Contex IQ FLEX

Contex IQ FLEX

Overview
The Contex IQ FLEX is a large-format flatbed scanner designed for scanning fragile, irregular, or oversized originals safely and accurately. Ideal for books, artworks, textiles, maps, and delicate archival materials, it transforms challenging originals into high-quality digital content while offering great flexibility in usage.

Key Features & Benefits

• Flatbed Design for Fragile Originals
  Allows you to lay originals gently on the glass and close a lid, avoiding the stress that feed-through scanners can put on delicate items.

• Oversize Scanning Capability
  Standard scan glass covers A2/C size, but advanced modes let you scan oversize documents up to A1/D size through stitching or multiple scans.

• High Image Sharpness
  Provides optical resolution up to 1200 dpi, giving good detail on fine lines, textures, and artwork.

• Book-Scanning Mode
  Features like page split, spine fold elimination, and auto page detection make scanning books easy and clean.

• Modern Connectivity & Control
  Operates with an embedded controller and a 7-inch multi-touch screen for walk-up scanning. Supports Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and USB interfaces. You can send scans directly to USB sticks, cloud services, email, or network/folder destinations.

• Cloud & Workflow Integration
  Supports major cloud services (Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, Box.com, etc.), scan to print functionality, and file formats like PDF, TIFF, JPG. Works well with Contex’s Nextimage software for enhanced image processing, color management, and archival workflows.

• User-Friendly & Flexible
  Intuitive onboard controls let non-technical users scan, annotate, mark-up, or send scans without needing a separate computer.

• Energy-Efficient & Durable
  ENERGY STAR compliant; light power consumption in standby. Built to handle gentle but frequent use—ideal for archival, art, textiles, print inspection, etc.

Ideal Use Cases & Target Users

• Museums, archives & libraries scanning rare books, maps, and fragile materials

• Artists, designers, and artisans digitizing artwork, textiles, large collages

• Reprographic service providers needing a flatbed for less standard media or originals that can’t be fed through rollers

• Educational institutions and design schools using mixed media (books, art, portfolios)

• Print quality inspection, color proofing, and art reproduction workflows