CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 4, 2009 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging with more than decade of digital radiography (DR) service, will highlight the versatility and flexibility of its current line of advanced portable and general DR systems, including the new Canon CXDI-40G COMPACT DR System, at the 2009 Annual Meeting of the Society of Imaging Informatics in Medicine (SIIM 2009), taking place at the Charlotte Convention Center, (booth # 330) June 4th – 6th.

"In 1940, Canon introduced the world's first X-ray projection camera in Japan, and our continued commitment to advancing the field has helped Canon to remain a world leader in medical imaging," said Tsuneo Imai, senior director and general manager, Medical Systems Division, Canon U.S.A. "At SIIM 2009, visitors to the Canon booth will learn how Canon's retrofit capabilities are an affordable way to upgrade their current imaging equipment that can help contribute to significant cost savings."

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Lake Success, N.Y., June 2, 2009 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, today announced the expansion of its line of digital radiography (DR) systems with the introduction of the Canon CXDI-40G COMPACT Digital Radiography System. The new flat panel detector, which is Canon's tenth-generation DR offering, can be retrofitted onto existing radiography equipment.

The new Canon CXDI-40G COMPACT Digital Radiography System is equipped with a large image sensor and high-quality capabilities similar to the CXDI-40EG but in minimal housing. The CXDI-40G COMPACT DR System is equipped with a large 17 X 17-inch imaging area that enables X-ray images to be confirmed on an optional preview monitor approximately three seconds after exposure; the system contributes to timely and effective patient care.

"Backed by Canon's strong optical and imaging heritage, the Canon CXDI-40G COMPACT Digital Radiography System provides a variety of configuration options to help fit the exact requirements of a facility or practice," said Tsuneo Imai, senior director and general manager, Medical Systems Division, Canon U.S.A. "The ability to retrofit the new CXDI-40G COMPACT DR System to existing equipment can help facilities upgrade their capabilities easily, increase productivity and contribute to a significant cost savings on equipment purchases" continue reading...

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. -- Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging and software solutions, today introduced the imageFORMULA DR-6010C departmental scanner. Building upon its highly successful and award-winning line of departmental scanners, the DR-6010C delivers flexibility, high-speed, reliable document handling and superior image quality in a small footprint design. The DR-6010C joins the imageFORMULA DR-4010C to strengthen Canon’s scanning solutions for departmental environments.
Recognizing many scanning environments must increase speed without sacrificing quality, the DR-6010C departmental scanner includes several advanced image-processing features in a convenient design for precise, yet rapid document capture. The DR-6010C can scan up to 60 pages-per-minute (ppm) and 120 images-per-minute (ipm)I, at resolutions up to 600 dots-per-inch (dpi). In order to maintain the integrity and quality of scanned documents without forfeiting scanning speeds, the new scanner includes features such as advanced three-line contact image sensor (CIS) technology, Bleed-Through Prevention/Background Removal, Moire Reduction, as well as Sensor Shading Mechanisms to produce precise, high-quality images.
“Most companies are looking for ways to maximize returns at all levels of the business system, and therefore need practical solutions for ad-hoc and mission-specific document capture tasks,” said Jim Rosetta, vice president and general manager, Imaging Systems Group, Canon U.S.A., Inc. “The new imageFORMULA DR-6010C departmental scanner offers a fast, reliable option without compromising overall image quality.”

As more departments and business environments adopt document imaging solutions, the DR-6010C scanner provides a flexible solution that can meet the needs of several vertical markets such as government, legal and financial marketplaces, among others. The DR-6010C scanner includes capabilities such as Ultrasonic Double Feed Detection, straight paper path, and Long Document Mode which allows it to reliably accommodate a wide variety of document sizes and types, including plastic or business cards, fragile or thick documents, and documents up to 39-inches in length. continue reading...

