In all instances, the scan quality was good.
Switching to a monochrome A4 text document, with an option to produce a PDF file, took 18 seconds while the same document was scanned and OCRed in just 17 seconds. Using various applications, the scanner was fed a range of colour documents varying in size from an A4 sheet to a 6" x 4" photo. Other options include adjusting the resolution, document size and orientation.Īpart from a delay of around one minute when the scanner undergoes its initial calibration process when first used, the LiDE 200 is impressively quick to carry out its scan functions. You can pick from a variety of document types that include Photo, Magazine or Newspaper and destination types such as Print, Image or OCR (Optical Character Recognition). The TWAIN interface used by the CanoScan LiDE 200 provides the means to check a preview of a scan plus select from various customisation options. At the conclusion of the installation you will be offered the opportunity to join Canon’s Extended Survey Program that gathers non-personal data regarding the use of the company’s kit before restarting your system and connecting the scanner. Given a choice of Easy or Custom install, the software bundle includes ScanGear, On-Screen manual, MP Navigator EX and ArcSoft PhotoStudio.
The clip-on stand allows you the choice of positioning the scanner flat on your work surface or upright if space is restricted.īefore setting up the scanner, which involves little more than sliding the lock/unlock key on the base of the unit and attaching the USB lead, you will need to install the supplied software. It also explains why scanners, such as this particular model, arrive with a USB lead when printers and All-in-Ones do not.
At first glance you might wonder about the lack of a power lead but one is included in the form of the USB lead which provides all the power required by this device. These consist of the scanner unit, clip-on stand, USB lead and a pack containing the software CD and various items of documentation. This colour image 48-bit scanner offers a resolution of 4800 x 4800 dpi that can be expanded to 19200 dpi through the use of software as part of a feature set designed to tempt those users wanting better quality than is usually available from the scanner unit forming part of a multi-function or All-in-One device.
Adding to its range of standalone flatbed scanners, Canon has released its CanoScan LiDE 200 model.