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New imagePROGRAF Large Format Printers, New imagePRESS Digital Presses and Future Black-and-White Digital Production Platform on Display in Boston

Boston, March 4, 2008 – At AIIM On Demand, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging and office solutions, today introduced the new imagePRESS C6000VP and imagePRESS C6000 digital presses, and imagePROGRAF iPF720 and iPF605 large format printers. In addition, the Company launched new versions of several of its popular imageWARE offerings, added offerings to its imagePRESS Workflow Solutions Program and previewed a new imagePRESS black-and-white digital production printing platform at the show.


"The large format and production printing markets have been growing tremendously over the past several years, and Canon has been a major part of that growth with its award-winning imagePROGRAF large format printers and imagePRESS line of digital presses," said Tod Pike, senior vice president and general manager, Imaging Systems Group, Canon U.S.A. "Our imagePROGRAF and imagePRESS product announcements, here at AIIM On Demand, will further expand and solidify our position in these growing markets, while our software announcements will help users realize significant value from their digital imaging investments."

Now with multiple models within its imagePRESS and imagePROGRAF line-ups, Canon now offers customers a full breadth of professional printing solutions. From the graphic design firm looking for a high quality proofing or large format solution to the commercial print environment looking for a color digital press with a level of quality and versatility that will help to differentiate his business to the in-plant establishment looking to unify their workflow, control costs and deliver a level of production excellence for both color and black-and-white, Canon has the hardware, the software and the expertise to make this all happen.

imagePRESS C6000VP/C6000 Digital Presses
Building upon the success of its revolutionary imagePRESS C7000VP digital press, Canon expanded its line of digital presses with the introduction of the imagePRESS C6000VP and imagePRESS C6000. Designed to produce the highest color image quality in the marketplace and maintain the same high durability, productivity and value of its sister model, the imagePRESS C7000VP, the imagePRESS C6000VP is capable of printing images up to 1200 X 1200 dots-per-inch (dpi) resolution with a level of quality that rivals offset printing, while maintaining its engine speed of 60 letter-sized pages-per-minute (ppm) regardless of media weight. The new imagePRESS C6000 provides entry level production environments a level of quality, speed and versatility never before available at such an attractive price point, making this press the best value in the market.

In addition, Canon introduced the Canon Perfect Binder at the show. Designed specifically for the imagePRESS digital press, the Perfect Binder makes it easy for any print provider to achieve high-quality books with no operator intervention. Also, when used with imageWARE Prepress Manager, cover creation and document layout is made simple.

Technology Preview: imagePRESS Black-and-White Digital Production Press Platform
Following the launch of the popular and much talked about imagePRESS line of color digital presses, Canon U.S.A. today provided show attendees with a preview of a new imagePRESS black-and-white production platform that is expected to be unveiled later this year. This new platform will deliver a level of quality and performance that will enable production environments to improve and expand their black-and-white offerings.

The prototype imagePRESS black-and-white production system on display in the Canon booth will be running at 135 letter-sized pages-per-minute (ppm). The future imagePRESS black-and-white digital press, designed to create professional-looking documents and on-demand perfect bound booklets, will feature a number of finishing and output options at the show.

imagePROGRAF iPF 720 and iPF 605 Large Format Printers
Expanding its line of popular large format offerings, Canon introduced two new imagePROGRAF large format printers designed for Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) applications, as well as entry-level users in general office environments. Positioned as the Company's flagship model in its line of large format printers, the new 36-inch imagePROGRAF iPF720 incorporates a built-in 80GB hard drive ideal for medium to large workgroup users who need to print large files or sets of files from multiple workstations. The new 24-inch imagePROGRAF iPF605 is an affordable solution for personal and small workgroup users producing large format technical drawings.

New Software Offerings
In addition to top-of-the-line and innovative hardware offerings, Canon provides a number of Canon-branded and third-party applications that deliver value to the end users through advanced document management, handling and delivery capabilities. At AIIM On Demand, Canon introduced the latest versions of a few of its most popular software offerings, and a third-party application using Canon's MEAP technology to help better and more easily handle documents and document management.

Canon's imageWARE Prepress Manager provides print shop operators with an easy and intuitive document make-ready tool complete with detailed page layout viewing options, page level editing control, support for variable data and the ability to export documents in PDF format complete with job ticketing settings. With the introduction of the Perfect Binder for the Canon imagePRESS C7000VP, customers utilizing imageWARE Prepress Manager can now completely automate the process of book creation easily supporting document imposition, registration marks, spine editing and binding options.

imageWARE Enterprise Management Console was developed to provide advanced automated task management, such as retrieving/distributing device settings and Address Books, rebooting devices, discovering new devices, meter collection and sending e-mail alerts. The new imageWARE Enterprise Management Console Version 2.0 provides an enhanced Installer that requires very minimal user operation during the installation process and an enhanced User Interface to simplify user interaction.

imageWARE Document Manager is a document management system that allows users to effectively manage critical business documents from the desktop to the enterprise, while Canon's imageWARE Scan Manager is an image-capture front-end that can be used with document and content management applications to perform batch scanning and production-level indexing. The newest versions, imageWARE Document Manager Version 4.1 and imageWARE Scan Manager Version 4.1, offer improved user operation features and MFP integration for efficient business workflow.

imageWARE Accounting Manager Version 5.1 expands Canon's capabilities by aiding customers in better controlling document production costs. imageWARE Accounting Manager is used in varying industry sectors, including legal, education, architectural and general business environments, to effectively track document product costs, assign costs to appropriate users, or to bill clients for document production related activities. With support for Windows Vista, SQL 2005 and enhancements in billing code functionality, imageWARE Accounting Manager Version 5.1 improves Canon's ability to meet changing customer operating environments.

