Paradigm Imaging Group Introduces the Express Imaging Station (EIS), Large-format Multi-function (MFP) system at  2005 IRgA Las Vegas Conference.

The EIS series comprises of a choice of four 42” wide scanner models, a 36” wide, 6-color high-resolution, high-speed inkjet printer, a high-performance controller and multifunctional software with intuitive operation. All system components are fully integrated for ease of use and flexibility addressing a variety of applications in the document archiving, reproduction and file communication tasks. The EIS system is available in three basic configurations, the EIS Ultima, EIS Flex and EIS Solo, each with a choice of scanner models, to suit specific application needs. The EIS Ultima, as an all-in-one configuration, provides the complete solution for scanning, copying, printing and emailing of large-format documents and graphics, while the EIS Flex offers the flexibility for integrating with an existing printer (HP® DesignJet® 500, 800 and others). Both Ultima and Flex systems feature space-saving single footprint architecture, which ergonomically organizes all system components, and offer a user-friendly, intuitive operation via touch panel control. The EIS Solo provides the same functionality as the Ultima and Flex systems in a standalone format, with the system controller provided in a desktop configuration, and the ability to use existing network printers for output. The EIS system’s US list price ranges from $16,995 to $28,995, depending on the system configurations. All EIS systems are covered by 1 to 3-year limited warranty (depending on the configurations and components) and full 3-year on-site warranty is optionally available.

The scanning function of the EIS system incorporates proven, advanced contact image sensor technology featuring a maximum scanning width of 42” and true 600 dpi optical resolution with black & white/grayscale/full-color capability. Pro models feature 4800 dpi interpolated resolution and a maximum scanning speed of 9 ”/sec monochrome and 3”/sec color. Choices of scanner models include the Graphtec CS500, CS500 Pro, CS600 and CS600 Pro, all capable of scanning fine line drawings, detailed maps and fine art for clear and high-precision image archiving and reproduction.

The Scanning Arts software, preinstalled on the Rocket™ Controller, provides an easy-to-use interface and intuitive operation while maintaining the powerful and full-featured capabilities required for a broad range of projects. The large control buttons on its main control screen are designed to provide a feel and functionality similar to that of an office copier and is fully compatible with the touch-panel monitor included with the EIS Ultima and EIS Flex systems. This system software performs a variety of functions including scanning, printing, copying and email. In addition, the Scanning Arts™ software incorporates accounting and job tracking functions with password-protected log-in dialog for processing sensitive documents and management of cost allocation per project. Scanning Arts™ provides optimized default settings for a variety of original document types including maps, drawings, blueprints, photos and posters, thereby providing touch-of-a-button operation for many projects involving large-format scanning and copying. User-defined settings are also provided for advanced users, allowing them to tailor the process to their specific preference.

When an email transmission of large images or documents is performed, the G-Flash file management utility (included with all EIS systems) provides practical assistance. The G-Flash utility automatically divides a large document file into a number of segments for more manageable transmission over the Internet. At the recipient site of transmission, the G-Flash Receiver utility automatically re-assembles these segmented files to restore the original document.

The high-performance Rocket™ controller houses a 2.8 GHz Pentium® 4 processor with 1GB DDR and 80 GB hard drive, and is custom designed for delivering the resources required to seamlessly manage large graphic files and other documents. The Rocket™ controller is pre-installed with Scanning Arts™ software, which provides the user-friendly interface and the overall system control. It is also integrated with a 15” LCD touch-panel monitor (17” LCD for the EIS Solo) and a compact 101 keyboard, further enhancing the ergonomics of the system operation.

A single-footprint system rack (provided with the EIS Ultima and EIS Flex) integrates the scanner (positioned over the output printer), Rocket controller, touch-panel LCD monitor and keyboard in an ergonomically organized fashion, thereby streamlining system operation and easily adapting to a limited floor space situation.

The Graphtec JW1000, as an integrated output device of the EIS Ultima system provides 6-color, 36” wide, high-speed printing of engineering/plan drawings, maps and graphics with a maximum resolution of true 1200 dpi. The print heads incorporated in the JW1000 feature a high-precision, high-density nozzle placement technology with 1280 nozzles per color (or 7680 nozzles combined), delivering a maximum print speed of 323 sq.ft./hr in draft mode and 129 sq.ft./hr in standard mode. With its superb output quality and print speed, the JW1000 enhances the overall productivity of the EIS system. The EIS Flex and EIS Solo are made available for those customers who prefer to integrate the system utilizing their existing large-format printers/plotters, where the printer control is performed either through the integrated driver or Windows® driver (depending on the printer/plotter models).

Paradigm Imaging Group