

Canon imageFORMULA Cheque Scanner
Canon imageFORMULA CR-150 — High-Speed Cheque and Card Scanner
A counter-side cheque and card scanner with a footprint only a little larger than an A5 sheet, reading up to 150 cheques a minute — 12,000 a day. Every cheque is read by both MICR and OCR, cross-checked by Canon's own algorithm for accuracy, and endorsed on the back by a built-in imprinter as it scans. A dedicated slot scans plastic ID and bank cards in colour, and a built-in 2-port USB hub adds flexibility for other counter peripherals.
Quick Glance
Key Features
150 cheques a minute from an A5-sized footprint
The CR-150 reads up to 150 cheques per minute — 12,000 a day — from a device whose footprint is only a little larger than an A5 sheet, making it the fastest model in this range that still fits a tight teller counter.
Colour ID and bank card scanning
A dedicated card slot scans plastic ID or bank cards in colour, so a teller can confirm and record a customer's identity in the same session as the cheque, without a separate card reader.
Built-in imprinter with a 2-port USB hub
Every cheque is verified by MICR and OCR cross-checking and endorsed on the back by the built-in imprinter — up to five lines of 60 characters and bitmaps, with no loss of speed. A built-in 2-port USB hub adds flexibility for other counter peripherals without an extra cable run.
Detailed Specifications
Specifications are provided by the manufacturer and may be updated or changed without prior notice. AtomOffice is not responsible for any discrepancies between the information shown here and the manufacturer's official documentation.
Need-to-Know
The CR-150 is Canon's fastest-rated cheque scanner in this range; the CR-150N is the same scanner with a network port added.
- USB only — there is no network or LAN connection on this model. It scans to the computer it is plugged into. The networked version of this scanner is the CR-150N.
- The ink cartridge for the built-in imprinter is not included with the scanner — Canon's own footnote states it is sold separately.
- Windows only. Canon publishes no macOS driver for the CR-150, and its Windows driver list names Vista, 7, 8.1 and 10 (plus Server 2008 R2/2012 R2). If you run Windows 11, ask us to confirm current driver support before you order.
- The magnetic swipe reader is an optional accessory that installs into the scanner body; it is not fitted as standard.
- This is the USB-only model. If you need multiple users on the network to share one scanner, see the CR-150N, which adds an Ethernet port.
| Model | Scan speed | Feeder capacity | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|
| imageFORMULA CR-120 | 120 cpm | 150 sheets | USB |
| imageFORMULA CR-120 UV | 120 cpm (UV scan mode) | 150 sheets | USB |
| imageFORMULA CR-150 (this page) | 150 cpm | 150 sheets | USB |
| imageFORMULA CR-150N | 150 cpm | 150 sheets | USB or Ethernet |
Choose the CR-150 for the fastest single-workstation counter scanner, or the CR-150N for the same speed with a network connection for multiple tellers.
Best For / Customer Benefits
Customer Benefits
- Reads up to 150 cheques a minute, the fastest rated speed in this cheque scanner range.
- Scans plastic ID and bank cards in colour through a dedicated slot, so identity checks happen at the same station as cheque processing.
- Cross-checks MICR and OCR readings on every cheque, catching misreads a single-technology scanner would miss.
- Carries a built-in 2-port USB hub, so a swipe reader or receipt printer can share the same USB run.
Best For
Official & Recommended Options
Need a roller kit, a carrier sheet or a flatbed unit? Contact us — we can confirm what fits your scanner before you order.
Frequently Asked Questions
Canon rates it at up to 150 cheques per minute — the fastest in this range — with a daily duty cycle of 12,000 scans, from a footprint only a little larger than an A5 sheet.
Yes. The CR-150 has a dedicated slot for plastic ID or bank cards, scanning them in colour so a teller can verify and record a customer's identity alongside cheque processing.
No. The CR-150 connects over Hi-Speed USB 2.0 to one computer, with a built-in 2-port USB hub for other peripherals. For network connectivity across multiple tellers, see the CR-150N.
No. Canon's own specification states that the ink cartridge for the imprinter is not included with the scanner and must be ordered separately as PG-445, PG-445XL, PG-545 or PG-545XL.
Both scan at 150 cheques per minute. The CR-150N adds a built-in Ethernet (LAN) port so multiple tellers can share one scanner over the network; the CR-150 connects over USB to a single computer only.
Need Canon's fastest cheque scanner for your counter?
Tell us your daily cheque volume and whether you need a network connection, and we will confirm whether the CR-150 or the networked CR-150N fits your counter.

