So you currently have a
plotter?
Now you realize that you
need to have scan and copy functions.
Investing in an all in one
large format multi-function plotter and scanner is too expensive.
What do you do?
The Easiest way to upgrade your plotter to a fully functional MFP copy/print/scan/email!
Some of my customers in singapore often face this problem, as job requirements change there has been little
anyone could do aside from investing in another all in one system.
A superb solution has
been the contex large format scanners particularly under the MFP2GO range. This
range of machines allows a customer to use existing hardware to connect the
scanner directly to the plotter automatically converting it into an all in one
system. What’s really cool is that, no additional pc is require the entire set
up functions from an embedded controller which is built with the scanner.
There are a number of
advantages when you have a configuration such as this:
- Lower acquisition cost of a multi-function
plotter/scanner
- No additional PC required.
- Easy to use interface and no complicated software to
learn
- Redundancy of equipment
- Copy/Email/Scan from a single hybrid unit
A key fundamental here
is that of redundancy and the ability to not have an attached PC. I will elaborate
on these two specific features here as i find it needs careful understanding.
Redundancy:
Your current plotter is
supposing at least 2 years in use, now most plotters have a warranty of at
least 3 years, what if you were to change the plotter. When you purchase an
integrated solution any upgrade to your machine means that you will not only
spend more when you acquire an integrated system you will also discard the
whole system if you choose to upgrade your plotter. It may not be feasible for
some organizations to do this.
Hence, when you have a
situation such as i have described you can purchase the contex MFP2GO, and when
you want, you can always upgrade the plotter leaving the scanner still in your
use. The large format scanners from Contex require little maintenance and they
are a high quality product from Denmark allowing long use of the hardware with
little maintenance.
One key factor you must
take note of is that if an integrated system has a failure, suppose for example
the plotter stops printing since the systems are as one you will not be able to
scan either and vice versa. So having a hybrid system in this instance is a
good solution. Whereby if one device fails the other still continues.
No Additional PC:
Traditionally
manufacturers such as canon have a solution and this is called the M40 scanner
or it is sold usually as a bundle. The issue with this is that not only will
you purchase a scanner you will also need to purchase a separate pc. This some
of my customers find it cumbersome. Contex too has such solutions but they are
usually for high performance scanners. Nevertheless a solution such as the
context large format scanner MFP2GO solution offers something unique.
Integrated Tablet for Easy Access and no additional PC needed
Convenient USB Slot for direct USB Scanning
The tablet that is
attached to the machine means that there is nothing else to purchase, it can be
totally stand alone and offer a variety of useful functions. There are not so
many wires running about and startup is easy. PC's also are prone to virus attacks,
or even face redundancy issues of their own when a new OS is released. This
solution makes it very easy to use and maintain a large format A0 Scanner and
A0/A1 copier system with the least conceivable effort.
A Sensible workflow by Contex Large Format Scanner Experts
So the next question is
that of the decision you will need to make between an integrated and a hybrid
solution. If you wish to read more please click here on how to choose the right solution here.
Simply put if your
volume for printing and scanning is not extremely high, then a hybrid solution
is definitely much better for you. As it will cover all the requirements of a
copy/print/scan/email function. However if you have a very high volume of
printing then i must recommend the integrated solutions such as the Seiko or
the HP T3500 system as their running costs are lower than a conventional inkjet
set up.
Hope this has helped
with your decision and as always you can contact me or visit my website for
full products at www.largeformatspecialist.com.sg or you can email me at marco@uscgp.com or give me a call Tel: 62783110
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