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Title: Colorimeter drivers for 64 bit systems
Post by: Ray on May 13, 2006, 05:05:19 am
About 9 months ago I ordered a new computer with a dual core 64 bit Intel processor and Win XP 64 bit OS. I wanted to maximise the usage of RAM by Photoshop (up to 3GB) to speed things up, and I also included a fair amount of hard drive space (2x200GB WD hard drives plus 2x76GB Raptors).

It was my dream system of the day. I can actually burn  4gb+ on a DVD at a true 16x speed. It's the computer I want to use for all my photo editing work, including storage, printing and transfer of images to DVD.

But there's a huge snag. There are still no 64 bit drivers available for for my X-rite DTP94 colorimeter which I bought from ColorEyes, bundled with their software.

I find this huge delay in providing 64 bit drivers very strange. When I first enquired, I got 2 conflicting messages. One effectively said, 'there are no plans to develop 64 bit drivers. We have enough headaches with 32 bit drivers." Another reply immediately following, said in effect, 'we are expecting 64 bit drivers from X-Rite soon'.

It looks as though the first reply was spot on, and it puts me in a difficult situation. The obvious solution is to create a dual boot and use Win XP Pro (32 bit) for photo editing, but apparently this process only works when a more advanced OS is installed later. I've got the latest OS installed first. I tried booting up my system with a Win XP pro disc in the DVD drive and it just ignored it.

Now, I gather there are ways around this (if I've understood comments on Microsoft's website). If I take my computer back to the folks who assembled it, they should be able to install Win XP Pro (32 bit) on a spare hard drive and give me the option of choosing OS's when I boot up, but I'm reluctant to go to this trouble if, in a few weeks time, 64 bit drivers for the X-Rite DTP94 become available.

The last enquiry I sent to X-Rite on this matter was not answered.

9 months is a long tome to wait for a driver to be developed. A complete human being can be developed in that time, from conception to delivery.
Title: Colorimeter drivers for 64 bit systems
Post by: jliechty on May 13, 2006, 05:02:47 pm
It doesn't really help your current situation that much, but Gretag Macbeth has had 64 bit support since the release of version 3.6 of their Eye One Match software in mid-March. I have been using it with success with an Eye One Display 2 and Windows XP x64.
Title: Colorimeter drivers for 64 bit systems
Post by: Serge Cashman on May 14, 2006, 12:09:18 am
Theoretically you could just calibrate usind a 32 bit OS on the same computer and then use the profile created for the 64 bit system. However the problem is loading the LUTs in 64 bits... Does anybody know if XP 64 needs an LUT loader? And if it does where to get one? Like, for instance, maybe Adobe Gamma's loader might work... Just an idea. [edit] Or, you can just grab the wincolor executable from the XP color control panel applet without actually installing it and see if it can work as a standalone LUT loader with the /L switch...
Title: Colorimeter drivers for 64 bit systems
Post by: tived on May 14, 2006, 12:16:18 pm
HI Ray,

I feel your pain, I just bought Lacie Blue Eye and downloaded Gretags iMatch 3.6 software and can finally sit infront of a calibrated monitor and working in 64-bit OS (winXP x64)
I had the spyder before and there was no light at the end of the tunnel as far as I could see. Well, now there is! and I am very happy with it.
System bought in June05 ! ;-) what a wait!!

cheers

Henrik
Title: Colorimeter drivers for 64 bit systems
Post by: Serge Cashman on May 14, 2006, 01:10:46 pm
What is the licensing procedure if you use EyeOne Display2 with the Blue Eye? They seem to be the same colorimeters, but do you just download it and it works with Lacie's serial or something like that? <edit> Never mind. It looks like EyeOne match just requires a compatible device to work... Hmm...
Title: Colorimeter drivers for 64 bit systems
Post by: jani on May 15, 2006, 08:39:08 am
Ray, I feel your pain, too.

I own a laptop with WinXP 64.

This causes a headache with a pretty big group of software, including certain video codecs and drivers.

In brief, Windows XP is not ready for 64-bit prime time, simply because the software support isn't there yet.

If we are to believe the rumors, Windows Vista will have fixed this problem, but that's not going to help you much.

