Canon targets SOHO market with six new devices
April 27, 2022
Canon U.S.A., Inc. introduced six new printers designed to enhance productivity for hybrid workers and small businesses.
These models include new features to help meet the latest market needs for convenience, workflow efficiency, and security.
The new MAXIFY GX5020 printer is an extension of the Canon MegaTank Printer line-up utilising a high-volume continuous ink supply system, which can significantly reduce ink costs by utilising high-volume ink bottles. Canon explained that this technology also allows users to focus on their work and not get distracted by frequently replacing ink cartridges; and when bottles do need refilling, it is an easy-to-fill, “no mess” process.
The MAXIFY GX5020 printer can hold up to 350 sheets of paper. Additional features include:
- Thanks to low running costs of roughly two cents, coupled with high-volume ink bottles, it can produce approximately 14,000 sheets in colour and approximately 6,000 sheets in black ink.
- While sufficiently compact to fit neatly in limited space, such as a retail store counter or medical reception desk, it delivers high productivity and efficiency.
- The MAXIFY GX5020 printer delivers professional print quality via a four-colour pigment-based ink system. Plus, it offers the versatility to print a range of media from labels to banner papers, glossy media, envelopes and more.
“Canon is proud to deliver solutions designed to meet new customer needs through the continued expansion of the MAXIFY and imageCLASS printer lines,” said Isao “Sammy” Kobayashi, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Canon U.S.A., Inc. “These new printers are designed to improve efficiency for small and home offices, while being versatile, eco-friendly, and time-saving tools.”
The Canon MAXIFY GX5020 printer is also compatible with the new online version of PosterArtist, a poster creation programme designed for all levels of users to create professional-looking posters, banners and signage, with a unique technology allows it to express four different textured looks in gold or silver to enhance the output.
This application, that works across many supported compatible models of Canon devices including the imagePROGRAF, PIXMA, imageRUNNER ADVANCE, imageCLASS, imagePRESS and MAXIFY series, offers prepopulated templates in various categories including education, business, health, travel, hospitality, and many others that the user can customize to fit their needs.
Along with the launch of the new MAXIFY GX5020 printer, Canon U.S.A., Inc. is proud to announce the addition of three new models to its imageCLASS-branded black-and-white laser all-in-one portfolio:
- imageCLASS MF453dw – Three-in-one (print, scan, copy) at 40 pages per minute (ppm)
- imageCLASS MF452dw – Four-in-one (print, scan, copy, fax) at 34 ppm
- imageCLASS MF451dw – Three-in-one (print, scan, copy) at 34 ppm
It takes only five seconds for the first page to print on all of these three new imageCLASS models. The new models build upon the platform capabilities of Canon’s imageCLASS predecessors with features such as:
- Cloud-based printing and scanning directly from the printer’s 5-inch colour touch screen. Users can print documents directly from Dropbox, Google Drive, or OneDrive accounts, or scan images and documents directly to these services.
- Connecting to a Wi-Fi network is much easier than in the past.
- Scan both sides of your document in a single pass for increased scanning speed and to help keep documents in order.
The free Canon PRINT Business application for compatible Apple and Android mobile devices offers convenient and quick printing and scanning on the go for the imageCLASS MF450 printer models.
“Canon’s MAXIFY GX and imageCLASS devices offer a great value for small and home office environments and increase the value of the company’s already impressive line-up for the SOHO buyer to consider,” said Keith Kmetz, Programme Vice President, Imaging, Printing & Document Solutions, IDC.
Lastly, Canon is adding the imageCLASS MF3010 and MF3010VP (“Value Pack”) to its line-up of black-and-white laser printers for home office environments. These models can print up to 19 ppm, with the first page printed in eight seconds, and a capacity of 150 sheets. The MF3010VP printer comes with an additional toner cartridge, and both models come with a long USB cable to connect to a PC or Mac. Canon said that the imageCLASS MF3010 and MF3010VP printers can be perfect for those looking for a low-cost printer with the functionality to get the job done.
The new MAXIFY GX5020, the imageCLASS MF453dw and MF451dw printers are available for immediate purchase through the Canon online store. The imageCLASS MF452dw printer will be available for purchase the first week in May. The imageCLASS MF3010 printer is available exclusively through Walmart and the imageCLASS MF3010VP printer is also available for purchase immediately.
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