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X-Rite i1Proof

If you’re a small prepress house, in-house repro departments, commercial printing shop such as quick print, print-for-pay or large format printing, then i1Proof offers a sophisticated solution for CMYK workflows requiring more robust color needs. Ensure accurate, consistent color from scan to monitor to proof and final print. The advanced CMYK output profiling makes this the best package for anyone using a Postscript RIP. Other great features include the ability to profile projectors, edit profiles, measure and share spot and PANTONE colors and measure lighting conditions.

i1Proof lets you take control of your color by

Calibrating and profiling all of your monitors – LCD, CRT and laptops
Profiling your CMYK printers to ensure accurate digital proofs.
Profiling your RGB printers using Easy* mode for those quick comps you need.
Profiling your digital projector so your presentations will shine.
Profiling your scanner so you can easily convert analog photos to digital art.
Allowing you to edit your profiles - giving you the ultimate in control.
Measuring spot colors that you can incorporate in your work or use to make sure the colors in your photo are exact.

Now with even more great new features

NEW accelerated i1Pro delivers twice the speed and improved ease-of-use for concise consistent measurements every time.
NEW highly sophisticated ruler system enables easy one hand scanning operation, and can be used with or without the new backup board
NEW backup board with white surface scans materials up to 3mm and folds for easy transport.
NEW software accommodates all components of i1 system, including the new ruler and backup board
NEW i1Editor simplifies global color edits on profiles
FREE Nik Photographic filters – get four free filters plus a special offer for additional filters.

i1Proof provides all the tools necessary to implement a color managed workflow, and is fully upgradeable. It includes the new "Accelerated i1Pro" device and award-winning i1Match software. And with the powerful i1Share software that is also included, you can take full advantage of your i1 system. You’ll easily be able to measure, mix and share spot and PANTONE colors plus measure and evaluate flash and ambient light, and color temperature of light booths!

i1Proof Features and Benefits

One measuring device for both emissive (monitors) and reflective (print) modes
Flash and ambient light measurement with i1Pro
Easy-to-use, step-by-step software interface – no extra manuals needed
NEW "how to video" for scanning test charts and "optical beep" added for even greater usability
Laptop mode for better, more neutral laptop LCD profiles
Luminance settings for matching multiple monitors to each other
Gray balance optimization on monitors for more neutral and better defined grays
Includes the ideal color tool to measure, mix and share spot colors and custom color palettes, as well as build CxF files - all with the powerful i1Share software
Edit profiles with the new Profile Editor – includes simple editing functions for the most popular editing needs
Includes all measuring accessories
Easily upgrade functionality as your needs grow through software codes
Upgradeable to full automation with i1iO scanning table
One push button monitor calibration support for Eizo CG18, CG19, CG21 and LaCie Electron b4 monitors
USB powered - no extra power cable required

*RGB Easy profiling takes advantage of our new "small test chart" technology where you can quickly and easily create a perceptual color profile by reading just a few rows of color swatches from a given output device. Within the i1Match application, you simply print the small test chart named RGB Easy and then scan it in using your i1.

Specifications

Measurement Modes:
Reflectance single measurement,
Reflectance scanning measurement with automatic patch detection
Emission

General

Spectral analyzer: Holographic diffraction grating with diode array

Spectral range: 380 - 730nm

Spectral reporting: 10nm

Emission spectra: Spectral radiometric emission measurement of the luminance

Measurement aperture: 4.5mm

Measurement range: 0...300 cd/m2

Short-term repeatability: x,y: +0.002 typical (CRT 5000°K white patch 80 cd/m2)

Interface: USB

Physical dimensions: Length 151mm, width 66mm, height 67mm (6 x 2.6 x 2.6 in)

Weight: 185 g (6.5 oz)

Accessories included:

Calibration plate, USB cable, CRT monitor holder, flat panel holder, positioning target scanning ruler

Reflection

Measurement geometry: 45/0 ring optics, DIN 5033

Light source: Gas filled tungsten (Type A)

Physical filters: No or UV cut (Filters not exchangeable, neutral incandescent lamp light A)

Inter-instrument agreement: Average 0.4 E* 94**, max 1.0 E* 94** (deviation from GMB manufacturing standard at a temperature of 23°C for a single measurement on 12 BCRA tiles (D50, 2°)

Short term repeatability: 0.1E* 94 (d50, 2°), mean value of 10 measurements every 3 seconds on white

System Requirements

Macintosh®