Loading Color library on the SpectroDens
There are 3 different ways to create Color Book (CB) on the TECHKON SpectroDens.
- Measure any physical sample/swatch/proof/drawdown under the device Reference tab
- Use the Up / Down arrow key on the device and go to the Reference tab
- Press Enter and go to "Auto Save"
- Press Enter to enabled the "Auto Save" capability (indicated by green dot)
- Press the Exit / Escape button twice to go back to measurement screen
- Measure a sample or samples. Device will create Reference colors automatically and assign default name (Refernce_1, Reference_2, etc.)
- Those measured Reference colors will stay on the device unless user deletes them or device reset
- Create Color Book using TECHKON SpectroConnect software
- Download and install SpectroConnect software from Downloads | Techkon USA
- Select SpectroDens icon from the top-left corner
- Right-mouse click in the "Color books" window under CL column
- Select "New color book (PC)" to create a new color book
- Single-left click on the new color book name to rename it if needed
- Right-mouse click in the "Sample color: New book" window and select "New measurement (Ctrl+M) to add new reference color by CIE L*a*b* values.
- Repeat the above steps to add more reference colors into this book. Plug in your SpectroDens to the computer via USB cable.
- Select the new color book by its name. Drag & drop it into the Device Color Book window underneath the "Start" button (lower left). Make sure a copy of this Color Book appears in the list.
- Click the "Start" button above to start synchronizing Color Books between the SpectroConnect software and the device.
- Importing Color Exchange Format file (CXF3) into SpectroConnect
- CXF3 files are widely used in the graphic arts industry. This file could include not only CIE L*a*b*, but also spectral data for the reference color. When ordering custom ink from your ink manufacturer, ask them if they can send you a copy of their CXF3 to use for comparing delta E on the press.
- Go to "File" in the SpectroConnect software top-left corner
- Select "CXF Import" from the drop-down list and locate the CXF saved on your computer
- The CXF will be opened and displayed under the "Color Library" column on the right side.
- Drag & drop the book by its name into the Device Color Book window and hit "Start" to synchronize.
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