Barbieri in Ergosoft RIP – Drivers, Connectivity and FAQ
Applies to: Ergosoft RIP 17 and later · Barbieri spectrophotometers (Spectro LFP, Spectro LFP qb, Spectro LFP qb Tex, Spectro Swing, Spectro Swing qb, SpectroPad)
Last updated: Ergosoft RIP 17.8.2.0650 · 9 Nov 2026
Overview
Barbieri spectrophotometers measure the charts for Density Linearization and color profiles in Ergosoft RIP. Ergosoft RIP communicates with the devices through the Barbieri Gateway software. The Barbieri Gateway and the device drivers are installed with a separate Barbieri Updater from the User Portal, not with the main RIP installer.
| Component | What it is | Installation |
|---|---|---|
| Barbieri Updater | Ergosoft extension with the Barbieri Gateway and all supported Barbieri device drivers | User Portal, Extension > Barbieri |
| Barbieri Gateway | Barbieri software that controls the device and transfers the measurement data to JobComposer | Included in the Barbieri Updater |
| Camera Sensing Unit (qb models) | Camera for automatic chart recognition and barcode reading | Supported by the Barbieri Updater; uses dedicated chart geometries |
Latest Driver Updates
| Build | Model / driver | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 17.8.2.0650 | Spectro Swing (qb) and Spectro LFP (qb) | Device settings are stored separately; no more conflicts when both devices are used on the same RIP station |
| 17.7.2.0465 | Spectro Swing qb 6mm | New measuring device |
| 17.7.2.0465 | Barbieri Spectro series | SDK update |
Older changes: see the public changelog (search "Barbieri").
Measuring Devices
Installation and Drivers
My Barbieri device is not in the device list. What do I do?
The Barbieri drivers are not part of the main RIP installer. Close the RIP, install the Barbieri Updater from the User Portal, then restart the RIP. See Barbieri Spectrophotometer, Epson printer not available in the driver list. Applies to: all versions.
Which Barbieri Updater do I need?
Use the latest Barbieri Updater for your RIP version from the User Portal (Extension > Barbieri). The Updater contains the Barbieri Gateway and the support for all Barbieri spectrophotometers. For Ergosoft RIP 17.6 and later, the Updater includes Barbieri Gateway 4.7.75 or later. Applies to: Ergosoft RIP 17.6.2.0282 and later.
Do I need to install the Barbieri Gateway separately?
No. The Barbieri Updater installs the Barbieri Gateway. After the installation, all supported Barbieri spectrophotometers are available in JobComposer. Applies to: all versions.
Which Barbieri devices are supported?
Spectro LFP, Spectro LFP qb, Spectro LFP qb Tex, Spectro Swing, Spectro Swing qb (since 17.3.2.9232), Spectro Swing qb 6mm (since 17.7.2.0465) and SpectroPad. For the current list, see Supported Measurement Devices on the Ergosoft website, which is updated more often than this hub. Applies to: Ergosoft RIP 17.7.2.0465 and later (full list).
Connection and Calibration
The Barbieri Gateway shows "LFP is an OEM device and can´t be controlled". What do I do?
The Spectro LFP has lost its stored parameters. Create a Service Report in the Barbieri Gateway (Tools > Get Service Report) and send it with the device serial number to Barbieri support. Barbieri sends a parameter file and a restore procedure. See Restore Barbieri Spectro LFP. Applies to: all versions.
JobComposer closes when it tries to detect the Barbieri device. Why?
In older versions, a failed device detection could terminate JobComposer in rare cases. Update to Ergosoft RIP 17.2.3.9106 or later. Applies to: Ergosoft RIP 17.2.2.9069 and earlier.
The Barbieri Gateway crashes when I close it after the measurement. Why?
Update to Ergosoft RIP 17.3.2.9232 or later and Barbieri Gateway 4.6.37 or later. The Barbieri Updater on the User Portal includes the newer Gateway. Applies to: Ergosoft RIP 17.3.2.9232 and later.
The Barbieri Gateway has problems with my user folder. Why?
Non-ASCII characters in the user folder path caused problems in the Barbieri Gateway. This is fixed since Ergosoft RIP 17.1.4.8965. Applies to: Ergosoft RIP 17.1.4.8965 and later.
