Press Release
CANON U.S.A. ENTERS A NEW ERA OF DIGITAL IMAGING EXCELLENCE WITH THE
INTRODUCTION OF ITS NEW imageRUNNER ADVANCE SERIES
New Innovative imageRUNNER ADVANCE Platform Expected to Dramatically
Improve the Way People Work While Also Advancing Their Business
Las Vegas, September 22, 2009 – Opening the door to a new era of
advanced image quality, workflow simplicity and efficiency in the
workplace, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital document imaging,
today launched the imageRUNNER ADVANCE Series, a new document service
platform that blends hardware, software and services to help advance
modern business environments.
Building upon the Company's long heritage of its award-winning
imageRUNNER product line, the new imageRUNNER ADVANCE Series will help
seamlessly bridge the distance between user and multifunction printer (MFP)
to transform and advance one's business and digital communications.
Incorporating sophisticated workflows and innovative technologies, the
Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE Series is designed to address the ever-growing
needs of users, administrators and business decision makers to better
manage and customize workflows, while accomplishing more tasks in less
time and achieving higher levels of quality.
The new Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE Series will include:
imageRUNNER ADVANCE C9075 PRO/C9065 PRO – Rounding out Canon's digital
color solutions portfolio, the imageRUNNER ADVANCE C9075 PRO will
produce letter-sized output at up to 75 pages-per-minute (ppm) in
black-and-white and 70 ppm in color, while the imageRUNNER ADVANCE C9065
PRO will operate at up to 65 ppm in both black-and-white and color.
These models help address the growing digital document imaging needs of
a vast array of light production users, including Central Reprographics
Departments (CRDs), small copy centers and quick print shops.
imageRUNNER ADVANCE C7065/C7055 – Producing letter-sized output at 65
ppm for black-and-white and 60 ppm for color on the imageRUNNER ADVANCE
C7065, and 55 ppm for both color and black-and-white on the imageRUNNER
ADVANCE C7055, these models provide a fast and reliable solution for
high-volume office and busy enterprise environments.
imageRUNNER ADVANCE C5051/C5045/C5035/C5030 – These new models, running
color and black-and-white, letter-sized output at 51 ppm, 45 ppm, 35 ppm
and 30 ppm, respectively, offer innovative new features and
functionality to help maximize productivity and efficiency for general
office users, all within a compact footprint.
"Over the years, Canon has developed and delivered several monumental
technology innovations and solutions to respond to customers' needs and
change the marketplace, including the transition to digital with its GP
product line in the early 1990s and the introduction of the current
imageRUNNER product line in 1999," said Sam Yoshida, vice president and
general manager, Imaging Systems Group, Canon U.S.A
"The new imageRUNNER ADVANCE Series is a game-changer that will exceed
customers' expectations. These new solutions will help increase the
productivity of 'knowledge workers' through greater efficiency and
simplified workflow, while producing consistent high-quality color and
black-and-white output in office and light production environments,"
adds Yoshida.
Advanced Design
Its new sleek, compact and natural color design, combined with its
advanced innovations, allows the imageRUNNER ADVANCE Series to fit
harmoniously into nearly any work environment. These models have been
redesigned from the inside out with the user in mind, starting with its
brand new system architecture. Built upon a new Advanced imageCHIP
system architecture, these models leverage two central processing units
separating image processing and information processing functions. These
CPUs work together to accomplish multiple tasks simultaneously, and
achieve exceptional performance, faster processing speeds, as well as
deliver new features and functionality.
The new Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE series will also incorporate a Full
Color SVGA TFT Control Panel (8.4-inch screen on the imageRUNNER ADVANCE
C5000 Series models and up to 10.4-inch screen on the imageRUNNER
ADVANCE C7000 and C9000 PRO Series models), with a customizable user
interface to help define and simplify specific user workflows. The new
large control panel also features a Main Menu key to easily access main
functions and a Quick Menu key to help improve and simplify workflow, as
well as share frequently used jobs or functions within a workgroup using
one-touch buttons.
