New Mobile Printing App Release by Canon

Canon just announced its new Canon Mobile Printing App for the iPhone and iPad, an app that extends the company's already vast support for mobile office users and consumers. The Canon Mobile Printing App allows users in homes and offices to send print jobs directly from their iPhone and iPad to a compatible Canon output device, literally allowing them to print from anywhere in the house or office.

In addition to that, the Canon Mobile Printing App is compatible with select Canon imageCLASS desktop laser printers and multifunction printers, including the recently launched MF4000 models. The app is also compatible with Canon's recently released next-generation imageRUNNER ADVANCE C5200, 6200 and 8200 enterprise multifunction office systems.

Moreover, the app also supports most imageRUNNER and imageRUNNER ADVANCE enterprise multifunction office systems along with imageRUNNER LBP printers. Users are able to print Microsoft Office files, iWorkd files, JPEG, GIF, BMP, PNG, TIFF and PDF files, photographs and even web pages directly through the app's user-friendly interface. Supported file types include: doc, docx, xls, xlsx, ppt and pptx for Microsoft Office and Pages, Numbers and Keynote for iWork.

According to Vice President and General Manager of Marketing, Business Imaging Solutions Group for Canon U.S.A. Sam Yoshida, "With today's mobile workforce, being able to print on-the-go is becoming an increasingly valuable asset. The new Canon Mobile Printing App provides ease of use and places the traditional print functionality at the fingertips of today's mobile worker."

Source: Canon U.S.A. Announces Mobile Printing App for Home and Office Users

A 7% Increase in Printer and Copier Market Discovered in Q2 2012

According to the research firm Gartner, the combined serial inkjet and page printers, copiers and multifunction products market in the United States totaled 7,150,202 units in the second quarter of 2012, a 6.8% increase over the same period last year. The total end-user spending reached $208.1 million USD, an increase of 35% from the same period last year as well.

According to Gartner Research Analyst Amrita Choudhury, "The MFP market growth here has been driven by the banking, financial services and insurance, education and government sectors." Choudhury went on to say that the market also gained some traction in the high speed segment, often used by large publishing houses or organizations to print their outbound communications. 

HP remained on top in the markets for printers, copiers and multifunction printers, accounting for 51.4% of shipments. Canon pulled in the number 2 spot with 23%, while Samsung and Epson rounded out the leaders with 8.3% and 8.1%, respectively. In the A4 MFP segment, HP was the market leader as well with a 48.2% market share, followed by Samsung with 22.7% and Canon with 13.7%. The A3 flatbed copier MFP segment saw Canon leading the pack with a 28.9% market share. Konica Minolta took the number 2 spot with 19.7% and Ricoh commanded 12.8% of the market. 

Not everything was positive, however, with the inkjet printer market declining 7.2% in the second quarter compared to the same period last year. HP, which accounted for 50.8% of the total sales in the segment, also saw a decline of 23.6%. Epson held a market share of 30% and also had a shipment decline of 8.8%. Canon also improved shipments in the inkjet division by increasing by 136% compared to the second quarter of 2011, contributing 18.8% of market share.

Source: NDTV Gadgets - Printers and copiers market grows 7%: Gartner

Canon Updates Dedicated Photo-Printing Products

Canon recently updated its photo-printing products, the Pro10 and the Pro-100, to follow the same design as the high-end Pixma Pro-1 which was released nearly one year ago. These devices now offer WiFi/AirPrint and Ethernet connectivity as well as a new plug-in for Lightroom and Photoshop.

The Pro-10, which sells for $699, uses the Lucia pigment inks, supplemented with the same Chroma Optimizer as the Pro-1, minimizing gloss differential and bronzing of black inks whenever you print on glossy paper. In addition to that, Canon reformulated the yellow ink and claims that there is now increased coverage in the red/magenta/yellow area of the color gamut.

If you are a fan of dyes, then the Pixma Pro-100 is what you will be interested in. This $499 device uses a reconfigured ChromaLife 100+ ink set, dropping the red and green primaries to add gray and light gray. Canon also incorporated a reformulated magenta which, according to the company, "delivers better reds for improved black and shadow reproduction."

Both of these printers have also received increases to print speeds while the drivers also ship with a new Pro mode, designed to deliver more accurate automated color matching. Both printers are expected to be released this October. These devices seem to be optimized for photographers and photo enthusiasts as they have a lot of features that help with the production of pictures. 

