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Today, Canon Canada announced the launch of their new imageCLASS MF4450 and imageCLASS D550 Laser Multifunction products for small office and home office (SOHO) spaces. These latest laser devices are easy-to-use, high-performance, black-and-white multifunction products with advanced features that should suit the day-to-day needs of any small business. The new imageCLASS line-up is small and compact and can print and copy quickly and efficiently.
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CANON CANADA ANNOUNCES NEW imageCLASS MF4450 and imageCLASS D550 LASER MULTIFUNCTION PRODUCTS FOR SMALL OFFICE/HOME OFFICE
New Products Offer Speed, Convenience and Reliability in a Compact Design
MISSISSAUGA, ON, March 1, 2011 – Canon Canada Inc., a leader in digital imaging, today announced two new laser multifunction devices – the imageCLASS MF4450 Black & White Laser Multifunction Printer and the imageCLASS D550 Black & White Laser Multifunction Copier – providing small or home office users easy-to-use, high-performance, black-and-white multi-function devices with advanced features necessary to tackle the daily, document output needs of businesses.
Canon’s imageCLASS MF4450 and imageCLASS D550 are compact, user-friendly products with an easy to navigate five-line LCD, offering a convenient solution for any home or small office. An added advantage is the Push/Pull Scanning feature providing businesses with the flexibility of initiating a scan from a PC or directly from the device, increasing convenience and saving time. Additionally, these products require minimal maintenance and incorporate the Canon Single Cartridge System, which combines the toner and drum in one easy-to-replace unit, resulting in excellent image quality retention and eliminating the complication and warehousing of separate toner and drum consumables.
“We are refreshing our laser multifunction portfolio for small and home offices looking to leverage big-office technology in a single device,” said Ian Macfarlane, Senior Vice President of Sales & Service Operations at Canon Canada Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Canon U.S.A., Inc.
“With the introduction of these multifunction models, Canon continues to demonstrate our commitment to provide a more streamlined, cost-effective business solution without the complexities of multiple devices.”
Canon’s imageCLASS MF4450 tackles black-and-white laser printing and copying tasks at speeds of up to 24 pages-per-minute (ppm)I with fast-first print times of approximately six seconds*. Crisp text and images can be produced at an enhanced print resolution of up to 1200 x 600 dpi quality. The imageCLASS MF4450 is equipped with a 250-sheet front-loading paper cassette that blends seamlessly into the unit, while the 35-sheet automatic document feeder works for both copying as well as scanning. Combining the high optical colour scanning resolution of 600 x 600 dpi with a 24-bit depth produces exceptional quality for the end-user.
Canon’s imageCLASS D550 Laser Multifunction Copier possesses speeds of up to 26 ppmI at a fast first print time of six seconds*. Duplex versatility with two-sided copying, printing and scanning saves space and paper consumption, which leads to lower cost-of-ownership. Combining the high-optical, colour scanning resolution of 600 x 600 dpi, colour depth of 24-bit and various output file formats including Hi-Compression PDF, Searchable PDF, PDF, JPEG, TIFF and BMP, the imageCLASS D550 Copier allows the user the benefit of speedy and efficient output to better meet their document management needs. For optimal speed when printing and scanning, both products provide a USB 2.0 Hi-Speed interface.
The Canon imageCLASS MF4450 is expected to be available starting early March 2011 at an estimated manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $249. The Canon imageCLASS D550 is expected to be available starting early March 2011 with an estimated manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $349. These two products come standard with a limited one-year warranty.
About Canon Canada Inc.
Headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, the company employs 1,200 people at its offices nation-wide, servicing the Canadian market from coast to coast. Innovation and cutting-edge technology have been essential ingredients in Canon’s success. Canon’s leadership in imaging, optical and document management technology and solutions is based in large part on the thousands of patents the company has secured throughout its history. Canon Inc. is among the top four US patent recipients.
The company’s comprehensive product line includes networked multifunction devices; digital copiers (colour and black and white); printers, scanners, image filing systems and facsimile machines; calculators, digital camcorders, digital and analogue cameras and lenses; semiconductor, broadcast and other specialized industrial products.
Canon supports programs that help preserve and protect the environment. The company instituted the Clean Earth Campaign in 1990, which assists various environmental and recycling initiatives. The Campaign has also supported leading environmental organizations, such as World Wildlife Fund – Canada and the Canon Envirothon.
