will not be made.)
6. Press D-IN and input the range of channels that will be
using the new paper (do not include channel 00). Enter
the correction, and press YES.
2. When you are ready to convert to the new paper, load it
into the printer. Then press MODE, AUTO SETUP, and
NO. Select “0” to print a test. Press YES and place the
“Normal” Printer Setup Negative in the negative mask.
Press YES, YES, and NO. When the test prints leave the
processor, select “measure,” PAP.
Repeat Steps 1 through 6 until no further correction is
required. Setup of the Under slope is complete.
Setting the Paper Slope (Over)
3. Enter the readings from the print labeled “Old-Paper
Reference Print—Normal” into the Reference Aim.
Then press D-IN and YES. Then press NO.
If the Over slope requires adjustment, follow this procedure:
1. Select the channel that will be most commonly used for
the new paper. Press MODE, then AUTO SETUP. Then
press NO until AUTO SETUP appears. Select “0” for
“print,” then YES. Enter the number for “O” (Over);
then press YES.
4. Enter the readings from the -D, N, and +D test prints
into the P-BAL correction mode. Press D-IN and YES.
The correction will be made to the paper balance for the
new paper.
2. Set the “Over” Printer Setup Negative in the negative
mask, and press YES and YES again. When NEXT
SETUP appears, press NO.
5. Select “0” to make another print, and then YES. Select
“Normal” and press YES. Place the “Normal” Printer
Setup Negative in the negative mask, and press YES and
YES again. Then press NO.
3. Measure the –D, N, and +D test prints, but DO NOT
enter the correction. Record the correction on a piece of
paper, and then press NO.
6. Repeat Steps 2, 4, and 5 (do not repeat Step 3) until no
further correction is required.
4. Enter the correction determined in Step 3 by pressing
MODE, SETUP, and NO until CH OVER SHIFT Y/N
appears.
Perform a Morning Setup, and carefully follow these
instructions:
7. Press MODE, AUTO SETUP, and YES. Insert the
Setup Filter, press D-IN, and then YES. After the
Change of Light has been completed, press YES.
5. Press YES, and place the Over negative in the negative
mask. Press YES. (If the Over negative is not in the
negative mask, an NG error will occur and the
correction will not be made.)
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6. Press D-IN and input the range of channels that will be
using the new paper (do not include channel 00). Enter
the correction, and press YES.
Note: To obtain the difference, subtract the test-print
density from the reference-print density.
4. To calculate the correction, add the cyan, magenta, and
yellow difference values to obtain an overall density
reading. Divide by 5 to obtain the density correction.
Repeat Steps 1 through 6 until no further correction is
required. Setup of the Over slope is complete.
Density
Correction
Compensation Procedure for NORITSU 901,
1001, 1201, and 1202 Printers
Difference -15 -7
0
=
-22 -22 / 5 =
-.4
Follow this procedure to test KODAK EKTACOLOR
Edge 8/ROYAL VIII Papers when converting from KODAK
EKTACOLOR Edge 7/ROYAL VII Papers, and to set up
your printer for the new paper.
Divide the cyan, magenta, and yellow difference values
by 10 to obtain the color correction.
Color Correction
-1.5
-.7
.0
Testing the New Paper
If the printer uses only one type of paper, follow Method 1.
If it uses more than one type, follow Method 2.
The correction for this example is -1.5 Cyan,
-.7 Magenta, .0 Yellow, and -.4 Density.
5. Identify the channels that are using the old paper, and
record them; these channels will all require the same
correction.
Method 1:
1. When your supply of EKTACOLOR Edge 7/
ROYAL VII Paper is about to run out, print the Printer
Setup Negative “Normal,” “Under,” and “Over” on the
channel most commonly used for the paper. Label the
three prints “Old-Paper Reference Print—Normal,”
“Old-Paper Reference Print—Under,” and “Old-Paper
Reference Print—Over.”
