Wide Format Scanner

Wide Format Scanner

The Difference Between Regular And Large Format Copiers

The cost of large format copiers is astronomical but they serve a purpose which a normal copier cannot replicate. A normal sized copier usually has a maximum copy size of A3 which is good enough for everyday needs at the office. But if you need to print 42 inch or wider then you need a large format copier. A wide copier does not use stacks of paper but instead it uses a roll of paper which can handle various large print formats.

Usually wide format printing is required by people such as architects who need to print out large CAD drawings and building plans. Of course there are other uses such as banner and poster printing.  Wide colorful prints can give you the visual impact at important business sales to help win impress clients. Wide format copiers differ in size and function. Some are multifunctional, meaning they can scan, print and copy.

Firstly you should decide what functions you need and list your primary usages before buying a copier. Are you looking for high precision and color quality? Or perhaps all you require is a fast machine which can handle big tasks? You may want to consider a copier that is capable of a number or tasks. This will help to save you money and room, in the office or home.

An all-in-one copier will give you the option to print from your computer or direct from a memory card. Furthermore it will save you the headache of having to configure lots of separate machines that an all-in-one machine can do. Compared to having multiple machines, a wide copier can save you space but don't be mistaken. You'll find that wide format copiers require a large amount of space. Make sure you have enough room to install one first. In most cases however, a wide copier will need professional installation which may cost a little extra.

Canon and HP are both manufacturers of a range of large printers and copiers. In addition, they manufacture standard printers, copiers and scanners. Because large format printers can be pricey you should calculate whether buying one really saves you money in the long run. Outsourcing your large copying or printing might actually be a cheaper option. Because there's not just the cost of buying a printer to consider, there's the cost of continual printing. Each time you replace an ink toner or cartridge it's another expense.  

Two other expenses you should calculate are paper and routine maintenance. Yes, there are lots of drawbacks to buying a wide printer when you consider that a print shop could easily do the same job. Many print shops have large copiers installed and are competitive in pricing even for small jobs. However, if time is of the utmost importance to you and you need things done quickly, then you should buy a wide copier.

You never know what's going to happen when you rely on another company to do a job for you and if you have important clients to satisfy, it may not be a risk worth taking. The economy has taken a bashing and in these times you've really got to stand out from the rest to succeed as a company.

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GEI WideFormat SmartLF Cx 40C Large Format Sheetfed Scanner $6896.99 -1 110 V AC 13" 16-bit 17 W 220 V AC 24-bit 27 W 3600 dpi 40" 44" 55" 6.70" 600 dpi 73 lb CB CE FCC UL SmartLF Cx 40C Large Format Scanner USB 2.0 Cable Local Power Cable Software CD SmartWorks EZ software Windows Image Acquisition interface (WIA/STI) Scanner utility software Launched in 2006 the SmartLF Cx 40 is Colortrac's biggest selling large format scanner range. With their classic straight through media path, these scanners are reliable, tried and tested high performers providing fast, high quality scans, copies or e-distribution of wide format maps, site plans, engineering drawings, blueprints, architectural renderings and many other technical documents for many thousands of satisfied customers world-wide. AC Supply CIS Color Cx Cx 40C Desktop Energy Star GEI WideFormat LCD Not Applicable P005001 PC Plain Paper RoHS Sheetfed Scanner SmartLF SmartLF Cx SmartLF Cx 40C Large Format Scanner Yes www.geiwideformat.com

