LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., August 5, 2010 – Recognizing the dynamic needs of today's businesses to quickly and securely share information across a variety of locations, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in advanced digital imaging, today introduced the latest additions to its award-winning lineup of network scanners, the imageFORMULA ScanFront 300/300P. The ScanFront 300/300P network scanners are full-featured, easy-to-use devices developed to capture, convert and share documents across a computer network while improving the security of the data being shared and lowering overall workplace costs.

"The ScanFront 300/300P scanners are ideal solutions for capturing documents in today's decentralized office environments," said Jim Rosetta, vice president and general manager, Imaging Systems Group, Canon U.S.A., Inc. "The new scanners improve collaboration by providing users in central and field locations with the means to capture and share information seamlessly. From manufacturing plants and financial offices to legal service and healthcare facilities, Canon's imageFORMULA technology is facilitating the simple and secure distribution of documents and information across their businesses."

Key features of the ScanFront 300/300P include:

•Simple Use – With a large 8.4-inch touch screen display, ScanFront 300/300P users can easily select scanning destinations, and have a clear preview of documents once they are digitized. Four USB ports are included to connect peripherals such as USB drives and keyboards to make installation and operation easier, and Scan-To-Job buttons can be pre-configured for one-touch access to commonly used scanning tasks and destinations.

TRUMBULL, CONN. August 4, 2010 – Océ, an international leader in digital document management, today announced that Océ North America Document Printing Systems has begun selling Canon printing and document management solutions, enabling Océ customers to benefit from a broader range of high quality products and services.

"This is an important step as Canon and Océ create the overall No. 1 presence in the printing industry, building on an enhanced scale and a combined history of innovation and excellent client service," said John Reilly, President, Océ North America, Document Printing Systems. "We are excited with this first of many introductions that will enable us to provide our customers with the best printing products and technology available in the market."

"The addition of the Canon imageRUNNER 3245i/3245/3235i/3235/3230/3225 models to Océ's distribution network marks an important milestone as the companies move toward offering customers the industry's most comprehensive portfolio of document solutions and we look forward to further expanding the range of products available through this channel in the near future," said Junichi Yoshitake, senior vice president and general manager, Imaging Systems Group, Canon U.S.A.

"The first Canon office products launched by Océ will be the Canon imageRUNNER 3200 series. With six models, including the imageRUNNER 3245i/3245, imageRUNNER 3235i/3235, imageRUNNER 3230 and imageRUNNER 3225, this series delivers solution platforms capable of handling many office's copying, printing and document workflow needs," said Thomas O'Neill, Director, Product Operations, Quality & Technology Center. "The imageRUNNER 3200 series helps customers achieve their business goals with smarter printing and document workflow solutions."

TRUMBULL, CT – August 4, 2010 – Océ, an international leader in digital document management and delivery, today announced that the Canon imagePRESS C7000VP digital color press will be the first Canon product to expand the Océ North America digital imaging portfolio. Print professionals will immediately benefit from the combination of Canon's advanced digital color technology and world-class Océ expertise, service and support.

The Canon imagePRESS system rivals offset devices for print quality and performance, while delivering extraordinary value and productivity. Quality-focused, high-volume professional printing environments such as commercial printers, in-house print shops, direct mailers and service bureaus can improve profitability through affordable color proofing and customizable short-run output.

"The combination of Canon and Océ benefits our customers through an outstanding portfolio of products and services. The team blends a 130-year heritage of customer-driven Océ innovation, support and leadership in narrow and wide format printing, with the technology expertise and business strength of Canon, a world leader in imaging solutions. The result is impressive scale in research and development, manufacturing and distribution, and a tremendously broad choice of hardware, software and workflow solutions," said Mal Baboyian, president, Océ North America, Production Printing Systems division.

Venlo, The Netherlands, 29 July 2010 - Océ stepped ahead of tough competition to be selected for a prestigious Ruban d’Honneur in round two of the European Business Awards. Receiving a Ruban d’Honneur is an impressive achievement and celebrates businesses who demonstrate exceptional performance within their sector. Océ will now compete as a finalist within the Environmental Awareness category and hopefully win the ultimate prize of a European Business Award.

