AgfaScan XY-15 Plus - Ernest Green & Son Ltd.

AgfaScan XY-15 Plus 

Maximum performance scanner for the most demanding environments 

Scanners/Input

Innovative XY-Zoom technology 

allows for single-pass scanning 

of any image — positioned anywhere 

on the scan bed, and at 

any resolution. Plus, XY-Zoom 

technology brings high-resolution 

stitching to large-format copydot 

applications using Agfa Dot 

Ultra copydot software. While 

other systems limit the high-resolution 

zone to a portion of the 

scan bed, AgfaScan XY-15 Plus 

lets you get the resolution you 

need anywhere you place 

your originals. 

A generous, oversized A3 format 

leaves plenty of room to batch 

scan many originals in many 

formats — all at the same high 

level of quality. The system gives 

you a 13.8 x 17.9" (350 x 455 mm) 

format for transmissive originals 

and a 13.8 x18.5 (350 x 470 mm) 

format for reflective images. In 

all, you can scan more than 100 

35 mm originals in a single pass. 

An innovative solution for high-end scanning 

The challenges of high-volume scanning go beyond simply getting a great scan. You 

need to get lots of great scans — all at the ultimate level of quality. Scanning should be sim- 

ple, fast, and reliable, so you can get more images scanned in less time. And scanning 

should be flexible, so you can meet your shifting priorities. 

Designed for high-throughput 

The AgfaScan XY-15 Plus is the answer. It’s Agfa’s 

top-of-the-line scanning solution — a high-speed, 

high-end CCD flatbed scanner that makes scanning 

simple and fast. It combines top quality 

and maximum productivity in an advanced, 

easy-to-use solution for high-resolution image 

scanning. You can use the XY-15 Plus with Agfa 

Dot Plus and Agfa Dot Ultra copydot software 

to scan copydot and descreened scans from 

existing film separations. 

This floorstanding unit is built around a die-cast 

aluminum chassis and designed to be an oasis 

of stability and reliability even in the busiest 

production environment. Fewer moving parts 

keep the entire system in complete alignment all 

the time. Though the AgfaScan XY-15 Plus offers 

advanced capabilities, they are controlled via 

enhanced, easy-to-use ColorExact software. 

The result is fast throughput. So even the most 

critical scans are completed quickly and easily. 

It’s that simple.

Image one. Fast scanning speeds, advanced design, 

high-quality optics, and reliable construction 

make the XY-15 Plus the most productive CCD 

imaging system ever created. The 8,000-element 

CCD at the heart of the system is hand selected 

and tested to exceed industry requirements. As 

this image shows, the texture and color of the 

wood is accurate even in dark shadows. XY-15 

Plus also maintains the clear, bright highlights in 

the flowers, the natural color of the leaves, and 

the subtle shades of the vase. And the overall 

precise manufacturing and sturdy design provides 

steady performance and low maintenance. 

You’ll get accurate colors and sharp detail shift 

after shift, day after day. 

Screen ruling: 200 lpi 

Enlargement: 230% 

Scan resolution: 920 ppi 

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Advanced design, high-quality 

optics, and reliable illumination make 

AgfaScan XY-15 Plus the best CCD 

imaging system ever created. The 

8,000-element CCD at the heart of the 

system is hand-selected and tested to 

exceed industry requirements. The 

overall precise manufacturing and 

sturdy design provides steady performance 

and low maintenance — 

shift after shift, day after day. 

Sophisticated mechanical design 

ensures that your AgfaScan XY-15 Plus 

always provides the highest quality 

scans. For maximum reliability, the 

system uses a top-quality servo motor, 

microstepping motors, and reliable, 

accurate lead-screw movement. 

High quality you can see in every image 

Resolution up to 15,000 pixels per inch. 16-bit scanning. A Dmax of 4.1. Correlated double- 

sampling of image data. Clean room assembly of the entire scanner. The specifications and 

technology behind the AgfaScan XY-15 Plus are impressive, but it’s the final scans that really 

matter. Look at an image scanned with the AgfaScan XY-15 Plus and you’ll see fine details, 

accurate skin colors, saturated colors even in the shadows, and an extremely smooth grain 

structure. With AgfaScan XY-15 Plus, you get technology that makes a real difference in quality. 

