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title: "Canon CanoScan LiDE 220 Compact Scanner"
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# 10-sec 300 dpi A4 color speed 4800x4800 dpi ultra HD scans Direct cloud scan upload Canon CanoScan LiDE 220 Compact Scanner

**Brand:** canon
**Price:** FREE
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 📠 Scan smarter, not harder — your office’s sleek new MVP!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Canon CanoScan LiDE 220 Compact Scanner by canon
- **How much does it cost?** FREE with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- canon enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted canon brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Lightning-Fast Workflow:** Scan full-color A4 pages in just 10 seconds at 300 dpi—because your time is money.
- • **Seamless Cloud Integration:** Instantly upload scans to your favorite cloud services for effortless access and sharing.
- • **Compact & USB-Powered Design:** Lightweight 1.6 kg scanner powered via USB 2.0—minimal cables, maximum desk space.
- • **Ultra-High Resolution Scanning:** Capture every detail with stunning 4800 x 4800 dpi clarity for photos and documents alike.
- • **Multipage PDF Creation On-Demand:** Generate multipage PDFs directly from the scanner with dedicated PDF buttons—no extra software needed.

## Overview

The Canon CanoScan LiDE 220 is a compact, USB-powered scanner delivering ultra-high 4800 x 4800 dpi resolution with 48-bit color depth. It offers rapid 10-second A4 color scans at 300 dpi, direct cloud upload capabilities, and instant multipage PDF creation via dedicated buttons. Lightweight and space-saving, it’s designed for professionals seeking efficient, high-quality digitization with minimal setup fuss.

