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NEW YORK, NY  PhotoPlus Expo (PPE)  October 20, 2005  Datacolor, aninternationally known name in color technology, debuts a spectro-driven precisionprofiling tool in its ColorVision product line at Photo Plus Expo (PPE).ColorVision PrintFIX PROis unveiled at Booth No. 1104 and remains ondisplay throughout PPE, October 20  22, 2005, at the Jacob Javits Convention Centerin New York City.
ColorVision PrintFIX PRO comes bundled with next generation spectro technology fromDatacolor  the Datacolor 1005 Spectrocolorimeter, patch reading hardware andstand-alone software. The new software creates spectro printer profiles thatsupport all RGB-driven inkjet, dye-sub, thermal, chemical and laser printers.PrintFIX PRO also affords users the flexibility and richer interface of astand-alone software application. Spectro technology enables support of a wide rangeof media, especially third party fine art papers, third party inks, and an unlimitedrange of RGB-driven printers.
This unique new spectro-based printer-profiling tool was created by the successfulmarriage of DatacolorÂ's standards-setting industrial color instrumentation with thetrademark ease and affordability of its award-winning ColorVision technology. Theresulting hand held spectro is designed to meet the needs of discerningprofessionals as well as mid market enthusiasts  i.e., home hobbyists, graphicdesigners and amateur photographers as well as desktop specialists in a wide rangeof small business environments.
With quality enhancements that can only be considered revolutionary, the all-RGBproduct features exceptionally user-friendly tools. The PrintFIX PRO wizard guidesthe user through all the critical steps, including wizard-assisted printer setup,with a richly defined and highly detailed interface. The interfaceÂ's plentiful helpfiles maintain ease of use throughout the entire process for all user levels. Forexample, more advanced users can avail themselves of time saving short cuts thatallow them to  skip to profiling process. Intermediate users and beginners have theability to go through all necessary learning and testing steps.
In order to build the most accurate and consistent profiles on multiple printers,inks, and papers, a patch reader is essential. The PrintFIX PRO patch readerleverages the patented LED-based Datacolor Spectrocolorimeter 1005 to preciselymeasure calibration targets and save the data in L*a*b format. It also offersoptimized higher patch targets. With precision and ease of use, PrintFIX PROdelivers customized profiling choices according to specific user needs. Sometargets can be read in slightly over two-minutes, while more critical use targetscan be read in under four. PrintFIX PRO saves read times for the most demandingdevices, reducing time requirements from two hours to under 20 minutes and makinghigh patch profiles much more justifiable.
The new 1005 Spectro is a native USB device, so there are fewer cables and noexternal power supply requirements PrintFIX PRO rests on a calibration base when notin use. The base incorporates a spring-loaded wheel containing the deviceÂ'scalibration tiles  critical to maintaining instrument accuracy over time  ensuringtheyÂ're always on hand when needed.
Color Consistency, Capture to Presentation to PrintFor those serious about prints, the ColorVision PrintFIX PRO Suite is bundled withColorVision Spyder2PROÂ the award-winning CRT, LCD and notebook monitor calibrationhardware/software. The newly upgraded Spyder2PRO 2.0 also calibrates DLP & LCDprojectors. PrintFIX PRO Suite gives creative professionals the assurance ofcomplete color quality, print to presentation and is designed as an integratedhardware/software solution for photographers and artists, delivering a newdestination point to today's popular RGB digital workflow of: Capture - Calibrate -Edit - Print/ Display/ Present and Share.
Fueled by the quality and quantity of inkjet and laser printers on the market,in-house printing is booming  with usage increasing among professionalphotographers and serious enthusiasts alike. An estimated 7.7 billion digital imageswere printed in 2005 and that number expected to grow.
 PrintFIX PRO is our answer to the industryÂ's need for a user-friendly, flexibletool to manage color in printing. It fills the gap between high-end laboratoryspectros and unreliable low-end solutions. It is an RGB product that has at itscore a world-class spectrocolorimeter for unprecedented quality. It allows printingstraight from the software as well as direct proof profiles, eliminating the needfor third party software. Plus, we are offering it at price point far below itsperformance value, confirms Matthew Chilton, product manager for the ColorVisionbusiness unit of Datacolor.
Pricing and AvailabilityColorVision PrintFIX PRO  Will be available in stores January 2006. The productincludes a Datacolor 1005 Spectrocolorimeter, patch reading hardware and stand-alonesoftware. PrintFIX PRO has a US manufacturersÂ' suggested retail price of $549 andcan be found for less at many resellers. System requirement include: PrintFIX PRO:OSX 10.2 or better, or Windows 2000 or XP, 1024 x 768 or better color monitor.Sound card and internal or external speakers. Languages: English, French, German,Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Traditional and Simplified Chinese, Korean.
ColorVision PrintFIX PRO Suite - utilizes the Universal ColorVision SoftwareInterface, similar to Spyder2PRO and SpyderTVÂ, for seamless integration;ColorVision Spyder2PRO hardware and software; a precise calibration system thatcolor calibrates LCD, CRT and laptop monitors. PrintFIX PRO Suite has a USmanufacturersÂ' suggested retail price of $659 and can be found for less at manyresellers. System requirements include: Spyder2PRO 2.0: OSX 10.2 or better, orWindows 2000 or XP, 1024 x 768 or better color monitor. Languages: English, French,German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Traditional and Simplified Chinese, Korean.
About Datacolor and ColorVisionColorVision technology by Datacolor provides affordable, easy-to-use digital colorcontrol products to creative professionals, photographers, corporate customers andconsumers around the world. Because color matters, leading businesses, creativeprofessionals, and consumers worldwide choose DatacolorÂ's innovative technologysolutions to consistently achieve the right color. A Swiss-held company, DatacolorÂ'sstrong worldwide presence encompasses global manufacturing and operationalfacilities with an international strategic network of sales and support offices. Formore information about ColorVision by Datacolor, please visit www.colorvision.com orwww.datacolor.com. Editorial note  for product images: http://www.datacolor.com/resou rces/Tradeshows/PPE_2005/Print fixPRO/For editorial questions, please contact: Charlà -John Cafiero, CJC Strategists,(212) 674-0848. ColorVision_PR@earthlink.net