For now, try to go for the dual-booting option.
Title: Colorimeter drivers for 64 bit systems
Post by: Ray on May 15, 2006, 10:19:39 am
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I feel your pain, I just bought Lacie Blue Eye and downloaded Gretags iMatch 3.6 software and can finally sit infront of a calibrated monitor and working in 64-bit OS (winXP x64)

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Hi! Henrik,
I don't really want to go to the expenses of another calibrating system. The LaCie Blue Eye is a bit pricey in Australian dollars and the Gretage iMatch software appears to be only available for those who have bought Gretag products. How are you able to use it?
Title: Colorimeter drivers for 64 bit systems
Post by: jani on May 15, 2006, 10:38:31 am
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I don't really want to go to the expenses of another calibrating system. The LaCie Blue Eye is a bit pricey in Australian dollars and the Gretage iMatch software appears to be only available for those who have bought Gretag products. How are you able to use it?
Blue Eye is a rebranded version of EyeOne.
Title: Colorimeter drivers for 64 bit systems
Post by: Ray on May 15, 2006, 10:39:09 am
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For now, try to go for the dual-booting option.
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Jani,
That's what I'll probably do but I've been putting the job off for fear of stuffing things up. Oddly enough, the only disadvantage of the 64 bit system I've come across so far, is the lack of a driver for the X-Rite DTP94. All other programs work fine. 64 bit drivers for my Epson 7600 have been available for a long time. Hmm! I wonder if QImage works?  Can't check that out at the moment because I'm at another location.
Title: Colorimeter drivers for 64 bit systems
Post by: jani on May 15, 2006, 10:49:24 am
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That's what I'll probably do but I've been putting the job off for fear of stuffing things up. Oddly enough, the only disadvantage of the 64 bit system I've come across so far, is the lack of a driver for the X-Rite DTP94. All other programs work fine. 64 bit drivers for my Epson 7600 have been available for a long time. Hmm! I wonder if QImage works?  Can't check that out at the moment because I'm at another location.
Real Player doesn't work under XP 64, neither does Cygwin.

Any device driver software must be specially coded, and since XP 64 systems are relatively rare, these drivers appear later on the scene.

Even Internet Explorer 6 is included in two different versions, one "64-bit" and one "32-bit". Neither work quite as satisfactory as under a 32-bit XP, strangely enough.

Funnily enough, I tend to do all my PS work on that laptop, while I do all the pre-editing on my PowerMac under Lightroom. I tried using PS Elements 4, but that software sucks too much compared to PS CS2, so I'll probably upgrade to PS CS3 when that arrives early next year, if I have the patience to keep this stupid workflow.

As a further digression, I found yet another reason not to use DNG, and that is that metadata about cropping, B&W conversion etc. is lost.
Title: Colorimeter drivers for 64 bit systems
Post by: Ray on May 15, 2006, 10:50:41 am
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Blue Eye is a rebranded version of EyeOne.
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I see. That gives me a choice then. I don't see any reference to 64 bit drivers in relation to colorimeters, doing a Google search. There seems to be great secrecy on the matter. My video card is a Matrox P650 PCIe 64 bit. I don't suppose there's any chance that the 64 bit driver might not work with certain video cards, is there?  
Title: Colorimeter drivers for 64 bit systems
Post by: Ray on May 16, 2006, 10:31:13 am
Okay! Second thoughts! It seems it's going to be more economical to buy an EyeOne Display 2 with software, than another Win XP Pro software package plus either the personal hassle of installing the system with all the other programs I want to use, or paying someone else to do the job.

I've ordered from the local agent the EyeOne Display 2 with software for A$528 (about US$400). That's less than I thought it would be. Hopefully, all will end well   .
Title: Colorimeter drivers for 64 bit systems
Post by: jani on May 16, 2006, 10:54:10 am
I hope this goes well, too!

And in any case, you can now submit your own experiences with these two calibration products.
Title: Colorimeter drivers for 64 bit systems
Post by: tived on May 16, 2006, 11:32:26 am
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Hi! Henrik,
I don't really want to go to the expenses of another calibrating system. The LaCie Blue Eye is a bit pricey in Australian dollars and the Gretage iMatch software appears to be only available for those who have bought Gretag products. How are you able to use it?
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Ray,

The Blue Eye was the cheapest I could get (AUD$330), and I just downloaded the iMatch software and it worked!

