A large format flatbed scanner to unleash your creativity

The IQ FLEX large format flatbed scanner is ideal to transform originals into digital content. Perfect for fragile originals, book scanning, textiles and artwork. Suitable for use by artists, colleges, designers, archivists, agencies, repro shops, textiles, furniture, construction and in engineering.

Exceed FADGI 3-star compliance by operating IQ FLEX with Nextimage 6 software.

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Walk-up and scan

Control the full scanning process right from the built-in controller

Fragile originals

Safely digitize delicate originals, lay them on the glass surface and lower the top lid

Wi-Fi enabled

IQ FLEX is the only large format flatbed scanner with built-in Wi-Fi

Applications

Large flatbed scanning – with oversize option

IQ FLEX takes an innovative approach to large flatbed scanning. With this scanner, we focus on how you work while pushing the boundaries of CIS technology.

The IQ FLEX is versatile with options:

Oversize documents scanning
Scan to print
Book scanning with page split and auto spine fold elimination

Mark-up documents as you scan and copy them directly from the multi-touchscreen.

IQ FLEX flatbed scanner with oversize document scan option

Exceed FADGI 3-star compliance by operating IQ FLEX with Nextimage 6 software. The ICC Color Management in Nextimage 6 is made with industry-leading X-Rite® color profiling. Like all other Contex large format scanners, IQ FLEX is Energy Star 3.0 certified.

FADGI 3-star, X-Rite, Energy Star logos

Optional software

IQ FLEX comes with a multi-touchscreen and an embedded controller. You will be ready to scan as soon as you get it out of the box.

To unlock the full power of the scanner, you can add a computer and Nextimage software. This gives you more options and a larger selection of functions and the option for FADGI 3-star compliance.

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FIVE FEATURES YOU'LL LIKE

Exceeding FADGI 3-stars

The image quality from IQ FLEX together with Nextimage 6 exceeds the FADGI 3-star guidelines.
Embedded controller

Directly control your scanning process on the built-in 7” multi-touch screen.
Oversize scanning

You can scan documents larger than the scan glass area - up to A1/D-size.
Sharp images

Optical resolution up to 1200 dpi.
Book scanning mode

Easy-to-use book scanning mode with page split and spine fold elimination.

Large flatbed scanner perfect for

The IQ FLEX large format flatbed scanner is ideal for documents, fragile originals, book scanning, textiles and artwork.

Suitable for use by artists, colleges, designers, archivists, libraries, agencies, repro shops, textiles, furniture, construction and in engineering. It makes their workdays easier when handling large originals.

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Large format flatbed IQ FLEX for book scanning

“The Contex scanner is user-friendly.
I’m surprised that the learning curve is not steep.
The scanner does what it needs to do.
The presets make it easy.”

Michael deJong, Curator/Archivist
Thunder Bay Museum

Case study

Case study: Speeding up digital archiving at a museum

Case study: Building an archive from the ground up

VIDEO: How to scan oversize document with IQ FLEX

Nextimage 6 software for large format roll-fed scanners from Contex

IQ FLEX comes with a multi-touchscreen and an embedded controller, ready to scan as soon as you get it out of the box. However, you can pair the flatbed scanner with Nextimage software to get even more out of your scans.

Try Nextimage 6 for free

Nextimage 6 is more than just scanning software.

Designed to optimize results for every use, Nextimage brings out unseen details and restores even the faintest originals. Scan in vibrant color in sRGB, Adobe RGB or Device RGB. Capture and improve maps using advanced filters color reduction options. Digitize and restore monochrome originals with unique adaptive filters and advanced background suppression.

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Large flatbed scanner for oversize document scanning

Large format flatbed scanner IQ FLEX

Scan documents that are up to double the size of the A2/ C-size glass plate, even A1/ D-size originals.

Also need to print?

See the full list of supported printers for IQ FLEX flatbed scanner in the Release Notes:

Supported Printers

Book scanning mode with the book mode wizard

Large format flatbed scanner with book scanning mode - IQ FLEX

Once you scan a spread, you are asked to define the two pages on the operating panel. The pages are split, numbered and stored in the destination of your choice.

Looking for a large format art scanner?

HD Apeiron/42 page

HD Apeiron/42 is a flexible scanner that is contact-free and does not touch the originals. It uses natural light LEDs. This ensures high scan quality and reliability when digitizing original artwork and fine art.

HD Apeiron/42

What determines a successful large format scanning process?

Technology

Embedded controller

Atom Quad-Core processor running on a 7-inch multi-touch screen (800×480 pixels).

Contex CleanScan CIS

Contex CleanScan technology uses custom CIS modules equipped with dual-sided LED lighting and a Dual Diffusion system.