Quality begins with a premium, 8,000-element 

trilinear CCD array, selected and tested by hand 

to the highest specifications. The result is an 

expanded dynamic range, which you’ll see in 

every scan as excellent detail and accurate 

color in shadow areas. The system’s broadband, 

fluorescent lamps provide even, wideangle 

illumination across the entire plate, 

reducing dust and scratches.

Image two. AgfaScan XY-15 Plus brings professional 

level control to critical color. This image 

is representative of brochure and catalog applications 

that require sharp, vibrant scans with 

outstanding color fidelity. The system’s precision 

optics and 8,000 element CCD capture the full 

detail of the original, including the skin tones 

of the guitarist’s hands and face. ColorExact 

and ColorTune automate the accurate reproduction 

of the fabric color while maintaining 

specular highlights. ColorExact’s automatic highlight/shadow 

feature analyzes the distribution of 

highlight data and automatically selects a white 

point that perfectly reproduces the specular 

highlights of the guitar. 




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Image three. Most scans involve accurate reproduction and 

quick turnaround. Occasionally, an image comes in that 

requires a scanner capable of taking on the most difficult 

challenges. The XY-15 Plus captures the saturated colors of 

the flower, as well as the variations of red and green in the 

deep shadows of the leaves. It captures all of these details 

accurately without sacrificing the highlights on the shiny 

sections of the leaves. The XY-15 Plus maintains exceptional 

sharpness throughout the image — making a difficult scan 

look easy. 




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Quickly place transparencies 

without taping. AgfaScan XY-15 Plus 

offers a flexible approach to mounting 

transparencies. Use the templates 

provided with the system to hold a 

wide range of different transparency 

formats. Or place the originals on 

the scan bed and secure them with 

the system’s anti-Newton glass, 

ensuring stable, accurate scanning. 

Designed to keep productivity at its highest 

High-quality scans are just the beginning of high-end scanning. With AgfaScan XY-15 Plus, you 

can complete more scans per hour, all at maximum resolution, from originals of unlimited 

size and depth. AgfaScan XY-15 Plus sets a new standard for efficient batch scanning, a must 

for a busy production environment. Now you can put originals anywhere on the system’s 

fixed glass surface, without worrying about exact placement. An illuminated scan bed makes 

preparation fast and easy. The single-pass design of the XY-15 Plus means more scanning 

and less waiting. 

Enhanced operator software also raises the productivity 

of the XY-15 Plus. Powerful ColorExact 

software features a Dynamic Batch palette, which 

allows operators to manage the scanning workflow 

dynamically, changing priorities quickly and 

easily. Think of it as batch scanning for the real 

world, where rush jobs and interruptions are a 

day-to-day reality. ColorExact software lets you 

perform foreground and background processing, 

adjusting images on preview while processing 

batch scans. 

New ColorExact features include the ability to 

work with all major color spaces, including RGB, 

CMYK, HSL, and LAB. Now you can look further 

down the production workflow, ensuring predictable 

color all the way to the press. So if you are 

using images for multiple purposes, you can 

simultaneously monitor results in all color spaces. 

Other enhancements include: 

• A special split screen view that enables 

users to compare “before”and “after” 

scans quickly and easily 

• Enhanced preview of unsharp masking, 

autofocus, and descreening effects 

• Scrolling of preview windows 

• More automation of common functions, 

such as grain suppression and fringe control 

• Many workflow and productivity enhancements, 

including better, faster batch scanning 

ColorExact simplifies scanning 

The ColorExact interface creates a comfortable, 

intuitive working environment that gives 

operators quick access to the tools they need. 

The patented Power Canvas brings professional 

controls to every operator’s fingertips. 

Frequently used tools travel along with each

image, allowing operators to work more efficiently. 

ColorExact provides a step-by-step path 

to perfect scans. The result? Operators find 

AgfaScan XY-15 Plus an extremely easy system to 

operate. They can choose automation or maximum 

image control, depending on their needs. 

