FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 8, 2006

Graphtec America Introduces New Model of IS200 42'' Wide Scanners

Santa Ana, CA - Graphtec America, Inc. announced an addition to their IS200 42” wide scanner series, the new IS200 Pro-LC. Updated from the IS200 Pro, the new IS200 Pro-LC offers 8-bit color capture for applications when limited color is necessary, as well as new connectivity options with USB 2.0 and 10/100 Ethernet.

The base IS200 monochrome scanner supports 8-bit graytone capture with 600 dpi optical resolution. The Pro and PRO-LC models provide up to 4800 dpi interpolated resolution in 1-dpi increments. The IS200 Pro and Pro-LC models are capable of high speed scanning up 9 ips maximum at 400 dpi. These sheet feed scanners employ a contact array image sensor technology for quick startup, very fast, accurate high-resolution capture and minimal maintenance. Scanning at normal speeds of up to 4.5 in/sec, and 400 dpi monochrome, these compact and lightweight scanners have a superb scanning accuracy of 0.1%.

IS200 scanners are a cost-effective solution for scanning monochrome, grayscale and black & white drawings and documents in CAD, AEC and other engineering, computerized, massive document archiving and filing systems. For monochrome drawings, blueprints, sepias and old/delicate originals with aging degradation, Scanning Master 21+ can improve image capture by applying various filtering effects.

The Scanning Master 21+ Driver software is included as a standard accessory with all Graphtec scanners and facilitates scanner setup and control while also enabling easy post-scan editing including scan to file, scan to print, e-mail, copy or PDF operations. This software also allows users to integrate a large-format copying system by combining their scanner with a large-format printer.

About Graphtec America, Inc.
Founded in 1949, Graphtec Corporation, Yokohama, Japan, is an industry leader with a reputation for excellence, durability and precision in cutting plotters, flatbeds, wide format printers and scanners, as well as data acquisition and test instruments. Graphtec America, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Graphtec Corporation with dealer/distributors throughout North, Central, and South America.

Graphtec America, Inc.
1251 East Dyer Road, Suite 110
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Phone: 800-854-8385
Website URL: www.graphtecamerica.com