The right choice, guaranteed!

Are you searching for the best wide format scanners on the market as a powerful tool to digitize large technical documents, blueprint drawings, maps, or artwork? Here at AZ Overland Blueprint, we are the expert Authorized Dealer for high-quality wide format scanners. We can help you choose the right scanner for your particular needs and highlight the benefits of a wide format scanner.

A Large format scanner, also known as a wide format scanner, is an amazing device for people in a variety of industries. We understand that finding the right scanner can be challenging, fortunately, you’ve found the Authorized Dealer that can help.

If you’re looking to buy a large format scanner for the right price, call AZ Overland Blueprint today. Our expert service coupled with a wide range of quality scanners can guide you to buy a wide format scanner that you’ll be happy with and that can optimize your workflow.

The Power of High-Quality Large Format Scanners

Large format scanners have a variety of uses. Most commonly, these scanners are specifically designed to create scans or digital images of blueprints, maps, charts, schematics, posters, and artwork, but any office that utilizes large format sketches, drawings, or photos on big sheets of paper can benefit greatly with the use of a high-quality wide format scanner.

The use of a large format scanner has become an indispensable device in various industries. Utilizing large format scanners extends the capability to create precise digital images of blueprints, maps, charts, schematic drawings, and artwork in monochrome (black & white or grayscale) or rgb color, which has revolutionized the way businesses handle & file share large documents and data.

Whether you work in an office as an architect, engineer, artist, or in any industry that deals with large drawings, investing in a high-quality scanner can significantly enhance your productivity and efficiency. We offer a variety scanner widths, in various price points, and we’re happy to help you make the right choice.

How we Help Guide you to find the Right Choice

In order to make the proper recommendation we want to know the following:

• Why you are seeking to buy a wide format scanner?

• What type of business is it for? Is it for small businesses, for a Service Bureaus, or large corporate offices?

• Are you seeking a scanner to scan a project, &/or are you seeking to do day-forward scanning?

• If this is for future scanning, how often do you intend to scan?

• What types of documents you intend to scan? Are they considered technical documents, line drawings, technical drawings, maps, fine art?

• Is the goal for the wide scanner to help boost productivity?

• What volume of documents do you intend to scan?

• What sizes are the large format scan documents (scan width and length)?

• What condition are the large format scan documents?

• Does the scanning require monochrome scanning (black & white or grayscale) &/or color scanning?

• Will you be scanning large format line drawings, maps, posters, artwork, etc.?

• Does your scanning require a flatbed scanner or large flatbed scanner?

• Does your office have space restrictions that the scanner must have a compact design?

• Does the scanner have to be a light and portable scanner model?

• Are you concerned with the type of scanning technology – CCD technology found in the HD Ultra X series, or contact image sensor technology found in the IQ Quattro X series (for more information regarding CCD technology vs contact image sensor or CIS please read our blog post What are CCD & CIS, and How do they Differ?

• Are features important, like scanner speed, optical resolution, rgb color, paper handling, and software features?

• Will large format print functionality be required for the scans?

• Does the scanner stand need to have a catch basket/document basket or return?

• What file formats do you intend to scan to?

• How do you intend to organize the scans?

• What do you intend to do with the scanned images?

As you can see, just answering these questions is a lot; so, choosing the right large format scanner could certainly seem overwhelming. At AZ Overland Blueprint, we are available to help guide you through the process with ease. As an Authorized Dealer with decades of experience, we take pride in providing expert advice to help you find the right scanner model that fits both your requirements and budget.

Contex Scanner Experts

Our extensive range of wide format scanner models boast top-tier quality from a trusted brand. We offer scanner models with varying widths, scanner speed, and price points to cater to a wide variety of needs. Whether you need a simple scanner for occasional use, a well manufactured production scanner for daily high-volume scanning, or a large flatbed scanner for fine art, or delicate/fragile documents, we have the scanners for most any application. Our team of experts will work with you to understand your unique requirements and recommend the most suitable scanner solutions to fit with your intended workflow.

