Canon U.S.A. announces new Pixma printers

An incentive for those who have registered with the Canom Image Gateway service or Picasa Web Albums is Pixma Cloud Link, which provides the ability to print, directly through the Pixma MG5320 printer without the use of a computer, photos from photo albums stored in those services3. Users of Pixma Cloud Link will also have access to exclusive templates including stationary, envelopes, memos, calendars and many others. In addition, the Pixma MG5320 printer is 802.11n Wi-Fi certified allowing for a fast network transfer rate. Wireless networks can be set up with the press of one button when using a Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Canon U.S.A. offers its award-winning service and support online for all of its consumers looking to set up any of the new Wi-Fi products at, www.usa.canon.com/wirelesshelp. Here customers have access to manuals and video tutorials to assist in setting up a Wi-Fi device.

The Canon EPP mobile app, for use with compatible Android and Apple smartphones and tablets, will be upgraded in August to have documents scanned on the printer to then be sent directly to a compatible device. Users can also print pdfs of documents that were created with the App directly from compatible devices whereas in the past only photos were able to be printed.

For the consumer interested in a high-quality multifunction printer which is easy to use and affordable, the Canon Pixma MG5320 Wireless Photo All-In-One Printer should be at the top of the list. This printer features five individual ink tanks which is part of the ChromaLife100 + ink system4 and help to produce a 4" x 6" borderless photo in approximately 20 seconds5. In addition the printer has a maximum color resolution of 9600 x 2400 dpi6. This new Pixma office machine will deliver output at approximately 12.5 ipm for black-and-white documents6 and approximately 9.3 ipm for color7. The Advanced Media Handling options such as Auto Duplex printing which helps conserve your paper supply and a two-way paper feed that can help reduce the amount of time it takes to complete a project. The LCD has been repositioned toward the middle of the printer helping to streamline the navigation process and achieving a more sleek and stylish design. The size of the LCD screen has also been increased to 3.0-inches for easy viewing and navigation through menus.

The Canon Pixma MG5320 Wireless Photo All-In-One Printer will have an estimated selling price of $149.99.

The Canon Pixma iP4920 Inkjet Photo Printer is an ideal choice for the consumer interested in an affordable, single function printer producing superb quality. Utilizing the ChromaLife100 + ink system4 with five individual ink tanks, the printer is capable of producing a 4" x 6" borderless photo in approximately 20 seconds5. This new Pixma machine delivers output at approximately 12.5 ipm for black-and-white documents and approximately 9.3 ipm for color. In addition, the printer has a maximum color resolution 9600 x 2400 dpi6 and is capable of Auto Duplex printing to help conserve paper. The overall functionality of the Pixma iP4920 printer helps make this printer a perfect addition for any home or office.

The Canon Pixma iP4920 Photo Printer will have an estimated selling price of $99.99.

Looking to extend creativity beyond just photos and documents? Consumers can try Canon Inc.’s Creative Park website at www.canon.com/c-park. The site offers free 3-D paper craft projects, scrapbooking templates and embellishments, novel greeting cards, and educational materials. As an added bonus with the purchase of select Pixma printers, including the MG5320 and the iP4920, consumers will be provided with exclusive printable content through Creative Park Premium. This content includes post cards, albums, and many more projects including paintings by artists such as Norman Rockwell.

Canon Image Gateway is an exclusive online photography resource and service for owners of registered qualified Canon products. Camera owners who have registered a qualifying Canon camera via their Canon Account can upload and share up to 2GB of photos with friends and family. Members also gain access to informative photography-related articles on topics such as macro shooting, portrait photography, printing tips and print projects to get the most out of their photos. Owners of registered qualifying printers can use their photos to create greeting cards, calendars and much more with Print Projects! Printer members are provided with a wide array of helpful articles to enhance their experience with their Canon printer and to help them create inspiring projects. The Video Podcast Service – available for owners of registered qualifying camera and video products – enables those members to upload videos to be shared and viewed, which can also be used with the Apple iTunes application and downloaded to access on a compatible Apple iPod or iPhone mobile device.