Contex CFR (Color Fringe Removal)

Since CIS systems illuminate sequentially in red, green, and blue (RGB), color fringing can naturally occur. With its advanced filtering technology, CFR removes this issue. Contex holds a patent for its Color Fringe Removal (CFR) technology.

Multiple exposures per scan line

Contex scanners have the option to digitize each scan line multiple times which will reduce image noise even further. Scanning with minimum 4 exposures per scan line ensures FADGI compliance.

SmartShare

Through Ethernet, SmartShare lets all users in a workgroup operate the scanner directly from their own computer.

Compatibilities

Selected HP, Canon and EPSON large format printers
Supports all popular scan file formats, such as PDF, TIFF and JPEG
Nextimage software (optional)

Specifications

Maximum standard sheet size

Arch C-size (18” x 24”) / ISO A2 (457 x 610 mm)

Technology

CIS Contex CleanScan+

Maximum Resolution (interpolated)

9600 dpi

Optical Resolution

1200×1200 dpi

Data Capture (linier 4 channels RBGK 48 bit/ K(mono) 16 bit)

48-bit/16-bit

Maximum Media Thickness

Limited only by capacity

Maximum image area

19.2” x 25.2” (487mm x 639.6mm)

Accuracy

0.1% +/- 1 pixel

Color Space

sRGB with embedded controller, other color spaces available using Nextimage software: Adobe RGB/Device RGB

File formats

PDF, PDF/A, TIF and JPG

Cloud Destinations

Dropbox, Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, Box.com

Touch panel / screen

7” multi-touch screen. 800 x 480 pixels

Energy Star Compliant

Yes

Country of origin

Designed in Denmark. Manufactured in China

Document weight

Up to 10 kg (22 lbs) evenly distributed over the whole scan glass area

Embedded controller: Memory (RAM/flash)

8 GB / 16 GB

Embedded controller: Destinations

Cloud, copy, email and USB drive (USB 3.0)

Power requirements

100 V / 230 V / 240 V, 60/50 Hz

Included software (download)

Contex LINK networking and cloud access utility, Nextimage free trial (incl. TWAIN driver, excl. licence)

Optional software

Nextimage Scan & Archive, Nextimage Repro

Language versions

English, French, German, Italian, Korean, Chinese (simplified), Japanese, Russian

Power consumption (Ready/Sleep mode/Scanning)

Max 10 W/0.5 W/23 W – ENERGY STAR certified

Processor

Atom Quad-Core

Document thickness

No specified limit but objects must maintain contact with the glass, completely cover the glass or be effectively covered by the scanner lid and not exceed the maximum document weight (see above)

Operating maximum ambient temperature

This product has been submitted and evaluated for use at the maximum ambient temperature specification of 40 degrees C

Effective number of pixels (W×L)

23017×30217 pixels

Environmental

Certifications/ Energy Star Compliant

Connectivity

WIFI, Ethernet

Do you want to know more?

Our skilled network of distributors can help you. They will provide a quote and more information. They can also set up a demonstration or simply help you buy your next large format scanner.

A large format flatbed scanner to unleash your creativity

Walk-up and scan

Fragile originals

Wi-Fi enabled

Applications

Large flatbed scanning – with oversize option

Optional software

Explore IQ FLEX

Select language

FIVE FEATURES YOU'LL LIKE

Exceeding FADGI 3-stars

Embedded controller

Oversize scanning

Sharp images

Book scanning mode

Large flatbed scanner perfect for

Try Nextimage 6 for free

Large flatbed scanner for oversize document scanning

Also need to print?

Book scanning mode with the book mode wizard

Looking for a large format art scanner?

What determines a successful large format scanning process?

Technology

Embedded controller

Contex CleanScan CIS

Contex CFR (Color Fringe Removal)

Multiple exposures per scan line

SmartShare

Compatibilities

Specifications

Maximum standard sheet size

Technology

Maximum Resolution (interpolated)

Optical Resolution

Data Capture (linier 4 channels RBGK 48 bit/ K(mono) 16 bit)

Maximum Media Thickness

Maximum image area

Accuracy

Color Space

File formats

Cloud Destinations

Touch panel / screen

Energy Star Compliant

Country of origin

Document weight

Embedded controller: Memory (RAM/flash)

Embedded controller: Destinations

Power requirements

Included software (download)

Optional software

Language versions

Power consumption (Ready/Sleep mode/Scanning)

Processor

Document thickness

Operating maximum ambient temperature

Effective number of pixels (W×L)

Environmental

Certifications/ Energy Star Compliant

Connectivity

Do you want to know more?