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Contex IQ Quattro X large format scanner

IQ Quattro X large format scanner gives you super fast results combined with excellent image quality. It is recommended to engineering professionals for the production of high quality scans or copies of large GIS maps, site plans, engineering drawings, blueprints, architectural renderings and many other technical documents. The scanner is also ideal for copy shops. Contex A/S is the leading manufacturer of large format scanners and large format scanner software for both color and monochrome scanning solutions.




Contex to Host Popular Q&A Webinar on Large Format Scanning

Chantilly, VA — Contex, the world leader in large format scanning, today announces the next date for its popular Q&A webinar about large format scanning. The webinar will be held on October 24, 2023, at 11 AM Eastern. Click here to register.

Below are just some of the questions that the Contex scanning experts will answer:

What are the real-world color capabilities of Contex scanners? What are the actual settings and steps to get accurate color scans from the HD Ultra X, IQ Quattro, IQ FLEX, and HD/Apeiron 42?

What settings will improve or tank color accuracy?

How do we calibrate and verify color accuracy?

The scanning community is invited to share questions in advance by sending email to contexamericas@globalscanning.com.  

An archive of Contex recent webinars are available at www.contex.com/new-watch-webinars.

Image One Boosts Productivity by 300% with Large Format Scanning Solution;

Online Document Storage is a Big Seller for Scanning Services Provider

Chantilly, VA – Contex, the world leader in large format scanning, today announces that Image One has boosted scanning productivity by 300% with the 42-inch Contex HD Ultra X large-format scanner. The Florida-based document management services provider upgraded to the HD Ultra X for faster order processing while lowering customer costs and boosting margins. Image One combines the scanning services with its popular online document storage solution, PaperVision®.com from Digitech Systems. “Being able to marry those two on the back end has been huge for us,” says Kevin Corley, Executive Director of Technology Services for Image One.

Founded in 1994, Image One provides expert document scanning services, business process automation, and enterprise content management (ECM) solutions for a variety of industries including education, energy, medical, state, county, and city government, finance, and hospitality, among others. The company helps to improve business operations through the implementation of image capture and storage solutions, workflows, content management, forms processing, and email archiving.

Image One has recognized an increase in demand for the cloud archiving solution after the COVID-related shutdowns changed people’s requirements around accessibility of hard copy documents. With PaperVision.com, Image One offers its customers secure storage and 24/7 access to their large-format digital documents. “More and more are wanting to get everything scanned and online,” says Corley. “PaperVision.com enables them to have secure access to their documents from anywhere, using virtually any device.”

Image One’s goal is to offer customers the highest-quality technologies at the most cost-effective prices with Contex and PaperVision products playing a key role. “They keep running and we’ve never had anything but good luck with them,” Corley says.

For the scanning solution, Image One uses the Contex HD Ultra X 4250 large-format scanner with Nextimage scanning software to produce precise scanning results at unprecedented speeds. With the significant increase in processing speed over its previous system, Image One can now process thousands of documents a week.

Nextimage’s image preview has also contributed to increased throughput and improved profitability by eliminating the need for costly re-scanning. Previously, Image One had to rescan large format images about 60% of the time to achieve the desired quality and correct defects in the original. “Being able to adjust the image on the screen, get the quality that we want, get the corners to lighten up, get the middle to darken up and save that without having to re-scan has greatly improved our throughput,” Corley says. “On profitability and margins, it has helped because it reduces the scan time that is budgeted for each job.”

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National / AZON Closes 2020 with Best Month on Record for Contex Large Format Scanners

National / AZON Closes 2020 with Best Month on Record for Contex Large Format Scanners



Wide range of scanning solutions meets changing landscape as
home office, specialty, and archiving projects drive sales in 2020; sales for personal large format scanners jump by nearly 70%

Troy, MI — February 18, 2021 — National / AZON, a leading distributor of technology for the reprographic, graphic arts, and sign-making markets, today announces that December 2020 was one of the best sales months ever recorded for Contex large format scanners. The company also reports that sales of Contex scanners remained steady throughout the year despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. National / AZON attributes its success to its dedicated sales team and to Contex’s versatile range of scanning solutions.


