README.TXT
 

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 Profile Assistant


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 Table of contents

 1. Version upgrade history
 2. Features
 3. Operating System
 4. How to install
 5. Notes
 *About trademarks


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 1. Version upgrade history
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  - Ver.2.2.1     20/04/2010
   - Updated Common API.

  - Ver.2.2.0    15/04/2009
   - Added the support of SD Memory Card.

  - Ver.2.0.1     2008/06/13
   - Added the support of Common API.

  - Ver.2.0.0     2008/01/30
   - Added the support of Windows Vista and 64 bits Windows.

  - Ver.1.4.0     2005/12/27
   - Fixed the problem that the text "Scope" is not fully displayed.

  - Ver.1.3.0     2005/10/11
   - Expanded the range of IP address that can be entered in "Manually enter IP Address." 

  - Ver.1.2.0     2005/07/25
   - Fixed the problem that the text on some buttons is not fully displayed.

  - Ver.1.0.0     2004/12/08
   - New

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 2. Features
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This software lets you store ICC profiles on your printer hard disk or SD Memory Card. You can use an ICC profile for color management, such as matching colors between your monitor and printer or simulating another printers color reproduction. When you print, you can specify an ICC profile using an ID number in the mode setup screen, for Graphic Pro, in the printer driver.


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 3. Operating System
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 Compatible with Windows Me/98/NT4.0/2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista/Server 2008/Server 2008 R2/Windows 7 (English versions).

 Internet Explorer4.0 or greater is required.

Your printer needs to be connected via Parallel, USB or TCP/IP. 
  *You need to install a hard disk or SD Memory Card.
  *USB is not available with Windows 95 and Windows NT4.0.
  *Following models do not support USB connection:
     C5550 MFP/ES2032 MFP/CX 2032MFP

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 4. How to install
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  *Under Windows 7/Server 2008 R2/Server2008/Vista/Server 2003/XP/2000/NT4.0 you must have administrative rights.

 (1) Double-click "SETUP.EXE."
 (2) The "Welcome" screen appears. Click "Next."
 (3) Check "Installation folder" and click "Next."
 (4) Check "Program folder name" and click "Next."

 For instructions on how to use Profile Assistant, please refer to the On-line Help.


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 5. Notes
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 1. Without administrative rights, Windows 7/Server 2008 R2/Server 2008/Vista/Server 2003/XP/2000/NT4.0 cannot communicate with a printer connected to a local port.

 2. During installation, you may see the message "Initialization of parallel class driver failed." If this appears, reboot your PC before using Profile Assistant.

 3. If you upgrade your operating system from Windows Me/98/95 to NT4/2000/XP, you need to upgrade Profile Assistant too.


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 * About trademarks
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Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, Windows Server and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. 
SD Memory Card is a trademark of SD Association.
Company names and product names referred in this document are registered trademarks or trademarks of individual companies.


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