Canon U.S.A. Announces imageRUNNER 5000i Availability; Device a Central Communications Hub for Managing Information in the Digital Office.Business/Technology Editors TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 5, 2001 Canon U.S.A., Inc., a subsidiary of Canon Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :CAJ CAJ Canadian Association of Journalists CAJ Christliche Arbeiterjugend (German Young Christian Workers) CAJ China Academic Journals CAJ Christian Academy in Japan CAJ Canaima, Venezuela (Airport Code) ), today announced the immediate availability of the new imageRUNNER 5000i, a mid-volume, 50 page-per-minute, black-and-white, digital copier/printer with dynamic document scanning capabilities that set new standards for sharing information in the networked office. The imageRUNNER 5000i, built on Canon's imagePlatform (IP) Architecture, features Universal Send technology, which allows users to distribute hard copy and electronic information to multiple destinations, in multiple formats, in one single operation from a single platform. "The imageRUNNER 5000i represents a significant advancement in the information sharing See data conferencing. capabilities of networked imaging systems by being able to perform mass, multiple-route distribution of documents in one simple operation," said Dennis Amorosano, director of Marketing, Canon U.S.A. Copier and Networked Office Systems Division. "For the end user this represents real freedom to be able to work with information they way they choose to, without limitations commonly found with incompatible or proprietary systems." In serving as a central communications hub, the imageRUNNER 5000i requires no additional hardware or software to enable users to scan documents and distribute them via e-mail, Internet fax Using the Internet to send faxes. Fax servers accept an incoming fax message and route it to a fax server in the same locality as the destination fax machine. The fax server then makes a local telephone call to send the fax. , or to a file server, mail box, or database. In addition, every imageRUNNER 5000i comes packaged with a 20-user version of eCopy Desktop software, which allows users to send documents from the device to a local or shared folder In a graphical user interface (GUI), a simulated file folder that holds data, applications and other folders. Folders were introduced on the Xerox Star, then popularized on the Macintosh and later adapted to Windows and Unix. In Unix and Linux, as well as DOS and Windows 3. for retrieval. Scanned documents can then be easily integrated into today's most popular business applications. Documents can also be combined, annotated, or converted to editable text, then distributed via e-mail or saved to a company database, filing system, or document management application. As a network printer, the imageRUNNER 5000i uses a robust digital engine capable of supporting 2400 x 600 dots-per-inch, and 256 gray scale resolution. The device has a monthly duty cycle of up to 200,000 impressions per month. With high-end document finishing, the imageRUNNER 5000i caters to large corporate departments by bringing capabilities typically associated with systems targeting the Central Reprographic Department (CRD CRD See Central Registration Depository (CRD). ), to the general office. Multi-position stapling sta·pling n. The fastening together of two tissues with a staple or staples. stapling the use of staples as surgical sutures and fixation. , 2 and 3-hole punch, and saddle-stitch booklet making are all easily made possible through intuitive device drivers at the user desktop. For printing confidential documents, or temporarily storing them for printing at a convenient time, the imageRUNNER 5000i offers a Secure Print function, which, after selected from the print driver, will only output a document upon entry of a user password. A Mail Box Printing function creates 100 security-coded mail boxes for storing print jobs and scanned documents, which may be combined and printed as one or sent to multiple destinations in one step. For enhanced copying productivity, the imageRUNNER 5000i Remote and Cascade Copy functions enable users to connect with additional units on the network. Users can input a job locally for remote output to another imageRUNNER 5000i of a different configuration, or can split a workload simultaneously between two units for double the productivity. The imageRUNNER 5000i comes equipped with a comprehensive set of system utilities designed to simplify the management and operation of the device for end users and system administrators. Canon's Remote UI utility transforms a user desktop into a remote access center for the unit through a standard web browser The program that serves as your front end to the Web on the Internet. In order to view a site, you type its address (URL) into the browser's Location field; for example, www.computerlanguage.com, and the home page of that site is downloaded to you. . By entering its IP address, users instantly can access device status and settings, job management functions, user mailboxes and other information, depending on defined user access privileges. The imageRUNNER 5000i also comes bundled with Canon NetSpot Suite utilities, including NetSpot Console, a web-based application See Web application. for installing and managing the device on the network, and NetSpot Job Monitor, for managing and tracking the progress of print jobs. Plug-in software modules are also available for the most popular enterprise management applications available today, including Microsoft Management Console A Windows NT/2000 feature that provides a common environment for running management software from Microsoft and third parties. Any type of administration service such as network management, antivirus management, disk management and authentication can be created as a Microsoft Management , CA Unicenter, HP OpenView HP OpenView was a Hewlett Packard product range consisting of an extensive portfolio of network and systems management products. In 2007 the entire HP OpenView portfolio was rebranded under the strengthened HP Software name. , Tivoli NetView, and BMC PATROL See PATROL. . Pricing and Availability The imageRUNNER 5000i ships standard with digital copying, printing, and Universal Send technology, and has a suggested retail list price of $23,350. A printer-only version is also offered at a suggested retail price of $18,000. Both versions of the imageRUNNER 5000i are available today through Authorized au·thor·ize tr.v. au·thor·ized, au·thor·iz·ing, au·thor·iz·es 1. To grant authority or power to. 2. To give permission for; sanction: Canon U.S.A. Dealers and Canon Business Solutions locations. About Canon U.S.A., Inc. Canon U.S.A., Inc. is an industry leader in professional and consumer imaging solutions and, through its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), is a top patent-holder of imaging technologies. The company's comprehensive product line includes networked multifunction devices; digital and analog copiers (color and black and white); printers, scanners, image filing systems, and facsimile machines; camcorders, cameras and lenses; and semiconductor, broadcast and medical equipment. Canon employs 12,000 people at more than 30 facilities throughout North, Central and South America South America, fourth largest continent (1991 est. pop. 299,150,000), c.6,880,000 sq mi (17,819,000 sq km), the southern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. and the Caribbean. All referenced product names are trademarks of their respective owners. |
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