Throughout 2020, the market shifted from high-volume production scanners to home-office and portable devices. Sales of the entry-level Contex SD One scanner series grew by nearly 70% over 2019, while reprographic and data management companies, among others, continued to invest in Contex’s mid-range, high-production large format, and specialty scanners — the IQ
Quattro X scanner series, HD Ultra X scanner series, and IQ FLEX flatbed scanner — at a steady pace.


“The collective experience of the team at National / AZON proved invaluable for the company in 2020. They quickly responded to the shift in the market with solutions for new requirements. We congratulate National / AZON for their continued success,” comments Steve Blanken, General Manager, Contex Americas.


“In 2020, we made sure that we went back to basics: connecting with our resellers and the scanning community. We saw an increase in specialty scanning and archiving projects as organizations took advantage of downtime. Reprographic shops were also looking for a more productive set of input devices for the coming year,” comments Rich Gigl, Senior Vice President,
National / AZON.


In Q4 2020, National / AZON started offering webinars, which helped the scanning community connect with experts for their remote projects.

Contex has a strong R&D department driven by customer and market feedback. Its scanners are suitable for a wide range of applications including CAD and engineering, document archiving, maps and GIS, artwork and photo, book scanning, and more.


For more information, visit www.azon.com.

About National / AZON
National / AZON i s a l eading distributor of hardware and software products, with a special focus on the reprographic, graphic arts, and sign-making markets. Sales and distribution points across North America allow National / AZON to continuously expand and innovate to meet the ever-changing needs of l arge format printing and scanning professionals. With an intense focus
on customer satisfaction, National / AZON has gained a nationwide presence in the marketplace and will continue to provide products and services that enable success and profitability in the print-for-pay and graphics industries. For more i nformation, visit www.azon.com.

Contact:
Vickie Connor
National / AZON
vickiec@azon.com
800-260-0839 ext. 107

Contex, National / AZON to Premiere the Zero Turn Productivity Center with IQ Quattro X in Upcoming Webinar

Contex, National / AZON to Premiere the Zero Turn Productivity Center with IQ Quattro X in Upcoming Webinar

Contex and National / AZON will premiere the Zero Turn Productivity Center with the Contex IQ Quattro X large format scanner in an upcoming webinar to be held February 24th at 11 AM Eastern. Designed by National / AZON exclusively for Contex scanners, Zero Turn is a single-footprint holding table for documents that are waiting to be scanned. The IQ Quattro X is the market's fastest CIS scanner, capturing large format documents up to 17.8 inches per second. The combined solution delivers the most productive large format scanning solution available in the industry today.

Click here to register.

For more information, call 877-226-6839 or send email to SalesAmericas@contex.com.

Contex sets record with world’s fastest CIS scanner series; Market-leading technology boosts scanning productivity by 40%

The IQ Quattro X is an essential scanner for reprographic shops, the AEC community, and businesses that require scanning accuracy with technical drawings and other large format documents, especially at high volume.

Contex, the world leader in large format scanning, today introduces the IQ Quattro X, the 5th-generation Contex CIS scanner series. The IQ Quattro X is an essential scanner for reprographic shops, the AEC community, and businesses that require scanning accuracy with technical drawings and other large format documents, especially at high volume. The Energy Star®–compliant IQ Quattro X series comes in 36- and 44-inch widths, and is immediately available from resellers worldwide.

The IQ Quattro X is designed with innovative technologies, scanning 40% faster and transferring data at three times the speed of its predecessor. The scanner is also equipped with Contex Live Alignment, a new technology that ensures sharp image alignment even at high scanning speeds. Loaded with exclusive features, the IQ Quattro X series is also Nextimage Remote–enabled. This feature brings all main functions for basic scanning and copying directly in front of the operator via a tablet — saving valuable time.

“Contex is always innovating and we are excited to launch the world’s fastest CIS scanner, the IQ Quattro X series. Our advanced technologies are based on customer feedback, and the results exceed customers’ requirements for quality, speed and ease of use,” comments Jacob Bendix, CCO & VP Global Sales & Marketing, Contex A/S. “The IQ Quattro X is a must-have for businesses that want to expedite scanning projects with exceptional results.”

