FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 20, 2005

Creo and X-Rite Partner to Deliver Simple, Accurate Color Management for iQsmart1 Professional Scanner

PMA 2005, Orlando, Florida - Creo Inc. (NASDAQ: CREO, TSX: CRE) and X-Rite announce that the award-winning X-Rite MonacoEZcolor" management software will be bundled with the Creo iQsmart1® professional color scanner. This affordable package provides fast, accurate, predictable color throughout the scanning workflow for creative designers and professional photographers. MonacoEZcolor color management software is easy-to-use to produce high quality, ICC color profiles for the iQsmart1 scanner.

"Creo offers the MonacoEZcolor package with the iQsmart1 scanner in order to provide the creative market with the ability to achieve better scans and to control their color and images in-house," said Ziv Argov, director of marketing, Creo. "With this scanner, our goal is to bring proven quality, high productivity, and advanced features to professional creatives. With MonacoEZcolor it becomes the perfect solution for creating an accurate scanner color profile with a certified Q-60 Color Input Target.

"X-Rite is pleased to have a strong relationship with an industry leader like Creo which crosses multiple market segments," said Tom Dlugos, X-Rite director of sales, Imaging Products. "iQsmart1 and MonacoEZcolor are a perfect combination for creative professionals who require smart, color- managed scans for their clients."

About the Creo iQsmart1 scanner
The iQsmart1 professional scanner provides high quality, accurate color management, and maximum productivity. It addresses the needs of the most demanding professional creatives with consistently sharp images, automation, and speed. The scanner uses reliable technology, proven through thousands of iQsmart and EverSmart® scanner installations. High image-density and vivid color are assured in all archiving work through true 16-bit color. The iQsmart1 offers flexibility in scanning originals regardless of image size, thickness, material, or format. It easily scans oversize enlargements, books, and even packages. Automation ensures that the iQsmart1 is easy to use. A streamlined, digital imaging workflow increases quality and productivity, which in turn reduces turnaround time and cost.

About MonacoEZcolor
MonacoEZcolor is the X-Rite award-winning color management application and the premier ICC profiling tool for photographers and graphic designers. The program saves the time, cost and frustration of multiple print jobs by creating custom ICC profiles to compensate for variances in color between input, output and viewing devices. The profiling solution includes the MonacoEZcolor software, MonacoOPTIXXR hardware, Kodak IT8 - 5x7 Reflective target, and Kodak IT8 - 4x5 Transparency target.

MonacoEZcolor is available for iQsmart1 users immediately. For pricing and ordering, visit www.creo.com/iqsmart1.

About X-Rite
X-Rite is a leading provider of color measurement solutions comprised of hardware, software and services for the verification and communication of color data. The company serves a board range of industries, including graphic arts, digital imaging, industrial and retail color matching, and medical. X-Rite is global, with 18 offices throughout Europe, Asia, and the Americas serving customers in over 80 countries.

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About Creo
Creo Inc. is a global company with key strengths in imaging, software, and digital printing plate technology. The leading provider of prepress systems, Creo helps over 25,000 customers worldwide adopt digital production methods which reduce costs, increase print quality and allow them to serve their customers more efficiently. Based on a solid foundation of intellectual property, Creo has an unmatched range of technology solutions that address the needs of commercial, publication, on demand, packaging, and newspaper printers, and creative professionals. Creo product lines include software and hardware for computer-to-plate imaging, systems for digital photography, scanning, and proofing, as well as printing plates and proofing media. Creo also supplies on-press imaging technology, components for digital presses, color servers, and high-speed digital printers.

Based in Vancouver, Canada, Creo reported fiscal 2004 revenue of US$636 million. Creo trades on NASDAQ (CREO) and the TSX (CRE). www.creo.com

Creo Inc.
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