ColorSynergy 2.0 expands user's options; Candela builds on success of desktop calibration system.BURNSVILLE, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 6, 1996--Candela(R) Ltd. has announced Version 2.0 of ColorSynergy(R), its complete color-calibration system for desktop imaging professionals. In addition to adding features, functionality and formats, Candela candela (kăndĕ`lə), in weights and measures: see candle. A unit of measurement of the intensity of light. Part of the SI system of measurement, one candela (cd) is the monochromatic radiation of 540THz with a radiant intensity has increased its marketing and customer support for the award-winning product. ColorSynergy brings consistent accurate color to each desktop device -- scanner, monitor and printer -- through a simple four-step process: scanning IT8 calibration calibration /cal·i·bra·tion/ (kal?i-bra´shun) determination of the accuracy of an instrument, usually by measurement of its variation from a standard, to ascertain necessary correction factors. target, printing a test pattern, measuring the pattern, and creating an output file. The process is complete within minutes. Since its inception, ColorSynergy has interfaced to the most popular color measuring instruments in the market for high-quality digital color reproduction. With ColorSynergy, imaging professionals can easily and inexpensively customize color management for their own style and work flow. A unique SuperProfile(TM) format lets users take measurements once, then export custom profiles in a full range of industry formats. These include: ICC/ColorSync(R) 2.0, Adobe Monitor Set-Up & Separation Tables, PostScript The de facto standard page description language (PDL) in the graphics arts industry as well as in commercial printing. Developed by Adobe, many printers and most imagesetters support PostScript by having a built-in PostScript interpreter. Level II CRDs and Candela ColorCircuits(R). ColorSynergy Version 2.0 allows users to do the following: -- Design their own color palettes Also called a "color lookup table," "lookup table," "index map," "color table" or "color map," it is a commonly used method for saving file space when creating 8-bit color images. . ColorSynergy now handles spot color by allowing users to measure, name and save any number of color values as a custom palette (1) In computer graphics, a range of colors used for display and printing. See color palette. (2) A collection of on-screen painting tools. (3) A toolbar that contains a set of functions for any kind of application. palette - colour palette . Users can export these palettes for use in their favorite desktop publishing desktop publishing, system for producing printed materials that consists of a personal computer or computer workstation, a high-resolution printer (usually a laser printer), and a computer program that allows the user to select from a variety of type fonts and sizes, applications. -- Create Adobe Monitor Set-Up Tables. ColorSynergy's expanded list of profile formats provides a much-needed solution for PhotoShop users. -- Calibrate To adjust or bring into balance. Scanners, CRTs and similar peripherals may require periodic adjustment. Unlike digital devices, the electronic components within these analog devices may change from their original specification. See color calibration and tweak. film recorders A device that takes a 35mm slide picture from a graphics file, which has been created in a CAD, paint or business graphics package. It generates very high resolution, generally from 2,000 to 4,000 lines. . By using a transmissive IT8 target, now available from Candela, users can profile a wider range of devices. -- Measure the color values of IT8 targets. Designed for power-users, this feature can be used to create custom reference files for more accurate profiles. Priced at $495, ColorSynergy was designed for the Macintosh to be fully compatible with Apple's ColorSync 2.0. A PC version of ColorSynergy has been announced and will ship later this year. Candela, a developer and licenser of digital color technology since 1990, quickly perceived the need among imaging professionals for high precision color management. Candela entered the end user market with an "out-of-the-box" color management solution in mid-1995. Sales and support were handled initially by the Color Partnership, an integrator (1) In electronics, a device that combines an input with a variable, such as time, and provides an analog output; for example, a watt-hour meter. (2) See systems integrator. and distributor of Macintosh printing and publishing applications. However, with the release of Version 2.0, Candela has assumed full responsibility for publishing, distributing and supporting this fully featured Candela product. To place orders and to learn more about ColorSynergy Version 2.0, call Candela at 1-888-MN-COLOR (662-6567). Candela provides high precision digital color technology to the imaging software, commercial printing and desktop publishing markets. Headquartered in Burnsville, Candela licenses its products to companies that are leaders in these industries. Current customers include Silicon Graphics, Corel Corp., ScanView and FARGO Electronics. CONTACT: Candela Ltd. 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