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We provide wide format document management products and large format document conversion services to help you scan, manage, print and archive your drawings. Take 10% list prices!

IDEAL Products Overview

Overview - Contex Scanners

Magnum XL 54" Color Scanners $27,900 - $29,900
Very fast color and monochrome scanning. 54 inch (137.2cm) wide imaging area. 0.6"(15mm) thick documents.
Quadruple 4-linear CCDs (RGB Triplets + Panchromatic B/W). 42 bit color capture. 14 bit graytone capture.
FireWire and SCSI interface.
Special features include Automatic Thickness Adjustment Control, and highly effective all-wheel-drive paper guide.

Models
BASE - 800 dpi, Speed at 400 dpi turbo graytone and B/W 4.0"/sec. Speed at 400 dpi turbo RGB 1.5"/sec.
PLUS - 2400 dpi, Speed at 400 dpi turbo graytone and B/W 8.0"/sec. Speed at 400 dpi turbo RGB 3.0"/sec

** Comes with 2 year warranty. First 6 months on site repair service then additional 18 months return to depot for repair or replacement.

Optimal applications

CAD	Repro Houses	AEC	GIS	Quick Print	Photo Labs	Graphics Advertising	In-House Repro

Chroma TX 42" Color Scanners $22,900 - $24,900
CHROMA XL 42" Color Scanners Very fast color and monochrome scanning. 42 inch (106.7cm) wide imaging area. 0.6"(15mm) thick documents. Triple 4-linear CCDs (RGB Triplets + Panchromatic B/W). 48 bit color capture.16 bit graytone capture. USB 2.0 and FireWire interface.
Models
BASE - 800 dpi, Speed at 400 dpi turbo graytone and B/W 4.0"/sec. Speed at 400 dpi turbo RGB 1.5"/sec.
PLUS - 2400 dpi, Speed at 400 dpi turbo graytone and B/W 10.0"/sec. Speed at 400 dpi turbo RGB 3.0"/sec.

** Comes with 2 year warranty. First 6 months on site repair service then additional 18 months return to depot for repair or replacement.

Optimal applications

CAD	Repro Houses	AEC	GIS	Quick Print	Photo Labs	Graphics Advertising	In-House Repro

Crystal TX 42" Color Scanners $13,900 - $15,900
Color scanner with ultra fast monochrome scanning capabilities.
42 inch (106.7cm) wide imaging area. 0.6"(15mm) thick documents.
Triple 4-linear CCDs (RGB Triplets + Panchromatic B/W). 48 bit color capture.16 bit graytone capture. USB 2.0 and FireWire interface.
Models
BASE - 800 dpi. Speed at 400 dpi turbo graytone and B/W 4.0"/sec. Speed at 400 dpi turbo RGB 0.6"/sec.
PLUS - 2400 dpi. Speed at 400 dpi turbo graytone and B/W 10.0"/sec. Speed at 400 dpi turbo RGB 0.6"/sec.

** Comes with 2 year warranty. First 6 months on site repair service then additional 18 months return to depot for repair or replacement.

Optimal applications

CAD	Repro Houses	AEC	GIS	Quick Print	Photo Labs	Graphics Advertising	In-House Repro

Cougar Tx 36" Color Scanners $17,900 - $19,900
36 inch (91.5cm) wide imaging area. 0.6"(15mm) thick documents.
4-linear CCDs (RGB Triplets + Panchromatic B/W). 42 bit color capture.14 bit graytone capture.
FireWire and SCSI interface.
Models
BASE - 800 dpi, Speed at 400 dpi turbo graytone and B/W 3.0"/sec. Speed at 400 dpi turbo RGB 1.5"/sec.
PLUS - 2400 dpi, Speed at 400 dpi turbo graytone and B/W 6.0"/sec. Speed at 400 dpi turbo RGB 3.0"/sec.

** Comes with 2 year warranty. First 6 months on site repair service then additional 18 months return to depot for repair or replacement.

Optimal applications

CAD	Repro Houses	AEC	GIS	Quick Print	Photo Labs	Graphics Advertising	In-House Repro

Chameleon Tx 36" - Color Scanners $11,900 - $13,900
Color scanner with ultra fast monochrome scanning capabilities.
36 inch (91.5cm) wide imaging area. 0.6"(15mm) thick documents.
4-linear CCDs (RGB Triplets + Panchromatic B/W). 42 bit color capture.14 bit graytone capture.
FireWire and SCSI interface.
Models
BASE - 800 dpi. Speed at 400 dpi turbo graytone and B/W 3.0"/sec. Speed at 400 dpi turbo RGB 0.3"/sec.
PLUS - 2400 dpi. Speed at 400 dpi turbo graytone and B/W 6.0"/sec. Speed at 400 dpi turbo RGB 0.3"/sec

** Comes with 2 year warranty. First 6 months on site repair service then additional 18 months return to depot for repair or replacement.

