• Sleek, ultra-compact body, streamlined shape and small footprint
• Fast scanning speeds – 25 ppm (A4, portrait, B&W, 200 dpi)
• Superb image quality – 600 dpi
• Bundled Software: CapturePerfect 3.0 & Adobe Acrobat 7.0
• Contrast function for scanning light text
• One-touch scanning for commonly used functions with customizable Scan-To Job buttons

Despite its sleek, compact size, the Canon DR-2580C is big on performance. The DR-2580C offers high-quality image output, with resolution of up to 600 dpi for all your black and white, 24-bit color, grayscale and duplex scanning needs. With scanning speeds of up to 25 pages or 50 images per minute, the DR-2580C was built to provide workgroups with incredible throughput for high-performance duplex scanning requirements.

Productivity enhancement features truly set the DR-2580C apart from other workgroup scanners. A variety of user-friendly image processing functions help users to consistently capture document data with accuracy and simplicity. Included among the user-friendly image processing functions are:

• Punch Hole Removal – Removes the black dots that appear when you scan pages from booklets or binders.
• Contrast Adjustment – Sharpens images and makes text more distinctive on low-contrast documents.
• Rapid Recovery System – Sends only completed image data to your application software, offering seamless scanning operation should a feeding error occur.

For maximum flexibility, the DR-2580C offers two feeding mechanisms: a U-Turn Path and a new Straight Path with a Floating Sensor unit. To scan thick documents or plastic cards, such as insurance cards or drivers’ licenses, just raise the Eject Selection Lever and send the card through the paper feeder. To scan multiple sheets, use the scanner’s Automatic Document Feeder, which holds up to 50 sheets and makes batch scanning a one-step process. The DR-2580C can easily handle large documents up to 8-1/2" x 14", or 11" x 17" in Folio mode. Scan books or fragile documents with the same simplicity—just add the optional, user-installable Flatbed Scanner unit.

The DR-2580C bundled with powerful image processing software such as CapturePerfect®3.0 and Adobe®Acrobat® 7.0 Standard is more than just a scanner. CapturePerfect application is loaded with unique, easy-to-use features, making image capture a more user-friendly experience. The DR-2580C offers a number of convenient scanning options, allowing users to scan, view, save, print, or e-mail scanned images with one-click simplicity. CapturePerfect also provides flexible editing functions that allow users to insert or add images to an existing file, replace or delete specified pages, and combine and save multiple file formats.

Built-in OCR (optical character recognition) capabilities help make it easy to create searchable PDF files and generate file name indexing with CapturePerfect. Also, once scanned, the PDF security settings allow you to encrypt sensitive documents or control printing and editing rights to help you meet industry security requirements.

The Canon DR-2580C is a perfect fit for offices where space is limited and efficiency is a must:

• Space-Saving Design – this powerful scanner is both compact and portable, so you can put it on your desktop, shelf, countertop, or take it on the road. The DR-2580C is Approx. 4.2 lbs. and compact at just 3.2" x 12.0" x 6.6"
  (H x W x D).
• Energy Efficient Operation – consuming 85 watts of power while scanning and 6 watts or less in energy saving mode, the DR-2580C is a very energy efficient scanner. The DR-2580C features no warm-up time – just power on and begin scanning in black and white, grayscale, or color.

The DR-2580C incorporates Canon's renowned document feeding technology and superb output quality in a functional, slim-line body that makes operation fast and efficient.

With the versatility to scan a wide variety of documents and convert them directly into PDF format for electronic distribution, the DR-2580C will prove a productive addition to any workgroup.