Can't create new color profile

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Can't create new color profile

I just got a new 15" MBP with the hi res matte screen. I launched the color calibration in expert mode. When I tried to save the new profile, I got an error message that said the color profile couldn't be saved. Why is this and how can I calibrate the display. I use it for correcting images and need an accurate color profile. Thanks

Mac Book Pro 2.66, Mac OS X (10.6.4), 15" hi res matte display. 2.66 ghz i7 chip

Posted on Oct 30, 2010 9:18 AM

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Answer 1

Oct 30, 2010 10:51 AM in response to Ed Colman

http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?path=Mac/10.6/en/8482.html

http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13727_7-10384201-263.html

Message was edited by: leroydouglas

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andyBall_uk

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Oct 30, 2010 10:50 AM in response to Ed Colman

Hi Ed

are you logged in as an admin user on the mac?

Profiles here are stored in /Library/ColorSync/Profiles/Displays/ and Home/Library/ColorSync/Profiles

so I'd look at whether or not you've write permission for those folders.

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Ed Colman Author

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Oct 30, 2010 8:43 PM in response to andyBall_uk

I am the only user on this Mac. I am logged in as admin. There are no profiles in the library.

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Ed Colman Author

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Oct 30, 2010 9:02 PM in response to leroydouglas

I read that article and wondered if this is an issue with me. When I go to the System Profiler and look for the vendor ID for my display, I can't seem to find it. I also looked in the System folder and found the missing profile the author describes. I have a Hi Res Matte Widescreen display how do I find the Vendor ID? This is very frustrating.

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Ed Colman Author

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Nov 1, 2010 10:23 PM in response to Ed Colman

Went to the Apple store for another issue and mentioned this to the Genius, Jon. As your car behaves at the mechanic, I was able to create new profiles in the store. I actually use SuperCal to calibrate the display, but everything is running fine now. Thanks everyone.

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