Note: If the Master Balance or Morning Setup channel
will use the new paper, you must include CH 00 in the
Channel Balance Shift. For example, if the new paper is
used in channels 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, and the
Master Balance or Morning Setup channel, you would
enter the following:
2. When you are ready to convert to the new paper, load it
into the printer and perform a Morning Setup procedure.
00-07
(N)
Y/N
-0.0 Y
-.7 M
-1.5 C
-.4 D
3. Print the Printer Setup Negative, “Under,” “Normal,”
and “Over” on the channel that will be most commonly
used for the new paper. If the test prints match the
reference prints, the paper change is complete. If the test
prints do not match the reference prints, proceed to
“Setting the Paper Slope.”
This Channel Balance correction will be made to
channels 00, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, and 07.
6. Input the correction into the Channel Balance Shift as
follows:
a. While pressing MODE, press SETUP, and then
press NO until CH BALANCE SHIFT Y/N
appears.
Method 2:
1. When your supply of EKTACOLOR Edge 7/
ROYAL VII Paper is about to run out, print the Printer
Setup Negative “Normal,” “Under,” and “Over” on the
channel most commonly used for the paper. Label the
three prints “Old-Paper Reference Print—Normal,”
“Old-Paper Reference Print—Under,” and “Old-Paper
Reference Print—Over.”
b. Press D-IN. Press YES.
c. To input the sample correction above for channels
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15, enter the following:
10-15
-.7 M
(N)
Y/N
0.0 Y
-1.5 C
-.4 D
2. When you are ready to convert to the new paper, load it
into the printer. Make a print from the “Normal” Printer
Setup Negative on the new paper. Make sure to use the
same channel as in Step 1. Label the print “New-Paper
Test Print—Normal.”
Press the arrow keys to move the cursor.
Press the YES key. The Channel Balance correction will
be made to channels 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15.
3. Measure the Normal reference print and the print
labeled “New-Paper Test Print—Normal,” and record
the readings. See Example 1.
Repeat Steps 2 through 6 until the Normal test print
matches the Normal reference print. When the Normal test
print matches the Normal reference print, you can proceed to
“Setting the Paper Slope.”
Example 1
Densitometer Readings—Normal Reference
and Normal Test Prints
Setting the Paper Slope
After matching the Normal test and Normal reference prints,
make test prints from the “Under” and “Over” Printer Setup
Negatives. Make sure to use the same channel you used to
make the reference prints. If the Under and Over test prints
match the reference prints, the paper change is complete.
Cyan
75
Magenta
Yellow
73
REFERENCE
TEST
80
87
-7
90
73
Difference
-15
00
6
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If the Under and Over test prints do not match the reference
prints, proceed as follows:
Compensation Procedure for COPAL Minilab,
Models 1B, 1C, 5C, 5C II, 5L, 5S
1. Use the method described in Step 4, above, to calculate
a correction to make the Under and Over test prints
match the Under and Over reference prints.
Follow this procedure to test KODAK EKTACOLOR
Edge 8/ROYAL VIII Papers when converting from KODAK
EKTACOLOR Edge 7/ROYAL VII Papers, and to set up
your printer for the new papers.
Ensure that the Master Balance is on aim before making
any changes to printer balance. Back up current channel data
(see Step 5 under “Setting the Paper Slope”).
2. Input the Under correction into the Channel Under Shift
in the following way:
While pressing MODE, press SETUP. Then press NO
until CH UNDER SHIFT appears. Determine which
channels use this paper. Do not include channel 00 in
this correction. Place the Under negative into the
negative mask, press D-IN, and enter the correction
required for the Under slope. To input the sample
correction from above for channels 10, 11, 12, 13, 14,
and 15, enter:
Testing the New Paper
If the printer uses only one type of paper, follow Method 1.
If it uses more than one type, follow Method 2.
Method 1:
1. When your supply of EKTACOLOR Edge 7/
ROYAL VII Paper is about to run out, print the Printer
Setup Negative “Normal,” “Under,” and “Over” on the
channel most commonly used for the paper. Label the
three prints “Old-Paper Reference Print—Normal,”
“Old-Paper Reference Print—Under,” and “Old-Paper
Reference Print—Over.”
