Canon's New Scanner Series Combines Eye-Catching Design with Powerful Film and PDF Capabilities.LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. -- New CanoScan 8600F, LiDE 600F, CanoScan 4400F, and LiDE 70 Color Image A (digital) color image is a digital image that includes color information for each pixel. For visually acceptable results, it is necessary (and almost sufficient) to provide three samples (color channels Scanners Provide High-Level Scanning Features in Sleek and Easy To Use Products With the digital age in full swing, now is the time to digitally archive those shoeboxes full of old photos and personal files that are bursting at the seams. The new lineup of Canon's flexible, yet attractive scanning solutions fit most budgets and lifestyles. The new CanoScan 8600F, LiDE 600F, CanoScan 4400F and the LiDE 70 Color Image Scanners offer the latest in design, ease of use and affordability. Digitizing photos, slides, negatives, and important documents is easier than ever before with the newest features on Canon scanners. The CanoScan 8600F, LiDE 600F and CanoScan 4400F models all scan photos at a maximum of 4800 x 9600 dpi optical resolution for clear and sharp images. The CanoScan 8600F and CanoScan 4400F scanners even feature a built-in Film Adapter Unit (FAU FAU Florida Atlantic University FAU Faculdade de Arquitetura e Urbanismo (Portuguese: Architecture and Urbanism College) FAU Friedrich-Alexander-Universität (Erlangen-Nürnberg, Germany) FAU Film Adapter Unit ) to make scanning of 35mm negatives and mounted slides a breeze. The CanoScan 8600F unit can also handle medium format negatives, ideal for the amateur or even professional photographer. All models, including the LiDE 70 scanner also have "EZ Buttons" for one touch operation that allows the user to copy, scan, create an Adobe PDF file See PDF. (Portable Document Format (file format) Portable Document Format - (PDF) The native file format for Adobe Systems' Acrobat. PDF is the file format for representing documents in a manner that is independent of the original application software, hardware, and operating system used to create those documents. ), or optimize an image for email at the press of a button. In addition to great photo and film scans, users that need to scan documents can use impressive features such as automatic document alignment to create straight scans that save time and hassle. Users now have even more options when scanning documents into Adobe PDF (Portable Document Format) The de facto standard for document publishing from Adobe. On the Web, there are countless brochures, data sheets, white papers and technical manuals in the PDF format. format. Using the added EZ Buttons, users of the CanoScan 8600F, LiDE 600F and CanoScan 4400F scanners can easily create customized PDF documents with buttons for color or black and white PDF creation. There is also a "custom" button to save individual preferences, and a "finish" button that completes the creation of a multi-page PDF file without touching the computer. Most Windows and Macintosh users(1) will also both be able to enjoy the benefits of the new Canon scanner line. The new scanners all utilize USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. 2.0 High Speed(2) connectivity for fast image transfer, as well as Canon's bundled software (1) Applications that are included with new hardware. For example, a new PC often comes with several applications, many of which may be light versions or full versions with no limit on usage. Others may be only 60- or 90-day trial packages. See bundle. suite, including the CanoScan Toolbox interface and ScanGear 12 software, to help enhance scanned images and text. "Our latest line of scanners gives consumers space, affordability, and fast performance, providing the ideal platform for those looking to turn their photos and important documents into digital memories," said Yukiaki Hashimoto, senior vice president and general manager of the consumer imaging group at Canon U.S.A., Inc. "Now consumers have every reason to join the digital world, and take their photos and documents with them." The CanoScan 8600F scanner - Fast and Functional, with Fantastic Photos The Canon CanoScan 8600F Color Image Scanner (estimated selling price $179.99(3)) is a desktop photo-digitizing juggernaut that makes quick work of high resolution scanning of both photos and documents. Using CCD sensor See CCD. technology, the CanoScan 8600F scanner scans photos at a maximum of 4800 x 9600 dpi optical resolution, and its software provides an array of image corrections and enhancements that make it an obvious choice for consumers who demand a photo scanner A scanner specialized for reading photographs up to 4x6". It uses the same principles as a larger desktop scanner, but is generally a low-cost, consumer-oriented device geared for digitizing home photos into the computer. of the highest caliber. Users can scan up to 12 frames of 35mm film, four mounted slides, or even medium format negatives. When consumers scan film, they can take advantage of Canon's FARE Level 3 technology (Film Automatic Retouching and Enhancement). When enabled, FARE Level 3 helps to correct the effects from dust, scratches, fading, and graininess graininess a fault in x-ray films in which there is clumping together of the silver particles in the emulsion, causing the image to lose its homogeneous appearance and to give an impression of lumpiness. as well as adjust backlighting back·light n. A type of spotlight, used in photography, that illuminates a subject from behind. tr.v. back·light·ed or back·lit , back·light·ing, back·lights . At home in the photo lab or in the home office, the CanoScan 8600F scanner also