The Canon CanoScan LiDE 300 is an entry-level flatbed scanner designed for occasional use in homes, home offices, and small offices. It’s a good value for its price, offering a range of features and decent scanning quality.

Key Specifications

• Scanner Type: Flatbed
• Scanning Element: Contact Image Sensor (CIS)
• Light Source: Three-color (RGB) LED
• Max. Resolutions: Optical (2400 x 2400 dpi), Interpolated (19,200 x 19,200 dpi)
• Scanning Speed: Document (approx. 10 seconds at 300 dpi/Letter Size/Color), Photo (approx. 5 seconds at 300 dpi/Color)
• Max. Document Size: 8.5″ x 11.7″ (Letter/A4)
• Dimensions: 14.5″ (W) x 9.9″ (D) x 1.7″ (H)
• Weight: 3.6 lbs.
• OS Compatibility: Windows 7, 8.1, 10, macOS X v10.11 – v10.13 (High Sierra), Linux (requires ScanGear MP Driver installed)
• Power Requirements: Hi-Speed USB 2.0 (one cable for data and power)
• Software: CanoScan LiDE 300 Color Image Scanner Driver, IJ Scan Utility (Windows), IJ Scan Utility Lite (Mac), ScanGear MP Driver, Quick Menu