Canon
CanoScan LiDE 300
Effortlessly scan documents and photos with the Canon CanoScan LiDE 300. This compact flatbed scanner delivers high-quality results with a 2400 dpi optical resolution and fast 10-second scan times for documents. Simplify your workflow using the four intuitive 'EZ' buttons for one-touch operation, including Auto Scan Mode. Connect easily via USB and enjoy the convenience of sending scans directly to the cloud or creating editable PDFs with OCR. Its sleek, space-saving design makes it a perfect fit for any desk, offering efficient and user-friendly performance for all your everyday scanning needs.
$75.99
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Owner Satisfaction
4.4
/ 5
Category Rank
15
/ 60
#15 in Scanners
Price vs Category Average
-92%
Below average
Type
Flatbed
/ Flatbed
Who it's for
- Ultra-Portable and Convenient
- Quick and Efficient Scanning
- Excellent Value Proposition
Who should skip it
- Limited High-Resolution Detail
- Lacks Transparency Adapter
- Slower Photo Processing
Key Specs
Type
Flatbed
Optical Resolution
2400 x 2400 dpi
Interpolated Resolution
19,200 x 19,200 dpi
Scanner Element
Contact Image Sensor (CIS)
Light Source
Three-Color RGB LEDs
Maximum Document Size
A4 letter (216 x 297mm)
Color Bit Depth
48-bit
Greyscale Bit Depth
16-bit
Features
- High-resolution 2400 dpi scanning
- Fast 10-second document scans
- One-touch operation with four 'EZ' buttons
- Compact and space-saving design
- Scan to cloud and create editable PDFs
- USB powered for convenience
- Auto Scan Mode for automatic adjustments
- Energy Star certified for efficiency
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the Canon CanoScan LiDE 300 for its exceptional value and space-saving design. Its ultra slim profile, achieved through USB power only, makes it perfect for small workspaces or infrequent scanning needs. Setup is quick, and dedicated function buttons ensure simple operation for everyday tasks like copying or creating PDFs. While scan speed is modest, the 2400 dpi resolution delivers sufficient quality for document archiving and casual photo use. The primary drawback noted is that the bundled software interface may lack depth for advanced users. Overall, this scanner is celebrated as a reliable, budget friendly choice prioritizing simplicity and compact form factor.
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