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Canon - CanoScan Flatbed Color Image Scanner with Z-Lid Expansion Top
Average customer rating
3.9
(45 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 45 reviews
5 Stars
24
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
5
1 Star
5
68%of customers recommend this product.
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26 out of
38)
Customer Reviews for Canon - CanoScan Flatbed Color Image Scanner with Z-Lid Expansion Top
Customer Rating
3
Not for advanced users
on February 25, 2014
Posted by: Tom
Pros - Easy to use for average users. Single cord - no need for a power cord or power supply brick. This is a major plus if you're traveling with this scanner, or occasionally need to place it in the middle of a large table to scan large items.
Neutral - Not any faster than the 12+ year-old scanner it was replacing.
Cons - The simplified driver software is too simple - you have to go through multiple screens to find the settings you want, and even then, there isn't much control over the settings. (what if I need to disable auto-color balance?) Overall, this makes it slower and harder for me to use.
Recommendation: Best for normal users, not for advanced users.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting usa.canon.com
Customer Rating
2
LiDE 210 Software Incompatible with Win 7
on January 9, 2014
Posted by: Mohabee
I purchased this scanner for its "easy set up and satisfactory scanning," which was touted by an online retailer. Reviews seemed favorable at that site, and the price was right.
Unfortunately, the software that accompanied the scanner is apparently not compatible with Win 7 Home Edition,on a 64 bit laptop computer. The hard drive on this machine is empty, and this software was the second installed, after the security software.
I get a continuous "Navigator has stopped working" error message, when I try to use the scanner with its factory software. Many attempts to restore or remove the software, updates via the Canon wevsite, and consultation with Canon service reps have not solved this problem.
So I'm going with a laborius work-around, which is unsatisfactory for scanning multiple photos or documents in one "session". Not satisfactory, since this is not fast,and my time is money.
Overall, the scanner is compact, is lightweight, and has features I wish I could use. So I give this scanner a "2" for its overall lack of usability.
Pros: Compact Design, High resolution, High-speed scanning, lightweight
Cons: Difficult to use, software not compatible with win 7
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting usa.canon.com
Customer Rating
2
Great scanner, lousy software
on October 3, 2013
Posted by: Tom
Horrible software packages. Finding the right way through complicated, over-sophisticated menus to find a simple way to scan a document and save it is a big hassle.
After reinstalling my PC I thought it would be a shortcut to download the software, but I still had to download, try, delete a couple of packages.
Why does it have to be so time consuming to get going with this scanner??? I don't want any of the sophisticated geek features, I just want to scan a document and save it as a jpeg - simple and easy!!!
After reinstalling my PC I thought it would be a shortcut to download the software, but I still had to download, try, delete a couple of packages.
Why does it have to be so time consuming to get going with this scanner??? I don't want any of the sophisticated geek features, I just want to scan a document and save it as a jpeg - simple and easy!!!
Pros: Compact Design, High-speed scanning
Cons: Difficult to use, lack of simplicity
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting usa.canon.com
Customer Rating
5
easy works great
on September 16, 2013
Posted by: loveit
from Florence, KY
I love this scanner, simple and works great. This is the second one we owned, both were cannon's. we couldn't get new drivers for the last one but it never did wear out. I like that there isn't a separate power cord. I use it with my laptop. windows 7.
Pros: Compact Design, durable, Fast Connectivity, High resolution, High-speed scanning, easy to use
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting usa.canon.com
Customer Rating
4
Ideal for Travelers
on April 19, 2013
Posted by: Tomah Cheesehead
from Wisconsin & Arizona
As a snowbird traveling in an RV, I bought this LiDE 210 scanner because it is light, compact, and USB powered (no power brick}. The excellent quality of scans surprised me. I use it for scanning documents, photos, and checks for electronic bank deposits. Altho the GUI interface appears clunky to a Mac OS X user, it gets the job done - that is the only "con" I have noticed.
Pros: Compact Design, High resolution, easy to use
Cons: clunky software
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting usa.canon.com
Customer Rating
4
Does what I need it to
on February 27, 2013
Posted by: Bushman
from Lauderhill, FL
I bought the 210 for it's compact design, not knowing that it feels a little fragile. I suppose if I wanted sturdy there were other bulkier models available.... and hand scanners - no way, I shake too much. When I took the scan for the first time it seemed to be of poor quality until I enlarged it where I could see that this was exceptional imagery. 4800 dpi means nothing when the pdf's can only be 300 or 600 but for pictures you'll get your money's worth.
Pros: Compact Design, Fast Connectivity, High resolution, High-speed scanning, easy to use, creates pdf's
Cons: Flimsy Construction, no encryption available
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting usa.canon.com
Customer Rating
1
Not Satisfied
on February 10, 2013
Posted by: Tom in Acworth GA
from Acworth, GA
Never would scan @ 4800 dpi as claimed
1200 dpi was max and then only a few times.
Downloaded driver and software from Canon
but 300 dpi is best it will do. It is out of warranty
and I am either going to throw it away or give it
to someone who needs another problem in his/her
life. My next scanner will not be a Canon.
1200 dpi was max and then only a few times.
Downloaded driver and software from Canon
but 300 dpi is best it will do. It is out of warranty
and I am either going to throw it away or give it
to someone who needs another problem in his/her
life. My next scanner will not be a Canon.
Cons: Low resolution
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting usa.canon.com
Customer Rating
5
Great Scanner
on October 25, 2012
Posted by: Mom50
I've used these little scanners since the Lide10, have upgraded a few times. I am able to take this with me on trips as it fits right in my briefcase with my laptop and allows me to copy photos or book pages at the library, able to scan multiple photos and keep as seperate files without having to cut, paste and save. No need for a seperate power cord. I just pack and go.
Pros: Compact Design, durable, Fast Connectivity, High resolution, High-speed scanning, easy to use
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting usa.canon.com