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CHAPTER 1
– How to use TECHKON SpectroDens
Chapter 1
How to use TECHKON SpectroDens
1.1 Product description
With the new SpectroDens generation TECHKON continues the success story of
the SpectroDens hand-held devices in the long term. The dictum during product
development was: Pursue proven concepts and integrate new meaningful tech-
nologies. The result sets a new standard.
A measurement device for all applications
SpectroDens is an all-purpose measurement device, that is universally used for qual-
ity control in the printing industry as well as for other tasks, where colors have to be
judged critically. SpectroDens is exceptionally suitable, no matter which application.
Thanks to the individually adjustable display functions, you can quickly set up the
device for your particular job. The solid aluminum unibody case makes the device a
reliable tool even in a harsh industrial environment. Direct positioning of the measure-
ment head on the measurement field ensures a secure and quick measurement. In ad-
dition to single measurements you can easily carry out scan measurements. Tracking
wheels on the bottom of the device make it possible to scan very fast up to 200 color
patches at once on a print control strip or test chart.
Two devices in one
As a spectro-densitometer, SpectroDens combines the qualities of a highly accurate
spectro-photometer and an easy-to-use densitometer. Measurement is spectral, i. e.
the entire color information – the spectral fingerprint of the color – is precisely regis-
tered. The data is converted into measurement data for descriptive analysis and dis-
play:
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 pro-
files in color management as well as the color matching and formulation of inks.
Densitometry / Density measurement
A push of a button provides you with solid density as well as all useful additional in-
formation such as dot gain, dot area, gray balance and print contrast. In the automatic
measurement mode the device always displays the relevant information instantly. You
can even quickly and easily produce complete printing curves. The spectral measure-
