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The Epson PIM (Print Image Matching) format
Print Image Matching allows print style commands to
be integrated into each digital image. This information
is defined by the camera at the time the picture is
taken. This makes it the first system of its kind in the
world. The printers and their advanced driver software
give the photographer total control over the print
quality. He can make the settings using the figures, or
use the fully-automatic printing function based on the
PIM settings in the camera.
The industry standard ExifPrint is based on PIM and
makes this system easier to use. Print Image Match-
ing II offers additional setting parameters and enables
you to achieve optimum printing results when used in
combination with ExifPrint.
Print Image Matching II mode allows you to transfer
the PIM II data along with the images to a computer or
directly to a printer, which means it is possible to print
directly from the camera’s memory card. The PIM II
commands in the image determine how the data will
be processed by the printer driver software.
In this way, the Print Image Matching II data in digital
images represents information that was previously
missing. It therefore provides users with an additional
option for defining print quality instructions.
However, the PIM II information can only be pro-
cessed by a PIM II-compatible printer. There are
printers that can be used with or without a computer.
For use with a computer, the printer driver must have
PIM II support. The PIM II software also has to be
installed, so that the information in the digital camera
image file’s JPEG header can be read. For use without
a computer, no additional software is required. It is
sufficient to insert the memory card into a PIM II-
compatible printer and run the print. PIM II technology
ensure seamless interaction between digital cameras
and printers and therefore optimum quality printed
pictures as an end result.
Installing the enclosed software
3 CD-ROMs (L) are included with the
LEICA DIGILUX 2. They are:
CD 1: LEICA Digital Camera Software
CD 2: SilverFast®DC SE 6 for Leica
CD 3: Adobe®Photoshop®Elements 2
CD1, LEICA Digital Camera Software, contains the
following programs:
1.a ACDSee®6.0 PowerPack for Windows ®
This package comprises ACDSee®6,
ACD FotoCanvas®2.0, ACD FotoAngelo®2.0,
and ACD FotoSlate®3.0.
1.b ACDSee®1.68 for Macintosh®
2. LEICA USB Remote Control Software
This program offers the opportunity to remotely
control the LEICA DIGILUX 2 from a computer via
a USB connection. In this connection, the
pictures are immediately loaded on to the com-
puter’s hard disk. This means that almost un-
limited storage space is available. Furthermore,
this program can also be used to automatically
operate the camera with interval and timer
control. Moreover, the user’s name can be stored
in the camera so that it is saved in the file infor-
mation photographer field for every picture taken.
3. Apple®QuickTime®(supplied only for Windows ®
because it is part of the operating system in
Macintosh®computers)
This program is needed to reproduce the audio
and video files created by the LEICA DIGILUX 2.
