diff --git a/NEWS.md b/NEWS.md
index b0c6d5bf1..b9cb93f7c 100644
--- a/NEWS.md
+++ b/NEWS.md
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
-[Printrun - UNRELEASED]
-=======================
+Printrun - 1.6.0
+================
 
 New Features
 ------------
diff --git a/printrun/printcore.py b/printrun/printcore.py
index b54e7500f..b240c8220 100644
--- a/printrun/printcore.py
+++ b/printrun/printcore.py
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@
 # You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
 # along with Printrun.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
-__version__ = "2015.03.10"
+__version__ = "1.6.0"
 
 from serialWrapper import Serial, SerialException, PARITY_ODD, PARITY_NONE
 from select import error as SelectError