Colortrac introduces new value scanners

Print Solutions

Colortrac has introduced new large format scanners, the SmartLF SGi and SmartLF SCi, along with new scanning software, SmartWorks Imaging, to support them. The new scanners are available immediately through Colortrac distributors worldwide. With a sleek design, the SmartLF SGi and SmartLF SCi scanner series is ideal for capturing, enhancing, sharing, and copying information from large format documents of all types, such as hand drawn originals, old plans, marked up construction drawings, textured artwork, thick media, and more. ‘Since 1989, Colortrac has delivered value that our customers count on, and we know they will be pleased with the new scanner series and software,’ commented Jacob Bendix, chief commercial officer, Colortrac. ‘The new functionality, including the ability to drive the scanner from a tablet, brings the full power of large format scanning right into the hands of our customers.’ The new large format scanners deliver fast performance, with optimised preset controls and an extended list of internal printer drivers to connect directly to large format printers. SmartWorks Imaging, the newest member of the SmartWorks software family, is a fresh implementation of the scan once workflow that is easier to navigate than its predecessor, SmartWorks Pro. The software offers a host of new features including a new multipage thumbnail pop out view, extended PDF for longer and wider documents, and higher dpi. With a new interface, the scanning software also boasts a number of new capabilities such as closed loop printer colour calibration, quick fix image correction tools, and a full edit history for one click easy undo. SmartWorks Imaging is also dongle free and includes new drivers for HP and Epson drivers. SmartWorks Imaging users can download the free SmartWorks Imaging Link, an app that lets users operate the scanners by remote control from a tablet. The SmartLF SGi scanners are suitable for any type of document, including technical drawings, maps, artwork, and photographs. With the CCD technology and greater focal length, it can even handle originals with texture, and media up to 15 mm thick. The scanner series delivers realistic colour and superb accuracy (up to 1200 optical dpi). Available in 36 and 44 inch widths, the scanners are designed to work at high speed while requiring little maintenance.

Colortrac strives to reduce its environmental footprint. To that end, the company uses recyclable plastic as a raw material wherever possible. Additionally, the company reorganised its factory production to save energy on lighting and air conditioning, and embraced a robust common parts, waste, and stock reduction regime. The company also improved its sea and rail shipping logistics to eliminate air freighting and consolidates its shipments to reduce wooden pallet use.