Canon DR-6030C | We reviewed it and here’s what we think

Canon DR-6030C Datasheet Explained

This device is capable of capturing an area of 11.69 in x 16.54 in.

As with many of the scanners, the Canon DR-6030C can scan a scanning dots per inch of 600.

A scanner like this, is operating with a CIS sensor.

When you are thinking of data transfer, the scanner works with USB 2.0 SCSI-3.

Users can scan at 60 Pages per minute in simplex mode when you use the simplex option.

On the other hand, in duplex mode the Canon DR-6030C will scan at 120 Images per minute in duplex mode .

Scanning 10,000 pages is what the manufacturers claims to this scanners daily Recommended volume.

When analyzing the communication interface you will understand that the Canon DR-6030C driver operates on Twain and ISIS.

If you need to replace consumables, then it is expected they have scanned around 600.000 sheets.

Specs for paper handling

Multifeed Detection is a standard feature, with a high quality Overlap detection ( Ultrasonic Sensor ) to prevent any possible problems.

If you look at the the Capacity of the ADF of this scanner, you will notice that it can hold 100 pages .

Scanning documents of 11 to 50 lb. is possible with the Canon DR-6030C.

A Long Document Scanning Mode is available with the Canon DR-6030C . It can scan documents of up to 100 in. in length .

Canon DR-6030C accesories unboxing

The size this device takes on your office desk is 16 x 8 x 8 inches.

The Canon DR-6030C weighs about 4.5 lbs. This mass doesn’t account for any parts that can be fitted to the device.

When it comes to the bundled software, the Canon DR-6030C has the CapturePerfect and Kofax VRS Basic.

Features for Productivity

I love using the biggest scanning size and just enable the Automtic Page Size Detection , especially for mixed documents.

I like the Automated Rotation of Documents for documents that are not homogenous when it comes to orientation. A mix of portrait and landscape documents will be handled by the Automated Rotation of Documents mode.

Don’t be worried, the Canon DR-6030C scanning equipment features the Automatic Color Detection setting, and it’s very easy to use.

Affraid of manually removing white pages? Don’t be, as the Blank page detection is available with the Canon DR-6030C.

The Canon DR-6030C can proccess documents in different settings in a single job. This is done through the MultiStream option.

Quality of images

The Background Cleaning is a must have feature with any scanner and the Canon DR-6030C scanner has it as standard.

With the Edge Correction on the Canon DR-6030C scanner, your scanned images will look better than your paper documents

Straightening documents automatically is possible with the Canon DR-6030C. Luckily, the Skew Reduction feature will allign most images quite well.

For standard documents, I always have the Correct Punched Holes setting turned on in the driver.

The Streaks Removal function is most often sold on higher end devices . The scanner we are reviewing here is missing Streaks Removal .

Extra Features

Should you use the Feed Paper Manually mode with this machine? I would say it works well on the Canon DR-6030C scanner.

Check if your scanner comes with free Detect Barcodes . If not, buy this option or get another scanner who has it.

Always check if the Auto Separation is free on the scanner. I have seen some manufacturers selling the barcode option.

The Optical Character Recognition is mandatory on just about any scanner and the Canon DR-6030C comes as standard with it.

Would you scan forms without the Zonal OCR module? I enjoy the Zonal OCR setting too much not to use it.

Canon DR-6030C vs Canon DR-6010C

	Canon DR-6030C	Canon DR-6010C
Format	A3	A4
Scanning area	11.69 in x 16.54 in	8.27 in x 11.69 in
Connectivity	USB 2.0 SCSI-3	USB 2.0 and SCSI-3
Daily Duty Cycle	10,000 sheets	7,500 sheets
Dimensions	16 x 8 x 8 inches	13 x 7 x 7 inches
Weight	4.5 lbs	14.3 lbs
Price	Check price on Amazon	Check price on Amazon

A Canon DR-6030C has a capture zone of about 11.69 in x 16.54 in, meanwhile a Canon DR-6010C has a smaller scanning zone of 8.27 in x 11.69 in.

Regarding the optical sensor, the Canon DR-6030C and the Canon DR-6010C use the same type, a CIS sensor.

When scanning sheets that are longer, you will observe that the Canon DR-6030C and the Canon DR-6010C, are the same at 100 in..

For your connectivity needs, the Canon DR-6030C features USB 2.0 SCSI-3 while the other scanner offers USB 2.0 and SCSI-3.

These machines, the Canon DR-6030C and Canon DR-6010C are capable of scanning at the same PPM which is 60 documents .

Read the full review of the Canon DR-6010C