x-Rite Color iQC 10.6.1 Overview
X-Rite Color iQC is a comprehensive color quality control software designed for industries including paints & coatings, plastics, textiles, print & packaging, and automotive. It enables precise color measurement, evaluation, and reporting by integrating with X-Rite spectrophotometers to analyze samples against standards, apply tolerances (e.g., CIELAB ΔE), and generate audit trails for supply chain compliance. The software reduces errors in color workflows, automates pass/fail decisions, and supports job-based templates for consistent global operations. Version 9.8.30 (specifically build 9.8.30.5) is a maintenance release from around 2023, focusing on stability fixes like improved data handling for SP/900 series instruments and XML workflow enhancements. As of November 2025, the latest version is 10.8.8.13 (released February 2025), with ongoing updates emphasizing AI-driven automation and cloud integration.
Key Features
- Color Evaluation & Tolerancing: Compares measurements to standards under multiple illuminants (e.g., D65, A); supports custom tolerances, trends, and graphical reports.
- Job Management: Portable jobs with pre-defined templates for materials, processes, and workflows; enables remote data sharing to minimize rework.
- Integration: Seamless with X-Rite devices (e.g., eXact, Ci64); includes audit trails for traceability and compliance (e.g., ISO standards).
- Reporting & Automation: Customizable outputs, error analysis for process adjustments, and tools to identify leading indicators of color deviations.
- Deployment: Standalone or networked; often bundled free with eXact Standard/Pro devices.
