SPECTRODENS 4
for ultra-precise color measurement throughout your print workflow
Recognized by the leaders in offset, flexographic, and digital printing worldwide for its German-engineered precision, user-driven ergonomics, and cost-efficiency, the Techkon SpectroDens 4 spectrodensitometer is an evolved best-in-class handheld device for scanning and measuring your color. This award-winning, solid-state device is rugged yet lightweight and does the work of a densitometer and a spectrophotometer all in one as it rolls elegantly across the top of your press sheet or color swatch. It’s the proven combined color spectrophotometer and color densitometer instrument trusted by color management professionals from ink formulation to pre-press to print. Use it to quickly verify inks in the color lab/ink room, measure color of proofs in the pre-press department, and to reduce make-ready times and ensure color accuracy and quality control in the press room.
There’s simply no other color measurement instrument at its price that measures up. It comes free with our easy-to-use SpectroConnectTM software (or our optional ChromaQATM platform upgrade) and our industry-leading two-year warranty. Get your (one) hand on one today!
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SpectroDens highlights
SpectroDENS has been evaluated and adopted by printing companies big and small with the highest standards for quality. Our customers include Bemis, Quad, RockTenn, Menasha, Heidelberg, RR Donnelly. Here are some examples of their comments:
- We use the Techkon SpectroDens here. Works great for us, includes measurement export, nice trending features and a lot of features built in to one device. The ink check feature is very user friendly as well.
- The Techkon SpectroDens has the better UI, superior ergonomics, measurement speed, and nice *free* software.
- We have both and the Techkon is better designed all the way around. If for no other reason, you can set it directly on the patch you want to measure and take a reading.
- It’s just amazingly fast. I use it to do G7 Gray Balance Optimizations and I can either read the minispots in spot or scan mode.
- I’m going to throw in my vote for Techkon to…amazing consistency, accuracy and very easy to use. The software they provided (Expresso) and some other newer innovations are great. Some of their most recent software even includes helpful troubleshooting tips (i.e. it detects consistent slur in your last unit, it will recommend tension adjustments that may be helpful; obviously on a web press). Nice little package.
Comparsion Chart
| Measurement Modes | Basic | Advanced | Premium | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic Density, Gray Balance Measurement | |||||||||||||
| Densities CMYK, Spot Color Density | |||||||||||||
| Dot Area, Gain & Contrast | |||||||||||||
| Ink Trapping | |||||||||||||
| Standard USB Interface/ Wifi Optional | |||||||||||||
| Scan Single or Multiple Row Color Bars (Print Curve Density) | |||||||||||||
| Printing Plate | |||||||||||||
| Slur and Doubling Value | |||||||||||||
| Expresso Mini (Density Trend) | |||||||||||||
| Supports M0-M3 Measuring Conditions | |||||||||||||
| CIELab, DEab, XYZ, CIE LChab | |||||||||||||
| CIE Color Circle | |||||||||||||
| Remission Curve | |||||||||||||
| Ink Check (Color Guide) | |||||||||||||
| On-board Memory stores up to 4,500 Colors | |||||||||||||
| dE CIELab, dEcmc, dE94, dE2000 – Displays visual color difference | |||||||||||||
| CIE LChab, xyY, Luv, LCHuv, DIN Lab99 | |||||||||||||
| ISO Check (Scan or Spot Measurements) | |||||||||||||
| Metamerism index | |||||||||||||
| Whiteness, Yellowness | |||||||||||||
| Pass-Fail Tolerance | |||||||||||||
| Averaging multiple measurements | |||||||||||||
| Media Wedge; Scan or Spot Measurements (ISO, Ugra/Fogra, Idealliance) | |||||||||||||
| Scan custom color bars | |||||||||||||
| Opacity | |||||||||||||
| Optical brightener measurement | |||||||||||||
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ACCURATE
- An ultra-high definition, spectral sensor in this color measurement device samples color in approximately 3nm increments (from 400-700nm) providing a higher resolution spectral characterization when compared to other color densitometers, spectrophotometers, or spectrodensitometers.
