Product Description Every computer user should have a scanner. The Canon CanoScan LiDE100 Color Image Scanner is simple, high-performance scanning at its best. Four easy buttons automate the entire process, and the Auto Scan mode makes it even easier: It actually detects the type of original you're scanning and automatically adjusts settings for the optimal results, then scans and saves the image. Your results will amaze you, with color dpi resolution up to 2400x4800. You can also create fabulous 19200x19200 software-enhanced (extrapolated) scans. The Advanced Z-Lid enables clear, complete scans even of thick originals such as notebooks. Built-in retouching technology further enhances your final images with automatic corrections for dust and scratches, fading, graininess and backlighting. And to reduce the number of wires in your work area, one simple cable provides power and a USB 2.0 High-Speed connection. Scanning Mode - Color 48-bit internal / 48 or 24-bit external - Grayscale 16-bit input / 8-bit external Compatibility - Windows Vista, Windows XP/2000 and Mac OS X v.10.3.9 - 10.5.x4 Dimensions - Width 9.9 x Depth 14.6 x Height 1.6 Weight - 3.5 pounds
Manufacturer Product Description This is simple, high-performance scanning at its best. Four easy buttons automate the entire process, and the new Auto Scan mode makes it even easier: It actually detects the type of original you're scanning - a photo, business card, notebook or form -automatically adjusts settings for the optimal results, then scans and saves the image.
CanoScan LiDE 100 Color Image Scanner:
2400 x 4800 color dpi resolution.
In about 24 seconds, you can scan a letter- size color original
The unique Z-lid expansion top enables you to scan or copy bulky or thick items.
How simple is this? Just press a button to select what you want to do with your original ? copy it, scan and save it, produce a PDF, or create an email. View larger
Your results will amaze you, with color dpi resolution up to 2400 x 4800. You can also create fabulous 19600 x 19600 software-enhanced (extrapolated) scans. The Advanced Z-Lid enables clear, complete scans even of thick originals such as notebooks. Built-in retouching technology further enhances your final images with automatic corrections for dust and scratches, fading, graininess and backlighting. And to reduce the number of wires in your work area, one simple cable provides power and a USB 2.0 Hi-Speed connection.
High Speed Scanning Now, scanning is faster than ever. In about 24 seconds, you can scan a letter- size color original — such as a page from your personal notebook.
Old Photos Can Look New Again Built-in retouching technology can enhance your scans of older photos with automatic reductions for dust and scratches, fading, graininess and backlighting. The level of correction can be adjusted to match the condition of your originals.
4 EZ-Buttons This is simple, high-quality scanning at it's best. 4 EZ Buttons automate the entire process, so it's a snap to copy and create e-mail attachments or pdfs.
Advanced Z-lid The unique Z-lid expansion top enables you to scan or copy bulky or thick items. It lifts approximately 3/4-inch vertically then lays down flat on the page for clear, complete copies or scans from edge to edge.
Smart Scanning The new Auto Scan feature makes operation even easier. It actually detects the type of original you're scanning — a photo, business card, personal notebook or form — then automatically scans and saves the image with the appropriate settings.
Simply Less Wires To reduce the number of wires in your work area, one cable provides you with both power and a USB 2.0 Hi-Speed connection.
five stars for scanner & two stars for softwareNovember 22, 2008 My first scanner and I'm wondering why I didn't get one long ago. Having bought it for receipts, I also started to use it for other items - like short product information, some restaurant recommendations that someone had scribbled for me, an antique postcard that makes a nice desktop image etc etc. It is working out great to replace not just receipts but all the scattered bits of paper that appear.
The good news - it worked immediately on plugging into my Mac, it's easy to use, the quality is great and in fact way above what I need. The bad news - the software is terrible. For example. I save my receipts with filenames in the form (date)-(amount)-(seller). But the scanner software has a 20-character limit on filename, so I have to save short name and then rename to the name that I want. It continually pops up popup windows to tell you that the scan is finished, the file is saved etc. A small thing maybe, but an irritating waste of clicking and time. So I'm very happy to be digitizing my stuff, and making it easier to process receipts, and archive information, but I would like it more if the software was not so clunky!
Avery good bargainNovember 22, 2008 This is a very good scanner. It worked as desired right out of the box. Our first test scan was of an object-- a Sweet Gum Leaf with full fall color. It did as well as other scanners we paid much more for. It is light, thin, and needs no extra power source.
Canon LiDE100November 8, 2008 Bought this scanner to replace my failed Epson Perfection 1650. I like its compact size and quietness, and find the operating speed close to that of the 1650. The software is ok, and scanner operation is as convenient as that of the 1650, but there is less flexibility to allow altering color satuation, hue, etc. I found image sharpness disappointingly soft, and color saturation less than that of the original photo being copied. The overall effect is a somewhat faded, hazy image. Tried downloading and installing a fresh driver, but that didn't change this characteristic. After selecting USE SCANNER DRIVER on the operating panel, I was able to make selections that improved the image quality somewhat, but it is still not up to the performance of my previous scanner. Turning off the softening mask makes very little improvement. For me this scanner does not live up to previous glowing user reviews that helped decide this purchase.
Great scanner for generic everyday jobsNovember 8, 2008 4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I needed a scanner to scan an occasional document, receipt, or magazine page. Image quality needed to be decent and other than that I wanted a device that just did the job and didn't need a lot of hand-holding.
So far I'm satisfied to impressed. Take it out of the box, plug in the USB cable (big plus it doesn't add yet another power adapter to my setup), Windows Vista automatically detects and installs the driver and you're ready to go. I didn't even look at the software CD which comes with the scanner for the first week. The OS integrated driver is sufficient for the generic scans.
It's nice and small and lightweight, has a small locking slider for the lid on the bottom. So when I'm not scanning I simply unplug the USB port and it's easily stored on the shelf and not taking up valuable space.
The scan speed and image quality is good enough for my needs. I'm sure some folks may have a more detailed critique, but that wasn't what I'm looking for.
After eventually installing the software that came with it, the copy button on the front works fine. Push it and the software will scan and then send the result to the printer. Not a high volume copying solution, but if one makes a copy at home once in a blue moon and hates the trip to Kinko's this fits in well.
So if you're looking for a simple and reasonably priced scanning solution for occasional work, this is a great choice.
Works greatNovember 6, 2008 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Unit is powered by USB alone and no power adapter which is a plus for portability. I find the OCR very accurate and is a real value for the money.
