New Products from Canon

Canon Launches High-Light-Output Education Projector
By David Nagel
07/21/09


Canon has introduced a new high-light-output projector for education settings, the LV-7275 Multimedia Projector, which also offers wired network connectivity.

The new LV-7275 Multimedia Projector offers native XGA (1,024 x 768) resolution, a contrast ratio of 500:1, and a brightness of 2,600 lumens. It's designed to project images up to 300 inches (diagonal) and supports throw distances from 2.62 feet to 37 feet.

Other features include:

±30 degree auto and manual vertical keystone correction;
1.2x manual zoom;
Component, DVI-I, and RGB/composite inputs;
Analog RGB out;
Built-in 7-watt speaker; and
LAN connectivity via RJ-45.
The Canon LV-7275 Multimedia Projector is expected to be released in August. It will sell for $999. Further information can be found here.

Canon U.S.A. on Monday announced its ImageClass D1100 series desktop black and white printers. The four new devices are going on sale in April. The D1120, D1150, D1170 and D1180 will cost US$600, $700, $900 and $1000 respectively.

ImageClass D1150The new Imageclass D1100 line is aimed at workgroups, small businesses and home offices looking for desktop copier/printers. All of the new devices share some common traits: Duplex print and copy speeds of up to 30 pages per minute (ppm), and first print and copy pages in eight seconds. A 500-sheet front loading paper cassette and a 50-sheet multipurpose tray come standard, and each can copy and scan double-sided pages of up to 8.5 x 14 inches from the duplex automatic document feeder, or directly on the glass. Each device also features a USB 2.0 port and Ethernet ports and are Mac and PC-compatible.

The D1150, D1170 and D1180 feature 33.6 Kbps Super G3 fax capabilities and network PC faxing. The D1170 and D1180 add the ability to send documents through e-mail, SMB and USB memory, and the D1180 adds PCL 5e/6 support.

An optional 500-sheet cassette tray is available for $200.

Canon launched a new b/w laser MFP, the imageRUNNER 5050N offering:
- 50ppm top speed
- Base MSRP of $14,000
- Built-in print controller includes PCL print driver, 40GB hard drive and 1GB RAM
- Optional PostScript print driver for $900
- Supports MEAP, allowing for embedded software applications
- $1000 for Web Access, allowing surfing of Internet on control panel
- $325 for hard drive data erase kit
- $1100 Universal Send option required for scanning
- $900 for searchable PDF scanning
- $900 for PDF scan encryption
- $1000 for fax board
- Optional $7950 EFI Fiery print controller
- Two 550 sheet paper drawers, two 1500 sheet letter drawers and 50 sheet bypass standard
- 100 sheet document feeder with top scan speed of 65opm
- $3000 for side mount 3500 sheet paper deck
- $3000 for multiposition stapling finisher, staples 50 sheets
- $5300 for booklet making finisher
- $850 for hole punch kit
- $2200 for cover insertion unit
- $8000 for cover inserter/paper fold unit
- Uses ceramic amorphous silicon drum with life of 3 million pages ($1630 to replace if scratched)
- 48,000 page yield for black toner

Canon promotes print savings through new uniFLOW Output Manager 4.0

Canon Europe, world leader in imaging solutions, has announced the latest version of its leading print management system, uniFLOW Output Manager 4.0. Developed by NT-Ware, uniFLOW OM 4.0 allows businesses to save money through efficient print processes, while also granting greater control over print security.

For the first time, users can print to a PCL or Postscript device from a single universal printer driver, eliminating potentially expensive administrative costs. uniFLOW OM 4.0’s My Print Anywhere function enables users to send a job to print without worrying whether the device is PCL or Postscript. Employees will not waste valuable time re-sending incorrect jobs as the new universal driver manages the output conversion.

uniFLOW OM 4.0 also enables businesses to be more efficient in the way that they print. Users can walk up to a multifunctional device and print their documents through a secure central server. Users can also preview print jobs, amend the number of copies required, change the finishing options and select alternative ink options (i.e. colour or black-and-white) at Canon multifunctional devices. In this way, users can save time, as they do not need to return to their workstation to re-send their print jobs.

uniFLOW OM 4.0 also features a pop-up tool which calculates the cost of each print job and identifies an alternative device which will process the job at a lower cost. This information enables users to gain a greater understanding of the cost of printing, and to select the most appropriate and cost-effective print device for that particular job.

uniFLOW OM 4.0 also offers integration with eCopy®, the leading suite of document management software. eCopy® users can also manage their output through a familiar interface, promoting ease of use. Print jobs held on the server can be viewed, released or deleted through the additional eCopy connector, eCopy Secure Print Client.

