The Techkon SpectroDens is a user-friendly handheld spectrodensitometer that combines a highly accurate spectrophotometer and a fast densitometer in one all-in-one instrument. Control your process, spot, Pantone®, or other critical brand colors by measuring solid ink density, % dot area, CIE Lab, deltaE, and more — an industry benchmark among color spectrophotometers and densitometers.
Key features:
- Best color match (InkCheck™) — helps press operators minimize deltaE by giving specific density adjustments for the best possible match
- Achieve G7 compliance (GrayGuide™) — displays G7 pass/fail and the specific CMYK density adjustments needed to hit G7 grayscale values
- Track densities across the sheet — shows density variation across the press sheet and provides ink-key adjustments right on the display
- Quick proof verification — scan a media wedge in seconds to confirm proofs against ISO 12647-7 and known datasets like GRACoL, SWOP3, SWOP5, IFRA, UGRA/FOGRA, and G7™
- SpectroConnect software included — create, edit, and manage color libraries, import/export color data, generate pass/fail QC reports, and manage the instrument (the optional ChromaQA color management suite adds even more capability)
- Wireless connectivity — true Wi-Fi for faster communication, enhanced security, and greater network range
- Fast aperture switching — change between 1.5mm and 3mm apertures yourself in a snap
The SpectroDens is available in three models — Basic, Advanced, and Premium — to best meet your color measurement needs:
Model Comparison — Measurement Modes
| Measurement Modes | Basic | Advanced | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic Density, Gray Balance Measurement | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Densities CMYK, Spot Color Density | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Dot Gain, Dot Area, Contrast | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Ink Trapping | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Standard USB / Wireless Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi 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 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| GRACoL G7™ – GrayGuide | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Remission Curve | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Ink Check (Color Guide) | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Scan Pre-defined Color Bars (Color and Density) | ✔ | ✔ | |
| On-board Memory stores up to 4,500 Colors | ✔ | ✔ | |
| dE CIELAB, dEcmc, dE94, dE2000 – 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) | ✔ | ||
| Scan Generic Color Bars | ✔ | ||
| Opacity | ✔ | ||
| Optical Brightener Measurement | ✔ |
All three models include: a 2-year factory warranty, charging console with integrated white standard, 3mm aperture, AC adapter with universal plugs, device case, USB cable, SpectroConnect software, and manual with ISO 9000 certificate.
Available through Alder Color Solutions. Our Idealliance G7-certified experts can help you choose the right SpectroDens model and put it to work for press control, proof verification, and G7 compliance.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Handheld spectrodensitometer | Brand | Techkon |
| Models | Basic, Advanced, Premium | Apertures | 1.5mm & 3mm (user-switchable) |
| Connectivity | USB standard; Wi-Fi (optional) | Software | SpectroConnect (included); ChromaQA (optional) |
| Key Features | G7 GrayGuide, InkCheck, media wedge proof verification (ISO 12647-7, GRACoL, SWOP, FOGRA, G7) | Warranty | 2-year factory warranty |
| Included (all models) | Charging console with integrated white standard, 3mm aperture, AC adapter (universal plugs), device case, USB cable, SpectroConnect software, manual with ISO 9000 certificate | ||
| Offered By | Alder Color Solutions — Idealliance G7-certified color experts | ||