HP Designjet 4520 Large Format Sheetfed Scanner $18373.99 1 Year Limited 110 V AC 15" 204 lb 220 V AC 24-bit 3.50 W 300 W 300 dpi 300 x 300 dpi 33.46" 42" 4520 54.33" 71" 8-bit 9600 x 9600 dpi Safety: USA and Canada (CSA certified), EU (LVD and EN60950-1 compliant), Russia (GOST), Singapore (PSB), China (CCC), Argentina (IRAM), Mexico (NYCE), Korea (KATS) Electromagnetic: Compliance for Class A ITE products: EU (EMC Directive), USA (FCC Rules), Canada (ICES), Australia (ACA), New Zealand (MoC), China (CCC), Japan (VCCI); Certified as Class A product: Korea (KCC), Taiwan (BSMI) Designjet 4520 Sheetfed Scanner Stand Touchscreen (Panel PC) Keyboard Quick Reference Guide Setup Poster Documentation CD System Recovery DVD Customer Service Guide 2 x FireWire Cables Ethernet Cable Power Cord HP Macroinstaller Streamline work flow and improve productivity by bringing colour scanning in-house to complement your large-format printing capability. This scanner integrates easily into your existing environment and with a variety of third-party scan applications. AC Supply Blueprint CM770A#B1K China RoHS Color Designjet Designjet 4520 Sheetfed Scanner Duplex Floor Standing Gigabit Ethernet HP Hewlett-Packard Not Applicable PC Plain Paper REACH Sheetfed Scanner Transparency Vellum WEEE Yes www.hp.com

Canon Wide Format Paper $238.99 1087V077 5.30 mil Canon Canon, Inc Multipurpose Paper White Wide Format Paper www.usa.canon.com

Visioneer 600dpi Mobile Scanner RW120WU $249.16 MODEL RW120WU VENDOR VISIONEER FEATURES RoadWarrior Mobile Scanner The Visioneer RoadWarrior is the perfect companion for the mobile professional. Weighing just 10.6 ounces it produces fast and easy 36bit color scans to organize all of your receipts business cards documents and photos up to 600 dpi in all major file formats including searchable PDF. The RoadWarrior packs easily in a laptop bag and is powered by the USB port to scan wherever AC power is unavailable. Bundled software includes ScanSoft PaperPort the industry s leading desktop and image management software. Also included is ScanSoft OmniPage NewSoft BizCard 5 Google Desktop Search Google Earth TWAIN and WIA drivers. SCAN Scans Receipts Business Cards Documents and Handwritten Notes. With this lightweight scanner you can scan your receipts business cards articles newspaper clippings and even photographs fast. RoadWarrior scans documents up to 8.5 wide and 14 long. ORGANIZE Arrange Your Documents and Leave Paper Behind. RoadWarrior software allows you to stack your scanned receipts and documents to make organizing easier. Plus using Google Desktop Search you can easily locate the information stored in your scanned documents and email. Scan it organize it and share it then leave bulky paper behind. Scanned receipts are even accepted by the IRS. SHARE Searchable PDF Makes Finding Information Easy. Because documents are scanned into a searchable PDF format you can easily send and share information with your team clients or headquarters. Presto BizCard Reads and imports business card information with amazing accuracy in just seconds. Import business cards to your favorite contact manager such as Outlook ACT Goldmine or your favorite PDA or smart phone. ScanSoft PaperPort The fastest way to organize receipts expense reports documents and photos. Provides thumbnails for popular electronic files with builtin viewer for PDF Word Excel and Word Perfect documents. ScanSoft OmniPage Precision OC

GEI WideFormat SmartLF Ci 24M Large Format Sheetfed Scanner $2738.99 10.60" 110 V AC 16-bit 220 V AC 24" 25" 32.76" 36 lb 4.20 W 40 W 600 dpi 7.75" 9600 dpi CB CE FCC UL SmartLF Ci 24M Large Format Scanner Software CD SmartWorks EZ software Windows Image Acquisition interface (WIA/STI) Scanner utility software The SmartLF Ci 24 is a fast, accurate and affordable 24" technical document scanner offering easy, face-up, instant-on desktop scanning and copying to any workstation or printer across a network. AC Supply CIS Ci Ci 24M Desktop Energy Star GEI WideFormat Gigabit Ethernet LCD Monochrome Not Applicable P006090 PC Plain Paper RoHS Sheetfed Scanner SmartLF SmartLF Ci SmartLF Ci 24M Large Format Scanner Yes www.geiwideformat.com

