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Contex - 17th June 2005

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Lisbon, Portugal.

Contex Introduces PUMA HS 36 Wide Format Color Scanner with iJET Technology

Fast, Sleek, Powerful, Technologically Superior — At a Tame Price!

Contex Scanning Technology, the leader in wide-format document technologies, recently announced at its annual Distributor’s conference in Portugal, the newest introduction to its comprehensive family of scanners — the PUMA HS 36 Color Scanner.

This tri-camera 600dpi optical color and monochrome scanner is a clean-sheet design, providing fast high quality scanning for users. The PUMA features the latest development in scanning technology — iJET Technology.

The new iJET Panel contains an ‘easy to use’ menu system that enables the setup and activation of full scan-to-print and scan-to-file options directly at the scanner. The standard Ethernet interface and iJET Technology allows the scanner to be directly connected to network printers and users PC’s. This full color scanner has a powerful built-in Linux processor to help process the data fast and efficiently.

Additional patented technology found in this new breed of scanner is Contex’ Accuracy Lens Enhancement Technology (ALE), All-Wheel drive for smoothly feeding different types of originals, and Automatic Thickness Adjustment Control (ATAC) for thicker originals. It features a full 36”/914mm width imaging area, and efficiently handles all types of documents including large color posters, architectural drawings, detailed maps, and fine art.

"The PUMA HS 36 scanner delivers maximum Color and B/W scanning speed, at a competitive price point for its class, that can’t be beat! The PUMA HS 36 delivers fantastic color quality required by professionals for photo-realistic colors, high quality grayscale with crisp, clear black and white images and prints that rival the original," says Jesper Erlandsen, Marketing Manager for Contex European operations.

Scanning Superiority and Image Enhancement
The PUMA HS 36 captures 48 bit color data for maximum color recognition, outputting the best 24 bits to ensure true color fidelity.

Using an All-Digital camera with advanced point-of-origin color capture and on-board digital conversion ensures the best results and the highest standards for color correctness in the industry.

The PUMA HS 36 contains advanced technology for color and monochrome image enhancement, providing vivid and clean results from even the most difficult originals. Image processing is embedded in the scanner’s hardware enabling the user to perform powerful data capture without delays.

Features include:

  • High quality large format scanning and copying
  • Up to 3”/sec full color and 12”/sec monochrome scanning
  • Optical resolution of 600 dpi with software enhancements to 1200 and 9600 dpi
  • Handles thick media up to 15mm or .6” thick
  • High Precision Color is captured at 48 bit color for photo-realistic vivid colors
  • 16 bit gray tone capture for perfect reproduction of grayscales
  • Advanced image processing
  • Four wheel-drive for effective grip and a smooth feed
  • Ethernet & USB Connectivity
  • STI and WIA support and Twain Driver
  • Scan to PDF
  • Automatic Maintenance System
  • Automatic & closed loop color calibration
  • iJET Technology with ContexNET Architecture
  • Fast and Easy Customer Replacement of Scanner Consumables

Flexible One Touch Scanning and Connectivity—Ethernet and USB2
The PUMA HS 36 operator panel has a keyboard and display, which can simply initiate copy and scan tasks directly from the scanner. The buttons can be used for scanning to file, NET, web, copying and e-mailing the originals automatically. The PUMA HS 36 scanner lets you connect directly to your PC by also offering high speed USB as standard.

Configurations
The PUMA HS 36 is available in two configurations, a Base version and a Plus version. The Base version can be upgraded to the Plus version using Contex’ unique SmartCardTM Technology, and both support Microsoft’s Windows ME, 2000 and XP platforms.

See our full range of scanners at www.contex.com

For further information, please contact:

  • Robert A. Gonzales
  • Contex Corporate Marketing Manager
  • Contex A/S
  • 2 Svanevang
  • DK – 3450 Alleroed
  • Denmark.
  • Telefon: +45 48 14 11 22
  • Fax: +45 48 14 01 22
  • Email: 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 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 http://www.contex.com

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