Canon imageFORMULA P‑208 II Portable Duplex Document Scanner
The Canon imageFORMULA P‑208 II is a compact, portable document scanner with automatic document feeder (ADF) for 10 sheets and one‑pass duplex scanning. Powered via USB, it’s ideal for business travellers, home office, or any setting where space and mobility matter. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Features
- Duplex scanning: Scans both sides of the page in one pass (front/back). :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
- 10‑sheet ADF: Automatic feeder reduces manual handling for batches of documents. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
- USB powered: Runs from a USB connection; no external power adapter needed. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
- High optical resolution: Up to 600 × 600 dpi. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
- Supports wide media types: From thin papers to thick, plastic/embossed cards, and long documents. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
Technical Specifications
- Optical Resolution: 600 dpi. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
- Output Resolutions Supported: 150×150, 200×200, 300×300, 400×400, 600×600 dpi. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
- Color Depth: 24‑bit colour; 8‑bit greyscale. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
- Speed (A4, portrait): ~8 pages per minute (ppm) in simplex; ~16 images per minute (ipm) in duplex. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
- Supported Paper Size (ADF): Width: 50.8‑216 mm; Length: 70‑356 mm. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
- Supported Paper Weight / Thickness: 52‑209 g/m² (0.06‑0.22 mm) via ADF. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
- Embossed Card Scanning: Yes (≈ 54×86×1.4 mm plastic/embossed cards supported). :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}
- Interface: Hi‑Speed USB 2.0. :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}
- Power Consumption: approx. 2.5 W (scanning), 1.5 W (sleep), 0.5 W (off). Powered by USB (500 mA). :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}
- Dimensions: With trays closed: ~312.5 × 56.5 × 40 mm; with tray open: ~312.5 × 89.5 × 40 mm. :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}
- Weight: ~600 g. :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}
- Operating Environment: 10‑32.5 °C; 25‑80 % relative humidity. :contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17}
Benefits
- Ultra‑portable and lightweight — easy to carry in a laptop bag.
- Duplex scanning speeds up processing of double‑sided documents.
- USB power means fewer cables and simpler setup.
- Versatile in handling different media: receipts, photos, plastic cards, documents.
- Energy efficient with low power consumption in standby/off modes.
Included Software & Special Features
- Drivers: TWAIN / ISIS for Windows; TWAIN for Mac. :contentReference[oaicite:18]{index=18}
- Canon CaptureOnTouch, CaptureOnTouch Lite. :contentReference[oaicite:19]{index=19}
- OCR support (Optical Character Recognition). :contentReference[oaicite:20]{index=20}
- Features like auto‑size detection, deskew, shading correction, auto colour detection, blank page skip, orientation detection, and more. :contentReference[oaicite:21]{index=21}
Keywords
Canon P‑208 II, imageFORMULA P‑208 II, portable duplex scanner, USB‑powered, ADF 10 sheets, 600 dpi, card scanning, business travel scanner, colour & duplex scanning