Sophisticated performance made simple. Looking for an easy-to-use scanner that offers high-resolution scanning and all the latest features? The CanoScan LiDE 30 USB Flatbed Scanner has it covered. Just over an inch high, it has all the features you need to scan images, copy documents or e-mail your favorite photos. Quality is outstanding with up to 1200 x 2400 dpi resolution and up to 48-bit depth that delivers stunning color reproduction with more than 281 trillion possible colors. All at the touch of a button. To scan, place the photo on the platen and push the "scan" button-that's it. "Copy" and "e-mail" functions are just as simple. Operation is made even easier with just one cable for power and USB-no extra AC adapter needed. The LiDE 30 scanner even removes much of the minute dust and scratches on photos automatically with built-in QARE 2.0 (Quality Automatic Retouching and Enhancement) technology.
Scan several photos at once-or multi-page documents to a PDF file. Scan multiple photos at once with the push of a button. "Multi-Scan mode" is automatically activated and scans all the pictures in a single pass, preparing a separate image file for each. It will even adjust any slightly misaligned photos. Scanning multi-pages into a PDF file is just as easy. Innovative software even allows you to save your images directly to CD's as easily as scan, click and burn (Windows only). Z-Lid™ top expands for bulky items. The LiDE 30 scanner is small but can tackle big jobs. The exclusive Z-Lid expansion top lifts high and stays flat for scanning books and magazines. Most other scanner covers lift only at an angle, often resulting in poor scans.
Average Customer Rating:
3.6 out of 5
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7 of 12 (58%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for CanoScan LiDE 30
Overall Rating
55
Nickname: phdair Location:
SW Florida
Used this product for:
more than 1 year
Expertise Level:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Product replacement:
No
Was great preformer
Date: October 8, 2009
Pros: Compact Design, durable, easy to use, Fast Connectivity, High resolution
Used it for rverything it was designd for since 2005 with Windows XP. Ever since I added SP3 to Windows it won't do the copy feature, and now since I recently added a HP new printer with wireless network ability it quit working altogether. It has the original drivers so I'll try to find an upgrade as I hate to replace anything that's worked as well as this has for 5 years./
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Review 2 for CanoScan LiDE 30
Overall Rating
45
Features
45
Performance
45
Price/Value
55
Quality
35
Satisfaction
45
Nickname: jimmy
Used this product for:
Less than 1 month
Expertise Level:
Advanced Amateur
Product replacement:
No
Date: September 26, 2009
Pros: Compact Design, easy to use Cons: Slow Connectivity
I got it from a friendly recently as he clean out his computer stuff. This scanner is easy to work with.
Mind u, this is only usb 1.1 and it's a 2004 product so a bit slower, but it get the job done and I am not complaining.
Thumbs up for canon for finding the driver easily on the internet.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful.
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Review 3 for CanoScan LiDE 30
Overall Rating
55
Features
55
Performance
45
Price/Value
55
Quality
45
Satisfaction
55
Nickname: Mike the BassPlayer Location:
chicago, il
Used this product for:
more than 1 year
Expertise Level:
Advanced Amateur
Product replacement:
No
Great Value - Great Utility Player
Date: June 27, 2009
Pros: Compact Design, durable, easy to use, High resolution
I've used this scanner for everything from scanning old family photos for retouching to expense report receipt scans. Always gets the job done. I expect it to last another 6 years
5 of 6 people found this review helpful.
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Review 4 for CanoScan LiDE 30
Overall Rating
45
Features
45
Performance
55
Price/Value
55
Quality
55
Satisfaction
55
Nickname: Jetwrnch Location:
TN
Used this product for:
more than 1 year
tough stuff
Date: May 28, 2009
Pros: durable, easy to use
I've had this Canoscan LiDe 30 for years without issue. It's beat up and looks pretty bad from traveling but still works fine. Not the fastest or the most featured but it's not the most expensive either.
0 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Review 5 for CanoScan LiDE 30
Overall Rating
55
Features
55
Performance
55
Price/Value
55
Quality
55
Satisfaction
55
Nickname: Rex Location:
Ohio
Used this product for:
more than 1 year
Expertise Level:
Casual User
Product replacement:
Yes
Works in vista 32 and x64
Date: February 22, 2009
Pros: Compact Design, durable, easy to use, High-speed scanning, Fast Connectivity, High resolution, works in vista 32&x64 Cons: none
There are 32 bit Vista drivers here on the web site.People like me who are useing Vista x64 this scanner can still be used.There is a program called Vuescan that has the drivers needed for Vista x64.Just google vuescan to find the web site.This scanner works great in Vista x64 no problems at all.Paying a couple bucks for a program is cheaper than buying a new scanner.
