Canon ImageFORMULA R40 scanner
Canon has a long history of building stand-alone document scanners, along with those they also provide as part of their multi-function printers. They cover many specialised requirements, like Cheque scanning and fleet management solutions. But they also make more general-purpose scanning hardware designed to be part of a digital document processing solution, like the ImageFORMULA R40 we’re reviewing today. As the mission-critical component in any document imaging solution, is the R40 worth the asking price? (Image credit: Mark Pickavance) Price and availability The MSRP of the R40 is $329 in the USA, but it generally sells for $289 at most online retailers. In the UK, it can be found for £328.22 on Amazon.co.uk, and even cheaper elsewhere. The price in Europe starts at around €400, but it can be found for less. (Image credit: Mark Pickavance) Design and build As document scanners go, the Canon ImageFORMULA R40 is remarkably small, enabling it to occupy a tiny amo...