PaperToOffice Pro, an application developed by Panasonic Solutions Technologies Co., Ltd., supports Canon's MEAP technology. Consisting of embedded and desktop components that convert paper documents to electronic Microsoft Office formats, PaperToOffice Pro will allow users to scan paper-based documents and select the Microsoft Office output type (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, PDF or text) directly from the interface of Canon imageRUNNER MFPs.

Latest imagePRESS Workflow Solutions Program Offerings
Through its imagePRESS Workflow Solutions Program, Canon will be offering a number of solutions and integrations that complement the imagePRESS line of digital presses. They include Printable's Web-to-print solution, FusionPro Web, to help print providers automate and streamline production processes; EFI's integrated server-based PDF workflow solution, Fiery Central, to centrally integrate workflow processes and better manage outputs; and the integration of Screen's Trueflow SE prepress production workflow application with the imagePRESS C7000VP to leverage a company's existing investment in equipment and training.

To view additional information about Canon's announcements at AIIM On Demand, please visit our Press Room.

In addition, Canon will be hosting a panel discussion at the show on Wednesday, March 5th, from 9:10 - 10:00 a.m. The session, entitled Where's the Money? From Digital Print to Mail, The Opportunity to Add Value and Grow Revenue, will be moderated by imagePRESS Essential Business Builder Mentor John Hamm. Several imagePRESS customers, including Graphix Products of Chicago, Provide of Newark, Delaware, Andrews Associates of Enfield, Conn., and NexGen of Canton, Mass., will also be on the panel.

About Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Canon U.S.A., Inc. delivers consumer, business-to-business, and industrial imaging solutions. Its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), a top patent holder of technology, ranking third overall in the U.S. in 2007†, with global revenues of $39.3 billion, is listed as one of Fortune's Most Admired Companies in America and is on the 2007 BusinessWeek list of "Top 100 Brands." To keep apprised of the latest news from Canon U.S.A., sign up for the Company's RSS news feed by visiting www.usa.canon.com/pressroom.
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† IFI Patent Intelligence Press Release, January 2008
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New MEAP Application Provides Users with Secure, Easy to Use Interface for Document Delivery from MEAP Compatible imageRUNNER and imagePRESS Solutions

BOSTON, March 4, 2008 – Taking another step in further expanding its MEAP application portfolio, Canon U.S.A., Inc. today announced the release of its Authorized Send document distribution solution.


Authorized Send is a simple to use embedded MEAP application providing users with the ability to easily scan documents for delivery via electronic mail, to network folder locations, or directly to their desktop for manipulation. In addition to providing basic document scanning and delivery, Canon's Authorized Send also requires that users authenticate themselves prior to accessing the application. As a result, the scanning feature becomes available only when the user properly authenticates to this function.

Developed within Canon's Solutions Development Center in the United States, Authorized Send is a primary example of the execution of Canon's strategy to use its MEAP platform for not only third party development activities, but also for the development of technology which has strong local market demand in the U.S. The MEAP platform also greatly reduced the time to market required to make Authorized Send available.

"Authorized Send is a great example of Canon's MEAP development initiatives and custom development activities at work," said Sam Yoshida, vice president, Enterprise Systems Division, Canon U.S.A. "Authorized Send was initiated as a custom solution for customers requiring authenticated scanning and due to increasing customer demand has now been made into a turnkey product offering within Canon's product portfolio."

By adding Authorized Send to Canon's existing portfolio of document distribution offerings, Canon will be capable of addressing an emerging market requirement for authenticated scanning without the need to also implement additional server hardware within a customer environment. The ability to integrate and authenticate to a wide variety of servers and protocols including Windows Active Directory, Novell Netware & eDirectory as well as LDAP environments will foster Canon devices' seamless integration with corporate enterprises and infrastructures.

"The fact that Authorized Send can be deployed across an enterprise environment without the need for customers to invest in added server and IT management infrastructure, makes this solution an ideal fit for customers contemplating larger secure scanning deployments," added Yoshida

Authorized Send will be available on a per device basis in single ($1,100 SRP), ten ($10,500 SRP), and 100 ($105,000) device license packages*. Canon plans to begin shipping this software in mid-March.

About Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Canon U.S.A., Inc. delivers consumer, business-to-business, and industrial imaging solutions. Its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), a top patent holder of technology, ranking third overall in the U.S. in 2007†, with global revenues of $39.3 billion, is listed as one of Fortune's Most Admired Companies in America and is on the 2007 BusinessWeek list of "Top 100 Brands." To keep apprised of the latest news from Canon U.S.A., sign up for the Company's RSS news feed by visiting http://www.usa.canon.com/pressroom.



