


Canon imageFORMULA Mobile Scanner
Canon imageFORMULA P-208II — Ultra-Compact Mobile Duplex Scanner
The smallest scanner in Canon's portable line, built for travelling executives and home users who need to scan without carrying much else. The P-208II scans both sides of a page at 8 ppm / 16 ipm from a 10-sheet feeder, runs entirely on USB power with CaptureOnTouch Lite built in, and weighs only approximately 600 g. It also scans embossed plastic cards and photographs, so it covers more than plain office paper.
Quick Glance
Key Features
Ultra-compact at just 600g
Closed, the P-208II measures 312.5 x 56.5 x 40 mm and weighs approximately 600 g — a footprint barely larger than a ruler — and it is powered entirely from a single USB cable, with no separate power adapter to carry.
Double-sided scanning at 16 ipm
A 10-sheet feeder scans both sides of a page in one pass at 8 ppm / 16 ipm, in colour or black and white, with CaptureOnTouch Lite built in so there is nothing to install before you start scanning.
Scans embossed cards and photographs too
Alongside A4 paper, the P-208II scans embossed plastic cards and photographs, using 3-dimensional colour correction and corrections suitable for photographs to keep image quality consistent across document types.
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 P-208II is the smallest and lightest scanner in Canon's portable line. The R10 needs no software at all, and the P-215II trades size for speed and a dedicated card slot.
- USB only — there is no Wi-Fi or network connection on the P-208II. It draws its power from the same USB cable it scans through.
- Canon's specification page does not state Windows or macOS version numbers for the P-208II; ask us to confirm current driver support for your operating system before you order.
- The 10-sheet feeder is the smallest in this scanner range — for a higher daily volume, the P-215II (20-sheet feeder, 500 to 700 scans a day) is the next step up.
- CaptureOnTouch Lite is built into the scanner, so scanning starts as soon as it is plugged in — no separate driver installation is required.
| Model | Scan speed (mono) | Feeder | Daily duty cycle |
|---|---|---|---|
| imageFORMULA R10 | 12 ppm / 14 ipm | 20 sheets | Approx. 500 scans |
| imageFORMULA P-208II (this page) | 8 ppm / 16 ipm | 10 sheets | 50 – 250 scans |
| imageFORMULA P-215II | 15 ppm / 30 ipm (USB 3.0) | 20 sheets | 500 – 700 scans |
Choose the P-208II for the smallest footprint and lightest weight; step up to the R10 or P-215II for a larger feeder and higher daily volume.
Best For / Customer Benefits
Customer Benefits
- Weighs approximately 600 g and runs entirely on USB power, small enough for daily travel.
- Built-in CaptureOnTouch Lite means no drivers to install on a new computer.
- Scans embossed plastic cards and photographs through the same 10-sheet feeder as ordinary paper.
- Captures both sides of a page in a single pass at 8 ppm / 16 ipm.
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
Closed, it measures 312.5 x 56.5 x 40 mm and weighs approximately 600 g, with a footprint only a little larger than a standard ruler — designed to travel in a bag alongside a laptop.
Canon rates it at 8 pages per minute / 16 images per minute, in both colour and black and white, scanning both sides of a page in a single pass.
No — CaptureOnTouch Lite is built into the scanner, so you can connect it to a Windows or Mac computer and start scanning without installing software first.
Yes. Alongside A4 paper in the 10-sheet feeder, the P-208II scans embossed plastic cards up to 1.4 mm thick, sized 54 x 86 mm, the same card size the specification page states for this model.
Canon gives a suggested daily duty cycle of 50 to 250 scans for the P-208II — the lightest daily rating in this scanner range, in keeping with its ultra-compact, mobile-first design.
Need the smallest scanner for your bag?
Tell us your typical daily page count and we will confirm whether the P-208II or a larger model in this range suits you better.

