Canon DR-2580C

Canon DR-2580C
alaScore 84

99 reviews

May, 2013

We have collected and analyzed 2 expert reviews and 97 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 90/100 and users rate it 89/100. The average review date is Nov 18, 2009. We have compared these reviews to 55170 reviews from other Scanners. The alaScore™ for this product is 84/100 = Very good. Last update: May 21, 2013.

Review analysis

(Based on 99 reviews)

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Editor's Choice!

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Canon DR-2580C

 

The DR-2580C is slightly smaller and lighter than its cousin, at 3.2 by 12 by 6.6 inches (HWD) and 4.2 pounds. Unlike the DR-2050C, its smallest dimension is height rather than depth, which gives it a somewhat larger footprint but also allows a...

Fastest scanner we've tested for scanning and recognizing text pages. Driver supports both ISIS and Twain, to work with virtually any scan program. Flatbed option available

No software for document management or indexing included in package. Unclear installation instructions

The Canon DR-2580C is the fastest document scanner we've tested for scanning and saving in searchable PDF format, but those who need software for document management or indexing to help organize scanned files must buy that separately.

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Outstanding!

 

Best scanner I've owned and I've had a few. Fast, silent, accurate and true to the original. I challenge anyone to tell which photo is the original and which is the scanned copy. Remarkable, really.

durable, Fast Connectivity, High resolution, High-speed scanning, easy to use, accurate

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Bravo!

 

The Cannon 9000F captured and restored thirty years of priceless memories with no fuss, no muss. Over 500 slides were scanned and edited producing a more vivid and enhanced finished product than the originals slides which in many cases were faded and...

Fast Connectivity, High resolution, easy to use

a tad loud

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Canoscan Shines Again

 

The scanner works perfectly. Just one little thing to learn vs. my Canoscan that wore out: B&W documents scan as TIFF or BMP. Grayscale gives smaller JPG as an output option. Also, the scanner has to be located closer to the computer. My old Canoscan...

High resolution, High-speed scanning, easy to use, lid buttons

Large Footprint, requires close proximity to computer

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Good bang for the buck

 

Nice scanner that I purchased recently because previous scanner had died. Handles all formats well, but is especially good for snapshots and B&W negatives It is easy to use and install and a great value for the money

Fast Connectivity, High resolution, easy to use

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Canon CanoScan 9000F Document Scanner

 

This is an easy machine to use: fast, quiet and versatile. I am pleased with my purchase decision.

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Great Product!!!

 

The scanner is easy to install and is immediately ready to use. The scans are good quality for both photos and film. I find the manual a bit tricky to understand. It would be beneficial to include more general guidelines for scanning and describe...

Compact Design, durable, Fast Connectivity, High resolution, High-speed scanning, easy to use

manual

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Objective achieved

 

I traveled extensively during the 1960's and 1970's and recorded these travels on 35 mm Kodachrome slides. Recently i visited some of these places again and the changes were mind boggling! I want to do a pictorial comparison of the changes. My internet...

High resolution, High-speed scanning, easy to use

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Works great right out of box

 

I installed the flatbed unit in a few seconds and it worked perfectly the first time. Switching between the flatbed and the autofeed unit is a snap using Canon's software. Great product.

performs well, high quality, easy to use

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Works great right out of box

 

I installed the flatbed unit in a few seconds and it worked perfectly the first time. Switching between the flatbed and the autofeed unit is a snap using Canon's software. Great product.

performs well, high quality, easy to use

Product Specifications

Smart and stylish, the ultra-compact DR-2580C combines crisp, fast scanning in color and grayscale, duplex scanning, scan to e-mail and more. The DR-2580C is a flexible and efficient addition to any office. The stylish DR-2580C fits neatly on your desk, shelf or countertop so you'll hardly notice it at all until you need fast, sharp scanning. Ideal for busy enterprises where instant document capture is essential in a small space. Convenient A4 scanning is just the start. With its innovative straight paper path, the DR-2580C can handle small plastic cards, thick and thin paper and most types of forms. The addition of a detachable flatbed option gives you added flexibility to scan directly from bound books, reports and magazines. With one of the fastest scanning speeds around, at 25 pages per minute, the DR-2580C allows you to work fast and efficiently. It offers same speed simplex and duplex scanning so that you get fast, high quality scans the moment you need them. The DR-2580C provides black and white, 24-bit color, grayscale and duplex scanning, all with sharp, clear and detailed images, whether for graphics, photos or the lightest text. Features like high resolution (up to 600 dpi) scanning, auto shading and a Color Dropout feature that automatically removes red, green or blue provides control at your fingertips. Scan light text, signatures, pencil marks and notes without problems using the advanced text enhancement mode. The DR-2580C also has a "remove punch holes" function that automatically eliminates unsightly marks so that you always get clean, professional scans.

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:6.6in/6.7in
Height:3.2in
Weight:4.2lbs/8.4lbs
Width:12in

General

Media Subcategory:Large format paper
Printer Consumable Class:Media
Technology:Ink-jet

Header

Compatibility:Mac / PC/PC
Manufacturer:Canon/Epson
Model:2580C/Flatbed Scanner Unit
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Canon/Canon DR/Epson Photo Quality

Media

Included Qty:20sheet(s)
Media Type:Glossy paper
Smaller Dimension (For Sorting):420mm

Miscellaneous

Category of Accessory:Printing media

Scanner

Automatic Duplexing: Yes
Color Depth:24-bit (16.7 million colors)
Document Feeder Type:Manual load / Autoload
Form Factor:Desktop
Grayscale Depth:8-bit (256 gray levels)
Input Type:Color
Interface Type:Hi-Speed USB
Max H-Optical Resolution:600dpi
Max Supported Document Size:A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in)/Legal (8.5 in x 14 in)
Max Supported Media Size:A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in)/Legal (8.5 in x 14 in)
Max V-Optical Resolution:600dpi
Media Feeder Type:Autoload/Autoload / Manual load
Supported Document Type:Plain paper/Plain paper / Bulk objects (such as books)/Plain paper / Business card
Supported Media Type:Bulk objects (such as books) / Plain paper/Business card / Plain paper/Plain paper
Type:Document scanner/Flatbed scanner

Service & Support

Type:1 year warranty

System Requirements

OS Required:Microsoft Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/Microsoft Windows 98/ME/2000/XP / Microsoft Windows NT 4.0