10-15
-.7 M
(U)
Y/N
0.0 Y
-1.5 C
-.4 D
(If the Under negative is not in the negative mask, an
NG error will occur and the correction will not be
made.)
2. When you are ready to convert to the new paper, load it
into the printer and do a Master Balance Test. When the
Master Balance Test is on aim, the “Normal” has been
set up.
3. Press the YES key. The Channel Under Balance
correction will be made to channels 10, 11, 12, 13, 14,
and 15.
4. Input the Over correction into the Channel Over Shift in
the following way:
3. The new paper may be different in “Under” and “Over”
characteristics (slope). Print the “Under” and “Over”
Printer Setup Negatives on the new paper, using the
same channel as in Step 1. Identify these prints as “Test
Print—Normal,” “Test Print—Under,” and “Test
Print—Over.” If the Under and Over test prints match
the Under and Over reference prints, no further
While pressing MODE, press SETUP. Then press NO
until CH OVER SHIFT appears. Determine which
channels use this paper. Do not include channel 00 in
this correction. Place the Over negative into the
negative mask, press D-IN, and enter the correction
required for the Over slope. To input the sample
correction from above for channels 10, 11, 12, 13, 14,
and 15, enter:
adjustment is needed. If the test prints do not match the
reference prints, proceed to “Setting the Paper Slope.”
Method 2:
10-15
-.7 M
(O)
Y/N
1. When your supply of EKTACOLOR Edge 7/
ROYAL VII Paper is about to run out, print the Printer
Setup Negative “Normal,” “Under,” and “Over” on the
channel most commonly used for the paper. Label the
three prints “Old-Paper Reference Print—Normal,”
“Old-Paper Reference Print—Under,” and “Old-Paper
Reference Print—Over.”
0.0 Y
-1.5 C
-.4 D
(If the Over negative is not in the negative mask, an NG
error will occur and the correction will not be made.)
5. Press the YES key. The Channel Over Balance
correction will be made to channels 10, 11, 12, 13, 14,
and 15.
2. Take densitometer readings from the Normal reference
print; this will be your aim.
3. Load the new paper, and make prints from the
“Normal,” “Under,” and “Over” Printer Setup Negative.
Be sure to use the same channel as in Step 1. Identify
these prints as “Test Print—Normal,” “Test Print—
Under,” and “Test Print—Over.”
4. Read and record the test-print densities. Calculate the
correction as follows:
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Subtract the test densities from the reference (aim)
densities.
by adding or subtracting from the current values and
entering the new values. Then press ENTER.
3. To enter the paper slope correction (over), go into the
SETUP mode and select SLOPE ADJ. Write down the
current values for SLOPE OVER. Make the correction
by adding or subtracting from the current values and
entering the new values. Then press ENTER.
Example 1
Densitometer Readings—Normal Reference
and Normal Test Prints
Cyan
70
Magenta
Yellow
70
REFERENCE
TEST
70
78
-8
4. Press the Shift and Centering keys and perform the Dead
Heat procedure, using the “Normal” Printer Setup
Negative. Then reprint both “Under” and “Over”
negatives, and repeat Steps 1 through 3 until there is a
difference of less than 3 densitometer points from the
aim, with a spread between the values of less than
5 points.
75
83
Difference
-5
-13
This example includes neutral density equal to the
lowest correction figure (-5). Removing the neutral
density results in this correction:
5. Back up the printer data by going to the SETUP mode.
Press MODE twice, and then press the Shift and
Transfer keys. The display will read DATA
TRANSFER FM_TO_. Enter “B1” in the first section,
and then use the arrow keys to move to the second
section and enter “B2.” Press ENTER to back up the
new printing data.
Cyan
0
Magenta
-3
Yellow
-8
Density
-5
To change these figures from densitometer units to key
corrections, multiply the color corrections by a factor of
.7, and multiply the density corrections by a factor of .5.
These are the key corrections for this example.
