LONDON, 13 July 2009 – Canon Europe, world leader in digital imaging technology, has today announced the launch of a Software Development Kit (SDK) for its market-leading ScanFront 220/220P network scanners. Two levels of the development package are available to independent software vendors (ISVs) through this SDK, a User Interface Customisation Tool and an Add-in SDK.

With the User Interface Customisation Tool, developers can quickly and easily create branded or customised skins on the display of the ScanFront, such as adding end-users’ company logo or corporate colours. The ability to provide this level of personalisation gives developers an opportunity to create unique customer propositions when selling Canon’s market-leading network scanners, allowing greater differentiation in the market. 

The new Add-in SDK enables ISVs to develop their own unique document capturing solutions that enhance the existing functionality of the ScanFront 220/220P scanners. These might include creating customised and unique device logon processes, or adding the ability to capture vital meta-data information for easy integration with Enterprise Content Management (ECM) systems. 

The ultra-compact ScanFront 220/220P colour network scanners increase efficiency and reduce cost with fast, secure and easy document scanning and distribution. Software solutions in the market are now able to integrate with Canon’s award winning ScanFront 220/220P network scanners through the SDK, enabling more customers to benefit from increased efficiency in the workplace.

The SDK is available now free of charge to approved developers through Canon’s Business Solutions Developer Programme (BSDP), which gives software developers the tools and technical resources necessary to develop solutions for Canon’s Business Solutions devices.  

About Canon Europe

Canon Europe is a subsidiary of Canon Inc. of Japan, a world-leading innovator and provider of imaging solutions for individuals and businesses. 

The main business focus for Canon Europe is in two clearly defined markets: Business Solutions (developing IT products, solutions and services for the office and professional print environments) and Consumer Imaging (photo, video, printers, scanners, fax machines and multifunction devices). 

Canon Europe also provides Industrial Products including broadcast lenses, semiconductor and medical equipment. 

Canon Europe employs over 11,000 people across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). 

Further information about Canon Europe is available at: www.canon-europe.com 

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