I1profiler 311 Review
Its importance stems from one key fact:
– Seamless switching between i1Pro 2, i1Pro 3, i1Display Pro, and i1Studio.
i1Profiler 311 is sensitive to USB bandwidth. Do not plug your i1 device into a generic USB-C dongle. Plug it directly into a USB-A port on your motherboard or use the Apple Thunderbolt 3 to USB-A adapter. Disable USB selective suspend in Windows Power Options. i1profiler 311
For printer profiling, you previously had to manually position the i1Pro on a ruler-like strip. i1Profiler 311 introduced an "Assisted Mode" for the i1Pro 3:
However: If you own an i1Pro 3 Plus or i1Studio, you cannot use v311. Those devices require firmware v4.0+. Always check the X-Rite hardware compatibility matrix. Its importance stems from one key fact: –
These profiles ensure that the colors seen on a monitor are accurately represented in printed output, maintaining consistency from screen to print. Key Features of i1Profiler
| | Update | |--------------|-------------| | Bug fixes | – Fixed crash when generating certain printer charts on macOS 10.15. – Resolved i1Display Pro USB connection drop on Windows after sleep. – Corrected patch measurement order for i1iO table. | | Hardware compatibility | – Full support for i1Pro 3 Plus (larger aperture). – i1Studio integration for LED-based print measurement. | | Operating system | – Officially supports macOS Catalina (10.15) with notarization. – Drops support for macOS 10.12 (Sierra) and older. | | Performance | – Faster patch recognition for printed charts. – Reduced memory usage for large printer profiles (>2000 patches). | Plug it directly into a USB-A port on
: This is the last version to recognize 1st Gen i1Pro devices for both software licensing and measurements.
Refined the internal Lookup Table (LUT) generation for smoother grayscale gradients and more accurate shadow detail reproduction.