Compensation Procedure for AGFA MSP
Printers
Cyan Magenta Yellow Density
0
-3
-8
-5
Follow this procedure to set up your printer when converting
to KODAK EKTACOLOR Edge 8/ROYAL VIII Papers
from KODAK EKTACOLOR Edge 7/ROYAL VII Papers
1. Enter ITT Schwarzchild Coefficient values for KODAK
EKTACOLOR Edge 8/EKTACOLOR ROYAL VIII
Paper in an unused table (a total of 10 tables is
available).
Multiply by .7 for color
and .5 for density
0
-2
-6
-3
5. To enter the correction, press MODE twice, and select
COLOR BAL. Input the appropriate channel number.
Write down the existing color balance figures as a
reference. Add or subtract the corrections to the existing
figures, and press ENTER. The corrections will be
entered and the existing balance figures adjusted.
a. Identify an available table; use DFPA (Define
Paper). (The list of Schwarzchild tables follows this
procedure.)
Press the Shift and Centering keys and perform the Dead
Heat procedure, using the “Normal” Printer Setup
Negative. When the display reads ENTER
RINGAROUND LEVEL#=_, press the Skip key to skip
this part. Then return to the print mode by pressing
MODE once.
b. Type MOTC. The printer’s password is required.
c. Enter a Brand/Paper Type.
d. Enter the Schwarzchild Coefficients for
EKTACOLOR Edge 8/ROYAL VIII Paper.
e. Save the changes. (Enter Y when VALUES OK?
appears.)
Repeat Steps 3 through 5 until the test prints are within
3 densitometer points of the aim figures, with a spread
between the values of less than 5 points.
2. Define the new paper.
a. Type DFPA (Define Paper), and choose an unused
Paper Number.
Setting the Paper Slope
After matching the Normal test and Normal reference prints,
make test prints from the “Under” and “Over” Printer Setup
Negatives. Make sure to use the same channel you used to
make the reference prints. If the Under and Over test prints
match the reference prints, the paper change is complete.
If the Under and Over test prints do not match the
reference prints, proceed as follows:
b. Enter the Code Number from Step 1a.
c. Identify the Paper Surface.
d. Enter an Emulsion ID.
e. Enter the Paper Width.
f. Hit ESC twice.
1. Compare the readings and work out corrections, using
the method described in Step 4, above. (Use the aim
figures obtained from the Normal reference print in
Step 2, above.)
g. Save the changes. (Enter Y when VALUES OK?
appears.)
3. Create a Paper Channel.
a. Copy your current Paper Channel to an unused
Paper Channel (use the COPC command). Enter the
source channel and destination channel. Save the
changes. (Enter Y when VALUES OK? appears).
2. To enter the paper slope correction (under), go into the
SETUP mode and select SLOPE ADJ. Write down the
current values for SLOPE UNDER. Make the correction
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b. Type MOPC (Modify Paper Channel). Enter the
Paper Channel that you copied to in Step 3a.
5. Balance the paper.
a. Load a roll of EKTACOLOR Edge 8/ROYAL VIII
Paper into a magazine and install it in the printer.
c. Change the Paper Type to the Paper Number of the
new paper defined in Step 2.
b. Load the Paper Channel from Step 2 and the Film
Channel from Step 3, using the LOAD command.
d. Save the changes. (Enter Y when VALUES OK?
appears.)
c. Expose a test print by using the ETP (Expose Test
Print) command. Process the test print. Use the
ACC (Automatic Channel Calibration) command
and insert the test print when prompted. Allow the
recommended Paper Channel changes. Make
another test print and continue this step until no
changes are needed.
