Scanning Thick Media - Contex Wide Format Color Operator's Manual

5-2 Insertion Slot

5.2 Scanning Thick Media

Scanning needs are not always limited to convenient paper-thin
media. Many industries, such as reprographics and GIS, will find the
need to digitize or copy images printed or pasted on thicker media
such as cardboard, foamboards, gatorboards etc. To support such
needs you can change the vertical size of the insertion slot (guide
plate height) on your scanner so you can fit the slot to the thickness of
your original. This feature adds an extra dimension to scanning
possibilities. Depending on your scanner model, changing the
insertion slot height is
5.2.1 Manual Adjustment for thick media
You can change the insertion slot size (guide plate height) on your
scanner from 0 to 15 mm (0 to .6") in small steps so you can fit the
slot to the thickness of your original.
To change the insertion slot space, open the Original's Insertion Slot
cover and set the media thickness adjustment sliders found at each
side to the same setting.
Figure 5-2 Media Thickness Settings