Further information on all Canon product lines is available at http://www.avantech.

Canon announced the latest addition - the monochrome, multifunction 5050n - to its imageRunner line of printers today.

The new imageRunner 5050n features Canon’s next generation imageCHIP system, print speeds up to 50 pages per minute and scanning speeds up to 65 images per minute.

Targeted at businesses who want high volume quickly, the 5050n is equipped with standard network capability, a duplexing automatic document feeder, Printer Control Language (PCL) and Canon’s proprietary Ultra Fast Rendering II (UFR II).

For businesses that use PostScript 3, there is an optional PS Printer Kit-R1.

The imageRunner 5050n also allows users to add pre-printed color or black-and-white covers and the capability to Z-fold up to 11” x 17” paper sizes with their document insertion/folding unit.

The printer is set up with a number of security features including the Access Management System (AMS) that sets restrictions and only allows access to assigned groups. It is also Energy Star certified.

The imageRunner 5050n is available now and will retail for $14,000.

Canon U.S.A. Enhances Workgroup Communications With New Desktop imageRUNNER 1025 Series

New Multifunction Printer Offers Compact Solution with Advanced Distribution Capabilities

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., December 1, 2008 – Leading the charge to address the evolving needs of the small-business market and workgroup environments, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in document imaging and office solutions, today announced a new series of monochrome imageRUNNER multifunctional (MFP) systems - the imageRUNNER 1025/1025N/1025iF models. Adding new levels of efficiency and image quality to Canon's array of laser-based MFP offerings, the new series will replace the imageRUNNER 1023 series, as the next generation of desktop environment solutions from Canon.


The imageRUNNER 1025 Series offers capabilities suited to meet diverse document management demands by delivering monochrome digital copying and high-quality laser printing, color scanning and powerful document distribution. Additionally, all models operate up to 25 pages-per-minute* (ppm) based on letter-sized output and print images at up to an enhanced 1200 x 600 dots-per-inch (dpi) resolution.

"Organizations both large and small are always looking for more versatile, compact printing and imaging solutions that maintain high-quality results and product longevity," stated Sam Yoshida, vice president and general manager, Canon U.S.A. "As a result, Canon felt it was important to take its proven enterprise technology one step further by adding advanced applications and networking tools to ease the burden on users managing output and networking devices. With these additions, Canon has an all-in-one solution that maximizes space and extends the ability to communicate effectively and efficiently within the office."

Continuing to offer the robust capabilities of the earlier generation imageRUNNER 1023 Series, the Canon imageRUNNER 1025 Series has expanded distribution options that enable documents to be sent to multiple destinations in popular file formats - thereby reducing organizational and administrative burdens and accelerating communication between users. Also available is the flexibility to configure particular models to help attain greater levels of productivity with new business communications applications. The imageRUNNER 1025iF model features a control panel that allows users to access multiple image and document editing options, including the ability to minimize file sizes and reduce network traffic jams. Further streamlining the overall workflow process, the imageRUNNER 1025iF model comes equipped with a Super G3 fax technology** for efficient transmission speeds, an advanced memory capacity of 256MB RAM, and both the 1025iF and 1025N boast 50-Sheet Duplex Auto Document Feeders.

The ENERGY STAR qualified imageRUNNER 1025 Series will be available immediately through Canon authorized dealers and Canon Business Solutions, at a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $1,500 for the imageRUNNER 1025 model, $2,000 for the imageRUNNER 1025N model and $2,400 for the imageRUNNER 1025iF model.I

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, ranked 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 2008 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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Wednesday, October 1, 2008
imageRUNNER C1022 unveiled
Wow, and finally an A3 (no 11x17) from Canon!! Price is competetive for the speed range, the inside seems like they took an existing color laser printer engine and married a scanner to the top. So, not a new engine, but a really cool scanner attachment on top. It looks sweet and will probably sell very well.