enhances productivity with a total of seven EZ Buttons for copying, scanning images, or optimizing for email. The CanoScan 8600F scanner also adds four PDF function buttons that can allow users to completely create a PDF document without ever touching the computer. The LiDE 600F Scanner - Small on Space, Big On Features and Style The LiDE 600F Color Image Scanner (estimated selling price $149.99(3)) will adapt to your workspace, allowing you to choose from three different scanning positions to best utilize available space. Users can scan with the unit vertically positioned, by simply dropping in Dropping in is a skateboarding trick with which a skateboarder can start skating a half-pipe by dropping into it from the coping instead of starting from the bottom and pumping gradually for more speed. their documents or photos. In addition, the LiDE 600F scanner has the ability to function horizontally like a traditional scanner, or it can open 180 degrees to scan very wide or three-dimensional objects. The LiDE 600F scanner also uses one USB cable for connectivity and power, freeing up precious power outlets in crowded workspaces. The slim and stylish design of the LiDE 600F scanner uses a CIS Cis (sĭs), same as Kish (1.) (1) (CompuServe Information Service) See CompuServe. (2) (Card Information S scanning element capable of a maximum 4800 x 9600 dpi resolution, with 48-bit color depth Same as bit depth. for over 281 trillion possible colors. The LiDE 600F scanner has seven EZ Buttons for enhanced scanning and PDF functionality. It also comes with a 35mm film adapter unit that scans up to six frames at once, while taking advantage of FARE level 3 technology to enhance the images. The CanoScan 4400F Scanner - Performance, Price Point, and Precision Collide The CanoScan 4400F Color Image Scanner is the scanner for the user who wants the best of both worlds, the harmonious balance of performance and value pricing For the strategic management concept, see . In public roads and transport, value pricing or road pricing is the practice of raising funds by charging users directly rather than via taxation. . This scanner is packed with versatile photo and document scanning features for the low estimated selling price of $99.99(3). A maximum resolution of 4800 x 9600 dpi resolution helps to ensure high quality photo scans, while the included software has the tools to correct and enhance scanned images. The CanoScan 4400F scanner's built-in film adapter can also handle up to six 35mm negatives or four mounted slides simultaneously. The CanoScan 4400F scanner also has seven EZ Buttons for one touch scanning and advanced PDF functions. The LiDE 70 scanner - Successor to Canon's market leading LiDE 60 Color Image Scanner Interested in a sleek metallic finish on a scanner that will fit easily into your lifestyle and budget? The LiDE 70 scanner is the answer. At an estimated selling price of only $79.99(3), the LiDE 70 scanner gives users the ability to scan photos and documents with ease at a maximum of 2400 x 4800 dpi color resolution. Four EZ buttons allow the user to quickly copy, scan, email or create a PDF file. A perfect fit for the dorm room or the classroom, the LiDE 70 scanner utilizes the exclusive Z-Lid by Canon to scan bulky items. The LiDE 70 scanner is also a snap to start up, with only one USB cable needed for both data and power. Canon Creative Park Looking to extend your creativity beyond just photos and documents? Customers can now try Canon's new Creative Park website at www.canon.com/c-park. The site offers 3-D paper craft projects, scrapbooking templates, novel greeting cards, educational materials, and the opportunity to learn more about digital photography. About Canon U.S.A., Inc. Canon U.S.A., Inc. delivers consumer, business-to-business, and industrial imaging solutions. The company is listed as one of Fortune's Most Admired Companies in America and is rated #35 on the BusinessWeek list of "Top 100 Brands." Its parent company Canon Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :CAJ CAJ Canadian Association of Journalists CAJ Christliche Arbeiterjugend (German Young Christian Workers) CAJ China Academic Journals CAJ Christian Academy in Japan CAJ Canaima, Venezuela (Airport Code) ) is a top patent holder of technology, ranking second overall in the U.S. in 2005, with global revenues of $31.8 billion. For more information, visit www.usa.canon.com. Specifications and availability subject to change without notice. All referenced product names, and other marks, are trademarks of their respective owners (1) Systems with Pentium(R) III 300MHz (MegaHertZ) One million cycles per second. It is used to measure the transmission speed of electronic devices, including channels, buses and the computer's internal clock. A one-megahertz clock (1 MHz) means some number of bits (16, 32, 64, etc. or higher Celeron(R) (566 MHz or higher), AMD (Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA, www.amd.com) A major manufacturer of semiconductor devices including x86-compatible CPUs, embedded processors, flash memories, programmable logic devices and networking chips. :Athlon(TM), Athlon MP, Athlon XP, Duron or PowerPC G4 or higher are recommended. Presto! PageManager is not compatible with Macintosh operating systems. For further system requirements, please see www.canontechsupport.com. (2) USB 2.0 Hi-Speed requires Windows XP, 2000, or Mac OS X operating systems. For Windows 98, ME and Mac OS X v. 10.2 to 10.2.6 operating systems, the scanner will operate at USB 1.1 specifications. (3) Pricing subject to change at any time. Actual prices are determined by individual dealers and may vary. |
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