Offering an affordable solution for monitoring 4-colour printing, X-Rite’s 508 Spectrodensitometer accurately measures density, dot area and dot gain in a single instrument. Ideal for basic commercial, packaging and newspaper printing operations, the 508 is suitable for measuring GATF proofing bars, Quark Xpress colour bars, Ugra/Fogra colour control elements and other targets used during the pre-press process. Less than eight inches long and weighing little over a kilo, the 508 can go wherever it’s needed on the pressroom floor
The X-Rite 508 also features specialised 4-color newsprint functions, ensuring colour accuracy and consistency across press runs and over time. Simply measure a three-color grey bar, masthead, banner, weather map or other colour element – the 508 instantly informs you if any of the colours need adjusting.
Features:
- Keep proofing and press runs consistent by impartially evaluating print quality
- Critical density and dot area evaluation of ink levels and ink-water balance on press
- Document density data to quantify press approvals and ensure multi-part jobs or customer reprints are up to colour
- Set references for dot gain and density to ensure customer and internal colour requirements are met
- Select a measurement aperture size – Microspot (1.6 x 3.2mm), small (2mm), medium (3.4mm) or large (6mm)
- Large interactive display configurable for left or right-handed operation
- Intuitive keypad uses up/down arrow keys to easily navigate menu items in multiple languages
- Rugged construction – easily absorbs inevitable bumps of everyday use
- Three-year manufacturer’s warranty
Includes:
- Calibration Reference
- Getting Started Guide with training video
- CD Operator’s Manual
- AC Adapter
- Carrying Cas