Model # ccn-cc
ColorCert Desktop Tools
For Print Specification and Process Control
- Real-time print process control on press
- Complete job specification workflow for color, metrics, and tolerances
- Ink room quality assurance with connectivity to InkFormulation software
Overview
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Specifications
Support
Resources
Videos
Process Control for Packaging Workflows
ColorCert Desktop Tools enable complex packaging workflows to ensure accurate, repeatable color between jobs, across the plant, and around the globe. This specialized solution is designed to help manage a range of inks, printing technologies, and substrates to ensure on-target color and print quality across various shifts and sites.
Built For Packaging Quality Control
ColorCert Desktop Tools fits the specific needs of the packaging industry by defining the targets and specifications for both process and spot color printing. It supports specialty packaging color quality metrics such as ink strength, opacity, dot gain, and many others allowing you to align process control with common packaging practices.
Aligns Prepress and Pressroom
ColorCert Desktop Tools facilitates a connected production workflow allowing the same ICC/CGATS print characterization files to be used in defining color targets. And if re-formulation is necessary, ColorCert’s integration with X-Rite’s InkFormulation software empowers the inkroom to take corrective action quickly and efficiently.
Connected with Production Workflows
ColorCert Desktop Tools integrates with in-line and near-line XRGA-equipped measurement systems such as Intellitrax2 Pro and AVT Spectralab for greater production efficiency.
A True End-to-End Solution
Covers every aspect of color quality control in all steps of the packaging workflow, from specification through pre-media to ink room and pressroom.
Comprehensive Analysis Capabilities
Monitor color quality during production to detect problems early, reduce rework, and enable more jobs on press per shift.
Compliance to Specifications
Provides actionable feedback on color performance to assure the job is printed to customer specifications.
ColorCert Desktop Tools
Specification
Design/Premedia
Formulation
Production
Quality Control
This online course consists of 24 modules to train both new and existing ColorCert users on the all-new ColorCert 5.0 interface.
The importance of color cannot be overstated. Join our webinar to learn how brands that implement a Digital Print Quality Program can drive continuous improvement with their suppliers.
Specifications
| Available Disk Space | 1 GB or Greater |
| Color Differences | ∆E, ΔEcmc, ΔE94, ΔE00, ΔDensity, ΔLab, ΔLCh, ΔCIE Whiteness, ∆Brightness (TAPPI452), ΔStrength (SUM), ΔStrength (WSUM), ΔStrength (XYZ Auto), ΔStrength (XYZ Mean K/S), ∆Opacity, ∆Gloss, ∆MBR, w∆L, w∆Ch, ∆TVI (Dot Gain) |
| Color Spaces | CIE L*a*b*, CIE L*C*h*(ab), CIE L*C*h*(uv), CIE XYZ, CIE xyY, CIE Luv |
| Configuration Options | Manager, Pressroom, Inkroom, QA |
| Connectivity | USB, Bluetooth, WiFi (eXact 2) |
| Databases | SQLite, MS SQL Server 2016 (Minimum) |
| Display Resolution | 1400 x 900 or Greater |
| Illuminants | A, B, C, D50, D55, D65, D75, F2, F7, F11, UL35 |
| Import/Export Format | CxF, MIF, XTF, CGATS, ICC |
| Internet Connection | Yes, Used for Activation (Offline Activation Available) and Communication to Repository Server, Scorecard Server, and PantoneLIVE. Proxy configuration is available within the software application preferences. |
| Languages Supported | English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Finnish, Czech, Japanese, Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional, Vietnamese, and Korean |
| Macintosh | macOS 13 (Ventura), macOS 14 (Sonoma), macOS 15 (Sequoia); Intel or Apple Silicon |
| Measurement Conditions | Reflectance, M0, M1, M2, M3, SPIN, SPEX |
| Memory | 4 GB or Greater |
| NetProfiler Support | Yes |
| Observers | 2 degree, 10 degree |
| PantoneLIVE Support | Yes |
| Processor | 1 GHz; 2 GHz Recommended |
| Security | System Administrator Rights Required for Installation Only |
| Supported Devices | eXact, eXact 2, Ci6x |
| Windows | Windows® 10 (64 Bit), Windows® 11 (64 Bit; Intel Only) |
Support
Resources
Videos
Introduction to the ColorCert Ecosystem
Learn about the various components of the ColorCert ecosystem including QA tools, Pressroom tools, and the Scorecard server.
ColorCert: Installation and Configuration
This video will guide you through installing, licensing, and configuring ColorCert for the first time.
X-Rite: Your Color Management Solution Provider
Let X-Rite be your single supplier for efficient color management solutions. Streamline workflows and avoid compatibility issues by choosing our comprehensive ecosystem of tools.
ColorCert: Moving Licenses
This video shows the process of transferring a ColorCert license from one workstation to another.
ColorCert: Building a Job in 30 Seconds
The ColorCert job wizard can bring efficiency to your workflow. This video demonstrates how to build a job in 30 seconds.
ColorCert: The Job Wizard
This video demonstrates how to use the ColorCert job wizard to bring efficiency to your job building workflow.
