Canon CanoScan Lide 300 Flatbed Scanner

Canon CanoScan Lide 300 Flatbed Scanner

The Canon CanoScan LiDE 300 is a compact, USB-powered flatbed scanner designed for efficient everyday use at home or in the office. It delivers impressive capabilities in a sleek, lightweight form factor, making it a hassle‑free option for digitizing documents and photos.

Key Features

• High-resolution

scanning Boasts an optical resolution of 2,400 × 2,400 dpi, with optional interpolation up to 19,200 dpi. Supports 48-bit color and 16-bit grayscale input for rich tonal fidelity.

• Efficient USB-powered design

Weighs just 1.7 kg and measures approximately 250 × 367 × 42 mm, drawing power directly from your computer’s USB port—no external power adapter needed.

• EZ‑Scan one‑touch operation

Four customisable buttons (PDF, Auto Scan, Copy, Send) let you scan and process documents with minimal clicks. The Auto Scan mode automatically detects content type and applies optimal settings.

• Built‑in image corrections

Features Auto Document Fix and Auto Photo Fix (Windows only) to automatically enhance text clarity, remove shadows, and compensate fading—ideal for older documents and photos.

• Fast scan speeds

Scans a full A4 color page at 300 dpi in about 10 seconds, a 4×6″ photo in roughly 5 seconds, with preview generation taking about 9 seconds.

The Canon CanoScan LiDE 300 is a highly accessible, USB-powered scanner that delivers solid performance for typical document and photo scanning tasks. Its small footprint, fast scan speeds, and intuitive interface make it a solid choice for general users. However, if your workflow demands exacting color accuracy or you’re on a modern macOS, you might benefit from alternative models (such as the LiDE 400 or Epson Perfection series) or supplementary software.