Canon U.S.A. Introduces Next Generation Digital Microfilm Scanner/Printer for High-Volume Production Environments.Business Editors & Technology Writers LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 2, 2000 Digital Microfilm Scanner/Printer 800 Features Extensive Image Editing and Network Transmission Capabilities Through an 11" X 17" Viewing Screen Canon U.S.A. Inc. (Nasdaq:CANNY) today announced the immediate availability of the high-speed Digital Microfilm Scanner 800 (MS 800) for high-volume production environments. In complimenting Canon's market leading range of microfilm and document scanners, the versatile MS 800 features high image resolution, broad editing and distribution capabilities, and an 11" x 17" viewing screen integrated within an overall small device footprint. The MS 800 is ideal for a wide variety of vertical market applications where intuitive operation, high productivity, and flexibility of media and image transmission are required. For example, the MS 800 is designed to bring greater item processing efficiency to financial institutions, or directly address the wide format requirements of engineering firms. The scanning of checks, blueprints, newspapers, tabloid-size magazines and other similar documents is easily performed. With connectivity to Windows 95/98/NT operating systems, the universal MS 800 utilizes a wide variety of film carriers, including 16mm and 35 mm open reels, 3M and ANSI (American National Standards Institute, New York, www.ansi.org) A membership organization founded in 1918 that coordinates the development of U.S. voluntary national standards in both the private and public sectors. It is the U.S. member body to ISO and IEC. 16 mm cartridges, fiche Same as microfiche. , jackets, and aperture cards. Scanning support of up to 600 x 600 dots-per-inch (dpi) resolution through multiple modes (Fine, Photo, Grayscale In computing, a grayscale or greyscale digital image is an image in which the value of each pixel is a single sample. Displayed images of this sort are typically composed of shades of gray, varying from black at the weakest intensity to white at the strongest, though in ) and a letter-size scan speed of 3 seconds per page also are offered. "The introduction of the MS 800 is a clear indication of Canon's intent to expand its leadership position in the microfilm scanner market," said Robert J. Stankard, director and general manager, Canon Image Filing Systems Division. "By continuing to dedicate significant R&D resources to state-of-the-art digital micrographic mi·cro·graph n. 1. A drawing or photographic reproduction of an object as viewed through a microscope. 2. An instrument used to make tiny writing or engraving. solutions, Canon's role in shaping the direction of the marketplace will grow even greater," he added. With standard automatic negative/positive, size, and skew (1) The misalignment of a document or punch card in the feed tray or hopper that prohibits it from being scanned or read properly. (2) In facsimile, the difference in rectangularity between the received and transmitted page. detection, motorized mo·tor·ize tr.v. mo·tor·ized, mo·tor·iz·ing, mo·tor·iz·es 1. To equip with a motor. 2. To supply with motor-driven vehicles. 3. To provide with automobiles. zoom, auto focus and 90 degree rotation control, the MS 800 makes ease of the entire imaging process. The optional FilePrint 400 printer completes the Canon Digital Microprinter System, producing 9 page-per-minute laser-quality prints from the MS 800 with up to 11" x 17" paper. The FilePrint 400 can print without the aid of a PC connection and makes full use of the MS 800's background and border erasure ERASURE, contracts, evidence. The obliteration of a writing; it will render it void or not under the same circumstances as an interlineation. (q.v.) Vide 5 Pet. S. C. R. 560; 11 Co. 88; 4 Cruise, Dig. 368; 13 Vin. Ab. 41; Fitzg. 207; 5 Bing. R. 183; 3 C. & P. 65; 2 Wend. R. 555; 11 Conn. feature for cleaner printouts and greater toner conservation. The level of office automation built into the MS 800 is enhanced through 6 one-touch function keys for frequently used settings, a special overlay mode that scans both sides of items such as checks and automatically re-positions them into single, portrait-oriented files, and Canon's FS Controller III, which delivers super-fast automated batch processing (1) Performing a particular operation automatically on a group of files all at once rather than manually opening, editing and saving one file at a time. For example, graphics software that converts a selection of images from one format to another would be a batch processing utility. and image retrieval. A standard SCSI SCSI in full Small Computer System Interface Once common standard for connecting peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, etc.) to small and medium-sized computers. SCSI has given way to faster standards, such as Firewire and USB. II interface and Canon's Scanning Utility 800 allows users to select scanner settings, including TIFF, BMP (1) (BitMaP) Also known as a "bump" file, it is the native, bitmapped graphics format in Windows. A BMP can be saved in several color options: 1-, 4-, 8- and 24-bit color provide 2, 16, 256 and 16,000,000 colors respectively. BMP files use the .BMP or . , JPEG JPEG in full Joint Photographic Experts Group Standard computer file format for storing graphic images in a compressed form for general use. JPEG images are compressed using a mathematical algorithm. , and JBIG JBIG - Joint Bi-level Image Experts Group file formats. Once an image has been scanned, users can imprint information on image data and print to an online printer, or deliver the image via the Internet, intranet, facsimile, or e-mail. With a small footprint and trim overall dimensions, the Canon MS 800 is the most compact 11" X 17" reader scanner available. An optional remote keyboard that provides quick, convenient access to all primary controls is ideal for maximizing productivity and for operators who may have physical disabilities. The Canon Digital Microfilm Scanner/Printer 800 is available today through all authorized Canon Micrographic dealers with a main unit suggested retail price of $9,800, making the device one of the best value propositions available in the imaging marketplace. Canon U.S.A. Inc. is an industry leader in professional and consumer imaging solutions and, through its parent company, Canon Inc., 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 American and the Caribbean. All referenced product names are trademarks of their respective owners. |
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