4. Create a Film Channel.
a. Copy your current Film Channel to an unused Film
Channel (use the COFC command). Enter the
source channel and destination channel. Save the
changes. (Enter Y when VALUES OK? appears.)
b. Type MOFC (Modify Film Channel). Enter the
Film Channel that you copied to in Step 4a.
d. The balanced test print will appear cyan-green, and
will be approximately +0.12 cyan and –0.03 green
from neutral Status A. The Film Channel balance
change compensates for this bias.
c. Change the Brand/Paper Type to the code number
of the new table created in Step 1.
d. Adjust the balance 0.000, 0.010, -0.040 to
compensate for the Agfa MSP densitometer.
e. Run a reel of test negatives to confirm that the new
paper has been correctly installed.
e. Save the changes. (Enter Y when VALUES OK?
appears.)
AGFA-Recommended Schwarzchild Coefficients for KODAK EKTACOLOR Edge 8/ROYAL VIII Papers
MSCs Without
Loqik 4
MSCs With
Loqik 4
MSP / MSC
Blue
Green
0.001
-0.002
0.000
0.004
0.009
0.016
0.022
0.032
Red
Blue
Green
Red
Blue
Green
Red
25ms
0.016
0.006
0.000
-0.008
-0.013
-0.016
-0.016
-0.021
0.008
0.002
0.000
0.001
0.001
0.002
0.004
0.005
50ms
100ms
200ms
400ms
800ms
1600ms
3200ms
13
5
-9
-6
0
-1
0
13
5
-9
-6
0
-1
0
0
1
3
4
0
0
0
-3
-3
-7
6
1
-3
-3
-7
6
13
23
3
13
23
4
Gamma 1/2/3
1.8
2.4
2.7
1.8
2.4
2.7
1.8
2.4
2.7
AGFA Recommendations for Printing on KODAK EKTACOLOR Edge 8/ROYAL VIII Papers
Type Measuring Filter for
MSP
MSC/PSP8
8501/147
MSC 101
8506/213
7660/261
MASK Value—MSP Only
(Command MOTC)
Blue
0.901
1.322
1.778
2.623
Green
0.720
1.060
1.435
2.201
Red
Mask
Under
Normal
Over
0.340
0.718
1.128
1.913
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c. Enter the Schwarzchild Coefficients for EDGE 8/
ROYAL VIII Paper into an unused TFS (Total Film
Scanning) location (21, 22, or 23).
Compensation Procedure for AGFA MSC
Printers
Follow this procedure to set up your printer when converting
to KODAK EKTACOLOR Edge 8/ROYAL VIII Papers
from KODAK EKTACOLOR Edge 7/ROYAL VII Papers.
1. Confirm your setup for EKTACOLOR Edge 7/
ROYAL VII Paper.
d. Set the configuration channel to use the paper and
film channels selected in Step 1.
e. Change the paper channel to use the TFS with the
Schwarzchild Coefficients for Edge 8/
ROYAL VIII Paper.
a. Perform “Auto Calibration” of MBL (Master
Balance) with EKTACOLOR Edge 7/ROYAL VII
Paper.
3. Balance the channel for EKTACOLOR Edge 8/
ROYAL VIII Paper.
b. Perform “Auto Calibration” of Edge 7/ROYAL
VII Paper PBL (Paper Balance).
a. Select the configuration channel for Edge 8/
ROYAL VIII Paper.
c. Print the “Normal” Printer Setup Negative.
Compare the print to the aim. If necessary, adjust
FBL (Film Balance) to match the aim. Keep the
final print as a reference for setting up the film
channel for EKTACOLOR Edge 8/ROYAL VIII
Paper.
b. Load a paper magazine with the new paper and
perform “Auto Calibration” of PBL.
Note: You will need to set the paper magazine pins to
the paper channel selected.
c. Print the setup negative.
2. Set up a configuration channel.
d. Adjust the FBL to make this setup print match the
setup aim from Edge 7/ROYAL VII Paper.
a. Select an unused configuration, paper, and film
channel for use with Edge 8/ROYAL VIII Paper.
Note: The final setup print will appear cyan; this is
correct for Edge 8/ROYAL VIII Paper.
b. Copy the current Edge 7/ROYAL VII Paper
configuration channel into the configuration
channel you have selected for Edge 8/ROYAL VIII
Paper.
