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Slim white flatbed scanner with four front buttons and a single USB cable

Canon

Canon CanoScan LiDE 300 2995C002 Flatbed Scanner 2400 dpi USB 2.0

SKU CH-HR93-JGGC1 MPN 2995C002

Compact flatbed scanner captures documents at 2400 dpi optical resolution with single-cable USB 2.0 power and data

  • Interface typeHi-Speed USB 2.0 (One Cable For Data & Power)
  • Power draw4.5 W (0.3 W Standby)
  • Scanner typeFlatbed
  • Imaging sensorCIS
  • Illumination sourceThree-color RGB LEDs
  • Scan speedDocument: Approx. 10 Seconds (300 dpi / Letter Size / Color)
  • Scans a Letter page in roughly 10 seconds at 300 dpi
  • 2400 x 2400 dpi optical resolution captures fine detail in photos and documents
  • Single USB 2.0 cable supplies both data and power for simple setup
  • Slim 1.70-inch profile and 3.60-lb weight fit tight desk spaces
  • 48-bit internal colour depth preserves smooth tonal gradations

Compact A4 flatbed for home and office

The Canon CanoScan LiDE 300 is a slim flatbed scanner built for everyday digitising of documents and photos up to 8.5 by 11.7 inches. It connects through a single Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable that also supplies power, so no separate adapter is needed. The CIS sensor and three-colour RGB LEDs give 2400 by 2400 dpi optical resolution with 48-bit internal colour depth. Four EZ buttons and the included IJ Scan Utility software make one-touch operation simple for Windows, macOS and Linux users.

Low power and quiet operation

Drawing only 4.5 watts while scanning and 0.3 watts in standby, the unit adds minimal load to a USB port and runs without a cooling fan. The LED light source eliminates warm-up time, so the first scan starts immediately and the mechanism stays quiet during the 10-second letter-size pass at 300 dpi. Its 1.70-inch height and 3.60-pound weight keep the desktop footprint small and the device easy to move between workstations.

Consistent output for batch jobs

The scanner maintains its 2400 dpi optical resolution and 48-bit colour fidelity across repeated scans, so multi-page archives or photo batches show no quality drop-off. Interpolated resolution reaches 19200 by 19200 dpi for enlargement work, while the 4 by 6 inch photo preset finishes in roughly 5 seconds at 300 dpi. Because power and data share one cable, there is no risk of adapter failure interrupting long sessions, and the standby mode keeps energy use negligible between tasks.

How it compares

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Price $65.99
Cheaper than about 91% of the 69 comparable items (median $317.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameCanon
Product lineCanoScan
Model nameLiDE 300 (2995C002)
Color depthColor: 48-bit Internal / 48-bit or 24-bit External
Performance
Scan speedDocument: Approx. 10 Seconds (300 dpi / Letter Size / Color)
4 in x 6 in Photo: Approx. 5 Seconds (300 dpi / Color)
Storage
Resolutions, optical2400 × 2400dpi
Display
Resolutions, interpolated19200 × 19200 dpi
Audio & video
Imaging sensorCIS
Ports & slots
Interface typeHi-Speed USB 2.0 (One Cable For Data & Power)
Power
Power draw4.5 W (0.3 W Standby)
Size & build
Product dimensions1.7 in × 9.9 in × 14.5 in
Product weight3.6 lb (1.63 kg)
Shipping weight2.27 kg
Package size429 × 315 × 97 mm
Compatibility
Supported operating systemsWindows: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7 SP1
Mac: Mac OS X v10.10.5 - macOS v10.13 (High Sierra)
Linux: Requires ScanGear MP Driver Installed
More details
Scanner typeFlatbed
Illumination sourceThree-color RGB LEDs
Largest document size8.5 in × 11.7 in

Questions about this item

How do I install the CanoScan LiDE 300 on Windows 10 and what step is often missed?

Connect the Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable to the PC; the single cable supplies both data and power so no separate adapter is needed. Install the IJ Scan Utility software from the Canon support site before scanning. The step users miss is installing the ScanGear MP driver first, otherwise the utility cannot detect the scanner.

What maintenance will the LiDE 300 need over time?

The CIS sensor and RGB LED light source have no user-replaceable parts. Routine care is limited to wiping the 8.5 x 11.7 inch platen glass with a lint-free cloth and keeping the 1.70 inch high lid hinge free of dust. No lamp replacement is required because the LEDs are rated for the product life.

What limit appears first during long batch scanning at 300 dpi?

The 4.5 watt USB power budget caps sustained throughput. After roughly 10 seconds per letter page the scanner pauses to stay within the 0.3 watt standby envelope, so the USB bus thermal limit — not the 2400 dpi sensor — becomes the bottleneck.

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