Optimal applications

CAD	Repro Houses	AEC	GIS	Quick Print	Photo Labs	Graphics Advertising	In-House Repro

HAWK-EYE Cx 36" Color Scanners $10,900 - $12,900
Color scanner with ultra fast monochrome scanning capabilities.
36 inch (91.5cm) wide imaging area. 0.47" (12mm) thick documents.
Single 4-linear CCD (RGB Triplets + Panchromatic B/W). 42 bit color capture.14 bit graytone capture.
USB 2.0 and FireWire interface.
Models
BASE - 400 dpi. Speed at 400 dpi turbo graytone and B/W 8.0"/sec. Speed at 400 dpi turbo RGB 0.3"/sec.
PLUS - 800 dpi. Speed at 400 dpi turbo graytone and B/W 10.0"/sec. Speed at 400 dpi turbo RGB 3.0"/sec.

** Comes with 2 year warranty. First 6 months on site repair service then additional 18 months return to depot for repair or replacement.

Optimal applications

CAD	Repro Houses	AEC	GIS	Quick Print	Photo Labs	Graphics Advertising	In-House Repro

PREMIER Tx 36" Scanners - Monochrome Scanners $9,900 - $11,900
Fast and Quality large format monochrome scanning at an affordable price.
36 inch (91.5cm) wide imaging area. 0.6"(15mm) thick documents.
4-linear CCDs (RGB Triplets + Panchromatic B/W). 14 bit graytone capture.
FireWire and SCSI interface.
Models
BASE - 600 dpi, speed at 400 dpi turbo graytone and B/W 4.0"/sec.
PLUS - 800 dpi, speed at 400 dpi turbo graytone and B/W 8.0"/sec.

** Comes with 2 year warranty. First 6 months on site repair service then additional 18 months return to depot for repair or replacement.

Optimal applications

CAD	Repro Houses	AEC	GIS	Quick Print	Photo Labs	Graphics Advertising	In-House Repro

Cougar 25" Color Scanners $11,900 - $13,900
25 inch (63.5cm) wide imaging area. 0.6"(15mm) thick documents.
Single tri-linear color CCDs. 48 bit color capture and 16 bit graytone capture.
USB 2.0 and FireWire interface.
Models
BASE - 800 dpi. Speed at 400 dpi turbo graytone and B/W 4.0"/sec. Speed at 400 dpi turbo RGB 0.5"/sec.
PLUS - 2400 dpi. Speed at 400 dpi turbo graytone and B/W 4.0"/sec. Speed at 400 dpi turbo RGB 1.5"/sec

** Comes with 2 year warranty. First 6 months on site repair service then additional 18 months return to depot for repair or replacement.

Optimal applications

CAD	Repro Houses	AEC	GIS	Quick Print	Photo Labs	Graphics Advertising	In-House Repro

Chameleon 25" Scanners - Monochrome and Color $7,900 - $9,900
BASE monochrome model upgradable to PLUS color model.
25 inch (63.5cm) wide imaging area. 0.6"(15mm) thick documents.
Single tri-linear color CCDs. 48 bit color capture on PLUS model. 16 bit graytone capture on PLUS and BASE model.
USB 2.0 and FireWire interface.
Models
BASE monochrome scanner - 800 dpi, speed at 400 dpi turbo graytone and B/W 4.0"/sec.
PLUS color scanner - 2400 dpi, speed at 400 dpi turbo graytone and B/W 4.0"/sec, speed at 400 dpi turbo RGB 0.3"/sec. 0.15"/sec.

** Comes with 2 year warranty. First 6 months on site repair service then additional 18 months return to depot for repair or replacement.

Optimal applications

CAD	Repro Houses	AEC	GIS	Quick Print	Photo Labs	Graphics Advertising	In-House Repro

ACS 4600 Aperture Card Monochrome Scanners $20,900 - $22,900
Digitizes drawings from E-Size/A0 to A-size/ A4 stored on aperture cards, and oversizes up to 59"x44", with reduction ratios from 37x to 7.5x.
Scans up to 300 cards/hour, depending on the size of the unreduced document on the card. A typical D-size CAD drawing directly to RLC format takes 7 seconds at 200dpi on PLUS model.
Aperture Cards: MIL, ISO, DIN standards - MIL-C-9877B, MIL-C-9949, MIL-D-9868, ISO 3272 and DIN 9052. Siver and Diazo film. Supports input, output and reject bins.
USB and FireWire interface. Auto-Maintenance incl. calibration support
Models
BASE - 400 dpi, Scans D-size/A1at 200 dpi in 20 seconds.
PLUS - 2400 dpi, Scans D-size/A1at 200 dpi in 7 seconds.

** Comes with 2 year warranty. First 6 months on site repair service then additional 18 months return to depot for repair or replacement.

Optimal applications

CAD	Repro Houses	AEC	GIS	Quick Print	Photo Labs	Graphics Advertising	In-House Repro

Contex WIDEsystem KIT

The WIDEsystem KIT is supplied free with every Contex scanner.

