Comparison guide

Canon imageFORMULA R40 vs Epson Perfection V39 II: which should you choose?

Canon imageFORMULA R40 and Epson Perfection V39 II compared under one framework. One recorded specification difference is ADF capacity: 60 sheets on the Canon imageFORMULA R40 against 0 sheets on the Epson Perfection V39 II. Specifications and their sources are recorded alongside.

Published: 2026-08-22 · Updated: 2026-09-21

Canon imageFORMULA R40 and Epson Perfection V39 II product comparison image
Canon imageFORMULA R40 and Epson Perfection V39 II product comparison image

Scanners verdict

Undocumented scoring basis · overall score and upgrade ranking withheld. The table records stored representative configurations; confirm the configuration and price on the merchant page before buying.

  • Canon imageFORMULA R40: A USB document scanner with 40ppm/80ipm mono, a 60-sheet ADF, and ultrasonic double-feed detection.
  • Epson Perfection V39 II: A USB-powered flatbed with 4,800dpi optical resolution, photo restoration, and an upright stand.
  • Undocumented quality and performance advantages are not ranked
  • Specification field coverage (not accuracy): 100%

Choosing between Canon imageFORMULA R40 and Epson Perfection V39 II starts with the real use case and the problem to solve, not with which product is newer. No independent laboratory test is implied.

Core specifications on one baseline

Canon imageFORMULA R40 and Epson Perfection V39 II core specification comparison
ItemCanon imageFORMULA R40Epson Perfection V39 IIDelta
Scanner typeOne-pass duplex sheet-feed
Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded
A4 flatbed photo and document
Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded
Different
Optical resolution600 dpi
Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded
4800 dpi
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+240%
Simplex speed40 ppm
Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded
6 ppm
Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded
-85%
Duplex speed80 ipm
Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded
0 ipm
Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded
-100%
ADF capacity60 sheets
Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded
0 sheets
Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded
-100%
One-pass duplexYes
Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded
No
Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded
Different
Maximum documentA4/Letter; long document up to 118 in
Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded
A4/Letter 8.5 x 11.7 in
Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded
Different
InterfacesUSB 2.0
Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded
USB 2.0 bus power
Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded
Different
ColorWhiteBlackDifferent
RegionKRKRSame
Model Code4229C001B11B268201Different

16 of the 22 values in this table carry a source. The rest have no source on record, which is not the same as being wrong.

How to read Same, Different, No data, Unverified and Not applicable is documented on the configuration-level specification screen. If a condition you require is unknown, withhold the decision and match the exact model, sales region and configuration against the sources on that screen.

Differences recorded in the table

4 fields can be ranked on the same basis, listed by weight.

  • ADF capacity · Canon imageFORMULA R40 60 sheets, Epson Perfection V39 II 0 sheets (-100%)
  • Duplex speed · Canon imageFORMULA R40 80 ipm, Epson Perfection V39 II 0 ipm (-100%)
  • Optical resolution · Epson Perfection V39 II 4800 dpi, Canon imageFORMULA R40 600 dpi (+240%)
  • Simplex speed · Canon imageFORMULA R40 40 ppm, Epson Perfection V39 II 6 ppm (-85%)

The decision axes and the checking order for the whole category are on the Scanners comparison page.

The two products this comparison names

Match the listing against these models first. The recorded-field count is catalogue completeness, not product quality.

  • Canon imageFORMULA R40 · Canon · model number 4229C001 · released 2019 · recorded fields 11/11
  • Epson Perfection V39 II · Epson · model number B11B268201 · released 2023 · recorded fields 11/11

Fields the two products share

1 recorded field holds the same value for both stored representative configurations, so nothing in this list separates them.

  • Region · KR

Who should choose Canon imageFORMULA R40

Canon imageFORMULA R40 leads the table on ADF capacity, Duplex speed, Simplex speed. A USB document scanner with 40ppm/80ipm mono, a 60-sheet ADF, and ultrasonic double-feed detection.

Who should choose Epson Perfection V39 II

Epson Perfection V39 II leads the table on Optical resolution. A USB-powered flatbed with 4,800dpi optical resolution, photo restoration, and an upright stand.

How to read price and purchase availability

No merchant link is shown: neither product has an approved listing whose name and configuration match the catalogue, and AsKrs does not guess a destination.

  • Canon imageFORMULA R40 · No verified purchase link currently available
  • Epson Perfection V39 II · No verified purchase link currently available

This comparison is built from published specifications and stored representative configurations. The use context, configuration checks, switching costs, and the scope and limits for Scanners are documented on the Scanners comparison page.

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