imageRUNNER 110 Now Available From Canon USA; Company's First Segment 6 Digital Duplicator/Printer Begins Rollout, Expanding High-Volume Line and New Revenue Base.

Business Editors

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 20, 2000

Canon U.S.A., Inc., the company whose imaging solutions give people Know How, today announced the U.S. availability of the imageRUNNER 110, a 110 page-per-minute (ppm) digital black and white duplicator/printer for Print-On-Demand (POD) and Central Reprographic Department (CRD) environments.

Canon's entry into Segment 6 digital enables the company to capture additional market share in high-volume environments, and introduces the Canon brand choice to customers in a market that previously offered few alternatives.

"The imageRUNNER 110 significantly expands our product portfolio, and strengthens Canon's Print On Demand market strategy to capture maximum page volume," said Tod Pike, senior vice president and general manager of Canon's Imaging Systems Group. "By continuing to extend our capabilities in this arena, the Canon brand will represent a key force helping shape the dramatic growth experienced in Print On Demand."

The imageRUNNER 110 is the latest in a full line of Canon products spanning the range from PC copier to Segment 6, making Canon an unparalleled single source provider meeting the needs of a wide range of customers.

"The market growth of Print On Demand in the coming years will also bring increasing options and possibilities to the consumer. We are pleased to see Canon, with its introduction of the imageRUNNER 110, expanding its presence as a major supplier of solutions in this arena," said Charles A. Pesko Jr., managing director, CAP Ventures.

All imageRUNNER 110 devices include the following base configuration:

- 110 ppm, 600 x 600 dots-per-inch (dpi) resolution digital print

engine

- System Controller and 512 MB Marking Image Path for job

spooling to the print engine

- (2 x 1,000) and (1 x 2,000) sheet,fully-adjustable, paper trays

- Finisher supporting single and multi-position stapling

- Automatic trayless duplexing for two-sided document production

- Touch screen operator control interface

Duplicator versions of the imageRUNNER 110 require the installation of an optional Document Scanner for hard copy reproduction. Software to perform hard copy reproduction using the Document Scanner is included as standard with every imageRUNNER 110.

With a monthly duty cycle rating up to 1,000,000 impressions, the imageRUNNER 110 features a short, straight paper path that can handle up to 110 lb. index stock. Automatic trayless duplexing assures high throughput productivity and conservation of consumables.

Standard support of 4,000 sheets in three drawers can be expanded with an optional, 4,000-sheet three-drawer module, bringing total online capacity to 8,000 sheets. The high paper capacity allows the unit to remain in continuous operation at 110 ppm for over one hour while feeding from up to six separate paper sources on a single job.

From a document finishing standpoint, a standard, 3,000-sheet finisher imposes staples from a wire spool whose length is adjusted for stack thickness, and an optional booklet maker folds, trims and multi-position staples pages. An optional wheeled stacking cart allows users to roll one 5,000-sheet stack of printed sheets away and place another cart without stopping the device.

In network configurations, the imageRUNNER 110 offers multiple protocol support for SPX/IPX, TCP/IP, and EtherTalk. With intuitive drivers for Microsoft Windows environments, the unit supports Adobe PostScript 3, PCL6, PDF and TIFF printing. A high speed raster image processor (RIP) with marking image path capacity can spool up to 20,000 pages.

In processing incoming print jobs, the imageRUNNER 110 has intelligent queuing capability, allowing an operator to manage multiple print queues simultaneously. This technology performs intelligent traffic control of jobs, optimizing device engine productivity.

Canon's sophisticated Diagnostic Support Tool (CDST) technology links the imageRUNNER 110 to Field Technicians via laptop computer and remote communications, allowing them to monitor duplicator operation, test subsystems, and identify replacement parts needed. The technology minimizes machine downtime and reduces the need for additional on-site servicing, maximizing overall productivity.

Customer orders for the imageRUNNER 110 may be made today with all authorized Canon dealers and subsidiaries.

U.S. market suggested retail pricing for the imageRUNNER 110 is as follows:

Basic Printer Version $ 222,775.00

Basic Duplicator Version $ 226,220.00

Basic Duplicator/Printer $ 235,770.00

Deluxe Duplicator/Printer $ 246,170.00

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 America and the Caribbean.

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