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## All guides
### [ Guide Solved with a scanner: 9 challenges of art photography Discover 9 benefits of contact-free art scanning vs photography, including accurate colors, fine details, safer handling, and a more efficient workflow. Updated November 12, 2026](https://contex.com/insights/scanner-vs-camera-art-photography)
### [ Guide Original to Print: 10 Essential Steps to Accurate Color in Fine Art Reproduction Build a consistent scan-to-print color workflow in 10 practical steps, from capture and ICC profiles to soft proofing and artist-approved prints. October 22, 2026](https://contex.com/insights/standardize-color-art-reproduction)
### [ Guide Nextimage 7 video tutorials: How to master large format scanning 13 short Nextimage 7 video tutorials for Contex large format scanners: installation, settings, cropping, auto black & white, batch mode and more. Updated October 20, 2026](https://contex.com/insights/nextimage-7-video-tutorials)
### [ Guide Contex scanner maintenance: how to keep your large format scanner in good shape Step-by-step large format scanner maintenance: clean the glass, re-color calibrate and remove streaks. With videos for HD Ultra X, IQ Quattro X and SD One+. Updated October 21, 2026](https://contex.com/insights/contex-scanner-maintenance)
### [ Guide Tips and guidelines for optimal scanning results with HD Apeiron/42 17 one-minute video tips for HD Apeiron/42 and Nextimage Apeiron: focus plane, lamp positions, presets, calibration, stitching and more. Updated November 10, 2026](https://contex.com/insights/hd-apeiron-42-tips-and-guidelines)
### [ Guide Scan A0, Arch E, D, ANSI and other large format documents: what to consider Which scanner width do you need for A0, A1, Arch D/E or ANSI sizes? Size charts matched to large format scanners, plus what to consider per document type. Updated October 21, 2026](https://contex.com/insights/how-to-digitize-large-documents)
### [ Guide What is large format scanning? Benefits, uses and workflows Learn what large format scanning is, how it works, and how it helps digitize maps, drawings, archives, artwork and technical documents. Updated October 21, 2026](https://contex.com/insights/what-is-large-format-scanning)
### [ Guide Standalone scanner vs MFP: when to choose which Standalone large format scanner or MFP with a built-in scanner? Scanning expert Doyle Cryer explains the differences in software, paper handling and QC. Updated November 10, 2026](https://contex.com/insights/standalone-scanner-vs-mfp)
### [ Guide What determines a successful large format scanning process? Hardware, software, productivity and image quality: Contex support director Dan Bennett explains four requirements for successful large format scanning. Updated November 10, 2026](https://contex.com/insights/large-format-scanner-image-quality)
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