Costa Mesa, CA – April 15, 2009 – Paradigm Imaging Group, a leading distributor of large-format scanning and printing solutions, announces the release of the widest sheet-fed scanner on the market – the imagePRO Gx 56 HD Plus.

The imagePRO Gx 56 HD Plus large format scanner breaks new ground, not only in size, but with regards to environmental impact, efficiency and versatility. Equipped with an instant-on, bi-directional, 2D LED illumination system, the imagePRO Gx 56 HD Plus is Energy Star® compliant, reducing energy requirements by using 30% less power when in operation and 94% less power when idle.
The use of LED technology provides instant-on color calibration with no waiting time. The estimated working life of the LED system is 50,000 hours, compared to 8,000 hours for traditional scanners with CCD image sensor technology.

Not only can the imagePRO Gx 56 HD Plus scanners handle high fidelity color graphics, these scanners are also capable of capturing fine line detail in technical documents. This unique combination of vivid color reproduction and highly accurate line and detail replication make the imagePRO Gx 56 HD Plus the perfect fit for the reprographics, fine art, design, architectural, automotive, engineering, and facilities management markets.

The imagePRO Gx 56 HD Plus at-a-glance:

• Instant-On, long-life 2D LED illumination system

• 600 dpi optical resolution – 9600 dpi max resolution

• 61.8” (over 5 feet) max media width; 56” max scan width

• Fast 9ips monochrome and 3ips color scan speed

• Up to .8” max media thickness (T models)*

• 48-bit color data capture

• Network ready with Gigabit Ethernet connectivity

• Includes All-In-One scan and copy software

• 2-year on-site warranty

“The addition of the imagePRO Gx 56 HD Plus series adds 6 more scanner models to our product range of over 40 different scanners and multifunction systems. This will further expand and diversify our products and services, enabling us to serve a broader range of customers,” stated Randy Geesman, President of Paradigm Imaging Group.

About Paradigm Imaging Group

Paradigm Imaging Group is a large format solutions provider whose expertise extends from scanning and printing products to imaging systems integration, software development and product distribution. Paradigm counts among its clients, companies in reprographics, architecture, engineering, construction and manufacturing, as well as numerous public agencies at all levels of government. Since 1989, Paradigm has grown to become a leading provider of large format scanning and printing solutions.