As one of the leading dealers of Contex scanners, AZ Overland Blueprint stands out in the industry. With over two decades of experience working closely with Contex scanners, we have an in-depth understanding of what these scanner models are capable of, their features, and nuances.

As one of a few Authorized Servicing Dealers for Contex wide format scanners, we are fully equipped to provide exceptional after-sales support and maintenance, ensuring your scanner continues to perform optimally. As Contex scanners experts, we’re confident that we’ll be able to help with a scanner to meet your workflow/productivity needs.

Years of Experience

AZ Overland Blueprint (est. 1987) has been in business for over 35 years. In that time, we’ve witnessed countless technological innovations, and we’ve always practiced being at the forefront of new scanner technology.

We carry only the finest products, and we stand by the scanners that we offer. Through the decades, we’ve reached the conclusion that Contex scanners are incredibly dependable producing precise quality scans efficiently.  With excellent product offerings, we’re happy to have achieved accolades for being one of the top Authorized Servicing Dealers for Contex scanners.

At AZ Overland Blueprint, we understand that life is easier if we provide efficient high quality products; which makes it easy to stand behind the quality of the scanners that we offer. Over the years, our experience has led us to the resounding conclusion that Contex scanners are exceptionally reliable, incredibly efficient, and consistently produce precise high-quality scans. When you choose a Contex scanner with us, you can be confident in your investment, knowing you have a dependable scanning tool that will elevate your scanning productivity experience, and that your scanner is supported by professional wide format scanner experts.

FAQ

How wide does the scanner need to be to scan large format documents?

The scan width has to be wide enough to handle the shorter side of you originals to be scanned.

What’s the maximum length of a large format document that a scanner can scan?

Most scanners can scan virtually any drawings length. This is usually not dictated by the scanner, as it is on the computer’s file memory which can also affect scan speed.

What is the largest scanner size?

60″ wide provides a 60 inch scan width. Able to scan 60″ by virtually any length.

What is optical resolution?

Optical resolution is the scanners true resolution.

Is a computer necessary to operate a scanner?

Most scanners do require a PC with software to control the scanner; however, there are scanners that do not require a PC loaded with software.

Do you need scanner operating software to drive the scanner?

In most cases scanner operating software loaded onto a PC makes the process of scanning a lot simpler and provides more efficient solutions.

What is new in wide format scanning technology?

The new Contex HD Apeiron/42 model scanner. Check out this scanner! It’s an amazing scanning device! It can produce a great scan without touching artwork!

What’s the difference between the HD Ultra X series scanner and the IQ Quattro X series scanner and the SDOne series scanner?

• The HD ultra X series scanner utilizes CCD technology, has cameras and optics, and we scan face-down.

• The IQ Quattro X series scanner utilizes contact image sensor (CIS) technology, is for medium to high use, and we scan face-up.

• The SDOne series scanner utilizes contact image sensor technology, is for infrequent office use, is more portable, and we scan face-up.

I have wide format printers, can I add a scanner to turn it into a wide format copier?

Yes, printers paired with a scanner can print an image directly from the scanner with software.

What scan features are most important when looking for a scanner?

Ease of use, scan width, scan speed, optical resolution, software compatibility are some of the most important device features. Some of the least important are data encryption, Adobe rgb color, wireless, USB &/or Ethernet connectivity.

Can a scanned image be edited?

The data in a scanned file can manipulated with the proper software; such as with raster editor software or raster to vector conversion software. And we offer this software too!

What types of scanner stands can accompany a scanner?

A low or high stand with document basket, an adjustable stand with touchscreen monitor and keyboard tray, and a repro-stacking stand.

Does AZ Overland Blueprint offer wide format printers too?

Yes! And we are very knowledgeable about printers too!

What is the best large format scanner?

The scanner model that best fits your particular scan needs.

Summary

When it comes to choosing the right scanner for your office, AZ Overland Blueprint is your trusted partner. With an extensive selection of high-quality scanners and our expertise as Contex scanner specialists, we assure you that we have the right scanner model to meet your scan needs.

So, why wait? Call us now to explore our wide format scanners and improve the efficiency of your office today!