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Bowe Bell + Howell, April 17th 2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
AIIM Expo, Boston, USA.

Bowe Bell + Howell introduce their first wide format scanner

New Infinity WF - Sharper Images at Faster Speeds, Superior Paper Handling

AIIM CONFERENCE & EXPO, BOSTON, – BOWE BELL + HOWELL announced today the addition of a new wide-format scanner to the company’s full line of durable, cost-effective document scanners. Infinity WF is designed to convert documents up to 48 inches wide into digital images with speed and accuracy.

Available in three models with maximum scanning widths of 36, 42 and 48 inches, the Infinity WF can scan documents in bitonal, grayscale and color at 600 dots per inch (dpi). Depending on the model, it can scan at rated speeds of 3.2 to 4.2 inches per second (ips) in color and up to 12.6 ips in bitonal.

Designed to handle large format documents such as land surveys, architectural drawings, airplane engineering plans and maps, Infinity WF is equipped to meet the scanning needs of geographic information systems (GIS) and reprographic houses, as well as architectural, engineering and construction firms.

"We shape our product line to reflect customer needs, and we see considerable demand for a fast, easy-to-use wide format scanner," said Russell Hunt, president of BOWE BELL + HOWELL Scanners. "Built with the same high-quality standards our customers expect from BOWE BELL + HOWELL, Infinity WF’s intuitive touch screen and simple feeder will make scanner operation as easy for a novice as for an experienced user."

Designed to Provide Unsurpassed Image Quality
Infinity WF employs SharpShooter™ Trilinear CCD cameras that provide sharper pictures at faster speeds. This combined with its innovative LED light source allows for even distribution of light that helps the scanner extrapolate to 1200 dpi for extremely high-resolution images.

Bundled scanning software augments the scanned image quality with color gamma correction, black/white point adjustment, color dropout and monochrome image enhancement.

Infinity WF is packed with features that make the scanning process easier and more efficient. Image Rotation, for example, allows users to feed a large document lengthwise and then rotate the scanned image to the proper orientation. This is a very useful feature for users who need to scan documents that exceed their scanner’s maximum document width.

"Image Rotation allows users to scan more efficiently at the rated speed," said Stacy Sax, product manager at BOWE BELL + HOWELL. "With the ability to feed landscape documents lengthwise, customers can scan documents they otherwise couldn’t. This also gives them the option of buying a smaller scanner model than they would have had to."

Tough Product for Fragile Documents
Infinity WF features advanced paper handling and an easy-to-use feeding mechanism for oversized and delicate documents. Automatic Width Detection allows users to feed fragile documents through the middle of the scan table without the danger of paper guides tearing or fraying edges.

Users also can manually adjust the amount of pressure between the document and the glass plate. Transport wheels with individually mounted, spring loaded ball bearings secure placement of the scanned document to ensure smooth and gentle document throughput.

Infinity WF has built-in feet, which allow the scanner to be placed on a table to scan fragile documents that cannot be bent, such as photographs, archival blueprints, city maps and construction drawings.

Simple Installation, Low Maintenance
Infinity WF is easy to maintain, has low noise output and nearly no recurring costs on consumables. The cameras are enclosed in glass to protect them from dust, and the LED lights will last the life of the scanner. The scanner also includes automatic camera calibration so that the Infinity WF is ready to scan as soon as it is turned on.

Infinity WF includes everything an end user needs for simple set up and operation: Traditional network cable or a crossover cable for easy connectivity; Scanner stand with all assembly tools; Software for image capture and enhancement, and the ability to scan to PDF, JPEG or TIFF files, and also scan to network, print, USB or email; Power cord; calibration kit; roller cleaning paper; installation guide and startup CD.

"We want our customers to be able to open the box and start scanning right away with no need for additional components or software," said Sax. "The Infinity WF does not require users to install drivers on a dedicated computer. Instead, they can access the scanner from any computer connected to the enterprise server and the Internet."

Offered exclusively by BOWE BELL + HOWELL’s value-added resellers in the United States, Infinity WF is Energy Star: Imaging Version 1.0 compliant. Infinity WF will be on display at the AIIM 2007 Conference & Expo in Boston at booth #2351.

For further information, please contact:

  • Linda Stiglicz
  • BOWE BELL + HOWELL Scanners
  • 760 South Wolf Road
  • Wheeling,
  • Illinois 60090
  • TEL: (847) 423-3029
  • Email: Linda.Stiglicz@bowebellhowell.com
  • www.bbhscanners.com
  • www.bowebellhowell.com

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