Price: $69.99 - $56.50
(as of Dec 12, 2024 20:57:17 UTC - Details)

The Cano scan lid 300 makes document and photo scanning easy. With 10 second fast scanning, 4 'EZ' Buttons and 2400 x 2400 dpi resolution, The Cano scan lid 300 packs great features in a compact design.
Scanner type: Document
Connectivity technology: USB
With Auto Scan Mode, the scanner automatically detects what you're scanning
Digitize documents and images
Reviewer: Jeannie
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Works Well with Linux Mint with the Correct Software
Review: I needed a flatbed type portable scanner I could use with my laptop when away from home. This one seems to meet that need for me (I haven't traveled with it yet).Since I use Linux Mint, the Canon software wouldn't work (shame on you, Canon, for not making Linux compatible drivers!), so I can't comment on how well the scanner works with Canon's software. I already use Hamrick's VueScan software on my other two scanners, a Canon 9000F flatbed scanner, and a Fujitsu ix500 duplexing, ADF scanner (both of which are NOT what I would consider portable!) and it works well with this scanner once I updated it. I haven't tried to use any of the scanners buttons since Vuescan easily and conveniently does it all from within the software.When I first tried to use the scanner with Vuescan, I went nuts trying to get the software settings to work the way I needed. It then dawned on me that I hadn't updated VueScan in quite a while since "nothing was broke so don't fix it." After I updated Vuescan (although the .deb version would probably work, the tarball—.tgz—version, when extracted, had a simple to use installer that automagically updated the current installation without changing the settings), everything started working perfectly.Another reviewer reported getting good results with the free to use xsane.The first time I used it, I noticed that it was hard to slide paper over the platen. I lightly moistened a microfiber cloth with water and gently wiped down the platen. After that, paper easily slides across the platten.The stand for the scanner is a joke. Trying to position a document or whatever on the scanner while it is in the stand will be awkward at best. One will have to be really hard up for space to find it useful. I put mine in the drawer of items that will never see daylight again.Also, my Canon 9000F uses the upper right corner has "home" for locating documents on the platen. The LiDE 400 uses the lower left corner as "home". This will take a bit of getting used to.Now for the pros and cons.Pros:1. Inexpensive2. Compact for a flatbed scanner that can handle up to letter size documents.3. Lightweight4. Runs off USB power so no power cords needed. (Canon says USB 3.0 is necessary for this scanner but I was able to run it just fine off a USB 2.0 port on my laptop; your "mileage" may vary.)5. When using VueScan and the settings have been sorted out, it's easy to use.6. Good quality scans.7. 48" long USB cableCons:1. Anything being scanned must fit flat on the platen to be fully in focus, unlike my Canon 9000F which can focus on parts that may be as much as 1/2" from its platen (for my intended use, that will not be a problem).2. It's noisier than my other scanners (not a big deal for me).3. The lid is flimsy. This will be a problem when transporting the scanner since the lid won't be able to protect the glass platen unless precautions are taken to protect them (I've ordered a larger laptop bag so I can safely carry the scanner in the same bag with my laptop).4. The lock slide on the bottom is stiff to move. It has to be locked when transporting the scanner and unlocked when using it. Being on the bottom of the scanner, it will be easy to forget to reset it every time the scanner is transported and set up for use.5. 48" long USB cable (whether that is a pro or con will vary from person to person).For me, the cons were not enough for me to remove any stars from the rating. It should perfectly meet my needs. I do a lot of scanning (including some hard to scan items) so I wouldn't want to use this as my go-to flatbed scanner at home, especially since my old 9000F is still going strong but, for occasional use, the LiDE 400 should last me a long time.BTW, the description is wrong; it's 1.75" x 9.875" x 14.5".

Reviewer: Arianna
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Good quality scanner for a reasonable price
Review: This scanner is capable of getting highly detailed scans for just about any kind of document. I happen to use mine for art primarily, so I can take the sketches I do and color them digitally via my tablet. The device comes with an installation disc, or if you don't have a disc drive, directions for downloading the installation data directly from their website. It's very user-friendly and very space efficient. It is also reasonably affordable, especially if you are looking for something to scan documents or document-sized illustrations.