Source: CNET - Canon updates prosumer photo printer line

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Xerox Seeks to Increase Business with Digital Services Model

Xerox isn't having much luck in terms of share worth these days as the company's shares have failed to break $8 per share since falling below that point in the beginning of May. The company's stock fell dramatically last August from $10.45 per share to $7.70.

Digital commerce and communication have been identified as threats to Xerox's traditional core business of photocopiers and printing. As a result, diversification spread into other services. Xerox acquired Affiliated Computer Services back in 2009, which also slightly turned the business model away from printing and more towards things like add-on services, though the branching out has proved to be fruitful for Xerox.

According to a statement from Morningstar's Michael Holt, "These services aren't tied to printing, but instead stem from IT outsourcing and processing Medicaid claims, which account for half of Xerox's revenue." Holt also stated that printing is cyclical, which exposes Xerox to headwinds. However, as our economy transitions its business model to services, Holt expects greater stability of operating results.

Tablets and smartphones have not been kind to consumer printing, though Xerox has had less exposure to this than some of its competitors like HP and Lexmark. According to Keith Bachman, analyst for BMO Capital Markets, "Xerox is in better shape, since Lexmark has a residual inkjet business and HP has a very meaningful inkjet business - this is positive for Xerox given the trends over the next five years."

The remnants of Xerox's printing business focuses on business and commercial printing, which is also dying at a slower rate than consumer printing. According to Bachman, "There are trends at the corporate level where companies are consolidating four or five laser jets into one in an attempt to lower the cost of printing." In addition to that, Bachman mentioned how Xerox, Cannon and other business printing manufacturers are managing companies' print services by putting printers on office floors that are located away from offices in an attempt to deter employees from printing, though they are still close enough to keep employees from complaining.

However, Xerox's shift to a services business model is one of the clearest signs that the days of a thriving printing industry are well in the past. The consensus analyst estimate for Xerox is $0.26 per share on sales of $5.6 billion. Xerox shares were recently trading at $7.25 and have dropped 12% year-to-date. Lexmark and HP, two of Xerox's biggest rivals, were also trading negative.

Source: Forbes - Xerox Works To Duplicate Copier Glory In Digital Services Model

Canon Debuts New Technologies for the Healthcare Industry

Canon U.S.A Incorporated has a long history of providing copier and printer solutions for electronic medical and healthcare records needs. Well, Canon has just confirmed that it will be showcasing some new state-of-the-art products at the 2012 Healthcare Information Management Systems Society Conference (HIMSS), taking place at the Venetian Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

These new products, according to Canon, are specifically geared towards separate constituents within a healthcare office and the company's booth will display examples of how Canon's imageFORMULA document scanners and imageCLASS laser devices can address the unique needs of the different healthcare environments, such as billing, admissions, nurses' stations, back offices, physicians' offices and IT desks.

Attendees to the conference will also have the opportunity to experience a hands-on demonstration of the latest Canon interoperability and workflow solutions. Canon also plans on exhibiting successful interoperability with electronic health record applications at the Nuance booth, as well as in the HIMSS Interoperability Showcase, by sending scanned documents with an HL7 CDA from imageRUNNER Advance multifunction products using the embedded Nuance eCopy ShareScan v5 software.

According to a statement from Vice President and General Manager of Marketing and Business Imaging Solutions Group for Canon U.S.A Sam Yoshida, "Canon is dedicated to providing efficient imaging technology that plays a key role across all departments within a healthcare organization. As a leader in digital imaging, Canon is uniquely positioned to offer a diverse portfolio of solutions to streamline separate healthcare workflows, which will inevitably generate cost savings and, most importantly, improve patient care."

Source: Market Watch - Canon U.S.A. Showcases Advanced Imaging Solutions for Healthcare Workflow and Interoperability at HIMSS12

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New Document Processing Technology to Come from Canon-Oracle Partnership

Canon is planning on working with Oracle to integrate its business copiers and printers with Oracle's database and server products. This is definitely an interesting partnership as you do not typically see names like Oracle and Canon in the same sentence. But, nevertheless, it is happening and should prove mutually beneficial for both companies.

The first step in the partnership will be made by Canon, whose subsidiary IT Solutions will sell a brand new platform that is capable of easily linking products like Canon's ImageRunner Advance copiers with Oracle's database, WebLogic and other offerings. The new platform will go on sale in January in Japan and then in the United States and Europe in the first half of the year.