Canon Unveils the Color imageRUNNER C1022 Series. Canon unveils the new sleek, compact, easy to use and feature-rich Color imageRUNNER C1022 Series. The new Color imageRUNNER Series, which is built upon the Canon imageCHIP (Concurrent Hyper Intelligent Platform) Lite system architecture, combines the capabilities of single function printers, stand-alone Fax devices, scanners and copiers into one user-friendly, high image quality multifunction device. The Color imageRUNNER C1022 Series deliver exceptional letter-sized output speeds of up to 22 pages-per-minute (ppm) in monochrome and color, and accurate color scanning at up to 20 impressions-per-minute (ipm) for single- or double-sided letter-sized originals.

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LAKE SUCCESS, March 3, 2008 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in professional business and consumer imaging equipment, proudly announces the newest addition to its PIXMA printer lineup, the PIXMA MX7600 Office All-In-One (AIO) printer with the professional quality pigment-based LUCIA ink system for homes and small offices. Along with its multi-function capabilities, the PIXMA MX7600 Office AIO printer has the ability to produce crisp graphics and text on plain paper with the incorporation of the new Pigment Reaction (PgR) technology. This new technology allows consumers to print superb quality color documents or presentations on plain paper at a small office or even from the comfort of home.

Designed for the small business user who has trusted Canon laser products for business success, the inkjet PIXMA MX7600 Office AIO completes a stellar small office lineup with its color and text capabilities. Consumers can achieve both superb photo print quality and print durability on plain paper with Canon PgR technology. With the use of a new clear ink working in tandem with five LUCIA pigment inks when printing from the cassette on plain paper, users can say good-bye to oversaturated and wrinkled documents. The clear ink (PGI-9 Clear) initially covers the print surface enabling the pigment ink to bond with the clear ink to produce outstanding graphics, text and photo images. Considering that a majority of small business printing is done on plain copy paper, PgR technology can bring savings to small businesses with low-volume color requirements for printing, by consolidating all printing tasks in a single unit, enabling the printing of high-quality materials on low-cost plain paper. The curling, ink bleeding and printing through the paper sometimes associated with color inkjet printing on plain paper is dramatically reduced so that end-results are sharp, professional, business documents time and time again.

“Canon prides itself on being able to provide the business user with products that satisfy all of their imaging needs,” said Yuichi Ishizuka, senior vice president and general manager, Consumer Imaging Group, Canon U.S.A. “The introduction of PgR technology in the PIXMA MX7600 Office AIO further demonstrates Canon’s commitment to providing innovative products that can increase productivity, and provide the business user with superb image quality without leaving home or the office.”

The Office Powerhouse:

The versatile PIXMA MX7600 Office AIO is the ideal addition to any small business environment looking for a total solution in color printing, copying, scanning, faxing and networking. Designed with a stylish and sleek exterior, Canon PIXMA AIO printers not only save space and reduce power consumption, but add to the overall look of an office as well. For the real estate agent who needs to print out the latest floor plan and property photos or the restaurant owner looking to distribute an updated color menu with images, the Canon PIXMA MX7600 Office AIO produces professional-quality documents on plain paper. This Office AIO printer also comes equipped with an automatic document feeder (ADF) and Advanced Media Handling with Auto Duplex printing and two-way paper feeding. The ADF allows for both sides of a letter-sized document to be copied/scanned automatically while Auto Duplex printing of two-sided letter-sized documents can be copied/scanned without having to manually turn over pages or re-feed the document. Thanks to the effects of PgR technology, double-sided documents not only look professional but feel professional as well. This unit can also scan and print at the same time, which can dramatically decrease the time needed to complete a project. When copying a multi-page document, the PIXMA MX7600 Office AIO will scan the first page and start printing it while the scanner is scanning and then printing each successive page.

For the business owner who wants the ability to share printing and scanning with multiple users, the PIXMA MX7600 Office AIO has a 10 Base T/100 Base-TX Ethernet port built-in for multiple users to network to one printer. At the same time, with today’s small business looking for more secure technologies, the MP Navigator EX software that accompanies this new PIXMA Office AIO, offers PDF security that can limit access and restrict printing of PDF files by adding passwords. The Quick Start feature found on some previous PIXMA printers is also included on this model, so consumers can get the job started in a matter of seconds. Canon even designed the unit’s Super G3 color fax1 with speed and ease-of-use in mind. It includes features that allow users to receive up to 250 incoming pages in memory2, one-touch speed dialing (eight numbers) and a coded speed dial function that can store up to 100 locations. The ability to print out 28-ppm black and 23-ppm color3, means that even with the quality benefits of PgR technology, this model remains a productivity-driven office powerhouse.