easy as that

best of luck

Henrik
Title: Colorimeter drivers for 64 bit systems
Post by: Serge Cashman on May 16, 2006, 12:28:58 pm
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The Blue Eye was the cheapest I could get (AUD$330), and I just downloaded the iMatch software and it worked!
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Then perhaps EyeOne LT would work as well...
Title: Colorimeter drivers for 64 bit systems
Post by: Ray on May 16, 2006, 01:26:09 pm
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Ray,
The Blue Eye was the cheapest I could get (AUD$330[a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&pid=65677\"][{POST_SNAPBACK}][/a]

A$330? You mean I've thrown away $200? Blo**y h*ll!
Title: Colorimeter drivers for 64 bit systems
Post by: tived on May 16, 2006, 09:01:06 pm
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A$330? You mean I've thrown away $200? Blo**y h*ll!
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Ray,

Its starting to look that way, I think the iOne2 was AUD$470 in Perth and the above price for the Blue Eye.
I don;t know if i got a discount ?

I am sure that as soon as you have a beautifully calibrated screen to work on the extra dollars are quickly forgotten ;-)

happy calibrating

Henrik

PS: looks like my dells are a bit too bright and my GF's crt is not bright enough!
Title: Colorimeter drivers for 64 bit systems
Post by: Ray on May 17, 2006, 06:29:51 am
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PS: looks like my dells are a bit too bright and my GF's crt is not bright enough!
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Henrik,
A bit off topic, but what do you think of the Eizo FlexScan S1910? Kayell, where I ordered my EyeOne Display 2, have this 19" monitor at what seems a reasonable price of A$1075. I'm particularly impressed with the combination of low brightness and high contrast ratio (250 cd/M2 plus 1000:1). This seems ideal for low eye strain, high picture quality and good calibratability. The 10 bit gamma processing is also encouraging.

I know that Eizo's much more expensive models claim to display the ARGB color gamut, but that's not a complete solution for me because I use ProPhoto RGB.
Title: Colorimeter drivers for 64 bit systems
Post by: tived on May 18, 2006, 11:57:58 am
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Henrik,
A bit off topic, but what do you think of the Eizo FlexScan S1910? Kayell, where I ordered my EyeOne Display 2, have this 19" monitor at what seems a reasonable price of A$1075. I'm particularly impressed with the combination of low brightness and high contrast ratio (250 cd/M2 plus 1000:1). This seems ideal for low eye strain, high picture quality and good calibratability. The 10 bit gamma processing is also encouraging.

I know that Eizo's much more expensive models claim to display the ARGB color gamut, but that's not a complete solution for me because I use ProPhoto RGB.
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Hi Ray,

by the looks of the specs, it looks like a nice screen (definately better then my Dell 2405 ;-) but what isn't ) main difference between this and the more expensive is that they support 14bit and has builtin calibration (which is great!) but I could not pay the pricetag atm!
DigitStor has it at the same price
and PlusCorp [a href=\"http://www.pluscorp.com.au/Product.asp?CategoryID=262&WebsiteID=2&ProdID=6811]http://www.pluscorp.com.au/Product.asp?Cat...D=2&ProdID=6811[/url]
has the same price too

just so you know. apart from its better sisters it is probably the best in its range. I wish a had some spare cash myself.

let me know if you get it, and what your impression is of it. I am using two Dell 24" and when calibrated with iMatch, i get print match so I can't complain. But is probably in what I can't see there is the difference, I don't know cos I can't see it!
I would love to watch them side by side, I will have to replace the last two CRTs sometime this year, this could be the ticket

thanks
Henrik
Perth, WA
Title: Colorimeter drivers for 64 bit systems
Post by: Serge Cashman on May 20, 2006, 03:47:49 pm
<edit> I was trying to test if LT would work with the Match 3 software and bundled drivers. I don't have a 64 bit system so the fact that it works (in restricted LT mode) doesn't really matter for this discussion.
Title: Colorimeter drivers for 64 bit systems
Post by: danag42 on May 30, 2006, 10:01:54 pm
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But there's a huge snag. There are still no 64 bit drivers available for for my X-rite DTP94 colorimeter which I bought from ColorEyes, bundled with their software.

I find this huge delay in providing 64 bit drivers very strange. When I first enquired, I got 2 conflicting messages. One effectively said, 'there are no plans to develop 64 bit drivers. We have enough headaches with 32 bit drivers." Another reply immediately following, said in effect, 'we are expecting 64 bit drivers from X-Rite soon'.