Reviewer: Fergie
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: An inexpensive, adequate quality flat bed scanner
Review: Canon CanoScan LiDe 400 Slim Scanner, sold by Canon.After almost 20 years of reliable performance, my trusty Microtek SlimScan C6 flatbed finally bit the dust. I seriously considered buying another C6 (new old stock) because it was so reliable, easy to use, and full of features. BUT, the C6 probably won't interface well with newer versions of Windows (i.e., anything later than XP), so I decided to look for something newer.For $ 90, the LiDe 400 seemed to fit both my budget and needs. Here's the PROs and CONs I have found:PROs:1. Really inexpensive2. Pretty simple to install on any Windows computer with Win 7 or higher.3. Does a really decent job of scanning documents and photographs (see below).CONs:1. Doesn't come with a manual (hardcopy or on the CD), and there doesn't seem to be a way to download a whole manual from the Canon LiDe Website (it's a pain in the ass to have to find the information you are looking for, piece by piece, on the Website... a downloaded complete manual would be so much easier).2. The cable from the scanner to computer is relatively short (a little less than 5 feet). That's fine for hooking to my laptop that sits adjacent to the scanner, but doesn't work for my laptops or PC that are at more distant workstations. It would be really nice if Canon provided a cable that is 2 - 3 time longer, or at least provided cable specifications so you could buy an appropriate longer cable (it's apparently a "special" cable... you can't just use a run-of-the-mill extension).3. You can't remove the scanner bed cover to facility scanning larger media. With my C6, you could take off the cover so you could scan large media like maps without having to fold (damage) the original. For me, this is the most serious downside to the LiDe 400, and is something Canon could have easily rectified with a different type of cover hinge.4. Apparently doesn't work with earlier version of Windows. I'd really like to use the scanner with my old XP desktop, because I have lots of really good XP-based image processing software. The work-around appears to be to buy VueScan drivers from Hamrick. That will be one of my next tasks.As far as use, so far I have been reasonably satisfied with the Canon LiDe 400.I used the front buttons to scan pages and create a pdf document, and it was a really simple and intuitive process. The Auto Scan front button made a decent copy of a photograph, but you can get much better photo scanning results (including higher resolutions than what "Auto Scan" provides) using the Twain compliant ScanGear software that is included.ScanGear lets you do some limited image correction and post-processing. It's OK, but the ULead PhotoImpact software that came with my Microtek SlimScan C6 was FAR more versatile. In particular, ScanGear has very limited options for descreening when scanning printed images (like newspaper or magazine articles, or some types of laser printed originals). I'm really hoping that when I install the VueScan drivers on my XP machine, I can interface the LiDe 400 with the much better PhotoImpact image processing software that I already have.Overall... the Canon LiDe 400 scanner is a decent, inexpensive, basic-use flatbed scanner. For most people who just want to scan letter-size documents, or digitize a bunch of photographs with good resolution, this scanner will more than suffice.FINAL NOTE: Like most inexpensive flatbed scanners, you are limited to original documents that are no more than 8.5 x 12 inches in size. Supposedly, there is a way to scan larger originals in pieces, and then "stitch together" the pieces to create a full-size digital product. I haven't tried this feature, so I can't tell you if it really works as advertised or not.Original review: 15 June 2022. This review will be updated once the Hamrick VueScan drivers are installed, or if any problems with the scanner are subsequently found.

Reviewer: Balmung
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Muy recomendable, no es super veloz pero se tarda cuestión de segundos en scannear. Para documentos lo hace muy bien y su software ayuda a hacer ediciones básicas de cortes o rotación. Pesa muy poco y toda la instalación es rápida. Se alimenta por usb por lo que es de bajo consumo. Si lo recomiendo mucho, aparte su precio en oferta se me hizo adecuado

Reviewer: Rafaella Melo
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: muito bom, facil de usar e muito eficiente.

Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Good product

Reviewer: Amr
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: طالما أنه من ماركة كانون بكل ثقة أخذته وكانت الصور بعد المسح جودتها عالية

Reviewer: Anuradha
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: I am not paid or anything. I bought this product in a moment of desperately needing official docs scanned and in less than an hour i got setup from scratch and got the whole job done so nicely. Scan Quality is AMAZING. I loved the ease of use. I used a Win 10 system . I am very grateful to their team . Thank you for this product!!