Flash

Anyone who wants to digitize heavy volumes of newspapers double-page by double-page will be pleased if modern technology makes it much faster and the scanner is easy and convenient to use. In the Irish Newspaper Archives, for example, the reliable services of the book2net Flash are greatly appreciated. Millions of newspaper pages of various titles from a period of over 200 years have already been digitally archived – also thanks to the Flash, which does not stand for tedious work, but for fast and smooth workflow.

The book2net Flash was created especially for large formats up to A1, which also have a considerable weight. The newspaper volumes mentioned above are a good example. High productivity and workplace ergonomics are key elements that we attach great importance to. Added to this is the outstanding quality of the digital copies and the gentle handling of the books and other originals, which are placed on the book cradle or – optionally – on the fixed support table.

How does the Flash ensure that the user can work as comfortably and quickly as possible? A key component of this scanning system is the double lifting column, which ensures that the height of the book is equalized. This means that no matter which page is open, the correct lifting column always goes down just far enough so that the surface of the double page to be scanned forms exactly one level. Height compensation of up to 25 centimeters is possible. This is also the size of the book spine exemption, which can accommodate the binding of particularly thick books. This all serves to ensure that the area sensor, which detects all areas simultaneously, hits a level. This is further enhanced by the motorized glass plate, which lies gently on the original, creating no reflections and damaging nothing.

Precise positioning on the book cradle is one factor that leads to the perfect result. Other factors are the technical elements located in the upper section of the device. For example, the aforementioned area sensor, which, with its simultaneous detection of all areas, not only ensures high quality, but also works much faster than if it were to scan slowly – like a line sensor, for example – over the original. A scanning time of 0.3 seconds and a total processing time of 2.2 seconds speak for themselves. The Schneider-Kreuznach lens and the adjustable double illumination unit are further guarantees for excellent results.

All these weighty arguments in favor of investing in the book2net Flash are underpinned by further strengths: The camera used is also a book2net product, and you can choose between the M70 and the M150. The software makes working even more convenient, for example, scan sequences can be programmed. What’s more, the Flash is quiet and energy-saving and – as you would expect from our products – extremely robust and durable.

The book2net Flash is the perfect choice for anyone who wants high productivity, simple operation, a comfortable workstation and excellent results when dealing with huge volumes of material to be digitized. Large formats, small effort – a relaxed way to reach your goal.