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<p>SECOND....  Once the reference data is in place, you can proceed with the rest of the setup where you open up the ColorShuttle program on your computer and link it to your Maxwell track.  This will allow you to start taking your measurements.</p>
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<p>SECOND....  Once the reference data is in place, you can proceed with the rest of the setup where you open up the Maxwell Client program on your computer and link it to your Maxwell track.  This will allow you to start taking your measurements.</p>
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<p><u>Here is a basic overview of the process:</u><br />
<p><u>Here is a basic overview of the process:</u><br />
- Create a Maxwell account.<br />
- Create a Maxwell account.<br />
- Create  a Device and Track in the online Maxwell account,<br />
- Create  a Device and Track in the online Maxwell account,<br />
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- Download and install the ColorShuttle program,<br />
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- Download and install the Maxwell Client program,<br />
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- Setup a hotfolder and target info in ColorShuttle,<br />
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- Setup a hotfolder and target info in Maxwell Client,<br />
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- &quot;Bond&quot; ColorShuttle to your Maxwell account,<br />
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- &quot;Bond&quot; Maxwell Client to your Maxwell account,<br />
- Measure your COLORef target.</p>
- Measure your COLORef target.</p>
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</div> <p>ColorShuttle is the client application that automatically uploads measurements to your Maxwell track.</p>
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</div> <p>Maxwell Client is the client application that automatically uploads measurements to your Maxwell track.</p>
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<p>Click on one of these links to download and install the latest version of ColorShuttle:</p>
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<p>Click on one of these links to download and install the latest version of Maxwell Client:</p>
<p>Windows:<br />
<p>Windows:<br />
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<font color="#000000">  &lt;</font><font color="#1C39E0"><u>http://www2.chromix.com/colorshuttle/download/beta/<a href="http://www2.chromix.com/colorshuttle/download/beta/latestWinBeta.cxsa">latestWinBeta</a>.cxsa</u></font><font color="#000000">&gt;</font></p>
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<font color="#000000">  &lt;</font><font color="#1C39E0"><u>http://www2.chromix.com/Maxwell Client/download/beta/<a href="http://www2.chromix.com/Maxwell Client/download/beta/latestWinBeta.cxsa">latestWinBeta</a>.cxsa</u></font><font color="#000000">&gt;</font></p>
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<font color="#000000">&nbsp;&nbsp; &lt;</font><font color="#1C39E0"><u>http://www2.chromix.com/colorshuttle/download/beta/latestMacBeta.cxsa</u></font><font color="#000000">&gt;</font></p>
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<font color="#000000">&nbsp;&nbsp; &lt;</font><font color="#1C39E0"><u>http://www2.chromix.com/Maxwell Client/download/beta/latestMacBeta.cxsa</u></font><font color="#000000">&gt;</font></p>
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<p><font color="#000000">Alternatively, you can also get to the ColorShuttle download page through our website:    </font><a href="https://www2.chromix.com/colorshuttle/download/">https://www2.chromix.com/colorshuttle/download/</a></p>
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<p><font color="#000000">Alternatively, you can also get to the Maxwell Client download page through our website:    </font><a href="https://www2.chromix.com/Maxwell Client/download/">https://www2.chromix.com/Maxwell Client/download/</a></p>
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</div> <p>Download and install the ColorShuttle program.<br />
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Open up ColorShuttle on your computer.</p>
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Open up Maxwell Client on your computer.</p>
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</div> <p>If you have other X-Rite programs installed on your computer, you may get this dialog box.  Click yes to allow ColorShuttle to use the i1Pro driver.  This ownership can be accessed later using the X-Rite Device Services in the System Preferences (Mac) or the &quot;i1iSisDeviceService.exe&quot; program (Win).</p>
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</div> <p>If you have other X-Rite programs installed on your computer, you may get this dialog box.  Click yes to allow Maxwell Client to use the i1Pro driver.  This ownership can be accessed later using the X-Rite Device Services in the System Preferences (Mac) or the &quot;i1iSisDeviceService.exe&quot; program (Win).</p>
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</div> <p>Click on the Maxwell icon in the upper left corner of ColorShuttle.  Click on the &quot;Enter Account Details&quot; button to enter your Maxwell username and password.</p>
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</div> <p>Click on the Maxwell icon in the upper left corner of Maxwell Client.  Click on the &quot;Enter Account Details&quot; button to enter your Maxwell username and password.</p>
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</div> <p>Click on the &quot;ColorShuttle&quot; icon in the upper left corner of ColorShuttle to enter the ColorShuttle details pane.  Click &quot;Open Target Folder&quot;.</p>
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</div> <p>Click on the &quot;Maxwell Client&quot; icon in the upper left corner of Maxwell Client to enter the Maxwell Client details pane.  Click &quot;Open Target Folder&quot;.</p>
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</div> <p>If the &quot;Calculate Pass/Fail&quot; checkbox has been checked, ColorShuttle will calculate whether the measurements pass the conditions set in the [[Maxwell_Glossary#Metrics|Metrics]] in Maxwell.  If label printing has been setup, a label will be generated which summarizes the pass / fail condition.<br />
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</div> <p>If the &quot;Calculate Pass/Fail&quot; checkbox has been checked, Maxwell Client will calculate whether the measurements pass the conditions set in the [[Maxwell_Glossary#Metrics|Metrics]] in Maxwell.  If label printing has been setup, a label will be generated which summarizes the pass / fail condition.<br />
For more information on Pass / Fail and label printing, see the ColorWiki:<br />
For more information on Pass / Fail and label printing, see the ColorWiki:<br />
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[]  Any time you wish to verify your instrument, open up ColorShuttle, click on the Hotfolder, and click the Measure button.<br />
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[]  Any time you wish to verify your instrument, open up Maxwell Client, click on the Hotfolder, and click the Measure button.<br />