GEI WideFormat SmartLF Ci 24C Large Format Sheetfed Scanner $2964.99 10.60" 110 V AC 16-bit 220 V AC 24" 25" 32.76" 36 lb 4.20 W 40 W 48-bit 600 dpi 7.75" 9600 dpi CB CE FCC UL SmartLF Ci 24C Large Format Scanner Software CD SmartWorks EZ software Windows Image Acquisition interface (WIA/STI) Scanner utility software The SmartLF Ci 24 is a fast, accurate and affordable 24" technical document scanner offering easy, face-up, instant-on desktop scanning and copying to any workstation or printer across a network. AC Supply CIS Ci Ci 24C Color Desktop Energy Star GEI WideFormat Gigabit Ethernet LCD Not Applicable P006091 PC Plain Paper RoHS Sheetfed Scanner SmartLF SmartLF Ci SmartLF Ci 24C Large Format Scanner Yes www.geiwideformat.com

Brother International DS600 Dsmobile 600 Portable Scanner $236.78 DSmobile 600 Portable Scanner. Easily scan and save photos receipts school papers business cards and more. Scans black or white color documents. Scans documents up to 8.5 x 14 legal size. Powered thru the included USB cable?no battery or wall outlet required. Includes Dsmobile SCAN II software to save documents as Adobe Acrobat JPG or TIFF format files. Scans at up to 5 Pages/min (Blk/Wht). Optical resolution at up to 600 dpi. Compact and lightweight at 12.2 oz. and 11 wide. Fits conveniently in your briefcase alongside laptop.

Plustek / Plustek OpticBook A300 Large Format 12x17 Flatbed Book Scanner / 271-BBM21-C $1839.34 Plustek - Plustek OpticBook A300 Large Format 12x17 Flatbed Book Scanner - 271-BBM21-C

Plustek OpticBook A300 Large Format 12x17 Flatbed Book Scanner - 48 bit Color - 16 bit Grayscale 271BBM21C $1910.94 Plustek OpticBook A300 Large Format 12x17 Flatbed Book Scanner - 48 bit Color - 16 bit Grayscale 271BBM21C

Colortrac P005390 Scanner Stand $366.99 Colortac Ci 24 Wise Format Scanners Colortrac GEI WideFormat P005390 P005390 Floor Stand with Catch Basket Scanner Stand www.geiwideformat.com

A Scanner Darkly $10.99 A Scanner Darkly DVD New Synopsis: Set in a future world where America has lost the war on drugs, an undercover cop, Fred, is one of many agents hooked on the popular drug Substance D, which causes its users to develop split personalities. Fred, for instance, is also Bob, a notorious drug dealer. Along with his superior officers, Fred sets up an elaborate scheme to catch Bob and tear down his operation. Format: DVD Color: Color Rating: R RatingReason: drug and sexual content, language and a brief violent image Genre: Science Fiction Runtime: 100 Year: 2006

Plustek OpticBook A300 Large Format 12x17 Flatbed Book Scanner $1416.99 12" x 17" 15.75" 16-bit 17 lb 2.1 2.48 24.53" 271-BBM21-C 48-bit 5.24" 600 dpi NewSoft Presto ImageFolio 4.5 NewSoft Presto PageManager 7.10 I.R.I.S. Readiris Pro 10 Corporate Edition Adobe Acrobat Reader Plustek TWAIN Driver Plustek Book Pavilion OpticBook A300 Flatbed Scanner USB Cable Power Cable AC Adapter Quick Guide Setup /Application CD-ROM OpticBook A300 Flatbed Scanner has become a growing trend globally, especially in an age, where sharing information and making it more accessible to people is an important issue. OpticBook A300 was created based on the concept of book preservation, digitization of content and sharing of the book. OpticBook A300 also creates crisp sharp images of the pages, which can then be made into different formats. It has bundled with highly effective image processing, fast and secure PDF conversion, and highly accurate optical character recognition (OCR) software. A300 CCD Color Flatbed Scanner OpticBook OpticBook A300 Large Format 12x17 Flatbed Book Scanner PC Plain Paper Plustek Plustek, Inc RoHS WEEE Yes www.plustek.com/usa

