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AutoScan and automatic routing in Maxwell are powerful features which make it easy for busy press room operators to scan verification targets and have them automatically routed to the correct Maxwell tracks. With automatic routing setup in the system, and the ColorShuttle software in AutoScan mode, all a user has to do is feed a target into the iSis sheet reader. The software handles the measurement and the uploading of the data into the appropriate Maxwell track.

AutoScan

AutoScan is the automated scanning of color targets into Maxwell. When ColorShuttle is put into AutoScan mode, the X-Rite iSis instrument is initialized and put into "standby mode" where the scanning head is moved into the detection position and flashes its light periodically, awaiting target insertion. It will return to this state after measuring and grading a target, allowing for virtually hands-free operation until cancelled by the user.

When a target is inserted into the iSis, its barcode is read and decoded in a pre scan phase. At that time ColorShuttle determine's the target's Target ID and obtains from Maxwell:

• the target reference file, containing the patch device values and names
• the target scanning instructions for the color instrument

If the bar code contains appropriate information for automatically routing the target, AutoRouting follows.

AutoRouting

AutoRouting is the automatic determination of where in Maxwell's device & track hierarchy a target's measurements should be delivered. If required, it also includes the automatic bonding and setup of a track in ColorShuttle, making it appear in the left menu. By determining where measurements belong, ColorShuttle also can gather the relevant data for grading and reporting on the measurements.

Several different parameters can be encoded into a target's bar code:

• The printing date, if encoded, will be used as Maxwell's primary date for the measurements, regardless of when the target itself is measured.
• A Routing Code is also included in the bar code and is used to match against an identical Routing Code string in a Maxwell Track.

When a routing code is found in the bar code, ColorShuttle will search the Maxwell tracks (it has the permission to access) for a matching routing code. When it successfully finds a matching track, ColorShuttle downloads the following information:

• the track's reference set, including the color aim, metrics & tolerances
• the track's reporting label (or full page report if desired) and graphics
• any other data required

ColorShuttle caches the information so measuring is not interrupted if it is unable to communicate with Maxwell. Measurements are also cached and will be uploaded to Maxwell when communication is restored.

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