This document provides information about the Canon imageFORMULA P-215 Personal Document Scanner. It highlights that the P-215 is a fast, versatile, and portable scanner that can scan documents at speeds of up to 30 pages per minute. It has a compact design that makes it lightweight and space-saving. The scanner also has versatile media handling capabilities and includes software for macOS and Windows to enable plug-and-scan functionality.

1. Fast and versatile
scanning in the
office, at home
and on the move
P-215
Personal Document Scanner

2. imageFORMULA P-215 –
your essential partner for
high-performance scanning, anywhere
The most productive USB-powered
scanner in its class, the P-215 is
true plug-and-scan for both Mac B&W
SPEED
COLOUR
SPEED
DAILY DUTY
CYCLE
AUTOMATIC
DOCUMENT FEEDER
and Windows users. 15ppm 10ppm 500 scans/day 20 sheets
Fast, USB-powered scanning Space saving and lightweight Versatile media handling
The sophisticated imageFORMULA P-215 The P-215 is extremely stylish with a sleek The P-215 can scan a variety of media
offers the fastest USB-powered scanning black and silver design. Its small footprint ranging from traditional A4 to irregular sized
in its class with duplex speeds of up to makes it easy to place on busy desktops, documents and photos. It also features a
30 images per minute, and can be achieved in drawers or use in the home. Weighing front facing switch back card slot ideal for
using just a single USB cable connection. approximately 1kg it is the perfect accessory scanning plastic ID and embossed cards.
Its 20-sheet Automatic Document Feeder for mobile executives to fit into a briefcase
enables fast batch scanning, ideal for or laptop bag.
executives who need to process signed
contracts and close deals.
Plug-and-scan convenience High quality imaging Easily create new solutions
with CaptureOnTouch Lite High quality imaging is made possible Software development kits for CaptureOnTouch
The P-215 is extremely simple to use – through Canon’s proven image processing and CaptureOnTouch Lite make it possible to
just connect with a USB cable and start technology that allows for high resolution build applications that integrate directly with
scanning! CaptureOnTouch Lite software scanning up to 600dpi. Image clarity can be the P-215 to create new workflow solutions.
is built into the P-215 so there is no need further enhanced by colour dropout, moire
to download additional drivers or software, reduction and advanced text enhancement
it’s simply plug-and-scan. II – perfect to ensure superb scan quality
and ideal for creating searchable PDFs.

3. Scan direct to the cloud with CaptureOnTouch
For the ultimate convenience of anytime, anywhere document access you can
scan direct to various cloud services. These include Evernote, SharePoint and
Google DocsTM. It’s a good way to maintain smooth and efficient workflows.
Capture an idea, inspiration or experience and
make it easy to share that information with
anyone, anywhere around the world!
Cloud
Google Docs is a suite of products that lets
you create different kinds of documents, Scanning Making it easier for people to work
work on them in real time with other people, together, set up websites, share information
and store them and other files online. and manage documents from start to finish!
With Plug-in SDK. Use software toolkits
available to create customised connectivity to
your own or 3rd party cloud-based application.
Software
The P-215 includes ISIS & TWAIN drivers for Windows, and TWAIN drivers for the Mac. These allow easy interaction with your standard
imaging application. It also has a full-suite of software applications to help users work more effectively.
Fast and accurate Offers unique portability and This file management Simple but powerful filing Scan business cards to
scanning via an intuitive convenience on the move. application is renowned software for MAC users that convert and organise
user-interface. It incorporates The software is built into the for being intuitive and enables you to store, important information into
Full-auto mode for simplified P-215 allowing for fast and user-friendly, making it organise and edit your a searchable database.
scanning and supports effortless connectivity without easy to store, organise digital documents.
scanning to multiple file the need to install any drivers and retrieve your digital
formats including PDF, or application software. documents.
PDF/A, TIFF, JPEG, BMP and
PowerPoint (PPTX) – helping
you to maintain a smooth
and efficient workflow.