Japanese companies, like Canon, are usually strong in developing advanced hardware. In addition to that, Canon also makes steppers for mass producing integrated circuits and is also a leading producer of high-end cameras. However, the company is considerably weaker in terms of software. The good news, for Canon at least, is that software and databases are now becoming a crucial part of the business copier and printer industry where documents are stored and processed digitally at an alarming rate.

Canon has stated that the tie-up will offer business solutions that include optical character recognition for saving documents as well as advanced features for combining and splitting PDF files. Canon also stated that in the near future, the company will work with Oracle in developing middleware for its online storage service and that the two companies will be working together in order to further develop and refine the Java programming language.

Canon has used Oracle's Java as the basis for third-party application development platform for its multifunction copiers a long time and the new joint development will extend that partnership, according to Canon spokesman Gota Fumoto.

Source: PC World - Canon, Oracle to Develop Document Processing Technology

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Canon Announces New Premium Glossy Paper 2 and Premium Semi-Glossy Paper 2

Canon U.S.A. Incorporated has just announced the addition of two new media types for use with the company's award-winning imagePROGRAF large format printers, Premium Glossy Paper 2 and Premium Semi-Glossy Paper 2. These new medias, which are designed for precise, ultra high-quality print performance, help deliver an enhanced range of color as well as an improved durability at an affordable price. In addition to that, a new version of PosterArtist poster creation software has also been announced that has enhancements which will make completing a project much easier than earlier versions.

According to Vice President and General Manager of the Imaging Systems Group at Canon U.S.A., "With Canon media, users can be confident they will consistently produce images of superb quality. The addition of these two new media types further shows Canon's commitment to providing our users with the highest quality of both input and output products."

Premium Glossy Paper 2 is a heavyweight glossy media that was designed to be used for a variety of high-end applications like photography, graphic design and signage. The paper has a high whiteness factor through the use of ultra white pulp that makes the media less vulnerable to light illuminant changes.

Premium Semi-Glossy Paper 2 is a heavyweight slightly textured semi-glossy paper that provides you with another option for your final product depending on your desired texture. Compared to the Premium Glossy Paper 2, the Premium Semi-Glossy Paper 2 has a similar whiteness but with a much softer finish and less reflection which can be seem more attractive to different applications like fine art photographic reproductions as well as exhibitions.

Both the Premium Glossy Paper 2 and the Premium Semi-Glossy Paper 2 are expected to ship out in June 2011.

Source: Office Product News - Canon U.S.A. Announces Two New Media Types For Large Format Printers

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Canon imageCLASS Multifunction Printers Great for Small Businesses and Home Offices

Canon has just released four new imageCLASS multifunction devices to their lineup of award-winning small business and home office solutions, the Color imageCLASS MF9280Cdn and MF9220Cdn, color laser multifunction printers, and the MF4570dn and D420, monochrome laser multifunction printers.

"In response to the increasing demand for easy-to-use, feature-rich multifunction devices targeted at small businesses and home offices, Canon is proud to present the latest additions to the imageCLASS lineup," said Jim Rosetta, Vice President and General Manager of the Imaging Systems Group at Canon U.S.A. "With small businesses and sole proprietorships increasingly demanding greater value and performance from their hardware purchases, the new imageCLASS models offer a compelling blend of functionality and features ideal for these demanding users."

Each of the four new devices are specifically designed with small businesses and home offices in mind. The MF9280Cdn and MF9220Cdn color laser multifunction printers allow small businesses and workgroups to maximize productivity with convenient print, copy, fax and scan functionality in a fully networkable device. These devices are perfect for a multi-user environment and feature a variety of technologies found in many high-end commercial copiers to maximize office efficiency including "User ID Management" control.

The MF4570dn is perfect for any small business or home office that is looking for a reliable all-in-one office solution. The device enhances productivity and offers end-users Canon's renowned quality and durability . This device also provides high-end features usually found in advanced printer models including duplex versatility, print and copy speed up to 26ppm, a 250-sheet front-loading paper cassette and an Automatic Document Feeder.

Finally, the D420 offers a fantastic blend of value and performance in a streamlined document solution. The D420 utilizes a simple, easy-to-navigate control panel to provide end-users with advanced functions including duplex versatility, print speeds of up to 23ppm, 250-sheet front-loading paper cassette as well as a single-sheet multipurpose tray and an efficient energy saving mode utilizing approximately three watts of energy.