Lake Success, N.Y., May 6, 2009 – Continuing its tradition in delivering high-quality imaging devices, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging and number-one in the low-volume production document scanner market^*, today unveiled the imageFORMULA DR-9050C, DR-7550C and DR-6050C production scanners. First previewed at the 2009 AIIM / On Demand Trade Show and Exposition this year, these scanners deliver true high-speed scanning, capable of providing enterprises with reliable, flexible and high image-quality scanning solutions to enhance document management systems. The DR-9050C, DR-7550C and DR-6050C scanners will be replacing Canon imageFORMULA DR-9080C and DR-7580 production scanners.

Recognizing that most high-volume document scanning environments are not the same but may still require many similar features in a production scanner, these new imageFORMULA production scanners all share the same robust set of features and new technologies, with the only difference among them being the scanning speeds and feeder capacity. Whether scanning in color, grayscale or black-and-white, the Canon DR-9050C, DR-7550C and DR-6050C scanners maintain scanning speeds up to 112 pages-per-minute (ppm)/225 images-per-minute (ipm), 90ppm/180ipm and 65ppm/130ipm, respectively^**.

"Whether it's to capture financial documents, process insurance claim forms, or create Electronic Medical Records (EMRs), these scanners will bring a new level of performance to a variety of markets," said Jim Rosetta, vice president and general manager, Imaging Systems Group, Canon U.S.A. "The combination of speed, reliability and image quality will help any production scanning environment to reduce overall costs associated with document management and records retention." continue reading...

Lake Success, N.Y., April 30, 2009 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leading provider of digital imaging and office solutions, today announced that its imageRUNNER 3035, imageRUNNER 5055 and imageRUNNER 7095 models received "Technician Recommended" designations from Industry Analysts, Inc.

Each year, Industry Analysts, Inc., conducts its MFP Reliability Study of service managers from copier/MFP dealers and resellers to rate the multifunctional devices they work with on a daily basis. As part of the survey, respondents were asked to rate each model's overall reliability on a scale of 1-10, with 10 being the best. Canon's imageRUNNER models were awarded ratings higher than 8.5 to receive the "Technician Recommended" designation. The imageRUNNER 3035 received a rating of 8.7 and the imageRUNNER 5055 was rated 8.6, while the imageRUNNER 7095 topped the Canon ratings with 9.0.

"Canon prides itself on developing products and solutions of the highest reliability and innovation to meet the needs of our customers," said Sam Yoshida, vice president and general manager, Marketing & Fields Sales Division, Imaging Systems Group, Canon U.S.A. "This recognition from service managers nationwide and Industry Analysts validates our commitment to deliver reliable solutions that will allow organizations to be consistently productive, competitive and cost-efficient over time." continue reading...

Pittsburgh, April 29, 2009 – With the popularity and use of its award-winning large format printer line continuing to grow, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging and office solutions, today unveiled four new large format printers – the 36-inch imagePROGRAF iPF755 and iPF750, and the 24-inch imagePROGRAF iPF655 and iPF650 – at the International Reprographic Association (IRgA) Convention and Trade show (Booth #825)

Specially designed to meet the demands of the Geographical Information System (GIS); Computer-Aided Design (CAD); Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC); Reprographics; and other Technical Document markets, these new, space-saving printers produce a diverse range of outputs from complex technical documents to spectacular full-color posters, faster and easier than ever before.
"The introduction of these new models extends Canon's ability to offer an effective, efficiently designed, top-tier, large format printing solution, while helping to increase productivity with many new, user-friendly features," said Jim Rosetta, vice president and general manager, Imaging Systems Group, Canon U.S.A. "By offering versatile, compact models which maintain our highest image quality, we're continuing to expand this highly successful and rapidly growing product line."

imagePROGRAF Captures #2 Market Share
Canon began offering innovative large format models in 2006 with the rollout of the imagePROGRAF iPF line. Since then, Canon has built its lineup of imagePROGRAF printers to include more than 20 versatile models that address the various large format printing needs of engineers, graphic art designers, photographers, and professional printing services. Canon has quickly established itself as a major player in the large format market, capturing the number-two market share position in the wide format aqueous inkjet market above 24-inches wide, in 2008, according to InfoTrends, a leading worldwide market research and strategic consulting firm for the digital imaging and document solutions industry. continue reading...

