SmartLF Cx40m monochrome scanner

SmartLF Cx40m monochrome scanner, 600 dpi optical resolution, 40" scan width, with software and 2m USB 2.0 cable

	Order Code:	P005000	E-mail this page Print this page Download PDF file
	Packaging:	1
	Min. Order:	0
	Supplier:	Colortrac Ltd UK

Description:

SmartLF Cx 40 Large Format Scanners
SmartLF Cx 40 is an innovative large format scanner design that uses the latest Contact Image Sensors (CIS) of true 600dpi optical resolution. The three Cx scanner models provide exceptional monochrome performance with very sharp, clean black & white images; excellent greyscale reproduction and high scan speeds.
For colour applications there are two very affordable scanner models, offering a choice of fast or express scanning speeds. Both come with Colortrac's best in class CIS colour image quality built in.
Cx 40 is designed to provide fast, high quality scans, copies or file distribution of large format maps, engineering drawings, blueprints, site plans, architectural renderings and many other technical documents. These 40" wide format scanners are ideal for AEC, CAD & GIS professionals and office users in any size of enterprise.

The Smartlf Cx models at a glance
Scanner Model	Image Width	Optical Resolution	Setable resolution	Monochrome scan speed	Colour scan speed
SmartLF Cx40m (Monochrome)	40"	600dpi	100~3600 dpi	10.1"/sec	n.a.
SmartLF Cx40c (Colour)	40"	600dpi	100~3600 dpi	10.1"/sec	0.84"/sec
SmartLF Cx40e (Colour express)	40"	600dpi	100~3600 dpi	10.1"/sec	3.36"/sec
USB 2.0 plug & play compatible

SmartLF Cx 40 Scanning Advantages
Extra sharp fine image detail, optimised image sensor calibration. Due to the close proximity of the sensor to the original, CIS based scanners produce extremely sharp, finely resolved panchromatic monochrome & colour images that are especially suited for technical document scanning & copying. Accurate CIS calibration is achieved with Colortrac’s Dynamic Normalisation Application (DNA) using 16-bit super-sampled data to analyse and set the appropriate dark & light levels. To maintain optimum factory calibration the scanner automatically monitors and adjusts the CIS colour temperature to guarantee the best possible image reproduction. Colour images are scanned using 48-bit ‘primary point digital data capture’ or 16-bits for monochrome, with the best 24 and 8-bits selected as image data respectively. This improves shadow and highlight detail, with better differentiation of the 256 tone levels possible.

Advanced 2+4 all-wheel-drive Active Paper Transport (APT)
Documents are fed side justified into the scanner from the front, over a gently curved feed tray and detected by reliable optical sensors for automatic loading. The original is transported between dual, precision ground drive rollers and dual, all-wheel-drive contour rollers with high grip rubber tyres, ensuring optimum support and accurate positioning as the document enters the scan window. There, it engages with dual, belt driven pressure rollers that actively promote a smooth passage through the scanner. APT applies constant minimum force necessary for preserving your delicate originals, while achieving the required traction & accuracy to ensure images are pin-sharp, colourful and shadow free. Access to the scan glass and pressure rollers for cleaning is quick and easy via the hinged APT.

Superior accuracy, reliability and stitch stability.
One of the advantages of CIS devices is the very short image path (~13mm) between the LED light source, the original being scanned and the image pixel sensor. This arrangement provides high levels of mechanical stability for maintenance free stitch, superb accuracy & compactness. The image path in CCD scanners is normally much longer (~900mm) and the use of camera lenses introduces magnification errors, chromatic and optical distortions in the image that can need correction to achieve acceptable accuracy & colour output. (For more information about the differences between CIS and CCD, see http://www.colortrac.com)

On-site upgrade from monochrome to colour and colour to express colour.
SmartLF is the ONLY large format monochrome scanner available that can be upgraded to full colour specification in-situ. If you require monochrome but are unsure of your need for colour, buy the scanner that fits the current requirement and budget with the reassurance that you can upgrade to full colour when the need arises.

