News – Nextimage Apeiron 1.2.4 Update for the Contex Apeiron Scanner: Better Colour, Sharper Calibration and a Smoother Scanning Workflow

Improved Colour Management for Professional Results

One of the key updates in Nextimage Apeiron 1.2.4 is the change to the default colour management profile, which is now set to AdobeRGB.

AdobeRGB offers a wider colour range than standard sRGB, making it a strong choice for professional imaging environments where colour accuracy and tonal depth matter. This is particularly useful when scanning artwork, photography, graphics, heritage documents and other visually detailed originals.

The update also introduces support for ProPhoto RGB, giving users even more flexibility when working with high-quality colour workflows.

Together with new ICC profiles and colour matching improvements, this update helps users achieve more consistent, reliable results from scan to output.

Enhanced Calibration for Greater Scan Accuracy

Calibration is essential for maintaining scan quality, especially in busy production environments. With version 1.2.4, both full and mechanical calibration now also calibrate the scanner’s lasers.

This improvement helps support better overall scanner performance and gives users more confidence that their Contex Apeiron scanner is operating as accurately as possible.

The update also includes improved scanner calibration more broadly, helping to strengthen consistency across demanding scanning tasks.

Enhanced Calibration for Greater Scan Accuracy

Calibration is essential for maintaining scan quality, especially in busy production environments. With version 1.2.4, both full and mechanical calibration now also calibrate the scanner’s lasers.

This improvement helps support better overall scanner performance and gives users more confidence that their Contex Apeiron scanner is operating as accurately as possible.

The update also includes improved scanner calibration more broadly, helping to strengthen consistency across demanding scanning tasks.

New Moire Reduction for Cleaner Image Capture

Nextimage Apeiron 1.2.4 introduces Moire Reduction, a useful new feature for users scanning printed materials or patterned originals.

Moire effects can appear when fine printed patterns, screens or textures interfere with the scanning process. By adding Moire Reduction, Nextimage Apeiron gives users another tool to help create cleaner, more usable scans with less visual interference.

This is especially valuable for graphics, printed artwork, posters, textiles, packaging samples and other detailed originals where image clarity is important.

A Clearer, More User-Friendly Interface for the Contex Apeiron Scanner

This update also makes practical improvements to the Nextimage Apeiron interface.

Predefined presets and user presets are now separated in the GUI, making it easier to distinguish between standard scanning options and custom settings. This helps users work more confidently, especially when switching between different scan types or production requirements.

There have also been GUI changes to help users choose the correct settings more easily, alongside changed and additional presets.

For teams using the scanner every day, these workflow improvements can help reduce mistakes, speed up setup and make the scanning process more intuitive.

More Flexible Object Placement

Version 1.2.4 also adds the option to choose Front or Back object placement.

This gives users more control over how originals are positioned and captured, helping Nextimage Apeiron adapt to different materials, scan requirements and user preferences.

It is a small but practical addition that can make day-to-day scanning more flexible.

Better Stitching and Image Viewing

The update includes stitch improvements, helping support better scan alignment and image quality across larger originals.

There is also a fix for an issue where viewing a scan at 100% could make a good scan look worse than it actually was. This improvement should give users a more accurate on-screen view of their scan quality, making review and quality control more reliable.

Stronger Diagnostics and Service Support for the Contex Apeiron Scanner

Nextimage Apeiron 1.2.4 also includes several improvements aimed at service, diagnostics and support.

Users can now create a diagnostic package, making it easier to gather useful information when support is required. The Support Package has also been improved, and logfiles now include the date when opening the scanner.

For service teams, there are additional enhancements including improved laser testing, the option to export .con files in Service Test 9, and fixes for table alignment and other service-related processes.

These updates help make support faster, clearer and more efficient when needed.

Other Fixes and Improvements for the Contex HD Apeiron Scanner

Nextimage Apeiron 1.2.4 also includes a number of additional refinements, including:

• New ICC profiles
• Improved colour matching
• Improved scanner calibration
• Scanner IP address update improvements
• Language change fixes in the user interface
• Service test improvements
• General preset and workflow refinements

Each of these changes helps make Nextimage Apeiron more dependable, more capable and easier to use.

Ready to update?

If you already use a Contex Apeiron scanner, we recommend updating to Nextimage Apeiron version 1.2.4 to benefit from the latest colour, calibration, workflow and support improvements.

Before updating, make sure you follow the official installation guidance and check that your scanner and workstation are ready for the new version. This helps ensure a smooth update and keeps your scanning workflow running as expected.

You can find the latest software information and update guidance on the official Contex support page:
Download or update Nextimage Apeiron here

Existing customers can also contact our team for update advice, installation guidance or support with getting the latest version of Nextimage Apeiron set up correctly.

Need help updating? Get in touch with Contex Scanners and we’ll guide you through the next steps.

Discover What Contex Apeiron Can Do

The latest Nextimage Apeiron 1.2.4 update is not just good news for existing users. It is also a clear sign of how Contex continues to develop the Apeiron scanning platform around real-world professional scanning needs.

The Contex Apeiron is designed for high-quality, high-productivity large format scanning, making it ideal for organisations that need to capture oversized documents, artwork, maps, technical drawings, graphics, archives and other detailed originals with confidence.

Combined with Nextimage Apeiron software, the scanner gives users a powerful workflow for producing accurate, consistent and high-quality digital files. From improved colour management and calibration to cleaner image capture and smoother day-to-day operation, the latest software update helps show the strength of choosing a complete Contex scanning solution.

For print rooms, reprographics departments, archives, museums, universities, creative studios and technical environments, Apeiron offers a professional way to digitise large format materials efficiently while maintaining the detail and quality of the original.

If you are considering investing in a new large format scanner, this update is another reason to take a closer look at Contex Apeiron. It shows a scanning system that is not standing still, but continuing to improve with better software, smarter workflow tools and enhanced support features.

Want to find out more? Explore the Contex Apeiron scanner and see how it could support your scanning workflow.