## Description

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Review: Less than an hour from delivery and I am already scanning and saving images AND THEY ARE GOOD QUALITY TOO. - I bought this inexpensive lightweight scanner for scanning documents and photographs etc for my family tree read to upload to Ancestry. I opened the box and all was present. At first you have to wade through the pieces of paper and put aside all the ones in foreign languages. Not too much info really in paper form. It says there is an manual on the cd. What it does not say is that you have to move the black plastic slider from LOCKED to UNLOCKED which is on the base of the scanner. This merely unlocks the mechanism that stops the scanning heads from moving while in transit. It must be unlocked before you plug into your computer/laptop etc or you will hear the scanner making noises while it tries to set itself up. My computer has Windows 7. Attached the scanner to my laptop using the cable that came with the scanner thus you don't need any additional cables so the one new one I bought with it is now just another cable to add to my collection. I put the cd in my laptop and quickly things started happening. I followed the screen instructions. It then placed an L shaped icon in bottom right of my laptop screen right OVER THE TOP OF SOME SHORT CUT ICONS - I tried to move the new icon as I could not get to the original underneath but it would not move so move any short cut icons you have in the bottom right of your screen to somewhere else on the screen before you start. The downloading failed because as mentioned in another review the cd contents proved to be because out of date. I switched of my computer and counted to 30 slowly and switched back on. The scanner does not have an ON/OFF switch so because it was still connected to my laptop I heard the setup movement of the mechanism inside it. I am thus not going to leave it connected to my laptop except when in use. I touched the L shaped icon with mouse and an X appeared so clicked and the icon disappeared. I could move my short cut icons before I tried again. I googled Canon CanoScan LiDE 220 Compact Scanner and found a Canon website mentioning updates and selected it. I clicked to download the files and my computer showed all the screens as before but this time direct from Canon. Finally it was complete - Actually easy weasy. I put a label off something in the scanner - bottom left hand corner with the scanners buttons which I did not use nearest to me. I clicked on the little picture on the L shaped shortcut icon on my screen and the scanner jumped into action. A time line counted down the scanning. A screen popped up with the image of the label visible, I clicked to copy and opened up Paint Shop Pro 9 but the Paste words were greyed out - Damn. Back to the picture and by investigating discovered a pop up menu of the visual programs on my laptop. I clicked on Paint Shop 9 which then opened up automatically. At first there was a pop up message appeared saying it could not be done. I clicked on OK thinking "damn again" but the message just disappeared being contradicted followed by the appearance of the image. So there it is. Easy weasy. Paint Shop Pro allows you to SAVE in whatever format you want. Ancestry allows ,jpg so it is fine. I decided to experiment with something thicker - you see I had arranged the scanner on it's stand which leans slightly to the right. I put a dvd case in place but of course this time I had to press lightly on the cover of the scanner with my right hand while I clicked on the icon with the mouse in my left. The mechanism did its job. and I soon had the image of the dvd case in Paint Shop Pro. Not being into copying these - I found where the Canon software had placed the file and touching the image with the mouse shows you a fingerprint of the image. I deleted the file. This of course means I can save the image in .jpg format and place it in the correct folder amongst my Family Tree folders and delete the original scan. I remember my old scanner that had to be fixed to my computer and then my printer attached to the scanner - imagine the cables. There were a lot more settings to get used to. I expect this scanner has things I need to learn about but the quality of the label and the film dvd cover through its vinyl protector were very good. So I hope this simplistic explanation of what to expect will help anyone who is worried about a new scanner. Now I need a padded case such as a laptop case to store and keep safely in when not in use. These days I tend to do scanning in batches - not every day. I CANNOT BELIEVE HOW QUICKLY I GOT IT SET UP EVEN INCLUDING HAVING TO DOWNLOAD MORE UP TO DATE FILES. If you want a scanner and you don't want to deal with slides and film then this is an ideal for non professional use. A photographer may want a more highly spec version.
Review: Great scanner, poor manuals HOW TO INSTALL - My old LIDE80 finally packed up after many years good service , so purchased an LIDE220 from desertcart. Very similar machine in all respects to the LIDE80 except no direct photo negative scanning. Although i notice another review does say you can scan negatives from the platten and use photo editing software(eg free Fastone Image Viewer) to reverse the image. The resolution on this scanner is high enough to do so. The scanner is USB powered but doesn't like my USB hub(unlike LIDE80) so must be plugged directly into the laptop USB port. Manuals very poor,so i will briefly outline important points in installation. Firstly turn machine over and slide lock setting to unlocked. Then download the FULL software package from Canon website(LIDE220 Support page- Software) to get the latest software. Do not use the CD, it will be out of date. https://www.canon.co.uk/support/consumer_products/products/scanners/lide_series/canoscan_lide_220.aspx?type=download&language=&os=WINDOWS%207%20(32-bit) Install software BEFORE CONNECTING SCANNER. It will tell you when to connect the scanner. Set a restore point. Double click on downloaded file to install. Once the install is complete, go into the main program list from the start button. Find Canon IJScan utility. Right click and send link fron IJScan utility to desktop. Dont bother with Quick Menu--it doesnt work very well on Win 7. Start IJScan utility, go into settings to set up filenames, locations for saving scan files eg photos or docs- and set function parameters for scans eg always apply recommended image optimisation, or for docs produce a searchable PDF or an image file. The Scangear option is important if you want control over image enhancement eg restore faded photos, adjust brightness etc. It should have been called 'advanced settings'.You need to run PREVIEW to get all the options. You can select the higher DPI options in this mode. Thats it really! Had a lot of trouble installing under Windows 7, needed to reboot immediately after completing installation and i needed to repeat the whole process twice to get it to work. This might be because Win7 searches windows update for software and installs the wrong driver first time --to avoid this cancel this search and select install from pc option. I only realised this was probably the cause afterwards, so cannot say this works. Installing twice does work if you disconnect the scanner before the second try and connect again once instructed to do so. Then reboot again. No problem with Win 10 installation.

## Features

- Enjoy high resolution scans up to 4800 x 4800 dpi with CIS sensor
- Capture photos with exceptional detail and accurate colours thanks to 48-bit internal colour depth
- Save time with 300 dpi A4 colour scans delivered in just 10 seconds
- Experience the freedom to scan directly to cloud services using your PC
- Create multipage PDF documents instantly from the scanner using PDF buttons

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00MWLHV2U |
| Best Sellers Rank | 165,732 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 183 in Document Scanners |
| Box Contents | scanner, cable |
| Brand Name | Canon |
| Color Depth | 48 bpp |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (2,188) |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 04549292013405, 04549292013412 |
| Item Type Name | Canon CanoScan LiDE 220 Compact Scanner |
| Item Weight | 1.6 Kilograms |
| Light Source Type | LED |
| Manufacturer | CANON |
| Media Type | USB |
| Minimum System Requirements | Modern computer with USB port |
| Model Name | Lide 220 |
| Network Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Optical Sensor Technology | CIS |
| Paper Size | A4 |
| Product Warranty | europe |
| Resolution | 4800 dpi |
| Scanner Type | Image Scanner |
| Standard Sheet Capacity | 1 |
| Wattage | 5 watts |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Canon
- **Colour depth:** 48 bpp
- **Connectivity technology:** USB
- **Item weight:** 1.6 Kilograms
- **Model name:** Lide 220
- **Optical sensor technology:** CIS
- **Resolution:** 4800 dpi
- **Scanner type:** Image Scanner
- **Standard sheet capacity:** 1
- **Wattage:** 5 watts

