Konica Minolta FD-5 Spectrodensitometer

Konica Minolta FD-5 Spectrodensitometer

The Konica Minolta FD-5 is a handheld spectrodensitometer designed specifically for the printing and graphic arts industries.

Going beyond standard color measurement, the FD-5 integrates both ink density (Density) and spectral (Spectrophotometer) measurement functions. It is a world-first series equipped with automatic optical brightener compensation technology, completely resolving color discrepancy issues on modern printed paper substrates.

Outstanding Features of Konica Minolta FD-5

World’s First M1-Compliant Measurement Technology

The Konica Minolta FD-5 is a pioneer handheld instrument that perfectly complies with the ISO 13655 M1 standard. The device enables precise control of ultraviolet (UV) energy to accurately measure printed papers containing Optical Brightening Agents (OBA). The gauge provides all standard measurement conditions:

M0: Illuminant A light source (Traditional standard).

M1: D50 light source (ISO standard for the printing industry, accurately calculating paper fluorescence).

M2: UV-Cut filter (completely eliminating the ultraviolet component).

M3: Polarization filter (enabling measurement of wet inks without specular glare reflections).

Integrated 2-in-1 Ink Density and Color Measurement

Technicians no longer need to use multiple standalone devices on the pressroom floor. The FD-5 displays directly:

Printing parameters: Color density (Density), dot gain/dot area (Dot Gain / Dot Area), ink trapping (Trapping), and print contrast (Contrast).

Color space parameters: $L^*a^*b^*$ color systems and $\Delta E^*$ values, helping to visually evaluate color deviation against the customer’s original master sample.

Instant PASS/FAIL Judgment Feature

The device allows target colors (Target Color) to be configured directly. When scanning color bars on the press sheet, the instrument automatically calculates the $\Delta E^*$ error and immediately outputs a Pass or Fail judgment based on the pre-established tolerances, allowing press operators to adjust ink fountain keys key by key in a timely manner.

Ultra-Lightweight and Ergonomic Handheld Design

Featuring an ultra-lightweight construction (approx. 350g), the ergonomic design fits comfortably in the palm of the hand, making it easy for technicians to move around and measure directly at the sample tables of rotogravure, offset, or flexographic presses.

The sharp color LCD screen renders intuitive graphical charts and supports multiple industry languages.

Real-World Industrial Applications

The Konica Minolta FD-5 spectrodensitometer serves as a powerful assistant in the production processes of:

Commercial Offset & Flexo Printing Shops: Measuring ink film thickness on color bars and controlling dot gain to prevent prints from smudging, ghosting, or gaining excessive dot sharpness.

Premium Packaging & Label Manufacturing: Guaranteeing color uniformity for cosmetics boxes, tobacco packaging, and brand labels of global corporations across different print runs.

Ink Manufacturing Plants: Checking the color quality of ink batches and establishing master base ink formulas matching the Pantone color system.

Graphic Prepress & Proofing: Measuring and calibrating graphics monitors and proofing printers to achieve a 99% match before outputting massive production print runs.

Technical Specifications of Konica Minolta FD-5 Spectrodensitometer

Konica Minolta FD-5: