Description
The Canon imageFORMULA DR-S250N is a high-performance A4 network document scanner designed for busy offices, shared workspaces and hybrid working environments. With scanning speeds of up to 50 pages per minute / 100 images per minute, a 60-sheet automatic document feeder and flexible USB and Ethernet network connectivity, it provides fast and dependable document capture for individual users and shared teams.
Unlike a conventional desktop scanner that relies entirely on installed drivers and a dedicated computer, the DR-S250N supports driverless web scanning through Canon CaptureOnTouch Lite Web. Users can scan from PCs, Macs, Chromebooks, smartphones and tablets through supported browser-based workflows, making it particularly suitable for modern shared and hybrid workplaces.
- ✔ Up to 50 ppm / 100 ipm duplex scanning
- ✔ 60-sheet automatic document feeder
- ✔ 600 dpi optical resolution
- ✔ USB and wired Ethernet network connectivity
- ✔ Driverless browser-based scanning
- ✔ Direct network scanning from the scanner
- ✔ Supports PC, Mac, Chromebook, smartphone and tablet workflows
- ✔ Up to 9,000 recommended maximum scans per day
Fast 50PPM Duplex Scanning
The Canon imageFORMULA DR-S250N delivers scanning speeds of up to 50 pages per minute in simplex mode and up to 100 images per minute when scanning both sides of a document.
This makes it well suited to organisations that regularly digitise invoices, contracts, forms, reports, customer records and other business documents in larger batches.
Designed for Shared Network Scanning
The DR-S250N includes both USB and wired LAN connectivity, allowing it to operate as either a directly connected desktop scanner or a shared scanner accessible across an office network.
This makes it a strong choice for teams that want to centralise document capture rather than installing separate scanners at individual workstations.
Driverless Web Scanning
A major advantage of the DR-S250N is Canon's CaptureOnTouch Lite Web browser-based scanning environment. Supported users can access scanning functions without installing a conventional scanner driver on every device.
This is particularly useful in offices with mixed device environments, including:
- Windows PCs
- Mac computers
- Chromebooks
- Android smartphones and tablets
- iPhone and iPad devices
The DR-S250N is also Mopria Scan certified, helping provide straightforward scanning support for compatible ChromeOS environments.
Direct Network Scanning
The DR-S250N is designed for direct network-based scanning workflows. Users can initiate predefined scanning jobs and send documents to selected destinations without relying on a traditional scan-to-PC workflow for every task.
Supported workflow destinations can include:
- Shared network folders
- FTP locations
- Supported cloud and collaboration services
- Microsoft Teams workflows
This flexibility can simplify document capture in reception areas, administration teams, branch offices and shared workspaces.
60-Sheet Automatic Document Feeder
The integrated 60-sheet ADF allows users to scan multi-page document batches with minimal interruption. Automatic duplex scanning captures both sides of each page in a single pass, helping improve productivity when digitising double-sided documents.
Up to 9,000 Scans Per Day
Canon specifies a maximum suggested daily scan volume of up to 9,000 scans, making the DR-S250N suitable for considerably heavier office workloads than entry-level desktop document scanners.
This higher-duty design is particularly useful for accounts departments, administration teams, records management and other document-intensive environments.
600 dpi Image Quality
With an optical scanning resolution of up to 600 dpi, the DR-S250N captures sharp text, graphics and document details suitable for business archiving, OCR and searchable-document workflows.
Canon's image-processing features can also assist with document optimisation, including colour enhancement and OCR processing for editable and searchable documents.
CaptureOnTouch Pro
For users who require more advanced document-management workflows, Canon's CaptureOnTouch Pro software provides tools for scanning, organising and processing document batches.
Users can create predefined scan jobs, produce searchable PDFs and integrate scanning into a range of supported network and cloud workflows.
