Canon LiDE 300 Flatbed Scanner

The Canon LiDE 300 combines a slim footprint with practical scanning performance for everyday documents and photos. Its flatbed design uses a CIS colour image sensor and three-colour RGB LED light source to capture detailed digital copies of physical documents and images.

With an optical resolution of up to 2400 × 2400 dpi, the scanner can reproduce fine details in photographs, documents and other A4-sized originals. At 300 dpi, an A4 colour document can be scanned in approximately 10 seconds, while a 4 × 6-inch colour photo takes approximately 5 seconds.

Four dedicated EZ buttons provide quick access to commonly used functions such as PDF scanning, Auto Scan, Copy and Send. This allows frequently performed scanning tasks to be started with minimal steps.

The integrated Advanced Z-lid can rise parallel to the scanning surface by up to 21 mm, making it easier to scan thicker materials such as books, magazines and document stacks while maintaining contact with the scanning surface.

The scanner receives both power and data through a single USB connection, eliminating the need for a separate AC power adapter. Its compact 250 × 367 × 42 mm body and approximately 1.7 kg weight make it convenient for desks, shelves and smaller workspaces.

Key Highlights

• Compact flatbed scanner for documents and photos
• Optical scanning resolution up to 2400 × 2400 dpi
• A4 colour scanning in approximately 10 seconds at 300 dpi
• 4 dedicated EZ buttons for quick scanning functions
• Advanced Z-lid for scanning books, magazines and thicker documents
• USB-powered design with no separate power adapter required
• CIS colour image sensor with RGB LED light source
• Supports selectable resolutions from 25 to 19,200 dpi
• Maximum document size up to 216 × 297 mm
• Lightweight design weighing approximately 1.7 kg
• USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Mini-B connectivity

Scanning Performance

The scanner provides an optical resolution of 2400 × 2400 dpi, while selectable resolution ranges from 25 to 19,200 dpi.

Scan Speed

• A4 Colour, 300 dpi: Approx. 10 seconds
• 4 × 6-inch Colour, 300 dpi: Approx. 5 seconds
• Preview Speed: Approx. 9 seconds

Actual scanning performance can vary depending on the computer, software, interface, scan settings and document size.

Scanner & Image Quality

The scanner uses a CIS (Colour Contact Image Sensor) with a three-colour RGB LED light source.

Bit Depth

Colour

• 48-bit input
• Windows: 48-bit or 24-bit output
• Mac: 24-bit output

Grayscale

• 16-bit input
• 8-bit output

The 48-bit colour mode is available through the Windows TWAIN driver.

EZ One-Touch Buttons

Four dedicated buttons make common scanning tasks easier:

• PDF – Quick PDF document scanning
• Auto Scan – Automatic scan mode
• Copy – Convenient document copying workflow
• Send – Quick scan/send operation

These controls are useful for routine document digitisation without needing to navigate through multiple software options.

Advanced Z-Lid

The Advanced Z-lid is designed to accommodate thicker originals. It can be raised parallel to the platen surface by up to 21 mm, making the scanner more practical for books, magazines and other bulky originals.

Connectivity & Power

The scanner uses a USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Mini-B interface. Both power and data transfer are supplied through the USB connection, so an external AC power adapter is not required.

Supported Document Size

The maximum scanning area supports:

• A4
• Letter
• Up to 216 × 297 mm

Canon LiDE 300 Specifications