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[]  Measure the target as before. The result will be displayed in ColorShuttle, and the measurement file will be uploaded into Maxwell.<br />
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[]  Measure the target as before. The result will be displayed in Maxwell Client, and the measurement file will be uploaded into Maxwell.<br />
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[]  ColorShuttle also has convenient links to instantly see the trend report, or view the track information in Maxwell.</p>
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[]  Maxwell Client also has convenient links to instantly see the trend report, or view the track information in Maxwell.</p>
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More information about other features of Maxwell and ColorShuttle can be found in the ColorWiki:
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More information about other features of Maxwell and Maxwell Client can be found in the ColorWiki:
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<p><u><strong>Instructions for MeasureWatch</strong></u></p>
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<p>These instructions describe everything you need to know about setting up MeasureWatch to test the accuracy of your measurement instrument and verify its performance over time. These instructions speak specifically about using the COLORef reference target, measured with an i1Pro device.  Other instruments will be similar.  Following these instructions, you can set up this process very easily. </p>
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<p><u>Note that setup involves two distinct steps:</u></p>
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<p>FIRST....  You need to<strong> create an account in Maxwell</strong> (our online [[Maxwell_Glossary#Color_Repository|color repository]])<strong>, create a device &amp; track, </strong>and <strong>email that to us</strong>, so we can place the COLORef factory reference file into your Maxwell account.  We will email you when your reference data is in place.</p>
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<p>SECOND....  Once the reference data is in place, you can proceed with the rest of the setup where you open up the Maxwell Client program on your computer and link it to your Maxwell track.  This will allow you to start taking your measurements.</p>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>
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<p><u>Here is a basic overview of the process:</u><br />
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- Create a Maxwell account.<br />
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- Create  a Device and Track in the online Maxwell account,<br />
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- Download and install the Maxwell Client program,<br />
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- Setup a hotfolder and target info in Maxwell Client,<br />
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- &quot;Bond&quot; Maxwell Client to your Maxwell account,<br />
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- Measure your COLORef target.</p>
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</div> <p>Go to http://mxwell.com
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Click the &quot;Sign Up&quot; button.<br />
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Enter the account information:  Username desired, email address, password, your actual name.</p>
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<p>We will load your COLORef reference data into your account within the next business day and send you an email in reply letting you know that it is ready.</p>
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<p>(In the meantime, see the next section about installing the Maxwell Client program.)</p>
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</div> <p>Maxwell Client is the client application that automatically uploads measurements to your Maxwell track.</p>
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<p>Click on one of these links to download and install the latest version of Maxwell Client:</p>
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<p>Windows:<br />
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<font color="#000000">  &lt;</font><font color="#1C39E0"><u>http://www2.chromix.com/Maxwell Client/download/beta/<a href="http://www2.chromix.com/Maxwell Client/download/beta/latestWinBeta.cxsa">latestWinBeta</a>.cxsa</u></font><font color="#000000">&gt;</font></p>
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<p><font color="#000000">Alternatively, you can also get to the Maxwell Client download page through our website:    </font><a href="https://www2.chromix.com/Maxwell Client/download/">https://www2.chromix.com/Maxwell Client/download/</a></p>
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Open up Maxwell Client on your computer.</p>
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</div> <p>If you have other X-Rite programs installed on your computer, you may get this dialog box.  Click yes to allow Maxwell Client to use the i1Pro driver.  This ownership can be accessed later using the X-Rite Device Services in the System Preferences (Mac) or the &quot;i1iSisDeviceService.exe&quot; program (Win).</p>
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</div> <p>Click on the &quot;Maxwell Client&quot; icon in the upper left corner of Maxwell Client to enter the Maxwell Client details pane.  Click &quot;Open Target Folder&quot;.</p>
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To make it easier, you can preset your preferred measurement instrument (i1Pro) and default target in this field as well.  Since you just installed the CRM_i1Pro_ref file, it will show up in the default target list.</p>
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</div> <p>If the &quot;Calculate Pass/Fail&quot; checkbox has been checked, Maxwell Client will calculate whether the measurements pass the conditions set in the [[Maxwell_Glossary#Metrics|Metrics]] in Maxwell.  If label printing has been setup, a label will be generated which summarizes the pass / fail condition.<br />
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[]  Any time you wish to verify your instrument, open up Maxwell Client, click on the Hotfolder, and click the Measure button.<br />
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[]  Measure the target as before. The result will be displayed in Maxwell Client, and the measurement file will be uploaded into Maxwell.<br />
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[]  Maxwell Client also has convenient links to instantly see the trend report, or view the track information in Maxwell.</p>
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By default, COLORef reference files are installed using rather wide tolerances.  If you wish to adjust these tolerances or add / remove metrics see the Metrics page in the ColorWiki:<br>
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http://www.colorwiki.com/wiki/Maxwell_Metrics
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More information about other features of Maxwell and Maxwell Client can be found in the ColorWiki:
http://www.colorwiki.com/wiki/Category:Maxwell
http://www.colorwiki.com/wiki/Category:Maxwell