Complete color management 

Agfa completes the AgfaScan XY-15 Plus system 

with ColorTune software for transparent, systemwide 

color management. ColorTune is a highend, 

ICC-compatible color management system 

that provides editable output profiles, fast color 

transformation, and other key color management 

capabilities. It enables simple calibration 

of scanners, monitors, proofing systems, and 

imagesetters — while allowing full manual 

control when necessary. So with AgfaScan 

XY-15 Plus and ColorTune, you get the full 

benefit of color management when you need 

it — without limiting your control over each 

individual image. In addition to serving as a 

simple, powerful color management system, 

ColorTune provides one of the fastest RGBto-CMYK 

transformations in the industry. 

The Dynamic Batch palette allows you to 

manage the scanning workflow, changing 

priorities quickly and easily. This valuable 

feature recognizes that your workday 

changes rapidly, and lets you plan and 

work more efficiently. 

There is no need to create a batch file. 

Dynamic Batch is ready when you are. 

ColorTune color management software lets you 

bring new consistency to color throughout your 

entire operation. Scanners, color monitors, 

imagesetters and other devices can all be 

calibrated to achieve consistent color fidelity 

throughout the prepress process.

The smarter solution for high-end scanning 

AgfaScan XY-15 Plus combines highly reliable hardware and advanced software in an easy-to- 

use scanning solution. But for more proof, take a look at images scanned with AgfaScan XY-15 

Plus. Check out the details. Look at the shadow areas. Take a closer look at skin tones, reflective 

surfaces, and other scanning challenges. We think that you’ll see that for maximum image 

quality, high reliability, and day-after-day productivity, AgfaScan XY-15 Plus is the right choice. 

Advanced mechanical design, high-quality 

optics, and balanced illumination all contribute 

to the high quality and fast performance of the 

XY-15 Plus. The CCDs at the heart of the system 

are hand selected and tested to exceed industry 

requirements. And the overall precise manufacturing 

and sturdy design provides steady 

performance and low maintenance — shift 

after shift, day after day. 

Key technological innovations affecting the 

overall quality of AgfaScan XY-15 Plus include 

its one-pass design and XY-Zoom optical technology 

(lower two illustrations). With AgfaScan 

XY-15 Plus, the system makes a single, accurate 

pass, capturing all the details — without requiring 

a second pass for deeper shadows. XY-Zoom 

technology enables the system to achieve any 

resolution at any point on the scan bed, ensuring 

accuracy and providing a more flexible approach 

to original placement. 

AgfaScan XY-15 Plus is designed for ease of use 

under demanding real-world conditions. That’s 

why it includes all of the elements necessary to 

let users do scanning more quickly and easily, 

including a built-in light table and full set of 

mounting hardware. 

One-pass design XY-Zoom optical technology

To eliminate vibrations or 

motion that can compromise 

scanning accuracy, the imaging 

system is enclosed in a solid aluminum 

casting. All mechanical 

components of AgfaScan XY-15 

Plus are factory aligned to this 

central aluminum casting, 

ensuring long-term accuracy. 

While other systems may 

use less accurate belt drives, 

AgfaScan XY-15 Plus uses 

extremely accurate servo motors 

and lead-screw drives to move 

key components. This design 

provides the precise motion necessary 

for high-quality scanning. 

AgfaScan XY-15 Plus uses 

reliable broadband fluorescent 

lighting designed 

for even spectral output. 

The lighting assembly 

includes a stable housing 

that keeps the illumination 

protected and in sync with 

the motion of the scanner. 

AgfaScan XY-15 Plus 

features a sturdy, floorstanding 

design intended 

for real-world conditions 

at busy prepress operations. 

It provides a stable 

foundation for high-resolution 

scanning. The 

result is a system that 

can achieve high-resolution 

results in a highvolume 

environment.