- NIST certified, National Institute of Standards & Technology, calibrations ensure the measurement accuracy and agreement with other instrument manufacturers.
- The SpectroDens 4 handheld spectrophotometer / densitometer / spectrodensitometer color measurement instrument fulfills M0, M1, M2, M3 color measurement conditions in accordance to ISO 13655 and supports ISO and G7® methodologies.
Ergonomic
- A patented, side-mounted aperture, allows the operator to more easily position the optics over the desired color measurement location while providing visual confirmation.
- Four precisely aligned wheels on the underside of the Techkon SpectroDens color spectrodensitometer allow you to roll effortlessly between measurement locations.
- Sleek design and small size fits comfortably in the operators hand and allows for easy one-handed operation.
RELIABLE
- With no moving parts and a solid state spectral engine, the SpectroDens 4 all-in-one handheld color spectrophotometer and color densitometer delivers unbeatable and proven reliability backed by a 2 year warranty.
- Physical buttons allow the operator to switch between instrument modes and withstand the harshest pressroom environments unlike delicate touch screen interfaces.
- SpectroDens 4's evolved unibody case is precision machined to exact standards from a single block of aluminum. (You know, and we know, you're going to drop it. Just pick it back up, give it a kiss, and get back to work.)
Spot & scan & process
- The precision wheels on the underside of the SpectroDens line from the beginning, allow this sleek handheld color measurement instrument to roll efficiently and enable fast switching back and forth from spot measurements and color bar scanning.
- No expensive accessories to buy or install for scanning.
- Comes with free and easy to use Techkon SpectroConnect software or upgrade to our complete and ultra-efficient (and cost-efficient) color management software suite, ChromaQA.
Additional Functionality
Key Features
QUICK MEASUREMENT OF PROCESS AND SPOT COLORS
The all-in-one SpectroDens 4 spectrodensitometer (combined color spectro photometer and color dens itometer) will help you control your process, spot, Pantone® or other critical brand
colors by measuring solid ink density, % dot area, CIE Lab, deltaE, and more.
BEST COLOR MATCH
InkCheck™ feature helps press operators minimize color
differences (deltaE’s) by providing specific density adjustments to achieve best possible color match
ACHIEVE G7 COMPLIANCE
GrayGuide™ feature displays G7 pass/fail indication and
specific CMYK density adjustments to obtain grayscale values according to G7 specification
TRACK DENSITIES ACROSS SHEET
Shows density variation across press sheet and provides specific ink key adjustments right on the spectrodensitometer's display.
SCAN MEDIA WEDGE FOR QUICK PROOF VERIFICATION
Scan control wedge in seconds to confirm proofs against
12647-7 and known datasets like GRACol, SWOP3, SWOP5, IFRA, UGRA/FOGRA, G7™, and other alternatives.
DESKTOP SOFTWARE INCLUDED
Create, edit, and manage color libraries, import/export color
data, generate pass/fail QC reports, and manage instrument, all with SpectroConnect. (Optionally, you can license our ChromaQA color management suite and really kick some butt).
WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY
Uses true Wi-Fi to connect with your PC for faster communication speeds, enhanced security, and ultimate network connectivity and range
FAST APERTURE SWITCHING
Designed so you can change the measurement aperture yourself in a snap. Choose between 1.5mm or 3mm aperture settings depending on your color measurement requirements.
#1 FOR YOUR NEEDS
The SpectroDens 4 all-in-one spectrodensitometer is available in 3 different models to best meet your color measurement instrument needs (see model comparison tab under highlights above and pricing here). It is considered the de-facto standard by which all other color spectrophotometers and densitometers are measured and the best-in-class alternative to the clamshell design and even the new eXact™ 2 from X-Rite®.
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