(EMAILWIRE.COM, January 14, 2003 ) Canon U.S.A., Inc., a pioneer in network-based facsimile (fax) machines and a subsidiary of Canon Inc. (NYSE: CAJ), today announces a new line of laser-based fax devices that will change many people's perceptions about fax technology. The new LASER CLASS 700 Series - including the LASER CLASS 730i, 720i and 710 - harnesses the power of the Internet and leverages customers' investments in their data networks to provide a reliable, easy-to-use, cost-effective communications solution for customers who need to transfer hard copy documents across multiple locations.

The new LASER CLASS 700 Series incorporates Canon's proven digital imaging expertise with state-of-the-art communications technology into three models that provide high-quality fax performance, true network connectivity and multi-function flexibility for local and network printing, scanning and convenience copying. The new LASER CLASS fax devices offer "push scan," which enables the distribution of scanned documents to e-mail, network or host folders or files and to document management systems. Designed for small-to-mid-size workgroups that process large volumes of paper documents, the LASER CLASS 700 Series devices can serve as a cornerstone for busy offices that need highly efficient, functional office equipment.

"Canon has been a leader in the laser facsimile market for 13 years, and we've achieved this by listening to our customers and understanding their business needs," said Christine Sedlacek, assistant director of Fax Product Marketing for Canon U.S.A. "We have a large number of customers in paper-intensive businesses who will benefit from the extra applications Internet faxing will deliver to them. The LASER CLASS 700 Series is flexible enough that it can stand on its own, or as a part of a corporate network, while offering the kinds of productivity improvements and cost savings that law firms, mortgage companies, doctor's offices, hospitals and real estate firms require."

The LASER CLASS 700 Series comprises three models: the 710, designed as a standalone fax capable of upgrading to support additional applications, and the 720i and 730i, both of which are internet-fax enabled right out of the box. The LASER CLASS 720i and 730i models come equipped with several features that are also offered as options for the 710 model, including:

Parallel printing /USB
Network faxing and network printing through the 10/100 BaseT network interface card
Internet faxing, PC faxing, network scanning and printing, through the Network Kit III
Through the Printer Kit III, high performance local printing and duplex printing of up to 19 pages-per-minute (ppm) at resolutions of up to 1200 x 1200 dpi for letter-size output, with support for PCL5e and PCL6 emulation
All three models also include a number of other productivity enhancing features, such as:

Push Scan - "Pushes" the scanned document over the Internet or Extranet to network or host folders and files, document management systems or other G3 fax machines
Super G3 faxing at speeds of up to 33.6kbps*
Maximum paper supply of 1,100 sheets from up to 4 different paper sources
Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) - handles up to 70 letter-size sheets
Upgradeable memory - from 8 MB and up to 510 pages (LASER CLASS 710,720i models) to 40 MB, up to 1,500 pages. (The LASERCLASS 730i model ships standard with up to 40 MB and up to 1,500 pages)
Dual Line Option - a second line to allow simultaneous fax transmission and receipt
FX 7 toner cartridge - yields 4,500 letter-size prints (based on 5% coverage) for easier maintenance and operation
Monthly duty cycle of up to 20,000 letter-size pages
Internet Faxing a Key Feature

Internet faxing allows customers to utilize their companies' existing data networks for efficient and economical transmission of hard-copy documents. By eliminating phone line connection charges, Internet faxing costs little to operate, eliminates transmission errors due to busy signals, offers more secure desktop-to-desktop document transmission and enables faster, simultaneous transmission to multiple recipients. Internet faxing is gaining popularity largely due to the increase in use of corporate intranet sites as well as greater data bandwidth available in corporate networks. When connected to a customer's network, Canon LASER CLASS 700 Series devices enable faxing to e-mail, can receive e-mail from a fax machine or convert paper documents into digital files for network printing or scanning. For greater ease of use and flexibility, the LASER CLASS 700 Series supports industry-standard PDF and M-TIFF file formats for document transmission.

Network Support

The 730i and 720i LASER CLASS models ship with both a USB port and a parallel port included. Both ports are available as an option for the 710. To assist customers with LASER CLASS network administration and maintenance, Canon offers tools that facilitate installation and network integration, remote programming and troubleshooting, document management and usage tracking. These include Netspot software, contained within the Printer Kit III, and Canon's Remote User Interface software.

Pricing and Availability

Canon's LASER CLASS 700 Series devices are not available through authorized Canon dealers and Canon Business Solutions locations. Suggested retail pricing is as follows:

LASER CLASS 710 - $2,695
LASER CLASS 720i - $2,995
LASER CLASS 730i - $3,295
About Canon U.S.A.

Canon U.S.A., Inc. delivers consumer, business-to-business and industrial imaging solutions. In 2001, the Company was listed as one of Fortune's Most Admired Companies in America and was ranked #41 on the BusinessWeek list of "Top 100 Brands." Its parent company Canon Inc. (NYSE: CAJ) is a top patent holder of technology, ranking third overall in the U.S. in 2001, with global revenues of $22 billion. Canon U.S.A. employs approximately 11,000 people at over 30 locations. For more information, visit www.usa.canon.com.

* - - Super G3 capability (33.6 modem speed) available when transmitting to another v.34 fax machine, and currently available only with DSL. The Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) currently supports modem speeds of 28.8 kbps or lower, depending on telephone line conditions.

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