Canon CanoScan LiDE220 Color Image Scanner Review
You can think of the Canon CanoScan LiDE220 Color Image Scanner ($89.99) as either a low-end photo scanner that can't scan film, or as a high-end model for people who don't need to scan film and don't want to pay extra for a feature they'll never use. Either way, it offers excellent output quality, with a 4,800 pixel-per-inch (ppi) optical resolution and extras like automatic color restoration for faded photos. That's enough to make it our Editors' Choice.
The LiDE220 ($379.99 at Amazon) is a refresh of, rather than a major upgrade from, the Canon CanoScan LiDE 210 Color Image Scanner , another top pick. It's also the higher-resolution, higher-priced alternative to the Canon CanoScan LiDE 120 Color Image Scanner ($257.99 at Amazon) , our Editors' Choice low-cost photo scanner, which delivers nearly as high-quality images at a lower price.
One other competitor that needs mention is the Epson Perfection V19 ($69.99 at Amazon) , which also offers a 4,800ppi optical resolution and...
If you need to scan photographic prints and an occasional short text document, but don't need to scan film, the Canon CanoScan LiDE220 Color Image Scanner is our top pick.
High-quality photo scans; Image enhancements include color restore and dust removal; Scans to searchable PDF and editable text formats
Extremely limited software; No photo editor; Inconsistent commands from one choice for scanning to the next