2D Scanner

Contex IQ Flex

The Contex IQ Flex is a low-profile, easy-to-use 2D scanner that’s perfect for smaller engineering drawings. It scans up to C-size drawings, which are 18x24”, and this machine easily fits on top of a table in your engineering offices.

This 2D scanner uses CIS technology, which offers more reliability and consistency that your engineering department needs. It has a built-in controller and simple touchscreen, so you can fully operate the scanner with the touch of a few buttons.

Since there are no rollers on this scanner, it’s ideal for especially delicate drawings, like legacy drawings on Mylar that can’t afford to get ripped or damaged.

To make things even better, the Contex IQ Flex allows you to digitally mark up drawings in real time during the scanning process. You can then print the edited document, or create a copy and print the original drawing in no time. With the Contex IQ Flex at your fingertips, your digitization workflows will be dramatically expedited.

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Contex IQ Flex

Since there are no rollers on this scanner, it’s ideal for especially delicate drawings, like legacy drawings on Mylar that can’t afford to get ripped or damaged.

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Technical Features

Accuracy:

Volumetric Accuracy:

Measurement resolution:

Measurement rate:

Part size range (recommended):

ISO 17025 Accreditation

Scan-to-mesh in seconds

Worldwide Support

Patented Technology

Patented Technology

2D Scanning Technology: CIS Contex CleanScan+

Accuracy: 0.1% +/- 1 pixel

Maximum Resolution (interpolated): 9600 dpi

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

File Formats: PDF, PDF/A, TIF and JPG

Large-Format

High-Speed

Incredible Quality

Features and Benefits

Large-Format Scanning That Works for You

Every scanner that Contex offers has an obvious focus on making your life easier as an engineer. Contex knows about the all-too-familiar struggle of dealing with cabinets filled with legacy hand drawings, and the Contex IQ Flex is one of their many options that can solve this problem. Any department with hand-drawn engineering drawings can benefit from the Contex IQ Flex, since it seamlessly integrates into your office space and runs with no problems. This scanner is designed to work for you, not the other way around. All of the buttons are easy to read, the prompts are simple, and you can use it with or without a connected computer.

The Perfect Flatbed Scanner

In the past, flatbed scanners seemed to fall a bit short. Old-school scanners ran into reliability problems, annoying size limitations, and a lack of power. However, the Contex IQ Flex is nothing like those old scanners. This flatbed scanner has the same functionality and versatility as a scanner twice its size.

Expedite document scanning. Document scanning is incredibly simple and quick with the Contex IQ Flex.
Treats legacy drawings with care. With no rollers or damaging feeds, the Contex IQ Flex can keep your delicate legacy drawings damage-free.‍
Edit and print files in minutes. With its attached touchscreen, you can edit your engineering drawings and send them to a compatible printer within minutes.

Great Quality

A 2D scanner is only as good as its final resolution and quality. A lot of engineers use 2D scanners in an effort to digitize or convert their old drawings into 3D CAD, which requires a high-quality image. The Contex IQ Flex delivers quality that you wouldn’t expect.

Resolution up to 9600 dpi. Thanks to the next-generation NextImage software, you can achieve files with up to 9600 dpi.
No performance degradation. Feel free to use the Contex IQ Flex around the clock, 24/7, since its advanced CIS technology does not degrade over time.‍
Send files via Wi-Fi, USB, or Cloud. Finished files can be sent wireless, directly to a flash drive, or stored on a Cloud for your convenience.

Great for Any Engineer

The Contex IQ Flex is incredibly versatile and low-profile, making it a great option for any engineering department. Plus, its affordability means that you won’t have to overpay to start digitizing your files.

More affordable option. Other 2D scanners that offer comparable performance as the Contex IQ Flex can easily cost thousands of dollars more.
Easy to use for beginners. The onboard touchscreen will guide you through every process, further simplifying the 2D scanning process.‍
Works fast. You won’t have much wasted time with the Contex IQ Flex, since it effortlessly scans and sends your files in seconds.

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2D scanners using Contact Imaging Sensor (CIS) technology tend to be more reliable and easier to maintain. In this technology, there is no image size reduction with a lens at all, as there is in CCD 2D scanning. With CIS scanning, a number of tiny fiber optic sensors are installed in a grid that transfers information from the scanned image into the scanner in a 1:1 scale.

This simpler setup removes all ability for distortion from a lens and it removes the need for images to be stitched together in order to create the final file. In addition, you won’t have to worry about calibrating cameras or specifying a depth of field.

However, Contex has solved a lot of the shortcomings associated with CIS scanners — largely the lack of color and potential for added noise during scanning — through their sophisticated NextImage software. The software uses a revolutionary algorithm to optimize every 2D scan you make.

The scanning process for a CIS is no different than a CCD 2D scanner. To scan, you would place your drawing on the scanner, choose what file format you’d like the output to be, and hit the “go” button. The scanner will capture all of the visual data through those fiber optic sensors. The scanner’s software will compile all of the information, generate a digital version of your drawing, and then create the output file you specified.

