Canon imageFORMULA DR-M260: high-volume desktop scanning at 60ppm
60ppm / 120ipm duplex90-sheet ADF7,500-13,000 scans/day5-line LCD panel
The Canon imageFORMULA DR-M260 is an A4 duplex document scanner that scans both sides at 60 pages (120 images) per minute from a 90-sheet feeder, built for back offices, legal and accounting teams with heavy daily volumes. Canon's on-board DR processor handles image clean-up inside the scanner, so speed holds even with deskew, colour detection and blank-page removal switched on. It takes a very wide range of media, from 27 g/m2 thin paper to 413 g/m2 card, plus plastic cards and long documents up to 5,588 mm, and a five-line LCD panel lets users pick jobs at the scanner. Bundled Tungsten VRS improves image quality automatically on difficult originals, and Tungsten Power PDF lets users edit, combine and annotate the PDFs they create. The scanner supports SharePoint as a destination through Canon's software, and MultiStream can output a colour and a black-and-white file of the same page in one pass. With trays closed it occupies 285 x 180 mm, compact for a 60ppm scanner. Who is it for? Back-office teams, law firms, accounting practices, insurers and archive projects that scan continuously during the day, and service bureaus digitising client records. It suits a dedicated scanning workstation where one operator feeds large prepared batches, and its media range means fewer pages have to be set aside for a flatbed. The 90-sheet feeder also means fewer reloads per hour than 60 or 75-sheet models. Set-up is standard for a USB production scanner: install the driver and CaptureOnTouch Pro, connect power and USB 3.1, and build jobs on the LCD panel for your main document types.
Before you order: The DR-M260 connects by USB 3.1 Gen1 to a Windows computer; Canon's bundled drivers and software are Windows-based. Network use needs Canon's optional NA10 or WA10 network adapter.
What's in the Box
- Canon imageFORMULA DR-M260 scanner
- AC adapter
- Power cord
- USB cable (Type A / Type B)
- Feed tray
- Setup guide
- Setup disc
What It Means in Practice
- A 90-sheet A4 stack in duplex takes about a minute and a half, so backlog digitisation projects move quickly.
- The 7,500-13,000 scans per day rating means it is built for continuous use across a full working day.
- Card stock up to 413 g/m2 feeds without a carrier, useful for files with dividers, folders and covers.
- Ultrasonic double-feed detection with a release button lets you approve a stuck-together page intentionally, such as a sticky note, without restarting.
- Barcode and patch-code batch separation splits a big stack into separate files automatically.
What Will Not Work
- No built-in network or Wi-Fi; that needs the optional NA10 or WA10 adapter.
- No flatbed for bound books; add the Flatbed Scanner Unit 102 (A4) or 202 (A3).
- No A3 through the feeder: maximum width is 216 mm.
- No Mac software in Canon's bundled list.
- A computer must be running for each scan; it is not a walk-up network device without the optional adapter.
Key Features
DR processor
Image processing runs on the scanner, keeping full speed with clean-up functions enabled.
Wide media range
27-413 g/m2 paper, plastic cards up to 1.4 mm, passports up to 6 mm with the carrier sheet and long documents up to 5,588 mm.
Bundled software
ISIS/TWAIN driver, CaptureOnTouch Pro, Tungsten VRS and Tungsten Power PDF are included.
Batch automation
Barcode/2D code recognition, blank-page or patch-code batch separation and MultiStream output reduce manual sorting.
Technical Specifications
| Identification |
| Part Number |
2405C003 |
| EAN/GTIN |
4528472107707 |
| Model |
imageFORMULA DR-M260 |
| Brand |
Canon |
| Scanning |
| Type |
Desktop sheet-fed duplex scanner |
| Sensor |
CMOS CIS 1-line, RGB LED |
| Optical Resolution |
600 dpi |
| Output Resolution |
150-600 dpi |
| Speed |
60ppm / 120ipm colour and mono |
| Daily Volume |
7,500-13,000 scans/day |
| Double Feed Detection |
Ultrasonic, with double feed release |
| Paper Handling |
| ADF Capacity |
90 sheets (A4, 80 g/m2) |
| Document Width |
50-216 mm |
| Document Length |
54-356 mm, long mode up to 5,588 mm |
| Paper Weight |
27-413 g/m2 |
| Plastic Cards |
54 x 86 mm, under 1.4 mm |
| Passport |
Up to 6 mm with carrier sheet |
| Connectivity & Software |
| Interface |
USB 3.1 Gen1 |
| Control Panel |
5-line LCD |
| Bundled Software (Windows) |
ISIS/TWAIN driver, CaptureOnTouch Pro, Tungsten VRS, Tungsten Power PDF |
| Supported OS (manual) |
Windows 7 SP1, 8.1, 10, Server 2008 R2 / 2012 R2 / 2016 |
| Network Option |
NA10 or WA10 network adapter |
| Physical & Power |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) |
285 x 180 x 178 mm closed, 285 x 254 x 231 mm open |
| Weight |
Approx. 3.6 kg |
| Power |
AC 100-240V, 50/60 Hz |
| Consumption |
23W or less scanning, 1.4W or less sleep, 0.1W or less off |
| Options |
Flatbed Scanner Unit 102 (A4), 202 (A3), NA10 / WA10 network adapter |
| Warranty |
| Warranty |
1-Year Warranty (Singular) |
| Manufacturer Term |
Standard manufacturer warranty — claims handled through Singular |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can it be shared on the network?
Yes, with Canon's optional NA10 or WA10 network adapter; without it, it works over USB with one computer.
How is it different from the DR-M160II?
Same 60ppm speed, but the DR-M260 has a 90-sheet feeder (vs 75), handles heavier card (413 vs 209 g/m2), has USB 3.1 and an LCD panel.
Can it scan passports?
Yes, up to 6 mm thick using the optional passport carrier sheet.
What wears out?
Feed rollers wear with use. Canon sells an Exchange Roller Kit for this model; replacing it when misfeeds start to appear restores reliable feeding, and we can supply it.
Singular Expert Insight · Buyer's Guide
The DR-M260 is the one to choose when scanning is a daily production task rather than an occasional job; the heavier-media range and on-board processing are what you pay for over the DR-M160II. For archive projects, plan storage early:
a NAS keeps shared scans backed up. If you plan to run it near its upper duty rating every day, budget for a spare roller kit from the start.
✓ Buy it if Buy it if your team scans thousands of pages a day, including card stock and mixed media.
✕ Skip it if Skip it if you scan a few hundred pages a day; the DR-M140II or DR-C230 is enough.
→ Also consider Also consider the Canon imageFORMULA DR-M160II for the same speed with a smaller feeder.
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