Epson GT-20000 Flatbed Scanner $1087.99 1 Year Limited 11.70" x 17" 16-bit 18" 220 25.80" 29.80 lb 48-bit 6.20" 600 dpi 600 x 1200 dpi Epson Scan ABBYY FineReader Sprint Plus OCR ScanSoft PaperPort GT-20000 Flatbed Scanner Scanner installation CD-ROM and Electronic User's Guide Start Here poster Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable Power cable The affordable choice for large format scans and convenient workgroup document management capabilities. The GT-20000 offers the productivity benefits of advanced scanning technology in an affordable, large-format scanner. A versatile workgroup performer, this powerful product provides 600 x 1200 dpi resolution and 48-bit color for incredible detail on scans up to 11.7x 17. AC Supply B11B195011 CCD Color Epson Epson Corporation Flatbed Scanner GT GT-20000 GT-20000 Flatbed Scanner Mac PC Plain Paper Yes www.epson.com

Negative & Slide Scanner $69.43 - Converts 35mm film negatives and slides to digital images- Archive a photo collection in a format that's more permanent, easier to share, and fully digital for increased creative control- Easy-to-use scanner with 5 megapixel image sensor- Automatically

Canon / PAPER, CANON , WIDE FORMAT, ENHANCED / 0623V131 $106.4 Canon - PAPER, CANON , WIDE FORMAT, ENHANCED - 0623V131

Canon / PRINTER, CANON IPF710 WIDE FORMAT, / 2160B002 $3263.12 Canon - PRINTER, CANON IPF710 WIDE FORMAT, - 2160B002

SVP PS-A60 A6 Paper/ Photo/ Name Card Scanner with 16GB Card $207.87 The SVP PS-A60 functions as a photo/film scanner and name card scanner. This scanner features a CIS color contact image sensor with 1800x1200 pixels optical resolution and a USB interface for easy use.Photo scannerSheet feeder with color CIS optical moduleIncludes Name Card OCR softwareScan speed: 5 seconds per imageScanning element: Contact image sensor -nA6Scan resolution: 300 x 300 dpiOptical resolution: 1800 x 1200 pixelsOutput image data: Color 24 bits/pixelOutput file format: JPEGPicture enhancement: Auto color balanceScan area: A6 and 4 x 6Power input: 100-240V AC, 50-60 HZPower output: 6V 1.5A Power consumption: 9WCard type support: SD/MS/MMC (card not included) Interface: USB to PC as memory card reader Model: A60Included items: 1 x scanner unit, 1 x AC adaptor, 1 x USB cable, 1 x software CD, 1 x calibration card, 1 x anti-curl sheath, 1 x sensor cleaning swab, 1 x instruction manual, 1 x 16GB SD cardDimensions: 2.24 inches long x 2.17 inches wide x 1.7 inches highWeight: 8.11 ounces

CardScan 1760685 Card Scanner $165.99 0% 1760685 2.50" 7" 7.30" Personal Card Scanner USB Cable Quick Start Guide Travel Pouch Software CD CardScan Personal Software Personal business card scanner scans a card in less than 5 seconds. Drag and drop from e-mail signatures, web pages and more. Use categories to group contacts for quick e-mailing, direct mailing and more. Categories sync to Outlook too. Contacts are searchable and in electronic format can be easily shared, stored, located, secured and backed up for disaster recovery. Simply type in a few letters, and the software finds the contact you need in seconds. Black Business Card Card Scanner CardScan China No PC Personal Card Scanner Sanford, L.P. Silver Yes www.sanford.com

Plustek OPTICPRO A320 12"x17" Large Format 1600dpi Flatbed Scanner - 48 bit Color - 24 bit Grayscale 261BBM21C $543.92 Plustek OPTICPRO A320 12"x17" Large Format 1600dpi Flatbed Scanner - 48 bit Color - 24 bit Grayscale 261BBM21C

PM Amerigo Wide Format Roll $62.99 0% 1 Roll 24 lb 36" x 150 ft 45162 95 GE/108 ISO (D65) 95% Plan-24 Dust-free surface Inkjet Printers Use 24 lb. coated wide-format roll for daily work, distribution/working prints and presentations. Water-resistant, scratch-resistant design also features a 2" core, dust-free surface and bright color imaging. Paper roll accepts pen and pencil marks and is compatible with all wide-format engineering inkjet plotters, especially Hewlett-Packard 51631D. Use for all CAD/engineering applications. Amerigo Amerigo Wide Format Roll Inkjet Multipurpose Paper No PM PM Company, LLC White www.pmcompany.com

