Canon imageFORMULA R30 Office Document Scanner
- Up to 25 ppm, duplex in one pass
- 60 sheet document feeder
- Plug and scan: software runs on the device
- No TWAIN or ISIS driver support
- USB connection, 600 dpi, 24 bit color
- 6.6 lb, 1 year warranty
Updated 25 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A plug and scan desktop document scanner with a large feeder for small offices that want no software installs. Lack of TWAIN and ISIS drivers rules out many document management apps.
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ASIN: B0BWNTNGN5Model: imageFORMULA R30Category: Scanners & Accessories
Overview
Software built into the scanner itself runs when you connect the USB cable, so there is nothing to install. A feeder takes mixed stacks of invoices, contracts and business cards and scans both sides at once.
No install and a deep feeder make it quick to set up on any office PC. The missing TWAIN and ISIS drivers mean it cannot feed many document management programs directly.
Who it's for
Home and small offices digitizing mixed paperwork. Businesses tied to a document system that scans through TWAIN or ISIS should look elsewhere.
Pros and cons
- No software install
- Duplex in one pass
- Handles mixed document batches
- Low power draw
- No TWAIN or ISIS drivers
- USB only, no WiFi
- Larger footprint than mobile scanners
Performance notes
Speed comes from the CIS sensors capturing both sides in one pass. The feeder handles mixed sizes, so sorting is optional, but thick cards feed more reliably in small batches.
Specifications
| Brand | Canon |
|---|---|
| Model | imageFORMULA R30 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Color Depth | 24 bits |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 9.88 x 11.54 x 9.65 inches |
| Item weight | 6.6 pounds |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Standard Sheet Capacity | 60 |
| Scan speed | Up to 25 ppm |
| Wattage | 10 |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Resolution | 600 dpi |
| Scanner Type | Document, sheet fed |
| Connection Type | USB |
| Optical Sensor Technology | CIS |
| Minimum System Requirements | Windows 7 |
| Duplex | Yes, both sides at once |
| Drivers | Embedded software; no TWAIN or ISIS |
Frequently asked questions
How much desk space does the Canon R30 need?
It measures 9.88 x 11.54 x 9.65 inches and weighs 6.6 pounds.
Does the Canon imageFORMULA R30 need software?
No. Software is embedded in the device and updates automatically.
Does the Canon R30 work with TWAIN apps?
No. TWAIN and ISIS drivers are not supported.
How many pages fit in the Canon R30 feeder?
Sixty sheets.