26 of 35 people found this review helpful.
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Review 6 for CanoScan LiDE 30
Overall Rating
15
Features
55
Performance
55
Price/Value
15
Quality
15
Satisfaction
15
Nickname: Mikee Location:
PA
Used this product for:
more than 1 year
Expertise Level:
Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Product replacement:
Yes
No Vista 64 driver
Date: January 28, 2009
Pros: Compact Design, durable, easy to use, High-speed scanning, Fast Connectivity, High resolution Cons: no 64-bit support
No driver for 64-bit Vista.
**In order to use this scanner on 64-bit Vista, you must use the scanner in a virtualized OS through the usage of VirtualBox or VMware. This is NOT a good solution.**
This is not an old scanner, so the lack of support from Canon will certainly raise a red flag with future purchases.
If it weren't for the lack of 64-bit support, I would give this scanner 5's across the board.
45 of 50 people found this review helpful.
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Review 7 for CanoScan LiDE 30
Overall Rating
45
Nickname: Once stung Location:
Idaho
Used this product for:
more than 1 year
Expertise Level:
Casual User
Product replacement:
No
cheap enough, but satisfactory
Date: January 10, 2009
Pros: Compact Design, durable, easy to use Cons: Slow-speed scanning, Slow Connectivity, Low resolution
No driver for Vista 32 either..Is Canon going to fix this?
10 of 13 people found this review helpful.
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Review 8 for CanoScan LiDE 30
Overall Rating
55
Features
55
Performance
55
Price/Value
55
Quality
55
Satisfaction
55
Nickname: June Location:
Pittsburgh, PA
Used this product for:
more than 1 year
Expertise Level:
Advanced Amateur
Product replacement:
No
Wonderful WOnderful WOnderful!
Date: January 10, 2009
Pros: Compact Design, durable, easy to use, High-speed scanning, Fast Connectivity, High resolution
I've had my scanner for 6 or 7 years now!! I like it so well I've bought a couple as gifts in past years. Never had any problems. It's easy to use & maintenance free. Used it on win 98se & xp. You just don't see this kind of longevity with products anymore. The reviewers concerned about vista drivers have me a little concerned, though. perhaps there will be vista drivers in the future?? if something befell my LiDE 30 i would go for the nearest LiDe product available.
3 of 11 people found this review helpful.
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Review 9 for CanoScan LiDE 30
Overall Rating
15
Satisfaction
15
Nickname: Keshab Location:
New York, NY
Used this product for:
more than 1 year
Expertise Level:
Casual User
Product replacement:
No
No Vista 64 driver
Date: December 28, 2008
Cons: useless with vista 64
It was working good with windows XP. Now I have a new laptop with Vista 64. I found drivers for my printer, camcorder, external drive etc, except this scanner. So its useless now.
22 of 23 people found this review helpful.
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Review 10 for CanoScan LiDE 30
Overall Rating
15
Features
15
Performance
15
Price/Value
45
Quality
45
Satisfaction
15
Nickname: Ben Location:
Denver, CO
Used this product for:
more than 1 year
Expertise Level:
Advanced Amateur
Product replacement:
No
No Vista 64 driver
Date: December 26, 2008
Pros: Compact Design Cons: no vista 64 driver
I've been using this product for several years and just recently upgraded to Vista x64 and found that that there isn't Vista 64-bit driver support! This product is not very old which brings into question any future purchases of Canon hardware if it is going to be end-of-lifed so quickly. Such a shame...
17 of 18 people found this review helpful.
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Review 11 for CanoScan LiDE 30
Overall Rating
35
Features
35
Performance
35
Price/Value
35
Quality
45
Satisfaction
25
Nickname: pat
expensive paper weight for vista
Date: December 24, 2008
Pros: Compact Design, durable, easy to use, High-speed scanning, Fast Connectivity, High resolution Cons: no vista 64 driver
Title says it all. No vista 64 driver so its useless.
14 of 16 people found this review helpful.
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Review 12 for CanoScan LiDE 30
Overall Rating
55
Features
55
Performance
55
Price/Value
55
Quality
55
Satisfaction
55
Nickname: Lisa Location:
Houston, TX
Used this product for:
more than 1 year
Expertise Level:
Advanced Amateur
Product replacement:
Yes
Awesome Scanner
Date: December 1, 2008
Pros: Compact Design, durable, easy to use, High-speed scanning, Fast Connectivity, High resolution
Great Scanner, easy to carry with Laptop. Wonderful for research or school
