Automatic Color Measuring in Digital Textile Printing

The Automatic Color Measuring System for Digital Textile Printing delivers fast, precise, and standardized color measurement for both reflection and transmission applications. Designed according to ISO 13655:2017, it ensures accurate color reproduction in digital textile workflows and print production environments. With a variable aperture, advanced spectral unit, high-resolution sensing, and automated scanning capabilities, it captures reliable color data even on fluorescent materials. Its intelligent platform and sensing unit work together to deliver rapid measurements, making it ideal for textile printers, color management professionals, and QC laboratories seeking consistent and repeatable results.

Spectral unit

• Measurement conditions: According to ISO 13655-2017 Reflection and transmission: M1 (method a), M0, M2 (UVcut), M3 (reflection only, with optional polarization filter)
• Measuring apertures: variable between 2, 6 and 8 mm diameter (reflection and transmission)
• Geometry:
  – reflection 45°:0° circumferential (ISO 5-4:2009)
  – transmission d:0 (ISO 5-2)
• Measuring sensor: diffraction grating with diode array
  – Spectral range: 380 … 750 nm
  – Spectral resolution: 2 nm
  – Optical resolution: 10 nm
• Spectral reflectance range: dynamic (> 200%) for measurement of fluorescent specimens
• Short term repeatability: 0.05 ΔE00 on white ceramic tile (standard deviation, 10 measurements made in spot mode) < 0, 2 ΔE00 in scanning mode
• Inter-instrument agreement on 12 BCRA color tiles:
  – Average: 0.5 ΔE00
  – Max: 1.0 ΔE00 • Display: 320×240 pixel, touch screen
• Battery: Li-Ion accumulator 3,7VDC, 5200mAh
  Charging time:
  – 2,5 hours when connected to platform,
  – 10 hours through USB port
• Temperature sensor:
  – range -20 … +50 °C (-4 … +122 °F)
  – resolution 0,1 accuracy: +/- 1,0
• Humidity sensor:
  – range 0 … 100 %
  – resolution 1 accuracy: +/- 5%
• Interface:
  – USB 2.0 type C,
  – WiFi 2,4 GHz IEEE 802.11b/g/n (2,4 GHz only)
  – Open, WEP, WPA, WPA2 Security
  – FCC (USA), IC (Canada), CE (Europe), MIC (Japan), KCC (South Korea); UKCA (UK) Certified
• Dimensions: 237 x 82 x 65 mm
  – Weight: 1000 g

Platform

• Maximum measuring area: 305 x 230 mm (LxH)
• Measuring speed: typical LFP chart with approx. 600 patches: 2 min.
• Target thickness: Max. 20 mm
• Processing unit: 1 GHz Linux board
• Interface:
  – USB 2.0 type C,
  – Ethernet RJ45
• Power adapter: 110…240 Volt
• Dimensions: 775 x 550 x 175 (table extension included)
• Weight: 12,2 kg (table extension included)

Sensing unit

• Camera: 8 MP
• Processing unit: 1 GHz Linux board
• Dimensions: 260 x 83 x 53 mm
• Weight: 240 g

Why Choose This System?

This Automatic Color Measuring in Digital Textile Printing offers industry-leading accuracy, speed, and automation tailored for digital textile printing. Equipped with a diffraction-grating spectral sensor, it covers the full visible range with exceptional repeatability and inter-instrument agreement, ensuring consistent results across devices and workflows. Its automated scanning platform measures up to 600 color patches in just two minutes, significantly reducing manual labor and human error. Multiple measurement conditions (M0, M1, M2, M3) support a wide range of print technologies and substrates, including fluorescent textiles. WiFi, USB-C, and Ethernet connectivity provide seamless integration with RIP software and color management systems. With certification across major global standards and robust construction, it delivers dependable, long-term performance for professional printing environments.