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CanoScan LiDE25
3 easy buttons get it done. Fast.
Old family snapshots, your personal documents - whatever you're scanning or copying, the streamlined CanoScan LiDE25 Color Image Scanner is a snap to use. Three easy buttons automate the entire process, letting you scan, send images to your printer for copying, or prepare attachments for an e-mail. Just position your original and select the use for the image; in approximately 16 seconds your scan can be previewed on your monitor. For added convenience, one simple cable provides both power and a USB connection, reducing the number of wires around your desk.
This efficient scanner also delivers high-quality scanning performance. You'll see beautiful results, with a maximum 1200 x 2400 color dpi resolution (software enhanced resolution: 19,200 color dpi) and 48-bit color depth, for over 281 trillion possible colors. The LiDE25 scanner comes with powerful software applications including our CanoScan Toolbox 4.9, which allows you to scan documents and then create and manipulate PDFs.
Extra convenience comes standard.
For larger projects, Multi-Scan Mode lets you scan multiple images simultaneously, rather than one by one. Just arrange them on the glass and select "Multi-Scan" - that's it! For convenience, each image is automatically saved as an individual file. The LiDE25 scanner also comes with Quick Automatic Retouching and Enhancement (QARE) technology, which reduces much of the dust and scratches that may appear on your older originals. It even autocorrects to help with graininess, picture fading and improper backlighting. After enhancement you can archive these beautiful images and then e-mail them or print them for family and friends.
Get complete scans of bulky originals.
The unique Z-Lid™ expansion top even delivers high-quality scans of bulky items such as personal notebooks. It lifts approximately 1-inch vertically then lies down flat on the item you are scanning, for a clear, complete scan.
Average Customer Rating:
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10 out of 10(100%)customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for CanoScan LiDE25
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Nickname: LinuxScanner
Location: Dayton, Ohio
Used this product for: more than 1 year
Expertise Level: Professional or Expert
Product replacement: No
For Linux users
Date: March 1, 2010
Pros: Compact Design, Fast Connectivity, easy to use
This scanner works perfectly with the SANE Plustek backend. No configuration was required. It just works and should do so with every Linux distribution. It's a little on the slow side but fast enough to be useful, and is a perfect laptop companion. Takes up minimal desktop space.
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Nickname: rootie
Location: Twin Cities, MN
Used this product for: more than 1 year
Expertise Level: Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Product replacement: No
Great investment
Date: February 5, 2010
Pros: Compact Design, durable, Fast Connectivity, High resolution, easy to use
I purchased the scanner for the size and the ability to travel with it. It fits beautifully in my laptop bag. I took it with me down to my elderly aunt's in Florida and was able to scan all of her old photos while there. It was the best investment I've made in a long time. Very reasonably priced. Great job, Canon!
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Review 3 for CanoScan LiDE25
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Nickname: Rick R.
Location: Dallas, Texas
Used this product for: more than 1 year
Expertise Level: Advanced Amateur
Product replacement: No
Good Scanner, Good Price, Good Software
Date: November 28, 2009
Pros: Compact Design, Fast Connectivity, High resolution, easy to use
I bought one of these to scan in a bunch of old documents such as tax returns from the late 1970's.
It has a lot more features than you would expect from the box and marketing information. With the Scanner Toolbox software you can easily re-program the three function buttons simply by selecting the new function from a drop-down menu. I set up one button for PDF.
I bought this in November 2007 and have not tried the latest software.
The 2007 CD included software not on the Canon website. PhotoStudio 5.5 editing software that came with it is okay and was ArcSoft's latest version. PS 5.5 does have one neat "auto fix" feature. It displays about 10 alterations simultaneously so you can choose the best one.
The 2007 CD included software not on the Canon website. PhotoStudio 5.5 editing software that came with it is okay and was ArcSoft's latest version. PS 5.5 does have one neat "auto fix" feature. It displays about 10 alterations simultaneously so you can choose the best one.
You may have trouble getting the colors on pale colored documents (such as tax returns) to scan properly. They may look washed out or even disappear, leaving a white background. This is because the Scan Driver has an Auto Tone feature that defaults to ON. The Unsharpen Mask and Auto Tone feature cause MAJOR changes. You can mess with them in Preview mode. Run a Preview scan and then just select the various features and it instantly updates the image. One thing I particularly like is the Text Enhanced scan mode, for (black & white) documents with some faded text (typewriters, multi-generation photocopies, etc.) It basically leaves the background normal but darkens any text.
The scanner is about the same size and weight as a laptop computer, which means it can fit together with a laptop in many laptop carrying bags. It is mainly plastic and glass for the scanning bed, so it would need to be treated with the same care as a laptop.