The Contex WIDEsystem KIT brings together all you need to get started with perfect wide format scanning. The WIDEsystem KIT contains your scanner drivers, maintenace software, free software utilities scanner manuals and much more.

The WIDEsystem KIT contains...

	WIDEsystem Tools CD-ROM with WIDEsystem drivers, maintenance software and manuals.
	JETimage PRO+ Copy Software trial version.
	WIDEmail scan-to-email utility software - fully functional.
	Easy Maintenance - Maintenace instruction video on CD-ROM.
	Special lint-free cleaning cloth for cleaning the scan area.
	Contex mouse pad.

Thick Media Support Table
The optional Support Table helps protect your original when scanning stiff media. The table stands at the exact level of your scanner's exit slot and is constructed to let the original glide easily during scanning. The support table legs can be folded inwards making it easy to store when not in use. Contact your local dealer for ordering information. See the specific scanner model specifications for compatibility.

Contex Scanner Maintenance System
The Contex 3C Maintenance kit is designed to help you keep your cameras perfectly aligned, adjusted and calibrated for optimal image quality. Regular scanner maintenance is a sure way to minimize costly downtime.

The Scanner Maintenance tools consists of..

	Scanner Maintenance Software (wizard) on WIDEsystem Tools CD-ROM.
	Single all-in-one maintenace sheet with Alignment chart, B/W Calibration and Color Calibration.
	Protective cover for storing the maintenace sheet.
	Scanner Maintenance step-by-step instruction poster.
	Special lint-free cleaning cloth for cleaning the scan area.
	Easy Maintenance Instruction Video on CD-ROM (WIDEsystem Kit).

Contex All-Wheel-Drive Guide Plate

Care for your original - The Contex All-Wheel-Drive with contour adjustment and precision rollers ensures a perfectly straight scanning path without using unnecessary force so you avoid both image distortion and damage to your customer's fragile originals.

Dual shared axles synchronize roller movement to ensure a straight and stable scan path. Suspension components apply pressure evenly across the whole width of the document for an optimal yet delicate hold. The roller's soft-friction contact surface adds the final touch to a system that cares for your original and for your scan results.

Overview - Operating Software for Scanners

ScanOS $1,295
Multi-Function Scanner Operating System that enables scanning and indexing with a single field for easy retrieval.

WIDEimage $990
Basic scanning functionality. Batch scanning and batch conversion capability. Interactive scan and pre-scan capability.

JETimage $1,990
Complete color and B/W copying software for IDEAL/Contex large format scanners. Provides speed, flexibility and production of high-quality color matched copies.

Overview - Intelligent Raster and CAD Software

WiseImage for Windows
WiseImage for Windows is the most advanced program for raster, vector and hybrid editing, and raster-to-vector conversion of raster images. WiseImage for Windows is recognized for its Intelligent Raster and hybrid technology.

WiseImage for AutoCAD
WiseImage for AutoCAD allows the use of scanned color and monochrome raster data inside AutoCAD® 2000/2000i/2002/2004 and AutoCAD LT® 2000/2000i/2002/2004. WiseImage for AutoCAD adds full support of Intelligent Raster features to AutoCAD environments.

RasterID
RasterID provides a solution to the bottleneck problem of image processing and indexing hundreds and thousands of drawings during or after the scanning process. Full-featured raster cleanup and editing tools combined with integrated direct wide-format and production scanner interface speed-up drawing capturing to digital archives. Scanned drawings are indexed by information contained in the drawing's title block. In addition to operator driven mode, the program performs batch processing on sets of drawings.

PlanTracer for AutoCAD and ADT
PlanTracer is an application for AutoDesk's Architectural Desktop (ADT) and AutoCAD/AutoCAD LT, designed to convert 2D floor and building plan drawings into intelligent models automatically and/or semi-automatically.

Overview - Document Management Software

ScanDEX Pro
Scan, index, and archive in one process. Supports advanced multi-page TIFF management. Supports ISIS & IDEAL/Contex ACS scanners with direct printing to any Windows compatible printer.

ScanDEX Client
Network-enabled front-end system to ScanDEX archives

ScanDEX IX
Internet-enabled index and archive, supports browser indexing of documents, browser access to network file folders and document databases, browser viewing of documents and browser uploading of files.

IntraNETIX
Instant intranet (in-house) or Extranet (Internet accessible) server software which enables search, retrieve, view and print of format drawings (CAD, engineering, manufacturing,maps, graphics), as well as small format office documents. Documents may be stored in heterogeneous environments; e.g., PC, Unix, Novell, Mac.

Overview - Online PlanRoom Software

IDEAL's Online PlanRoom software offers an easy and intuitive method for storing, managing and viewing Raster and CAD files, as well as for managing the bid process. Comprehensive plan room solutions improve communications and work flow efficiency with secure, customizable solutions tailored to your application needs. Whether you need plan room software solutions for AEC, FM, Reprographics, Manufacturing or GIS, IDEAL has plan room software designed to make your job easier.

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