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    What You Need to Know About Trading in

    Your Old Spectrophotometer

    ©Copyright Datacolor. All rights reserved. Datacolor is a registered trademark of Datacolor.


    The Ultimate Guide to Trading-In Your Old Spectrophotometer
    Maybe you already have a trusty spectrophotometer that has
    supported you throughout your entire color management
    journey. But how do you know that it’s still putting in its
    best work? That it’s still measuring accurately? Is it working
    slower than it used to? If you purchased a service contract
    with your instrument, is it still active? If color precision and
    consistency are important to your business, then ensuring
    that your instrument is continually performing up to standard
    is a must.

    Datacolor is committed to optimizing your color management


    workflow and helping you get a competitive edge with the
    latest features and functionality. Whether you currently own
    a Datacolor instrument or you’re considering switching from
    one of our competitor’s instruments, here’s everything you
    need to know about trading in with us.

    What You Get When Using Datacolor Solutions

    For us, it’s not only about selling color management instruments, software and services. It’s about
    providing an end-to-end solution for your color challenges. Hardware, software, applications, data
    communication, and global service – these are all critical components of a total color management
    system.

    Measure Analyze & Visual


    Formulate
    & Control Communicate Assess

    Performance monitoring, application support, hardware services, education/training

    What sets us apart is our seamless integration of these different functions to make sure everything
    is totally managed. This “one-stop-shop” system is designed to provide full workflow support with a
    comprehensive suite of products. With our solutions, you can do anything from color formulation, to
    quality control, to color performance monitoring, and much more. Not to mention, our technologies
    can measure the color of things you probably didn’t think could be measured. Check out our video
    to see some of our applications—from the traditional to the unexpected.

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    If you have a non-Datacolor instrument…

    Change isn’t always easy, but it’s easier with us. Whether your reason for trading in is an expired
    service contract, or deteriorating instrument performance after many years of accurate color control,
    rest assured, you’ll be in good hands with Datacolor. Here are some top reasons why a major paint
    manufacturer and thermoplastics manufacturer switched to Datacolor:

    • Increased speed
    • Straightforward and easy to use
    • Fast and reliable support
    • High inter-instrument agreement
    • Ethernet connectivity, enabling seamless
    digital color communication and speeding up
    development process
    • High flexibility across different industries
    • Support service across geographic regions
    • Overall improved speed to market

    With over 50 years of expertise in color management, we are here to help perfect your color workflow,
    streamline production, and save on time and costs. We perform and offer our services wherever you
    are in the world. Our renowned global support team and high-performing instruments will help you
    ensure the smoothest transition.

    If you have a Datacolor instrument…


    Evaluate its performance to see if it is still performing up
    to satisfactory standards. We get it, it’s difficult to part with
    such a reliable tool that has served its purpose well over
    the years. However, technology is changing and we want to
    help you stay up-to-date on the latest features. Our newest
    benchtops have outstanding inter-instrument agreement,
    high backwards compatibility, and reliable post-sales
    support and service. Trade your old instrument in for a new
    one to ensure that you are equipped to continually produce
    fast, accurate, and consistent color measurements.

    Our newest spectrophotometers feature sample


    temperature measurement capabilities and the internet
    connectivity needed for future remote service and support.
    This is in addition to the features our customers have
    come to expect over the years, including industry-leading
    inter-instrument agreement and backward compatibility.
    Since our hardware and software go hand-in-hand to help
    your business control color, we recommend upgrading
    your software as well in order to maximize your trade-in.
    This ensures you’ll have access to the latest features and
    functionality that will help you keep color operations on-
    time and on-budget. See what a software upgrade can do
    for your business.
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    Common Misconceptions About Trade-Ins

    If you have a few hesitations about trading in your instrument, you’re likely not the only one. Let us
    guide you through a few common uncertainties surrounding trade-ins.

    1. Data transference between the old and new instruments will be an issue.

    It won’t be if you already use Datacolor instruments Data is stored within our database, not in the
    instrument itself, so there is no need to worry about losing your measurement data when switching
    between instruments.

    2. The newer instrument will give me different measurement results.

    If you’re trading in for a newer model of an instrument, your measurement results will overall be
    rather consistent. For example, from the DC 400 to DC 700, or from the DC 600 to DC 1000, the only
    difference in measurement results is that you can expect more speed and precision with the newer
    make.

    3. Switching to a new instrument will cause major delays.

    Most instrument and software


    trade-ins won’t come with any
    earth-shattering changes that
    could cause significant setbacks
    in implementing or integrating a
    new system.

    4. The “overlap” period during


    which I re-measure my samples
    is not enough time.

    If you are trading in a Datacolor


    instrument, there is no need to
    re-measure your samples, as our instruments are backward compatible. If you are trading in a non-
    Datacolor instrument, this period can be extended after a mutual agreement. We understand that
    every business is different; some need more time to transition than others. We’re happy to discuss
    the length of the grace period, but once it’s over, we’ll need the old instrument returned to us.

    How Does the Trade-In Process Work?

    Whether your instrument is fully operational, half-working, or you’ve used it until it’s no longer working,
    trade it in all the same! No matter the condition, you’ll get 25% off a new instrument upon trade-in.

    The topic of trading in your instrument may come up in a variety of ways. You could be the first to
    notice that it’s not delivering accurate measurements due to deterioration over time, and reach out
    to us. Or, one of our service members could notice something due for a change during maintenance
    and discuss service and trade-in options with you.

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    In any case, when you agree to trade in your instrument, you are allowed an “overlap” period during
    which you can ensure that your measurement data is accessible, re-measure samples, and more.
    After this period of time, you just need to return the old instrument to us and enjoy the latest features
    and functionalities of your new spectrophotometer!

    What Have Customers Said About Our Instruments?

    To help you make the best decision for your business, here’s what our customers have said about
    Datacolor’s impact on theirs.

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    So, why should you invest in a new instrument?
    As demand for speed and accuracy increases, it’s important to stay current with changes in
    technology to not let it negatively affect your business. Investing in a new instrument could mean:

    • Greater transparency across your entire color supply chain


    • Digitalized color management
    • More efficient production
    • Higher measurement accuracy
    • Reduced time and costs
    • Quicker speed to market
    • Streamlined color communication
    • Future Readiness

    We recognize that the decision to trade-in or upgrade to a new instrument is not an easy one.
    However, for industries in which fast and accurate color management is important, “almost reliable”
    isn’t enough. Trading in your old instrument will allow you to focus on the things that matter most
    to your business.

    Want more detailed support? Contact our color experts to get help selecting the right tools for your
    color management needs.

    Click here to view instruments that are eligible for trade-in

    Related Reading:

    What is Backward Compatibility for Spectrophotometers?

    Here’s What You Get When You Invest in a Datacolor Solution

    How Medication, Lighting and More Impact Color Perception

    The Science of How We See Color—And Why We Need Spectrophotometers

    12 Frequently Asked Questions About Color Management

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    Trade-In Eligibility

    Trade-In instruments include, but are not limited to, the following:

    Datacolor X-Rite Konica-Minolta HunterLab

    SF650 CE7000A CM-5 UltraScan VIS

    SF600 CE7000 CM-3600A UltraScan PRO

    SF550 CE3100 CM-3700A

    SF500 CE3000 CM-3610A

    SF400 CE2180 CM-3600D

    SF350 Ci7 CM-2600D

    SF300 Ci5

    DF110 Ci7800

    DF100 Ci7860

    Datacolor 650 Ci7600

    Datacolor 600 Ci4200

    Datacolor 600V Ci4100

    Datacolor 400 SP62

    Datacolor 110

    MF100D

    C5-5

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