Canon U.S.A. Offers Two New Color-Enabled imageRUNNER Devices for Corporate Environments; New imageRUNNER(R) Devices Bring High-Quality Monochrome Output with Full-Color Capabilities to Mid- to High-Volume Workgroups and Corporate Offices.

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. -- Helping corporations go beyond traditional paper-based document production and experience full-color capabilities and Canon innovation, Canon U.S.A., Inc., the nation's market share brand leader in black-and-white and color copier solutions(i), today leverages Canon's latest Color imagePlatform architecture to deliver exceptional performance and advanced system features with the introduction of the color-enabled imageRUNNER C6870U and imageRUNNER C5870U.

With robust document handling and finishing capabilities, and efficient communication capabilities, the imageRUNNER C6870U and imageRUNNER C5870U are specifically designed for users within large workgroups and busy corporate departments. The imageRUNNER C6870U and imageRUNNER C5870U devices deliver output at speeds up to 68- and 58-page-per-minute (ppm)(ii), respectively, for black-and-white letter-sized documents and 16-ppm(ii) for color letter-sized documents. Both devices leverage Canon's proprietary Multifunctional Embedded Application Platform (MEAP(R)) technology, enabling users to tailor their system functions to specific industry or business needs with customized MEAP applications.

"From high-speed scanning and local document storage to advanced finishing, electronic distribution and Internet-ready capabilities, these next-generation color-enabled imageRUNNER devices deliver unmatched performance, durability and innovation," said Sam Yoshida, director and general manager, Corporate Systems Division, Canon U.S.A. "These devices achieve a new level of performance and empower every user with the ability to capture, create and communicate critical information at network speed."

To ensure that users are prepared to tackle almost any printing project, the imageRUNNER 6870U and imageRUNNER 5870U are available with a choice of one of two print controllers. The first print controller option is the Color UFR II/PCL/PS Printer Kit-L1, which offers UFR II (Ultra Fast Rendering II), PCL 5c, and Post Script emulation printing. The second print controller option is the imagePASS-G1, which supports genuine Adobe PostScript 3 and PCL 5c.

The imageRUNNER C6870U and imageRUNNER C5870U devices are powerful central communication hubs, offering basic Color Universal Send and optional fax capabilities - perfect for the sharing and managing of information in the office. In addition, users may add the optional PDF High Compression Kit-A1 to send complex and detailed color pages efficiently over network lines and the Universal Send PDF Enhancement Kit-C1 offering Searchable PDF and Encrypted PDF functionality. By utilizing Searchable PDF, it enables users to better handle detailed scanned color pages and quickly find information within scanned documents. In addition, Encrypted PDF provides users with passwords only, the ability to open, edit, or print files.

The new Canon devices are also available with a Web Access function, which allows workgroups or companies to use their imageRUNNER device as a data-access terminal to call up Internet or intranet sites on the user-interface panel. This function supports information retrieval and printing of administrative application forms directly from the imageRUNNER device without the need for a personal computer.

In addition, the imageRUNNER C6870U and imageRUNNER C5870U deliver a host of device management and security features designed to ease administrative burdens, control and monitor device usage, and help protect vital corporate information. Capabilities include Department ID, Single Sign On (SSO), and Simple Device Log-in (SDL) for user authentication, NetSpot Suite, Remote UI and Device Information Delivery Settings for easy device management, as well as Secure Print, HDD encryption and complete erase for enhanced security features.

The suggested retail price for the imageRUNNER C6870 and C5870, which are available immediately through authorized Canon U.S.A. dealers and Canon Business Solutions locations, will be $23,500 and $19,100*, respectively.

About Canon U.S.A., Inc.

Canon U.S.A., Inc. delivers consumer, business-to-business, and industrial imaging solutions. The Company is listed as one of Fortune's Most Admired Companies in America and is rated #35 on the BusinessWeek list of "Top 100 Brands." Its parent company Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ) is a top patent holder of technology, ranking third overall in the U.S. in 2004, with global revenues of $33.3 billion. For more information, visit www.usa.canon.com.

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Prices, availability and specifications subject to change without notice.

As an ENERGY STAR(R) partner, Canon U.S.A., Inc. has determined that these products meet the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.

(i)Source - Gartner Dataquest - "Printer Quarterly Statistics United States - Database," Camille Iorns February 2005.

(ii) Print speed based on Letter-sized output.

* Actual price set by individual dealer and may vary.