X Write Ink Formula v6 – Professional Ink Formulation

X Write Ink Formula v6 – Software Overview

X Write Ink Formula v6 is a professional ink formulation and color-matching application built for ink laboratories, textile printers, packaging converters, and industrial print environments. It combines spectral color science with practical batch management to deliver consistent, production-ready ink recipes.

Designed to integrate with spectrophotometers and RIP/press profiles, X Write v6 streamlines the workflow from color target measurement to final batch production while maintaining cost control and regulatory traceability.

Key Features

• Advanced spectral color matching using measured LAB values and spectral curves.
• Recipe creation & optimization with predictive mix calculations and iterative adjustments.
• Spectrophotometer integration for automatic target measurement and validation.
• Batch calculation & scaling for accurate production quantities.
• Cost estimation including raw material consumption and per-batch pricing.
• Versioning & formula control with change logs and approval workflows.
• Inventory management for pigments, carriers, additives, and solvents.
• Printer/press simulation and substrate-specific adjustments.
• Regulatory & safety records (MSDS links, compliance notes, labeling data).

Compatible Devices & Workflows

• Spectrophotometers: X-Rite, Techkon, Barbieri, Datacolor (via drivers).
• Print workflows: textile, packaging, industrial inkjet, flexo, offset simulations.
• Lab hardware: scales, dispensers, mixers for automated batching.
• ERP/IMS systems: export/import for inventory and purchasing integration.
• RIP & press profiles: ICC and spectral profile compatibility for simulation.

How It Works

Measure a color target with a spectrophotometer, import the measurement into X Write v6, and use the spectral engine to propose a formulation. Adjust concentrations, run virtual simulations for substrate and press conditions, then scale the recipe to the desired batch size with cost and inventory checks. Validate the match by re-measuring a lab drawdown and apply version control before authorizing production.

The software automates many iterative steps, reducing trial batches and accelerating time-to-approval for new colors.

Options & Settings

• Mixing tolerances: precision thresholds for lab batching.
• Substrate profiles: presets for paper, film, textile, and coated stocks.
• Environmental corrections: temperature and humidity compensation.
• Unit systems: metric/imperial conversion and rounding rules.
• Approval workflows: multi-user sign-off and audit trails.
• Export formats: PDF reports, CSV recipes, XML API for MIS systems.

Benefits

• Faster color matches with fewer physical iterations.
• Reduced material waste and lower formulation costs.
• Traceable formula versions and compliant documentation.
• Improved consistency across production lines and substrates.
• Seamless integration with lab instruments and business systems.

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