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Paradigm Imaging Group Announces Six New Large Format Scanners from
Western Graphtec, Inc.
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Mesa, CA - November 24, 2004 – Six new entries into the large-format
scanner field by Western Graphtec have been announced by Paradigm
Imaging Group, the U.S. and Canadian distributor of Graphtec
scanners. The new CS600, CS500, and IS200 series scanners will meet
the requirements of users in the Graphic Arts, Fine Art,
Photography, Pre-press, Reprographics, Sign, Point of Purchase, GIS,
Mapping, CAD, AEC and document archiving market segments.
With two models offered in each
series, the CS600 and CS500 Series are 24-bit, full-color scanners
perfect for processing photographs, complex maps, and AEC/ CAD
drawings, while the IS200 offers an 8-bit monochrome alternative for
those who do not currently need the color functions. Each series
offers a standard or advanced Pro model, which allows users the
option to initially purchase a standard version and cost-effectively
upgrade to the advanced system in future.
The Pro models include a
‘high-quality’ scanning mode with interpolated resolution up to
4800dpi, as opposed to 800dpi for the standard models. The Pro models
also incorporate a ‘high-speed’ scanning mode for quality image output
with up to 40% faster throughput than standard models at comparable
resolution settings.
The CS600/CS500 color scanners and
the IS200 monochrome scanners all feature maximum scanning speeds of 9
ips (monochrome) and 3 ips (8-bit, 24-bit color) when scanning at
400dpi, making them the fastest throughput large-format scanners
currently offered in the market. In addition, CS600/CS500 Series
scanners are compatible with the new industry standard sRGB color
space, pushing their high-performance to maximum potential for premium
color image processing.
The CS600, CS500, and IS200 all
feature 600dpi optical resolution and employ Contact Image Sensor
(CIS) technology as opposed to common CCD scanning. Western Graphtec,
Inc. was the first company to introduce this pioneering technology.
CIS technology eliminates the time-consuming process of continually
re-aligning and re-calibrating the scanning device and requires no
warm-up time, making these scanners ready to operate within seconds
after turning the powering on.
All CS series scanners incorporate a
sophisticated document handling system for effectively archiving old
drawings, maps and various delicate graphic images electronically to
prevent further deterioration and free up valuable storage space. The
high precision document feeding architecture also makes the CS
scanners well-log compliant, where continuous, long-length scanning is
one of the mandatory requirements.
The CS600 is a 42” wide, 24-bit full
color scanner with the ability to scan thick, rigid originals up to
0.8” thick to meet requirements in the “print for pay” and other
graphic oriented industries. The CS600 will efficiently scan a variety
of colorful artwork such as a poster mounted on styrene board or other
thick substrates. The CS600 is the only scanner of its kind that
features a complete “hands-free” automatic thickness control function,
which automatically recognizes the thickness of the material being
scanned without any user intervention. The CS600 will compensate and
adjust itself for the most optimal positioning and traction when
scanning originals of various thicknesses. This feature ensures
worry-free operation and the best possible scan for sharp, colorful,
error-free archival and reproductions of images with various
thicknesses.
The CS500 is a 42” wide, 24-bit full
color scanner that processes flexible material up to a maximum of
0.06” thick. The CS500 is also available in the standard
configuration, which is post-purchase upgradeable to advanced Pro
model.
The IS200 is 42” wide, monochrome
scanners with 8-bit graytone capture capability, ideal for
applications that do not require color capturing. The IS200 provides a
cost-effective solution for scanning monochrome, grayscale and black &
white drawings and documents in CAD, AEC and other engineering and
document management applications. With its high-speed (9 ips maximum
at 400 dpi resolution setting) and accurate scanning capabilities, the
IS200 is also ideal for computerized, massive document archiving and
filing systems. This scanner is capable of scanning large-format
monochrome drawings, blueprints, sepias and old/delicate originals
with aging degradation by applying various filtering effects provided
in its standard Scanning Master 21+ software.
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