GTCO CalComp Announces the New ScanPlus V ATF-1824A Wide Format Scanner

Flatbed Scanner First in ScanPlus Product Line

November 2, 2005 – GTCO CalComp is pleased to announce the newest addition to its comprehensive family of large format scanners. The ScanPlus V ATF-1824A is the first Advanced Technology Flatbed (ATF) scanner to be included in the ScanPlus V line and is designed to scan all types of originals, including rare and valuable documents up to 18 by 24 inches. The color and monochrome scanner delivers quality and reliability at an affordable price.

The ScanPlus V ATF-1824A is the ideal scanner for users requiring an easy-to-use tool for copying and archiving fragile, extremely thick or oddly shaped documents and objects by placing them on the platen glass, avoiding any possible damage. It is designed to meet the requirements for the GIS, fine art reproduction and historical document preservation markets with high precision and color accuracy at a fast scan speed. 

“The ScanPlus V ATF-1824A is perfectly suited for graphic art, photo and GIS professionals in both the private and government sectors, said Bill Mitchell, Product Manager of the GTCO CalComp scanner line. “Libraries, universities, photo labs and advertising agencies are examples of typical businesses that are in need of this type of scanning device.”

Fast and Easy Replacement of Scanner Consumables

The ScanPlus V ATF-1824A is distinctive in the flatbed scanner market because users can now perform quick, easy and tool-free maintenance of scanner consumable parts. Items such as the air filters, lamp and white background plate can be replaced without a service call to the technician. This scanner is the only one on the market that is so easily maintained to ensure optimal scanning at the most critical times.

Scanning Superiority and Image Enhancement

The ScanPlus V ATF-1824A captures 48-bit color data for maximum color recognition, ensuring true color fidelity. Using an All-Digital camera with advanced point-of-origin color capture and on-board digital conversion guarantees the best results. Incorporating advanced technology for color and monochrome enhancement, the ScanPlus V ATF-1824A provides vivid and clean results from even poor quality originals. All processing is embedded in the hardware enabling the user to perform powerful image capture without delays and at speeds that rival that of a standard software processing. By supporting direct scanner-to-LAN and scanner-to-USB printer connections, the ScanPlus V ATF-1824A provides users with scan-to-print and scan-to-file output options, without the use of a PC. 


Features Include:

	Convenient flatbed loading
	Large 18” x 24” scan area
	Direct printer interfacing, no need for PC
	Handles all types of originals with no limit in scan thickness
	One-touch copy to USB or network printer, without PC
	One-touch scan to PC on the network
	Fast color and monochrome scanning
	Built-in precision color system
	Advanced power management system
	Scan to PDF
	Customer replaceable consumables

More Information

The ScanPlus V ATF-1824A supports Microsoft’s Windows ME, 2000 and XP platforms. To get more information about the ScanPlus V ATF-1824A, 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.