4. Specifications for P-215 Personal Document Scanner
Type Desktop Type Sheet Fed Scanner SPECIAL FEATURES A
utomatic Page Size Detection, Deskew, 3-Dimensional Colour
Document Reading Sensor CMOS CIS 1 Line Sensor Correction, Colour Dropout (RGB), Auto Colour Detection,
Optical Resolution 600dpi Shading Correction, Text Enhancement, MultiStream, Preset
Light Source RGB LED Gamma Curve, Scan Panel, Prescan, Image Rotation, Skip Blank
Reading Side Front / Back / Duplex Page, Select Scanning Document Side, Scan Area Setting,
Interface Hi Speed USB 2.0 (USB 3.0 bus power also supported) Text Orientation, Continuous Scanning, Edge Enhancement,
Dimensions Tray Closed: 285 (W) x 95 (D) x 40 (H)mm Moire Reduction, Prevent Bleed Through / Remove Background,
Tray Opened: 285 (W) x 257 (D) x 202 (H)mm Contrast Arrangement, Colour Drift, Background Smoothing,
Weight Approx. 1.0Kg Shadow Cropping, Auto Resolution Setting
Power Requirements USB 2.0 bus power: 0.5A (1.0A in combination
with power supply USB cable) BUNDLED SOFTWARE
USB 3.0 bus power: 0.9A For Windows OS ISIS / TWAIN Driver (Windows XP Pro / XP Home / VISTA / 7)
Optional AC Adaptor DC6V. 0.8A CaptureOnTouch¹
Power Consumption Scanning: 7.0W (2 x USB 3.0), 4.5W (1 x USB 3.0), CaptureOnTouch Lite¹
Sleep Mode: 1.5W, Power Turned Off: 0.1W Nuance PaperPort
Operating Environment 10 - 32.5oC (50 - 90.5oF), Humidity: 25 - 80% RH Presto! BizCard Reader
Environmental Compliance RoHS and ENERGY STAR Software plug-in to Evernote, Google docs, Sharepoint
READING SPEED* P-215 For Mac OS TWAIN Driver (Mac OS 10.5-10.7 / Supports OS X Lion)
CaptureOnTouch
(A4, Portrait) with USB 3.0 / AC Adaptor USB 2.0 CaptureOnTouch Lite
Presto! PageManager
BW/Greyscale 200dpi / 300dpi 15ppm / 30ipm 12ppm / 14ipm P
resto! BizCard Reader
Colour 200dpi 10ppm / 20ipm 10ppm / 10ipm Software plug-in to Evernote, Google docs, Sharepoint
300dpi 6ppm / 12ipm 6ppm / 6ipm
Options Silex C-6600GB Scan-and-Print Server
DOCUMENT (convert USB to network interface), AC Adaptor, Carry Case
SPECIFICATIONS
Width 50.8 - 216mm Consumables Separation Pad, Feed Roller
Length 70 - 356mm Suggested Daily Duty Cycle 500 scans / day
Thickness 52 - 128g/m² (0.06 - 0.15mm)
Long Document Up to 1,000mm 1
Software developer kits are available through the Canon Business Solutions Developer
Card Scanning 54 x 86 x 1.4mm (Embossed card scanning is supported) Programme – www.canon.europe.com/bsdp
Paper Separation Separation Pad Method
Feeder Capacity 20 sheets (64g/m²)
*
The scanning speed depends on the specification of PC / Mac and the setting of functions
Some images are simulated for clarity of reproduction. All data is based on Canon’s standard testing
OUTPUT methods. This leaflet and the specifications of the product have been developed prior to the date of
Resolution 150 x 150dpi, 200 x 200dpi, 300 x 300dpi, 400 x 400dpi, product launch. Final specifications are subject to change without notice. TM and ®; All company
600 x 600dpi and/or product names are trademarks and / or registered trademarks of their respective
Mode Black White, Error Diffusion, Advanced Text Enhancement II, manufacturers in their markets and / or countries.
8-Bit Greyscale: (256-Level), 24-Bit Colour, Auto Colour Detection
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