This instrument measures the tack of printing inks. Based loosely on the original Inkometer 106 design, this model has been upgraded with an interactive, customizable touch screen PLC. The sleek, modern design goes beyond appearance by providing th operator with a large array of functions that can be set to cater specifically to the needs or wants of the tester, including multiple customizable test parameters, seperate independent calibration procedures, and easily updatable user interface options and memory. This instrument is available with a stand-alone printer and interface as well as a computer interface developed to further the accuracy and functionality of the instrument.