When your reputation relies on your print quality, accurate, repeatable color control isn’t optional— it’s a necessity. The combination of the eXact 2 Portable Spectrophotometer and MeasureColor Software delivers a robust, integrated solution that empowers print and packaging professionals to achieve precise, repeatable color across jobs, substrates, and devices.
eXact 2: Precision Hardware for Next-Level Color Control
The eXact 2 is X-Rite’s latest handheld spectrophotometer, designed to meet the evolving needs of print and packaging professionals. It features:
- Fast video targeting to ensure the correct spot is measured every time.
- Digital loupe and sync-to-PC capabilities to inspect, check registration, and share measurements.
- Onboard camera with color bar recognition and integrated wheels to seamlessly switch from patch to color bar scanning.
- USB and Wi-Fi connectivity for effortless software integration with MeasureColor.
MeasureColor: QC Software for Optimized Print Processes
MeasureColor is a powerful and flexible color quality control software solution designed to help converters and printers achieve accurate, consistent color across every print run. It includes two modules, MeasureColor Production and MeasureColor Reports, that provides:
- Centralized client/server architecture for easy deployment, updates, and management across multiple locations.
- Real-time production feedback to guide press operators and maintain color accuracy during every run.
- Visual reporting and analysis of print quality data across shifts, presses, and substrates for smarter decision-making.
Smarter Together: How eXact 2 and MeasureColor Elevate Quality Control
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Function |
What It Does |
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Spectral Data Analysis |
eXact 2 captures reflectance data of printed colors, which MeasureColor compares to target standards for consistency across different print runs. |
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Density & Dot Gain Control |
CMYK density readings from eXact 2 enable MeasureColor to monitor dot gain performance and provide operator guidance on how to adjust density to achieve the best color match. |
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Color Bar Scanning |
eXact 2 auto scans color bars allowing MeasureColor to analyze ink balance and print quality in real time. |
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Tolerance Verification |
MeasureColor uses the spectral data captured by the eXact 2 to determine whether a printed sample falls within acceptable tolerances. If a color is out of spec, MeasureColor can suggest corrective actions. |
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Opacity Measurement |
The eXact 2 can measure and report opacity measurements, which MeasureColor can analyze to assess transparency levels in printed materials. This feature is particularly valuable for applications where ink opacity affects final print appearance, such as packaging, labels, and specialty printing. |
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Job Setup & Reporting |
The eXact 2 in combination with MeasureColor uses the collected data to provide reports for quality control for QA and compliance. |
The X-Rite Advantage
Upgrading to eXact 2 is just the beginning. When paired with MeasureColor, you unlock a complete ecosystem for color quality control—one that reduces waste, improves reporting, and enhances every job. Whether you're managing short-run digital jobs or high-volume flexo packaging, this integrated solution helps you work smarter, not harder.
Explore the Total Solution. Master color consistency with X-Rite.
Ready to take your color evaluation to the next level? To learn more about X-Rite color measurement instrumentation for print and packaging applications, get in touch with our Color Experts.
