Description of X-Rite Color iQC Professional – Professional color management and quality control

• Get control of 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 precise results throughout production.
  
  Whether you work with packaging, printed materials, or textiles, Color iQC allows you to measure and control colors at a high professional level. The software provides an overview and precisely answers the question everyone asks: "Is the color good enough?" - and gives you the 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 name, date, and other relevant information and serve as a fixed reference in further production.
  
  In printing, the operator simply retrieves the reference sample and immediately receives an objective answer on how close the current result is to the desired expression – with the color deviation expressed in Delta E. The system is flexible and allows individual tolerances for different materials – for example, nice 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 with color quality and offers global support with over 40 certified partners worldwide. You gain access to training, technical assistance, calibration, ISO certification, and ongoing updates – all with one goal: to ensure your colors are perfect every time.

• Choose the Right Software Version

  
  Color iQC is available in three different versions—each with its own features and purposes. Here is a quick overview to help you choose the version that suits your needs.
  
  Basic
  - A simple and limited version of Color iQC that enables:
  - Color measurement with selected instrument types
  - Comparison between a reference color and a new measurement
  - Receipt of digital measurements via email (CxF files)
  - Visualization of data with color diagrams
  
  The Basic version is ideal for smaller needs where basic comparison is sufficient.
  
  Professional
  - The complete version that supports all functions of Color iQC, including:
  - Full support for all instrument types
  - 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 option to connect a measuring instrument. It is developed for management and administration and is typically used for:
  - Analysis and evaluation of color data
  - Review of production data and measurement results
  - Configuration and maintenance of the system
  - The Manager version is not used in production itself but as a management tool to ensure color quality and oversight.