Customer Reviews for Canon - CanoScan Flatbed Color Image Scanner with Z-Lid Expansion Top
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The software update is terrible
on August 6, 2015
Posted by: reversaldoctor
from Louisville KY
Updating the software is impossible. I've installed and uninstalled several times to no avail. Can only scan thru my Apple device and not with the Canon Software. Will never buy Canon again.
I just bought my 2nd model, this time to replace a Lide 220 that died after 5 months. My first 210 lasted 4 years used in portable and desktop applications. For my needs this is a very good product. I liked the original software much better then the current variety.
Better than expected! Installation was a breeze and operating it was so simple and intuitive. The accompanying editing software was easy to use and effective. Canon has done a fine job with this product. Highly recommended.
Works GREAT! Using with Microsoft Windows 8.1 . Also works GREAT with Nuance PaperPort V14.5 scanning software. I bought one for at home, and one for the office.
I scan a lot of photos and other documents for genealogy purposes and this scanner is the real deal. It is small enough to fit in my laptop case and still leave room for the computer. It does not require a clunky separate power supply allowing me to set up and scan anywhere: libraries, family homes, etc., so it goes with me on all family and vacation trips. The CanoScan model 200 I purchased in 2010 quit communicating with my computer so when I went looking for a replacement, a new Canon was my first choice so I bought the CanoScan model 210.
Pros: Compact Design, durable, Fast Connectivity, High resolution, easy to use
Better be a techie to install and use this in Windows 8. Installation can't find Windows 8 as OS (doesn't offer Win 7 either). Has addendum for running on Windows 8. Installation does not build a icon, so you have to create shortcut yourself, by finding a file name not used in the documentation. Box stated 4800 dpi, but I have not found a setting greater than 1200. Box states runs in Win 8, but documentation is terrible. Box states 10 second scans, but best I did was 30 seconds.
Pros: Compact Design, one cable operation
Cons: Difficult to use, Slow-speed scanning, Low resolution, poor documention
I had no idea I would use this scanner so much nor did I realize how nice it is to scan directly into a PDF no more GIF or JPEG - scanning of documents.. This scanner is light, easy to plug in and out if you don't want to keep it around it is light weight, VERY efficient and SUPER easy to use as easy as "push this button that says PDF" or "scan and email" no worries.. need to print from scan? Go ahead push "print" and it will send the scan to your printer... need I say more? Go ahead spend on the best investment out there.. I had another one I gave away to a friend, that's how much I love this scanner... I bought this one and had it for over 3 years!
Pros: Compact Design, durable, Fast Connectivity, High resolution, High-speed scanning, easy to use, smart design
Installation was easy and was looking forward to organizing the paperwork until I tried to scan the first document. Every document had a 1/2 inch of unscanned material. A solid black area was in it's place. Will return.