Contex HD iFLEX (17in) A2 Flatbed Wide Format Scanner

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Description

The Contex HD iFLEX A2 flatbed CCD scanner is a 600 dpi scanning solution for A2/C-size originals of any size or shape or documents up to A1/D-size. Specifically designed for flexibility, the Contex HD iFLEX A2 flatbed scanner scans books, magazines, journals, textiles, wood, original artwork and materials to convert them into digital content. Combine materials like never before, from scanning original artwork, creating product catalogues or making digital archives.

The Contex iFLEX A2 flatbed scanner delivers fast scanning speeds with an ultra-flexible design, perfect for the demanding user, ideal for Artists, Archivists, Libraries, Universities and Education.

Design Supply, a Contex Accredited Partner, works closely with Contex to provide the best solutions available to get the job done for your business and maximise your opportunities. With more than 28 years of experience in the large format market, Design Supply offers expertise and knowledge in tailoring the exact solution for your specific application.

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The Contex HD iFLEX A2 Flatbed Scanner

The Contex HD iFLEX A2 flatbed scanner: Oversize Wizard

Contex Scanner Solutions

Nextimage Scan+Archive software

Nextimage Repro

KEY FEATURE

The Contex IQ FLEX Large Format Scanner delivers great flexibility and fast scanning speeds. Protect fragile originals by placing them gently on the large flatbed surface, or utilise the flexibility to scan books, textiles, and /or artwork to transform into digital content. The Contex IQ FLEX has an unrestricted design, so the lid can be closed, lifted, open or removed. Documents or materials up to A1 size can be scanned in parts and then stitched together afterwards, using the oversize wizard. Scan papers, Mylar, polyester, canvas, card, water colours, acrylics, oil-based artwork, textile and many other substrates. Scanning books is made easy with automatic page split and spine area removal.

The Contex IQ FLEX Large Format Flatbed Scanner operates from a built-in controller and smart touchscreen, enabling you to operate, edit, annotate, and mark-up right from the screen with no need for an extra PC. Or install Nextimage5 software and run the IQ FLEX from a PC or simply use the rainforest365 app, Scan to PC via Ethernet or WIFI via dongle. The Contex IQ FLEX is the only WIFI enabled large format scanner and performs at a speed up to 150 MB/sec.

The Contex HD iFLEX A2 scanner delivers great flexibility and fast scanning speeds. Scan fragile originals by placing them gently on the large flatbed surface, providing great flexibility for creativity, careful document handling, and oversized and books scanning. The Contex HD iFLEX has an unrestricted design, so the lid can be closed, lifted, open or removed. Documents or materials up to A1 size can be scanned in parts and then stitched together afterwards, using the oversize wizard. The Contex HD iFLEX A2 scanner features fast USB2 and Gigabit Ethernet with xDTR2 hi-speed connectivity and can do a full scan at 200 dpi in 4 seconds.

The Contex HD iFLEX A2 flatbed scanner includes Nextimage Twain, a 64-bit TWAIN application driver for use with EDM and other imaging software. The Contex HD iFLEX A2 scanner is compatible with rainforest365, a Web App, available as a free download from the Apple App Store. Rainforest365 sends documents securely to your preferred destinations and doesn’t require a PC. Instead, your smartphone or tablet controls the process. Simply load the document, scan the QR code, and send the document directly to the desired destination. Deliver images by email, directly into your DropBox and print to any HP eprint-enabled printers.

SPECIFICATIONS

Featuring advanced CCD technology including true 48-bit colour and 16-bit monochrome workflow, advanced image processing algorithms, high quality lenses from Fujifilm, and 1 x 4 linear colour CCD’s (red, green, blue and gray), the Contex HD iFLEX A2 flatbed scanner delivers superior image quality with an optical resolution of up to 600 dpi, and a maximum resolution of 9600 dpi.

The Contex HD iFLEX A2 flatbed scanner has a scan area of 18 x 24 inches/457 x 610 mm and has a maximum image size of 24 x 36 inches/610 x 914 mm via software stitching. The Contex HD iFLEX A2 flatbed scanner has unlimited media thickness support, as the scanner lid can be removed. For professional colour results, the Contex HD iFLEX A2 scanner uses X-Rite i1 profiles and generates Adobe RGB, Device RGB, RAW RGB and sRGB colour space.

Optional items for the Contex iFLEX A2 flatbed scanner include Nextimage Scan+Archive software and Nextimage Repro software. Nextimage Scan+Archive software features easy creation of TIF, JPG, PDF and PDF/A files, integration with cloud destinations including Google Drive, Box.com, DropBox, email, HP ePrint, Microsoft Sky Drive and batch scanning. Other file formats supported include DWF, CALS, BMP, JPEG2000(JP2), JPEG2000 Extended(JPX), TIF-G3, and TIF-G4. Nextimage features full scan functions including Automatic Image Quality for instant clean-up and alignment and comes with an integrated image viewer and an enable automatic file naming. Programmable One-Touch buttons permit common tasks to be assigned to three simple buttons. Customise and edit index colour palettes and accounting features are also included. Even full image adjustment controls are included. The software is available in multiple languages, including English, Chinese, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Russian and Polish.

Contex applications create industry standard raster file formats that can be used with any CAD or GIS application, including AutoCAD, Microstation, ArcGIS, and all other CAD, GIS, image editing and storage applications.

