Epson Introduces the SD-10 Spectrophotometer Color Measuring Device

Underscoring its commitment to print quality, Epson America announced the Epson SD-10, the first Epson-built spectrophotometer. Designed to give SureColor wide-format customers a tool to accurately measure color, the SD-10 is an easy-to-use and full-featured color 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 color decisions on-the-go.

“Many existing color workflows are labor intensive and communicating color 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 color, the Epson SD-10 allows an entire team to speak the same color language, from the salesperson to the designer to the print department.”

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