Canon 102 Flatbed & ADF scanner 600 x 600 DPI A4 Black

The Canon 102 is a compact flatbed and ADF scanner designed for reliable everyday scanning of A4 and A5 documents. It supports a maximum scan area of 216 x 356 mm and offers an optical resolution of 600 x 600 DPI using a CMOS CIS sensor with LED illumination. Weighing 2.5 kg and finished in black, the scanner connects via USB and draws low power (typical 7 W, standby/off 0.5 W), making it suitable for small offices and home use where space and energy efficiency matter.

Advantages

The Canon 102 combines flatbed versatility with an automatic document feeder to handle single sheets and bound or fragile originals. The 600 x 600 DPI optical resolution and CMOS CIS sensor with LED light source deliver sharp, consistent scans for text and graphics. Its light weight and compact footprint simplify placement on crowded desks, while USB power and low power consumption reduce cable clutter and ongoing energy costs.

Suitable for

• Scanning A4 and A5 business documents and correspondence
• Digitising receipts, invoices and forms for archiving
• Copying or scanning bound materials and fragile originals using the flatbed
• Small office or home office workflows with occasional batch scanning via ADF

Key specifications

• Maximum scan area: 216 x 356 mm
• Optical scanning resolution: 600 x 600 DPI
• Image sensor type: CMOS CIS
• Light source: LED
• Power supply: USB
• Power consumption: typical 7 W, off 0.5 W
• Weight: 2.5 kg
• Colour: Black

How to use

Place the scanner on a stable surface and connect it to a computer using the USB interface. For single pages or bound material, open the flatbed cover, position the document face down within the scan area and close the cover gently. For batch scanning, load a stack of correctly aligned pages into the automatic document feeder and select the desired scan settings (resolution, colour mode, file format) in the scanning software. Start the scan from the software or the scanner controls and verify scanned images on-screen; adjust settings if necessary for optimal clarity.

Recommendations

Use the flatbed for books, photographs or delicate documents to avoid damage. For multiple loose sheets, feed through the ADF with pages straight and free of staples or clips. Choose 600 x 600 DPI for high-quality text and graphics; lower resolutions can be selected to reduce file size. Store the scanner in a dry environment and disconnect USB power when not in prolonged use.