


Canon imageFORMULA Flatbed & ADF Scanner
Canon imageFORMULA DR-F120 — Flatbed Scanner with Automatic Document Feeder
A desktop scanner that pairs a 50-sheet automatic document feeder with a built-in flatbed, for offices that need both. The ADF scans both sides of a page at 20 ppm / 36 ipm in mono and 10 ppm / 18 ipm in colour, while the flatbed takes books, passports and fragile originals that cannot go through a feeder. Automatic Feeder/Flatbed detection switches between the two without you selecting a mode, and a Long Document Mode on the ADF handles printouts up to 1,000 mm.
Quick Glance
Key Features
One scanner for loose pages and bound originals
The DR-F120 pairs a 50-sheet automatic document feeder with a built-in flatbed, so everyday paperwork goes through the ADF at 20 ppm / 36 ipm mono while books, passports and fragile originals go on the flatbed instead. Canon's Automatic Feeder/Flatbed detection switches between the two without you choosing a mode.
Long documents and a higher-resolution flatbed
The ADF handles ordinary paper plus a Long Document Mode up to 1,000 mm, while the flatbed scans at up to 1200 dpi optical resolution for finer detail than the 600 dpi ADF path — useful for photos, certificates and detailed originals.
Automatic image clean-up on every scan
Border removal, punch-hole removal, erase dot and erase notch, plus bleed-through prevention and shadow removal, run automatically so scanned pages come out clean without manual editing afterwards.
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-F120 is the only scanner in this trio with a built-in flatbed. The R30 and RS40 are ADF-only but faster for pure document throughput.
- USB only — there is no Wi-Fi or network connection on the DR-F120. It connects to one Windows computer over USB.
- Canon's driver list for the DR-F120 names Windows only (ISIS/TWAIN driver, CaptureOnTouch); no Mac software is listed for this model.
- The ADF and flatbed have different optical resolutions: 600 dpi through the feeder and 1200 dpi on the flatbed. Use the flatbed for finer detail or fragile originals.
- Documents longer than the ADF's standard range need Long Document Mode, which supports up to 1,000 mm.
| Model | Scan speed (mono) | Feeder | Daily duty cycle |
|---|---|---|---|
| imageFORMULA R30 | 25 ppm / 50 ipm | 60 sheets | Not published |
| imageFORMULA RS40 | 40 ppm / 80 ipm | 60 sheets / 40 photos | Not published |
| imageFORMULA DR-F120 (this page) | 20 ppm / 36 ipm | 50 sheets | 500 – 1,500 scans |
Choose the DR-F120 when you need an occasional flatbed for books or IDs alongside everyday ADF scanning; the R30 and RS40 are ADF/photo-only but faster for pure document throughput.
Best For / Customer Benefits
Customer Benefits
- Combines a 50-sheet ADF with a built-in flatbed, so everyday paper and bound originals go through the same scanner.
- Automatic Feeder/Flatbed detection switches modes for you — no manual setting to remember.
- Scans documents up to 1,000 mm long through the ADF's Long Document Mode.
- Automatic border, punch-hole and shadow removal clean up scans without manual editing.
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
Yes. It has a 50-sheet automatic document feeder for everyday paper plus a built-in flatbed for books, passports and originals that cannot go through a sheet feeder. Canon's Automatic Feeder/Flatbed detection switches between them without you selecting a mode.
Through the ADF, Canon rates it at 20 pages per minute / 36 images per minute in black and white, and 10 pages per minute / 18 images per minute in colour.
Canon's software list for the DR-F120 names Windows only (ISIS/TWAIN driver and CaptureOnTouch); no Mac driver is published for this model, so it should be treated as a Windows-only scanner.
Yes, through the ADF's Long Document Mode, which handles documents up to 1,000 mm long — useful for printouts and long forms that a standard feeder cannot manage.
Canon gives a suggested daily duty cycle of 500 to 1,500 scans for the DR-F120, one of the higher figures among Canon's desktop scanners in this range.
Need a flatbed and feeder in one scanner?
Tell us what you scan — loose paperwork, books or IDs — and we will confirm whether the DR-F120 covers all of it.

