Gretag D190 Series

Special Instructions

For ColorMetrix to be able to communicate with a Gretag D19X series instrument, the instrument must first be configured with the following settings:

  1. 1. The instrument must be calibrated to absolute white.
    • Settings -> Measurement Parameters -> White base -> absolute
    • (After this setting has been made, follow the instructions that came with the instrument to perform an absolute white calibration)
  2. 2. Data Interface setting:
    • Settings -> Data interface -> Baud rate: 9600
    • Settings -> Data interface -> Handshake: No
  3. 3. Printer settings:
    • Settings -> Printer -> Printer / PC -> PC
    • Settings -> Printer -> Print protocol -> D190
    • Settings -> Printer -> Header -> Print reference -> off
  4. 4. Available functions settings:
    • Settings -> Device settings -> Available functions -> User defined -> Density: Checked
    • Settings -> Device settings -> Available functions -> User defined -> *All densities: Checked
    • * For D19C users, if “All Densities” isn’t listed in step 5 above, they must purchase Gretag Part #36.51.81.