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To track other paper widths with the 4-inch reference
paper:
Select the paper channel to be adjusted (SET/PRINTER/
PAPER/DIRECT), scroll down to “same brand as reference
paper,” and enter YES.
Compensation Procedure for GRETAG
Masterlab
Follow this procedure to set up your printer when converting
to KODAK EKTACOLOR Edge 8 or ROYAL VIII Paper
from KODAK EKTACOLOR Edge 7 or ROYAL VII Paper.
If you are not converting all paper widths to
Before Converting to the New Paper
Make reference prints from the last roll of EKTACOLOR
Edge 7/ROYAL VII Paper.
EKTACOLOR Edge 8/ROYAL VIII Paper at one time:
1. Select the paper channel that will continue to use
Edge 7/ROYAL VII Paper.
2. To turn off “same brand as reference paper,” press SET/
PRINTER/PAPER/DIRECT, scroll down to screen 11,
and enter NO.
To confirm that the current setup is correct:
1. Check the daily setup: CHECK/PRINTER/EXPOSE.
Repeat the test until it passes.
3. Set the paper balance to zero for all colors: SET/
PRINTER/PAPER/DIRECT, screen 3. Enter YES to
save the data.
2. Check the 4-inch paper slope: CHECK/PAPER/
EXPOSE. Repeat the test until it passes.
To make reference prints on 4-inch
EKTACOLOR Edge 7/ROYAL VII Paper
1. Print a test negative strip on Edge 7/ROYAL VII Paper.
4. Set the format balance to zero for all colors: SET/
PRINTER/FORMAT/DIRECT, screen 2. Enter YES to
save the data.
Do not read the prints with the densitometer. Use them
as a visual reference only.
5. Run a paper balance test: CHECK/PAPER/EXPOSE.
Repeat the test until it passes.
2. Save all your current data to a memory card for security:
COMM/SYSTEM/SAVE/START.
Note: These test patches will be appear pink, not
neutral. This is correct.
3. If you have customized your production, note the deltas
for all negatives, unders, and overs, in case you need to
use the same customization again: SET/PRINTER/
MASTER/DELTAS.
Enter the manual correction values below: SET/
PRINTER/MASTER/DELTAS.
Y
M
0
C
D
-0.5
+1.8
-2.0
Converting to the New Paper
To make new reference prints:
1. Load 4-inch Edge 8/ROYAL VIII Paper.
Make test prints from customer negatives. If you need to
customize production, start by entering the delta values you
noted previously for Edge 7/ROYAL VII Paper production.
Then adjust these values (SET/PRINTER/MASTER/
SETMAN) based on visual assessment.
2. Change the aim: SET/MENU/PRINTER/MASTER/
DIRECT. In the second screen, change the aim values to
these new values:
Y
M
C
Compensation Procedure for GRETAG
Masterflex
0.80
0.80
0.70
Follow this procedure to set up your printer when converting
to KODAK EKTACOLOR Edge 8 or ROYAL VIII Paper
from KODAK EKTACOLOR Edge 7 or ROYAL VII Paper.
Press ENTER.
3. Print the test negative strip on the new paper: SET/
PRINTER/MASTER/TEST. Line up negative No. 3,
and press START.
Before Converting to the New Paper
Make reference prints from the last roll of EKTACOLOR
Edge 7/ROYAL VII Paper.
4. Read all the prints, pressing the down arrow (∇)
between readings.
Note: Read the small grey patch, second from the right,
not the large central patch. Press SET/PRINTER/
MASTER/SETDEN. For “new ref film,” enter YES.
For “save data,” enter YES.
To confirm that the current setup is correct:
Check the daily setup: TEST/PRINTER/EXPOSE.
MEASUREÐ, UPDATE/Ð. Repeat the test until it passes.
Note: In subsequent printing of the test negative strip,
when “new ref film” appears, press NO.
To make reference prints on 4-inch EKTACOLOR
Edge 7/ROYAL VII Paper:
5. Set all deltas to zero: SET/PRINTER/MASTER/
DELTAS.
