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Contex - 1st August 2006

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Crete, Greece.

NEW Contex MAGNUM G600 Color Scanner - BIG Features! BIG Value!

Contex, the benchmark that others aspire to be, announces the all new MAGNUM G600 Scanner.

The MAGNUM G600 is a 54” wide scanner that incorporates state-of-the-art technology for enhanced scan speed, 12 inches per second (ips) in monochrome and a superior color speed of 3/ips, with image quality that rivals the original.

The MAGNUM G600 features the advanced 48-bit CCD technology for 120,000 pixel image capture, four times more than any competitive scanner available today, ensuring picture perfect scans every time.

Additional features include, Scan accuracy of 0.1%+- 1 pixel—an industry benchmark, Automatic Thickness Adjustment (ALE) for media up to 15mm thick, All Wheel Drive that cares for your delicate originals and flexible connectivity with both FireWire and USB 2.0 for ease of installation and use.

"Delivering fast color scanning at 3”/sec and monochrome scan speeds of 12”/sec the MAGNUM G600 is perfectly suited for Reprographic and Graphic Arts professionals who demand the flexibility of width, speed and various media thicknesses at a reasonable price point," states Thomas Weldingh, Executive VP, Sales and Marketing for Contex.

The scanner’s 54” imaging area handles very large color posters, architectural sketches, detailed maps, drawings and fine art at very high speeds and offers unlimited possibilities for professional imaging services, Reprographics, Graphic Arts, GIS and CAD. The MAGNUM G600 is a powerful tool and the perfect solution for Sign Companies, Pre-press shops, Copy shops, POP/Exhibit/Display Providers, Repro Houses, Mapping, Architect and Engineer offices.

Supports the new ContexNET Architecture
Integrated in this new release, is the compatibility of the ContexNET architecture with the G600 models. ContexNET architecture allows for interoperability between all Contex scanners and scanner clients in a local LAN environment and externally through the internet.

Features include:

SCANNING

  • Very wide imaging area - scans A0/E landscape formats
  • RoHS and Energy Star Approved - NEW!
  • The fastest color / monochrome scanning speeds in the industry - NEW!
  • High Precision Color captured at 48 bit for vivid colors - NEW!
  • 16 bit gray-tone capture for perfect reproduction of gray shades - NEW!
  • New hinged guide plate allows for easy maintenance of the glass platen
  • Improved All-Wheel-Drive with contour adjustment
  • Accuracy Lens Enhancement (ALE) – with accuracy of 0.1% ± 1 pixel
  • Scan to PDF format option
  • 3C Automatic Maintenance System
  • Built-in Precision Color calibration

High Precision Color - Scanning Superiority and Image Enhancement
The MAGNUM G600’s on-board real time color correction and 2D-filters for color sharpening, softening and blur provide superior results with a wide variety of input images. Color is captured at 48 bits for maximum color precision, passing the best 24 bits of color data to the computer to enhance color fidelity.

The unique 3C Automatic Maintenance system lets you calibrate in the field at any time ensuring stable and predictable color output. The MAGNUM G600 is calibrated to both sRGB and NTSC color spaces using an ANSI IT8 calibration target. The MAGNUM G600 supports the latest in monochrome scanning technology with Dual 2D-Adaptive enhancement.

All processing is embedded in the hardware enabling you to perform powerful image enhancement at very high speeds, much faster than performed by a PC.

Environmentally Friendly Scanners
The MAGNUM G600 scanner is Energy Star® and RoHS compliant, two key features on all new Contex scanners. There are no toxic substances in a Contex Scanner which complies with the ever widening world wide environmental policies that affect that world that we work and live in. And in an effort to help conserve natural resources and reduce expenses the scanner is Energy Star approved an added benefit to all Contex customers.

For further information, please contact:

  • Robert A. Gonzales,
  • Manager, Americas Marketing,
  • Contex Scanning Technology, Inc.,
  • 365 Herndon Parkway,
  • Herndon,
  • VA 20170,
  • USA.
  • Phone: (703) 925-2316
  • Fax: (703) 437-9826
  • E-mail: rag@contex.com
  • www.contex.com

About Contex:
Contex Scanning Technology is the leading manufacturer with the largest installed population, world-wide, of wide-format color and monochrome scanners as well as expert developers of advanced scanning and copying software for these products. Through its worldwide distribution, Contex provides scanning and copying and 3D printing solutions to companies and public agencies in architecture, engineering, construction, manufacturing, reprographics, graphics art, CAD, GIS and more. Information about Contex, its products and image capture and enhancement solutions can be found on the World Wide Web at www.contex.com

For more information, please visit www.contex.com.

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