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2021
Canon and Youzan Chain partner on dealer digitalization
Canon announced a partnership with Youzan Chain to digitize dealer stores and integrate online and offline operations; Canon had launched 130 online stores through the platform.
2021
Canon launches Colorado 1630 UVgel roll-to-roll printer
Canon U.S.A. announced the launch of the Colorado 1630 UVgel roll-to-roll printer, which was currently available in the U.S. market.
2021
Canon PowerShot ZOOM wins 2021 iF Design Gold Award
Canon announced that several of its products received 2021 iF Design Awards, including the PowerShot ZOOM camera, which won the iF Design Gold Award in the product category.
2021
Canon announces 4K remote PTZ camera system
Canon China announced a 4K remote PTZ camera system for video production, comprising the CR-N500 and CR-N300 cameras and the RC-IP100 controller.
2021
Canon launches an interactive satellite photography experience
Canon introduced a new interactive website service that lets users experience taking satellite photographs using its CE-SAT-1 satellite; the article says the experience is simulated and the photographs are not real-time images.
2021
Canon wins 2021 BLI A4 Line of the Year Award
Keypoint Intelligence announced that Canon won the 2021 BLI A4 Line of the Year Award, which recognizes the vendor whose product line is judged best overall based on lab evaluations.
2020
Canon China announces LX-D5500 label printer
Canon China announced the launch of the LX-D5500 inkjet full-color label printer on December 8, 2020. The printer supports full-color output and multiple label-paper types.
2020
Third-party company alleges Canon used video ad concepts without authorization
Beijing Youyou Zhenghao Culture Media alleged that videos on Canon China's website and official WeChat account used creative concepts it had provided for an EOS R5/R6 promotional project. The allegation is reported; the source does not establish a legal determination.
2020
Canon introduces FA-RG1 professional textured matte art paper
Canon introduced the FA-RG1 professional textured matte art paper alongside the two PRO-series printers. The article describes it as suitable for printing works such as landscape and oil paintings.
2020
Canon announces MPAsp-E903T FPD exposure equipment release
Canon announced that it would formally release the MPAsp-E903T flat-panel-display exposure equipment in late November 2020. The equipment is designed for sixth-generation glass substrates and can achieve 1.2 μm resolution.
2020
Canon China announces AI smile-recognition access-control system
Canon's China subsidiary announced the launch of an AI facial-recognition access-control system called “Smile Recognition,” saying it hopes the system will improve the atmosphere in offices.
2020
Canon introduces IVY CLIQ2 and IVY CLIQ+2 cameras and Peel & Stick photo stickers
Canon introduced the IVY CLIQ2 and IVY CLIQ+2 instant-print cameras and Peel & Stick photo-print stickers.
2020
Canon launches PowerShot ZOOM telescope camera through crowdfunding
Canon launched the PowerShot ZOOM telescope camera on Japan's Makuake crowdfunding website. The article reports that the first limited batch of 1,000 units had sold out.
2020
Canon sues Ninestar over toner cartridge patents
Canon filed a complaint against Ninestar Technology Company and related entities in the Central District of California, alleging infringement of patents related to toner cartridges. The filing states that the accused conduct would cause injury and damage to Canon; the allegations are not presented as a determination by the court.
2020
Canon launches PowerShot ZOOM
Canon launched the PowerShot ZOOM monocular camera through the Japanese crowdfunding site Makuake. Its first limited batch of 1,000 units sold out.
2020
Canon introduces PowerShot ZOOM compact camera
Canon introduced the PowerShot ZOOM, a compact monocular-style digital camera designed for one-handed use and recording while viewing at a distance.
2020
Canon commercial printing devices complete certifications with Kylin and UnionTech
Canon announced that its first 43 commercial printing and output devices had completed certification work with Kylin Software and UnionTech Software. The certified models included laser printers, digital multifunction devices and production digital printing equipment.
2020
Canon releases firmware updates for EOS R and RF lenses
Canon released firmware updates for the EOS R and seven RF lenses. The EOS R update adds support for specified RF lenses, teleconverters and the LP-E6NH battery pack, while the lens updates improve connection and image-stabilization stability with the R5 and R6.
2020
Canon confirms ransomware attack and service outages
An internal employee communique confirmed that Canon had been hit by a ransomware attack, causing outages across its main US website, email, collaboration platforms and other internal systems. The Maze group claimed it extracted data; that claim is not independently established in the report.
2020
Canon investigates possible ransomware attack
Canon said it was investigating a possible ransomware attack after more than 20 of its domains, including its main US site, were affected or down. Attackers reportedly claimed to have stolen data; Canon had not confirmed the ransomware attempt.