Flatbed Scanners
Contex IQ Flex A2 Scanner
The Contex IQ Flex is a flatbed scanner designed for flexibility, speed, and ease of use, ideal for scanning fragile, oversized, or irregularly shaped originals that wouldn’t fit through a traditional document feeder.

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Where to Find it
You can buy the Contex IQ Flex A2 scanner directly from GlobalVision.
An Overview of the Contex IQ Flex A2 Scanner
The Contex IQ Flex is a flatbed scanner designed for flexibility, speed, and ease of use, ideal for scanning fragile, oversized, or irregularly shaped originals that wouldn’t fit through a traditional document feeder.
It’s particularly well-suited for creative, technical, or compliance workflows that demand consistent image quality and versatile media handling.
Key Features of the Contex IQ Flex A2 Scanner
- Flatbed Flexibility: The open-edge scanning bed allows for scanning items larger than the scanner surface itself, including folded documents, books, or packaging samples.
- High Image Quality: Offers up to 1200 dpi optical resolution, delivering clear, accurate scans of detailed artwork, labels, or compliance-critical materials.
- Fast, Efficient Scanning: Scans A3+ originals in under 4 seconds (200 dpi), making it efficient for high-throughput environments with varied media types.
- Intuitive Touch Interface: Includes a built-in touchscreen for previewing scans, managing settings, and sending files directly to email, USB, network folders, or cloud destinations.
- Wide Format Capability: Supports originals up to 18" x 24" (A2-size and beyond with flexibility), making it useful for full labels, folding cartons, or small-format press sheets.
- Cloud-Ready & Network Integration: Easily integrates into modern workflows with support for Contex applications, USB, Ethernet, and Wi-Fi connectivity.
- Braille Height Compatibility: Fully compatible with GlobalVision’s Braille Height Inspection Module for precise measurement of embossed braille, ensuring accessibility compliance.
- Color Accuracy Tools: Supports delta E analysis and Pantone color matching to verify brand and regulatory color standards.
Use Cases
- Packaging & Labeling: Scan folding cartons, labels, and press samples for color verification and quality control.
- Braille & Accessibility Compliance: Digitize braille-embossed packaging and tactile graphics without damaging raised surfaces.
- Creative & Design Studios: Capture hand-drawn concepts, material swatches, and mockups across varied textures and formats.
- Print Quality Assurance: Verify barcodes, Pantone colors, and substrate consistency in packaging workflows.
- Regulatory & Compliance: Archive approved packaging, document labeling changes, and support audit readiness.
- Large Format Materials: Scan oversized sheets, odd-shaped samples, and unfolded prototypes with the open-edge flatbed.
- Materials & Sample Imaging: Handle thick or non-standard materials such as foam board, plastic, and layered print pieces.
Technical Specs
- Maximum Document Size: 18 x 24 inch (452.2 x 610 mm)
- Optical Resolution: 9,600 dpi
- Scanning Speed: 4 sec/scan
- Sensor Type: CCD
- Connectivity: USB
- Dimensions (L x W x H): 50 x 25 x 9 inch (1,280 x 630 x 220 mm)
- Color Bit Depth: 48-bit
- Weight: 34 kg (74.9 lbs)
- Power Requirements: 100 - 240 V, 60 / 50 Hz, 80 W
- Compliance: RoHS, cUL, CE, Customs Union, CCC, VCCI, KC, BSMI, Ukr, ENERGY STAR certified