PaintManager^® Software
Internet Update
RapidMatch^® X-5 Spectrophotometer
Paint Shop Interface
PaintManager^® Platform Support

PaintManager^® color management software combines the accuracy and efficiency of computerized color mixing with comprehensive reporting and tracking features—all designed to help managers effectively monitor and manage the productivity and profitability of their paint mixing operation. PPG’s global color database of over two million formulas can be quickly accessed by our PaintManager^® software program. With customizable search options, the paint technician can quickly locate the latest color variant including exterior, bumper, accent and under hood colors—all in one system.

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Frequently Asked Questions 
Color IT Support
VOC User Guide 
Price Control Document 

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Our objective is to deliver fast, reliable color. Internet Update is a utility for PaintManager^® software users to automatically receive updated color formulas, new product information, pricing, and PaintManager^® program updates—what you want, when you need it.

Why Internet Update?

• Monthly formula updates delivered during “off” hours
• Latest PaintManager^® program enhancements
• New products delivered earlier
• More reflectance data to support RapidMatch^® program software functionality
• Two way communication that is secure, fast and reliable

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Frequently Asked Questions
User Guide
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The multi-angle RapidMatch^® X-5 spectrophotometer gives painters the best starting formula quickly. Searches are performed on an even larger database of prime, variant and special field formulas, pointing the user to the most likely “blendable” match. Returned formulas carry a match rating—the lower the match rating, the closer the formula will be to the measured vehicle color. The extensive database of prime, variant and special field variants greatly enhance the success of the RapidMatch^® software.

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Quick Reference Guide
Workflow Poster 
Frequently Asked Questions 
PaintManager^® Platform Support

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The Paint Shop Interface tool is ideal for collision centers wanting to improve their paint operation performance and efficiency. PaintManager^® program software can now interface with a number of body shop management systems to enhance the sharing of critical information between the front office and the paint operation.

Why Paint Shop Interface?

• Transfer repair order details effortlessly from your management system to PaintManager^® software
• Manage your paint shop performance by tracking actual costs
• Maximize the value of your management system investment

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Program Documentation 
Frequently Asked Questions 
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Management System Partners

• A.B.W. Tracker™
• *Auto Claim Solutions Repair Tracker Interactive (RTI)™
• CCC ONE^® Repair Workflow
• Collision Flo
• *CRISMA
• *Mitchell RepairCenter™
• NewEra iAutoFocus™
• NEXSYIS^® NEXconnex™
• *Rome Technologies CompleteShop™
• *SummitCRS

* Denotes two-way communications from the management system to PaintManager software.

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Drivers and Downloads

• *NEW* Mettler Scale Driver (CDM21226_Setup.zip) (.ZIP, 2.3MB)
• *NEW* Mettler Scale Utility Tool (MT_Utility.zip) (.ZIP, 1MB)
• Sartorius Evolution Scale (01_PMA_Evolution_Certified_CDM v2.10.00.zip) (.ZIP, 2MB)
• RapidMatch XI Spectro (RapidMatchXIDriver.zip) (.ZIP, 7KB)
• 02LF Planar Touchscreen Driver (.ZIP, 68 MB) 
• Planar Touchscreen Driver v4.2.2.1 (.ZIP, 2.5 MB)
• ELO Driver v5.2.0 (.ZIP, 9 MB)
• RapidMatch^® X-5 Spectrophotometer (USB 32-bit and 64-bit driver) (.EXE, 1.3 MB)
• Dymo Label Printer 400 and 450 (32-bit driver) (.ZIP, 75 MB)
• Dymo Label Printer 400 and 450 (64-bit driver) (.ZIP, 1.6 MB)
• Lexmark 2600 Series Driver (.ZIP, 47.9 MB)
• Epson Printer Driver (.ZIP, 8.6 MB)
• Color IT Support

Support Documentation

PaintManager^® Software

• Dymo Setup Version 1.0
• Painter User Settings Version 1.0
• Printing an Invoice Version 1.0
• Report Viewer Configuration QRG Version 1.0
• RO Management Version 1.0

RapidMatch^® X-5 Spectrophotometer

• Instrument Guide
• Quick Reference Guide
• Software Guide
• Best Practice Guide
• Best Practice Poster (distributors may order online)
• Instrument Support

Internet Update

• User Guide
• Internet Update Registration
• Simplifying Your Network
• Recommended Tools to Facilitate Network Connectivity
• Recommended PC Security Actions for Mix Room Computers

Paint Shop Interface

• Program Documentation
• Quick Reference Guide
• Auto Claim Solutions Repair Tracker Interactive (RTI)™ Tool Setup
• CCC ONE^® Repair Methods Setup
• NewEra iAutofocus™ Software Setup
• SummitCRS Shop Management Setup
• Mitchell RepairCentre™ Software Setup

PPG does not recommend any one management system. As a convenience, website links are provided to current system partners.

• A.B.W. Tracker™
• *Auto Claim Solutions Repair Tracker Interactive (RTI)™
• CCC ONE^® Repair Workflow
• *Mitchell RepairCenter™
• NewEra iAutoFocus™
• NEXSYIS^® NEXconnex™
• *Rome Technologies CompleteShop™
• *SummitCRS

*Denotes two-way communications from the management system to the PaintManager^® software.

Problems or Questions?

PPG Computer Support HelpDesk
Toll Free: 1-800-647-6050
Email: ColorITSupport@ppg.com

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