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Canon Group Donates $168,000 To Chile relief efforts Following the Devastating Earthquake

Submitted by Webmaster on Tue, 03/02/2010 - 18:37

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., March 2, 2010 – The Canon Group, including Canon Inc., Canon U.S.A., Inc., Canon Latin America, Inc. and Canon Chile S.A., today announced that they have pledged approximately $168,000 (15 million yen) to relief efforts for Chile, following the powerful earthquake that struck the country on February 27, 2010, causing extensive damage and loss of life.

To aid in the relief efforts for the earthquake victims, The Canon Group is making the donation through Red Cross Organizations. continue reading...

Canon U.S.A. to Showcase Document Scanners and Check Transport Solutions at Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society Annual Conference

Submitted by Webmaster on Mon, 03/01/2010 - 17:57

ATLANTA, Ga., March 1, 2010 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in advanced image capture and workflow solutions, will showcase the precision, versatility and benefits of its digital document scanners and check transports at the 10th annual Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Conference and Exhibition, beginning today at the Georgia World Congress Center, Booth # 8112.

"As the medical industry transitions to electronic medical/healthcare records (EMR / EHR), it is imperative that all healthcare organizations are equipped with reliable and secure imaging solutions that can facilitate and streamline patient care," said Jim Rosetta, vice president and general manager, Imaging Systems Group, Canon U.S.A. "During this year's exhibition, Canon will demonstrate how our leading document scanners and check transport solutions are an ideal fit for healthcare environments looking to streamline their document management process, while also maintaining secure and precise records."

Products on display this year include:

  • imageFORMULA P-150 Personal Document Scanner: The Canon P-150's compact size and simple use liberates document capture by taking it beyond the walls of the office to the convenience of any user location. Measuring only 11 inches long, 3.7 inches wide and 1.6 inches high and weighing just over two pounds, the Canon P-150 redefines the minimum dimensions of a document scanner with automatic document feeder. The Canon P-150 can scan at up to 15 pages-per-minute (ppm) and 30 images-per-minuteI (ipm), yet still fits easily into a briefcase. For quick use and minimal setup, the P-150 can use electrical power via a single USB cable connected to a PC, and when first connected will immediately launch Canon CaptureOnTouch Lite. This "Plug-and-Scan" capability lets users easily and instantaneously start scanning without installing drivers or imaging applications, decreasing the time needed to initiate a scan and simplifying the scanning process. continue reading...

    • “The Market Has Spoken”… Konica Minolta Product Line Wins Multiple 2010 BERTL Readers’ Choice Awards

    Submitted by Webmaster on Tue, 02/23/2010 - 17:17

    Ramsey, N.J. – February 23, 2010 – Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta), a leading provider of advanced imaging and networking technologies for the desktop to the print shop, today announced that BERTL® Inc (BERTL) has named Konica Minolta a 2010 Readers' Choice Award winner.  Earning awards in the Segments 1-3, 11-45 pages per minute (ppm) Division and Production Division, the bizhub®, bizhub PRO®, magicolor®, and pagepro® product lines were all recognized as part of the awards. Konica Minolta also received an award for overall excellence with the highest rating in Color Range.

    Konica Minolta was awarded 2010 Readers' Choice recognition in the following key categories:

      • Color Range – Overall Winner

      • Output Quality – Laser MFP Color, Segments 1-3, 11-45 pages per minute (ppm) Division

      • Product Reliability - Laser MFP Color, Segments 1-3, 11-45 pages per minute (ppm) Division

      • Environment Sustainability – Laser MFP Monochrome, Segments 1-3, 11-45 pages per minute (ppm) Division

      • Output Quality – Laser MFP Monochrome, Segments 1-3, 11-45 pages per minute (ppm) Division

      • Workflow Integration – Laser MFP Monochrome, Segments 1-3, 11-45 pages per minute (ppm) Division

      • Value for Cost – Laser Printer Monochrome, Segments 1-3, 11-45 pages per minute (ppm) Division

      • Workflow Integration – Laser Printer Monochrome, Segments 1-3, 11-45 pages per minute (ppm) Division

      • Environment Sustainability – Production Division 

      • Value for Cost – Production Division continue reading...

