Epson Introduces The SD-10 Spectrophotometer Colour Measuring Device

PRESS ROOM

26 Aug

Written By Debbie Mckeegan

LOS ALAMITOS, Calif., Aug. 25, 2022 -- Underscoring its commitment to print quality, and following the successful European introduction at FESPA Global Expo in June, Epson today announced the American launch of the Epson SD-10, the first Epson-built spectrophotometer.

Designed to give SureColour® wide-format customers a tool to accurately measure colour, the SD-10 is an easy-to-use and full-featured colour measuring device.

The SD-10 is a compact, battery-powered device that can be used stand-alone via the built-in LCD display or wirelessly connected to a smartphone through the mobile app to make critical colour decisions on-the-go.

Allowing users to elevate their colour with a simple colour management tool, the SD-10 is ideal for print shops, designers and salespeople to capture, reproduce and confirm colours with confidence.

The first Epson-built spectrophotometer, the SD-10, is an easy-to-use and full-featured colour measuring device ideal for print shops, designers and salespeople to capture, reproduce and confirm colours with confidence.

"Many existing colour workflows are labor intensive and communicating colour can be arbitrary and subjective," said Eric Holm, Professional Imaging, Epson America, Inc. "Well received by both textile and signage users for its simplicity to measure and communicate accurate colour, the Epson SD-10 allows an entire team to speak the same colour language, from the salesperson to the designer to the print department."

First Epson-Built Spectrophotometer Colour Management Tool Accurately Measures Colour For Surecolour Wide-Format Printers

Measuring colours accurately, consistently, and quickly, the SD-10 is easy-to-use, easy to carry, and its embedded battery allows for measurements to be taken virtually anywhere, anytime.

The SD-10 features market-leading technology, including industry-standard measurement modes (M0, M1e, M2) and Epson's advanced micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) technology, used to construct devices with sub-micron precision.

Accuracy on textured surfaces is achieved via a large 7.6 mm aperture and 360-degree LED illumination reduces shadows and irregularities to increase accuracy of colour measurements.

A built-in LCD display makes standalone operation possible, allowing for quick viewing of a measured colour's L*a*b* value.

Additionally, the last two colours are always being compared and the delta-E value is displayed.

The Epson Spectrometer mobile app1 allows users to wirelessly connect to mobile devices where they can build custom colour libraries, find similar PANTONE® colours and compare measured colours.

The app can be used to see where a colour stands in comparison to your printer's ICC profile. Additional features include:

Wireless Bluetooth connectivity – Connect to a mobile device or computer using Bluetooth Low Energy technology
Large aperture for textured surfaces – 7.6 mm aperture measures up to 1.5 times the area covered by similar products, allowing for greater accuracy
Integration with Epson Edge® Print software – Directly measure and replace colours within the print workflow; connect via Bluetooth or USB
Build colour libraries – Use the mobile app to create colour palettes, find similar PANTONE colours and record measurements