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This product has been discontinued!

It has been replaced by the new X-Rite i1 Basic Pro as of April 1st, 2011!

X-Rite i1Basic

i1Basic is an affordable, professional spectral color measurement solution

i1Pro solutions are designed for the unique needs of creative and prepress professionals who depend on accurate color throughout their workflow. And it is the one system comprehensive enough to be the only color management solution you will ever need. i1Basic is ideal for all your basic color measurement needs. Simply add functionality as required. i1Basic includes the defacto industry standard i1Pro spectrophotometer and i1Match Monitor profiling software.

With i1Basic, you'll be able to scan spectral color, obtain accurate color on all your displays, utilize your device to linearize your printers, and easily add functionality through upgrade modules. With the included i1Share software you'll also be able to measure spot colors, plus capture both flash and ambient light.

i1Pro Spectrophotometer

i1Pro sets the stage for speed and ease-of-use, putting leading edge technology in your hands. Connected with just a USB powercord, i1Pro is capable of profiling monitors, scanners, printers, digital cameras, and projectors - all with one device. i1Pro is supported by all major RIP manufacturers.

i1Match Software

i1Match software is the brains behind the i1 system. It offers an easy-to-use interface, with simple on-screen help guides to help the user breeze through the process. i1Basic includes the i1Match Monitor Module. You'll be able to:

Profile CRT, LCD and Laptop Displays in Easy or Advanced mode
Create profiles for any ambient light condition for optimal viewing for color critical work
Utilize reference profiles to match all monitors in your workgroup
Select from unlimited gamma white point and luminance settings including:
- native gamma
- measure luminance as target
Validate and trend monitor performance
Adapt for a closer visual match of different monitors (or of different settings on one monitor) with different white points
Optimize gray balance for more neutral and better defined grays
Review the profile summary report for post profile analysis
Set profile reminder to ensure true and reliable color over time
Utilize Push Button Calibration (PBC) for one-step profiling for industry leading monitors

Your i1Pro device is pre-programmed to accept additional i1Match software functions. Simply purchase an access code for the desired add-on module, including:

Scanner
RGB Printer
CMYK Printer
Digital Projector
Digital Camera
Profile Editor

i1iO Automated Scanning Table (Optional)

When your needs grow towards high volume output profiling, the i1iO automated hands-free chart reader is a must have accessory! Simply dock your i1Pro device into the iO table and your i1 is transformed into a tireless color measurement assistant. It is capable of measuring any substrate up to 10 mm thick, such as:

photo paper
fine art rag
poly bag
textile
corrugated stock
ceramic

i1Defined Training

At X-Rite we know you need to maximize the efficiency of your systems and workflow, so we've included this highly informative Flash-based interactive training in every i1 solution. i1Defined sets the stage so you will learn how to effectively work within a properly color managed ecosystem.

Specifications

List price	$995.00
Computer OS	Mac OS 10.4 (Tiger), Mac OS 10.5 (Leopard), Win XP (32 bit), Win XP (64 bit), Win Vista (32 bit), Win Vista (64 bit)
Warranty	Limited Manufacturer Warranty
Automated	No
Color System	Spectral, LAB, XYZ Color Model
Measurement Aperture Size	4.5 mm
Pantone Library Included	PANTONE Matching System
Print Surface	Paper
Uses	Monitor and Printer
Monitor Profiling	Tending Reports, Verification, Auto Calibration of Eizo LCDs, L* (visual) Calibration, Use Light Source as Target White Point, LCD Native White Point Option, User Selectable White Points, Designate Target LCD Contrast Ratio, Designate Target White Point Luminance, Designate Target Black Point Luminance, Adjustable Gamma Setting, Optimized Gray Balance
Profiling Choices	Monitor Profiling

FAQ

QUESTIONS ON X-Rite i1 Basic (discontinued)

What's the purpose of the UV cut for the i1?

Often common office paper and the like will have bleach and other elements added to it, so that when exposed to light the paper appears more white than it would be without these brighteners. When placed under a UV light source, these papers will glow blue due to such brighteners.

Thus when measured with an i1 device, this additional blue color will offset the device slightly, causing it to add more yellow to balance the color. A UV cut will remove this additional blue before it reaches the device for profiling, creating a more accurate profile.

However, when using paper that has no brighteners the UV cut becomes unnecessary. Therefore the decision of necessity for the UV cut comes entirely down to the kind of paper being used with the i1 device.

This makes the UV cut ideal for photographic signage and grand format industries, while a standard version (non-UV) is for proofing applications and standards such as SWOP and GRACOL.

From Josiah at 8/4/10 10:37 AM

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