      Konica Minolta Receives Multiple ‘Pick’ Awards from BLI

      Submitted by Webmaster on Mon, 02/22/2010 - 17:54

      Ramsey, N.J. – February 22, 2010 – Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta), a leading provider of advanced imaging and networking technologies for the desktop to the print shop, today announced that Buyers Laboratory Inc. (BLI) has awarded Konica Minolta three 2009 Fall “Pick” Awards for the bizhub® C360/C280/C220 Series of Color MFPs in the A3/Ledger Color MFP segments, as well as awarded an "Outstanding Achievement Award" for Konica Minolta's bizhub C552 Color MFP with Emperon Controller for outstanding energy efficiency.

      BLI's semi-annual awards present special recognition in each category to those products that provided the most outstanding performances in BLI’s exhaustive lab tests. BLI recognized Konica Minolta with the following awards:

      bizhub C360 – “Pick” award winner for “Outstanding 31- to 40-ppm A3/Ledger Color MFP”

      bizhub C280 – “Pick” award winner for “Outstanding 21- to 30-ppm A3/Ledger Color MFP”

      bizhub C220 – "Pick” award winner for “Outstanding 21- to 30-ppm A3/Ledger Color MFP”

      bizhub C552 with Emperon® Controller – “Outstanding Achievement for Energy Efficiency in the 41- to 50-ppm A3/Ledger Color MFP category”

      MFP and Environmental Testing

      BLI’s twice-a-year “Picks” assess reliability in terms of the service and preventive maintenance calls required. Its comprehensive evaluation includes an assessment of copy and print quality, productivity, ease of use and economy, as well as connectivity issues such as feedback to workstations, administration utilities, print drivers, multitasking and scanning solutions. continue reading...

      Canon U.S.A. Introduces Three New imagePROGRAF Large Format Printers

      Submitted by Webmaster on Mon, 02/22/2010 - 17:46

      LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., February 22, 2010 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging and advanced office solutions, today answers the increasing demand for large format prints in the photographic, proofing and graphic arts market with the introduction of three new imagePROGRAF large format models - the 44-inch imagePROGRAF iPF8300, 24-inch imagePROGRAF iPF6350 and the iPF6300. Designed for precise, ultra high-quality print performance and increased productivity, each model features Canon's new, 12-Color LUCIA EX pigment ink set and advanced printing technologies specifically developed to produce prints with an enhanced color range and improved durability. The new imagePROGRAF models will be unveiled at the Wedding & Portrait Photographer International (WPPI) Convention at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, March 8-11, 2010.

      "In just four short years, Canon has introduced more than 20 imagePROGRAF large format printers to the market with each new model raising the bar for outstanding, vibrant image quality and overall versatility," said Jim Rosetta, vice president and general manager, Imaging Systems Group, Canon U.S.A. "Coupled with our new LUCIA EX ink set and advanced media capabilities, the new imagePROGRAF models represent an ideal solution for the graphic, fine art, photography and proofing markets."

      Enhanced Color Spectrum

      With increasing consumer demand for professional and high-quality print jobs, high-end graphic and photographic studios continue to seek the capability to accurately produce vivid output of consumers' most demanding projects. To enhance its available color spectrum, the new imagePROGRAF models feature a revolutionary all-new 12-Color LUCIA EX pigment ink set increasing the achievable color gamut by approximately 20 percent from the previous imagePROGRAF iPFx100 series and enabling over 90 percent coverage of PANTONE ® (*) colors to produce rich expression. Additionally, to better meet the needs of the professional print market, the new models feature a reinforced mechanical structure to enable precise ink placement for improved text and line accuracy, making these new devices a powerful proofing solution. continue reading...

      Three Simple Recycling Strategies for Your Office

      Submitted by Webmaster on Mon, 02/15/2010 - 17:08

      The world is focused on recycling. One of the best places to start may be with your office laser printers and multifunction systems.