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† IFI Patent Intelligence Press Release, January 2008

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BOSTON, March 4, 2008 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leading provider of digital imaging solutions, has added two new large format papers in two different weights for the Company's ever-expanding line of imagePROGRAF large format printers - Canon Premium Glossy Paper and Premium Satin Paper. Both new substrates will be available in light weight (200gsm) and heavy weight (280gsm) stocks. The light weight stocks provide an excellent economical option for Point-of-Purchase posters and proofing images, while the heavier stocks provide a higher-grade option for fine art and photography prints. With the addition of these four new media options, the Company's large format substrate portfolio is larger than ever before, and growing as new Canon-branded media is introduced each year. Canon will be debuting the new media at the Canon booth #1416 during the AIIM/On Demand Expo in Boston.


Canon Premium Glossy and Premium Satin Papers
Canon's new Premium Glossy and Premium Satin large format substrates are ideal for high quality photography, fine art and high-end graphics printing. Both new papers provide a high white-ness factor that is also less susceptible to light. A fluorescent whitening agent is often used to increase visual whiteness in media substrates, but fluorescent agents may react to ultraviolet rays, causing the print's white space to change drastically under different lighting conditions. Canon's new Premium Glossy and Premium Satin papers do not use these fluorescent agents and achieve their high-grade white appearance through the use of high white pulps. The new Canon substrates also incorporate Elemental Chlorine Free (ECF) pulps promoting environmental friendliness. ECF is a bleaching agent that eliminates persistent, bio-accumulative toxic substances from paper mill waste water.

Canon's Premium Glossy paper incorporates a two-layer surface structure. The top layer is a thicker resin-coated, increasing the smoothness of media surface and reducing light reflection. The smooth top surface layer reduces light diffusion (ie; fluorescent light), and enhances the natural gloss appearance of the paper. The second layer promotes ink absorption allowing the top layer to remain glossy and helps prevent ink from bleeding.

The new heavyweight 280gsm Premium Glossy and Premium Satin papers are available in 17x22 inch cut sheet and rolls from 17 inches up to 60 inches wide. The new lightweight 200gsm Premium Glossy and Premium Satin papers are available in rolls from 17 inches up to 60 inches wide. All of these new Canon papers are expected to be available in early April through authorized Canon dealers.

Postal Perfect Reply Cards
New to the Specialty Print Media Line-up, Canon introduces Postal Perfect Reply Cards - a new solution for customers looking to create customized mail pieces with a pre-populated reply cards. The new paper weight meets USPS standards so that the reply card can be dropped in any US mail box. The Canon Postal Perfect Reply Cards are approved to work on many Canon devices, including imagePRESS digital production presses and many Color imageRUNNER and imageRUNNER devices. The new cards are available in two weights both of which are acceptable for the U.S. Postal Service. In accordance with U.S. Postal Service standards which requires reply cards to be between 3.5x5 and 4.25x6 inches and at least 7pt., Canon offers the Postal Perfect Reply Cards in both 7pt. and 9pt. in order to accommodate different sized reply cards. Once printed this paper can be trimmed and scored to produce ideal reply card mailers.

Canon Postal Perfect Reply Cards are acid, chlorine and lignin free which promotes the archival quality of the media while lignin-free increases the paper's strength and allows it to remain whiter longer. These environmentally friendly papers contain 50 percent recycled fiber content with 30 percent post consumer fiber and are now currently available through authorized Canon dealers.

About Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Canon U.S.A., Inc. delivers consumer, business-to-business, and industrial imaging solutions. Its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), a top patent holder of technology, ranking third overall in the U.S. in 2007†, with global revenues of $39.3 billion, is listed as one of Fortune's Most Admired Companies in America and is on the 2007 BusinessWeek list of "Top 100 Brands." To keep apprised of the latest news from Canon U.S.A., sign up for the Company's RSS news feed by visiting http://www.usa.canon.com/pressroom.



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† IFI Patent Intelligence Press Release, January 2008

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New Versions of Popular imageWARE Prepress Manager, Enterprise Management Console, Document Manager, Scan Manager, Accounting Manager, and MEAP Supported PaperToOffice Pro Rolled Out

Boston, March 4, 2008 – Delivering value to end users through advanced document management, handling and delivery capabilities, Canon U.S.A., Inc., today launched new versions of its popular imageWARE Prepress Manager, Enterprise Management Console, Document Manager, Scan Manager and Accounting Manager at AIIM On Demand. In addition, the Company launched a version of PaperToOffice Pro that will allow users to scan paper-based documents on MEAP based imageRUNNER devices and convert the documents directly to a Microsoft Office format.


"Whether a small, medium or large organization, the better handling of document output through a total hardware and software solution can add tremendous value to one's investment in digital imaging equipment," said Dennis Amorosano, senior director, Solutions Business Development Division, Canon U.S.A. "The imageWARE line and available applications that leverage our MEAP technology have helped many organizations better and more easily handle documents, while increasing the value of their overall technology investment."

imageWARE Prepress Manager Version 1.2
Canon's imageWARE Prepress Manager provides print shop operators with an easy and intuitive document make-ready tool complete with detailed page layout viewing options, page level editing control, support for variable data and the ability to export documents in PDF format with job ticketing settings. With the introduction of the Perfect Binder for the imagePRESS C7000VP, customers utilizing imageWARE Prepress Manager can now completely automate the process of book creation easily supporting document imposition, registration marks, spine editing and binding options.

imageWARE Prepress Manager Version 1.2 has a suggested list of $9,140 for a single desktop license and is expected to ship in early April. Customers purchasing the current version of imageWARE Prepress Manager will receive a free upgrade to the newest version, once available.

