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Through this licensing agreement, HP’s support and engineering teams will be equipped with X-Rite’s i1Profiler software and i1Pro spectrophotometers to create standard ICC profiles to embed into all HP Scitex printers and to additionally provide their customers with custom ICC profiles needed for their specific wide-format color-critical production environments. The ICC profiles generated by X-Rite’s i1Profiler offer color accuracy unrivaled by any competitive solution available on the market. Using custom ICC profiles, users will be able to achieve the best color quickly knowing that, if needed, they can further enhance it through iteration using additional patches or spot colors. This iterative capability offers an unprecedented level of color control over the output quality of their HP Scitex wide format imaging workflows. In addition, X-Rite has further improved their patch recognition algorithm to have a clear and error free reading of test charts even when printer resolution is low, which improves the already excellent user friendliness of X-Rite color management solutions.

“Our long history with HP has generated some of the industry’s most innovative color management solutions over the years. Thanks to this latest development, wide format customers now have access to the industry’s most advanced profiling technology,” commented Jan Keller, worldwide OEM Sales vice president at X-Rite.

“Color management has become a crucial element in any wide-format printing workflow as users become more aware of the advantages in delivering consistent, accurate color to their customers. X-Rite’s i1Profiler next-generation profiling technology enables HP Scitex wide-format and signage customers to implement a solid color management strategy that will improve their competitive advantage in the marketplace,” said Xavier Garcia, vice president and general manager, Scitex Large-format Printing Division, HP.

X-Rite’s i1Profiler lets users easily build printer profiles for digital press workflows up to 8-colors (CMYK + 4). This reliable, intelligent, iterative technology is extremely robust and allows the user to maximize the color reproduction of their printer for further profile optimization based on any combination of images, spot colors or captured colors, resulting in the best possible image quality and color accuracy. Users can select from any of the included PANTONE color libraries, including the new PANTONE PLUS SERIES. Users can further adapt their profiles to specific ambient light conditions, compensate for optical brighteners in their papers (with an i1iSis), and utilize simple yet sophisticated controls for black separation. i1Profiler lets users save and reuse assets or preferred settings with drag-and-drop functionality – meaning profile generation workflows can be created or shared with others quickly, easily and efficiently. This exchange functionality also allows users to communicate palette information and other color data across the office or around the world using X-Rite’s Color Exchange Format (CxF) for the most comprehensive digital color data exchange.

For more information on these solutions, upgrades, and pricing, please visit www.xrite.com, or contact your local X-Rite press representative.

About X-Rite

(NASDAQ: XRIT) X-Rite is the global leader in color science and technology. The company, which now includes design industry color leader Pantone, Inc., develops, manufactures, markets and supports innovative color solutions through measurement systems, software, color standards and services. X-Rite’s expertise in inspiring, selecting, measuring, formulating, communicating and matching color helps users get color right the first time and every time, which translates to better quality and reduced costs. X-Rite serves a range of industries, including printing, packaging, photography, graphic design, video, automotive, paints, plastics, textiles, dental and medical. For further information, please visit www.xrite.com or www.XritePhoto.com.

West Chester, OH; March 2011

Color-Logic BEST Silver Ink is specifically formulated to be compatible with conventional process inks.  It may be used with the Color-Logic Process Metallic Color System or with conventional designs.

Color-Logic^™ develops color communication systems and software tool sets for a variety of special effect printing applications. Color-Logic provides brand owners, product managers, corporations, and their advertising agencies the ability to differentiate themselves and their clients with a simple print production process that yields dramatic results.  Color-Logic special effects utilize the existing workflows of printers and designers, yielding dynamic results without the use of special equipment.  Color-Logic supports the value of print and works with designers and printers to enhance their printed media.  For more information, visit www.color-logic.com or call 513-258-0047.

West Chester, OH; February 2011

ColorGATE RIP software maximizes productivity, perfects process management, and optimizes workflow in wide-format, campaign, and textile printing applications.  Based in Hannover, Germany, ColorGATE was formed in 1997.  An international sales and service network, and relationships with industry partners provide support designed to meet the practical needs of customers.   For additional information, visit www.colorgate.com or call+ 49 511 9 42 93-0.

