Canon U.S.A. Enhances Workgroup Communications With New Desktop imageRUNNER 1025 Series

New Multifunction Printer Offers Compact Solution with Advanced Distribution Capabilities

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. – Leading the charge to address the evolving needs of the small-business market and workgroup environments, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in document imaging and office solutions, today announced a new series of monochrome imageRUNNER multifunctional (MFP) systems - the imageRUNNER 1025/1025N/1025iF models. Adding new levels of efficiency and image quality to Canon’s array of laser-based MFP offerings, the new series will replace the imageRUNNER 1023 series, as the next generation of desktop environment solutions from Canon.

The imageRUNNER 1025 Series offers capabilities suited to meet diverse document management demands by delivering monochrome digital copying and high-quality laser printing, color scanning and powerful document distribution. Additionally, all models operate at up to 25 pages-per-minute* (ppm) based on letter-sized output and print images at up to an enhanced 1200 x 600 dots-per-inch (dpi) resolution.

“Organizations both large and small are always looking for more versatile, compact printing and imaging solutions that maintain high-quality results and product longevity,” stated Sam Yoshida, vice president and general manager, Canon U.S.A. “As a result, Canon felt it was important to take its proven enterprise technology one step further by adding advanced applications and networking tools to ease the burden on users managing output and networking devices. With these additions, Canon has an all-in-one solution that maximizes space and extends the ability to communicate effectively and efficiently within the office.”

Continuing to offer the robust capabilities of the earlier generation imageRUNNER 1023 Series, the Canon imageRUNNER 1025 Series has expanded distribution options that enable documents to be sent to multiple destinations in popular file formats - thereby reducing organizational and administrative burdens and accelerating communication between users. Also available is the flexibility to configure particular models to help attain greater levels of productivity with new business communications applications. The imageRUNNER 1025iF model features a control panel that allows users to access multiple image and document editing options, including the ability to minimize file sizes and reduce network traffic jams. Further streamlining the overall workflow process, the imageRUNNER 1025iF model comes equipped with a Super G3 fax technology** for efficient transmission speeds, an advanced memory capacity of 256MB RAM, and both the 1025iF and 1025N boast 50-Sheet Duplex Auto Document Feeders.

The ENERGY STAR qualified imageRUNNER 1025 Series will be available immediately through Canon authorized dealers and Canon Business Solutions, at a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $1,500 for the imageRUNNER 1025 model, $2,000 for the imageRUNNER 1025N model and $2,400 for the imageRUNNER 1025iF model.I

About Canon U.S.A., Inc.
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† IFI Patent Intelligence, January 2008

* Up to 24ppm (LTR) when feeding from Stack Bypass
** The Public Switched Telephone Network currently supports fax modem speeds of 28.8 Kbps or lower, depending on telephone line conditions. Sending and receiving fax machines need to conform to ITU-T V.34 guidelines.