Nextimage Scan+Archive software is a standard Windows application that can be installed on as many PC’s as you like, and is designed for Windows 10, 8, 7, and Vista. Scan, enhance and save originals in a single flow, with the SnapScan feature, eliminating the need for rescanning. Nextimage Scan+Archive is the perfect link between your scanner, digital storage, existing applications and your printer. A Scan-to-Net feature is ideal for sharing the scanner over the network and sending files to remote PCs.

Nextimage Repro is ideal for multifunction capabilities with touch-screen compatibility and full copy functions.

As you would expect from Contex, reliable performance is a given. For added peace of mind, the Contex HD iFLEX A2 flatbed scanner features a 2-year return to factory warranty including a first year on-site swap-out extended warranty. Count on dependable support to create the best image possible from Contex and Design Supply. Ask us at Design Supply, and we can tailor the best solution possible for your needs.

WHAT'S IN THE BOX

HD iFLEX A2 flatbed CCD colour scanner

2 m USB data cable

Ethernet cable

UK power cable

Installation Sheet

Normalisation and calibration target

2 year return to factory warranty

First year on-site swap-out extended warranty

Software included:

Nextimage 64-bit TWAIN

Rainforest365

Options:

Nextimage Scan + Archive software (scan-to-file)

Nextimage Repro software (scan-to-file & copy)

Warranty upgrade options (annual price for Year 2 onwards):

Diamond – on-site first 2 years PLUS installation and training

Platinum – on-site first 2 years OR additional years annual cost

Platinum – on-site first 3 years

Annual on-site supplement for Ireland (£150 plus transport from airport)

Scanner installation and training (1 day)

DATA SHEETS

Contex HD iFLEX Datasheet

Contex Nextimage Software Datasheet

Contex Printer Compatibility

Contex IQ FLEX Datasheet

MANUFACTURER INFORMATION

Contex is one of Denmark’s fastest growing IT companies and the world’s largest developer and producer of large format scanning and large format imaging solutions. Originally founded in 1923, the company designed and manufactured inventive, time-saving business machines, including printing machines, mechanical and electronic calculators, and electrostatic copiers, which were distributed and sold worldwide under the Rex-Rotary and Gestetner brand names. By the early 1980s, the foundation for Contex Scanning Technology began and Contex evolved into the leader of the global imaging industry in large format scanning, copying and image enhancement. The development of modular scanning technology began in 1986 and in 1988, Contex introduced its first monochrome large format scanner. Contex released a complete line of monochrome scanners in 1990 and launched its first large format colour scanners in 1996. Today, Contex offers 18″, 25″, 36″, 42″, 44″, and 54″ all -in-one, colour and monochrome scanners with CIS (colour image sensors) and CCD (charged-couple device) imaging technology. Over the years, Contex scanners have received numerous awards from leading trade publications and analyst firms including Cadalyst, Wide-Format Imaging, and BERTL (Business Equipment Research and Test Laboratories). Contex provides scanning solutions in over 90 countries and is recognised by a wide range of industries for reliability, value, high-performance and superb image quality.

is recommended for high productivity and top quality. The Contex HD range of large format scanners feature advanced Charge Couple Device technology with true 48-bit colour and 16-bit grayscale workflow, 5 x 4, 4 x 4, or 1 x 4 linear colour CCD’s (Red, Green, Blue and Gray), high quality lenses from Fujifilm, and an advanced image processing algorithm, achieving superior image quality and an optical resolution of 600 to 1200 dpi and a maximum resolution of 9600 dpi. The Contex HD range of large format scanners have the ability to process the entire range of 48-bit colour data ensuring the most accurate images with Accuracy Lens Enhancement (ALE) ensures precision of 0.1% accuracy. Contex Natural Light ensures the highest possible image quality. Contex CCD Scanners (except the iFLEX flatbed) feature Automatic Thickness Adjustment Control (ATAC) and All Wheel Drive (AWD) technologies. ATAC is for scanning thick originals and monitoring pressure on the surface of the document. AWD is a precision paper feed tracking system which ensures a perfectly straight scanning path and distortion-free scans. Gigabit Ethernet, xDTR2 and xDTR improves overall productivity by increasing the data transfer speed, so more image data can be sent to the PC faster.

Contex CIS range of large format scanners (SD ONE+, SD 3600, IQ Quattro 2490, 3600,and 4400) feature a number of advanced Contex proprietary technologies to achieve superb image quality and reliability. The Contex Colour Imaging Sensor technology feature fourth generation CleanScan CIS technology combined with CFR, SIGMA and xDTR to ensure the highest quality CIS scanners in the market. Contex CleanScan CIS technology is based on custom CIS modules with dual-sided LED light and Dual Diffusion, which suppress shadows and unwanted backgrounds. The patented Contex Colour Fringe Removal (CFR) technology is an advanced filtering technology, producing superior image quality with excellent lines. Signal Intensity Matching (SIGMA) is a Contex patented technology that minimises sensor differences live during a scan, to adjust for differences in sensor heating. xDTR improves overall productivity by increasing the data transfer speed of the USB interface, so more image data can be sent to the PC faster. This means a larger document (and more documents) can be scanned at higher resolutions without waiting for data transfer to complete.