Color-Logic^™ develops color communication systems and software tool sets for a variety of special effect printing applications.  Color-Logic provides brand owners, product managers, corporations, and their advertising agencies the ability to differentiate themselves and their clients with a simple print production process that yields dramatic results.  Color-Logic special effects utilize the existing workflows of printers and designers, yielding dynamic results without the use of special equipment.  Color-Logic supports the value of print and works with designers and printers to enhance their printed media.  For more information, visit www.color-logic.com or call 513-258-0047.

West Chester, OH; February 2011

Caldera Graphics, based in Eckbolsheim, France, is a software company specializing in color management, imaging and driving solutions for large format peripherals.  Caldera software packages are production oriented, with an emphasis on color quality.  With the experience of 17 years in imaging solutions and technologies, Caldera Graphics has thousands of customers worldwide.  For additional information, visit www.caldera.com or call +33-388-210-000.

Color-Logic^™ develops color communication systems and software tool sets for a variety of special effect printing applications.  Color-Logic provides brand owners, product managers, corporations, and their advertising agencies the ability to differentiate themselves and their clients with a simple print production process that yields dramatic results.  Color-Logic special effects utilize the existing workflows of printers and designers, yielding dynamic results without the use of special equipment.  Color-Logic supports the value of print and works with designers and printers to enhance their printed media.  For more information, visit www.color-logic.com or call 513-258-0047.

West Chester, OH;

Announcing the new inkjet version of the Color-Logic Process Metallic Printing System, Color-Logic Director of Sales and Marketing Mark Geeves commented: “The inkjet version of our popular metallic color printing system has been tested extensively and produces outstanding results on wide-format printers manufactured by Epson, Roland and Mimaki, as well as flatbed printers manufactured by EFI VUTEk, AGFA, and Fujifilm.  Using the Color-Logic process, as many as 250 metallic hues, in addition to other special effects, can be produced effortlessly and consistently.  The process is particularly effective when used on machines capable of printing on metallic substrate and running white inks.”

Color-Logic^™ develops color communication systems and software tool sets for a variety of special effect printing applications. Color-Logic provides brand owners, product managers, corporations, and their advertising agencies the ability to differentiate themselves and their clients with a simple print production process that yields dramatic results.  Color-Logic special effects utilize the existing workflows of printers and designers, yielding dynamic results without the use of special equipment.  Color-Logic supports the value of print and works with designers and printers to enhance their printed media.  For more information, visit www.color-logic.com or call 513-258-0047.

West Chester, OH;

Mirri Marketing Manager Jennifer Deacon commented further: “When used with Mirri substrates, Color-Logic is an extremely effective and time-efficient tool for preparing artwork and placing whites.  It also can be used to produce special effects such as watermarks within the artwork.”  Deacon added:  “Mirri has tested the Color-Logic software on a number of magazine cover artwork designs and large format posters, and I can safely say I have never seen printed metallics look as good.  We are very excited about being a Color-Logic Certified Partner, and we look forward to showing Mirri clients the amazing results achievable when Mirri and Color-Logic are used together.  Mirri substrates have been successfully printed using the Color-Logic process on an HP Indigo 5500 printer and an Agfa large format inkjet printer.”

For nearly 40 years, Mirri — a division of Celloglas — has been a market leader producing quality metallic and other decorative materials on board, card, and paper.  Mirri materials are distributed worldwide to markets such as point-of-sale, packaging, publishing, multimedia, social stationery/greetings, commercial printing, and direct mail.  Brand managers, retailers, and graphic designers rely on Mirri substrates to communicate quality, innovation, and brand category leadership across a wide variety of printed media.  For further information, go to www.mirri.co.uk.

Color-Logic^™ develops color communication systems and software tool sets for a variety of special effect printing applications. Color-Logic provides brand owners, product managers, corporations, and their advertising agencies the ability to differentiate themselves and their clients with a simple print production process that yields dramatic results.  Color-Logic special effects utilize the existing workflows of printers and designers, yielding dynamic results without the use of special equipment.  Color-Logic supports the value of print and works with designers and printers to enhance their printed media.  For more information, visit www.color-logic.com or call 513-258-0047.

