iJET Technology and the Panel
Perhaps the most innovative idea in a large format scanning since the advent of color scanning, iJET Technology is truly a revolutionary feature for Contex scanners. For the first time in large format imaging, a host PC is not required to perform advanced scanning and copying functions.
Users can attach their large format printer directly to the scanner’s high-speed “USB-OUT” port to make copies directly from the iJET-equipped scanner to their printer. If the user prefers, the printer can remain on their existing LAN and the scanner can be connected directly to the network through the iJET ethernet port. This also allows the scanner to scan directly to any PC on the LAN.
If the user requires a host PC for their existing scanning software, the scanner can still be connected and used with compatible software, providing the option to use more advanced features of software such as JETimageNET and WIDEimageNET. If necessary, several of these configuration options can be used in combination with others to provide a scanning/copying system that fits any environment. With the touch of a button, users can make a copy to an attached printer, make a copy to a networked printer or scan to any network PC - all without an attached host PC.
Simply put, iJET technology combines the intelligence of Contex advanced scanning technology, Contex imaging software, and a powerful dedicated computer in the familiar sleek packaging of a Contex large format scanner.
How does it work?
Inside the scanner is a completely redesigned control architecture, including a high-speed processor and an embedded operating system. A pre-loaded, advanced copy software runs in this environment to provide all user functions for scanning to the network and copying to a printer. The user controls these functions through the iJET Panel: an innovative touchpad interface with an LCD display that allows the user to navigate the iJET menus with ease.
The on-board computer is also embedded with all the options necessary to set the scanner and software up to operate on the LAN or as a stand-alone copier.
The benefits of the iJET Panel
The iJET Panel (pictured right) allows the user to:
- Send a Copy (B/W or color) with the push of a single button
- Send a scan-to-file job with the push of a single button
- Make quick settings for copying: reduce/enlarge, print quality, number of copies and lightness
- Select advanced copy settings using the Menu button
- Apply scanner and printer setup options using the Menu button
- Apply personal and local preferences using the Menu button
- Select a scan-to-file target using the Scan to button
- Select advanced scan-to-file settings through the Scan to button