Canon DR-C230 Review | A nice scanner, too bad it’s missing this

Canon DR-C230 Datasheet Explained

With the Canon DR-C230 you can capture a dimmension of 8.27 in x 11.69 in.

A scanner like the Canon DR-C230, operates at a DPI optical of 600.

A scanner such as this, is working with a CIS sensor.

This scanner is connected through USB 2.0.

Users can scan at 30 Sheets per minute in simplex mode when you use the simplex option.

The duplex mode achieves 60 Images per minute in duplex mode for this scanner.

Scanning 3,500 pages is what the manufacturers claims to this scanners daily Recommended volume.

When checking the communication interface you will see that the Canon DR-C230 driver works on Twain and ISIS.

You should expect the consumables to have a life close to 600.000 normal pages.

Specs for paper handling

The Overlap detection (Ultrasonic sensor), Length detection will take care of the Multifeed Detection, and prevent the feeding of 2 pages at the same time.

When considering this product, take into account that the ADF capacity can accomodate up to 60.

Scanning documents of 7 to 56 lb. is possible with the Canon DR-C230.

With the Canon DR-C230 you will scan 118.1 in long documents, with the special Long Document Scanning Mode .

Canon DR-C230 accesories unboxing

The space the scanner takes on your desk is 11 x 10 x 10 inches.

Curious about the weight of the device? You should know it weighs about 9 lbs.

When it comes to the bundled software, the Canon DR-C230 has the CaptureOnTouch 3, CapturePerfect.

Features for Productivity

For mixed size documents, I usually set maximum size and let the Auto Page Size do its job.

You should use the Automated Rotation of Documents for non specific orientation. The Canon DR-C230 has such a setting and you can set it up in the driver.

The first productivity feature that we look for is the Auto Color . The Canon DR-C230 has this feature and we recommend you use it.

I can’t imagine running a scanner without the Blank document removal . This setting is mandatory on just about any machine and it is available on the Canon DR-C230.

You will definitely enjoy the Multi image output . It’s a life saver, for clients that are picky with their output

Quality of images

While the Background Removal works great with most documents, you should double check documents with images and pictures.

I preffer using the Page Margin Cleanup setting for text documents. I would not use it for photos though

Skew Reduction can be done by enabling this setting in the scanner driver. It will only conflict with other special settings on the Canon DR-C230 scanner from time to time, so keep it on.

Correct Punched Holes is a setting that is missing on the Canon DR-C230. I would have wished it was active.|Would you get a scanner without the Correct Punched Holes function as it is the situation with the Canon DR-C230.

I preffer using Vertical Streaks Reduction on typed pages, but this device doesn’t feature it.

Extra Features

How good is the Canon DR-C230 for crumpled documents? Just turn on the Manual Feed Mode and check for yourself!

What I love about the Bar Code Discovery modules, are the QR code recognition features. It makes for flawless scanning.

As you probably know, Auto Document Separation works with Barcodes or Patchcodes.

An Optical Character Reading is standard with this scanner, as you would expect.

Have you worked with Field Indexing ? Try it, especially for forms processing.

Canon DR-C230 driver, manual & brochure

Looking for the driver? Try looking here

Some more information on how you use this ADF scanner, download the product manual on this site.

If you are searching for some more detailed specs, you can check out the official brochure on this page.

Canon DR-C230 vs Canon DR-C225WII

	Canon DR-C230	Canon DR-C225WII
Connectivity	USB 2.0	USB 2.0, WiFi
Sheets per minute	30	25
Images per minute	60	50
ADF Size	60 sheets	30 sheets
Document Thickness	7 to 56 lb.	11 to 58 lb.
Daily Duty Cycle	3,500 sheets	1,500 sheets
Feed Roller Replacement	200.000 sheets	100,000 sheets
Dimensions	11 x 10 x 10 inches	12 x 9 x 9 inches
Weight	9 lbs	6 lbs
Document Separation	Yes	No
Zonal OCR	Yes	No
Price	Check price on Amazon	Check price on Amazon

These devices have the same scanning area of 8.27 in x 11.69 in.

Both the Canon DR-C230 and the Canon DR-C225WII operate using a CIS sensor.

If scanning long documents, you will notice that the Canon DR-C230 and the Canon DR-C225WII, are the same at 118.1 in.

The Canon DR-C230 has USB 2.0 for your connectivity needs, while the Canon DR-C225WII offers USB 2.0, WiFi.

The Canon DR-C230 has the upper edge on actual scanning speed. This Canon DR-C230 is able to scan at 30 documents a minute. The other device has the power to only do 25 pages every minute

Read the full review of the Canon DR-C225WII

Canon DR-C230 vs Canon DR-C240

	Canon DR-C230	Canon DR-C240
Sheets per minute	30	45
Images per minute	60	90
Daily Duty Cycle	3,500 sheets	4,000 sheets
Price	Check price on Amazon	Check price on Amazon

Looking at capture area, these scanners are able to scan the same area of Canon DR-C240.

Both the Canon DR-C230 and the Canon DR-C240 operate using a CIS sensor.

If converting long documents, you will observe that the Canon DR-C230 and the Canon DR-C240, are equal at 118.1 in.

Connectivity ports? USB 2.0 for these scanners.

The Canon DR-C240 has the advantage on actual scanning speed. The equipment can scan at 45 PPM. The other scanning machine can only reach 30 PPM

Read the full review of the Canon DR-C240

Canon DR-C230 vs Epson ES-400

	Canon DR-C230	Epson ES-400
Sensor type	CIS	CCD
Long Document	118.1 in	240 in
Connectivity	USB 2.0	SuperSpeed USB 3.0 and Ethernet (optional)
Sheets per minute	30	35
Images per minute	60	70
ADF Size	60 sheets	50 sheets
Document Thickness	7 to 56 lb.	10 lb. to 59 lb.
Daily Duty Cycle	3,500 sheets	4,000 sheets
Feed Roller Replacement	200.000 sheets	100.000 sheets
Interface	Twain and ISIS	Twain
Dimensions	11 x 10 x 10 inches	6.6 x 11.6 x 6.9 inches
Weight	9 lbs	8.1 lbs
MultiStream	Yes	Yes
Hole Punch Removal	No	Yes
Price	Check price on Amazon	Check price on Amazon

The capture area seems to be the same for both scanners at 8.27 in x 11.69 in.

The Canon DR-C230 functions with a CIS sensor, and the Epson ES-400 has a CCD sensor. As we often see it the CCD equipment offers a wider color gamut , and it’s the same in this case.

As you may have noticed in the specs table, The Epson ES-400 is able to capture extra-long documents (240 in in length) in comparisson to it’s competitor (118.1 in in length).

If you have a look at connectivity options, one finds USB 2.0 on the Canon DR-C230 and SuperSpeed USB 3.0 and Ethernet (optional) on Epson ES-400.

When looking at actual scanning speed, the Epson ES-400 can scan at 35 sheets in one minute while the other machine can only reach 30 ppm.

Read the full review of the Epson ES-400