Needless to say, Canon is definitely answering the demands of the small business and home office market. These four new imageCLASS printers are sure to fit the needs of anyone operating out of their home or small business. However, buying a printer or copier isn't always in the cards for many people, especially people with small businesses or home offices where money is tight. That is where Rentacomputer.com comes in.

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Source: Office Product News

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Canon Expands imageRUNNER ADVANCE Line With Two New Monochrome Series

Continuing to build upon their full-service imageRUNNER ADVANCE platform which was unveiled last year, Canon U.S.A. announced last week the monochrome imageRUNNER ADVANCE 8000 Series and 6000 Series of multifunction systems. Offering a seamless blend of hardware, software and services initially seen in their award-winning imageRUNNER color models, the new black-and-white models deliver improved image quality with exceptional output speeds for a more enhanced workplace efficiency needed in today's competitive business environment.

"The new Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE Series are advanced document management systems that increase workplace efficiency for organizations seeking to contain costs and increase profitability," said Sam Yoshida, vice president and general manager, Imaging Systems Group, Canon U.S.A. "Featuring innovative hardware and carefully engineered software applications that target light production and high-volume office environments, the imageRUNNER ADVANCE lineup allows businesses to increase office productivity while managing costs across a broad range of document-related activities."

imageRUNNER ADVANCE 8000 Series

The imageRUNNER ADVANCE 8105/8095/8085 models deliver exceptional output quality, speed, flexible paper handling options, and robust finishing solutions that many businesses desire. By utilizing the capabilities of the Advanced imageCHIP system architecture the imageRUNNER ADVANCE 8000 Series models offer functionality and flexibility necessary to meet the constantly evolving demands of production environments of central reproduction departments and in-house facilities. Print service providers requiring monochrome letter-sized output speeds of up to 105 pages per minute (ppm)/ 95 ppm/ 85ppm will want to look at the 8105/8095/8085 models respectively.

Also notable about these new models are their exceptionally fast scan speeds in both black-and-white and color. The printers are equipped with a standard, single-pass duplex scanning unit which enables these devices to capture both sides of a two-sided original in a single pass. The series are capable of delivering scan speeds of up to 200 images-per-minute (ipm) black-and-white and 100 ipm in color at 300 dots-per-inch (dpi) in letter format.

The imageRUNNER ADVANCE 8105/8095/8085 models feature a maximum paper capacity of up to 7,700 sheets and are equipped to carry up to 80 pound cover media and paper sizes up to 13 x 19.25-inches. Coupled this with its flexible media capabilities and its easy to see why the imageRUNNER ADVANCE 8000 Series delivers improved productivity by performing functions previously reserved for dedicated production equipment. High-volume capabilities including multiple folding options, professional punching, post-process document insertion and face-trimming booklets can now be retained in-house without the need for a separate machinery which provides more cost efficiencies.

In addition to its production capabilities the series offers a revolutionary 120-volt power requirement and a space-saving footprint to offer greater device placement flexibility. All these features make the imageRUNNER ADVANCE 8000 Series an ideal choice for high-volume offices seeking greater speed and productivity.

imageRUNNER ADVANCE 6000 Series

With output speeds of up to 75ppm, 65ppm, and 55ppm (Letter), respectively, the imageRUNNER ADVANCE 6075/6065/6055 models allow for high-volume corporate environments to harness the capabilities of an advanced Multifunction Printer solution to address their particular workflow requirements. The compact imageRUNNER ADVANCE 6075/6065/6055 models deliver enhanced performance including rapid print, copy, and color scan capabilities as well as the ability to manage documents and produce finished outputs. As with the imageRUNNER ADVANCE 8000 Series, the imageRUNNER ADVANCE 6000 Series models include a powerful high-speed single pass duplex scanning unit which boosts productivity and reduces costs.

The imageRUNNER ADVANCE 6075/6065/6055 models also feature a maximum paper capacity of up to 7,700 sheets and can support up to 80 lb. Cover media, while handling paper sizes up to 11 x 17-inches. Medium-volume office environments utilizing the imageRUNNER ADVANCE 6000 Series can enjoy flexible in-line finishing capabilities such as multi-position stapling, booklet-making, post-process document insertion and C/Z- folding capabilities.