A True Photo Lab

Utilizing the same LUCIA pigment-based ink found in Canon’s award-winning wide-format printers and PIXMA Pro9500 photo printer, the PIXMA MX7600 Office AIO provides high-quality, long-lasting photographs with exceptional color. The FINE printhead technology uses 3,584 nozzles ejecting microscopic droplets as small as two picoliters to produce photos with a maximum color resolution of 4800 x 1200 dpi.4 The Auto Image Fix feature works directly from a connected digital camera or compatible memory card for seamless optimization of prints without being connected to a computer. The 1.8” LCD screen allows the user to preview images before printing. The Canon PIXMA MX7600 Office AIO even features direct printing from select memory cards5 and PictBridge-ready devices, while the CIS scanner allows for high-quality, high-speed scans.

Generation Green

Canon’s commitment to the environment and helping to make it more sustainable is an inherent part of the Company’s kyosei philosophy and subsequent product offerings. From duplex printing to Energy Star® compliance and significant changes to product packaging, the Generation Green initiative is designed to provide partner companies, enterprise customers and consumers a way to identify and learn about the various environmentally-friendly product features and solutions Canon printers offer. For more information on Generation Green, and the many eco-friendly aspects of Canon inkjet and laser printers, please visit http://www.usa.canon.com/green.

The new PIXMA MX7600 Office AIO has an estimated retail price of $399.996.

Nashua, N.H., and Lake Success, N.Y., February 13, 2008 – eCopy Inc., a leading provider of solutions that integrate paper documents into business software applications, and Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leading provider of digital imaging solutions, today announced that eCopy’s document imaging software will be available on Canon ScanFront 220e network scanners, helping to improve access to essential information and increase workgroup productivity.

Under an OEM relationship, Canon will embed eCopy ShareScan Essentials™ software on Canon ScanFront, a compact, standalone network scanner. This agreement builds on the long-standing business partnership between the two companies. It allows organizations to adopt a universal software platform for document imaging across scanners and MFPs, providing a consistent user experience across every Canon device.

“Over the years, Canon and eCopy have had a great relationship, ” said Jim Rosetta, vice president and general manager, Canon U.S.A.. “eCopy’s easy-to-use and feature-rich document imaging software platform, combined with Canon’s advanced network scanning capability, will benefit our customers around the world by extending scanning into applications and workflows that run their businesses.”

ShareScan Essentials document imaging software is expandable, with plug-in application connectors to integrate with popular business applications and services including document management systems, e-mail, and fax servers. The Canon ScanFront 220e will initially be available with optional eCopy Connectors for Captaris RightFax, Interwoven, Microsoft SharePoint and eCopy Quick Connect to connect to any database or workflow application.

ScanFront is a compact, easy-to-use, and secure network scanner that provides high-quality scanning of up to 26 letter-sized pages per minute. Its sleek design includes a color touch-screen and customizable one-touch job buttons for simple operation, easy setup and remote management, and optional fingerprint authentication for additional security.

With ScanFront 220e, Canon customers can capture paper documents securely and distribute them as PDF files, improving group access to information. Users can scan to e-mail, fax, network folders and eCopy Desktop™, PC software that helps individuals work faster and more efficiently with scanned documents as PDF files. Users can e-mail scanned documents via Microsoft Exchange and Lotus Notes, accessing personal address books and global address lists at the ScanFront device. ScanFront 220e also includes authentication and encryption capabilities to ensure security and integrity of scanned documents while activity logging provides a complete audit trail.

“Expanding our Canon partnership is strategic to eCopy as we launch an initiative to target aggressively both the OEM business and rapidly growing network scanner market,” said Edward Schmid, President and CEO of eCopy. “We have already seen tremendous interest from our existing channels for the ScanFront device as they look to help customers connect paper-based information with business applications to boost productivity.”

The Canon ScanFront 220e device will be available through authorized Canon dealers, select distributors, and Canon resellers beginning in Q3 2008.

