eXact™ 2

eXact 2 Benefits for Commercial Printers and Packaging Converters

• Measure paper and flexible film substrates with a single device.
• Zoom in on the measurement area to inspect patches, analyze dot gain, and read plates.
• Save an image of a color measurement for compliance.
• Get to make-ready color in less time, saving wasted substrate and ink.
• Maximize press output across a shift with built-in scanning.
• Manage a fleet of devices with real-time insight, firmware downloads, and NetProfiler status updates using X-Rite Link.

Check out our eXact 2 Blog for Printers and Converters for more information about the eXact 2 features that are most important to you. 

eXact 2 Benefits for Ink Suppliers

• Clearly communicate color data to printers and converters and formulate fast, accurate recipes.
• Prevent wet ink contamination with non-contact measurement.
• Formulate and proof inks for a wider variety of substrates, including flexible film, with a switchable polarization filter.
• Simultaneously measure all measurement conditions described in ISO 13655:2017: M0, UV included; M1 (method 2), D50; M2, UV excluded; M3 – Polarization.
• Use the same model for all projects, regardless of substrate.
• Formulate accurate ink, use leftover inks and press returns, and reduce waste with close integration with X-Rite’s InkFormulation Software.

Read our eXact 2 Blog for Ink Suppliers to learn more about the eXact 2 features that matter for you.

eXact 2 Comprehensive Support and Service

To set up your business for success, every eXact 2 device purchase includes two years of end-to-end protection for assured performance, full visibility, and complete control of your eXact 2 devices with a Service Care Plan, in regions where applicable.

eXact 2 Connectivity

More than just a color measurement tool, eXact 2 is the driving force behind an integrated software and IOT-enabled workflow to evaluate color.

eXact 2 comes with Pantone Master libraries, plus direct access to the dependent libraries via PantoneLIVE, on the device. With this on-board functionality, you can use thousands of the latest standards to meet customer color needs across a large variety of paper, film, and paperboard substrates and stay on top of color trends.

eXact 2 also offers the best formulation and quality control tools and reporting capabilities. With ColorCert software integration, ColorCert job results are displayed instantly on the device, minimizing the need to go to another computer and helping you hit color standards fast. eXact 2 integrates with InkFormulation Software to simplify ink workflows and accelerate color development through better match performance and reduced proofing.

eXact 2 is also compatible with X-Rite Link to manage a fleet of devices. This modern dashboard offers real-time insight into device status and ensures all devices are NetProfiled and ready to go with the latest firmware.