Contex IQ FLEX A2 (18 x 24 inch) Large Format Scanner

SPECIFICATIONS

Featuring advanced Contex Colour Imaging Sensor technology (CIS) features fourth generation CleanScan CIS technology to ensure the highest quality CIS scanning, including true 64-bit colour and 16-bit monochrome workflow. The Contex IQ FLEX A2 flatbed scanner delivers superior image quality with an optical resolution of up to 1200 dpi, and a maximum resolution of 9600 dpi. The Contex IQ FLEX Large Format Flatbed Scanner features an optical resolution of 600 dpi and maximum resolution of 9600 dpi and scan speeds as follows:

The Contex IQ FLEX Large Format 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 IQ FLEX A2 Large Format Flatbed Scanner has unlimited media thickness support, as the scanner lid can be removed. The objects must maintain contact with the glass, completely cover the glass or be effectively covered by the scanner lid and not exceed the maximum document weight. The IQ FLEX supports up to 10 kg (22 lbs) of document weight evenly distributed over the whole scan glass area.

The Contex IQ FLEX Large Format Flatbed Scanner has an embedded controller which features a  7″ multi-touch screen with 800 x0 480 pixels.  The processor in the embedded controller is an Atom Quad-Core with 8 GB RAM and 16GB flash memory.  Destinations for scans include the cloud, copy, email and USB drive (USB 3.0).  File formats supported include PDF, PDF/A, TIF and JPG. Selected HP, Canon and Epson large format printers are supported. The IQ FLEX works with Windows 11 64-bit, Windows 10 32-bit and 64-bit.

The Contex IQ FLEX Large Format Flatbed Scanner includes Contex LINK networking and cloud access utility and WIDE system driver and scanner maintenance utility.  IQ FLEX enables users to send scans to their own private folder on the network via the revolutionary in-built Contex LINK scanner-to-pc function.  Copy to any printer or connect with it over Wi-Fi.

The Contex IQ FLEX Large Format Flatbed Scanner has broad connectivity, so you can scan via Ethernet, EI-FI or send files directly to your USB memory stick. Scan easily to Dropbox, Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive and Box.com.

The Contex IQ FLEX Large Format Flatbed Scanner can be used with the optional Nextimage5 SCAN+ARCHIVE software, designed to optimise results by bringing out unseen details and restoring even the faintest originals. Scan in vibrant colour in sRGB, Adobe RBG or even full 48 bit with selected scanners. Capture and improve maps using advanced colour reduction options. Digitise and restore monochrome originals with unique adaptive filters and advanced back suppression. Long originals are no problem with full 64 bit OS. No original is too big for the software. Should PDF or TIF file format limits are reached, Nextimage5 SCAN+ARCHIVE will automatically create multipage images file.

Nextimage5 SCAN+ARCHIVE 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, TIF-G4 and others. Nextimage5 SCAN+ARCHIVE is a standard Windows application that can be installed on as many PC’s as you like, and is designed for 64-bit Windows 11 and 64-bit and 32-bit Windows 10. Scan, enhance and save originals in a single flow, with the SnapScan feature, eliminating the need for rescanning. Nextimage5 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. Nextimage5 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, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian, Spanish, and Turkish.

Contex applications create industry standard raster file formats that can be used with any CAD or GIS application. AutoCAD, Microstation, ArcGIS, and all other CAD, GIS and 64-bit TWAIN application driver is included for use with EDM and other image software.

Optional software available for the IQ FLEX include Nextimage REPRO, ideal for multifunction capabilities plus touch-screen compatibility and unlimited USB and Network printer support. Nextimage REPRO has an extensive list of optimized drivers for large format printers. The Application Printer Drivers are automatically used instead of the normal driver. Printers not on the list are supported through standard windows driver.

As you would expect from Contex, reliable performance is a given. For added peace of mind, the Contex IQ FLEX A2 flatbed scanner features a 2-year warranty and fast, easy parts replacement. 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.