Contex IQ Flex Technical Specs

Printing technology:

Total printing area

Single printer head

Dual printer head

Mirror printing

Parallel mode printing:

Frame dimensions:

With all parts attached:

Shipping box:

Weight:

Shipping weight:

Build volume:

Layer resolution:

Position precision:

Filament diameter:

Nozzle diameter:

Print speed:

Filament types:

Ambient temperature:

Storage temperature:

Operating nozzle temperature:

Software package:

File types:

Supports:

Noise level:

Power consumption:

Machine Model

Build Chamber (XxYxZ)

Optical System

Spot Size

Max Scan Speed

Layer Thickness

Theoretical Printspeed

Material

Substrate heating

Power Supply

Gas Supply

Forming chamber oxygen content

Dimension (WxDxH)

Weight

Software

Input Data Format

Print technology

Build Volume

Version

Materials

Support Materials

Slicing Software

Extruder Type

Nozzle Type

Nozzle Diameter

Max. speed | Max. acceleration

Speed | Acceleration (XY)

Layer Height

Size

Achievable Part Accuracy

Filament diameter

Nozzle Temperature

Build Volume Temperature

Print Speed

Position Repeatability

Bed Surface

Bed Temperature

Bed Heating Time

Materials Storage

Monitoring

Machine Dimensions

Approx. Weight

Max. temperature

Power

Connectivity

Optional Fume Extraction Airflow

Safety Certification

Print technology

Build volume (dual material)

Build volume

Assembled dimensions

Compatible filament diameter

Weight

Maximum power output

Layer resolution

XYZ resolution

Feeder type

Display

Extruder replacement

Print head

Nozzle diameters

Nozzle temperature

Nozzle heat-up time

Max heated chamber temp.

Max extruder temperature

Operating sound

Build plate leveling

Build plate

Build plate heat-up time

Operating ambient temperature

Non-operating temperature

Supplied free software

Supported OS

Plugin integration

Supported file types

File transfer

Certification

Security certification

Print technology

Build volume (dual material)

Build volume

Technology

CIS Contex CleanScan+

Maximum Resolution (interpolated)

9600 dpi

Optical Resolution

1200×1200 dpi

Maximum Scan Size

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

Maximum Image Area

19.2” x 25.2” (487mm x 639.6mm)

XYZ resolution

Feeder type

Limited only by capacity

Maximum Media Length

Maximum Media Thickness

Limited only by capacity

Table conveyance system

Lamp angles

Lamp specifications

Maximum Scan Width

Maximum Media Width

Accuracy

0.1% +/- 1 pixel

3D effect

Color Space

Adobe RGB / Device RGB / RAW RGB / sRGB

Connectivity

WIFI, Ethernet

Document weight

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

Software / Nextimage TWAIN

64-bit TWAIN application driver included for use with EDM and other imaging software

File formats

PDF, PDF/A, TIF and JPG

Operating System

Windows 11 64-bit, Windows 10 32-bit and 64-bit

CCD cameras

Depth of focus

Energy Star Compliant

Yes

Total number of pixels

23017×30217 pixels

Country of origin

Designed in Denmark. Manufactured in China

Power supply

100-240 V, 60/50 Hz, 80 W

Weight

300 dpi

Recommended PC (not included)

File compatibility

TIF, JPG, PDF, PDF/A, DWF, CALS, BMP, JPEG-2000(JP2), JPEG2000 Extended(JPX), TIF-G3, TIF-G4, multi-page PDF and others

Maximum Scan Length

Included software

Certifications/ Energy Star Compliant

Power consumption (ready/sleep/scan)

(Ready/Sleep mode/Scanning) Max 10 W/0.5 W/23 W – ENERGY STAR certified

Certification

Security certification

Why Buy from CAD/CAM Services?

Our company is an authorized reseller and parts/repair center for Contex. In fact, we’re one of the largest resellers in the country, and we take a lot of pride in our dedication to you and your 2D scanning needs. We’ve worked with Contex for a long time, and we have insight into their products that other resellers simply don’t have. That’s because we’ve been using Contex scanners as part of our 2D scanning services for decades. We know the ins and outs of professional-grade 2D scanning, and our team at CAD/CAM Services is here to connect you with the perfect scanner for your needs. If it’s not the IQ Flex, we can show you options that will meet your needs.

We provide:

2D Scanning
Raster to Vector Conversions
2D and 3D CAD Digitization
2D and 3D Drafting, Design, and Engineering
Legacy 2D to 3D CAD Perfect Conversions

With every Contex purchase from CAD/CAM Services, you’ll get:

Preferred customer status — your job goes to the front of the line for expedited conversions.
One free CAD conversion for every twelve that you pay for at regular price — a “Baker’s Dozen” — to save you money all year long.
Private and secure customer log-in to automatically upload your files and download the converted projects, saving you time and keeping your projects protected.
24/7 availability — yes, really.
Satisfaction guaranteed with each CAD Perfect conversion.

Price and purchase the Contex IQ Flex scanner now, call us at 1-800-938-SCAN, or email us at [email protected] for additional information.

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Why Buy from CAD/CAM Services?

We provide:

2D Scanning
Raster to Vector Conversions
2D and 3D CAD Digitization
2D and 3D Drafting, Design, and Engineering
Legacy 2D to 3D CAD Perfect Conversions

With every Contex purchase from CAD/CAM Services, you’ll get:

Preferred customer status — your job goes to the front of the line for expedited conversions.
One free CAD conversion for every twelve that you pay for at regular price — a “Baker’s Dozen” — to save you money all year long.
Private and secure customer log-in to automatically upload your files and download the converted projects, saving you time and keeping your projects protected.
24/7 availability — yes, really.
Satisfaction guaranteed with each CAD Perfect conversion.

Price and purchase the Contex IQ Flex scanner now, call us at 1-800-938-SCAN, or email us at [email protected] for additional information.

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2D Scanner

Contex IQ Flex

Contex IQ Flex

Technical Features

Features and Benefits

Large-Format Scanning That Works for You

The Perfect Flatbed Scanner

Great Quality

Great for Any Engineer

More About This Technology

Contex IQ Flex Technical Specs

Why Buy from CAD/CAM Services?

Why Buy from CAD/CAM Services?

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