imageWARE Enterprise Management Console Version 2.0
imageWARE Enterprise Management Console was developed to provide advanced automated task management, such as retrieving/distributing device settings and Address Books, rebooting devices, discovering new devices, automating meter reads, and sending e-mail alerts. The new imageWARE Enterprise Management Console Version 2.0 provides an enhanced Installer that requires very minimal user operation during the installation process and an enhanced User Interface to simplify the user interaction. With added support for capturing meters for all non-Canon (Standard MIB Compliant) devices through its Meter Capture Plug-in, Enterprise Management Console delivers one common interface for all device management needs. In addition, the latest version features a new plug-in to download fonts and color profiles directly to imageRUNNER devices.

imageWARE Enterprise Management Console ships free with all imageCLASS, imageRUNNER and imagePRESS engines. imageWARE Enterprise Management Console Version 2.0 will be available for immediate download from Canon U.S.A.'s Web site at http://www.usa.canon.com.

imageWARE Document Manager and Scan Manager Version 4.1
imageWARE Document Manager is a document management system that allows users to effectively manage critical business documents from the desktop to the enterprise, while Canon's imageWARE Scan Manager is an image-capture front-end that can be used with document and content management applications to perform batch scanning and production-level indexing. The newest versions, imageWARE Document Manager Version 4.1 and imageWARE Scan Manager Version 4.1, offer improved user operation features and MFP integration for efficient business workflow. When used in combination with Canon imageRUNNER MFPs, customers can create automated document workflows by enabling one-touch buttons on the imageRUNNER MFP display. Through this operation, moving documents from paper to digital, indexing and storage become as simple as the touch of a button.

imageWARE Document Manager and imageWARE Scan Manager Version 4.1 will begin shipping at the end of March. Customers purchasing the existing version of these products will be automatically eligible to receive free upgrades to the new version, once available.

imageWARE Accounting Manager Version 5.1
imageWARE Accounting Manager Version 5.1 expands Canon's capabilities by aiding customers in better controlling document production costs. imageWARE Accounting Manager is used in varying industry sectors, including legal, education, architectural and general business environments, to effectively track document product costs, assign costs to appropriate users, or to bill clients for document production related activities. With support for Windows Vista, SQL 2005 and enhancements in billing code functionality, imageWARE Accounting Manager Version 5.1 improves Canon's ability to meet changing customer operating environments.

imageWARE Accounting Manager Version 5.1 can be purchased in multiple server configurations and has a suggested retail price of $4,000 for a single server implementation. imageWARE Accounting Manager Version 5.1 is available for immediate shipment.

PaperToOffice Pro for Canon MEAP
PaperToOffice Pro, an application developed by Panasonic Solutions Technologies Co., Ltd., supports Canon's MEAP technology. Consisting of embedded and desktop components that convert paper documents to electronic Microsoft Office formats, PaperToOffice Pro will allow users to scan paper-based documents and select the Microsoft Office output type (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, PDF or text) directly from the interface of Canon imageRUNNER MFPs. This new MEAP product provides comprehensive capabilities in an extremely easy-to-use package, making the job of document creation simple. The PaperToOffice Pro will be available in mid-March through Canon authorized dealers and Canon Business Solutions, Inc., at a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $1,500 for the Standard Package, and $1,000 for an additional five client license.

About Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Canon U.S.A., Inc. delivers consumer, business-to-business, and industrial imaging solutions. Its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), a top patent holder of technology, ranking third overall in the U.S. in 2007†, with global revenues of $39.3 billion, is listed as one of Fortune's Most Admired Companies in America and is on the 2007 BusinessWeek list of "Top 100 Brands." To keep apprised of the latest news from Canon U.S.A., sign up for the Company's RSS news feed by visiting http://www.usa.canon.com/pressroom.



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† IFI Patent Intelligence Press Release, January 2008
Specifications, availability and prices are subject to change without notice. Actual prices are set by individual dealers and may vary.

All referenced brands and products names are the trademarks of their respective owners and are hereby acknowledged

New 24 Inch imagePROGRAF iPF605 Printer On Display In The Canon Booth At AIIM On Demand 2008

Boston, March 4, 2008 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leading provider of office imaging systems, inkjet technology and digital photography equipment, today announced the latest addition to its large format printer line-up – the 24 inch imagePROGRAF iPF605 large format printer. This iPF605 is designed to ideally support the printing needs of technical document users working with Computer-Aided Design (CAD), GIS (Geographic Information Systems), and AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) applications as well as entry-level users in general office environments.


The new Canon imagePROGRAF iPF605 printer builds on the Company's five-color dye/pigment Reactive ink system line of printers, which includes the imagePROGRAFiPF720, iPF710, iPF610 and the iPF500. The iPF605 joins the iPF610 as part of Canon's 24-inch printer portfolio, sharing much of the same advanced technology. The streamlined iPF605 prints from both roll media as well as cut sheet through the front loading manual feed. Without a cassette tray, the iPF605 printer is aimed to be an affordable solution for personal and small workgroup users producing large format technical drawings. The printer's small footprint fits nicely into a smaller work environment, while producing uncompromised print quality seen on Canon's larger printer models.