Pittsburgh, April 29, 2009 – Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging and office technologies, today introduced PosterArtist 2009^*, an easy-to-use poster-creation application for the Canon imagePROGRAF series of large format printers. With the use of large format inkjet printers continuing to expand in a variety of different vertical markets, there has been an increasing demand for a simplified poster creation workflow targeted for the novice user. With PosterArtist 2009, Canon's fourth generation of PosterArtist software, the latest additions and improvements ensure users the ability to produce professional, high-quality posters with ease.

"Since its inception, the PosterArtist software platform has been a highly successful design tool which provides advanced design capabilities that many printing environments and end-users previously lacked." said Jim Rosetta, vice president and general manager, Imaging Systems Group, Canon U.S.A. "By offering these advanced design features with a user-friendly interface, we hope to help printing environments reduce their overall graphic costs without having to sacrifice quality or innovative designs." continue reading...

Philadelphia, March 31, 2009 – Helping to meet the demanding color requirements of commercial print, print-for-pay and creative graphic arts users, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leading provider of digital imaging and office solutions, today announced Canon Inc. and Kodak's Print On-Demand Solutions Group will collaborate to develop a new server offering for Canon's imagePRESS C7000VP, C6000VP and C6000 Digital Presses.

As a result of the development of the new server, powered by CREO Color Server Technology, Canon digital press customers will be able to seamlessly integrate with a variety of professional workflows with open connectivity using JDF standards, including KODAK PRINERGY Workflow Solutions. The new server is expected to be a powerful variable data printing (VDP) solution supporting professional third-party applications and languages, such as VPS and PPML, for producing personalized direct mailers, transactional data statements or marketing collateral with varying text, graphs or images on individual pages. continue reading...

hiladelphia, March 31, 2009 – Taking document distribution to the next level, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leading provider of digital imaging and office solutions, today introduced the new imageFORMULA ScanFront 220e/220eP Compact Network Scanners at AIIM On Demand (Booth #1701). The ScanFront 220e/220eP Compact Network Scanners deliver state-of-the-art image capture and intuitive document sharing through seamless integration with existing networks, workflows and applications. Building upon the successful imageFORMULA ScanFront 220 and ScanFront 220P models, the new ScanFront 220e/220eP scanners are powered by eCopy ShareScan Essentials v4.5, an advanced document imaging software platform that enables scanned images to be used for network distribution, as well as in applications such as document management, cost recovery, e-mail, fax server and information management.

"By embedding the eCopy ShareScan software into the new ScanFront 220e/220eP models, Canon will deliver the flexibility, reliability and durability of our network scanners to an expanded set of customers," said Jim Rosetta, vice president and general manager, Imaging Systems Group, Canon U.S.A. "With the intuitive document sharing, ease-of-use and enhanced security capabilities of these new models, the ScanFront 220e/220eP scanners are designed to become a critical element of distributed capture solutions."

The Canon ScanFront 220e/220eP scanners feature a large 8.5-inch color LCD touch screen display that requires minimal operator training, allows users to easily navigate functions and preview scanned images prior to distribution. These new models are capable of capturing high-quality color, grayscale, and black-and-white images, at top scanning speeds of up-to-24 pages-per-minute (ppm) and 26 images-per-minute (ipm)^*, and can reliably handle a wide variety of document types. continue reading...

Lake Success, N.Y., March 16, 2009 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leading provider of digital imaging and office solutions, today announced that the Company is once again ranked first in the overall page copier market in the U.S. for 2008 with 21 percent of the market, according to Gartner's Printer, Copier and MFP Quarterly Statistics Database for fourth quarter 2008 (February 9, 2009). continue reading...