Company to Launch New Products For Mid, and High Volume Environments TAMPA, Fla.--Dec. 5, 2001-- Canon U.S.A. introduced a new line of imageRUNNER Networked Office Systems at the Canon Digital Solution Forum. Spanning a range of speeds that address the needs of mid and high-volume customers, the new models on display include the imageRUNNER 85 for production printing environments, the imageRUNNER 7200 for high-volume corporate departments, and the imageRUNNER 3300i for mid-volume workgroups. Stated Tod Pike, senior vice president of Marketing, Canon U.S.A. Imaging Systems Group, "We are very excited about this new line of imageRUNNER models, as they meet a wide range of needs and improve upon what have been tremendously successful products. Canon imageRUNNER sales are continuing on a terrific run, and these introductions will provide a strong foundation for us to build on throughout next year.'' Canon imageRUNNER 85 Production Printer The imageRUNNER 85 is an 85 page-per-minute (ppm) black-and-white production printer with a robust set of document throughput and finishing capabilities designed to enhance overall productivity. The print engine of the unit can support a monthly print volume of up to 400,000 impressions, and is intended for use within Host-Based Print Central Reprographic Departments, Print-for-Pay establishments, and distributed Print On Demand environments in mid-to-large size corporations. Canon imageRUNNER 7200 The imageRUNNER 7200 is a 72 ppm black-and-white digital copier with optional network printing and/or scanning capabilities. For consistency in product offerings, the connectivity, software, and document finishing tools available with the imageRUNNER 7200 are identical to other imageRUNNER 8500 devices, enabling organizations to significantly reduce system training time. The imageRUNNER 7200 targets high-volume corporate departments, and can also be utilized in Central Reprographic Departments, and Print-for-Pay and Print On Demand environments. Canon imageRUNNER 3300i The new Canon imageRUNNER 3300i builds on the current available imageRUNNER 3300 by fully leveraging Canon's IP Architecture and the inclusion of Canon's Universal Send Technology. Canon IP enables the imageRUNNER 3300i to serve as a central hub for the distribution and management of corporate information, helping eliminate barriers to communication between paper and digital formats. At the core of the device is a 33 ppm digital copier/printer/scanner with optional faxing capability. Availability and Pricing The imageRUNNER 85, 7200, and 3300i are expected to be available in the Second Quarter of 2002 through Authorized Canon U.S.A Dealers and Canon Business Solutions locations. Pricing for the products and their related accessories will be made available at the time of launch for each model.