CONTEX HD Ultra 4250 / R42 Scanner

Where to Find it

‍

You can buy the CONTEXT HD Ultra 4250 R42 scanner directly from GlobalVision.  

‍

An Overview of the CONTEX HD Ultra 4250 / R42 Scanner

‍

The Contex HD Ultra 4250 is a 42-inch wide, high-performance CIS (Contact Image Sensor) scanner designed for demanding large-format environments. 

‍

It features high optical resolution and rapid scanning speeds, offering exceptional image quality and reliability for complex scanning tasks, including technical drawings, posters, and thick media.

‍

Key Features of the CONTEX HD Ultra 4250 / R42 Scanner

‍

• 42″ Scan Width & Thick Media Support: Handles documents up to 42 inches wide and 0.6 inches thick, accommodating everything from large-format plans to heavy substrates.
• High Optical Resolution: Offers 1200 dpi optical resolution for superior image capture and fine detail accuracy.
• High-Speed Productivity: Delivers rapid scanning speeds of up to 17.8 inches per second, optimized for high-volume workflows.
• Contex CleanScan CIS: Utilizes advanced CIS technology for sharp, high-quality scans that minimize digital noise and shadows.

‍

Use Cases

‍

• Regulated Packaging & Labeling: Scan full-size press sheets, cartons, leaflets, and label mockups to support compliant artwork review and recordkeeping.
• Submission-Ready Documentation: Digitize technical drawings, QMS records, and packaging specs required for regulatory filings (e.g., FDA, EMA, Health Canada).
• Braille & Accessibility Compliance: Capture high-resolution scans of packaging with embossed Braille to verify height, placement, and positioning.
• Color Accuracy Validation: Support Delta E measurements and Pantone color matching by preserving high-resolution scans used in visual QC and print inspections.
• Artwork Change Control: Document revised print proofs or annotated materials as part of regulatory change control, version tracking, and deviation justification.
• Quality Assurance & Print Inspection: Retain large-format samples with verified color, alignment, and substrate integrity for regulatory and GMP compliance.
• Regulatory Archive Management: Create searchable digital archives of artwork history, SOPs, and approval forms for inspection readiness and retention policies.
• Cross-Functional Review Collaboration: Scan and digitally route annotated documents between RA, QA, marketing, and labeling teams to streamline approval 

‍

Technical Specs

‍

• Maximum Document Size: A0 - 42 inches (1067 mm)
• Maximum Scan Width: 43.3 inches (1100 mm)
• Maximum Resolution: 9600 dpi (interpolated)
• Optical Resolution: 1200 dpi
• Maximum Media Thickness: 0.6 inches (15 mm)
• Scanning Speed (42-inch wide document):
  
  • 200 dpi RGB color: 8.9 inches/sec (upgradeable to 17.8)
  • 200 dpi grayscale/mono: 17.8 inches/sec

• Sensor Type: Contex CleanScan CIS
• Connectivity: USB3 with xDTR3; Gigabit Ethernet with xDTR2.5
• Dimensions (L x W x H): 53.6 x 21 x 11 inches (1360 x 540 x 279 mm)
• Weight: 49.3 kg (109 lbs)
• Color Bit Depth: 48-bit color, 16-bit grayscale
• Power Requirements: 100/230/240 V, 60/50 Hz
• Compliance: CE, cUL, Customs Union, VCCI, FCC Class A, BSMI, RoHS, and ENERGY STAR