Newly Advanced Technology

The new imageRUNNER ADVANCE 8000 and 6000 Series monochrome models employ a host of new technologies designed to improve the user experience while also streamlining workplace efficiency. In addition to the space-saving design, the new models incorporate a Full Color SVGA Control Panel which utilizes a customizable user interface with Main Menu keys for easy access to popular functions as well as a Quick Menu key to help simplify your workflow and share frequently used job functions via one-touch buttons. Also included with all models is remote notification of low-supply inventory and an "on-the-fly" paper or toner replacement which ensures that your high-volume jobs can run without interruption.

The new imageRUNNER ADVANCE models also utilize "pO" toner in conjunction with the twin-sleeve technology employed in Canon's black-and-white imagePRESS line. This allows the models to reproduce detailed images and text with smooth gradations and ensure the toner is evenly distributed throughout the entire print run. When precise detail is needed the new models can provide a true 1,200 x 1,200 dpi resolution and Auto Gradation Adjustment for a smooth, accurate and consistent output. Additionally, all new models support Canon's MEAP technology, allowing for greater integration with customer's business processes and other third-party software applications.

The new imageRUNNER ADVANCE models are expected to be available for customer delivery in the second quarter of 2010 through Canon Authorized Dealers and Canon Business Solutions. The manufacturer's suggested retail prices will be:

• imageRUNNER ADVANCE 8105 – $50,000
• imageRUNNER ADVANCE 8095 – $39,000
• imageRUNNER ADVANCE 8085 – $33,000
• imageRUNNER ADVANCE 6075 – $28,000
• imageRUNNER ADVANCE 6065 – $21,500
• imageRUNNER ADVANCE 6055 – $17,000

Source: usa.canon.com

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Canon imageRUNNER 3245i Receives 5-Star Environmental Rating

Canon U.S.A. Inc. is one of the world's leaders in digital imaging and advanced office solutions. Being that the company is dedicated to the environment and helping organizations reduce their carbon footprint, it comes as no surprise that the company's imageRUNNER 3245i received a 5-star rating in overall environmental performance from Buyers Laboratory Inc.

Buyers Laboratory Inc. uses extensive real-world testing to determine their ratings and the imageRUNNER 3245i uses less energy in than other products in all non-running and running modes. The imageRUNNER 3245i is a Segment Four monochrome copier. According to the tests from Buyers Laboratory Inc. the imageRUNNER consumed less than half the average energy of any other Four Segment monochrome copier ever tested. To add to that, the imageRUNNER has an annual projected energy cost of just one-third the average in comparison to other models.

The environmental performance evaluation from BLI is extensive, to say the least. The test also takes into consideration not only energy consumption but also recovery times. Low energy consumption is a critical measurement tool in today's streamlined business environments. However, you can not use a device to its fullest potential if it takes a long time to recover from sleep mode. The imageRUNNER showed a recovery time that was faster than the average recorded time from idle and sleep modes overnight.

According to Sam Yoshida, Vice President and General Manager of Imaging Systems Group with Canon U.S.A. Inc., "Canon has a long-standing commitment to environmental preservation and reducing our overall carbon footprint, and receiving these outstanding ratings from BLI is a testament to our dedication. We are continuously researching new and advanced technologies that will not only help streamline and improve business environments but also help companies in their push to become more 'green' and environmentally friendly."

But the praises don't stop there. In addition to the 5-star energy rating, the imageRUNNER also received a 5-star rating in runability using 30%, 50% and 100% recycled paper. The imageRUNNER is also ENERGY-STAR qualified and RoHS-compliant which includes several environmentally conscious features like toner-save mode, job review and proof mode. Green is definitely the way to go these days and it looks like Canon has almost perfected the whole "green" style.

Source: Office Product News

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Canon Buys Printer & Copier-Maker, Oce

Canon, the maker of cameras and office equipment, has acquired Oce, a Netherlands-based producer of copiers and printers for $1.1 billion. The deal took place despite Orbis Portfolio Management's attempt to get Oce to sell out to Konica Minolta.

In a statement, the two companies said they aim to become a major force in the international printing industry. With Canon's sales and marketing, and Oce's expertise in production printing, wide-format printing and business services, that goal shouldn't be a problem.

According to Canon president Tsuneji Uchida, the merger will deliver "clear benefits" in research and development, product mix and marketing." In addition to wide-format printing and document management, the newly merged companies would like to be a top producer for the small business and home office sectors.

