Beta Industries
BetaColor Presto Spectro (Spectro-Densitometer)
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Description
BetaColor Presto Spectro
Full Spectro-Densitometer Performance at a Fraction of the Cost of Others!
L*a*b* | SCTV | Traffic Light Tolerances | Delta E
Compare to X-Rite eXact™ or Techkon SpectroDens™ ($6,500+).
The BetaColor Presto Spectro delivers the advanced spectral data you need—including SCTV and Opacity—for just $3,149. It is the easiest, most intuitive spectro available for the production floor.

SCTV & Advanced Metrics
Exclusive Feature: Spot Color Tone Value (SCTV). Especially critical for the packaging sector, SCTV (ISO CD 20654) accurately measures spot color dot gain where traditional density fails.
- L*a*b* & Lch Color Space.
- Opacity Measurement.
- Trapping Order (1st & 2nd Color).
"Traffic Light" Tolerances
Eliminate operator guesswork. Program your specific tolerances into the device, and the flashing LED indicators will instantly tell the operator if the job is good to run.
- GREEN Flash: In Tolerance (Good).
- RED Flash: Out of Tolerance (Stop).
- Intuitive: No need to interpret complex numbers during a rush.
Rugged & Efficient
Built for the pressroom, the Presto Spectro features a low profile (1.66") for stability on sloping consoles. The paper-white high-resolution display is easy to read in any light.
- 50,000 Measurements on 4 AA Batteries.
- 2-Year Warranty on Unit.
- 7-Year Warranty on LED Light Source.
Built-in Library & Optional Software
The Presto Spectro comes ready to work with a 32-color on-board library. Need more? Unlock the full power with optional software.
Optional PrestoConnect Software:
- Expand database to 30,000+ color references.
- Organize by Job ID and Customer Name.
- Create comprehensive Quality Control reports.
- Purchase PrestoConnect Software Only
PURCHASE THE SOFTWARE WITH THE PRESTO AND SAVE $200 ON BOTH! (choose option above)
Presto Spectro = $3,150 | PrestoConnect = $995 | Total (separate) = $4,145
Total (together) = $3,945 Save $200!
Download BetaColor Presto Spectro Brochure
Download BetaColor Presto Spectro Manual

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Technical Specifications
| Measurement Modes | L*a*b*, Delta E (2000 & 76), Lch, Density, Dot Gain |
| Special Features | SCTV (Spot Color Tone Value), Opacity, Trapping |
| Pass/Fail Indicator | Red/Green Flashing "Traffic Lights" |
| Color Library | 32 Colors On-Board (Unlimited via Software) |
| Display | Paper White High-Resolution LCD |
| Light Source | High Efficiency LEDs (7-Year Warranty) |
| Battery Life | > 50,000 Measurements |
| Power Source | 4x AA Alkaline Batteries |
| Dimensions | Low Profile 1.66" (42 mm) Height |
| Warranty | 2-Year All-Inclusive |