Description

The Canon CanoScan LiDE 300 is an ultra-compact, sleek, and affordable flatbed scanner designed for everyday document and high-resolution photo scanning in home offices, educational environments, and small business settings. Featuring Canon’s Contact Image Sensor (CIS) technology and an optical resolution of 2400 x 2400 dpi, it delivers crisp text, rich colors, and fine details for document archiving and photo preservation.

Engineered for ultimate simplicity and portability, the LiDE 300 connects and powers directly through a single Hi-Speed USB cable—eliminating the need for an external AC power adapter. It features four intuitive “EZ” one-touch buttons for Auto Scan, Copy, Email, and PDF creation, alongside an Advanced Z-Lid expansion hinge that easily accommodates thick books, magazines, and bound documents.

Key Features

• Compact & Lightweight Design: Ultra-slim profile fits neatly on any desktop space and allows for easy storage and portability.

• USB Plug & Power Efficiency: Operates and draws power directly via a single USB connection with no wall socket adapter needed.

• 2400 x 2400 DPI Resolution: Captures high-detail photo scans and sharp, readable text for accurate digital archiving.

• 4 One-Touch “EZ” Buttons: Simplifies scanning with dedicated buttons for Auto Scan, Copy, Send to Email, and PDF creation.

• Fast Scanning Performance: Scans an A4 color page at 300 dpi in approximately 10 seconds.

• Advanced Z-Lid Expansion: Double-hinged lid opens flat and expands vertically to fit thick books, bound documents, and photo albums.

Technical Specifications

• Model / Part Number: CanoScan LiDE 300 / 300 (2981C001AA)

• Brand: Canon

• Scanner Type: Flatbed Desktop Scanner

• Scanning Element: CIS (Contact Image Sensor)

• Light Source: 3-color (RGB) LED

• Optical Resolution: 2400 × 2400 dpi

• Selectable Resolution: 25 to 19,200 dpi

• Scan Speed (A4, 300 dpi Color): Approx. 10 seconds

• Scan Speed (4×6″ Photo, 300 dpi Color): Approx. 5 seconds

• Grayscale Bit Depth: 16-bit input / 8-bit output

• Color Bit Depth: 48-bit input (16-bit per channel) / 24-bit output

• Maximum Document Size: A4 / Letter (216 × 297 mm)

• EZ-Scan Buttons: 4 Buttons (PDF, AUTOSCAN, COPY, SEND)

• Connectivity Interface: Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Mini-B

• Power Supply / Consumption: Supplied via USB port; Operation: approx. 4.5W; Standby: approx. 0.3W

• Bundled Software: Scan Gear for Windows, Scan Utility for Windows / Mac

• Supported Operating Systems: Windows 11/10/8.1/7, macOS (10.12 and later)

• Dimensions (W x D x H): 250 × 367 × 42 mm

• Net Weight: Approx. 1.7 kg

• Condition: Brand New