Canon Adds Powerful Scanning Capabilities to its imagePROGRAF Printer Portfolio with Two WideTEK® Scanners from Image Access
March 28 2024 - 3:30PM
Building off the success of its large format printer portfolio,
Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today
announced the addition of two large format scanners to its
imagePROGRAF printer portfolio, the Image Access WideTEK® 36CL CIS
scanner and 48” CCD scanner. The Image Access WideTEK® 36CL CIS
scanner is ideal for scanning text documents and CAD drawings up to
36” wide, and the Image Access WideTEK® 48 CCD scanner designed for
scanning artwork, photographs, and related images up to 48” wide.
The WideTEK® 36CL is one of the fastest color CIS scanners on
the market, running at up to 10 inches per second at 200 dpi in
full color with scanning speeds that are 15 inches per second in
black and white or greyscale mode. The WideTEK® 36CL produces
extraordinarily sharp images, with high color accuracy, even
superior to competing CCD scanners on the market today. Document
rotation is done on the fly, a scan of an E-sized / A0 document in
portrait mode at up to 200 dpi in 24bit color takes 10 seconds to
scan and another 2 seconds to crop & deskew, preview and
store.
The WideTEK® 48 CCD scanner can digitize graphics documents up
to 48 inches wide at astonishingly fast speeds. Perfect for large
format scanning in offices or for production service providers
scanning high volumes. This scanner utilizes special transport
rollers that serve as pressure points ensuring safe document
transport for historical and fragile documents. The unique
background drum does not touch the glass plate at any time,
designed to avoid scratches and document skews. To achieve extra
contrast on sepias and film-based documents, the standard black
drum can be easily exchanged with a white drum, with no tools
required.
These scanners are an addition to Canon’s current lineup of
imagePROGRAF, ColorWave and PlotWave multifunction technical
document solutions. The 48” CCD scanner is aimed at the graphics,
photography, and fine art markets and is a great complementary
solution to the Canon imagePROGRAF PRO and GP photographic and
graphics printers. While the 36” CIS scanner is a great add on to
existing customers who are printing technical documents and did not
purchase a MFP solution.
The Scan2Net® platform is the technological foundation of all
WideTEK® scanners. It replaces the proprietary scanner drivers and
software that traditional scanners require with the fastest common,
nonproprietary inter-device connection available: TCP/IP over
Ethernet. With network interface speeds much higher than USB 3.0 or
camera link, Scan2Net® devices reach unrivaled performance at
extremely low connectivity cost. Scan2Net® scanners feature a 64bit
Linux based real time operating system, dedicated to scanner
specific imaging and mechanical control tasks, maximizing scanning
speeds and performance. This makes them true standalone systems
that are capable of scanning at high speed directly to FTP servers,
hot folders, USB drives, cloud applications or copying to printers
directly, without the need for an extra PC.
Both the WideTEK® 36CL CIS scanner and WideTEK® 48 CCD scanners
feature a 7” high resolution multi-touch screen to perform all the
scanner functions without the need for a computer.
Additionally, a full HD 22” touchscreen monitor is available to
add on to each model. For the 36” and 48” scanners the monitor
attaches to a sturdy arm that affixes to the included WT36/48-STAND
and all cables can be hidden inside the arm.
For the 36” scanner, there is the option of a screen bridge The
WideTEK® Screen Bridge allows positioning a full HD 22” touchscreen
on top of the 36” scanner. The monitor bridge is mounted to the
sides of the scanner and spans across the top. With this mounting
method, the footprint stays the same, so no additional space is
needed and there is enough space for documents to be returned to
the front.
"In expanding Canon's successful large format portfolio with the
introduction of the Image Access WideTEK® 36CL and WideTEK® 48
scanners, we're not just advancing technology; we're empowering
businesses to effortlessly archive and digitize their most
intricate documents,” said Shinichi “Sam” Yoshida, executive vice
president and general manager, Canon U.S.A., Inc. “These scanners
epitomize our commitment to innovation, speed, and precision,
ensuring that every detail, from delicate artwork to complex CAD
drawings, is captured with unparalleled accuracy. This expansion
marks another milestone in Canon's dedication to delivering
transformative solutions that meet the evolving needs of our
customers across diverse industries."
For more information on the Image Access Scanners, please
visit: https://www.usa.canon.com/largeformat.
About Canon U.S.A. Inc.
Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer,
business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions to
the United States and to Latin America and the Caribbean markets.
With approximately $29.4 billion in global revenue, its parent
company, Canon Inc. as of 2023 has ranked in the top-five overall
in U.S. patents granted for 38 consecutive years†. Canon U.S.A. is
dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and
environmental responsibility. To learn more about Canon, visit us
at www.usa.canon.com and connect with us on LinkedIn
at https://www.linkedin.com/company/canonusa.
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without notice.
- Image Access WideTEK® 48 CCD scanner with stand and basket
- Image Access WideTEK® 36CL CIS scanner with monitor with
mounting bridge
Nicole Esan
Canon U.S.A., Inc.
631-327-1108
niesan@cusa.canon.com