Canon demonstrates Software Imaging’s XPS technology solutions on its large format printers at drupa 2008

• XPS RIP and driver technology optimised for Canon devices
• New solutions ensure high-speed high-quality CAD and general office printing
• Improved colour accuracy and high line fidelity through optimal tie-in with Windows Vista

drupa 2008, DUSSELDORF, May 30, 2008 – Canon, world leader in imaging technology solutions, and Software Imaging, one of the world’s largest independent providers of printing and imaging technologies and development services, are demonstrating new XPS solutions at drupa 2008.

The demonstration will use Software Imaging’s PrintMagicXPS raster image processor (RIP) and XPSDrv driver, specifically designed for Canon’s large format printers (LFPs), to print CAD and general office documents on the new LP17. By enabling fast XPSDrv printer driver creation to support the XPS fixed-layout file format developed by Microsoft, the software is particularly suited for printing from Windows Vista environments.

The accurate, high-speed XPS rendering results in high line fidelity for CAD applications and an exact rendition of colour, making Canon’s LFPs perfectly suited for the output of technical drawings and office printing where colour accuracy is key. The innovative drag and drop XPS file printing to all Canon devices makes the printers and their software ideal tools to produce an unrivalled level of accuracy, fidelity and performance.

Anne Sharp, European Marketing Manager, Large Format Solutions, Canon Europe, says: “We are always working to make our range of LFPs completely fit our customers’ requirements. By partnering with Software Imaging, we are bringing advanced XPS technology solutions to our printers, resulting in unrivalled output quality at high print speeds.”

Jon Williams, Group Product Manager for Software Imaging says: “We are very pleased to have the opportunity to demonstrate XPS printing with Canon at drupa. Since PrintMagicXPS supports accurate colours through to 16-bit/channel colour rendering, Canon’s Large Format Printers can take full advantage of these XPS solutions, ensuring that colour fidelity is maintained throughout the printing process – which results in stunning output.”

In conjunction with Canon LFP printers, Software Imaging’s PrintMagicXPS RIP delivers an industry-leading level of accuracy, fidelity and performance, enabling fast XPSDrv printer driver creation for Windows Vista.

For a demonstration of the software, which includes printing from AutoCAD and AutoDesk viewer applications and MS Office 2007 – both with direct XPS support – please visit the Canon stand B46, Hall 8A at drupa 2008.

About Software Imaging

Software Imaging is well respected as one of the most influential and reliable technology providers in the print and imaging industry.

For over twenty years the company has been at the forefront of global innovation in printing and imaging software, delivering significant time-to-market and cost advantages to customers through its Printer Driver Technologies, Embedded Systems, Mobile Printing Toolkits, and Specialty Applications. With the launch of Windows Vista, Software Imaging continues to work with Microsoft on the new XPS document format .

Headquartered in the UK with offices worldwide, Software Imaging licenses technology to the world's largest suppliers of printers, digital copiers and mobile phones.

About Canon Europa

Canon is a world-leading innovator and provider of imaging and information technology solutions for individuals and businesses.

A subsidiary of Canon Inc. of Japan, Canon Europa is the operational headquarters for Canon in Europe and is based in Amstelveen, the Netherlands. Canon Europa supports the activities of the entire Canon in Europe organisation, including all the national sales organisations based in countries throughout Europe. The main focus for Canon in Europe business activity is in two clearly defined markets: Business Solutions (developing IT products, solutions and services for both the office and professional print environments) and Consumer Imaging (Input solutions: photography, video and digital camera; and Output solutions: Bubble Jet Printers). Canon Europa employs almost 500 people in Amsterdam.

Further information about Canon Europa is available at:

www.canon-europa.com

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