Canon DR-3010C Scanner Review

The Canon imageFORMULA DR-3010C Scanner never disappoints when it comes to delivery of high quality results. Not only is it reasonably easy to use but it also handles huge workloads. If you have demanding workgroups scanning requirements, then this is the most dependable device there is.


The Canon DR-3010C is pefect for small medical offices needing to scan a few charts or up to 3,000 pages daily. The scanner is small and easily fits on a desk. With a USB cable, the unit can be connected to a laptop to use even less space. You can even automate the scanning process with the optional Barcode Module III.

It has a wide range of functionality and features as listed below:

  • It performs at super fast speeds even when scanning at resolutions of up to 300dpi for black and white and grey scanning at 30ppm. With this, it results in 3,000 scans per day with a document feeding capacity of 50 sheets. It has the scanning Resolutions (dpi) of 600x600, 400x400, 300x300, 240x240, 200x200, 150x150 and 100x100.
  • This scanner’s top qualities are just the best; it has an Ultrasonic Double Feed Detection system that quickly resolves Misfeeds thanks to a slanted paper path and Canon’s Retard Roller Technology.
  • Better still, it is even possible to scan A3 documents in Folio mode. No other scanner in this range can do that.
  • It gets better; a nine programmable job buttons on this device enables it to perform tasks at one-touch simplicity making this scanner a nice to have device in any office.
  • It is an energy conscious scanner since it has an auto power on/off. It is important to note that this scanner meets the test requirements for powder dust, ozone, TVOC, styrene and benzene emissions.
  • It can handle invoices, application or transactional forms scanning.
  • It uses Exchange Roller Kit, Barcode Module III as its consumables, runs at a maximum of 16W and requires AC220-240V, 50/60Hz of power to function.
  • It is portable therefore; you can carry this device along with you whenever you need to in view of the fact that it is extremely light in weight at approximately 2.9 kg.
  • It needs to be in an operating environment of 10-32.5°C with humidity of 20-80% RH.
  • This popular scanner gets its software support from CapturePerfect, Adobe Acrobat 8 Standard, Scansoft Paperport SE, Nuance Omnipage SE, Presto, Bizcard Reader 5 SE, ISIS/TWAIN driver and Job Registration Tool.
  • It has a three way eject tray design with auto page size detection and can skip a blank page.
  • It makes work easier since it supports background removal, on screen scan panel, batch separation, border removal, and colour dropout.
  • It offers pre-scan user preferences, moire reduction, gamma compensation and text orientation recognition.
  • Bleed through are prevented and so one does not need to worry about that.

Although it does not have any user manuals and requires one to go online for user support, it is user friendly and available at various stores at an affordable price.

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