Measure Printed Samples

Load a CxF/X-4 library file and measure the printed sample. The CxF/X-4 color in this file that is most similar to the measurement will be highlighted automatically. You can easily find alternatives to the best match because the colors are sorted by dE and it is indicated whether they are out of tolerance. Spectral curves, Lab charts, colorimetric data and metamerism indexes allow the color deviations to be inspected precisely.

Select the tool.
Load a collection of spot color definitions (CxF/X-4 library):
- Click and select a CxF/X-4 file. Hold the Shift or Ctrl key pressed down to select multiple files.
- Use and to successively load all CxF/X-4 files available in the current folder.
- Drag a CxF/X-4 file onto the ORIS CxF Toolbox dialog.
The colors in this file will be listed under CxF/X-4 References.
Optional: Click to modify the default settings for this function.
Use the Colorimetry options to change the delta E tolerance and the formula for calculating color differences.

The options under CxF/X-4 References Columns allow you to add more information to the spot color list. The delta E formulas selected there will not be used for calculating color differences.
Click and measure the printed sample.
Or click to load a measurement file if you have used a measurement device which is not connected or not supported.

The CxF/X-4 library colors are compared with the measurement and sorted by delta E. The best matching color with the lowest delta E value is selected automatically and appears at the top of the list. You can click the column headers to sort the list differently.

Delta E values are green if the color differences are within the tolerance limits, otherwise red.
To compare the color deviations in detail, take a look at the various charts and tables. The two large color boxes on the right allow you to assess the color difference visually.
Measure additional samples.

It is advisable to add the matching CxF/X-4 colors to the list of CxF/X-4 Certification Targets.