## Images

![Canon CanoScan LiDE 220 Compact Scanner - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61i8UaOzxWL.jpg)
![Canon CanoScan LiDE 220 Compact Scanner - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81a74WrMawL.jpg)
![Canon CanoScan LiDE 220 Compact Scanner - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/718GzZD9dPL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: this canon 220 is not t working at all with my Apple or Mac operating system, is there drivers somewhere to downlode ?  Please advise**
A: https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/support/details/scanners/photo-scanner/canoscan-lide-220

**Q: will this work on windows XP?**
A: Mine which I bought 3 years ago works on Windows XP SP3 32-bit - based on the manufacturer. I had already upgraded to Windows 8.1 and did not verify this.

**Q: What's the biggest size document you can scan on this?  Thanks.  (Scan bed size should be at the top of page.)**
A: Legal paper size - 8.5 x 14 inches.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Less than an hour from delivery and I am already scanning and saving images AND THEY ARE GOOD QUALITY TOO.
*by K***N on 8 September 2018*

I bought this inexpensive lightweight scanner for scanning documents and photographs etc for my family tree read to upload to Ancestry. I opened the box and all was present. At first you have to wade through the pieces of paper and put aside all the ones in foreign languages. Not too much info really in paper form. It says there is an manual on the cd. What it does not say is that you have to move the black plastic slider from LOCKED to UNLOCKED which is on the base of the scanner. This merely unlocks the mechanism that stops the scanning heads from moving while in transit. It must be unlocked before you plug into your computer/laptop etc or you will hear the scanner making noises while it tries to set itself up. My computer has Windows 7. Attached the scanner to my laptop using the cable that came with the scanner thus you don't need any additional cables so the one new one I bought with it is now just another cable to add to my collection. I put the cd in my laptop and quickly things started happening. I followed the screen instructions. It then placed an L shaped icon in bottom right of my laptop screen right OVER THE TOP OF SOME SHORT CUT ICONS - I tried to move the new icon as I could not get to the original underneath but it would not move so move any short cut icons you have in the bottom right of your screen to somewhere else on the screen before you start. The downloading failed because as mentioned in another review the cd contents proved to be because out of date. I switched of my computer and counted to 30 slowly and switched back on. The scanner does not have an ON/OFF switch so because it was still connected to my laptop I heard the setup movement of the mechanism inside it. I am thus not going to leave it connected to my laptop except when in use. I touched the L shaped icon with mouse and an X appeared so clicked and the icon disappeared. I could move my short cut icons before I tried again. I googled Canon CanoScan LiDE 220 Compact Scanner and found a Canon website mentioning updates and selected it. I clicked to download the files and my computer showed all the screens as before but this time direct from Canon. Finally it was complete - Actually easy weasy. I put a label off something in the scanner - bottom left hand corner with the scanners buttons which I did not use nearest to me. I clicked on the little picture on the L shaped shortcut icon on my screen and the scanner jumped into action. A time line counted down the scanning. A screen popped up with the image of the label visible, I clicked to copy and opened up Paint Shop Pro 9 but the Paste words were greyed out - Damn. Back to the picture and by investigating discovered a pop up menu of the visual programs on my laptop. I clicked on Paint Shop 9 which then opened up automatically. At first there was a pop up message appeared saying it could not be done. I clicked on OK thinking "damn again" but the message just disappeared being contradicted followed by the appearance of the image. So there it is. Easy weasy. Paint Shop Pro allows you to SAVE in whatever format you want. Ancestry allows ,jpg so it is fine. I decided to experiment with something thicker - you see I had arranged the scanner on it's stand which leans slightly to the right. I put a dvd case in place but of course this time I had to press lightly on the cover of the scanner with my right hand while I clicked on the icon with the mouse in my left. The mechanism did its job. and I soon had the image of the dvd case in Paint Shop Pro. Not being into copying these - I found where the Canon software had placed the file and touching the image with the mouse shows you a fingerprint of the image. I deleted the file. This of course means I can save the image in .jpg format and place it in the correct folder amongst my Family Tree folders and delete the original scan. I remember my old scanner that had to be fixed to my computer and then my printer attached to the scanner - imagine the cables. There were a lot more settings to get used to. I expect this scanner has things I need to learn about but the quality of the label and the film dvd cover through its vinyl protector were very good. So I hope this simplistic explanation of what to expect will help anyone who is worried about a new scanner. Now I need a padded case such as a laptop case to store and keep safely in when not in use. These days I tend to do scanning in batches - not every day. I CANNOT BELIEVE HOW QUICKLY I GOT IT SET UP EVEN INCLUDING HAVING TO DOWNLOAD MORE UP TO DATE FILES. If you want a scanner and you don't want to deal with slides and film then this is an ideal for non professional use. A photographer may want a more highly spec version.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great scanner, poor manuals HOW TO INSTALL
*by M***K on 27 August 2018*

