Barbieri Spectro Swing qb Reflective and Transmission Spectrophotometer (2mm)

The fully automated Spectro Swing qb is designed to measure color charts on a variety of flexible and non flexible substrates up to 1.2 mm with paper like properties. The built in Barbieri qb technology delivers high precision spectral color measurement data for various digital printing applications like high speed digital inkjet, roll to roll inkjet and label printing.

The Spectro Swing qb 2 mm is particularly suited for applications such as labels and flexible packaging, decorative papers and wallpapers (flat samples), uncoated or grainy commercial papers, and substrates with high ink coverage or visible surface structure. By delivering optimized performance on these materials, the instrument enables print professionals to expand into demanding market segments with confidence.

Features

The outstanding features of the Spectro Swing qb include:

Automated reflection and transmission measurements: this feature ensures accurate color measurement of both reflective and transparent materials.

Versatile applications: The Spectro Swing qb is ideal for a wide range of materials, including cardboard, paper, film and labels, flexible packaging, decorative papers and wallpapers, providing a comprehensive solution for businesses in a variety of industries.

Improved color management processes: With its cutting-edge technology, the Spectro Swing qb helps companies improve color accuracy and enhance the quality of their products.

Applications

• Creation of ICC-profiles (International Color Consortium) for color management
• Linearization and calibration of Digital Output devices
• Color process control on paperlike materials

Target Markets & Applications

• High-speed digital inkjet
• Roll-to-Roll Signage for paperlike materials digital inkjet
• Label and flexible packaging
• Digital Photo printing

Materials

• Paper, Photopaper and paperlike materials
• Self adhesive vinyls
• Labels and film
• Banner
• Canvas
• Cardboard (up to 1,2 mm – 0.05 inch)

FAQs

How thick can the material be to be measured?
Up to 1.2 mm thick.

How about rigid materials?
Yes, the Spectro Swing qb can feed/ measure rigid materials as long as they are 1.2 mm or less of thickness. For example cardboard (not corrugated), aluminium, glass.

Can it measure textiles?
The Spectro Swing qb is not dedicated to measuring textiles with the 2 mm aperture. It's not suitable for the structured surface of textiles/ fabrics.

How about very thin materials?
Yes, the Spectro Swing qb can measure very thin materials. Make sure they are not “buckled”. There are 2 types of sample holders (optional), that ease the handling of such materials: a reflection sample holder and a transmissive sample holder.

Is M2 a physical filter?
It is not a physical part that needs to be attached. The Spectro Swing qb, once selecting the M2 measuring mode in the software driving the instrument, switches to M2 mode automatically inside the device. 

Is there a polarization filter (M3) for the Spectro Swing qb?
No, the instrument does not support a polarization filter.