Welcome to the Color Inspector
Currently, the tool works in a limited version. However, it allows you to load and browse libraries that have been saved in CxF format (including CxF / X4). The program allows you to convert different units and also performs basic conversion to the preferences defined in the RBG profile and CMYK along with Roundtrip error calculation.
Libraries and Palettes
Color samples can be organized into groups called Libraries and Pallets.
Use Libraries to store samples that are master color references, and use palettes to define the specific application of that color for a given print process that can not match the master reference. For example, The master Reference for "ChromaChecker Pink" is stored in ChromaChecker Library. But that Master sample is hard to reproduce because it is out of the typical gamut when printed on offset press using coated paper. It is required to define a color variant of the pink dedicated for specific printing conditions: e.g. Offset press/coated paper. This provides a new reference for this print process which will meet expectations.
Spot color definitions for Print Inspector
Print Inspector Track preferences allow a user to define what palette or library to use for spot color matching. The user may specify if data existing in the measurement file (some 3rd party systems handle such feature) or Color Inspector is the source. If so there is a possibility to select default Library and default Palette to search reference values. Palette has higher priority so the system will start to look for a reference in Palette if none exist then Library will be the source. That provides a lot of flexibility.
Creating Color Libraries or Palettes
You can import a Library or Palette or use Capture to take readings of the master color/swatch to use as a reference. This can be checked during production to ensure the quality tolerances are being met.
Example 3rd party application (X-Rite eXact Manager, X-Rite i1Profiler, Alwan Print Verifier, Babel Color Patch Tool) but our CC Capture application will offer this very soon.
Unique Color Inspector Features:
- Virtual Spot Print w LUTs fine-tuning option
- Spot Variator: Snowflake and Grid options
- Virtual Check Color Library at custom Lighting Condition
