Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6100 Printer, LUCIA Pigment Inks, and Canon Media Receive High Print Permanence Ratings from Wilhelm Imagi

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., Oct 21, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) --
CAJ | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating -- Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in advanced digital imaging and office
solutions, today announced that the imagePROGRAF iPF6100 large format
printer, high-stability LUCIA pigment inks, and Canon media have
undergone extensive print permanence testing by Wilhelm Imaging Research
(WIR), a leading independent permanence testing laboratory. Results show
that the iPF6100 printer and Canon media achieved a very high level of
overall WIR Print Permanence Ratings for large format printers.

The Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6100 printer with LUCIA pigment inks (also
used in the iPF9100/8100/6200/5100 printers) and a range of Canon media
achieved a "Displayed Prints Framed Under Glass" average permanence
rating of greater than 100 years for color output, and greater than 200
years for black-and-white output. The Canon prints were also very
resistant to damage from high-humidity environments, resistant to ozone
exposure, and resistant to water damage, according to WIR tests.
"Whether printed in color or made in black-and-white, the prints are
beautiful -- and will remain beautiful -- for a very long period of time,"
said Henry Wilhelm, president, Wilhelm Imaging Research.

The full WIR report for the Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6100 printer, which
features California landscape photographer William Niell making prints
with the iPF6100, can be found on the WIR Web site at http://www.wilhelm-research.com/canon/ipf6100.html

Wilhelm Imaging Research, using comprehensive print permanence test
methods developed by the company over the past twenty five years, has
become the de facto industry standard for most print
categories for both consumer and professional printers. WIR's tests are
designed to evaluate ALL of the five major print longevity factors:
prolonged exposure to light when displayed, dark storage stability,
resistance to unprotected exposure to atmospheric ozone, resistance to
high humidity, and resistance to damage by water.

"The Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6100 test results from Wilhelm Imaging
Research further solidifies our position as a premier provider of
quality, reliable large format imaging solutions," said Rich Reamer,
director, Large Format Product Marketing, Canon U.S.A. "The combination
of vivid LUCIA pigment inks, device consistency and reliability make the
iPF6100 one of our best large format printers for the photographic, fine
art, and graphic arts markets."

About Wilhelm Imaging Research

Wilhelm Imaging Research, Inc. has for over 25 years conducted research
on the stability and preservation of traditional and digitally printed
color and black-and-white photographs, and on the preservation of motion
pictures in humidity-controlled, very low temperature cold storage. A
major activity of WIR is the development of improved accelerated print
permanence tests and advanced, full tonal scale, colorimetric analysis
methods for the fading and staining that occurs with color and
black-and-white photographic images over time. As an independent testing
laboratory, WIR publishes brand name-specific, comparative permanence
data for desktop and large-format inkjet printers and other digital
imaging devices. WIR has provided standardized test data to many of the
world's leading imaging and photographic companies.

About Canon U.S.A., Inc.

Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer,
business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions. Its
parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), a top patent holder of
technology, ranked third overall in the U.S. in 2008+, with global
revenues of US $45 billion, is listed as number four in the computer
industry on Fortune Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies 2009 list,
and is on the 2009 BusinessWeek list of "100 Best Global Brands." Canon
U.S.A. is committed to the highest levels of customer satisfaction and
loyalty, providing 100 percent U.S.-based consumer service and support
for all of the products it distributes. At Canon, we care because caring
is essential to living together in harmony. Founded upon a corporate
philosophy of Kyosei -- "all people, regardless of race, religion
or culture, harmoniously living and working together into the future" --
Canon U.S.A. supports a number of social, youth, educational and other
programs, including environmental and recycling initiatives. Additional
information about these programs can be found at www.usa.canon.com/kyosei.
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SOURCE: Canon U.S.A., Inc.

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or 
Christopher Smith, 516-328-5184 
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