Canon 2923B002 LiDE100 Color Image Scanner

by Canon

• New "Auto Scan Mode" automatically adjusts settings by detecting where you are scanning
• High-speed letter size color scanning in approximately 24 seconds
• Just one USB cable for data and power
• Advanced Z-lid expansion top for scanning bulky items

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 14.6 x 9.9 x 1.6 inches ; 3.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001DJDGXA
• Item model number: 2923B002
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (282 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #26 in Electronics > Camera & Photo > Printers & Scanners > Scanners > Flatbed & Photo Scanners
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2001

Product Description

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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.

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.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

200 of 206 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Canon LiDE100 November 8, 2008

By Randle Blankenship

Amazon Verified Purchase

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.

165 of 169 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great scanner for generic everyday jobs November 7, 2008

By Jan Klier

Amazon Verified Purchase

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.

59 of 60 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Does the Job January 23, 2009

By Pranay Khurana

Amazon Verified Purchase

This scanner is just fine for use at home, or if you need it in a small business, where you're scanning in a few pages a day.

It's definitely not a heavy duty model, and not the fastest, so don't expect it to be quick like the Xerox machines at Fedex Kinko's. Nor should you expect studio quality scans.

That being said, Canon has managed to keep the cost down, while delivering great image quality for the average user, so if you're looking for above-average quality scans in a slim package, this scanner is right for you.

Note: I do appreciate the scan-to-pdf option, which is great since PDF is portable across all operating systems.

53 of 57 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Works Great and 4 at a time is AWESOME! September 19, 2008

By D. Eiler

Amazon Verified Purchase

I bought this with the intention of scanning old photos to jpg files. It works great! The software is just ok. But the greatest feature is that you can scan four pictures at once. It makes projects like mine a breeze. I can also see myself using this for other things.
Great product at a great price!

26 of 26 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Great buy for the money.... February 18, 2009

By Catphishum

Amazon Verified Purchase

Pros: very easy to setup. buttons on front work as advertised, as long as the software is installed. Nice image quality from scans. VERY LOW power consumption (i think it consumes 2 full watts when scanning). No External power supply needed.

Cons: 24 second scanning is a little much for this day and time. I know it is a higher resolution, but still. A full scan should take less than 10 seconds in 2009. Other than this, it would be five star.

Overall: For a general use scanner, I really doubt you could beat this one. It is inexpensive, compact, does the job well, and uses very little energy. What more could you ask for?

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One Year Update - the scanner is still functioning great. After using it for a year, I will say that the MP Navigator software is not that special, and could be a little easier to use for the average home user. I have recently just been using Acrobat Std. to import scanned documents as PDFs as it is quicker and will a pretty good job @ OCR. Still four out of five stars.
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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent photo scanner! December 31, 2008

By J. Mims

I got this scanner as a gift to scan old photos. It is fantastic for scanning old photos. Simply drop the 4 photos on the glass (no need to line them up, get them straight, etc.). Push a button, and the scanner scans the photos, straightens them up and separates them. I don't use the editing software so I can't comment on that, but this is a great scanner for a Mac user.

23 of 24 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantabulous! November 26, 2008

By Theodore J. Jackson Sr.

Amazon Verified Purchase

If you read my other reviews you will notice that I am not easily pleased but where can I start with this scanner. I bought my first and only scanner some 10 yrs ago. It had to be run through the printer for installation. Never got it to work at all. This time, this scanner was a breeze to install (running Vista Ultimate 64 bit). Just install drivers, plug into USB and go. Went directly to Canon and found 64 bit driver upgrade for my OS. I have scanned maybe 100 pics and they all scanned to my PC beautifully. Some pics are as much as 60 yrs old and the detail in the scan is better than the original photo. I do not know what people look for in software so don't know really why some complain of software package. It seems more than sufficient to meet my needs, but then I don't rely on it much.

I also scanned the bottom of two laptop batteries before sending the replacement back to the seller, to show where the problem was with theirs. Scanned with sufficient detail to print and mark the difference and include in my return package. I love the Z lid that allows for scanning bulkier items like that. I give it 6, 7, 8, 9, oh well, 10 out of 10 and easily 5 stars at a great price.