Chapter 1: How To Use Techkon Spectrodens; Product Description - Techkon SpectroDens Manual

Chapter 1
How to use TECHKON SpectroDens

1.1 Product description

SpectroDens is an all-purpose, modern measurement device. Whether it be in pre-
print for verifying proofs, for ongoing quality control at the printing press, during
delivery inspection of paper and print products or in a color lab, SpectroDens is
exceptionally suitable, whatever the application is. Thanks to the individually adjustable
display functions, you can quickly set up the device for your particular job.
The product name alone suggests the multiple uses of the device. As a spectro-densi-
tometer, SpectroDens combines the qualities of a highly accurate spectro-photometer
and an easy-to-use densitometer. Measurement is spectral, i.e. the entire color infor-
mation – the spectral fingerprint of the color – is precisely registered. The measured
spectral data is converted into measurement data for descriptive analysis and display:
• Densitometric data is widely used in quality control
during the printing process.
• Colorimetric data is used in the evaluation of print proofs,
the creation of color profiles in color management and the
color matching and formulation of inks.
The device works strictly according to the standards valid for the graphic industry.
Select different status filters for density measurement among the device settings.
A special technical feature is the polarization filter which can be activated via the
push of a button.
The SpectroDens Connect software supplied with the device explicitly displays
measurement data on a computer monitor. Measurement data can be transferred into
Microsoft Excel or other applications. The integrated color library is especially easy
to use. For example, you can load complete "digital color books" into the device. The
software also serves as the connecting module for other applications, e.g. programs
for the production of characteristic printing curves or colorimetric quality control.
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