Smart, productive scanning

Faster in color than any other large format CIS scanner in the market, the IQ Quattro X scans up to 17.8 inches per second. The IQ Quattro X also boasts a 1GB extreme buffer, which eliminates waiting between scans. Further boosting productivity, the Nextimage Remote scanning app can vastly reduce the number of times the operator needs to move between the scanner and the workstation. It also gives users the freedom to move away from the scanner for maximum convenience and comfort.

Advanced image quality

The IQ Quattro X captures every detail from technical drawings with 48-bit CIS technology and 1200 dpi optical resolution. The scanner series is equipped with Contex CleanScan CIS modules, which maximize optical image quality with dual-sided LED lighting. Unique to Contex scanners, these modules eliminate creases and folds in originals, which are typically a challenge for CIS scanners.

The IQ Quattro X also includes Color Fringe Removal (CFR), an advanced Contex-patented filtering technology designed to remove the fringes inherent in CIS strobing scanning devices.

Configurations

The IQ Quattro X is available in multiple configurations, including a standalone scanner with the Nextimage scanning software and Nextimage Remote app. The IQ Quattro X can also be configured as a ScanStation Pro or as an all-in-one multifunction printer (MFP) solution by connecting a large-format printer.

Contex solutions are compatible with all leading large format printers. The full list of compatible printers is available at contex.com/nextimage-supported-printers.

For more information visit http://www.contex.com or contact info@contex.com.

About Contex

As the world's leading developer and producer of large format imaging solutions, Contex drives the market with innovative technology and advanced scan and copy software applications. Sold worldwide in more than 100 countries, Contex solutions are recognized in a wide range of industries for reliability, value, high performance, and superb image quality. For more information, please visit http://www.contex.com.

Contex publishes free industry resource for successful large-format scanning

Contex (Chantilly, Virginia), an industry leader in large-format scanning, has announced the availability of a new report, Requirements for Successful Large Format Scanning. The report addresses four “must-haves” for scanning – hardware design, software options, productivity and flexibility, and image quality. “Combined, these essential requirements make it possible to deliver the best scans at the fastest speeds with the highest image quality,” said the company. “Our latest report is a helpful resource for understanding the subtle nuances of a well-designed scanning solution. For anyone considering a new scanner or upgrading, this document is a must-read,” said Steve Blanken, General Manager of Contex Americas.

Requirements for Successful Large Format Scanning addresses several key issues, including subtle design features that “make a big difference” with scanning. For example, said Contex, scanners should have large-capacity input buffers that allow operators to scan one document after the next without a delays or lag time. High-quality camera lenses and scanning technology also make it possible to capture every detail in detailed, clear colour. Guide-plate options should also let operators scan any type of document – thick or thin, rigid or flexible. A simple and intuitive interface should allow even the newest of operators to feel confident when using a scanner.

Please visit contex.com/scanning to download the free report.

Contex Publishes Industry Report on the Four Requirements for Successful Large Format Scanning

Contex Publishes Industry Report on the Four Requirements for Successful Large Format Scanning

Chantilly, VA  — June 4, 2020 — Contex, the world leader in large format scanning, today announces the availability of a new report, Requirements for Successful Large Format Scanning. The report addresses four must-haves for scanning, which include hardware design, software options, productivity (and flexibility), and image quality. Combined, these essential requirements make it possible to deliver the best scans, at the fastest speeds, with the highest

image quality. The free report is available for download from Contex’s website at www.contex.com/scanning.

“Our latest report is a helpful resource for understanding the subtle nuances of a well-designed scanning solution. For anyone considering a new scanner or upgrading, this document is a must-read,” comments Steve Blanken, General Manager, Contex Americas.

The report, Requirements for Successful Large Format Scanning, addresses several important issues, including subtle design features that make a big difference with scanning. For example, scanners should have large-capacity input buffers that allow operators to scan one document after the next without a delay or lag time. High-quality camera lenses and scanning technology also make it possible to capture every detail in perfect color. Guide plate options should also let operators scan any type of document: thick or thin, rigid or pliable. A simple and intuitive interface should allow even the newest of operators to feel confident when they walk up to the scanner.

Visit contex.com/scanning to download the free report. For more information, visit www.contex.com or email salesamericas@contex.com.

