Description of X-Rite Color iQC Basic – Professional Color Management and Quality Control

• Get a handle on color quality once and for all with X-Rite Color iQC – the professional software solution for color measurement and quality control that ensures consistent and accurate results throughout the production process.
  
  Whether you work with packaging, prints, or textiles, Color iQC allows you to measure and control colors at a highly professional level. The software provides an overview and precisely answers the question everyone asks: "Is the color good enough?" – and gives you a clear answer: OK or not OK, measured in Delta E values.
  
  

  Measure Directly Against Your Approved Color Samples

  
  You can measure your customers' physical color samples or receive them digitally. The color samples are stored in the software with names, dates, and other relevant information and serve as a fixed reference in further production.
  
  During printing, the operator simply retrieves the reference sample and receives an objective answer on how close the current result is to the desired appearance – with color deviation expressed in Delta E. The system is flexible and allows individual tolerances for different materials – for example, fine white paper can be set to Delta E 2.5, while brown corrugated cardboard can be allowed up to 4.0.
  
  

  Integrate Pantone Live for Maximum Precision

  
  If you wish to work with the Pantone system, you can purchase Pantone Live, which integrates the entire Pantone database into the software. This provides a consistent color reference across design, production, and finished product – all measured with calibrated and certified instruments.
  
  

  Globally Recognized – Local Support

  
  X-Rite has over 60 years of experience in color quality and offers global support with over 40 certified partners worldwide. You gain access to training, technical assistance, calibration, ISO certification, and continuous updates – all with one goal: to ensure your colors are spot on, every time.

• Choose the Right Software Version

  
  Color iQC is available in three different versions—each with its own features and purposes. Here's a quick overview to help you choose the version that suits your needs.
  
  Basic
  - A simple and limited version of Color iQC, offering the ability to:
  - Measure colors with selected types of instruments
  - Compare a reference color with a new measurement
  - Receive digital measurements via email (CxF files)
  - Visualize data with color charts
  
  The Basic version is ideal for smaller needs where basic comparison is sufficient.
  
  Professional
  - The complete version that supports all functions of Color iQC. It includes features such as:
  - Full support for all types of instruments
  - The ability to set up advanced quality criteria
  - Integration with Pantone Live
  - Job management, measurement history, reports, and full data logging
  
  See the full comparison in the attached PDF: Color iQC – Basic vs. Professional.
  
  Manager
  The Manager version is identical to Professional but without the ability to connect a measuring instrument. It is developed for management and administration and typically used for:
  - Analysis and evaluation of color data
  - Review of production data and measurement results
  - System configuration and maintenance
  - The Manager version is not used in actual production but as a management tool to ensure color quality and oversight.