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Sharp and accurate – with superb color

The SmartLF Gx+ 42 is perfect for capturing sharply defined detail on technical drawings
and maps …

… as well as vibrant, accurate colors for graphics professionals.

SmartLF Gx+ 42 large format scanners have all the advantages of CCD technology’s superior color imaging – the ability to scan a wide gamut (range of colours) and a high dynamic range (ability to see detail in dark and light areas) – combined with 1200 dpi optical resolution, the highest optical resolution available in any CCD wide format scanner in the market today. This makes them perfect for capturing vibrant, accurate colors for graphics professionals as well as sharply defined line detail on technical documents and maps.

SmartLF Gx+ 42 scanners use an Advanced 2+3 wheel-drive Active Paper Transport (APT) system that maintains accurate document positioning as the document passes through the scanner. Combined with bright white bi-directional LED illumination, APT means that even folded documents scan accurately and shadow free.

Images are scanned using 48-bits (color) or 16-bits (monochrome), with the best 24 and 8-bits selected as image data respectively.

All the benefits of CCD – without the downsides

Traditional CCD scanners have superior color imaging but are disadvantaged by their fluorescent lighting systems. By using white LEDs instead of fluorescent tubes, the SmartLF Gx+ 42 is able to maximize the benefits of CCD while saving time and energy.

No warm up, no waiting

While a fluorescently lit scanner can be used within five minutes of switching on, you need to let it warm up for about an hour in order for the tubes to reach their optimum light intensity and for the tube temperature to reach equilibrium. If you do not do this, color and stitch inaccuracies may result.

The SmartLF Gx+ 42’s white LED illumination produces high quality color, just like fluorescent illumination. However, because LEDs operate with a stable light spectrum from switch on (cold) through hours of use (warm), you do not have to wait for them to warm up before you can use the scanner to best effect. Simply turn it on and scan!

Significant power saving

The SmartLF Gx+ 42 uses nearly 30% less power when scanning and 94% less power when idle. The scanner has a programmable timer that will switch the unit into power saving (ENERGY STAR®) mode when it is not operated for the defined period.

In addition, its instant-on capability means that you can leave it switched off most of the time and only turn it on when you need to use it.

Light for life

While you would normally expect to replace fluorescent tubes every year or two, LEDs are long life. Unlike fluorescent tubes, which stay on the whole time the scanner is switched on, LEDs only come on during the actual scanning process. They have an estimated working life of 50,000 hours which equates to over six years of constant 24/7 scanning!

Less calibration

Fluorescently lit scanners require more frequent calibration because the tubes age and change characteristics over their life. LEDs maintain consistent output.

No mercury

Unlike fluorescent tubes LEDs do not contain mercury, which makes them more environmentally friendly.

More cameras – more accuracy

The SmartLF Gx+ 42 has six CCDs across the scan width to minimize geometric distortion, more than any other similarly sized scanner.

Traditional CCD scanners are prone to stitch and accuracy issues caused by sensor misalignment. These are minimized in the SmartLF Gx+ 42 by housing the six CCDs within a rigid monocoque camera chassis.

High productivity

Fast scanning speed

Along with the SmartLF Gx+ 28, the Gx+ 42 is Colortrac’s fastest scanner to date. All models scan monochrome at 12 inches per second (200 dpi). If you need high volume color scanning, choose the express color e model which scans color at 4 inches per second (200 dpi).

Gigabit Ethernet connectivity

The SmartLF Gx+ 42 large format scanner is networkable – it has a Gigabit Ethernet connection as well as a USB2 connection. Gigabit Ethernet transmits data between the scanner and the PC faster than USB2. It also allows you to place the scanner further from the host PC or network socket than USB2.

“Scan-it-once” philosophy

(Requires SmartWorks Pro software, not included with scanner.)

With other wide format scanners you have to perform multiple pre-scans of selected image areas to get scan settings right. With the SmartLF Gx+ 42 large format scanner and SmartWorks Pro software you scan only once, then perform thresholding and image enhancements on the scan in real time.

Scan-it-once technology gives you a huge workflow advantage. You can perform quality assurance and adjustments in-line, “right-first-time”, instead of needing to re-scan quality control failures off-line after batch scanning is completed.

An additional advantage of scan-it-once technology is that it minimizes document movement (and possible wear) through the scanner and document skew caused by back and forth “checking”.

