In Products > Flatbed Image Scanners

Flatbed Image Scanners

Canon combined several advanced technologies, including those for optics, mechanics, electrical and electronic engineering, and software, to develop a 4,800-dpi high-resolution scanner. Not only documents, but also printed photos and 35 mm film can be converted into high-grade digital data. In addition to its CCD scanner models, Canon has equipped its slim CIS scanners with an extensive array of functions, offering complete digital imaging support.

Flatbed Image Scanners

CCD and CIS

Canon offers two types of flatbed scanners: CCD and CIS.

CCD and CIS

CCD scanner

CIS scanner

CCD models incorporate high-precision optics and high-density CCD line sensors, which illuminate the document with a strong light source, to deliver sharp, high-resolution images. CIS scanners are slim-bodied, energy-efficient models that utilize a three-color RGB LED as the light source and read documents with a CIS (Contact Image Sensor) of the same width as document originals.

How Flatbed Image Scanners Work

A Look at the Basics
Flash Player download(238KB)
Special features of Canon's products
Windows Media Player download(0:59 / 300kbps)
RealPlayer download(0:59 / 300kbps)

Technologies for Flatbed Image Scanners

Offering an Array of Image Correction Features for a Variety of Documents

Film Automatic Retouching and Enhancement

Supporting one-plug scanning with slim, energy-efficient scanners

LIDE Technology


To view the movies, you will need the latest versions of Flash Player and either Windows Media Player or RealPlayer. To obtain a plug-in, click the corresponding button.

ADOBE FLASH PLAYER download Windows Media Player download RealPlayer download To Top