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If you have the Xrite Optix XR (which is the one you listed) I have the 64 bit drivers for you.  Email me at - info at gartenphotography.com - and Ill foirward the email with the drivers.

They are not released yet, but they've been tested and they work fine.

 

Make sure the subject includes the phrase Luminous Landscape so the spameater won't get it.
Title: Colorimeter drivers for 64 bit systems
Post by: Ray on May 31, 2006, 04:13:15 am
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If you have the Xrite Optix XR (which is the one you listed) I have the 64 bit drivers for you.  Email me at - info at gartenphotography.com - and Ill foirward the email with the drivers.

They are not released yet, but they've been tested and they work fine.

 

Make sure the subject includes the phrase Luminous Landscape so the spameater won't get it.
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Thanks, Dana. I've sent you an email.
Title: Colorimeter drivers for 64 bit systems
Post by: Ray on June 02, 2006, 01:49:14 am
Okay! For those interested, some feedback.

I've installed the driver sent to me from Dana. Installation appears to be successful. Device manager tells me the DTP-94 colorimeter is installed correctly.

I've downloaded and installed the latest software from ColorEyes, V.3.1.07. I've installed the latest driver from Matrox for my P650, V. 1.11.00.114.

Problem is, there's an error when calibrating the calibrator. At some point in the initial stage of calibration, the software asks one to place the colorimeter on a non-reflective black surface. I've chosen a surface painted with matte black paint. That's as non-reflective as one can get and works fine with my 32 bit system.

It doesn't work with my 64 bit system and I cannot proceed beyond that point.

Any suggestions?

ps. Perhaps I should give a bit more information. Intel Pentium D 3.00GHz, Win XP 64 bit, 2x76GB Raptors, 2x200GB WD SATA drives. 6GB RAM. Mother board: Asus P5WD2 Premium. No RAID configuration. Monitor: Sony CRT 19" G400, fairly old.
Title: Colorimeter drivers for 64 bit systems
Post by: Serge Cashman on June 03, 2006, 01:28:23 am
I run into the same problem when trying i1 LT with Coloreyes in 32 bit. Which probably means the drivers don't really work.
Title: Colorimeter drivers for 64 bit systems
Post by: Ray on June 03, 2006, 12:24:03 pm
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I run into the same problem when trying i1 LT with Coloreyes in 32 bit. Which probably means the drivers don't really work.
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Not necessarily! The driver might be working perfectly (in fact 'device manager' tells me the DTP94 driver is working okay) but the ColorEyes software might not  support a 64 bit system. The latest Gretag Macbeth software, i1Match 3.6 is advertised as supporting Win XP 64 bit. Unfortunately, having downloaded that software, it doesn't recognise my colorimeter.

Having messed around installing and uninstalling both software and colorimeter several times as well as hooking up the computer to a different monitor, I now find I can't even open the ColorEyes software anymore.  The next stage I suppose is to update the BIOS of my motherboard.
Title: Colorimeter drivers for 64 bit systems
Post by: tived on June 04, 2006, 11:27:47 am
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  The next stage I suppose is to update the BIOS of my motherboard.
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Hi Mate,

Naah, you need swap the tires on your car, buy a new toaster and clap three times with your feet! ;-)

Damn, Ray, my heart goes out to you, i thought you went and bought the iOne? Plaza camera in Perth, still have a few of those Blue Eyes Lacie! i think @ AUD$330
though would have been nice to have coloreyes going.

dumb question but is coloreyes a free download, if so I could try it out for you with the above colormeter

cheers

Henrik
Title: Colorimeter drivers for 64 bit systems
Post by: Ray on June 04, 2006, 12:52:25 pm
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is coloreyes a free download, if so I could try it out for you with the above colormeter

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Hey!, what a great idea, Henrik! Goodonya   . It so happens Integrated-Color have a trial version of their latest software. Good for 7 day or 9 sessions (or vice versa). That would be great if you could try it out. Their site is [a href=\"http://www.integrated-color.com/updates/index.html]here[/url] .

Thanks.