Intelligent Adaptive Thresholding (IAT)

IAT allows you to create better quality scans of dirty documents more quickly. The free SmartWorks EZ Touch software supplied with the SmartLF Gx+ 42 wide format scanner has three IAT settings; SmartWorks Pro software (not included with the scanner) has comprehensive IAT that you can set in real time using slider bars.

Preserves delicate originals

SmartLF Gx+ 42 Advanced Active Paper Transport protects your documents.

The SmartLF Gx+ 42’s Advanced Active Paper Transport (APT) applies the minimum force necessary for preserving delicate originals, while achieving the required traction and accuracy to ensure images are sharp and shadow free.

We have even managed to feed newspaper through the SmartLF Gx+ 42 wide format scanner without using a document carrier sheet – you can’t say that about many large format scanners!

Easy to use

Easy, competent included software

The supplied SmartWorks EZ Touch software is designed for operation by non-specialist users and is very simple to use while providing all the basic scan to file and scan to copy functionality you need.

Simple scanner interface

You can access all main functions from a simple to use control panel on the scanner, which includes buttons for Scan, Copy, Stop, Rewind and Forward.

Plug ‘n’ Play USB2 Interface

Simply plug the scanner into your PC and use it.

Low maintenance

The SmartLF Gx+ 42 requires minimal service and calibration. The utility software included with it provides you with all the maintenance applications you need to keep your large format scanner in prime condition and up-to-date with the latest firmware and drivers. The scan glass is held down by magnets for quick and easy removal or replacement and there is easy access to the SmartLF Gx+ 42’s paper feed for cleaning.

Environmentally friendly

The SmartLF Gx+ 42 wide format scanner is RoHS compliant; energy efficient (it has earned the ENERGY STAR®); does not use consumable fluorescent lamps which contain mercury; uses recycle friendly components; and is optimized for quiet operation.

Upgradable

The SmartLF Gx+ 42 large format scanner is available in three models: m (monochrome), c (color) and e (express color).

If your initial requirement is for a monochrome wide format scanner only, you can buy a monochrome scanner now and upgrade to color if and when you need it. If your initial requirement is for infrequent color scanning, you can buy a color wide format scanner now and upgrade to a faster express color model should your color scanning volume increase.

You can upgrade your scanner quickly and easily, by email. There is no need for you to return the scanner to us or for a service engineer to call.

• Our FASTEST most PRODUCTIVE scanner –
• 4ips color and 12ips monochrome @200dpi
• 1200dpi High Definition (HD) optical resolution
• 42in image width – perfect for scanning oversize
• A0/E-size documents
• NEW Magnetic document guide for easier, reliable and skew free loading in high volume operation
• NEW Includes SmartWorks EZ Touch SCAN/COPY/USB/EMAIL (upgradeable)
• EMAIL software
• High density 48-bit color graphics and 16-bit monochrome data capture for accurate color and excellent monochrome images
• Reliable media feed system with advanced 2+3 allwheel drive
• Versatile media handling up to 0.08in (2mm) suitable for most media types. ‘‘T’’ model option for scanning mounted documents up to 0.8in (20mm)
• On-site upgrade from monochrome to color and express color – via Email
• CCD sensor technology with unique, bi-directional LED lighting system for maintenance free, low cost operation from power-on, no warm-up, no waiting
• ENERGY STAR® Qualified
• Plug and play USB2 or Gigabit Ethernet connection to your network
• Optional document return guide

• SmartWorks EZ Touch Plus software – extends the editing toolset and USB control of the EZ Touch  ‘in-the-box’ standard scan software
• SmartWorks Pro SCAN & COPY software – industry leading, professional scanning and color-copying software
• SmartWorks Pro SCAN software – industry leading, professional scanning software
• SmartWorks Pro COPIER software – industry leading, professional color-copying software
• ISIS interface driver giving EDM/EDC capability (non-EMC certified)

Document Return Guide

The SmartLF Gx+ 42 has an optional metal Document Return Guide that allows users to have scanned documents redirected over the top of the scanner to the front for easy retrieval.  It also allows users to place the scanner on desktops or on Floor Stands against walls to minimize the overall footprint and to maintain the operators ease of use when space around the scanner is restricted.

Floor Stand

Minimizes the installed footprint of your wide format scanner and positions the document feed at a comfortable and convenient height.  A basket catches scanned documents as they are ejected from the scanner and collects them at the back of the scanner for recovery later.

Floor Stand with Optional Add-on Kit*

PC and LCD flat screen mounting option combines wide format scanner and computer into a self-contained scan processing station that can be moved around an office as required.  The PC and flat screen mounting kit requires the floor stand (see above).

