What Does This Mean for My Business?
If you've received an End-of-Sale notification for your X-Rite Ci6x, Ci52 or Ci4200 spectrophotometer, you may be wondering what it means for your operation today and what steps, if any, you should take next.
While your spectrophotometer may continue to perform reliably, the End-of-Sale announcement signals the beginning of a planned lifecycle transition, particularly in the wake of upcoming regulatory compliance like the Cyber Resiliency Act (CRA). Service and support are expected to continue through the published End-of-Service period, but support capabilities may become increasingly limited over time due to spare-parts availability, component obsolescence, and supply chain constraints.
Now is a good time to start planning your transition.
Consider Your Needs Before You UpgradeFor many organizations, the spectrophotometer itself is only one part of a larger color workflow. As you evaluate your next steps, consider:
An End-of-Sale transition is often an opportunity to look beyond the device and evaluate how color is managed throughout the organization. |
How X-Rite Helps Simplify the TransitionEvery workflow is different. Some organizations need a simple one-for-one Ci6x replacement. Others see this as an opportunity to modernize their color quality processes. Our team can help you:
Many customers choose a phased approach, allowing existing spectrophotometers and newer technologies to coexist as they transition at their own pace. |
How the Upgrade Process Works
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Speak with an X-Rite color expert about your current spectrophotometers and quality requirements. | We'll help you assess your current measurement processes, software, and future business needs. | Based on your workflow and objectives, we'll recommend the Spectura model and software capabilities that best fit your organization. |
Implement your new solution with support, onboarding, and training designed to minimize disruption. |
Take advantage of a modern color measurement platform built for today's workflows and tomorrow's requirements. |
Meet the Future of Color Measurement
For more than 10 years, the Ci52, Ci6x and Ci4200 sphere spectrophotometers have helped manufacturers, suppliers, and quality teams control color with confidence.
Now, the next generation has arrived.
The Spectura Series builds on the proven performance of legacy handheld sphere spectrophotometers while introducing a more connected, scalable, and future-ready approach to color control. With enhanced usability, advanced connectivity, traceable measurement data, and a platform designed to evolve over time, Spectura helps teams do more than measure color. It helps them make faster, more confident color decisions across the entire workflow.
Why Upgrade to Spectura?
Spectura was designed to help organizations move beyond standalone measurements and toward a more efficient, connected color workflow. |
Key Benefits of Spectura over Ci6x
|
Find Your Spectura Upgrade Path
Whether you need simple color verification, connected quality control, or advanced measurement capabilities, there's a Spectura model designed for your workflow.
|
|
S60 |
S62 |
S64 |
|
|
Fast, Simple, Reliable Color Comparison
|
Connected color quality control for everyday production |
Advanced Color Control for Critical Applications
|
|
Recommended For |
|
|
|
|
Key Benefits |
|
|
|
More Than a Replacement. A Step Forward.
You don't have to plan alone. X-Rite can help you transition from your legacy or Ci6x spectrophotometer while addressing today's needs and future goals.
Discover how Spectura can support that next step with connected workflows, traceable data, and a scalable platform for future growth. Plus, explore our current promotions for exclusive opportunities to save on your transition to Spectura.
FAQs
The End-of-Sale announcement means your legacy instrument is approaching the end of its commercial lifecycle. While service and technical support are expected to continue through the announced End-of-Service date, support capabilities may become increasingly limited over time due to spare-parts availability, component obsolescence, and supply chain constraints. We recommend beginning your transition planning now to avoid future disruptions.
No. You can continue using your current instrument during the support period. However, many customers use this transition as an opportunity to budget plan or modernize their color measurement workflow and move to the latest Spectura platform before support limitations become a concern.
By planning ahead, you can avoid unexpected downtime while taking advantage of newer capabilities, improved usability, and enhanced workflow connectivity available with Spectura.
Yes. Spectura was designed to support a smooth transition from the Ci6x family, Ci52 and Ci4200. The Spectura platform can coexist with legacy instruments and is designed to maintain compatibility with existing workflows and historical standards when recommended migration practices are followed.
This allows organizations to adopt new devices while maintaining continuity across products, production sites, and quality programs.
The right replacement depends on how you use your instrument today, and your goals for the future.
- Spectura S60 is ideal for straightforward color comparison and point-of-use measurements.
- Spectura S62 is designed for everyday quality control and connected software workflows.
- Spectura S64 is intended for advanced quality control, tight tolerances, and environments requiring the strongest agreement with benchtop instruments.
An X-Rite color expert can help evaluate your current workflow and recommend the best-fit upgrade path.
Spectura is more than a next-generation handheld spectrophotometer. It is a connected color quality platform designed to help teams make faster, more consistent color decisions across the workflow.
Depending on the model selected, Spectura can provide:- Camera-assisted targeting and streamlined measurement workflows
- Connected software integration
- Measurement traceability through images and metadata
- NetProfiler support
- Enhanced agreement across instruments and locations
- A scalable platform that can grow as quality requirements evolve
The result is a solution that not only replaces a legacy device but also helps improve consistency, efficiency, and confidence throughout the color workflow.
Replacing your instrument is only one part of a successful transition. This is also an opportunity to evaluate whether your current color workflow is meeting your operational and quality objectives.
As you plan your next step, consider:Current Measurement Practices
- Are operators making color decisions directly at the instrument, or would software-guided pass/fail decisions improve consistency?
- Do multiple operators, shifts, or sites need to work from the same standards?
- Are color approvals and quality decisions standardized across your organization?
Software and Workflow Requirements
- Are you using quality control software today, or would a connected workflow provide greater visibility and control?
- Would your team benefit from centralized reporting, audit trails, or digital recordkeeping?
- Are suppliers, production facilities, and quality teams sharing the same color data?
Instrument Fleet and Standardization
- How many legacy instruments are currently in use?
- Should instruments be replaced individually or as part of a broader standardization effort?
- Are different plants or departments using different measurement practices that could be aligned?
Future Business Requirements
- Do you anticipate tighter color tolerances, increased customer requirements, or additional compliance needs?
- Would greater traceability help support customer audits, supplier management, or quality initiatives?
- Are you looking to reduce rework, waste, and color-related production delays?
The Spectura platform was designed to support organizations at different stages of color maturity, from standalone color comparison through connected and advanced quality-control workflows, allowing you to choose the capabilities you need today while providing a path for future growth.
