Hi-Res, Large-Format Scanner

By DE Editors

Colortrac (St. Ives, Cambridge, UK), a supplier of CIS large-format scanners, has announced the latest addition to its product line: the SmartLF Gx 42 scanners.  

The new series features 1200 dpi optical resolution charge-coupled device (CCD) array technology and is designed to provide scans, copies, or file distribution of large format maps, engineering drawings, analysis visualizations, satellite images, graphic designs, and any other documents that contain fine image detail and require a wide color gamut with high dynamic range. These 42 in. scanners will also capture details of blueprints, photographs, site plans, artwork, etc., in monochrome or color at resolutions from 100 up to 9600 dpi. Original images can be captured off media from 6 in. to 48 in. wide by any length. The GxT versions provide motorized thick media scanning of mounted originals up to 0.8 in. (20 mm) thickness.

"The SmartLF Gx 42 is the first Colortrac product to feature our innovative, miniaturized digital camera unit (DCU) 1200dpi CCD imaging technology," said company Managing Director Graham Tinn. "It will be followed by 25 in. and 54 in. model ranges within the next six months to completely renew our CCD scanner line-up."

There are three versions of the SmartLF Gx 42 scanner:  monochrome, color, and express color. Any model can be upgraded on-site by return email, allowing customers to buy the right scanner for their current project with the choice to enhance their system later.

For more information, visit colortrac.com.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company's website.