Revision as of 00:54, 26 January 2017




Instructions for MeasureWatch


These instructions describe everything you need to know about setting up MeasureWatch to test the accuracy of your measurement instrument and verify its performance over time. These instructions speak specifically about using the COLORef reference target, measured with an i1Pro device. Other instruments will be similar. Following these instructions, you can set up this process very easily.


Note that setup involves two distinct steps:


FIRST.... You need to create an account in Maxwell (our online color repository), create a device & track, and email that to us, so we can place the COLORef factory reference file into your Maxwell account. We will email you when your reference data is in place.


SECOND.... Once the reference data is in place, you can proceed with the rest of the setup where you open up the Maxwell Client program on your computer and link it to your Maxwell track. This will allow you to start taking your measurements.

 

Here is a basic overview of the process:
- Create a Maxwell account.
- Create a Device and Track in the online Maxwell account,
- Download and install the Maxwell Client program,
- Setup a hotfolder and target info in Maxwell Client,
- "Bond" Maxwell Client to your Maxwell account,
- Measure your COLORef target.

Create a Maxwell Account

Go to http://mxwell.com

Click the "Sign Up" button.

Enter the account information: Username desired, email address, password, your actual name.

Log into Maxwell Website


If you already have a Maxwell account, just log into your account.

Click on Devices

Click on "Devices" in the left column, and click the "+" to create a new device.

Create a new device

Fill out the new device fields, including device name (for example: i1Pro).
Click the "Done" button at the bottom when finished.

Create a new track

Click the "Tracks" link and click the "+" button to create a new track.

Name the track

Give the track a name of your choosing, for example: "i1Pro consistency" and choose the i1Pro as the Tracked Device.


Click the "Done" button at the bottom.

Email your account and track information to CHROMiX

At this point, you need to contact CHROMiX with your username, track name and COLORef serial number. We will place the appropriate COLORef reference data in your track, and you will be able to find it in your Maxwell track under "Reference Set".


Send your email to support@chromix.com" <p>Please include:
- Your Username
- Your Track name
- Your COLORef serial number.


We will load your COLORef reference data into your account within the next business day and send you an email in reply letting you know that it is ready.

 

 

 

 

(In the meantime, see the next section about installing the Maxwell Client program.)

 

 

 

 

Download Maxwell Client

Maxwell Client is the client application that automatically uploads measurements to your Maxwell track.

Click on one of these links to download and install the latest version of Maxwell Client:


Windows:
<http://www2.chromix.com/Maxwell Client/download/beta/<a href="http://www2.chromix.com/Maxwell Client/download/beta/latestWinBeta.cxsa">latestWinBeta</a>.cxsa>


Mac:
   <http://www2.chromix.com/Maxwell Client/download/beta/latestMacBeta.cxsa>


Alternatively, you can also get to the Maxwell Client download page through our website: <a href="https://www2.chromix.com/Maxwell Client/download/">https://www2.chromix.com/Maxwell Client/download/</a>

Maxwell Client main screen


Download and install the Maxwell Client program.
Open up Maxwell Client on your computer.