The new models are designed with robust and flexible paper handling
capacities and finishing options, including staple and booklet
finishing, and a wide range of media support through a variety of
optional hardware accessories. The new imageRUNNER ADVANCE C9075 PRO and
C9065 PRO, which have a paper capacity up to 9,300 sheets, and the
imageRUNNER ADVANCE C7065 and C7055, with a paper capacity up to 6,900
sheets, will support a variety of media, including coated and tab paper,
in sizes up to 13 x 19 1/4 inches and with a weight up to 300 gsm (110
lb. Cover), while the imageRUNNER ADVANCE C5051/C5045/C5035/C5030 will
have a capacity up to 5,000 sheets, and support paper ranging from 14
lb. bond to 140 lb. index (52 to 256 gsm) and up to 12 x 18 inches.
Advanced Workflow
The Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE Series delivers superior and seamless
workflow productivity and efficiency, thanks to a number of new
functional capabilities including its innovative Advanced Box
functionality and imageWARE ADVANCE Essentials Solutions Package.
The Advanced Box is a document sharing space built into the new models,
providing enhanced document storage and advanced collaboration. With the
ability to store documents in their native file formats and share
Advanced Box documents across network connected models and personal
computers, the Advanced Box delivers a new level of capability in
document storage and collaboration.
imageRUNNER ADVANCE Essentials is an integrated software suite designed
to enhance the end-user experience and interaction with imageRUNNER
ADVANCE models. imageRUNNER ADVANCE Essentials, which includes
imageRUNNER ADVANCE Desktop, imageRUNNER ADVANCE Tracker and Workflow
Composer with connectors, will allow users to easily access the
functions that simplify their work. Users can bring imageRUNNER ADVANCE
functionality directly to their desktops for one-touch workflow key
creation, document publishing and management, and basic document
tracking and accounting.
The imageRUNNER ADVANCE Essentials Package allows any size work
environment to optimize the core functionality of the new Series and
includes:
imageRUNNER ADVANCE Desktop – A client-based device dashboard
application to operate the document publishing, management, and printing
operation from the user's personal computer. In addition, this desktop
application can be used in conjunction with Canon's new imageWARE
Document Server application in cases where customers want to share
documents being managed across workgroups or departments.
imageRUNNER ADVANCE Tracker – A cost recovery and usage management
solution designed specifically for the imageRUNNER ADVANCE Series and
based on Canon's proprietary MEAP (Multifunction Embedded Application
Platform) technology.
Workflow Composer and Connectors – Simplifies imageRUNNER ADVANCE
workflow processes by customizing multi-step workflow functions into
single-button operations. A number of MEAP connectors for SMB and FTP
file delivery inclusive of document indexing come standard on the new
models, while connectors for imageWARE Document Server and SharePoint
Server 2007 are available as options.
Advanced Control
From easy set-up to centralized administration and security, the new
imageRUNNER ADVANCE models deliver a combination of integrated hardware
and software for scaling and managing document workflow. For example,
administrators can use the improved Remote User Interface (RUI) on the
imageRUNNER ADVANCE to monitor a single device on the network or
imageWARE Enterprise Management Console to check the activity of an
entire fleet. Enhanced security solutions, including Authentication,
Data, Network and Document Security, are incorporated into the new
models to protect sensitive and confidential documents, as well as the
device's integrity.
Advanced Performance
With the imageRUNNER ADVANCE Series, Canon delivers a consistent and
reliable platform that easily integrates into any environment to
increase uptime and encourage seamless communication and collaboration.
The new models, which will provide true 1,200 x 1,200 dots-per-inch
(dpi) print resolution, will deliver exceptional image output quality,
yielding smooth, vivid and well-defined images by virtue of the new
system architecture and technologies. Also, the imageRUNNER ADVANCE
Series will use a new oil-free "pQ" toner to produce sharp, vivid and
dense images with a smooth finish, combined with new fusing technologies
to improve color consistency and gloss optimization.
The new models will come standard with Ultra Fast Rendering II (UFRII)
printing technology, as well as optional Adobe PostScript 3 and PCL 5c/6
capabilities. For color intensive users, there will be imagePASS and
ColorPASS* print controller options available. In addition, these models
will have a tighter collaboration with Adobe technologies, by offering
the ability to print and scan into a variety of Adobe PDF formats,
support for a wider variety of Adobe PDF formats, and integration with
Adobe LiveCycle Rights Management Server ES to bring secure
collaboration to PDF documents.