"Today's technical markets demand sharp, clear and eye-catching prints to make an impression and deliver a powerful message. The new imagePROGRAF iPF605 will print the most detailed architectural, automotive or product development design renderings accurately, sharply and precisely," said Jim Rosetta, vice president and general manager, Imaging Systems Group, Canon U.S.A.

The iPF605 offers amazing printing speed taking as little as 33 seconds* to complete an A1-sized full-density color plot (33.1 x 23.4 inches). This incredible speed is enabled by Canon's advanced PF-03 print head with 1.07 inch print swaths, and equipped with 2,560 nozzles per color (C, M, Y, K) with 5,120 nozzles for matte black. To process incoming files quickly and accurately the iPF605 printer also uses Canon's L-COA processor, found in the Company's larger printer models. Also to ensure the reliable processing of large-sized files and plots the printer is equipped with 256MB of on-board memory. The iPF605 boasts line accuracy of ±0.1%**, minimum line weight at 0.02mm***, and the maximum printing resolution of 2400x1200 dpi.

The iPF605 printer helps make large format printing easier than ever with included workflow software such as Canon's Printer Driver for Windows and Macintosh, with a Free Layout feature for host-based nesting, Real Preview for real-time viewing to allow users to modify settings "Print" is selected, and the powerful imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy feature for enlarging PDFs created by Color imageRUNNER devices. Technical drawing users can feel at ease about their software compatibility, the iPF605 printer supports the widely available HP-GL/2 and HP-RTL page description languages. Also included are AutoCAD(r) HDI Driver, Digital Photo Front-Access software for easy photo printing from digital cameras as well as the new PosterArtist Lite- Poster Creation Software.

Canon's PosterArtist Lite enables users to create and print large-format applications such as posters and banners without the need for expensive professional software. PosterArtist Lite includes QuickCopy, which turns CanoScan desktop scanners into an enlargement copier by directly linking the scanner to the printer with a touch of a button. More information on PosterArtist Lite and Canon's optional PosterArtist 2007 can be found at Canon's new web-site http://www.usa.canon.com/posterartist. This web site includes interactive software tutorials and has a downloadable trial version for users to try PosterArtist on their own computer.

The five-color dye/pigment Reactive ink system includes four highly colorfast dye ink cartridges each containing 130ml**** and two pigment-based matte black cartridges providing up to 260ml of matte black for longer uninterrupted print operation. Canon's ink formulation is designed for optimized print image quality on more than 20 types of Canon Genuine print media including bond paper such as Universal Bond, High Resolution Coated Bond for razor sharp line drawing and vivid graphic rendering, photo paper such as Glossy and Satin Photographic Paper in variety of weights for posters and presentations, and film such as Double Matte Film and Clear Film.

The imagePROGRAF iPF605 printer will be available through authorized Canon U.S.A. dealers by mid-April 2008, with a manufacturer suggested selling price of $2,295.

About Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Canon U.S.A., Inc. delivers consumer, business-to-business, and industrial imaging solutions. Its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), a top patent holder of technology, ranking third overall in the U.S. in 2007†, with global revenues of $39.3 billion, is listed as one of Fortune's Most Admired Companies in America and is on the 2007 BusinessWeek list of "Top 100 Brands." To keep apprised of the latest news from Canon U.S.A., sign up for the Company's RSS news feed by visiting http://www.usa.canon.com/pressroom.



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† IFI Patent Intelligence Press Release, January 2008

* Drawing size: 592 x 803mm (23.31" x 31.62"); plot file used: Cottage plan and elevation.dwg; paper type: Plain Paper; print mode: Draft (600dpi), Color (CAD); application: AutoCAD LT2004; CPU: Pentium 4 3.2 GHz; RAM: 1 GB; OS: Windows XP SP2; Interface: USB 2.0 Hi-Speed; Print speed (time taken to print one page) does not include data processing, data transfer, or preprinting operations.
** After user adjustment, and under the same environmental conditions. Applies to media for line drawing only.
*** Theoretical value based on data resolution
**** The printer comes with 90ml starter cartridges.

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New imagePROGRAF iPF720 Large Format Printer Includes 80GB Hard Drive For Printing Large Technical Documents From Multiple Workstations

Boston, March 4, 2008 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leading provider of office imaging systems, inkjet technology and digital photography equipment, today announced a new large format printer ideally suited for multi-user workgroups - the imagePROGRAF iPF720 large format printer. This new addition to Canon's imagePROGRAF printer line-up is designed for printing Computer-Aided Design (CAD), GIS (Geographic Information Systems), and AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) applications as well as any other technical document market. The Company will display the new imagePROGRAF iPF720 large format printer at the AIM/On Demand tradeshow in the Canon booth #1416.


Printing at 36 inches wide and built on the successful and proven-reliable iPF710 platform, the new Canon imagePROGRAF iPF720 printer is positioned as the flagship model in the Company's five-color large format printer family. Specifically targeting the large format technical document market, the new iPF720 printer incorporates a built-in 80GB hard drive ideal for medium to large workgroup users who need to print large files or sets of files from multiple workstations.

The addition of the large-capacity hard drive gives multiple users the ability to share a printer efficiently, allowing plots to be queued at the printer freeing up the host computer memory. The iPF720 printer not only accommodates multiple users who are accustomed to using hard-disk equipped workgroup printers, but also provides next-generation technology with blazingly fast printing speed at less than one minute (55 seconds*) to print an A0-sized full-density color plot (33.1 x 46.8 inches), 1200dpi high resolution printing with 0.02mm minimum line width**, precise ±0.1% line accuracy***, and a large printing area with only 3mm of margins all around with roll feed paper.

