What does CIS stand for?

The 2020D FB includes a large capacity 150-sheet automatic document feeder and a contact image sensor (CIS) that can scan double-sided documents while they are fed through the scanner.

One other important piece of buying advice: Some low-end scanners use an inferior type of electronic eye called a Contact Image Sensor, or CIS.

The DR-7550C captures images and text with clarity using three-line Contact Image Sensors at up to 600 dots-per-inch optical resolution, and incorporates a dust-free shading mechanism for exceptional image quality.

The Canon DR-9050C captures images and text with clarity using three-line Contact Image Sensors at up to 600 dots-per-inch optical resolution, and incorporates a dust-free shading mechanism for exceptional image quality.

In order to maintain the integrity and quality of scanned documents without forfeiting scanning speeds, the new scanner includes features such as advanced three-line contact image sensor (CIS) technology, Bleed-Through Prevention/Background Removal, Moire Reduction, as well as Sensor Shading Mechanisms to produce precise, high-quality images.

With the need for fast, reliable and precise production scanners continuing to expand, the Canon DR-9050C/7550C/6050C scanners capture fine print and other small details with exceptional clarity using three-line Contact Image Sensors (CIS) at up to 600 dots-per-inch (dpi) optical resolution and incorporate a dust-free shading mechanism for outstanding image quality.

032" for scanning ID cards and other documents, straight through document path and clamshell design for trouble free operation and ease of contact image sensor cleaning, check defacing option, and a small footprint.

032" for scanning ID cards and other documents, straight through document path and clamshell design for trouble free operation and ease of contact image sensor cleaning, check defacing option, and a small footprint.