X-Rite Device Services dialog


If you have other X-Rite programs installed on your computer, you may get this dialog box. Click yes to allow Maxwell Client to use the i1Pro driver. This ownership can be accessed later using the X-Rite Device Services in the System Preferences (Mac) or the "i1iSisDeviceService.exe" program (Win).

Login using Maxwell account information


Click on the Maxwell icon in the upper left corner of Maxwell Client. Click on the "Enter Account Details" button to enter your Maxwell username and password.

Username and password

Maxwell Client settings detail

Click on the "Maxwell Client" icon in the upper left corner of Maxwell Client to enter the Maxwell Client details pane. Click "Open Target Folder".

Put the targets in place


Click the "Measure" button.
To make it easier, you can preset your preferred measurement instrument (i1Pro) and default target in this field as well. Since you just installed the CRM_i1Pro_ref file, it will show up in the default target list.

Follow the prompts for calibrating, measuring, etc.

Measuring the COLORef target

To measure the COLORef target using an i1Pro:

- Line up the measuring ruler to run through the middle of all the patches,
- Place the i1 in the ruler in the white space between the black bar and the first cyan patch,
- Click and hold the measurement button and slide the i1 in the ruler across all the patches, ending in the white space after the last white patch. Release the button.
With a little practice this method works very well.

If you still have trouble getting this to work, tape a piece of white paper over the black bar so that the i1 can read white in that space, and try again.

Measurement - done

Once the target is measured successfully, click the Save button (or you can simply click the i1Pro measurement button again to initiate save.)

Uploading

The measurement will be automatically uploaded to Maxwell. A list of measurements will populate the Hot Folder History window.

Pass/Fail

If the "Calculate Pass/Fail" checkbox has been checked, Maxwell Client will calculate whether the measurements pass the conditions set in the Metrics in Maxwell. If label printing has been setup, a label will be generated which summarizes the pass / fail condition.

For more information on Pass / Fail and label printing, see the ColorWiki:

http://www.colorwiki.com/wiki/Maxwell_PassFail

More details can be found on the Maxwell website

[] Any time you wish to verify your instrument, open up Maxwell Client, click on the Hotfolder, and click the Measure button.
[] Measure the target as before. The result will be displayed in Maxwell Client, and the measurement file will be uploaded into Maxwell.
[] Maxwell Client also has convenient links to instantly see the trend report, or view the track information in Maxwell.</p>


By default, COLORef reference files are installed using rather wide tolerances. If you wish to adjust these tolerances or add / remove metrics see the Metrics page in the ColorWiki:
http://www.colorwiki.com/wiki/Maxwell_Metrics


Talk to your Maxwell sales representative about other features of Maxwell such as automatic email notification when a device falls out of tolerance, and much more.


More information about other features of Maxwell and Maxwell Client can be found in the ColorWiki: http://www.colorwiki.com/wiki/Category:Maxwell



<p>Instructions for MeasureWatch</p>


<p>These instructions describe everything you need to know about setting up MeasureWatch to test the accuracy of your measurement instrument and verify its performance over time. These instructions speak specifically about using the COLORef reference target, measured with an i1Pro device. Other instruments will be similar. Following these instructions, you can set up this process very easily. </p>


<p>Note that setup involves two distinct steps:</p>


<p>FIRST.... You need to create an account in Maxwell (our online color repository), create a device & track, and email that to us, so we can place the COLORef factory reference file into your Maxwell account. We will email you when your reference data is in place.</p>


<p>SECOND.... Once the reference data is in place, you can proceed with the rest of the setup where you open up the Maxwell Client program on your computer and link it to your Maxwell track. This will allow you to start taking your measurements.</p> <p> </p> <p>Here is a basic overview of the process:
- Create a Maxwell account.
- Create a Device and Track in the online Maxwell account,
- Download and install the Maxwell Client program,
- Setup a hotfolder and target info in Maxwell Client,
- "Bond" Maxwell Client to your Maxwell account,

- Measure your COLORef target.</p>

Create a Maxwell Account

<p>Go to http://mxwell.com

Click the "Sign Up" button.
Enter the account information: Username desired, email address, password, your actual name.</p>

Log into Maxwell Website


<p>If you already have a Maxwell account, just log into your account.</p>

Click on Devices

<p>Click on "Devices" in the left column, and click the "+" to create a new device.</p>

Create a new device

<p>Fill out the new device fields, including device name (for example: i1Pro).