Scan rate for colored images (tax returns) does seem a little slow. If you will be doing a LOT of scanning on a regular basis you may want a faster scanner, but may lose portability. Depending on the type of scan (color, etc.), the unit can emit a high-pitched whine. It's not REALLY loud but could not be used, e.g., while listening to a lecture or in a library. This is not a malfunction, it is because the motor actually starts and stops constantly to move minute amounts. If you REALLY needed it you probably could run the scanner IN a briefcase to kill the noise.
The Scanner Toolbox software lets you choose your output software. So, for instance, it scanned tax documents, generated a PDF and I set it to transfer PDF's to Adobe Acrobat instead of Adobe Reader. You can choose your OCR, image editing, and PDF software.
9 of 9 people found this review helpful.
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Review 4 for CanoScan LiDE25
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Nickname: RJ
Location: Houston, TX
Used this product for: more than 1 year
Expertise Level: Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Product replacement: Yes
Great product, great value
Date: September 23, 2009
Pros: Compact Design, durable, easy to use
The LiDE25 is a simple, easy to use, and quick to use scanner. Setup is fast. Scanning is fast, with plenty of options (dpi, color/bw, straight to PDF, multi page PDF if you use Canon's drivers). It doesn't take a lot of space on the desk, and when I'm done just set it aside, leaning up against a desk leg or shelved right with the rest of my books. Since I move it a lot, I have subjected it to a bit of use - it functions like new. The device has not disappointed me in 2 years of use...it is my best buy of 2007. The designers and engineers really got this design right. And for the price, it is an outstanding value.
14 of 15 people found this review helpful.
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Nickname: Anonymous
Location: California
Used this product for: more than 1 year
Expertise Level: Casual User
Product replacement: No
worked well before snow leopard installed
Date: September 10, 2009
Pros: Compact Design, durable
I've had the LIDE 25 for over a year. It worked flawlessly with my Macbook until I installed snow leopard (Mac 10.6) after which Toolbox wouldn't work. I downloaded the driver update for 10.6 but Toolbox still doesn't work. This may be peculiar to my computer but is something to be aware of.
I would unequivocally recommend the LIDE 25 if it will work with your operating system.
I would unequivocally recommend the LIDE 25 if it will work with your operating system.
10 of 11 people found this review helpful.
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Review 6 for CanoScan LiDE25
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Nickname: Kitt
Location: Redlands, CA
Used this product for: 6 to 12 months
Expertise Level: Advanced Amateur
Product replacement: Yes
scanner
Date: June 17, 2009
Pros: Compact Design, durable, easy to use, Fast Connectivity, High resolution
Cons: Slow-speed scanning
Great scanner - USB powered flatbed - no cords or transformers to tote - no problems with any density of paper (or larger, ex. box bottom) to be scanned. Lightweight. Sturdy construction.
10 of 10 people found this review helpful.
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Review 7 for CanoScan LiDE25
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Nickname: Zrat
Location: Michigan
Used this product for: more than 1 year
Expertise Level: Professional or Expert
Product replacement: Yes
Great Scanner
Date: March 1, 2009
Pros: Compact Design, durable, easy to use, High resolution, small size!
I upgraded to Vista 64 bit and needed to replace my U1220 scanner.
This is the third Canon LIDE scanner I have owned. This is the BEST little scanner ever!
Canon is #1
This is the third Canon LIDE scanner I have owned. This is the BEST little scanner ever!
Canon is #1
29 of 29 people found this review helpful.
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Nickname: Cat Lady
Location: Ft. Wayne, IN
Used this product for: 6 to 12 months
Expertise Level: Casual User
Product replacement: No
Scantastic
Date: February 14, 2009
Pros: Compact Design, durable, easy to use, High-speed scanning, Fast Connectivity, High resolution
This scanner is easy to use, very versital, has alot of choices for how to save documents, and just does a very good all around job.
8 of 8 people found this review helpful.
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Review 9 for CanoScan LiDE25
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Nickname: PerfictStream
Used this product for: 3 to 6 months
Expertise Level: Advanced Amateur
Product replacement: Yes
Date: December 8, 2008
Excellent in price, and actualy i like it, it can fit any were it is excellent in evrything
16 of 16 people found this review helpful.
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Review 10 for CanoScan LiDE25
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Nickname: Hemanth
Location: New York, NY
Used this product for: Less than 1 month
Expertise Level: Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Product replacement: No
Great
Date: November 29, 2008
Pros: Compact Design, easy to use, Fast Connectivity
Cons: Slow-speed scanning
A great scanner for $20.... Easy to Use, Easy to connect. and easy to operate.. that's it
5 of 7 people found this review helpful.
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