Canon strengthens All-in-One lineup with two powerful new models

Amstelveen, The Netherlands, 20th August, 2007: Canon today launches the MP610 and MP520 – two stylish PIXMA Photo All-in-Ones that combine rapid, photo lab quality printing with copy and scan functionality. Successors to the MP600 and MP510 respectively, the new models introduce enhancements across the board: improvements to Canon’s FINE print head and copying technology are complemented by faster start-up times and new photo optimisation features. Both units feature Canon’s intuitive Easy-Scroll Wheel, high resolution TFT LCD screens and Single Ink technology – all at a new low price point.

“The MP610 and MP520 underline Canon’s commitment to constant refinement of our core PIXMA technologies,” explains Mogens Jensen, Head of Canon Consumer Imaging, Europe. “By further enhancing print and copy capabilities, we are setting new standards for PIXMA Photo All-in-Ones while keeping prices at an accessible level.”`

The MP610 and MP520 feature:

• FINE print heads with 1pl droplets and 9600x2400dpi resolution (MP610) or 2pl droplets and 48001x1200dpi resolution
• Single Ink tanks for minimal ink wastage
• High quality photo prints in 21seconds (MP610), 46 seconds (MP520)
• Canon’s ChromaLife100 system for prints that last up to 100 years
• Superior copying with Dual Colour Gamut Processing Technology
• 6.2cm/2.5” (MP610) and 5cm/2.0” (MP520) colour TFT screens with 170˚ viewing angle (MP610)
• High quality scanning at 4800dpi (MP610), 2400dpi (MP520)
• Advanced media handling: Auto Duplex (MP610), 2-way paper feeding, DVD/CD direct printing (MP610)
• Auto Image Fix for optimal photo correction when printing