Penpower WorldCard Ultra Business Scanner $193.99 5.40 oz 600 dpi WorldCard Ultra Business Scanner USB Cable Calibration Card CD Registration Card The intelligent mailbox concept with indication light, guide you to scan business card in the easiest way that you have never experienced. Powerful recognition kernel can turn business card into accurate digital format in seconds for efficient contact management. A8 Card Card Scanner PC Penpower Penpower, Inc WCMA8W1EN WorldCard WorldCard Ultra Business Scanner Yes www.penpowerinc.com

Scanner, Photo Digitizer Scanner, $85.99 SCANNER, PHOTO DIGITIZER SCANNER,

Kodak i2400 Sheetfed Scanner $1345.03 The KODAK i2400 Scanner with built-in Smart Touch functionality lets you capture, manage, process, and deliver PDFs and other file formats automating processes that previously were time-consuming. Manufacturer: Eastman Kodak Company Manufacturer Part Number: 8835183 Manufacturer Website Address: www.kodak.com Brand Name: Kodak Product Model: i2400 Product Name: i2400 Sheetfed Scanner Product Type: Sheetfed Scanner Technical Information: Large Format: No Technical Information: Image Sensor: CCD Technical Information: Scan Color: Color Technical Information: Media Type: ID Card Interfaces/Ports: USB: Yes Physical Characteristics: Form Factor: Desktop Package Contents: i2400 Sheetfed Scanner USB Cable Software CD Platform Supported: PC Green Compliant: Yes Green Compliance Certificate/Authority: Energy Star

Quartet Wide Format Monitor Cart $305.99 0% 1 22" 3 35.40" 4 43.31" 28" Monitor Wide monitor cart is specially designed for your cinema-type 16:9 monitors. 35" wide shelves accommodate most 28" diagonal monitors without overhang. Top shelf supports up to 75 lb. Included straps secure most monitors to the top shelf. An included drawer mounts under the center shelf for accessory storage. Monitor cart includes three shelves with the middle shelf adjustable in three positions, a cord organizer and built-in cord wrap. Sturdy four caster base (two locking) allows easy movement. A/V Equipment Stand ACCO Brands Corporation Graphite No PWB1 Quartet Wide Format Monitor Cart www.acco.com

ION ISC12 Handheld Scanner $145.76 HANDHELD SCANNER FOR BOOKS PAPERS PHOTOS ;OTHER DOCUMENTS. HIGHRESOLUTION COLOR SCANNING IN JPEG FORMAT;UP TO 600 DPI. COLOR MONOCHROME RESOLUTION OPTIONS FOR;FULLPAGE SCANS AS FAST AS 2 SEC. REALTIME DISTORTION COMPENSATION CAPTURE OPTIMIZING FEEDBACK. TRANSFERS SCANS QUICKLY TO COMPUTER. SCANS ONTO MICROSD(TM) CARDS UP TO 32GB. INCLUDES 2 AA BATTERIES SCANTO TEXT SOFTWARE USB CABLEUPC : 0812715012502Shipping Dimensions : 5.50in X 14.00in X 2.00inEstimated Shipping Weight : 1.5

Fujitsu fi-6800 Sheetfed Scanner $15874.99 10-bit 12" x 17" 12.20" 16.90" 18.10" 24-bit 240 V AC 3 Month Limited 500 Sheets 600 dpi 70.50 lb Adobe Acrobat Standard Kofax VRS Professional ScandAll Pro with Scan to Microsoft SharePoint QuickScan Pro (Trial) Image Processing Software Option 2.5 fi-6800 Sheetfed Scanner 1 x USB 2.0 cable With improving the entire scanning process as it's main objective, the Fujitsu fi-6800 Production Scanner builds upon the qualities that have made Fujitsu the industry-leading vendor in Mid-Volume Production market the fi-6800 incorporates many additional features and functions that will can improve your document scanning efficiency. From pure scanning speed, to ease of use for user operation or a full suite of software productivity tools, the fi-6800 is the ideal solution for a wide range of Production Scanning applications. AC Supply CCD Color Fujitsu PA03575-B005 PC Plain Paper RoHS Sheetfed Scanner Yes fi-6800 fi-6800 Sheetfed Scanner us.fujitsu.com