*Note: the PC, LCD flat screen, keyboard and mouse are not included.

Universal Repro Stand*

An alternative floor stand that holds the scanner above most popular large format printers including products from HP, Canon, Epson and other printer manufacturers.  Repro Stand conveniently holds a PC, flat screen and mini-keyboard and minimizes the combined footprint of scanner and printer creating a practical, high productivity workstation. Scanner height is adjustable through four height settings.

The Stand height is adjustable in five increments allowing a Maximum height of the printer that can be accommodated under the Repro Stand of 45.5″ (115.5 cm).   There is no limit to the width of the printer.

Stand height – minimum: 30.9” (78.4cm), or maximum: 46” (116.9cm)
Stand height including the Document Return Guide – minimum 41.22 (104.6cm), or maximum 56.3” (143.1cm)
Stand Depth – minimum: 31.5” (88.0cm), or maximum depth including extended keyboard tray and PC basket combination – 37.3” (94.8cm)
Stand Width – maximum 60.5” (153.6cm)
Adjustable Monitor Support Arm – minimum height: 50.7” (128.9cm), or maximum height from floor 57” (144.9cm)

*Note: the URS is not available for the SmartLF Gx+ 56

Document Carrier Sheets

Packed in tubes of 5 sheets.

Available in ARCH D / A1 and ARCH E / A0 sizes, with black or white backing sheet. Hinged on the short side.

• Scan and protect dry, ageing and/or valuable documents.
• Protect the scanner glass from documents contaminated with storage dirt and dust.
• Scan badly torn documents or documents with missing edges.
• Scan multiple lightweight and/or odd shaped originals & upholstery patterns.
• Scan transparencies more effectively.
• White backing sheet improves light reflection and scan quality.
• Black backing sheet prevents the back side image appearing underneath the image of the front side when scanning newspapers, double-sided maps and other semi-transparent originals printed on both sides.

Reliability of  Auto-Size Finder (ASF) function

The reliability of the Auto-Size Finder (ASF) function embedded in Colortrac SmartLF scanners is dependent on a number of factors.  In no particular order these include:

•  Scanner Stitch
• Scanner Calibration (sometimes referred to as Normalization)
• Contrast of the original compared to the media hold-up / hold-down roller
• Type, thickness & flexibility of the original media (paper, film etc)
• Age / wear & tear of the media hold-up / hold-down roller
• Contamination by dirt and dust in the media path of the scanner – on the scan glass and/or on the media hold-up / hold-down roller
• Scratches on the scan glass on the imaging line
• Skew of the original during load and staging in the scanner
• Side or centre feed in the scanner
• Ambient lighting, temperature and relative humidity of the scanning environment

Colortrac R&D qualify the scanner design and ASF using as many different size originals as is practical.  The minimum width is 200mm (8inches), maximum width is up to the maximum imaging width of the scanner range being developed, with as many different media types/colours as possible.  Tests are conducted at 21C +/-2C, 50% +/- 5% RH in a normal office lighting environment.

Each original document in the test set is loaded and staged a minimum of 4 times and sized correctly on a new, unused scanner.  The overall criteria used to qualify the scanner / ASF design is that the edges are detected so that no more than 1mm of original is clipped and no more than 4mm of hold down roller is visible on each side. This measurement is taken at 15mm from the top of the image.

Colortrac makes no warranty and accepts no liability for any loss or damages arising from the use or reliability of the ASF function.  If the user finds that the combination of scanner, original media, scanner age, environmental and other conditions above prevent a reasonably reliable ASF function, then the document size should be selected from the standard sizes offered by the software or custom sizes specified depending on the requirements of the job and variation in media sizes being scanned.

Scanning Thick Media

Scan Rate

The scan rate is proportional across the full range of resolutions supported by the scanner.  Actual scan times and quoted top speeds will depend on the host performance and are not guaranteed for all media types.

Competitors quote scan speeds using ‘Turbo’, ‘Normal’ or ‘High Speed’ modes that reduce image quality whilst suggesting that scan resolution is doubled.  These modes use software interpolation to create ‘virtual image pixels’ from a lower resolution scan thereby increasing the number of pixels in the scan direction (&/or X-direction) in an attempt to simulate higher image resolution.  Colortrac SmartLF scanners are designed to scan images fast at the optimum resolution required to capture the original image detail without compromising quality.

Maximum Resolution

Routine Maintenance