


Canon imageFORMULA Standalone Network Scanner
Canon imageFORMULA ScanFront 400 — Standalone Network Document Scanner
A network scanner that needs no PC. The ScanFront 400 scans at 45 ppm / 90 ipm from an 85-sheet feeder straight to email, a shared folder, FTP, fax, a network printer or USB memory, controlled through its own 10.1-inch touchscreen. Canon rates it for approximately 6,000 scans a day, and it authenticates against Active Directory or OpenLDAP so it can sit on a shared counter without a dedicated computer attached.
Quick Glance
Key Features
Scans direct to email, folder, FTP, fax or USB — no PC needed
The ScanFront 400 is a standalone network scanner: it scans straight to a shared folder, email, FTP, an Internet fax service, a network printer or a USB memory stick without a computer attached, using its own 10.1-inch touchscreen.
Directory-based logins and secure transfer
It authenticates against Active Directory (NTLM) or OpenLDAP, and supports secure sending over FTPS, SMTPS and WebDAV — security Canon lists as standard, including password login and auto logout.
45 ppm / 90 ipm from an 85-sheet feeder
Rated for 45 pages per minute in colour and mono, with ultrasonic double-feed detection, from a durable 85-sheet feeder Canon suggests for around 6,000 scans a day.
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 ScanFront 400 is Canon's standalone network scanner; the departmental DR-S models add network scanning to a PC-driven scanner instead of replacing the PC entirely.
- This is a standalone network scanner — it needs no PC once it is set up. It runs from its own touchscreen and needs no scanning software installed on a computer.
- Passport scanning requires the optional passport carrier sheet, and card scanning is horizontal feeding only, up to 10 cards or 1 embossed card at a time.
- It has 3 USB 2.0 ports for USB memory, a keyboard or a mouse — these are peripheral ports, not a PC connection; the scan data leaves over the network.
- Directory login requires Active Directory (NTLM) or OpenLDAP on your network; ask us if you are unsure whether your setup supports this.
- This model connects only over LAN and USB — there is no Wi-Fi built in. The DR-S350NW, mentioned in the compare table below, is Canon's Wi-Fi-capable alternative.
| Model | Scan speed (mono) | Feeder | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|
| imageFORMULA ScanFront 400 (this page) | 45 ppm / 90 ipm | 85 sheets | Standalone LAN — no PC required |
| imageFORMULA DR-S250N | 50 ppm / 100 ipm | 60 sheets | USB / LAN, PC required |
| imageFORMULA DR-S350NW | 50 ppm / 100 ipm | 60 sheets | USB / Wi-Fi / LAN, PC required |
| imageFORMULA DR-M260 | 60 ppm / 120 ipm | 90 sheets | USB only |
Choose the ScanFront 400 when you want scanning without a dedicated PC; choose a DR-S model when you already run scanning software on a PC and just need it on the network.
Best For / Customer Benefits
Customer Benefits
- Scans straight to email, a shared folder, FTP, fax or USB memory, with no PC or scanning software required.
- Authenticates against Active Directory or OpenLDAP, so each user's scans can be tracked and controlled.
- A 10.1-inch touchscreen with assigned job buttons makes routine scans a few taps, not a software setup.
- Handles passports, ID cards and long documents up to 3,048 mm alongside everyday A4 paper.
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
No. It is a standalone network scanner controlled from its own 10.1-inch touchscreen, and it scans directly to email, a shared folder, FTP, fax, a network printer or USB memory.
Canon rates it at 45 pages per minute (90 images per minute duplex), in colour and in black and white, from an 85-sheet feeder.
Yes. It authenticates against Active Directory (NTLM) or OpenLDAP, with password login, auto logout and remote management of users and settings.
Yes. Passports up to 6 mm thick go through with the optional carrier sheet, and cards of 54 x 86 mm feed horizontally, up to 10 at once or 1 embossed card.
Canon gives an approximate daily duty cycle of 6,000 scans, in line with its 85-sheet feeder — lighter than the departmental DR-M and DR-S models, which is expected for a standalone counter appliance.
Need scanning without a dedicated PC?
Tell us your scan-to destinations (email, folder, FTP, fax) and your directory setup, and we will confirm whether the ScanFront 400 fits your network.

