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SingleSensor Challenge

Prospective purchasers of wide format scanners have a choice between SingleSensor (CIS) based scanners and the (typically) more expensive CCD image sensor technology

This on-line 'Challenge' is a tool to help you find the right imaging technology for scanning your Large Format documents. The result is based on your selection of comparative image samples.

Take the 2 minute SingleSensor Challenge to see which imaging technology is the best-fit for your originals and application requirements, be they CAD, GIS, graphics, blueprints or photos.

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1. Select your typical document type

Blueprint, CAD or Photo

Blueprint/Copy

Blueprint/Copy

Document
CAD/GIS/MAP

CAD/GIS/MAP

Document
Graphics/Photo

Graphics/Photo

Document
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2. Select The Scanned Image You Prefer

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Blueprint / Copy

If you need to scan or copy Blueprint documents the Colortrac challenge will help you find the right scanner technology based on your own unique preferences.

A series of typical wide format document types will be displayed in sequence with two images shown side-by-side. One image scanned by SingleSensor and one by CCD.

Choose the image you prefer by clicking on the “Select” button underneath. If you cannot see a difference, you should select “No preference” in the middle bottom of the screen to continue.

Start the challenge
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    Document Size: 23" x 16"

    Document Type: 1-bit adaptive bitonal

    Document Format: 300dpi TIFF

    Substrate: Inkjet Paper

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    Document Size: 23" x 16"

    Document Type: 1-bit adaptive bitonal

    Document Format: 300dpi TIFF

    Substrate: Inkjet Paper

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    Document Size: 23" x 16"

    Document Type: 1-bit adaptive bitonal

    Document Format: 300dpi TIFF

    Substrate: Inkjet Paper

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    Document Size: 23" x 16"

    Document Type: 1-bit adaptive bitonal

    Document Format: 300dpi TIFF

    Substrate: Inkjet Paper

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    Document Size: 23" x 16"

    Document Type: 1-bit adaptive bitonal

    Document Format: 300dpi TIFF

    Substrate: Inkjet Paper

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    Document Size: 23" x 16"

    Document type: Full Color Scan

    Document Format: 300dpi sRGB TIFF

    Substrate: Newspaper

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    Document type: Full Color Scan

    Document Format: 300dpi sRGB TIFF

    Substrate: Inkjet Paper

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    Document Format: 300dpi sRGB TIFF

    Substrate: Newspaper

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    Document Format: 300dpi sRGB TIFF

    Substrate: Inkjet Paper

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    Document Size: 23" x 16"

    Document type: Full Color Scan

    Document Format: 300dpi sRGB TIFF

    Substrate: Newspaper

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Select

2. Select The Scanned Image You Prefer

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CAD / GIS / MAP

If you need to scan CAD, GIS or MAP documents the Colortrac challenge will help you find the right scanner technology based on your own unique preferences.

A series of typical wide format document types will be displayed in sequence with two images shown side-by-side. One image scanned by SingleSensor and one by CCD.

Choose the image you prefer by clicking on the “Select” button underneath. If you cannot see a difference, you should select “No preference” in the middle bottom of the screen to continue.

Start the challenge
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    Document Size: 23" x 16"

    Document type: Full Color Scan

    Document Format: 300dpi sRGB TIFF

    Substrate: Inkjet Paper

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    Document Size: 23" x 16"

    Document type: Full Color Scan

    Document Format: 300dpi sRGB TIFF

    Substrate: Inkjet Paper

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    Document Size: 23" x 16"

    Document type: Full Color Scan

    Document Format: 300dpi sRGB TIFF

    Substrate: Inkjet Paper

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    Document Size: 23" x 16"

    Document type: Full Color Scan

    Document Format: 300dpi sRGB TIFF

    Substrate: Inkjet Paper

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    Document Size: 36" x 24"

    Document type: Greyscale Scan

    Document Format: 300dpi TIFF

    Substrate: Clear Acrylic Film

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    Document Size: 24" x 16"

    Document type: Full Color Scan

    Document Format: 300dpi sRGB TIFF

    Substrate: Inkjet Photo paper

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    Document Size: 36" x 24"

    Document type: Greyscale Scan

    Document Format: 300dpi TIFF

    Substrate: Clear Acrylic Film

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    Document Size: 24" x 16"

    Document type: Full Color Scan

    Document Format: 300dpi sRGB TIFF

    Substrate: Inkjet Photo Paper

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    Document Size: 36" x 24"

    Document type: Greyscale Scan

    Document Format: 300dpi TIFF

    Substrate: Clear Acrylic Film

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    Document Size: 24" x 16"

    Document type: Full Color Scan

    Document Format: 300dpi sRGB TIFF

    Substrate: Inkjet Photo Paper

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No Preference
Select

2. Select The Scanned Image You Prefer

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Graphics/Photo

If you need to scan graphic or photographic documents the Colortrac challenge will help you find the right scanner technology based on your own unique preferences.

A series of typical wide format document types will be displayed in sequence with two images shown side-by-side. One image scanned by SingleSensor and one by CCD.

Choose the image you prefer by clicking on the “Select” button underneath. If you cannot see a difference, you should select “No preference” in the middle bottom of the screen to continue.

Start the challenge
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    Document Size: 23" x 15"

    Document type: Full Color Scan

    Document Format: 300dpi sRGB TIFF

    Substrate: Newspaper

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    Document Size: 23" x 15"

    Document type: Full Color Scan

    Document Format: 300dpi sRGB TIFF

    Substrate: Newspaper

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    Document Size: 12" x 12"

    Document type: Full Color Scan

    Document Format: 300dpi sRGB TIFF

    Substrate: Gloss Photo Paper

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    Document Size: 12" x 12"

    Document type: Full Color Scan

    Document Format: 300dpi sRGB TIFF

    Substrate: Gloss Photo Paper

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    Document Size: 33" x 23"

    Document type: Full Color Scan

    Document Format: 300dpi sRGB TIFF

    Substrate: Paper

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    Document Size: 12" x 15"

    Document type: Full Color Scan

    Document Format: 300dpi TIFF

    Substrate: Polyester

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    Document Size: 33" x 23"

    Document type: Full Color Scan

    Document Format: 300dpi sRGB TIFF

    Substrate: Paper

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    Document Size: 12" x 15"

    Document type: Full Color Scan

    Document Format: 300dpi TIFF

    Substrate: Polyester

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    Document Size: 33" x 23"

    Document type: Full Color Scan

    Document Format: 300dpi sRGB TIFF

    Substrate: Paper

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    Document Size: 12" x 15"

    Document type: Full Color Scan

    Document Format: 300dpi TIFF

    Substrate: Polyester

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No Preference
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