SpectroDens
The fastest & easiest way to control color and density throughout your print workflow
SpectroDens is your all-purpose, modern, color measurement device that combines the qualities of a highly accurate spectophotometer and also an easy-to-use densitometer. SpectroDens is exceptionally equipped and excels at every application from pre-press to print, including the verification of inks in the color lab, proofs in pre-press, and ongoing quality control in the pressroom. In addition, it’s the most ergonomic device on the market and that’s why operators consistently prefer the SpectroDens to the cumbersome, slower, clamshell-style devices they have used in the past.
ACCURATE
- An ultra-high definition, spectral sensor samples color in approximately 3nm increments (from 400-700nm) providing a higher resolution spectral characterization when compared to conventional instruments and allows for single spot measurements in approximately 1 second.
- NIST (National Institute of Standards & Technology ) certified calibrations ensure the measurement accuracy and agreement with other instrument manufacturers.
- SpectroDens fulfills M0, M1, M2, M3 measurement conditions in accordance to ISO 13655 and full support for ISO and G7® methodologies.
Ergonomic
- A patented, side-mounted aperture, allows the operator to more easily position the optics over the desired measurement location while providing visual confirmation.
- Four precisely aligned wheels on the underside of the device allow the operator to switch between spot measurement and color bar scanning with the click of a button.
- 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, SpectroDens 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.
- The unibody case is precisely machined from a single block of aluminum to maximize durability and reliability in unforgiving production environments.
Spot & scan
- Four precisely aligned wheels on the underside of the device allow it to roll effortlessly between measurement locations for either spot measurements or color bar scanning.
- Switch between spot measurements and color bar scanning with the click of a button.
- No expensive accessories to buy or install for scanning.
Additional Functionality
Key Features
QUICK MEASUREMENT OF PROCESS AND SPOT COLORS
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 C,M,Y 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 instrument 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™, etc.
DESKTOP SOFTWARE INCLUDED
Create, edit, and manage color libraries, import/export color
data, generate pass/fail QC reports, and manage instrument, all with SpectroConnect.
TAILORED TO MEET YOUR NEEDS
The SpectroDens is available in 3 different models to best meet your color measurement needs (model comparison below).
WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY
Uses true WiFi connectivity to computers which boast faster communication speeds, enhanced security, and a much greater connectivity range
FAST APERTURE SWITCHING
Designed so the customer can change the measurement aperture themselves (1.5mm or 3mm apertures depending on measurement requirements)
Additional Information
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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