X-Rite eXact Spectrophotometer (Original)

X-Rite eXact™ Spectrophotometer

Measuring the Color Network from Ink Kitchen to Pressroom — Completely Customizable

eXact can be set up to position key elements in the order most likely to be needed by individual users, including press operators and operations managers, giving users instant access to the tools they need — often in a single click — via a color touchscreen GUI. This improves operator productivity, removes opportunity for human error, and results in increased color accuracy.

BestMatch™

With eXact’s BestMatch function, press operators can more easily keep ink colors on target even before color shifts are visible. With a single click, operators see density information along with recommendations for adjusting ink to achieve the best match throughout the press run — reducing waste and rework.

Built for Ink Labs, QC Labs, and the Pressroom

• Measures M0, M1, M2, and M3 (polarized) simultaneously in under 1 second
• 45°:0° ring illumination geometry per ISO 13655:2017 for consistent, repeatable readings
• Direct access to Pantone libraries, with optional PantoneLIVE license for cloud-based spot color
• Optional Auto-Scan strip reading for press-side scanning up to 44″ (1,120mm)
• NetProfiler-embedded support keeps fleets of instruments in agreement across your production floor
• G7®, ISO, PSO, and Japan Color workflow support built in

Choose Your Tier:

eXact Basic — reflection densitometer with pass/fail tolerancing, ideal for quick QC checks. eXact Standard — full colorimetric and density measurement with spot color and Pantone support. eXact Advanced — adds Paper Indices, Metamerism, Color Strength, Opacity, and ΔE trend analysis for ink labs managing color from kitchen to press. Add eXact Xp to any tier for non-polarized measurement on film, plastic, and foil.

Download the full eXact spec sheet (PDF)

X-Rite continues to manufacture and support the original eXact, but if your shop is ready for Mantis™ video targeting, onboard Wi-Fi, and non-contact measurement, see our X-Rite eXact 2 listing for the latest generation.