"Large format printing and plotting requires specific tools, and compatibility to ideally sync with existing workflows, all while keeping print costs to a minimum and still producing stunning and accurate prints. It is with these customer interests in mind that we are proud to introduce the imagePROGRAF iPF720 large format printer," said Jim Rosetta, vice president and general manager, Imaging Systems Group, Canon U.S.A.

In addition, its small footprint (less than 60 inches wide) allows the user to replace the existing 36-inch wide printer without rearranging the office layout. Designed specifically with CAD, GIS and AEC users in mind, the iPF720 printer supports HP-GL/2 and HP-RTL page description languages to ensure compatibility with virtually any technical document applications. The printer comes with the AutoCAD® imagePROGRAF HDI Driver (Windows only) and imagePROGRAF Printer Driver compatible with both Windows and Macintosh. The printer driver includes such innovative features as Free Layout which enables nesting of several smaller drawings or documents on a larger sheet. This feature saves both paper and the effort to lay them out manually.

After selecting "Print," the software's Real Preview feature provides the ability to modify print settings for last-minute adjustments or to correct potential layout errors through a real-time preview window. Additionally, the imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy feature lets users create a hot folder on their desktop to enlarge and print single- and multiple-page PDF documents created by Color imageRUNNER devices directly to the imagePROGRAF printer. This feature also works by dragging and dropping PDF files into the designated hot folder for enlarged printing.

As with the iPF710, the iPF720 printer includes an Economy Print Mode to produce draft prints on select media while significantly reducing the total ink consumption. This mode is ideal for producing quick check plots while minimizing the cost per print. The Economy Print Mode, Enlargement Copy and Real Preview features are all supported on both Windows and Macintosh operating systems.

PosterArtist Lite
The iPF720 printer comes bundled with Canon's new PosterArtist Lite - an easy to use poster creation software. PosterArtist Lite gives users the ability to quickly and easily create professional large format prints without a complicated poster-making process. Users simply follow the program's four easy steps to create professional looking posters for in-house announcements, presentations, signs or banners. The PosterArtist QuickCopy feature transforms a user's CanoScan desktop scanner into an enlargement copier, allowing letter-sized flyers and documents to be quickly printed to full-size posters with a touch of a button. A built-in weblink feature connects PosterArtist Lite users directly to the PosterArtist website at http://www.usa.canon.com/posterartist for useful hints and tips, as well as free content downloads. For those with more demanding poster creation needs, Canon offers PosterArtist 2007 as an option, with more advanced features including more poster templates and royalty-free photos and clip art, Auto Design, Variable Data Printing, and advanced image editing features.

The five-color dye/pigment Reactive ink system includes four highly colorfast dye ink cartridges each containing 130ml**** and two 130ml cartridges of pigment-based matte black for longer uninterrupted print operation. Canon's ink formulation is designed for optimized print image quality on more than 20 types of Canon Genuine print media including bond paper such as Universal Bond, High Resolution Coated Bond for razor sharp line drawing and vivid graphic rendering, photo paper such as Glossy and Satin Photographic Paper in variety of weights for posters and presentations, and film such as Double Matte Film and Clear Film.

The imagePROGRAF iPF720 printer will be available through authorized Canon U.S.A. dealers in late April 2008, with a manufacturer suggested selling price of $5,395.

About Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Canon U.S.A., Inc. delivers consumer, business-to-business, and industrial imaging solutions. Its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), a top patent holder of technology, ranking third overall in the U.S. in 2007†, with global revenues of $39.3 billion, is listed as one of Fortune's Most Admired Companies in America and is on the 2007 BusinessWeek list of "Top 100 Brands." To keep apprised of the latest news from Canon U.S.A., sign up for the Company's RSS news feed by visiting http://www.usa.canon.com/pressroom.

New Canon imagePRESS Devices Bring Affordable Digital Print Technology to Broad Range of Production Print Environments

Boston, March 4, 2008 – Building upon the success of its revolutionary imagePRESS C7000VP digital press, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in document imaging and office solutions, today expanded its line of digital presses with the introduction of the new imagePRESS C6000VP and imagePRESS C6000 models at AIIM On Demand in Boston.


Designed to produce the highest color image quality in the marketplace and maintain the same high durability, productivity and value of its sister model, the imagePRESS C7000VP, the imagePRESS C6000VP is capable of printing images up to 1200 X 1200 dots-per-inch (dpi) resolution with a level of quality that rivals offset printing, while maintaining its engine speed of 60 letter-sized pages-per-minute (ppm) regardless of media weight. The new imagePRESS C6000 provides entry level production environments a level of quality, speed and versatility never before available at such an attractive price point, making this press the best value in the market.

"Since its launch in June 2007, the imagePRESS C7000VP has set the standard for color image quality and productivity in the digital production print market," said Janet Cain, senior director, Production Systems, Canon U.S.A. "The new imagePRESS C6000VP/C6000 continues that tradition of high-end performance and reliability delivered by the original imagePRESS device at a price point that will expand our reach and meet the needs of a wider array of production customers."