AgfaScan XY-15 Plus product specifications 

Flatbed scanner Imaging technology Color CCD 

Input types • Transparency 

• Reflective 

Input size • Transparency up to 13.8 x 17.9" (350 x 455 mm) 

• Reflective 13.8 x 18.5" (350 x 470 mm) 

Resolution 5000 x 5000 ppi optical resolution 

Magnification range 20 to 3,000% 

Sampling accuracy 16-bit 

Density range 4.1 Dmax, 3.9 Dynamic Range 

Scan modes • Color RGB and CMYK 

• Grayscale 

• Line art 

Interface SCSI 2 to Macintosh or Windows PC 

Illumination Balanced broadband with closed loop digital monitoring 

Options • Additional transparency holders 

• Additional templates 

Physical Scanner Height/Width/Depth 40.4 x 50.8 x 27.6" (1025 x 1290 x 700 mm) 

Weight 331 pounds (150 kg) 

Power requirements • Nominal voltage: 110V or 230V, 50 – 60 Hz 

• Maximum consumption: 350 watts 

Environmental Temperature 61ºF to 79ºF (16ºC to 26ºC) 

Relative Humidity 20 to 85% 

Software ColorExact • Application for RGB/CMYK scanning 

• Easy to use, full featured user interface 

ColorTune System-wide color management 

ColorExact maximum 

throughput workflow tools 

Get the right combination of high 

speed and high resolution 

The AgfaScan XY-15 Plus is designed to be a reliable, 

productive high-end scanner for commercial 

printers, service bureaus, trade shops, publishers, 

and other high-volume prepress operations. Now 

you can perform high-end scanning quickly and 

easily. You can handle a wide range of originals. 

• Foreground/background processing 

• Automatic cropping and preview 

• Power Canvas built-in toolbars 

• Dynamic Batch: “Live” batch scan queue for high-volume environments 

• Expandable, floating palettes 

ColorExact key controls • Dynamic range 

• Rotation alignment tool 

• Unsharp masking 

• Descreening 

• Highlight/Shadow 

• Tone curves 

• Color cast control 

• Selective color correction 

• UCR, GCR, total ink, and black plate 

• Before/after view of corrections 

• Color negative scanning 

You can bring sophisticated scanning capabilities 

to every scan. You can begin your prepress process 

with the best possible input, right from the start. 

And you can reach new levels of quality and 

productivity with one scanner— the AgfaScan 

XY-15 Plus. For more information on Agfa’s new 

top-of-the-line scanning solution, contact your 

Agfa representative today. 

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Scanners/input 

Argentina, (Paraguay and Uruguay), 

Regi¢n del Plata, Agfa-Gevaert, Argentina S.A. 

Tel.: 5411-4958-5767/5770, Fax: 5411-4983-5052 

Australia, Agfa Graphic Systems 

Tel.: 03 9279 6300, Fax: 03 9899 0407 

Austria, Agfa-Gevaert G.m.b.H. 

Tel.: 43-1-89112-3290, Fax: 43-1-89112-3204 

Belgium, Agfa Belgium N.V. 

Tel.: 32-3-450-98-95, Fax: 32-3-450-98-88 

Belgium, Agfa-Gevaert N.V., Direct Export 

Tel.: 32-3-444-7120, Fax: 32-3-444-7119 

Brazil, Agfa-Gevaert do Brasil Ltda 

Tel.: 55-11-5188-6444, Fax: 55-11-5188-6419 

Canada, Agfa Inc. 

Tel.: 416-241-1110 Ext: 4053, Fax: 416-241-5409 

or 877-753-2432 toll free 

Caribbean and Central America, Agfa 

Tel.: 305-592-6522, Fax: 305-593-8521 

Chile, (Bolivia, Columbia, Equador, Peru, 

Venezuela), Agfa-Gevaert Ltda. 

Tel.: 56-2-360-7600, Fax: 56-2-360-7642 

China, Agfa Hong Kong Ltd. 

Tel.: 852-2555-9421, Fax: 852-2555-2480 

Czech Republic, Agfa s.r.o. 

