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Contex HD Ultra X Series
36", 42" and 60" Large Format Scanners

Contex HD Ultra X i4250 Scanner The Ultra X can scan documents up to 5/8" thick and up to 9600 dpi (interpolated).

The Contex HD Ultra X Series include high definition CCD Camera Arrays for the sharpest detail on each image. Designed for Aerial photographs, artwork, and other high density images, these large format scanners product the highest gamut of colors and pixel detail and accuracy.

If you are just scanning line drawings, technical documents and have basic imaging needs, the IQ X series scanners are more affordable priced for that purpose. Visit those models here.

Superior technology for your large-format

The HD Ultra X series are available in 36-inch, 42-inch and 60-inch scan widths and designed for all types of workflow and projects. This scanner meets the need for heavy use, automation, careful handling of fragile and thick originals and so much more. The scanner can scan, copy, file and archive large format images, drawings and documents with impeccably high color accuracy.

As well as great image quality, with the HD Ultra X, you also get other useful benefits like the electronic Automatic Thickness Adjustment Control (ATAC) top-lid system and user-configurable keypad functions. HD Ultra X can adapt to any high-pace environment – effortlessly.

All the Contex HD Ultra X models include a 2 year Parts warranty.

HD Ultra X Series Features

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Scan your documents three times faster and enhance the file in
AutoCAD, ESRI and other document workflows

The new HD Ultra X delivers the best quality image in the world today. No matter whether you scan maps, drawings, posters or fine art, you’ll always capture every detail, on the first try. Designed to meet the needs of technical experts, graphic professionals and reprographics departments, the new HD Ultra is simply the best large format scanner available. Choose between 36, 42 or 60 inches widths, each in two different configurations to fit your needs for productivity and image quality. A space-saving MFP version is also available.

The ultimate standard for your digitizing needs

With Contex-enhanced CCD camera arrays, archiving and productivity-boosting features, you get best-in-class image quality and the fastest and most efficient way to scan, copy, file and archive wide format images, drawings, documents and records.

Static Free Touchless Glass System

Enjoy virtually scratch free glass plates thanks to the new design of the white background pressure plate in the HD Ultra X. The pressure point is offset of the scanning line helping the glass stay free from scratches. The Minimal-friction, floating transport design of glass plate with new quick-release magnetic scan glass system, makes replacement or cleaning of glass plate easier and faster than ever.

Fits in your digital workflow

Compatible with AutoCAD®, ESRI® and other software and printers like HP, Canon, Epson etc., the HD Ultra X is astonishingly versatile. Optimal thickness adjustment control, intelligent document size detection, and the ability to handle challenging documents effortlessly mean you can just keep scanning, boosting productivity, winning new business, and ensuring a fast return on your investment.

Contex Perfect Light
Contex Perfect Light comes from engineers carefully selecting the very latest in light-emitting diode technology (LEDs) and combining this with specially developed diffusion filters. With the installed optimized LED lights you don’t have to think about replacing the lamps.
Key Features
  • Up to 9600dpi high resolution scanning
  • Upgradable to 17.8 inches per second color scanning
  • Three different speed levels to protect your fragile documents
  • Exceptional productivity, scanning up to 620 E-size documents per hour
  • User upgradable – Need More speed?
  • Nextimage 5.0 – powerful sharing, archiving, and copying in one application
  • All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) for a perfect grip on your documents
  • Optimal thickness adjustment control (OTAC)
  • Includes 2 year parts warranty, upgradable to onsite

Download the HD Ultra X Series datasheet

Key technologies in Contex HD Ultra X series scanners

As the world’s largest developer and producer of wide format imaging solutions, Contex leads the market with innovative technology and advanced scan and copy software solutions. The HD Ultra X series of scanners utilizes a long list of key technologies unique to a Contex scanner.

CCD technology

The HD Ultra X series scanners captures all details with advanced 48-bit CCD technology. By combining CCD with Contex Natural Light and high quality camera optics you are ensured the best possible results in every scan.

