Spectro Swing qb
Automatic Reflection and Transmission Spectrophotometer for color measurement of substrates with paper-like properties in digital printing applications

Automatic reflection/ transmission spectrophotometer
for color management in production environments with aqueous, solvent and UV roll-to-roll printers.
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.
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, 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.
measuring modes Reflection and Transmission
mm thick media supported
mm Measuring Aperture
and more software applications supporting device

Applications
- Creation of ICC-profiles (International Color Consortium) for color management
- Linearization and calibration of Digital Output devices
Target markets
- Inkjet (aqueous, solvent) printing
- Digital photo printing
- Packaging
Markets
- High-speed digital inkjet
- Roll-to-Roll Signage for paperlike materials digital inkjet
- Label printing
- Digital Photo printing

Materials
- Paper, Photopaper and paperlike materials
- Self adhesive vinyls
- Labels and film
- Banner
- Canvas
- Cardboard (up to 1,2 mm)

Supported Software
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- For transparent and reflective media
- Measurement aperture 2mm diameter
- Easy to use thanks to “buttonless operation”
- ISO 13655-2017 measurement conditions: M0, M1, M2 (UVCut)
- Includes free measurement software Barbieri Gateway for Mac and PC
- D50 illumination to guarantee conformance to new ISO 13655-2017 “M1 part 1/ method a”, M0, M1, M2 measurement condition …reflection and transmission
- Ethernet and USB connection
- Geometry:
…reflection 45°/0°
…transmission d/0°
FAQ
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?
No, the Spectro Swing qb is not dedicated to measure textiles because it only has the 2 mm aperture, which is 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