West Chester, OH;

“We believe that special-effect applications such as metallic ink printing present huge growth potential,” said Stefan Spiegel, general manager of EFI’s inkjet applications group. “Our Fiery XF RIP is widely used in innovative applications everywhere, and by adopting Color Logic’s nomenclature, we are helping our customers deliver predictable, high-quality output irrespective of the printing system used.”

Color-Logic^™ develops color communication systems and software tool sets for a variety of special effect printing applications.  Color-Logic provides brand owners, product managers, corporations, and their advertising agencies the ability to differentiate themselves and their clients with a simple print production process that yields dramatic results.  Color-Logic special effects utilize the existing workflows of printers and designers, yielding dynamic results without the use of special equipment.  Color-Logic supports the value of print and works with designers and printers to enhance their printed media.  For more information, visit www.color-logic.com or call 513-258-0047.

West Chester, OH;

Announcing the collaboration, Color-Logic Director of Sales and Marketing Mark Geeves commented: “The powerful Mimaki Raster Link Pro5 RIP software is the perfect complement to the Color-Logic system and enables Mimaki printer users to effortlessly produce stunning metallic special effects.  Printing wide-format metallics requires no special prepress knowledge or technical operator skills.  Mimaki also offers white ink, which may be used with the Color-Logic system to produce metallic images on transparent and metallic substrates.  Finally, because the Mimaki machine can image either a white or metallic ink at the same time the CMYK ink set is being printed, registration is perfect every time.

Mimaki is a leading manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers and cutting machines for the sign/graphics, industrial markets. Mimaki offers innovative, high quality and highly reliable products, based on aqueous, solvent and ultraviolet-curable technologies to meet a wide range of applications.  Mimaki is a subsidiary of Mimaki Engineering Co. Ltd., and is publicly traded on the JASDAQ Securities Exchange.  For further information, go to www.mimakiusa.com.

Color-Logic^™ develops color communication systems and software tool sets for a variety of special effect printing applications. Color-Logic provides brand owners, product managers, corporations, and their advertising agencies the ability to differentiate themselves and their clients with a simple print production process that yields dramatic results.  Color-Logic special effects utilize the existing workflows of printers and designers, yielding dynamic results without the use of special equipment.  Color-Logic supports the value of print and works with designers and printers to enhance their printed media.  For more information, visit www.color-logic.com or call 513-258-0047.

West Chester, OH;

Poligráfica—headquartered in Guayaquil, Ecuador, with offices in Quito—provides a wide variety of printing and converting services to Latin American companies.  For information about Poligráfica, go to www.poligrafica.com.

Color-Logic^™ develops color communication systems and software tool sets for a variety of special effect printing applications.  Color-Logic provides brand owners, product managers, corporations, and their advertising agencies the ability to differentiate themselves and their clients with a simple print production process that yields dramatic results.  Color-Logic special effects utilize the existing workflows of printers and designers, yielding dynamic results without the use of special equipment.  Color-Logic supports the value of print and works with designers and printers to enhance their printed media.  For more information, visit www.color-logic.com or call 513-258-0047.

Announcing the video, Color-Logic Sales and Marketing Director Mark Geeves said: “In only seven minutes, graphic designers can see how the Color-Logic system produces hundreds of metallic colors, plus special effects such as metallic vignettes and metallic watermarks.  Our detailed video is conducted by the Color-Logic Chief Technology Officer, who is also a graphic designer.”

Color-Logic^™ develops color communication systems and software tool sets for a variety of special effect printing applications. Color-Logic provides brand owners, product managers, corporations, and their advertising agencies the ability to differentiate themselves and their clients with a simple print production process that yields dramatic results.  Color-Logic special effects utilize the existing workflows of printers and designers, yielding dynamic results without the use of special equipment.  Color-Logic supports the value of print and works with designers and printers to enhance their printed media.  For more information, visitwww.color-logic.com or call 513-258-0047.