X-Rite Densitometer SpectroEye SPESAUV User Manual
Product codes
SPESAUV
• Applicable for spot colors & process colors
• Colorimetric and densitometric information
• Indicates closest match to reference color
• Adjusts recommendations to increase or
• Colorimetric and densitometric information
• Indicates closest match to reference color
• Adjusts recommendations to increase or
decrease density
• All BestMatch information shown on a single display
• Quick interpretation for go/no-go decisions
• Check ink color during press make-ready and during
print run
• All BestMatch information shown on a single display
• Quick interpretation for go/no-go decisions
• Check ink color during press make-ready and during
print run
• Densitometric functions
• Densitometric measurement of special colors
• BestMatch functionality
• Densitometric measurement of special colors
• BestMatch functionality
SpectroEye
Printing Process Checks
SpectroEye is the ideal tool to help you reduce waste and machine stoppages. It offers all the same
functions you’ve been performing with your densitometer – density, trapping, dot gain, and much more.
In addition, the time saving auto-function automatically recognizes the measuring function that was
selected and shows the corresponding values for density, color trapping, or dot gain.
SpectroEye is able to fully analyze special colors at a densitometric level in a single measurement.
Nothing stands in the way of using both conventional densitometers and SpectroEye together.
SpectroEye lets you change the density standard at the press of a button, thus making it compatible
with your existing densitometer.
functions you’ve been performing with your densitometer – density, trapping, dot gain, and much more.
In addition, the time saving auto-function automatically recognizes the measuring function that was
selected and shows the corresponding values for density, color trapping, or dot gain.
SpectroEye is able to fully analyze special colors at a densitometric level in a single measurement.
Nothing stands in the way of using both conventional densitometers and SpectroEye together.
SpectroEye lets you change the density standard at the press of a button, thus making it compatible
with your existing densitometer.
Comprehensive Quality Control
SpectroEye is the right assistant for quality control inspections for both incoming and outgoing
goods. It helps you achieve and maintain the most stringent quality standards - from raw materials to
finished product.
Colorimetric and densitometric functions, as well as color difference equations will assist you in all
phases of preparation, production, and inspection. But SpectroEye offers you even more: the absolute
and relative dye strength functions ensure that purchased inks contain the correct amount of pigment
or dye. Various measurements and calculation methods for white and yellow standards help you ensure
that paper quality is consistent.
Digital versions of the most popular color guides - PANTONE, HKS, and DIC - have been created
especially for SpectroEye. They allow you to confidently check special colors with ease. You can even
store personal libraries containing frequently used references.
goods. It helps you achieve and maintain the most stringent quality standards - from raw materials to
finished product.
Colorimetric and densitometric functions, as well as color difference equations will assist you in all
phases of preparation, production, and inspection. But SpectroEye offers you even more: the absolute
and relative dye strength functions ensure that purchased inks contain the correct amount of pigment
or dye. Various measurements and calculation methods for white and yellow standards help you ensure
that paper quality is consistent.
Digital versions of the most popular color guides - PANTONE, HKS, and DIC - have been created
especially for SpectroEye. They allow you to confidently check special colors with ease. You can even
store personal libraries containing frequently used references.
Accurate Ink Color Analysis
Ensuring that the correct special colors are always available can be a challenging job. SpectroEye lends
a hand by taking precise spectral measurements to ensure that incoming goods meet the specification,
and that the right formula is prepared during the ink mixing process. SpectroEye can even be a part of a
complete ink formulation system, with the addition of X-Rite’s InkFormulation software.
SpectroEye offers a broad array of color spaces and color difference equations, including the CMC,
FMC II, and dE*2000 color difference equations for the CIE L*a*b* color system to ensure a perfect
match to your standard procedures for instrumental color control. Color differences can be displayed
at the press of a button - either graphically or numerically – allowing for quick and easy analysis. To
further speed data collection and analysis, measured samples can be automatically associated with the
closest reference.
a hand by taking precise spectral measurements to ensure that incoming goods meet the specification,
and that the right formula is prepared during the ink mixing process. SpectroEye can even be a part of a
complete ink formulation system, with the addition of X-Rite’s InkFormulation software.
SpectroEye offers a broad array of color spaces and color difference equations, including the CMC,
FMC II, and dE*2000 color difference equations for the CIE L*a*b* color system to ensure a perfect
match to your standard procedures for instrumental color control. Color differences can be displayed
at the press of a button - either graphically or numerically – allowing for quick and easy analysis. To
further speed data collection and analysis, measured samples can be automatically associated with the
closest reference.
Getting a Fix on Color Behavior:
How do I calculate the metamerism index of two colors as quickly as possible? SpectroEye tests
the metamerism with three pre-definable test illuminants. All you need to do is measure the two
colors concerned.
the metamerism with three pre-definable test illuminants. All you need to do is measure the two
colors concerned.
BESTMATCH
TM
– Easily adjust the color of ink on-press
Before you remix that ink, try the unique BestMatch functionality of SpectroEye. BestMatch will quickly
and easily determine if you can get a satisfactory match on-press. BestMatch lets you know if you can
get a close match to your reference color by adjusting the ink thickness (offset printing) or concentration
(flexo and gravure printing) on-press.
You get density information for both reference and sample, as well as recommendations on how to
adjust the ink to get the best match – all from a single display. There is no need for a computer or
special software. SpectroEye helps you keep the color of your inks on target, even before you can see
visible color shifts.
and easily determine if you can get a satisfactory match on-press. BestMatch lets you know if you can
get a close match to your reference color by adjusting the ink thickness (offset printing) or concentration
(flexo and gravure printing) on-press.
You get density information for both reference and sample, as well as recommendations on how to
adjust the ink to get the best match – all from a single display. There is no need for a computer or
special software. SpectroEye helps you keep the color of your inks on target, even before you can see
visible color shifts.
• Colorimetric functions
• Color difference equations
• Metamerism
• Absolute and relative dye strength
• White and yellow indices
• Color difference equations
• Metamerism
• Absolute and relative dye strength
• White and yellow indices
• Colorimetric functions
• Densitometric functions
• Color difference equations
• Densitometric functions
• Color difference equations