CANON U.S.A. DELIVERS NEW MULTIFUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES TO BUSY WORKGROUPS WITH THE INTRODUCTION OF NEW LOW-VOLUME imageRUNNER MODELS




Six New imageRUNNER 2000 Series Models Support Color Scanning and Smart Multifunction Capabilities for Smaller Offices and Workgroups

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., October 1, 2007 – Delivering sophisticated document production features to workgroup office environments, Canon U.S.A., Inc., the overall brand leader in the U.S. copier marketi, today unveiled six models in the new imageRUNNER 2000 Series.


Producing crisp up to 1,200 X 1,200 dots-per-inch (dpi) output at speeds of up to 30, 25, 22 and 18 letter-sized pages-per-minute (ppm), respectively, the compact yet powerful new imageRUNNER 2030i/2025i/2022/2022i/2018/2018i models deliver the benefits of digital copy, network print, color scanning, and optional fax features, along with flexible paper handling and finishing options that help save time, space, and most of all, document production costs.

"These new imageRUNNER models were designed with the workgroup in mind," said Sam Yoshida, vice president and general manager, Enterprise Systems Division, Canon U.S.A., Inc. "The intelligent communications and advanced printing functionality of these new imageRUNNER 2000 Series models, coupled with its compact design and uncompromising performance, will help improve digital workflow and enhance productivity for smaller offices and workgroups."

System Highlights

The series is designed in two versions: the "i" model for out-of-the-box advanced network communications, and the "plain" model, a more modular device that can be built for specific requirements. The imageRUNNER 2000 Series devices are powered by Canon's imageCHIP (Concurrent Hyper Intelligent Platform) Lite system architecture, which drives all-in-one multifunction capabilities, including simultaneous copying, printing, scanning, sending and faxing. Sporting Canon's RAPID Fusing Technology, these devices provide users with fast print speeds and warm-up times, helping to address a workgroup's needs for greater output in less time.

The imageRUNNER 2030i/2025i/2022/2022i/2018/2018i can be connected directly to a user's workstation using the standard USB 2.0 High Speed port, or leveraged as a shared network resource through a 10/100BaseTX Ethernet interface. The new imageRUNNER models support advanced digital copying and printing capabilities using Canon's Ultra Fast Rendering II LT (UFRII LT) technology or PCL 5e/6 page description languages (standard on the "i" models and optional on the "plain" models), as well as built-in Color Scanning functionality to enable users to convert hard-copy based information into electronic format.

The "i" models of these new offerings also come standard with Color Send technology. With this functionality, the new imageRUNNER models are capable of quickly scanning and sending color documents in TIFF, JPEG and PDF formats to e-mail addresses, file folders (SMB/FTP) on a network, or I-Fax destinations. With Canon's PDF High Compression mode on the new devices, color images can be handled efficiently over the network while maintaining image quality.

The imageRUNNER 2030i/2025i/2022/2022i models come standard with two 250-sheet paper drawers (the imageRUNNER 2018/2018i come standard with one paper drawer) and an 80-sheet stack bypass tray, each handling paper sizes of up to 11-inches x 17-inches. For greater capacity, additional cassette options can be added for a five-way feeding system of up to 1,080 sheets. A 50-sheet Duplexing Automatic Document Feeder (DADF) comes standard on the "i" models and is available as an option on the "plain" models.

A 250-sheet internal output tray is standard on the new imageRUNNER, and provides collating, grouping and rotating capabilities. Additional output capacity can be obtained with the Inner Two-Way Tray option, which adds a second 100-sheet output destination to the internal tray. An internal finisher option is also available, which can staple up to 50 sheets per set, and collate, group and offset up to 770 sheets of paper. For additional sorting capabilities, a second internal tray can be added to the internal finisher.

Also, powerful Super G3 fax capabilities are available as an option on all of the new imageRUNNER models.

The imageRUNNER 2030i/2025i will be available immediately with manufacturer suggested retail prices of $7,800 and $6,400, respectively, while the imageRUNNER 2022/2022i/2018/2018i and its pricing will be available later this year*. All of the new imageRUNNER 2000 Series models will be available through Canon Authorized Dealers and Canon Business Solutions.

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 2006†, with global revenues of $34.9 billion, is listed as one of Fortune's Most Admired Companies in America and is on the 2006 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, January 11, 2007

i Source - Gartner Dataquest, February 2007

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