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Canon imageFORMULA DR-C230 — Compact High-Speed Duplex Scanner
A compact desktop scanner built for offices that need more speed than an entry-level model without giving up desk space. The DR-C230 scans both sides of a page in a single pass at 30 ppm / 60 ipm in colour and mono, feeds up to 60 sheets at a time, and is rated for 2,000 to 4,500 scans a day. The same sheet-fed path also takes business cards, plastic ID cards and passports, so everyday paper and identity documents go through one scanner.
Quick Glance
Key Features
30 ppm / 60 ipm single-pass duplex
Both sides of a page are captured in one pass at the same rated speed in colour and in mono. Ultrasonic double-feed detection stops a batch when two sheets go through together, and the scanner is rated for 2,000 to 4,500 scans a day.
Cards, passports and long documents on one scanner
The sheet-fed path takes business cards from 50.8 x 85 mm, plastic and embossed cards up to 1.4 mm thick, and passports up to 4 mm thick with an optional carrier sheet. Long document mode handles pages up to 3000 mm.
Compact desktop footprint
With the trays closed the DR-C230 measures 291 x 253 x 231 mm and weighs approximately 2.8 kg, keeping the footprint small on a shared desk while still feeding 60 sheets at once.
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 DR-C230 sits above the DR-C225 II for offices that need more daily volume, and below the DR-C240 for the fastest desktop scanning in this line.
- USB only — there is no network or Wi-Fi connection on this model. It scans to the computer it is plugged into.
- Canon's Windows driver list for this model names Windows 7 SP1 through 10 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 through 2016. If you run Windows 11, ask us to confirm current driver support before you order.
- Passports need the optional carrier sheet and scan up to 4mm thick; plastic cards up to 0.76mm (embossed up to 1.4mm) and business cards from 50.8 x 85mm go through without one.
- The A4 Flatbed Scanner Unit 102 and A3 Flatbed Scanner Unit 202 are optional accessories sold separately — the DR-C230 itself is sheet-fed only, so bound books need a flatbed unit.
| Model | Scan speed (mono) | Feeder | Daily duty cycle |
|---|---|---|---|
| imageFORMULA DR-C225 II | 25 ppm / 50 ipm | 45 sheets | 1,000 – 2,500 scans |
| imageFORMULA DR-C230 (this page) | 30 ppm / 60 ipm | 60 sheets | 2,000 – 4,500 scans |
| imageFORMULA DR-C240 | 45 ppm / 90 ipm | 60 sheets | 3,500 – 6,000 scans |
| imageFORMULA DR-C340 | 40 ppm / 80 ipm | 100 sheets | 4,500 – 7,000 scans |
Choose the DR-C230 for everyday office volumes, the DR-C240 or DR-C340 for busier workgroups, and the DR-C225 II where desk space is the tighter constraint.
Best For / Customer Benefits
Customer Benefits
- Captures 30 pages a minute in colour or mono, with both sides of the page scanned in a single pass.
- Ultrasonic double-feed detection catches stuck-together sheets before a page goes missing from the batch.
- Scans passports, plastic ID cards and business cards on the same sheet-fed scanner, with no separate flatbed needed for everyday cards.
- Rated for up to 4,500 scans a day, comfortably ahead of the DR-C225 II for busier departments.
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 30 pages per minute, or 60 images per minute scanning both sides, and the rating is the same in colour and in black and white. Both sides of a page are captured in a single pass.
The feeder takes up to 60 sheets of 80g/m² paper, and the scanner is rated for 2,000 to 4,500 scans a day, ahead of the smaller DR-C225 II's 1,000 to 2,500.
Yes. Business cards from 50.8 x 85mm, plastic and embossed cards up to 1.4mm thick, and passports up to 4mm thick with the optional carrier sheet all go through the same sheet-fed path as ordinary paper.
No. It connects over high-speed USB 2.0 to one computer only. For a networked desktop scanner, look at the DR-S250N or DR-S350NW.
Canon's CaptureOnTouch Pro comes with the scanner for Windows and Mac, along with ISIS/TWAIN drivers and the DR Management Tool for centrally managing several scanners.
Need a fast duplex scanner for a busy office?
Tell us your daily page volume and what you scan, and we will confirm whether the DR-C230 is the right fit or whether a faster or more compact model suits you better.

