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Scanner Specifications Scanner Type Scanner Element Light Source Max. Resolutions Scanning Mode Max. Document Size Max. Film Size Interface Dimensions (W x D x H) Weight OS Compatibility Flatbed, color and monochrome Contact Image Sensor (CIS) Three-color RGB LEDs Hardware: 2400 x 4800 dpi Interpolated: 19200 x 19200 dpi Color: 48-bit input/48-bit output; Grayscale: 16-bit input/8-bit output (16-bit output when scanning film); Black & white; Text enhanced 8.5" x 11.7" 35mm x 1 (negative/positive) with Film Adapter Unit (FAU) USB Hi-Speed compatible* (cable included) 10.9" x 15.5" x 1.3" 4.0 lbs. Windows 98/2000/Me/XP, Mac OS X 10.2, 10.2.7 to 10.3.x

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System Requirements Windows: Windows XP: USB 2.0 Hi-Speed: 566MHz/128MB RAM; USB, 300MHz/128MB RAM; Windows Me: USB 2.0 Hi-Speed: 566MHz/128MB RAM; USB, 300MHz/128MB RAM; Windows 2000: USB 2.0 Hi-Speed: 566MHz/128MB RAM; USB, 300MHz/128MB RAM; Windows 98*: USB: 300MHz/128MB RAM Systems with Pentium III or higher, Celeron (566MHz or higher), AMD: Athlon, Athlon MP, Athlon XP or Duron are recommended. Mac: Mac OS X 10.2.7 to 10.3.x(Native Mode): USB 2.0 Hi-Speed: G4/128MB RAM Mac OS X 10.2 to 10.3.x(Native Mode): USB: G3/128MB RAM Software ScanGear CS, CanoScan Toolbox CS, Arcsoft PhotoStudio, ScanSoft OmniPage SE** and Adobe Photoshop Album SE***. System requirements vary by application. Powered through USB port; no AC adapter required Operating Temperature: 41 to 95F Operating Humidity: 10% to 90% RH (20%-80% RH when scanning film) Toll-free technical phone support plus 1-year limited warranty with InstantExchange program (subject to certain conditions and restrictions. See www.canontechsupport.com for full details.) * Windows 98 systems operate at USB 1.1 speed only.
Power Source Environmental Conditions (without condensation) Warranty
** ScanSoft OmniPage SE (OCR software) does not support Windows 98 first edition. *** Windows only.
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CanoScan LiDE 500F
Power scanning begins here.
The CanoScan LiDE 500F Color Image Scanner combines sleek styling with heavyweight performance. One convenient cable provides both power and a USB connection, reducing the number of wires around your desk. A USB 2.0 Hi-Speed compatible interface1 enables incredibly fast image transfers to your computer, along with the fastest possible scanning speeds. Previews of your scans are ready in seconds. For added convenience, four easy buttonsCopy, Scan, PDF, and E-Mail automate the scanning process, so your projects can get done more quickly. Just position your original, select the use for the image, and in seconds its ready to go. Youre going to love the results. The LiDE 500F scanner delivers a maximum 2400 x 4800 color dpi resolution and 48-bit color depth, for over 281 trillion possible colors. The unique Doubled-Hinge expansion top lifts approx. 1 inch vertically and lies flat on the page to help ensure clear, sharp scans with minimal light distortion.
Color Image Scanner Brilliant Performance and Smart Design.
1 cable for USB and power Maximum 2400 x 4800 dpi resolution Advanced Doubled-Hinge expansion top for scanning bulky items Automatic retouching and enhancement for photos and films Scan negatives and positives with included film adapter 48-bit for over 281 trillion possible colors

Scan your old negatives.

Heres a simple solution for all those old negatives youve got sitting in boxes: just place them in the LiDE 500Fs film adapter and press the Scan button! These valuable images can be archived on your computer, safe from heat, humidity and dust, and then printed for family and friends. FARE (Film Automatic Retouching and Enhancement) Level 3 is a built-in film retouching technology that automatically removes much of the dust and scratches that may appear on your originals. The result? The final scans of dusty and scratched film can look as good as new.
New Industrial Design. The CanoScan LiDE 500F scanner has the latest and sleekest design of the Canon scanner lineup. Able to stand on its side while scanning, it allows the user to save space on the already crowded desk surface.

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Color Image Scanner Technical Information2
Scanner Type Flatbed, color and monochrome Scanning Element Contact Image Sensor (CIS) Light Source Three-color RGB LEDs Maximum Resolution Hardware 2400 x 4800 dpi Interpolated 19200 x 19200 dpi Scanning Mode Color: 48-bit input/48-bit output Grayscale: 16-bit input/8-bit output (16-bit output when scanning film) Black & White Text enhanced Document Size Print: 8.5" x 11.7" maximum Film Size Film: 35mm x 1 (negative/positive) with Film Adapter Unit (FAU) Interfaces USB 2.0 Hi-Speed compatible1 (cable included) Windows System Requirements3 Windows XP: USB 2.0 Hi-Speed: 566MHz/128MB RAM USB: 300MHz/128MB RAM Windows Me: USB 2.0 Hi-Speed: 566MHz/128MB RAM USB: 300MHz/128MB RAM Windows 2000: USB 2.0 Hi-Speed: 566MHz/128MB RAM USB: 300MHz/128MB RAM Windows 98: USB: 300MHz/128MB RAM Macintosh System Requirements4 Mac OS X 10.2.7 to 10.3.x (Native mode) USB 2.0 Hi-Speed: G4/128MB RAM Mac OS X 10.2 to 10.3.x (Native mode) USB: G3/128MB RAM Size Dimensions: 10.9"(W) x 1.3"(H) x 15.5"(D) Weight: 4.0 lbs. Software5 ScanGear CS (Windows/Mac), CanoScan Toolbox CS (Windows/Mac), ArcSoft PhotoStudio (Windows/Mac) and ScanSoft OmniPage SE OCR6 (Windows/Mac) Power Requirements Powered through USB port, no AC adapter required. Environmental Conditions (without condensation) Operating temperature: 41 - 95 F Operating humidity: 10% - 90% RH (20% - 80% RH when scanning film) Warranty7 Toll-free technical phone support plus 1-year limited warranty with InstantExchange program.

Ordering Information

Scanner CanoScan LiDE 500F Color Image Scanner 9555A002
For More Information Visit
www.usa.canon.com/consumer For the name of the nearest dealer, call: 1-800-OK-CANON Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042 1-800-OK-CANON Canon Canada, Inc. 6390 Dixie Road, Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1P7, Canada 1-800-OK-CANON Canon Latin America, Inc. 703 Waterford Way, Suite 400, Miami, FL 33126 1-305-260-7400
1 Windows 98 systems operate at USB 1.1 speed only. 2 Specifications are subject to change.

3 Systems with Pentium III or higher, Celeron (566MHz or higher), AMD: Athlon, Athlon MP, Athlon XP or Duron are recommended.
4 See www.canontechsupport.com for updated compatibility. 5 System requirements vary by application. 6 ScanSoft OmniPage SE (OCR software) does not support Windows 98 first edition. 7 Warranty programs are subject to certain conditions and restrictions. See www.canontechsupport.com for details.
2005 Canon U.S.A., Inc. Canon, Canon Know How, CanoScan and ScanGear are registered trademarks and LiDE is a trademark of Canon Inc. in the United States and may also be registered trademarks or trademarks in other countries. Microsoft, Windows and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Mac and the Mac logo are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. All other product and brand names are trademarks of their respective owners. As an ENERGY STAR partner, Canon U.S.A., Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. CIG-S135-0205