Key Features
- Scanner Type: Desktop sheet-fed document scanner
- Maximum Document Size: A4
- Scan Speed: Up to 50 ppm
- Duplex Speed: Up to 100 ipm
- Duplex Scanning: Yes
- ADF Capacity: 60 sheets
- Optical Resolution: Up to 600 dpi
- Scanning Sensor: Contact Image Sensor (CIS)
- Light Source: LED
- Connectivity: USB and Ethernet LAN
- Driverless Web Scanning: Yes
- Maximum Suggested Daily Scans: Up to 9,000
Product Specifications
| Brand | Canon |
| Series | imageFORMULA |
| Model | DR-S250N |
| Scanner Type | A4 Desktop Sheet-fed Document Scanner |
| Scan Speed | Up to 50 ppm / 100 ipm |
| Optical Resolution | Up to 600 dpi |
| ADF Capacity | 60 sheets |
| Duplex Scanning | Yes |
| Connectivity | USB, Ethernet LAN |
| Supported Platforms | Windows, Mac, Chromebook and supported smart devices |
| Suggested Daily Volume | Maximum 9,000 scans |
| Scanning Sensor | Contact Image Sensor |
| Light Source | LED |
| Dimensions | Approx. 291 × 267 × 242 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 3.4 kg |
Ideal For
- Shared office workgroups
- Accounts and finance departments
- Reception and front-desk environments
- Professional services
- Government and administration
- Healthcare record digitisation
- Hybrid and co-working environments
- Businesses processing large daily document volumes
Why Choose the Canon DR-S250N?
The DR-S250N combines the speed of a professional desktop document scanner with modern network and browser-based workflow capabilities. Its 50 ppm speed, 60-sheet feeder and significantly higher 9,000-scan daily workload make it particularly attractive for organisations that need a shared scanner capable of handling frequent daily use.
For customers currently considering the older Canon DR-S150, the DR-S250N offers higher scanning speed and a significantly higher recommended daily scanning capacity, together with Canon's newer browser-based scanning workflow.
DR-S250N vs DR-S150
| Feature | DR-S250N | DR-S150 |
| Scan Speed | 50 ppm / 100 ipm | 45 ppm / 90 ipm |
| ADF Capacity | 60 sheets | 60 sheets |
| Network | Ethernet | Ethernet + Wi-Fi |
| Driverless Web Scanning | Yes | No equivalent CaptureOnTouch Lite Web workflow |
| Suggested Daily Volume | Up to 9,000 scans | Up to 4,000 scans |
Customers who do not require network functionality and instead want a compact high-speed USB-C scanner may also consider the Canon imageFORMULA DR-C350, which offers 50 ppm scanning with a larger 100-sheet ADF.
What's Included?
- Canon imageFORMULA DR-S250N Document Scanner
- Power supply and power cable
- Setup and documentation materials
Exact package contents may vary according to Canon Australia distribution packaging.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How fast is the Canon DR-S250N?
The DR-S250N scans at up to 50 pages per minute and up to 100 images per minute when scanning both sides of documents.
Does the Canon DR-S250N scan both sides automatically?
Yes. It supports automatic duplex scanning, capturing both sides of a document during a single feed.
Does the DR-S250N have Wi-Fi?
No. The DR-S250N provides USB and wired Ethernet LAN connectivity. Customers requiring built-in wireless networking should consider a Wi-Fi-equipped imageFORMULA model such as the DR-S350NW or DR-S150.
Can the DR-S250N be shared across an office network?
Yes. Its Ethernet network connection and direct scanning features are designed specifically for shared office and workgroup use.
Can I use the DR-S250N without installing scanner software?
Yes. Canon supports browser-based driverless scanning through CaptureOnTouch Lite Web on compatible devices.
Does it work with Chromebooks?
Yes. Canon lists Chromebook support, and the DR-S250N is Mopria Scan certified for compatible ChromeOS workflows.
What is the ADF capacity?
The DR-S250N has a 60-sheet automatic document feeder.
What is the recommended daily scanning volume?
Canon specifies a maximum suggested daily scan volume of up to 9,000 scans.
What is the difference between the DR-S250N and DR-S150?
The DR-S250N is faster at 50 ppm versus 45 ppm and supports a much higher suggested daily workload of up to 9,000 scans. It also adds Canon's newer browser-based driverless scanning environment. The DR-S150, however, includes built-in Wi-Fi as well as Ethernet and USB.
Last Updated: 8 September 2026
