The complete solution for monitor calibration and RGB printer profiling, PrintFIX PRO Suite contains the new PrintFIX PRO, together with the industry-standard Spyder2PRO, giving you professional monitor and printer calibration.
Setting the standard again, ColorVision PrintFIX PRO creates accurate and consistent profiles across multiple printers, inks, and papers. The new Spectrocolorimeter 1005 precisely measures Smart Calibration Targets and saves this L*a*b* data in XML format. Utilizing innovative LED technology, measurement times are faster and more accurate then previous generation devices. The robust PrintFIX PRO software processes the data into 16-bit high precision profiles, accentuating even the most subtle elements of your work.
PrintFIX PRO lets you maintain colour consistency in the digital darkroom, incorporating ColorVision’s trademark ease-of-use and affordability. Priced at a few hundred pounds instead of thousands, PrintFIX PRO is a breakthrough value proposition for creative professionals who want to create their own gallery quality prints. The PrintFIX PRO software wizard guides you through all the critical steps, including wizard-assisted printer setup and profile previewing, with a richly defined and highly detailed interface. The comprehensive help files maintain ease-of-use throughout the entire process for all levels of user. More advanced users can use time-saving short cuts and advanced features, while intermediate users and beginners have the ability to go through all necessary learning and testing steps to assure optimal results.
The Spyder2PRO uses the Spyder2 colorimeter, wizard-driven software, and the most comprehensive calibration feature set on the market today. The system precisely calibrates all CRT, LCD and laptop displays. Digital projector calibration is now also provided, even allowing your presentations to be colour correct.
Pro-level features include multiple monitor calibration and matching, custom targeting, and curves manipulation. The exclusive Ambient Preciselight™ feature lets you measure ambient light and balance studio lighting and monitors accordingly.
Spyder2PRO also includes the new ColorVision PrintFIX PLUS software – the industry’s first software-only profiling tool for creating custom printer profiles without using a third-party scanner.
Today, the importance of marketing and showing your work is matched only by the creation of that work. Colour correction has emerged as a cornerstone of the digital workflow for all digital imaging professionals. Professional photographers and creative professionals now appreciate a colour-managed workflow begins with accurate, on-screen colour. Wherever colour is critical, so too is Spyder2PRO!
Features
- PRINTFIX PRO:
- All new LED optics and electronic components support faster and more accurate measurements allowing you to create new profiles in less than five minutes with standard targets.
- The PrintFIX PRO software is a stand alone application that uses a friendly wizard to walk you through each phase of the profiling process. Each screen has clear directions, illustrations, and controls to make the profiling process very easy. You do not have to be a colour guru to get gallery quality prints.
- No profile will be accurate if your printer is not set up correctly. A unique feature in PrintFIX PRO helps you verify the correct operation of your printer by checking for clogged or empty ink channels or other colourant problems. A similar function helps you determine the correct media setting to choose from your printer driver.
- PrintFIX PRO lets you adjust profile settings to optimize your print based on where it will be displayed, by allowing you to preview and adjust to different ambient lighting.
- In addition to standard 8-bit profiles, PrintFIX PRO also supports 16-bit, high resolution profiles providing higher resolution profiles allowing you to faithfully reproduce even the most subtle elements of your work
- Now it's easy to preview your results on a single sheet of paper. Compare different rendering intents or profile adjustments until you are completely satisfied. PrintFIX PRO lets you print up to four different variations in separate quadrants of a single sheet of paper.
- Spyder2 PROFESSIONAL MONITOR CALIBRATION SYSTEM:
- Award-winning Spyder2 colorimeter, the standard for on-screen accuracy, precisely calibrates all CRT, LCD, front projector and laptop displays
- New ambient PreciseLight™ function measures ambient light and balances studio lighting and monitor settings accordingly
- New Front Projector calibration option ensures that your images are colour accurate in presentations
- State-of-the-art sensor provides a five-fold increase in color sensitivity over previous technology with a patent-protected light baffle for accurate characterization of LCD displays
- Sleek hardware design offers effortless LCD, CRT and laptop calibration while protecting delicate LCD screens
- Sophisticated Grey Balance and Tonal Response Algorithms provide demanding users with exceptionally smooth gradient steps and neutral greys
- Multiple monitor calibration and matching allows you to calibrate and profile multiple monitors on a single system or across an entire studio
- Exclusive automated black and white luminance adjustments for use in precision targeting, providing more consistent calibration results
- Easy-to-use calibration wizard with comprehensive help, guides you through the entire calibration process
- Unique before-and-after viewing feature lets you compare your display with and without calibration
- Features for the professional include custom response targeting, colorimeter and information windows, custom targeting and ICC 2.0 and 4.0 support
- Outstanding reliability backed by a two-year hardware warranty
- PrintFIX PLUS PRINTER PROFILING SOFTWARE:
- The first software-only profiling tool to give you fast, precise results - does not require a third-party scanner
- Elegant software assists you step-by-step through each custom paper profile
- Wizard assistance to check your print quality, and to optimize your printer’s media setting
- Comprehensive help and tutorials assist you with the basics on how to get great prints
- Creates high-level ICC printer profiles and lets you preview your results at different rendering intents
- Easy-to-use editing tools optimize your prints as you see fit, even adjusting for viewing conditions
Includes
- Spyder2 Colorimeter
- Spyder2 Professional Monitor Calibration Software (Site License) available in English, German, French, Spanish and Italian
- ColorVision PrintFIX PLUS Software
- Projector Mount Attachment for Spyder2
- Quick-start Guide
- Two-year Hardware Warranty and free software updates
