Canon Introduces the imageRUNNER 1300 Series for Small Business and Workgroup Users

Low-Volume imageRUNNER 1310, 1330, 1370F Deliver Digital Laser Quality With Desktop Convenience; Canon Broadens Its imageRUNNER Offerings For Segment 1

LAKE SUCCESS, NY, October 21, 2002 - Canon U.S.A., Inc., a subsidiary of Canon Inc. (NYSE CAJ) today introduces a new line of digital networked office systems to meet the needs of small office/home office customers or those in decentralized corporate workgroups. The Canon imageRUNNER 1310, 1330 and 1370F offer digital laser copying and printing at speeds of up to 13 pages-per-minute (ppm) for letter-size paper with available automatic document feeding, faxing and optional network connectivity in a package designed to fit on a desktop. The imageRUNNER 1300 Series products are available immediately.

"This new line of entry-level devices extends Canon's imageRUNNER product line and we're excited about its prospects for success," said Dennis Amorosano, director and assistant general manager for Canon U.S.A.'s Copier and Networked Office Systems Division. "A growing number of customers are working in branch offices or small businesses, and these customers have expressed the need for the functionality and reliability Canon's imageRUNNER products are known for. We expect these three new models will strengthen Canon's presence in the Segment 1 market space."

Canon's imageRUNNER 1300 Series includes three devices designed for varying needs and budgets. The imageRUNNER 1310 is the base model, delivering copying and printing and a 600-sheet total paper supply. The imageRUNNER 1330 offers the added convenience of a reliable 30-sheet Automatic Document Feeder, and the imageRUNNER 1370 adds Super G3 Fax capabilities.

All the image RUNNER 1300 models share the following productivity-enhancing features: Digital copying with Scan-Once-Print-Many technology; Canon's Advanced Printing Technology for high-quality laser printing via built-in parallel and USB interfaces; Network connectivity via an optional network adaptor; Separate toner cartridge and drum unit design; A maximum duty cycle rated at 20,000 impressions per month; Superior image quality supporting true 600 dpi resolution; copy resolution of up to 1200 x 600 dpi (interpolated) and print resolution of up to 2400 x 600 dpi (interpolated) for accurate continuous tone/halftone reproduction and sharp, clear text.

Offering a generous 600-sheet paper supply for low-volume copying and printing needs, all three imageRUNNER models ship with a front-loading 500-sheet, user adjustable paper cassette and a 100-sheet stack-bypass tray. The cassette can accept letter-and legal-sized paper up to 20 lbs., while the stack-bypass tray can handle various types of media including paper up to 32 lbs., transparencies and labels. Although built for desktop use, the imageRUNNER 1300 Series can also be placed in an optional cabinet for customers who prefer to place shared devices in a common area.

The imageRUNNER 1330 and 1370F models add a 30-sheet Automatic Document feeder that accepts originals in statement, letter and legal sizes, for customers needing to copy multi-page originals. The imageRUNNER 1370F is the flagship model, adding a Super G3 fax with a maximum modem speed of 33.6Kbps* that can transmit a single page in a few as 3 seconds. Convenient fax features include 12 one-touch speed dials, 100 coded speed dials, group dialing and directory dialing.

Canon's imageRUNNER 1300 Series also features Canon's patented RAPID Fusing System, which provides instant warm-up and eliminates waiting time. The imageRUNNER 1310, 1330 and 1370F all require little power and first-copy-out time is a fast 13 seconds from the platen glass. All the imageRUNNER 1300 Series models meet the ENERGY STAR guidelines set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

For a more complete list of imageRUNNER 1300 features, log onto www.imageRUNNER.com.

Canon U.S.A., Inc. delivers consumer, business-to-business, and industrial imaging solutions. In 2001, the Company was listed as one of Fortune's Most Admired Companies in America, and was ranked #41 on the BusinessWeek list of "Top 100 Brands." Its parent company Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ) is a top patent-holder of technology, ranking third overall in the U.S. in 2001, with global revenues of $26 billion. Canon U.S.A. employs approximately 11,000 people at over 30 locations. For more information, visit www.usa.canon.com.

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* - Approximate 3-second-per-page fax transmission time based on ITU-T No. 1 Chart (MMR, Standard Mode) at 33.6 kbps modem speed when transmitting to another v.34 fax machine. The Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) currently supports modem speeds of 28.8 kbps or lower, depending on telephone line conditions.