      Here are three simple steps to cutting waste and saving money:corporate online trainning - man presenting continue reading...

      • Recycle Paper Put recycling bins next to your printers and copiers. Most municipalities have recycling services. You can also use recycled paper in your printers and copiers. Make sure to select a good quality of recycled paper that is rated for laser printers and copiers.
      • Duplex Printing A great way to immediately cut paper usage is to set your printers and multifunction systems to default to duplex (two-sided) printing. This is especially helpful for long print jobs because duplex printing literally cuts your paper usage in half.

      Canon Marks a Decade of Innovation with 2,200 New Patents in 2009

      Submitted by Webmaster on Wed, 02/10/2010 - 18:22

      LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., February 10, 2010 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, is proud to announce that for the 10th consecutive year, Canon Inc. has ranked as one of the top five corporate recipients of U.S. patents. Covering a broad spectrum of digital imaging innovations, consumer product enhancements, and leading-edge technology, Canon's commitment and investment in research and development resulted in 2,204 patents in 2009, bringing the Company's total to nearly 20,000 patents in the last decade.

      These patents have contributed to the successful introduction of many innovative products and technologies currently in the marketplace today. The EOS 5D Mark II Digital SLR camera, introduced ground-breaking full High Definition video capability to the DSLR market, the Canon imagePRESS C7000VP and imagePRESS C1+ digital printing presses delivered extraordinary quality and productivity to the production and graphic arts markets, and the CXDI-50RF Dynamic and Static Digital Radiography (DR) Sensor, was the world's first portable dynamic and static sensor, capable of viewing both dynamic images and capturing static X-ray images. continue reading...

      Canon imageRUNNER 3245i Receives Five-Star Environmental Rating From Buyers Laboratory, Inc.

      Submitted by Webmaster on Mon, 02/08/2010 - 16:35

      LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., February 8, 2010 – Underscoring its commitment to the environment and helping organizations reduce their overall carbon footprint, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging and advanced office solutions, today announced the imageRUNNER 3245i has received a five-star rating – the highest possible – from Buyers Laboratory Inc. (BLI) in overall environmental performance.

      Based on BLI's extensive real-world testing, the imageRUNNER 3245i uses less energy than the competition in all running and non-running modes. The device consumed less energy – less than half the average – than any other Segment Four monochrome copier tested to date. The imageRUNNER 3245i also has an annual projected energy cost that was just one-third of the average compared to competitor models.

      BLI's extensive environmental performance evaluation also takes into consideration energy consumption as well as recovery times. While low energy consumption is a critical measurement tool in today's streamlined business environments, a device cannot be used to its fullest potential if it requires a long recovery time from sleep mode. Through BLI's testing, the Canon imageRUNNER 3245i showed faster than average recovery times from idle and sleep modes after sitting dormant overnight and is competitive in recovery time from sleep mode during daily use.
      "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," said Sam Yoshida, vice president and general manger, Imaging Systems Group, Canon U.S.A. "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." continue reading...

      Why NOT Color?

      Submitted by Webmaster on Mon, 02/08/2010 - 16:07

      Color helps you communicate more effectively with your customers, and it also helps you communicate more effectively internally.

      Color Improves Customer Communication

      iStock_000000300021Small Did you know that color invoices get paid faster, reducing collection time? Color marketing materials and proposals command attention. Color newsletters and publications keep your clients informed of your new offerings.

      Color Improves Internal Communication

      Did you know that training materials are more effective in color? Spreadsheets and financial reports are more understandable in color – and color even helps to reduce errors when working with reports. Key memos and internal flyers capture attention in color. continue reading...

      What to Look For When Purchasing a Printer

      Submitted by Webmaster on Thu, 02/04/2010 - 16:24

      Technological advances have resulted in many different printers, but of course not all printers will print the same quality. There are many different types of printers on the market, and all of them have different functions and characteristics. canon copier

      Some questions you may want to ask before buying a printer are:

      · Are you a large or small company?

      · What will this device be used for?

      · What quality and performance features are you looking for?

      · What is your budget? continue reading...