Canon CanoScan LiDE 700F - flatbed scanner

Description: The Canon CanoScan LiDE 700F is a 9600dpi, general purpose color scanner.Compared to other general purpose scanners on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $125.

Pros: Has 9600dpi horizontal resolution, which is somewhat sharper than some similarly priced scanners.By way of comparison, the typical cost of a product with this sharp a horizontal resolution is $350.Also, this scanner has 9600 dpi vertical resolution.This is sharper than the average scanner on the market today, but is to be expected for a scanner of this price.This device is also relatively light, weighing in at mere 4.6 lbs.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: A general purpose scanner, suited for general household or small office scanning.This scanner can handle 8.5 in x 11.7 in documents.The CIS scanning element in this unit contributes to its compactness, but material to be scanned must be in direct contact with the scanning surface.Flatbed scanners, such as this one are versatile, able to scan single sheets of text or graphics, pages from books, and make images of anything else placed on the glass.

Value: In view of its relatively inexpensive price, this scanner has great features for the money.

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• Manufacturer: Canon USA
• Part Number: 3297B002

• General

• Type Flatbed scanner - Desktop
• Max Supported Media Size 8.5 in x 11.7 in
• Width 16.1 in
• Depth 11.5 in
• Height 1.8 in
• Weight 4.6 lbs

• Scanner

• Input Type Color
• Grayscale Depth 16-bit (64K gray levels)
• Grayscale Depth (External) 16-bit (64K gray levels)
• Color Depth 48-bit color
• Color Depth (External) 48-bit color
• Optical Resolution 9600 dpi x 9600 dpi
• Interpolated Resolution 19200 dpi x 19200 dpi
• Scan Mode Single-pass
• Scan Element Type Contact Image Sensor
• Lamp / Light Source Type RGB LED array
• Control Panel Buttons Functions Copy, Scan-to-PDF, Scan-to-Email
• Scanner Features Powered by USB port

• Media Handling

• Max Document Size 8.5 in x 11.7 in
• Supported Media Type Film, Plain paper

• Storage

• Optical Storage None

• Expansion / Connectivity

• Expansion Slot(s) None
• Interfaces 1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type B

• Miscellaneous

• Included Accessories Film adapter
• Cables Included 1 x USB cable
• Microsoft Certifications Certified for Windows Vista
• Compliant Standards RoHS

• Environmental Standards

• EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes

• Power

• Power Consumption Operational ( Standby ) 2.5 Watt ( 1.5 Watt )

• Battery

• Battery Installed - None

• Software / System Requirements

• Software Included MP Navigator EX, ArcSoft PhotoStudio, Drivers & utilities
• OS Required Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows Vista, Apple MacOS X 10.3.9 - 10.5.x

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 1 year warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year

• Environmental Parameters

• Min Operating Temperature 41 °F
• Max Operating Temperature 95 °F
• Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90%

Canon USA

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://estore.usa.canon.com/
• Address: One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY. 11042
• Phone: 516-328-5000
• Email: mediacontact@cusa.canon.com