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Canon to Show Leading Scanning and Image Capture Technologies At GFOA

Canon is one of the leaders in the market for digital document imaging and a leading supplier of document scanning and check capture devices. At this year's 103rd Annual Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Conference, Canon will be showcasing their large line of imageFORMULA check transports and digital document scanners. The conference, entitled "Financial Strategies for challenging Times", is designed to bring public finance professionals as well as vendors together in an attempt to offer strategic vision and practical advice to local and state government officials.

To run an efficient business in today's market, you need a few things. You need image capture devices that help streamline and automate your work flow. Canon will be displaying numerous devices at the GFOA Conference that correlate directly to the people in need of electronic capture devices. Some of the devices that Canon will be displaying are as follows:

The imageFORMULA ScanFront 220P Network Scanner: This device has easy to use, stand alone and secure solution for moving capture of hard copy documents closer to the origin point in the business process. It is good for distributed scanning or decentralized scanning applications. It also shares documents via a network easily. The 220P has an 8.4 inch color touch panel that allows for easy navigation and a preview of scanned items. It scans up to 25 ppm, captures color, grayscale, and black and whit images in multiple formats which includes searchable TIFF, PDF, and JPEG as well as a high compression.

The imageFORMULA DR-9050C Production Scanner: This device is a high image-quality and high-volume document management solution which scans at speeds of up to 112 pages per minute or 225 images per minuteIII on color, black and whit or grayscale. The device also captures images and text clearly using three-line Contact Image Sensors at up to 600 dots per inch optical resolution. It also incorporates a dust-free shading mechanism for good image quality. It has Canon's unique feeding mechanism which utilizes Double Feed Detection, Rapid Recovery, and Staple Detection to ensure reliable document scanning.

The imageFORMULA CR-180 II Check Transport: The CR-180 offers fast, reliable solutions for a batch conversation of paper checks into electronic images. It is good for branch or high-volume distributed capture and remittance/lockbox processing applications. The device can scan up to 180 double-sided checks per minuteII while at the same time reading Magnetic Ink Character Recognition (MICR) data. It offers high-quality images that are compliant with Check 21 and features two output pockets for easy post-scan sorting. It also has a built-in endorser. The CR-180 comes in a bundle that includes Silver Bullet Ranger Transport API software which allows the user to mix and match different types of item processing hardware and software they select.

The imageFORMULA CR-55 Check Transport: This device is a convenient and compact solution to the decentralization of payment processing from the first point of presentment to settlement. The CR-55 is good for branch, teller and remote deposit/merchant capture applications. The device offers high-quality scanning at speeds of up to 55 checks per minuteIV and is also compliant with Check 21. The CR-55 also simultaneously reads MICR data and has a built-in endorser. The CR-55 comes bundled with the Silver Ranger Driver as well as Infrared Double Feed Detection and Paper Thickness Adjustment capabilities for reliable paper feeding and image capture.

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Source: Office Product News

The Canon imageCLASS D480 Copier

The imageCLASS D480 is the latest in the line of Canon copiers and one that addresses the needs of home offices and small businesses. It is hard to find a quality copier that is high tech enough to handle all of your copying needs but is easy and simple enough to use at your home. But Cannon is looking to help you out with their latest copier.

The imageCLASS D480 has a copy and print speed of up to 23 pages per minuet. Combine this with the D480's letter sized output makes the D480 unique with the first print or copy being produced in roughly 9 seconds. This copier has a front loading paper cassette which can hold up to 250 sheets of paper which are fed through an automatic document feeder. Size configuration for the imageCLASS allows for document sizes of 8.5 x 14 inches. The D480 also comes with a USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Interface. This gives the D480 a better technical efficiency and better usage.

The imageCLASS D480 is a multi-function copier, this means that multiple functions can be performed at once. There is an output mode that takes care of the copying process, printing, fax receiving, and printing and an input mode which also handles copying as well as faxing and scanning. Wastefulness is something that most people try to avoid, especially now since the "green" way of living is taking us by storm and the D480 is bent on making your printing and copying jobs less wasteful. It does this by printing and copying documents on both sides of a piece of paper. But the imageCLASS takes it one step further by printing faxes on both sides of the paper as well.

The D480 has a scanning resolution of 9600 dpi with a 24 bit color resolution. It uses a single cartridge system which holds all three important components, the toner, the drum and the development unit. This multifunction copier is great because it has some of the capabilities of a big office copier but is also perfect for small businesses and home offices. You can buy the imageCLASS D480 Canon Copier for $350.

Source: Office Product News