About Contex

As the world’s leading developer and producer of large format imaging solutions, Contex drives the market with innovative technology and advanced scan and copy software applications. Sold worldwide in more than 100 countries, Contex solutions are recognized in a wide range of industries for reliability, value, high performance, and superb image quality. For more information, please visit www.contex.com.

Contex to host more open forum webinars for customers working remotely

Join Contex scanning experts at the next open-forum webinar on June 3rd at 11 AM Eastern. Attendees will have the opportunity to speak with Contex technical team members about their large format scanning solutions. Throughout the webinar, scanning expert Jerry Gautereaux will also share helpful commentary of Nextimage how-to video tutorials.

The open-forum webinars were first launched in April, 2020 to help customers working remotely. Due to the success of the webinars, Contex is continuing them with the next one scheduled for June 3, 2020.

Click here to register to secure your seat!

DATE: Wednesday, June 3, 2020
TIME: 11 AM Eastern
COST: Free

Contex Hosts Month-Long Webinar Series to Help Customers Working Remotely During Pandemic

Free webinars to be held three times weekly in April at 11am EasternChantilly, VA  — April 6, 2020 — Contex, the world leader in large format scanning, today announces a month-long, free webinar series to help customers working remotely as a result of the current pandemic. The webinars will be led by Contex scanning expert Jerry Gautereaux, who will provide assistance and answer questions about customers’ large format scanning solutions. The webinars will be held three times a week at 11am Eastern on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, running from April 7–30. Click here to register to attend.

“Given today’s circumstances, the webinars will be helpful with the transition to working remotely,” comments Steve Blanken, General Manager, Contex Americas. “Whether a customer is new or a seasoned scanning operator, we want them to know that our scanning experts are available to provide virtual assistance.”

Customers are encouraged to join the webinars as often as they would like. Additionally, Contex scanning experts are available to provide assistance via Contex’s online chat feature, Monday–Friday during normal business hours.

For more information, visit www.contex.com or email salesamericas@contex.com.

About Contex

As the world’s leading developer and producer of large format imaging solutions, Contex drives the market with innovative technology and advanced scan and copy software applications. Sold worldwide in more than 100 countries, Contex solutions are recognized in a wide range of industries for reliability, value, high performance, and superb image quality. For more information, please visit www.contex.com.

Contex Launches New Video Series on the Keys to Successful Large Format Scanning

Videos Outline Four Critical Requirements for High-Quality Images and Exemplary Scanning Experiences

Chantilly, VA — January 30, 2020 — Contex, the world leader in large format scanning, today announces a new series of informative videos that share the keys to a successful large format scanning process. Comprising four short videos, Contex’s new series is ideal for anyone who wants to learn the essentials of large format scanning, from hardware and software options to productivity and image quality. The video series discusses the importance of producing high-quality scans and copies in a cost-effective, simple, and intuitive manner.

“Contex sets the industry standard in large format scanning, and these videos explain how and why we achieve this,” comments Steve Blanken, General Manager, Contex Americas. “In each video, viewers can see just how much our customers’ feedback is incorporated into every aspect of our scanners, making them the most efficient scanners available today.”

The Contex video series highlights the critical yet subtle features that make Contex scanners leaders in their class. For example, the size of the table where documents are inserted and the large-capacity input buffers help eliminate lag time between each scan — a notable benefit whether scanning a few or hundreds of documents at a time.

Additionally, the videos address the value of capturing every detail in perfect color. Viewers also gain an understanding of how productivity and flexibility go hand in hand. For example, shifting from one workflow to another is as simple as selecting a personalized software preset. Plus, automations for naming, rotating, removing background noise, and adjusting image quality can simplify the scanning process and even create copies better than the original.

Visit Contex.com/scanning or Contex’s Youtube channel to see the video series. For more information, visit www.contex.com or email salesamericas@contex.com.

About Contex

As the world’s leading developer and producer of large format imaging solutions, Contex leads the market with innovative technology and advanced scan and copy software applications. Sold worldwide in more than 100 countries, Contex solutions are recognized in a wide range of industries for reliability, value, high performance, and superb image quality. For more information, please visit www.contex.com.

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