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Canon imageFORMULA RS40 Photo and Document Scanner

BH #CAIFRS40 • MFR #5209C001AA
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Canon imageFORMULA RS40 Photo and Document Scanner
Key Features
  • Optical Resolution: 600 dpi
  • Scan Speed: 40 ppm / 80 ipm
  • Maximum Document Size: 8.5 x 14"
  • Minimum Document Size: 2 x 2.1"
Convert your documents and photos into easily manageable digital files with the imageFORMULA RS40 Photo and Document Scanner from Canon. Featuring an optical resolution of 600 dpi and a scan speed of up to 40 ppm, or 80 ipm in duplex mode, this fast and efficient scanner is easily capable of rapidly converting your documents into almost any file format, including PDF, JPG, and TIF. You can then save them to a computer drive or directly to a third-party cloud service like Google Drive, QuickBooks Online, Dropbox, OneDrive, SharePoint, and more. Additionally, you can quickly scan stacks of photos using the included Canon software to enhance, share, or store the digital images.
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Canon RS40 Overview

Convert your documents and photos into easily manageable digital files with the imageFORMULA RS40 Photo and Document Scanner from Canon. Featuring an optical resolution of 600 dpi and a scan speed of up to 40 ppm, or 80 ipm in duplex mode, this fast and efficient scanner is easily capable of rapidly converting your documents into almost any file format, including PDF, JPG, and TIF. You can then save them to a computer drive or directly to a third-party cloud service like Google Drive, QuickBooks Online, Dropbox, OneDrive, SharePoint, and more. Additionally, you can quickly scan stacks of photos using the included Canon software to enhance, share, or store the digital images.

Optimized for photo scanning, The RS40 scans in color and makes it easy to handle large batches quickly. You can also save time by scanning different-size photos mixed together and use the included carrier sheet to scan old and delicate photos, including Polaroids. Canon's easy-to-use CaptureOnTouch scanning software is included, and photographic image enhancement features let you fix old photos during the scanning process to create high-quality digital images and lasting memories.

  • 60-sheet automatic document feeder efficiently handles documents and photos as small as 2 x 2.1" or as large as 8.5 x 14"
  • Converts documents and paper photos into digital files
  • Scans both sides of a document at the same time
  • Converts your items into almost any file format, including PDF, JPG, and TIF
  • Configured to save files to a computer drive or directly to a third-party cloud service like Google Drive, QuickBooks Online, Dropbox, OneDrive, SharePoint, and more
  • Output Resolution include 150, 200, 300, 400, 600, and 1200 (interpolated) dpi
  • Bundled with Canon CaptureOnTouch scanning software and TWAIN driver
  • Settings include auto color detection, auto page size detection, auto resolution setting, background smoothing, batch separation, character emphasis, color dropout/enhance deskew, double-feed detection, edge emphasis, folio scan, image rotation, moiré reduction, multi-stream, pre-scan, prevent bleed-through/remove background, skip blank page, text enhancement, text orientation recognition, three dimensional color correction, ultrasonic double-feed detection, user preferences, auto photo fix, red eye correction, face sharpener, paper texture correction, and fading correction
UPC: 013803343755

Canon RS40 Specs

Key Specs
Scanner Type
Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)
Scanner Maximum Resolution
ADF
600 dpi (Optical)
Scanner Color Depth
24-Bit (Internal)
Power Source
AC Power (Cable Built-In/Included)
Scanner
Type
Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)
Maximum Resolution
ADF
600 dpi (Optical)
Scan Modes
Color, Grayscale, Monochrome
Color Depth
24-Bit (Internal)
Grayscale Depth
8-Bit (Internal)
Light Source
LED
Image Sensor
1x Contact Image Sensor (CIS)
Duplex Scanning
Yes
Single Pass Duplex
Yes
Scan Speed
Simplex Speed
40 ppm in Grayscale/Black & White
30 ppm in Color

Duplex Speed
80 ipm in Black & White
60 ipm in Color
Automatic Image Corrections
Yes
File Formats
JPEG, PDF, TIFF
Scanner Media Handling
Scan Sizes
ADF
Minimum: 2 x 2.1"
Maximum: 8.5 x 14"
Paper Capacity
ADF: 60x Sheet
Multi-Feed Detection
Yes
Media Weight
ADF: 20 to 150 gsm / 7 to 56 lb
Daily Duty Cycle
4000 Scans
Connectivity
Data I/O
1x USB-B 2.0 Input
Scanner Drivers
TWAIN
OS Compatibility
Windows / macOS
General
Power Source
AC Power (Cable Built-In/Included)
Battery
No
Power Consumption
Scanner (via AC Adapter)
22 W (Maximum)
Dimensions (W x H x D)
11.4 x 9.6 x 9.9" / 29 x 24.4 x 25.1 cm (with Paper Tray Closed)
Weight
Scanner
6.6 lb / 3 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
10.5 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
15 x 11.5 x 11"

Canon RS40 Reviews

Two days of max scan totals and it failed

By Bryan75
Rated 2 out of 5
Date: 2026-08-27

I used this scanner for a few months scanning approximately 8,000 photos when it stopped feeding. I contacted support who told me I should replace the rollers which I did and which did NOT resolve the issue. Ultimately I was told I needed to purchase a new scanner and there was nothing that could be done. This product is rated for 4,000 scans a DAY so why does it fail with just double that amount??

Perfect for everyday home use

By John
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2026-03-12

If you are a professional photographer, get the Epson photoscanner for twice the price. For the average consumer, this is the one to get. I was on the fence between the two and I am glad I went with the Canon for archiving all my home photos and for scanning documents very very fast! My wife has to scan (50) pages every week for her work and she had to do it page by page with the old scanner which was tediuous and time consuming. With this one, within under a minute she is done! I think the photos for me came out excellent, could some of them be better? Sure. But for what I needed, this was perfect and fast!!! I uploaded the photos at 600 dpi and the text documents for 200 dpi PDF. The ony thing I wish was this was USB-C instead of 2.0.

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Can this scanner output files to a flash drive ...

Can this scanner output files to a flash drive (USB stick)?
Asked by: John
No, the Canon imageFORMULA RS40 Photo and Document Scanner, BH # CAIFRS40, cannot scan directly to a USB thumb drive.
Answered by: Elliot A
Date published: 2025-12-30

Do I understand that this scanner does not have ...

Do I understand that this scanner does not have WiFi connectivity?
Asked by: Yvonne
This scanner does not have WiFi unfortunately.
Answered by: Daniel C
Date published: 2021-08-27

Can this scanner output to a flash drive (USB ...

Can this scanner output to a flash drive (USB stick)?
Asked by: John
The Canon imageFORMULA RS40 Photo and Document Scanner, BH #CAIFRS40, cannot scan directly to a USB drive.
Answered by: Elchanan P
Date published: 2025-12-30

Is the scanner compatible with Mac OS Sonoma ...

Is the scanner compatible with Mac OS Sonoma 14.2.1 and above?
Asked by: Bob
Yes, this Canon imageFORMULA RS40 Photo and Document Scanner is compatible with Mac OS Sonoma 14.2.1 and above. https://www.usa.canon.com/support/p/imageformula-rs40-photo-and-document-scanner
Answered by: Sagi C
Date published: 2024-01-24

Could you scan film negatives with this?

Could you scan film negatives with this?
Asked by: David
Unfortunately, the imageFORMULA RS40 cannot scan negatives.
Answered by: Kirk R
Date published: 2021-07-01
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