To complement the new imagePRESS C6000VP and imagePRESS C6000, as well the imagePRESS C7000VP, Canon also introduced several new print controllers for the imagePRESS line. The new imagePRESS Server A3100 and A2100 Print Controllers are designed help print providers achieve greater color control, superior image and quality versatility in both Windows and Mac environments. The combination of the imagePRESS Server A1100 and the new imagePRESS C6000 represents one of the best values in the market, giving users access to technology that may have previously been out of reach financially.

In addition, to help print providers expand their ability to offer value-added services and realize additional revenue opportunities from short-run/on demand book printing using the imagePRESS digital press, Canon today introduced the Canon Perfect Binder. Designed specifically for the imagePRESS digital press, the Perfect Binder offers very simple operation, making it easy for any print provider to achieve high-quality books with no operator intervention. Also, when used with imageWARE Prepress Manager, cover creation and document layout is made simple.

The imagePRESS C6000VP and imagePRESS C6000 models will be available immediately through Canon authorized dealers and Canon Business Solutions, Inc., at a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $155,000 and $99,000, respectively.

Canon imagePRESS: Changing the World of Digital Color Printing
Revolutionizing digital production printing, the imagePRESS line of digital presses affordably delivers the look and feel of offset print for short-run and production color applications. The imagePRESS line of devices includes the imagePRESS C7000VP, C6000VP and the C6000, as well as the imagePRESS C1 digital printer.

Representing the largest R&D investment in Canon's history, the imagePRESS line has been impressing print providers and customers across the country with its color management, consistent color output and fast turnaround time.

In addition to its revolutionary production devices, Canon offers a number of hardware and software applications and tools as part of a total digital production solution. Canon's imagePRESS Workflow Solutions Program is a collection of Canon-branded and third-party hardware and software solutions that focus on key workflows in production printing environments to maximize efficiencies, and help printers build solutions and grow a profitable digital business.

Canon has also introduced the imagePRESS Essential Business Builder program to complement the use of the imagePRESS devices. The program is a comprehensive tool set, including the recently launched on-site mentoring services component, created to help printers develop the right "go-to-market" strategy for their new imagePRESS digital press and help them become value-added solutions providers.

About Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Canon U.S.A., Inc. delivers consumer, business-to-business, and industrial imaging solutions. Its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), a top patent holder of technology, ranking third overall in the U.S. in 2007†, with global revenues of $39.3 billion, is listed as one of Fortune's Most Admired Companies in America and is on the 2007 BusinessWeek list of "Top 100 Brands." To keep apprised of the latest news from Canon U.S.A., sign up for the Company's RSS news feed by visiting http://www.usa.canon.com/pressroom.



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† IFI Patent Intelligence Press Release, January 2008

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New imagePROGRAF Large Format Printers, New imagePRESS Digital Presses and Future Black-and-White Digital Production Platform on Display in Boston

Boston, March 4, 2008 – At AIIM On Demand, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging and office solutions, today introduced the new imagePRESS C6000VP and imagePRESS C6000 digital presses, and imagePROGRAF iPF720 and iPF605 large format printers. In addition, the Company launched new versions of several of its popular imageWARE offerings, added offerings to its imagePRESS Workflow Solutions Program and previewed a new imagePRESS black-and-white digital production printing platform at the show.


"The large format and production printing markets have been growing tremendously over the past several years, and Canon has been a major part of that growth with its award-winning imagePROGRAF large format printers and imagePRESS line of digital presses," said Tod Pike, senior vice president and general manager, Imaging Systems Group, Canon U.S.A. "Our imagePROGRAF and imagePRESS product announcements, here at AIIM On Demand, will further expand and solidify our position in these growing markets, while our software announcements will help users realize significant value from their digital imaging investments."

Now with multiple models within its imagePRESS and imagePROGRAF line-ups, Canon now offers customers a full breadth of professional printing solutions. From the graphic design firm looking for a high quality proofing or large format solution to the commercial print environment looking for a color digital press with a level of quality and versatility that will help to differentiate his business to the in-plant establishment looking to unify their workflow, control costs and deliver a level of production excellence for both color and black-and-white, Canon has the hardware, the software and the expertise to make this all happen.

imagePRESS C6000VP/C6000 Digital Presses
Building upon the success of its revolutionary imagePRESS C7000VP digital press, Canon expanded its line of digital presses with the introduction of the imagePRESS C6000VP and imagePRESS C6000. Designed to produce the highest color image quality in the marketplace and maintain the same high durability, productivity and value of its sister model, the imagePRESS C7000VP, the imagePRESS C6000VP is capable of printing images up to 1200 X 1200 dots-per-inch (dpi) resolution with a level of quality that rivals offset printing, while maintaining its engine speed of 60 letter-sized pages-per-minute (ppm) regardless of media weight. The new imagePRESS C6000 provides entry level production environments a level of quality, speed and versatility never before available at such an attractive price point, making this press the best value in the market.

In addition, Canon introduced the Canon Perfect Binder at the show. Designed specifically for the imagePRESS digital press, the Perfect Binder makes it easy for any print provider to achieve high-quality books with no operator intervention. Also, when used with imageWARE Prepress Manager, cover creation and document layout is made simple.

