Canon LiDE100 Color Image Scanner (2923B002)

by Canon

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 14.6 x 9.9 x 1.6 inches ; 3.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 6 pounds
• 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 (273 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #79 in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > Scanners
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2001

Product Description

Manufacturer Product Description

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.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

198 of 202 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Canon LiDE100, November 8, 2008

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Randle Blankenship (Denton, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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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.

164 of 168 people found the following review helpful:

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

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Jan Klier (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Canon LiDE100 Color Image Scanner (2923B002) (Office Product)

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.

57 of 58 people found the following review helpful:

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

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Pranay Khurana "epiphone" (new jersey, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Canon LiDE100 Color Image Scanner (2923B002) (Office Product)

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.