Océ was one of only three Dutch companies to be given a Ruban d’Honneur. The Ruban d’Honneur is awarded to up to ten successful entrants in each category. Judges deliberate to select which individuals and businesses are awarded the Ruban d’Honneur, and it is from the Ruban d’Honneur recipients that the final winner in each category is decided.

Océ is the Netherland’s leading provider of document management and printing solutions for the professional business community. It has a broad portfolio of printing and related services designed to improve the efficiency of its clients. Its sustainability policy is embedded in everything it does from minimizing waste, reusing materials and components and working towards a ‘cradle-to-cradle’ closed loop supply chain. Through maximizing the life cycle of its machinery it is reducing its impact on the environment whilst using less raw materials.

July 29, 2010 – Trumbull, CT – Océ, an international leader in digital document management and delivery, announced that with affordable Océ digital cutsheet color technology, Mail Masters of Colorado is growing their business as a marketing resource for small businesses. The company has aggressively pursued strategies to establish leadership in their market, and in April 2009, an investment in Océ digital color technology gave them the ability to create variable full color direct mail for customers in a variety of fields.

"We definitely see the future of direct mail as a personalized, targeted medium that requires digital printing," said Lynndell Epp, President of Mail Masters of Colorado, Inc. "Digital printing is growing within the mailing and printing industry, so it's very critical for companies like ours to implement technology to offset declines in other areas of our business."

Transforming into a Marketing Partner

"Mail Masters is an excellent example of a print provider making the strategic transition to marketing partner, and we're proud that Océ color technology is key to their short-run color production solution," said Armando Sepulvada, Executive Regional Director, Océ North America, Production Printing Systems division.

AKE SUCCESS, N.Y., July 22, 2010 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, today announced the achievement of three "BEST" distinctions for the Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8300, iPF6350 and iPF6300 large format printers from BERTL, Inc. as part of the industry analyst firm's 15th Annual Awards. Based upon their extraordinary image quality, enhanced image processing capability and advanced printing technologies including the new LUCIA EX pigment ink set, the BERTL "BEST" recognition builds upon the recent Five-Star "Exceptional" ratings earned by the new models as the imagePROGRAF line continues to establish its position as leading solution for end-users serving the most demanding customers.

"Canon U.S.A. is proud to receive the BERTL BEST award for providing large format solutions that meet the color quality, precision and workflow needs of graphic arts and photography professionals, " said Jim Rosetta, vice president and general manger, Imaging Systems Group, Canon U.S.A. "Since its launch, the imagePROGRAF line has established itself as the preferred choice for professionals seeking a highly-versatile, easy-to-navigate solution capable of delivering extraordinary color-intensive output."

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., July 20, 2010 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, today announced the addition of two new CanoScan LiDE Color Image Scanners – the LiDE 210 and LiDE 110 scanners. These sleek and compact scanners, with the LiDE 210 being the thinnest Canon scanner to date, offer consumers affordable, high-speed scanning options without sacrificing overall image quality, making archiving photos or scanning an important document to be e-mailed extremely easy.

The new Canon CanoScan LiDE 210 and LiDE 110 scanners are not only affordable and compact but easy to use as well. With a maximum color resolution of 4800 x 4800 dpi (optical)¹ for the LiDE210 and 2400 x 4800 dpi (optical) ¹ for the LiDE110 scanner, users can be confident that the end result of scans will be of high quality. The addition of Auto Document Fix, which helps maintain readability of important documents by sharpening and blackening the text, and Auto Scan Mode, which automatically adjusts settings by detecting the type of original being scanned, make either of these scanners a must-have to satisfy one's scanning needs. These color image scanners also offer an Advanced Z-lid Expansion Top, which raises up to 20 millimeters for easy scanning of thick items such as a child's notebook or a page in a personal scrapbook in addition to EZ-buttons which allow for seamless copying and creating e-mail attachments or turning important documents into PDFs. Powered through the USB connector in addition to being Energy Star compliant, both color image scanners utilize low overall power consumption.