1. Print a few customer prints on Edge 7/ROYAL VII
Paper. Use these prints as a visual reference only.
Make some test prints from customer negatives. If you
need to customize production, start by entering the delta
values you noted previously for Edge 7/ROYAL VII Paper
production. Then adjust those values (SET/PRINTER/
MASTER/SETMAN) based on visual assessment.
2. Save all your current data to a memory card for security:
OPERATE/ WRITE BACKUP TO CARD/Ð.
3. If you have customized your production, note the deltas
for all negatives, unders, and overs, in case you need to
use the same customization again: SETUP/PRINTER/
MASTER/EDIT; scroll down to the third screen.
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Printer Conversion to KODAK EKTACOLOR Edge 8 and
EKTACOLOR ROYAL VIII Papers
Converting to the New Paper
To make new reference prints:
1. Load 4-inch Edge 8/ROYAL VIII Paper.
3. Enter the manual delta correction values below: SETUP/
PRINTER/PAPER/EDIT. Highlight the paper size to be
edited.
2. Change the aim: SETUP/PRINTER/MASTER/EDIT.
In the second screen, change the aim values to these new
values:
Y
M
C
-0.02
-0.06
+0.02
Y
M
C
Note: When entering deltas, note that 1.0 is equivalent to
10 color buttons, i.e., 0.1 = 1 color button.
1.0
1.0
0.9
Make test prints from customer negatives. If you need to
customize production, adjust the delta values (SETUP/
PRINTER/PAPER/EDIT) based on visual assessment.
3. Change deltas to zero, as above: SETUP/PRINTER/
MASTER/EDIT. In the third screen, change all delta
values to zero.
4. Press TEST/PRINTER/EXPOSE. MEASURE/Ð,
UPDATE/Ð. Repeat the test until it passes.
MORE INFORMATION
Kodak has many publications to assist you with information
on Kodak products, equipment, and materials.
Additional information is available on the Kodak website
and through the U.S.A./Canada faxback system.
The following publications are available from dealers who
sell Kodak products, or you can contact Kodak in your country
for more information.
5. Print the full “test film set” of negatives on the new
paper: SETUP/PRINTER/PAPER/FULL PAPER
TEST/EXPOSE. Make sure the paper channel with “**”
is highlighted; this designates the master channel.
6. Read all the prints in the same order in which they were
exposed: MEASURE.
7. If the test is “Not OK,” repeat Steps 5 and 6.
Make some test prints from customer negatives. If you
need to customize production, start by entering the delta
values you noted previously for Edge 7/ROYAL VII Paper
production. Then adjust those values (SETUP/PRINTER/
MASTER/EDIT, screen 3) based on visual assessment.
For the latest version of technical support publications for
KODAK Products, visit Kodak on-line at:
Many technical support publications for KODAK
Products can be sent to your fax machine
To track other paper widths with the 4-inch reference
paper:
1. Select the paper channel that will convert to Edge 8/
from the Kodak Information Center. Call:
U.S. 1-800-242-2424, Ext. 33 / Canada 1-800-295-5531
—Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week—
ROYAL VIII Paper.
If you have questions about KODAK Products, call Kodak.
In the U.S.A.:
2. To track with the “reference paper,” press SETUP/
PRINTER/PAPER/EDIT; scroll down to screen 2.
“Reference Paper” should show “4" Gloss.” If it does
not, press the “Reference Paper” button and select
“4" paper.” Confirm with Ð.
1-800-242-2424, Monday–Friday
9 a.m.–7 p.m. (Eastern time)
In Canada:
1-800-465-6325, Monday–Friday
8 a.m.–5 p.m. (Eastern time)
If you are not converting all paper widths to
EKTACOLOR Edge 8/ROYAL VIII Paper at one time:
1. Load the paper size that will continue to use Edge 7/
ROYAL VII Paper.
2. Run a paper balance test: TEST/ PAPER/ EMULSION/
EXPOSE. Repeat this test until it passes.
Note: These test patches will appear pink, not neutral.
This is correct.
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