GTCO CalComp Announces the New ScanPlus V 36-600HS Wide Format Scanner 

November 2, 2005 – GTCO CalComp is pleased to announce a new addition to the ScanPlus product line. The ScanPlus V 36-600HS is a cost-effective color scanner that can easily be configured for both stand-alone and network scanning and copying tasks. This tri-camera 600dpi optical color and monochrome scanner offers a sleek design, providing fast high quality scanning for users. 

The ScanPlus V 36-600HS features the latest development in scanning technology. The new control panel contains an easy-to-use menu system that enables the setup and activation of full scan-to-print and scan-to-file options directly at the scanner. Standard Ethernet interface and the latest technology allows the scanner to be directly connected to network printers and users’ PCs. It also has a powerful, built-in Linux processor to help process data fast and efficiently.

This scanner includes Accuracy Lens Enhancement Technology (ALE), All-Wheel drive for smoothly feeding of different types of originals, and the Automatic Thickness Adjustment Control (ATAC) for thicker originals. It features a full 36”/914mm width imaging area and efficiently handles all types of documents including large color posters, architectural drawings, detailed maps and fine art. 

“The ScanPlus V 36-600HS scanner offers the latest advancements in scanning technology,” said Bill Mitchell, Scanner Product Manager for GTCO CalComp. “Its unique features and affordable price will undoubtedly make it the scanner of choice for many professionals.” 

The ScanPlus V 36-600HS captures 48-bit color data for maximum color recognition, outputting the best 24-bits to ensure true color fidelity. Using an All-Digital camera with advanced point-of-origin color capture and on-board digital conversion ensures the best results and the highest standards for color correctness in the industry. The ScanPlus V 36-600HS also contains advanced technology for color and monochrome image enhancement, providing vivid and clean results from even the most difficult originals.


Highlighted Features:

	High quality large format scanning and copying
	Up to 3”/sec full color and 12”/sec monochrome scanning
	Optical resolution of 600 dpi with software enhancements to 1200 and 9600 dpi
	Handles thick media up to 0.6"/15mm
	High precision color is captured at 48-bit color capture for photo-realistic vivid colors
	16-bit graytone capture for perfect reproduction of grayscales
	Advanced image processing
	Four wheel-drive for effective grip and a smooth feed
	Ethernet & USB connectivity
	STI and WIA support and TWAIN driver
	Scan to PDF
	Automatic maintenance systems
	Automatic and closed loop color calibration
	Fast and easy customer replacement of scanner consumables

Flexible One Touch Scanning and Connectivity—Ethernet and USB2

The ScanPlus V 36-600HS operator panel has a keyboard and display, which can simply initiate copy and scan tasks directly from the scanner. The buttons can be used for scanning to file, NET, web, copying and e-mailing the originals automatically. The ScanPlus V 36-600HS scanner lets you connect directly to your PC by also offering high speed USB as standard. 


Configurations

The ScanPlus V 36-600HS is available in two configurations, a base version and a plus version. The base version can be upgraded to the plus version using Smartcard Technology, and both versions support Microsoft Windows ME, 2000 and XP platforms.


More Information

To get more information about the ScanPlus V 36-600HS, please visit www.gtcocalcomp.com and click on the “Wide-Format Scanner” link located on the homepage.



About GTCO CalComp
Celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2005, GTCO CalComp is a leader in computer input peripherals, with over one million systems installed worldwide. Founded in 1975, GTCO CalComp pioneered the use of pen-based electromagnetic sensing technology currently utilized in the Company's Interactive Whiteboard and Digitizer product lines. In 2004, GTCO CalComp expanded its line of interactive products with introduction of InterWrite PRS, a classroom response system. GTCO CalComp Inc, a global company, is headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, with offices in Scottsdale, Arizona; and Munich, Germany. GTCO CalComp maintains distribution partners in over 90 countries, providing solutions to professionals in Education, Training, Presentation, GIS, Computer Aided Design, Construction Estimating and Graphic Arts. For more information on the brands and products offered, visit the GTCO CalComp Web site at www.gtcocalcomp.com.