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In the field of midrange copying machines, digital multifunction devices (MFDs) are meeting the
expanding needs of networked offices around the world, and demand for environmentally conscious
products and business solutions is also growing rapidly. In this situation, Canon reinforced its
imageRUNNER (iR) series, introducing the “i” series of products offering network connectivity as a
standard feature. We also enhanced the features of our digital MFDs in business solutions with document
management system functions such as Universal Send. New digital MFDs offering energy efficiency,
space-saving designs and quiet operation proved popular in Europe and the United States. To fulfill
the diversifying needs of office users, we will continue enhancing our lineup by adding, for example,
more customized and easy-to-upgrade functions.
In high-end digital MFDs, Canon enriched its lineup and increased large-scale orders from major
corporations. Featuring excellent durability, productivity, reliability, cost performance and functions, the
top-of-the-line imageRUNNER 105 (iR105) dominated its market worldwide. We are augmenting
communications links with sales companies to win more major accounts and enhance our competitiveness
in terms of product specifications and costs. Foreseeing a transition in corporations toward downsized
server-based networks, we are rapidly developing new business solutions.
Offices in Japan, in particular, are increasingly using color documents, creating new potential for Canon´s
Color imageRUNNER (Color iR) digital MFDs. In November 2002, we released the imageRUNNERC3200
(iR C3200), a strategic model featuring our new Color iR Controller, which allows us to offer many of the
prime functions of popular monochrome digital MFDs in the imageRUNNER (iR) series. We plan to intro-
duce this model globally in the second quarter of 2003, targeting both office and professional demand.
We will expand our lineup to further reinforce our color document business and drive this fast-growing
market.
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Business Machines
Copying Machines
For the first time, Canon dominates U.S. market for both analog and digital
monochrome copying machines*
Ikuo Soma, Chief Executive of Office Imaging Products Operations,
Talks about Color Di
g
ital MFD Strate
gy
The imageRUNNER (iR) series of digital MFDs Canon released in 2000,
designed for monochrome output in advanced networked office
environments, continues to sell well around the world. At the heart of
these products is the iR Controller, which employs System-On-Chip (SOC)
technologies to provide cutting-edge functions such as Universal Send.
Efforts to achieve a color digital MFD culminated with our development of
the Color iR Controller and commercialization of the imageRUNNER C3200
(iR C3200). This newest addition to the imageRUNNER series offers
optimal functions for today´s offices, including high-speed processing,
easy color handling, superb print performance and complete compatibility
with imageWARE document management software. I am confident that
the imageRUNNER C3200 will hold the prominent market position as we
build a full lineup of Color imageRUNNER products to solidify Canon´s
No.1 share of the color document handling market worldwide.
*Market share figures calculated by Gartner Dataquest