I use a Spectro LFP qb and a Spectro Swing qb on the same RIP PC. Is this possible?
Yes. Since Ergosoft RIP 17.8.2.0650, the RIP stores the settings of both devices separately. In older versions, shared settings could cause conflicts. Applies to: Ergosoft RIP 17.8.2.0650 and later.
Charts, Camera and Measurement
How does the Camera Sensing Unit of the qb models work with Ergosoft RIP?
The camera reads the chart automatically, including the barcode. Ergosoft RIP prints dedicated chart geometries with position bars for the camera. Applies to: Ergosoft RIP 17.2.2.9069 and later (barcode support).
The chart is not recognized automatically. What do I check?
Print the chart again with the current RIP version: since 17.1.4.8965, the chart ID is at the bottom and the cut lines are gray, so the position bars are not affected. Use the Barbieri chart geometries of the Density Linearization wizard. Applies to: Ergosoft RIP 17.1.4.8965 and later.
Which chart geometry do I use for textiles?
Use the Spectro LFP qb Tex geometries. For the camera, the Density Linearization wizard also has 2 high-contrast density chart geometries.
Applies to: all versions.
The Barbieri Gateway shows a warning when I start to read a Density Linearization chart. Why?
Reference files from older RIP versions have no preview color values. The current RIP writes these values into the Barbieri reference file. Create and print the chart again with Ergosoft RIP 17. Applies to: all versions.
Can I measure in transmission mode, for example backlit media?
Yes, with a Barbieri device that supports transmission, for example the Spectro LFP. Select the measurement mode in Tools > Application Defaults > Spectrophotometer > Options. Use transmission only for media that light can pass through. Applies to: all versions.
The Spectro LFP head does not move and shows "0x1203 Error: Command failed: S1". Why?
The device is set to transmission measurement, but the media is not suited for transmission. Select the measurement mode for your media in Tools > Application Defaults > Spectrophotometer > Options and measure again. See 0x1203 Error: Command failed: S1 when measuring with Barbieri Spectro LFP. Applies to: all versions.
Known Issues
No open known issues for Barbieri devices in Ergosoft RIP 17.8.2.0650.
Related Articles
- Barbieri Spectrophotometer, Epson printer not available in the driver list
- Restore Barbieri Spectro LFP
- Density Linearization (User Guide)
- 0x1203 Error: Command failed: S1 when measuring with Barbieri Spectro LFP
- Create Color Profiles in ColorGPS (User Guide)
- Measure Color (User Guide)
- X-Rite in Ergosoft RIP – Drivers, Connectivity and FAQ
- Supported Measurement Devices (Ergosoft website)
References
- Changelog #7161 – Ergosoft RIP 17.1.4.8965: Barbieri Spectro LFP (qb) geometries: chart ID at the bottom, dash cut lines in gray, for reliable automatic chart recognition.
- Changelog #14105 – Ergosoft RIP 17.1.4.8965: Non-ASCII characters in the user folder path no longer cause problems in Barbieri Gateway.
- Changelog #14110 – Ergosoft RIP 17.1.4.8965: Barbieri Updater for RIP 17.1 or higher with Gateway v4.6.26.
- Changelog #13819 – Ergosoft RIP 17.2.2.9069: Barbieri Spectro LFP qb / qb Tex (v.5.09) with barcode support and chart recognition through camera.
- Changelog #14319 – Ergosoft RIP 17.2.3.9106: Better error handling when the detection of a connected Barbieri Spectro device fails.
- Changelog #14543 – Ergosoft RIP 17.3.2.9232: New measuring device Barbieri Spectro Swing qb.
- Changelog #14556 – Ergosoft RIP 17.3.2.9232: Barbieri Gateway no longer crashes after transferring measurement data (Gateway 4.6.37 or higher).
- Changelog #14612 – Ergosoft RIP 17.3.2.9232: The separate Updater of the Barbieri Spectro Series for RIP 17.3 or higher has been updated with Gateway v4.6.37 (User Portal > Extension > Barbieri).
- Changelog #15974 – Ergosoft RIP 17.7.2.0465: New measuring device Barbieri Spectro Swing qb 6mm.
- Changelog #16175 – Ergosoft RIP 17.8.2.0650: Separate device settings for Spectro Swing (qb) and Spectro LFP (qb) on the same RIP station.