Crono GettingStarted v5.1
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Introduction
You have successfully downloaded Crono.
Cronos is a software for the pre-print color management of all digital decoration processes.
The new Cronos, fully designed by the SACMI R&D team, allows automatic conversion of graphics files
within the colorimetric spectrum of any digital printer.
Cronos displays the graphics in a way that matches the actual print and lets users make accurate
comparisons with other print jobs (e.g. previous production runs, printing on other lines).
The new software interface ensures ease of use and a simple operational sequence.
The software is distributed with modular licenses and can be purchased together with a hardware package
that includes: a PC sized according to requirements, a high-resolution IPS monitor and a spectrophotometer
with automatic reading arm.
Cronos lets users manage graphics calibration and customization in a simple, user-friendly guided manner,
ensuring fast, stable, efficient printing of uniquely stylish ceramic products.
Recommended Specifications*
OS: Windows 10
System Memory: 16 GB RAM
Storage:
o Software installation path: 200 MB on SSD
o User database path: > 10 GB on HDD/SSD
Video Resolution: 1920x1080
X-Rite spectrophotometers, series i1
Minimum Requirements*
OS: Windows 7, 8, 10
System Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage:
o Software installation path: 200 MB on HDD/SSD
o User database path: 100 MB on HDD/SSD
Video Resolution: 1600x900
Compatibility with required .NET Framework (automatically checked in installation)
*for Trial edition
N.B. Crono allows automatic reading with X-Rite spectrophotometers or Colour Scout table.
Please, contact the sales office to interface other devices.
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Getting started
Installation
Once you have downloaded the installer file, just open the ‘.zip’ file and double click on the ‘.exe’ file inside.
Click Next and go through all the steps of the installer to get Crono installed in your PC.
During the installation, Crono checks your system requirements and additional software can be installed
(.Net framework and C++ Redistributable)
First launch notes:
Tutorial
To watch the online Quick Start Guide:
1. open Crono
2. click on the Crono logo on top right corner
3. click on ‘Quick Start Guide’ link
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Directories
At first launch, Crono automatically creates three directories in default paths
- Working directory: folder which contains the Crono database (default ‘C:\Crono5WD’)
- Local output: default directory for local printing output (default ‘C:\CronoOutput’)
- Hot folders: directory to collect the ‘hot folders’ created with Crono (default ‘C:\ CronoHotFolders’)
You can always modify these paths from the Settings menu. Change of the Working directory will require a
restart of the application.
Default data
If the working directory does not exists or it is empty, Crono automatically creates default data for each
collection (Printer, Master, Product, etc.). Do use these items to get familiar with the interface and the
Crono flow. Delete them from ‘Del’ button whenever you want.
Spectrophotometers
Crono automatically interfaces with X-Rite i1 series. To avoid communication issues, please close any other
program dedicated to spectrophotometers piloting before launching Crono.
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Licensing
A free trial evaluation of Crono is available.
In order to activate the free Trial license follow these steps:
1) Launch Crono app
2) Click on “Request Free Trial License” button
(if the dialog is not open, click on the ‘Upgrade’ button below)
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3) If the connection is OK, you receive the following message and just relaunch Crono app:
you are READY TO PRINT!
Troubleshooting
a) If you have problem with the connection, you receive the following error message:
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b) If you have no internet connection you can contact support to receive Trial license and import it
manually in Crono (go to step f) OR
c) This can be caused by a proxy. If you have a proxy just click on Advanced, fill data with your proxy
settings and click “Test server” to try connection.
d) If everything is OK, you will receive the following message “I’m License Manager Web Service”.
e) Now you can go back to step 2
f) If you still have problems on activating license, please ask to [email protected]
CONTACTS
Click on the CRONO logo in the main page to always access to contact and information.
Sales Office: [email protected]
Customer Service: [email protected]
Website: https://sacmi.com/Ceramics/Tiles/Decoration/Colour-management-system/CRONO-
Colour-management-software
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