Matchrite / X-Rite i1 Paint
  • 08 Jul 2025
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i1 PAINT INSTALLATION AND ONETINT CONFIGURATION

These steps are for new installations but also can be used to troubleshoot a missing Spectro button or for communications error.

SECTION 1: INSTALLING i1 PAINT DRIVERS

  1. Plug in the i1 Paint device into a USB port.

  2. Locate an icon on the Desktop labeled  OneTint DotNet Setup. (If the icon is not present on the desktop, see step 3a.)

  3. Right Click on the icon and select Run as administrator.   This must be done, or errors will occur during driver installation.

    1. Follow these instructions only if the OneTint DotNet Setup icon is missing on the desktop, otherwise go to step 4:

      1. Right Click on the Windows Start button.  

      2. Select File Explorer, depending on your version of Windows it may be in a higher or lower position.

      3. Single Left Click on This PC, on the right side, Double Left Click on Local Disk (C:).

      4. Locate the folder labeled OneTint and Double Left Click on it.

      5. Double Left Click on the folder labeled OneTintDotNet.

      6. Scroll down the list and Right Click and select Run as administrator (this is important, failure to do so will result in errors) on the application labeled OneTintSetup or you may see OneTintSetup.exe depending on your computer configuration, just make sure it is noted as an Application on the right side.

      7. Proceed to step 4.

  4. A User Account Control window may pop up. Select Yes. If not, skip this step.

  5. In the OneTint Setup menu, select Install Drivers.

  6. In the Install Drivers menu, Double Click on Spectrophotometers, then Double Click on Match-Rite Drivers, then select i1Paint by Single Clicking on it. The selection will now be highlighted in blue. Click Install Drivers to proceed with installation.

  7. Select I accept the agreement then select Next.

  8. On the Windows Security window, make sure Always trust software from “X-Rite Incorporated” is checked, then select Install.

  9. Click Finish to exit the Driver Setup Wizard.

  10. Verify the device drive installation is installed successfully; to do this put the mouse cursor over the Windows Start Button, Right Click and select Device Manager.

  11. In the Device Manager, look for the Universal Serial Bus devices section, Double Click on it to expand the section, below the i1Pro3 will be listed.

    If the i1Pro3 device is missing, Unplug the device and plug it into a different USB port. If that does not solve the problem, reinstall the driver again.

    If further troubleshooting assistance is needed, please contact X-Rite Technical Support at 1 (888) 800-9580.

  12. SECTION 1: INSTALLING i1 PAINT DRIVERS is now completed. Proceed to the next section, SECTION 2: CONFIGURING ONETINT.

SECTION 2: CONFIGURING ONETINT

  1. Open the OneTint application.

  2. On the Main Menu, select SETUP.

  3. For User Name, select Account X Rep.

  4. For Password, type in consumer then select OK.

  5. In the Setup & Utilities menu, select Spectro.

  6. In the Spectro Options menu, select Spectro Configuration.

  7. In the Setup - Spectro Configuration menu:

    1. For Manufacturer select MatchRite

    2. For Model select I1Paint

    3. Check the box for Spectro Active

    4. Match the settings to the screenshot below, once done select BACK, then keep selecting BACK until the Main Menu.

  8. A SPECTRO button option is now active on the Main Menu. Select the SPECTRO button.

  9. In the Spectro Maintenance menu, select Start Spectro to start communication with the i1Paint device.

  10. Once communication is established, the Spectro Calibration Required menu will appear. Select Yes then run though the on-screen instructions to calibrate the i1Paint device.

     

  11. Once Calibration is complete, select Back to return to the Main Menu.

  12. SECTION 2: CONFIGURING ONETINT is now complete.