Features:

• 1,200 x 2,400 dpi optical resolution, 9,600 x 9,600 dpi interpolated
• 48-bit color depth
• Exclusive Z-Lid expansion top
• Scan, copy, or e-mail photos at the touch of a button
• USB interface supplies power; no AC adapter required

Editor Reviews:

Product Description:
Impressive. Spectacular. Remarkable. There are many ways to describe this truly affordable scanner that delivers outstanding 1200 x 2400 dpi resolution scans. It's called the CanoScan N1240U scanner, and when you consider its numerous innovations that make scanning fast and easy, you will have no doubts to choose this amazing machine.The N1240U scanner is just over one inch high and uses a single USB cable for power and connection to any compatible Mac or PC. What's more, its three external buttons allow you to scan, copy or e-mail your images in just one step. You can even burn complete photos onto CDs with ease. So it's easier than ever to take advantage of this scanner's superb 48-bit scanning with the color depth and brilliance of more than 281-trillion possible colors. Of course, its dramatic metal finish makes this performance scanner look incredible wherever you put it. The accompanying stand allows you to stand up the N1240U scanner on your desk, and still use it to scan at any time. Canon's advanced Z-Lid Expansion Top will forever change the way you scan bulky items, such as books and magazines. Other scanner covers lift only at an angle and become uneven and awkward when scanning anything that isn't completely flat. The N1240U scanner cover includes a special expansion hinge that lifts vertically and lays flat to create the space needed for bulky items, and to help ensure clear scans.

Amazon.com Product Description:
Offering rich 48-bit color and a full 8.5-by-11-inch scanning area, the CanoScan N1240U provides all sorts of creative possibilities for the home user or small office. Optical resolution is an impressive 1,200 x 2,400 dpi, which guarantees crisp detail and clear images. Plus, if your graphics needs require it, the N1240U can take your 1,200 x 2,400 dpi original and mathematically enhance it to 9,600 x 9,600 dpi.

Although the CanoScan stands just over 1 inch high, its unique Z-lid extends easily to make room for thicker originals such as books or magazines, while the single-cord USB connection (cable included) keeps desktops free from clutter. The USB connection also powers the scanner, so no bulky AC adapter is required.

Operation is a snap, thanks to dedicated one-touch buttons for scanning, copying, or e-mailing photos. The N1240U is compatible with both Macintosh and PC systems, and it comes with a one-year limited warranty and Canon's convenient Instant Exchange service.

Rating : - Best money spent on a scanner!
I bought this scanner several years ago. This scanner can be a little workhorse . . . and sometimes, that's just what you need.

It's lightweight, less than 3 lbs, easy to put in a backpack or purse, easy to hide & store if necessary. This scanner has become hard to find. Try the CanoScan LiDE 25 for the next best scanner if you can't find this one. The newer features will serve you well, like the Toolbox. It lets you scan the document directly into a PDF file! I love that! It works well with Windows 98, 2000, & XP not to mention Mac OS 9 & X. That feature is missing in the 1240U, but I like that little scanner away because I can scan in receipts, paper, materials, all sorts of things and they still look decent when you print it.

If you can find this scanner, buy it, you'll like it. If not, get the CanoScan LiDE 25 you'll like that just as much with the newer features.