Vintage HP/GretagMacbeth Eye-one Pro spectrophotometer: still sealed

[pharmacist]

Today I received a vintage HP/GretabMacbeth Eye-One Pro, that was still sealed and included a CD-ROM with the older iMatch software.

I will try to install the old software that probably will only work in 32-bit Windows versions, otherwise ArgyllCMS is the way to go

 

[thebestcpu]

Wow, what archeological dig did that come from? I did not even know that Gretag MacBeth partnered with other companies to have names such as HP imprinted on their hardware. I bought an i1 Pro 1 rev B back in 2005, and I recognize all of that hardware in your pictures.

Support lasted longer than you think with the correct version of i1 Profiler.
Here is a link that talks about the latest and last support from an OS and software basis for the i1 Pro 1:
https://www.xrite.com/service-support/i1pro1supportdroppedini1profiler320

The link embedded in that page is no longer available to access the last supported hardware, yet you may have a copy of your own.

I use ArgyllCMS.

John Wheeler

PS - it's due for a calibration

 

[pharmacist]

Unfortunately I can only get hold of an older version of i1Profiler (1.7.1), so looking for the 3.1.1 version. I tested with ArgyllCMS and it worked perfectly. compared to the i1Pro2 with the same target the profile volume is similar using ArgyllCMS so the HP eye-one seems to function properly.

 

[Ink stained Fingers]

Download of the last i1Prifler version supporting the original i1Pro spectro is possible here - PC or Mac version

https://xritephoto.com/ph_product_overview.aspx?ID=2630&Action=Support&SoftwareID=2107

The actual spectro acts as license dongle on XRite software, licence data can be transferred from one spectro to another - e.g. from an older i1Pro to an i1Pro2 or 3.

 

[pharmacist]

Download of the last i1Prifler version supporting the original i1Pro spectro is possible here - PC or Mac version

https://xritephoto.com/ph_product_overview.aspx?ID=2630&Action=Support&SoftwareID=2107

The actual spectro acts as license dongle on XRite software, licence data can be transferred from one spectro to another - e.g. from an older i1Pro to an i1Pro2 or 3.

That link is dead unfortunately. I tried it before......

 

[pharmacist]

The only thing I do not like is the scanning guide that seems to be very basic.....I discovered the i1Pro can damage the printed patches during the scanning process.

But there seems to be a better version of this scanning guide in the later versions and I am looking for a good second hand version of it:

Hoping somebody knows where I can get that version of the scanning guide on the above picture or maybe something printed in 3D that does not scratch the paper surface during the scanning process.

 

[thebestcpu]

The only thing I do not like is the scanning guide that seems to be very basic.....I discovered the i1Pro can damage the printed patches during the scanning process.View attachment 17178

But there seems to be a better version of this scanning guide in the later versions and I am looking for a good second hand version of it:

View attachment 17179

Hoping somebody knows where I can get that version of the scanning guide on the above picture or maybe something printed in 3D that does not scratch the paper surface during the scanning process.

Hi @pharmacist
I am familiar with that setup as I do have one.
Here is link to a detailed review by Keith Cooper:
https://www.northlight-images.co.uk/updating-the-eye-one-pro-ruler/

And here is a link to the replacement fixture for the new ruler from B&H
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/759319-REG/X_Rite_421459_EYE_ONE_SCANNING_RULER.html/overview

That is the most important part as what is underneath is just a plastic platform with a clamp and edges that somewhat help to keep the ruler in line with the target.

The key though about the ruler is the mating between the photospectrometer and the little black slider in which it sits (the slider is fixed in the plastic ruler part)

I have included a picture of the slider on my ruler as well as the bottom of the photospectrometer. Note that the pegs in the slider fit right into the holes of the photospectrometer. A nice snug fit which keeps it all off of the target"

Closeup of the slider:

Matching holes on the bottom of the eye-one:

The slider won't work if you Eye-One does not have these holes.

Here it is sitting in the slider:

Here is a picture of the open ruler platform (its hinged to be able to soft sided carrying case. Not much to it.

The back side has some non slip material which is nice if you put the ruler on a hard surface to keep it from slipping.

Hope that helps. If you need any measurements, let me know
John Wheeler

 

[pharmacist]

The scanning table is the same as my i1Pro2, but it is indeed that transparant scanning guide with the black slider I am looking for. the link you gave me I have found myself, but it is no longer available, so I think second hand will be the choice for me.