BTW, I cancelled my order for the EyeOne. There appeared to be no stocks in Australia. Kayell couldn't advise me when the next shipment was due, and in any case, I thought I might have been able to save a couple of hundred by getting the LaCie product. Unfortunately LaCie in Australia know nothing about using their Blue Eye with i1Match software, at which point I got confused. The software generally does not contain the colorimeter driver, as far as I see. The drivers are usually included in a separate folder on the software disc. LaCie do not include 64 bit drivers in their package, so I presume that the i1Match v3.6 software does include a 64 bit driver. Is this the case?
Title: Colorimeter drivers for 64 bit systems
Post by: danag42 on June 06, 2006, 09:40:32 pm
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Okay! For those interested, some feedback.

I've installed the driver sent to me from Dana. Installation appears to be successful. Device manager tells me the DTP-94 colorimeter is installed correctly.

I've downloaded and installed the latest software from ColorEyes, V.3.1.07. I've installed the latest driver from Matrox for my P650, V. 1.11.00.114.

Problem is, there's an error when calibrating the calibrator. At some point in the initial stage of calibration, the software asks one to place the colorimeter on a non-reflective black surface. I've chosen a surface painted with matte black paint. That's as non-reflective as one can get and works fine with my 32 bit system.

It doesn't work with my 64 bit system and I cannot proceed beyond that point.

Any suggestions?


I use Monaco EZ Color with the Monaco Optx XR and have had no problem.  The monitor calibrates, and my prints match my screen as much as can be expected from transmissive to reflective media.  Perhaps the software doesn't like 64 bit.

Try this: Use Compatability Mode in your calibration software and set it to XP.  Since your OS is already XP, I assume that it means 32 bit XP.  

Let us know what happens!

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Title: Colorimeter drivers for 64 bit systems
Post by: tived on June 07, 2006, 04:20:58 am
Ray,

I am using the very setup! blue eye with iMatch 3.6 ....only bought it if it would work and I could test in on my box, and no problemo!
I am very pleased with it.

I doubt, that Lacie would acknowlede this officially (they are drones! not made to think independently!nor as a collection! sorry long story!) Anyway, it does work on my daughters life! head on the block
I can calibrate both my two dell on windows xp x64!!! and they are beautiful (if that is possible!) ;-) besides I wouldn't tell you this if it wasn't - would you like me to post you a screen grap! email me! I understand your hesitation!

Henrik
Title: Colorimeter drivers for 64 bit systems
Post by: Ray on June 07, 2006, 08:49:39 am
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...besides I wouldn't tell you this if it wasn't - would you like me to post you a screen grap! email me! I understand your hesitation!
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Henrik,
I never doubted that you are telling me like it is. It's just that my experience with computers makes me wary of new products, especially when they are not officially endorsed and trumpeted by the seller. For all I know, there may be some quirk in my system or conflict that might be cause the problem. If I were to buy a LaCie Blue Eye and for some 'not understood' reason it didn't work, I would have no recourse for a refund if the supplier never claimed it would work on a 64 bit system. For this reason, I'd prefer to pay a bit more for a ColorEyes Display 2 with i1Match 3.6 software which does claim to support 64 bit.

I'm still waiting for a reply from ColorEyes support regarding this issue.
Title: Colorimeter drivers for 64 bit systems
Post by: Ray on June 07, 2006, 09:36:32 am
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Try this: Use Compatability Mode in your calibration software and set it to XP.  Since your OS is already XP, I assume that it means 32 bit XP. 
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Dana,
I don't see any 'compatibility mode' option in the software, but thanks for the suggestion.
Title: Colorimeter drivers for 64 bit systems
Post by: tived on June 08, 2006, 04:39:45 am
Hi Ray,

sorry that I came across a lot harsher then I did not intend that to be the case, please accept my apology!

I tried running the trail version of coloreyes from the website you gave me, with no luck.

My Lacie Blue eye, come up in device properties as Gretag Macbeth display 2, I guess if you buy the real macoy then there is no doubt.

did you have a version of color eyes that is 64bit capable? Hmm, like to try that!

Ray, once again I am really sorry if I have in anyway offended you

Henrik
Title: Colorimeter drivers for 64 bit systems
Post by: Ray on June 08, 2006, 11:58:05 am
Hey! Mate!, you haven't offended me at all. I've just sent you a PM.
Title: Colorimeter drivers for 64 bit systems
Post by: Jeromee on July 08, 2006, 06:14:10 pm
Hi Ray,

I am in a same situation as you : owner of a ColorEyes Display+ X-Rite DTP94, and not being able to profile my display on XP 64.

