X-rite 408 densitometer different readings

Discussion in 'Heidelberg Printing Presses' started by m_alatorre, Sep 7, 2009.

  1. m_alatorre

    m_alatorre Senior Member

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    Hello everyone,

    Hope you can guide me to the correct tread or help me here.

    I've been using a gretag densitometer and it gives readings similar to:

    1.45 m
    1.35 c
    1.1 y
    1.8 k

    With those readings i get pretty much the result we need but i just got a used x-rite 408 and gives very diferent readings:

    1.75 m
    1.7 c
    1.24 y
    1.3 k

    I tried the quick calibration and did not change much. I then tried tu buy a reference card but i don't know whether this unit is polarized or non-polarized so i ended up with two main questions:

    1 Is there a way i can tell whether if it is polarized or non?
    2 is this a common fault to densitometers and may be fixed by the long calibration or it might need service or repair?

    Any help appreciated

    Moe