The imageRUNNER ADVANCE models all support Canon's MEAP technology,
allowing for greater integration with customized business processes and
with leading third-party software applications. eCopy, the leading
document imaging software provider, is announcing the availability of
its ShareScan document imaging application with the imageRUNNER ADVANCE
Series, giving customers instant connectivity to more than 100 of the
most commonly used business applications. In addition, NT-Ware is
announcing that uniFLOW Output Manager, an intelligent output management
application, will run on the new imageRUNNER ADVANCE platform. Other
third-party developers are expected to announce that their MEAP
applications will support imageRUNNER ADVANCE models at the time of
shipping or shortly thereafter.
Advanced Responsibility
Canon is committed to the environment and green technologies through
every phase of the product lifecycle. With these new imageRUNNER ADVANCE
models, Canon will have an even stronger environmental focus than in
past products, including:
Reducing Carbon Emissions – Through Canon's Life Cycle Assessment
system, the new series is expected to reduce CO2 emissions by more than
30 percent over previous models by focusing on each stage of
manufacturing, energy use and logistics. These models, which are
designed to be the smallest and lightest in their class, with less
packaging to make transportation more efficient, are the first Canon
offerings to make use of 100 percent recycled plastics and bio-plastic
materials in certain parts within the new devices.
Maximizing Energy Efficiency – The series, which meets and exceeds
ENERGY STAR standards, realizes an up to 75 percent reduction2 in
overall power consumption thanks to a number of advanced technologies
including the use of White LED Array technology in the devices' image
reader, and the use of Canon's Proprietary Image Sensor technology
versus traditional CCD sensors. Also, new fusing technologies reduce
overall power consumption in the new models to 1W or less in Sleep
Mode**.
Reducing Pollution – These devices exceed the toughest global
regulations set by the European Union's RoHS Directive in restricting
hazardous substances and minimize the use of lead in steel, copper and
aluminum materials. The RoHS Directive requires the restriction of six
specified hazardous substances, while Canon currently restricts the use
of 24 such substances.
Conserving Resources – Each new imageRUNNER ADVANCE model comes equipped
with a number of paper-, toner- and energy-saving features, aiding in
cutting costs and conserving resources. Also, with long-life parts and
high-yielding supplies, customers can maximize uptime and reduce the
amount of materials consumed during the product life cycle.
The imageRUNNER ADVANCE models are expected to be available for customer
delivery in the fourth quarter of 2009 through Canon Authorized Dealers.
About Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Canon U.S.A., Inc. is a leading provider of consumer,
business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions. Its
parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), a top patent holder of
technology, ranked third overall in the U.S. in 2008†, with global
revenues of US $45 billion, is listed as number four in the computer
industry on Fortune Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies 2009 list,
and is on the 2008 BusinessWeek list of "Top 100 Brands." Canon is
committed to the highest levels of customer satisfaction and loyalty,
providing 100 percent U.S.-based consumer service and support for all
products. At Canon, we care because caring is essential to living
together in harmony. Founded upon a corporate philosophy of Kyosei –
"all people, regardless of race, religion or culture, harmoniously
living and working together into the future" – Canon U.S.A. supports a
number of social, youth, educational and other programs, including
environmental and recycling initiatives. Additional information about
these programs can be found at www.usa.canon.com/kyosei. To keep
apprised of the latest news from Canon U.S.A., sign up for the Company's
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† Based on weekly patent counts issued by the United States Patent and
Trademark Office
All referenced product names, and other marks, are trademarks of their
respective owners.
Specifications, availability and prices are subject to change without
notice.
2 Based on testing comparing the imageRUNNER ADVANCE C5051/C5045 and the
Color imageRUNNER C5185.
* ColorPASS option not available on the imageRUNNER ADVANCE
C5045/C5035/C5030.
** With the imageRUNNER ADVANCE C9000 PRO Series, power consumption is
1.5W.
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