Canon CanoScan LiDE 300 Photo Scanner

Canon CanoScan LiDE 300 Photo Scanner Overview

The Canon CanoScan LiDE 300 Photo Scanner is a compact, lightweight, and high-resolution flatbed scanner designed for scanning photos, documents, artwork, and receipts with exceptional clarity. Featuring 2400 × 2400 dpi optical resolution, fast scanning speeds, and convenient USB-powered operation, it is an ideal solution for home users, students, photographers, and small offices.

With Canon’s advanced image processing technology and one-touch scanning buttons, the CanoScan LiDE 300 makes digitizing documents and treasured photographs quick and effortless.

Key Features & Benefits

• 2400 × 2400 dpi Optical Resolution
  • Benefit: Produces sharp, detailed scans of photos, documents, and artwork with accurate colour reproduction.
• USB-Powered Operation
  • Benefit: Requires only a single USB cable for both power and data, reducing cable clutter and eliminating the need for an external power adapter.
• Fast Scanning Performance
  • Benefit: Scans an A4 document in approximately 10 seconds, helping improve productivity.
• EZ Buttons for One-Touch Scanning
  • Benefit: Allows quick access to Auto Scan, Copy, Email, and PDF functions with the touch of a button.
• Auto Scan Technology
  • Benefit: Automatically detects the type of document or photo and applies the appropriate scan settings for optimal results.

Technical Specifications

General Specifications

• Brand: Canon
• Model: CanoScan LiDE 300
• Product Type: Flatbed Photo and Document Scanner
• Scanner Type: CIS (Contact Image Sensor)
• Colour: Black

Scanning Specifications

• Optical Resolution: 2400 × 2400 dpi
• Maximum Resolution (Software Enhanced): Up to 19,200 × 19,200 dpi
• Colour Depth (Input): 48-bit
• Colour Depth (Output): 24-bit
• Grayscale: 16-bit Input / 8-bit Output
• Scanning Speed (A4 Colour): Approximately 10 seconds

Document Handling

• Maximum Scan Size: A4 / Letter (216 × 297 mm)
• Scanning Method: Flatbed

Connectivity

• Interface: USB 2.0 Mini-B
• Power Source: USB Bus Powered

Supported Operating Systems

• Windows 11
• Windows 10
• Windows 8.1
• Windows 7
• macOS (supported versions vary)

Pros

• High-resolution scanning for excellent image quality
• Compact and lightweight design
• USB-powered with no external power supply required
• Fast one-touch scanning functions
• Easy setup and operation
• Ideal for photos, documents, and everyday scanning

Cons

• No automatic document feeder (ADF)
• Not designed for high-volume scanning
• USB connection only; no Wi-Fi or Ethernet connectivity

Ideal Applications

• Photo archiving
• Home document scanning
• School assignments
• Artwork digitization
• Office paperwork
• Receipt and invoice scanning

Available from: Novelty Tech Solution 

Location: Revlon Professional Plaza, Mezzanine 2, Shop Number 1, Nairobi CBD, Kenya.