My old LIDE80 finally packed up after many years good service , so purchased an LIDE220 from Amazon. Very similar machine in all respects to the LIDE80 except no direct photo negative scanning. Although i notice another review does say you can scan negatives from the platten and use photo editing software(eg free Fastone Image Viewer) to reverse the image. The resolution on this scanner is high enough to do so. The scanner is USB powered but doesn't like my USB hub(unlike LIDE80) so must be plugged directly into the laptop USB port. Manuals very poor,so i will briefly outline important points in installation. Firstly turn machine over and slide lock setting to unlocked. Then download the FULL software package from Canon website(LIDE220 Support page- Software) to get the latest software. Do not use the CD, it will be out of date. https://www.canon.co.uk/support/consumer_products/products/scanners/lide_series/canoscan_lide_220.aspx?type=download&language=&os=WINDOWS%207%20(32-bit) Install software BEFORE CONNECTING SCANNER. It will tell you when to connect the scanner. Set a restore point. Double click on downloaded file to install. Once the install is complete, go into the main program list from the start button. Find Canon IJScan utility. Right click and send link fron IJScan utility to desktop. Dont bother with Quick Menu--it doesnt work very well on Win 7. Start IJScan utility, go into settings to set up filenames, locations for saving scan files eg photos or docs- and set function parameters for scans eg always apply recommended image optimisation, or for docs produce a searchable PDF or an image file. The Scangear option is important if you want control over image enhancement eg restore faded photos, adjust brightness etc. It should have been called 'advanced settings'.You need to run PREVIEW to get all the options. You can select the higher DPI options in this mode. Thats it really! Had a lot of trouble installing under Windows 7, needed to reboot immediately after completing installation and i needed to repeat the whole process twice to get it to work. This might be because Win7 searches windows update for software and installs the wrong driver first time --to avoid this cancel this search and select install from pc option. I only realised this was probably the cause afterwards, so cannot say this works. Installing twice does work if you disconnect the scanner before the second try and connect again once instructed to do so. Then reboot again. No problem with Win 10 installation.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great quality scans - excellent valu
*by C***N on 16 February 2018*

I bought this to replace an HP Envy 100 all-in-one I was using for scanning. I've had the Canon DSLR cameras for years and I've always liked them so I thought I'd try out the CanoScan range. I'm using a Macbook Pro with High Sierra so I just plugged it in. May laptop has no disk drive so I have no idea what's on the CD that came with it. The scanner worked with Adobe Photoshop straight out of the box but with slightly limited functionality. If you want to use the higher resolutions and colour depths you'll need to first install the driver, then the catchily named "Canon IJ ScanGear Starter EX" - both downloaded from the Canon website. In the advanced mode you can access the 48 bit colour depth and the 1200dpi scan resolution. The "IJ Scan Utility" app seems to be a more straightforward interface if you just want to press a button and scan, but it doesn't allow 1200dpi scanning. Don't bother with the "My Image Magic" app which is total rubbish. I couldn't even get it to recognise the printer and it looks like they dug it up from 1999. The scanner itself is not expensive and it feels a bit flimsy so I was sceptical of how good the image quality was going to be. It turns out it's actually great. It handles documents and artwork with no issues. I haven't needed to scan any photos in yet but it picks up watercolours and gouache just as well as any other non-specialist scanner I've used in a professional studio. I think it's really good value and it's nice and small and light so you can pop it away in a drawer.

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