My PC runs an XP 32 / XP 64 dual boot. My first try was therefore to assign my ColorEyes profile made under XP 32 as the default system profile of XP 64 (of course not using the Video LUT Loader since it crashes), expecting some little improvement in color display.

It did not worked at all, as if XP 64 were totally ignoring this system profile. and I had to live in XP 64 with a very unpleasant display look (ugly whitish).

I then downloaded and installed Eye One Match 3.6.1 software, expecting to get something of it, like a 64-bit DTP 94 driver for instance, which I didn't get, but instead I had the very good surprise to have my ColorEyes XP 32 profile now properly loaded by XP 64. Apparently Eye One Match installs some LUT Loader that is missing in XP 64.

I should check now if the overall system is reliable from a colorimetric point of view, i.e. if the same picture is displayed "almost the same" in both OS (it seems so at first sight).
Title: Colorimeter drivers for 64 bit systems
Post by: Serge Cashman on July 08, 2006, 07:59:55 pm
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Apparently Eye One Match installs some LUT Loader that is missing in XP 64.

It does. Without an LUT loader there's no point assigning a profile (unless you don't use LUT adjustments during calibration, like when calibrating to native white point and gamma).
Title: Colorimeter drivers for 64 bit systems
Post by: Ray on July 13, 2006, 10:38:05 pm
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I then downloaded and installed Eye One Match 3.6.1 software, expecting to get something of it, like a 64-bit DTP 94 driver for instance, which I didn't get, but instead I had the very good surprise to have my ColorEyes XP 32 profile now properly loaded by XP 64. Apparently Eye One Match installs some LUT Loader that is missing in XP 64.

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Jeromee,
Well, done! Is everything now working as it should? Have you had time to evaluate and compare profiles?

I resisted installing a dual boot, partly because a new copy of Win XP Pro is not free, partly because I'm always fearful of hassles taking up a lot of my time when I mess around with computers (I like to put a value on my time), partly because the performance of the full 64 bit system has some advantages which I didn't want to lose, such as use of 6GB of RAM, faster operation in PS and full 16x burning of DVDs (which doesn't occur on the same model of drive with the same discs on my 32 bit system) and partly because I never realised it would be possible to segue from a 32 bit installed profile to 64 bit.

Anyway, I received my 'Eye One Display 2' yesterday, downloaded the latest i1Match 3.6.1 software, and now have my 64 bit system calibrated and running smoothly. First impressions are, the accuracy of the match between screen and print is at least as good as the match I got with my 32 bit system (but I've had enough of pixel-peeping for a while   ). The 64 bit Epson drives for the 7600 work flawlessly and so does Qimage.

I also pixked up a LaCie Big Disk 500GB USB 2.0 external hard drive. With 500GB already installed internally on my 64 bit system, I should now have enough space to organise most of my photos. Of course I use DVDs as back-up.
Title: Colorimeter drivers for 64 bit systems
Post by: tived on July 15, 2006, 11:31:59 pm
Hi Ray,

great to hear you are up and running again in full color ;-)

cheers

Henrik
A Dane Down Under
On the west coast ;-)
in the most remote capital village in the southern end of this planet ;-)
Title: Colorimeter drivers for 64 bit systems
Post by: Ray on July 16, 2006, 08:14:20 pm
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Henrik
A Dane Down Under
On the west coast ;-)
in the most remote capital village in the southern end of this planet ;-)
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Hey! It's good to get away from it all, isn't it?  
Title: Colorimeter drivers for 64 bit systems
Post by: danag42 on July 31, 2006, 10:19:09 am
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Dana,
I don't see any 'compatibility mode' option in the software, but thanks for the suggestion.
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The Compatability mode is in Windows, not the program.  Go to the place you start the software from, either the shortcut in the Programs menu or the desktop icon.  Right-click the shortcut instead of left-click, and you will see a tab called Compatability.  Turn it on and select Windows XP.

This can be done for any program on your machine.  It's very useful.
Title: Colorimeter drivers for 64 bit systems
Post by: Ray on July 31, 2006, 06:23:13 pm
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Right-click the shortcut instead of left-click, and you will see a tab called Compatability.  Turn it on and select Windows XP.

This can be done for any program on your machine.  It's very useful.
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Darn! This is what happens when one is not fully computer literate. It's too late now, however. My i1 Display 2 has done the job.