Instant, high quality scans from power-on, no warm-up, no waiting!
The integral LED light source is ready to go within 35 seconds from power-on with no warm-up or stabilisation time required. In comparison, fluorescent light tubes used by CCD scanners can take up to an hour to stabilise and the scanner may need re-alignment and re-calibration before use. SmartLF scans excellent quality images right after power-on and when not in use the scanner can be switched off to conserve energy and is conveniently ready to go - at the flick of a switch. The SmartLF Cx is friendly to our environment, using just 27 VA during operation (approximately 10% of the power used by CCD scanners) and even less, 16 VA, when on standby.

Compact, space saving design requires low power.
SmartLF is a compact, lightweight & portable desktop scanner that will fit easily in any workplace environment. If preferred, floor stand or universal repro stand options are available that minimise the installed footprint of the scanner and position the media feed tray at a comfortable & convenient height for most users.

Low maintenance costs, plug & play USB2
Each of the 5 CIS sections are kinetically mounted in a rigid beam scanhead behind their own, chemically toughened, impact & scratch resistant scan glass.
If it ever becomes necessary, any one of the 7/8” x 9” scan glass plates can be replaced in less than a minute. The LED light source has a virtually unlimited life span and the CIS should never need replacement. Colortrac included software provides users with all the maintenance applications that are required to keep the scanner in prime condition and up-todate with the latest f/w and driver versions. A logon to Colortrac’s internet upgrade server is required; this can be done locally from the scanner PC or remotely at an on-line internet access point.

SmartLF Cx is supplied with a comprehensive suite of scanner operating and maintenance software.

SmartLF 'ready-to-run' software. Simple, easy to use and EFFECTIVE.
This Scan to file, Scan to copy and Scan to email software is designed for operation by non-specialist users. Simply select the inputs required using the intuitive user options, place the original in the scanner and off you go! The image is displayed on screen during scanning to provide real-time quality and image boundary checking. Windows Image Acquisition (WIA) / Still Image Interface (STI) drivers, TIFF, JPEG & PDF file formats and scanner utility software with internet upgrade server is included in the basic plug ‘n’ play SmartLF package.

For applications where more features are required, optional Colortrac and 3rd party software is available to enhance the capability and performance of the scanning system.

Colortrac optional software for advanced users.
Archiving applications
Colortrac Professional Scan to file software ~ ScanWorks ~ uses 'scan-it-once' technology. With other scanners you have to perform multiple pre-scans of selected image areas to make image filter adjustments, rewind and then re-scan to get the desired end result. ScanWorks performs all thresholding and image enhancements in the computer on the ONE AND ONLY scanned image.
Scan-it-once technology gives ScanWorks a HUGE workflow advantage. The scanner operator can perform quality assurance and adjustments in-line, ‘right-first-time’, instead of needing to re-scan QC failures off-line after batch scanning is completed.

Professional Electronic Document Management
Colortrac Professional ISIS driver ~ (Image & Scanner Interface Specification) is a technology for connecting high-speed document scanners to electronic document management (EDM) systems and is THE leading, enterprise-level scanning interface. Colortrac ISIS drivers are tested to be ISIS compliant and provide flexibility of choice with the benefits of a familiar user interface.

Reproduction applications
Colortrac Professional Scan to copy, print from file.
CopySmart is designed with simplicity and ease of use in mind, CopySmart adopts a ‘big button’ philosophy to make copies in as few, and simple steps as possible. Optional previews can be made for WYSIWYG editing before printing and image files can be saved and re-printed. Consistent colour fidelity and accurate reproduction of fine image detail is provided by IT8 closed loop calibration to match the scan colours to the printer, ink and media. CopySmart uses Colortrac developed printer drivers optimised to produce fast, high quality prints direct from the scanner or from saved image files.

CLASP Programme
Each SmartLF Cx CD-ROM lists Colortrac approved software partners and includes evaluation versions of Scan2Cad and SCP Colorado Professional suites.