Click the "Done" button at the bottom when finished.</p>

Create a new track

<p>Click the "Tracks" link and click the "+" button to create a new track.</p>

Name the track

<p>Give the track a name of your choosing, for example: "i1Pro consistency" and choose the i1Pro as the Tracked Device. </p>


<p>Click the "Done" button at the bottom.</p>

Email your account and track information to CHROMiX

<p>At this point, you need to contact CHROMiX with your username, track name and COLORef serial number. We will place the appropriate COLORef reference data in your track, and you will be able to find it in your Maxwell track under "Reference Set". </p>


<p>Send your email to support@chromix.com"


<p>Please include:
- Your Username

- Your Track name
- Your COLORef serial number.</p>


<p>We will load your COLORef reference data into your account within the next business day and send you an email in reply letting you know that it is ready.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>(In the meantime, see the next section about installing the Maxwell Client program.)</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>

<p> </p>

Download Maxwell Client

<p>Maxwell Client is the client application that automatically uploads measurements to your Maxwell track.</p>

<p>Click on one of these links to download and install the latest version of Maxwell Client:</p>


<p>Windows:
<http://www2.chromix.com/Maxwell Client/download/beta/<a href="http://www2.chromix.com/Maxwell Client/download/beta/latestWinBeta.cxsa">latestWinBeta</a>.cxsa></p>


<p>Mac:
   <http://www2.chromix.com/Maxwell Client/download/beta/latestMacBeta.cxsa></p>


<p>Alternatively, you can also get to the Maxwell Client download page through our website: <a href="https://www2.chromix.com/Maxwell Client/download/">https://www2.chromix.com/Maxwell Client/download/</a></p>

Maxwell Client main screen


<p>Download and install the Maxwell Client program.

Open up Maxwell Client on your computer.</p>

X-Rite Device Services dialog


<p>If you have other X-Rite programs installed on your computer, you may get this dialog box. Click yes to allow Maxwell Client to use the i1Pro driver. This ownership can be accessed later using the X-Rite Device Services in the System Preferences (Mac) or the "i1iSisDeviceService.exe" program (Win).</p>

Login using Maxwell account information


<p>Click on the Maxwell icon in the upper left corner of Maxwell Client. Click on the "Enter Account Details" button to enter your Maxwell username and password.</p>

Username and password

Maxwell Client settings detail

<p>Click on the "Maxwell Client" icon in the upper left corner of Maxwell Client to enter the Maxwell Client details pane. Click "Open Target Folder".</p>

Put the targets in place


<p>Click the "Measure" button.

To make it easier, you can preset your preferred measurement instrument (i1Pro) and default target in this field as well. Since you just installed the CRM_i1Pro_ref file, it will show up in the default target list.</p>

<p>Follow the prompts for calibrating, measuring, etc.</p>

Measuring the COLORef target

<p>To measure the COLORef target using an i1Pro:

- Line up the measuring ruler to run through the middle of all the patches,
- Place the i1 in the ruler in the white space between the black bar and the first cyan patch,
- Click and hold the measurement button and slide the i1 in the ruler across all the patches, ending in the white space after the last white patch. Release the button.
With a little practice this method works very well.

If you still have trouble getting this to work, tape a piece of white paper over the black bar so that the i1 can read white in that space, and try again.</p>

Measurement - done

<p>Once the target is measured successfully, click the Save button (or you can simply click the i1Pro measurement button again to initiate save.)</p>

Uploading

<p>The measurement will be automatically uploaded to Maxwell. A list of measurements will populate the Hot Folder History window.</p>

Pass/Fail

<p>If the "Calculate Pass/Fail" checkbox has been checked, Maxwell Client will calculate whether the measurements pass the conditions set in the Metrics in Maxwell. If label printing has been setup, a label will be generated which summarizes the pass / fail condition.

For more information on Pass / Fail and label printing, see the ColorWiki:

http://www.colorwiki.com/wiki/Maxwell_PassFail

More details can be found on the Maxwell website

[] Any time you wish to verify your instrument, open up Maxwell Client, click on the Hotfolder, and click the Measure button.
[] Measure the target as before. The result will be displayed in Maxwell Client, and the measurement file will be uploaded into Maxwell.
[] Maxwell Client also has convenient links to instantly see the trend report, or view the track information in Maxwell.</p>


By default, COLORef reference files are installed using rather wide tolerances. If you wish to adjust these tolerances or add / remove metrics see the Metrics page in the ColorWiki:
http://www.colorwiki.com/wiki/Maxwell_Metrics


Talk to your Maxwell sales representative about other features of Maxwell such as automatic email notification when a device falls out of tolerance, and much more.


More information about other features of Maxwell and Maxwell Client can be found in the ColorWiki:

http://www.colorwiki.com/wiki/Category:Maxwell

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