Tel.: 420-2-6610-1623, Fax: 420-2-6610-1699 

Denmark, Agfa-Gevaert A/S, Grafiske Systemer 

Tel.: 45-4326-6766, Fax: 45-4326-6701 

Finland, Oy Agfa-Gevaert Ab Graafiset järjestelmät 

Tel.: 358-9-8878-378, Fax: 358-9-8878-278 

France, Agfa-Gevaert S.A. 

Tel.: 33-14-732-7111, Fax: 33-14-732-7099 

Germany, Agfa Deutschland Vert. mbH & Cie. 

Tel.: 49-221-5717-0, Fax: 49-221-5717-231 

Greece, Agfa-Gevaert A.E.B.E. 

Tel.: 30-1-570-6500, Fax: 30-1-570-6700 

Hungary, Agfa 

Tel.: 361-212-1540, Fax: 361-212-1574 

Ireland, Agfa Ltd. 

Tel.: 353-1-450-6733, Fax: 353 -1-456-5267 

Israel, Agfa Graphics Ltd. 

Tel.: 972-3-9244301, Fax: 972-3-9246722 

Italy, Agfa-Gevaert S.p.A. 

Tel.: 39-02-3074-220, Fax: 39-02-3074-429 

Japan, Agfa-Gevaert Japan, Ltd. 

Tel.: 81-3-5704-3140, Fax: 81-3-5704-3089 

Korea, Agfa Korea Ltd. 

Tel.: 82-2-2262-4200, Fax: 82-2-2274-9764 

Luxembourg, Agfa-Gevaert S.A. 

Tel.: 352-44-20-441, Fax: 352-45-04-37 

Malaysia, Agfa Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. 

Tel.: 60 3 7574200, Fax: 60 3 7574700 

Mexico, Agfa de Mexico S.A. 

Tel.: 525-699-1400, Fax: 525-699-1402/1403 

Netherlands, Agfa-Gevaert B.V. 

Tel.: 31-70-413-1211, Fax: 31-70-413-1585 

New Zealand, Agfa-Gevaert New Zealand Ltd. 

Tel.: 64-9-443-5500, Fax: 64-9-443-8855 

Norway, Agfa-Gevaert A.S. 

Tel.: 47-67 05 88 00, Fax: 47-67 05 89 65 

Poland, Agfa Sp. Z.O.O. 

Tel.: 48-22-572-3940, Fax: 48-22-572-3969 

Portugal, Agfa-Gevaert Lda 

Tel.: 351-21-414-6700 Fax: 351-21-414-6780 

Singapore, Agfa Singapore Pte. Ltd. 

Tel.: 65-261-3389, Fax: 65-265-6559 

South Africa, Agfa South Africa (Pty) Ltd. 

Tel.: 27-11-921-5911, Fax: 27-11-921-5548 or 5419 

Spain, Agfa-Gevaert, S.A. 

Tel.: 34-93-476-7600, Fax: 34-93-476-7856 

Sweden, Agfa-Gevaert AB 

Tel.: 46-8-793-0100, Fax: 46-8-793-0171 

Switzerland, Agfa-Gevaert AG 

Tel.: 41-1-823-7111, Fax: 41-1-823-7376 

Taiwan, Agfa Taiwan Co. Ltd. 

Tel.: 886-2-2516-8899, Fax: 886-2-2504-4819 

UK, Agfa Gevaert Ltd. 

Tel.: 44 20 8231 4929, Fax: 44 20 8231 4957 

USA, Agfa Corporation 

Tel.: 800-227-2780, Fax: 908-534-5151 

Internet address: 

www.agfahome.com 

www.agfa1to1.com 

© Copyright 2000 by Agfa Corporation. 

All rights reserved. Printed in USA. 

AGFA, the Agfa rhombus, A Smarter Way, AgfaScan, 

ColorExact, ColorTune, PowerCanvas, Dynamic 

Batch, and XY-15 Plus are trademarks of Agfa 

Corporation or its affiliates which may be registered 

in certain jurisdictions. All other trademarks 

are property of their respective holders. 

All product specifications are subject to change without 

notice. Appearance of equipment ordered may 

differ from that of equipment shown in photographs. 

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