Technology Preview: imagePRESS Black-and-White Digital Production Press Platform
Following the launch of the popular and much talked about imagePRESS line of color digital presses, Canon U.S.A. today provided show attendees with a preview of a new imagePRESS black-and-white production platform that is expected to be unveiled later this year. This new platform will deliver a level of quality and performance that will enable production environments to improve and expand their black-and-white offerings.

The prototype imagePRESS black-and-white production system on display in the Canon booth will be running at 135 letter-sized pages-per-minute (ppm). The future imagePRESS black-and-white digital press, designed to create professional-looking documents and on-demand perfect bound booklets, will feature a number of finishing and output options at the show.

imagePROGRAF iPF 720 and iPF 605 Large Format Printers
Expanding its line of popular large format offerings, Canon introduced two new imagePROGRAF large format printers designed for Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) applications, as well as entry-level users in general office environments. Positioned as the Company's flagship model in its line of large format printers, the new 36-inch imagePROGRAF iPF720 incorporates a built-in 80GB hard drive ideal for medium to large workgroup users who need to print large files or sets of files from multiple workstations. The new 24-inch imagePROGRAF iPF605 is an affordable solution for personal and small workgroup users producing large format technical drawings.

New Software Offerings
In addition to top-of-the-line and innovative hardware offerings, Canon provides a number of Canon-branded and third-party applications that deliver value to the end users through advanced document management, handling and delivery capabilities. At AIIM On Demand, Canon introduced the latest versions of a few of its most popular software offerings, and a third-party application using Canon's MEAP technology to help better and more easily handle documents and document management.

Canon's imageWARE Prepress Manager provides print shop operators with an easy and intuitive document make-ready tool complete with detailed page layout viewing options, page level editing control, support for variable data and the ability to export documents in PDF format complete with job ticketing settings. With the introduction of the Perfect Binder for the Canon imagePRESS C7000VP, customers utilizing imageWARE Prepress Manager can now completely automate the process of book creation easily supporting document imposition, registration marks, spine editing and binding options.

imageWARE Enterprise Management Console was developed to provide advanced automated task management, such as retrieving/distributing device settings and Address Books, rebooting devices, discovering new devices, meter collection and sending e-mail alerts. The new imageWARE Enterprise Management Console Version 2.0 provides an enhanced Installer that requires very minimal user operation during the installation process and an enhanced User Interface to simplify user interaction.

imageWARE Document Manager is a document management system that allows users to effectively manage critical business documents from the desktop to the enterprise, while Canon's imageWARE Scan Manager is an image-capture front-end that can be used with document and content management applications to perform batch scanning and production-level indexing. The newest versions, imageWARE Document Manager Version 4.1 and imageWARE Scan Manager Version 4.1, offer improved user operation features and MFP integration for efficient business workflow.

imageWARE Accounting Manager Version 5.1 expands Canon's capabilities by aiding customers in better controlling document production costs. imageWARE Accounting Manager is used in varying industry sectors, including legal, education, architectural and general business environments, to effectively track document product costs, assign costs to appropriate users, or to bill clients for document production related activities. With support for Windows Vista, SQL 2005 and enhancements in billing code functionality, imageWARE Accounting Manager Version 5.1 improves Canon's ability to meet changing customer operating environments.

PaperToOffice Pro, an application developed by Panasonic Solutions Technologies Co., Ltd., supports Canon's MEAP technology. Consisting of embedded and desktop components that convert paper documents to electronic Microsoft Office formats, PaperToOffice Pro will allow users to scan paper-based documents and select the Microsoft Office output type (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, PDF or text) directly from the interface of Canon imageRUNNER MFPs.

Latest imagePRESS Workflow Solutions Program Offerings
Through its imagePRESS Workflow Solutions Program, Canon will be offering a number of solutions and integrations that complement the imagePRESS line of digital presses. They include Printable's Web-to-print solution, FusionPro Web, to help print providers automate and streamline production processes; EFI's integrated server-based PDF workflow solution, Fiery Central, to centrally integrate workflow processes and better manage outputs; and the integration of Screen's Trueflow SE prepress production workflow application with the imagePRESS C7000VP to leverage a company's existing investment in equipment and training.

To view additional information about Canon's announcements at AIIM On Demand, please visit our Press Room.

In addition, Canon will be hosting a panel discussion at the show on Wednesday, March 5th, from 9:10 - 10:00 a.m. The session, entitled Where's the Money? From Digital Print to Mail, The Opportunity to Add Value and Grow Revenue, will be moderated by imagePRESS Essential Business Builder Mentor John Hamm. Several imagePRESS customers, including Graphix Products of Chicago, Provide of Newark, Delaware, Andrews Associates of Enfield, Conn., and NexGen of Canton, Mass., will also be on the panel.

About Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Canon U.S.A., Inc. delivers consumer, business-to-business, and industrial imaging solutions. Its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), a top patent holder of technology, ranking third overall in the U.S. in 2007†, with global revenues of $39.3 billion, is listed as one of Fortune's Most Admired Companies in America and is on the 2007 BusinessWeek list of "Top 100 Brands." To keep apprised of the latest news from Canon U.S.A., sign up for the Company's RSS news feed by visiting http://www.usa.canon.com/pressroom.



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† IFI Patent Intelligence Press Release, January 2008
Specifications, availability and prices are subject to change without notice. Actual prices are set by individual dealers and may vary.

All referenced brands and products names are the trademarks of their respective owners and are hereby acknowledged.