CoLortracApprovedSoftwareProduct
and the name we give to software which has been specially adapted or developed to be compatible with Colortrac scanners. The membership of CLASP product providers is drawn from specialist solutions and software companies whose product makes use of large format document scanners. These companies have worked with our scanners in most cases to integrate direct driver support for SmartLF scanners and also have the option to engage in reciprocal product marketing activity with Colortrac Ltd.
Most CLASP members regularly receive Software Development Kits or SDKs free-of-charge for the Colortrac models as they appear on the market. Colortrac in return for the programming instructions will always insist on a signed Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) completed by the participating company (standard practice).
Reciprocal website linking is encouraged as part of the agreement. Colortrac however reserve the right to remove the name or link of any company at any time.
CLASP product compatibility with large format scanners can take three basic forms.
Most software which is raster based will accept TIFF scan data and this represents the lowest criteria for CLASP membership and compatibility with Colortrac scanners. We grade this as CLASP Level III.
Software products that have a TWAIN interface and/or accept the WIA (Windows Image Acquisition) enabled scannners are graded Level II. Microsoft Paint operates with SmartLF in WIA mode but generally there is variation in the implementation of Twain/WIA across applications. Companies like SCP produce comprehensive Twain drivers for SmartLF. Providers in this category are graded Level II.
Companies who have used the Software Development Kit (SDK) to develop a direct driver to connect with Colortrac scanners are graded Level I. This represents a high degree of technical involvement with Colortrac technology. Most of the companies are Level I CLASP developers.
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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.
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.
Document Size: 23" x 16"
Document Type: 1-bit adaptive bitonal
Document Format: 300dpi TIFF
Substrate: Inkjet Paper
Document Size: 23" x 16"
Document Type: 1-bit adaptive bitonal
Document Format: 300dpi TIFF
Substrate: Inkjet Paper
Document Size: 23" x 16"
Document Type: 1-bit adaptive bitonal
Document Format: 300dpi TIFF
Substrate: Inkjet Paper
Document Size: 23" x 16"
Document Type: 1-bit adaptive bitonal
Document Format: 300dpi TIFF
Substrate: Inkjet Paper
Document Size: 23" x 16"
Document Type: 1-bit adaptive bitonal
Document Format: 300dpi TIFF
Substrate: Inkjet Paper
Document Size: 23" x 16"
Document type: Full Color Scan
Document Format: 300dpi sRGB TIFF
Substrate: Newspaper
Document Size: 23" x 16"
Document type: Full Color Scan
Document Format: 300dpi sRGB TIFF
Substrate: Inkjet Paper
Document Size: 23" x 16"
Document type: Full Color Scan
Document Format: 300dpi sRGB TIFF
Substrate: Newspaper
Document Size: 23" x 16"
Document type: Full Color Scan
Document Format: 300dpi sRGB TIFF
Substrate: Inkjet Paper
Document Size: 23" x 16"
Document type: Full Color Scan
Document Format: 300dpi sRGB TIFF
Substrate: Newspaper
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.
Document Size: 23" x 16"
Document type: Full Color Scan
Document Format: 300dpi sRGB TIFF
Substrate: Inkjet Paper
Document Size: 23" x 16"
Document type: Full Color Scan
Document Format: 300dpi sRGB TIFF
Substrate: Inkjet Paper
Document Size: 23" x 16"
Document type: Full Color Scan
Document Format: 300dpi sRGB TIFF
Substrate: Inkjet Paper
Document Size: 23" x 16"
Document type: Full Color Scan
Document Format: 300dpi sRGB TIFF
Substrate: Inkjet Paper
Document Size: 36" x 24"
Document type: Greyscale Scan
Document Format: 300dpi TIFF
Substrate: Clear Acrylic Film
Document Size: 24" x 16"
Document type: Full Color Scan
Document Format: 300dpi sRGB TIFF
Substrate: Inkjet Photo paper
Document Size: 36" x 24"
Document type: Greyscale Scan
Document Format: 300dpi TIFF
Substrate: Clear Acrylic Film
Document Size: 24" x 16"
Document type: Full Color Scan
Document Format: 300dpi sRGB TIFF
Substrate: Inkjet Photo Paper
Document Size: 36" x 24"
Document type: Greyscale Scan
Document Format: 300dpi TIFF
Substrate: Clear Acrylic Film
Document Size: 24" x 16"
Document type: Full Color Scan
Document Format: 300dpi sRGB TIFF
Substrate: Inkjet Photo Paper
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.
Document Size: 23" x 15"
Document type: Full Color Scan
Document Format: 300dpi sRGB TIFF
Substrate: Newspaper
Document Size: 23" x 15"
Document type: Full Color Scan
Document Format: 300dpi sRGB TIFF
Substrate: Newspaper
Document Size: 12" x 12"
Document type: Full Color Scan
Document Format: 300dpi sRGB TIFF
Substrate: Gloss Photo Paper
Document Size: 12" x 12"
Document type: Full Color Scan
Document Format: 300dpi sRGB TIFF
Substrate: Gloss Photo Paper
Document Size: 33" x 23"
Document type: Full Color Scan
Document Format: 300dpi sRGB TIFF
Substrate: Paper
Document Size: 12" x 15"
Document type: Full Color Scan
Document Format: 300dpi TIFF
Substrate: Polyester
Document Size: 33" x 23"
Document type: Full Color Scan
Document Format: 300dpi sRGB TIFF
Substrate: Paper
Document Size: 12" x 15"
Document type: Full Color Scan
Document Format: 300dpi TIFF
Substrate: Polyester
Document Size: 33" x 23"
Document type: Full Color Scan
Document Format: 300dpi sRGB TIFF
Substrate: Paper
Document Size: 12" x 15"
Document type: Full Color Scan
Document Format: 300dpi TIFF
Substrate: Polyester
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