Full 48 bit workflow

To get the best results, your scanner and software should work with full 48-bit data. Where other scanners ignore some of this data, the HD Ultra X is the world’s only wide format scanner with true 48-bit scanning.

Fujifilm lenses

Like photography, scanned image quality depends heavily on lens quality. Using lenses that are specifically designed for the scanning resolution will ensure against various problems, from uneven sharpness to chromatic errors and color fringing (black lines show up in color). This is why Contex uses custom Fujifilm lenses in all CCD based scanners.

Adobe RGB, Device RGB and Adobe sRGB

Contex HD Ultra scanners have several different options for color space. In addition to the common sRGB the HD Ultra also offers color spaces with wider gamut as preferred by color specialists. Adobe RGB and Device RGB has a larger color gamut than sRGB, hereby allowing differences in very bright and saturated colors to be maintained in the file.

FlexFeed

With removable, no-rewind paper return guides, right-side loading, a funnelshaped feeder, and a convenient new exit tray, FlexFeed takes the hassle out of scanning any document, even up to 60″ wide.

OTAC

Optimized Thickness Adjustment Control. With one press of a lever, raise and lower the OTAC to suit required media thickness. It is very fast.

FlexDoc

Combining automatic thickness adjustment control (ATAC), all wheel drive (AWD), automatic contour correction and a new paper pressure adjustment, FlexDoc enables you to scan anything from newspaper-thin documents to posters on foam boards, gator boards and other bulky documents up to 0.6” thick.

HD Ultra X Prices

HD Ultra X 3650
Color: 8.9" IPS
Scan width:36"
Your Price
$9,387
HD Ultra X 3690
Color: 17.8" IPS
Scan width:36"
Your Price
$10,792
HD Ultra X 4250
Color: 8.9" IPS
Scan width:42"
Your Price
$10,522
HD Ultra X 4290
Color: 17.8" IPS
Scan width:42"
Your Price
$12,022
All HD Ultra X Models scan in Grayscale or
Black/White @ 17.8 IPS (inches per second)

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OUR PRICES INCLUDE ACTIVATION LICENSES AND FREE SHIPPING!
An activation license can cost between $500 to $4,500, depending on the model.


**Note the HD Ultra i4250s and the HD Ultra i4290s are available in ScanStation Pro Bundles. Please visit the ScanStation Pro link at left to see the bundle information.

HD Ultra X Series Specifications

Maximum Scan Widths
36"/42"/60"
36xx Series are upgradeable to 42" scan width
Optical Resolution
1200 dpi
Maximum Resolution
9600 dpi
Maximum Media Thickness
0.6 in. (15mm)
Accuracy
0.1% +/- 1 pixel
Total number of pixels
60":299040 pixels, 42":213600 pixels
Network Workflow
Pull / Push
SmartShare
Included
Color Space
(for color enabled models)
Adobe RGB / Device RGB /
RAW RGB / sRGB
Interface
USB 3.0 with xDTR3, Gigabit Ethernet with xDTR2.5
File formats
Big TIFF, TIF, JPG, PDF, PDF/A, DWF, CALS, BMP, JPEG-2000(JP2), JPEG2000 Extended(JPX), TIF-G3, TIF-G4, multi-page PDF and others
Device Drivers
64-bit Windows 11,Windows 10 (32/64)
Software
64-bit TWAIN application driver (WIDEsystem) included for use with EDM and other imaging software,
Optional Nextimage 5 scanning software
Power
USE / Requirements
110/220/240V,60/50Hz, 80W
Weight & Dimensions
LxWxH
60": 173.8 lbs / LxWxH: (71’’) x (21’’) x (11’’)
42":109 lbs LxWxH: (53.6’’) x (21’’) x (11’’).
Certifications/compliance
RoHS, REACH, cUL, CE, Customs Union, CCC, VCCI, ENERGY STAR® certified
*Scanning speeds depend on document width and computer configuration
Contex recommends Intel Core I5,AMD Ryzen 5 5500, or bettrer 64-bit processors, 16GB RAM, min. USB 3.0 or Gigabit Ethernet

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