The digital imaging company, Canon on 16th October 2013 announced the first ultralight portable scanner imageFORUMLA P-201 scanner along with the introduction of CaptureOnTouch, a mobile application for easy scanning on the go.
The scanner and the mobile application together will help consumers to effectively scan the documents in variety of file formats like PDF, JPEG and so forth. Users can further share the scans through e-mail or archive in other applications as they wish.
Canon P-201 Features:
- Capable of scanning variety of document sizes
- Scans at a speed of 7.5 seconds per page with 200×200 dpi result
- Contact image sensor and supports simplex scanning side
- Weighs only 550 gms
- Consumes 2.5 W electricity when connected to the cable
- Auto color detection
Canon’s CaptureOnTouch Mobile is a free application for smartphones and tablets. It allows users to scan directly to iOS (iPad/iPhone) and Android devices via Wi-Fi network or direct plug-in with USB based tablets. Users can also share documents easily by email or by uploading to their favourite cloud-based applications. CaptureOnTouch is available on both Google Play and iTunes starting today.
Pricing and Availability
The scanner will be available across India after 16th October, 2013 and will be sold on all Canon Image Square stores and retail outlets. Canon will be working with its enterprise sales team and channel partners to ensure deeper penetration of the scanner in smaller markets.