Canon launches 2 new CanoScan Models in Singapore

The new slim and stylish CanoScan LiDE90 presents stunning image quality and gives speed a new meaning

Singapore, 17 September 2007 – Canon continues to offer exceptional quality to users with the launch of the world’s smallest scanners in its class - the new Canon LiDE90 scanner. Sporting a stylish and an ultra compact exterior, the new CanoScan LiDE 90 scans briskly at approximately only 14 seconds for a 300dpi A4 sized document thereby empowering home or office users to make high quality scans while fitting beautifully in any interior.

“The new LiDE90 scanner reinforces our commitment to technology innovation and design.” says Andrew Koh, Director and General Manager of the Consumer Information & Imaging Division at Canon Singapore. “Beautifully designed and smallest Contact Image Sensor (CIS) scanners, the LiDE90 scanner gives users a quick and affordable fashion to do more and preserve their special moments.”

Delivering high quality enlargements with at 2400 x 4800 dpi, the newly designed drive system also makes it smaller than its predecessor, the CanoScan LiDE 70, and now measures only at 250 x 364 x 40 mm (W x D x H). Offering 48-bit colour depth for exceptional colour accuracy, users can be assured that photos and documents alike will be reproduced in its truest form.

The four configurable EZ buttons on the CanonScan LiDE 90 save time by offering one-touch operation of common scanner tasks, such as scanning, copying, emailing and PDF file creation.

Canon’s patented advanced Z-Lid double-hinge cover also allows users to easily scan pages from thick books and magazines.

A high-speed USB 2.0 interface powers the scanner and provides fast data transfer. Portability of the scanner is also increased as the USB power triggers the scanner anywhere as long as it is connected to a laptop.

Canon’s advanced QARE technology automatically corrects flaws such as removing dust and scratches, restoring faded colours and reducing graininess.

The Canon CanoScan LiDE 90 is available from 21 September 2007 at all Canon authorized dealers at a recommended retail price of S$169.

Save those special moments with Canon’s new flagship professional scanner

The new CanoScan 8800F scanner empowers the professional art market with optimal scanning quality and exceptional speed

Singapore, 17 September 2007 – Graphic designers, artists and advanced photographers now get superior scanning quality with the launch of the new CanoScan 8800F professional scanner. With zero warm-up time, the versatile 4600 dpi CanoScan 8800F triumphs over its predecessor with faster scan speeds, taking only seven seconds from power on for an A4 sized 300 dpi scan.

“The CanoScan 8800F is the solution for users looking for superb quality scanning and filing for film and documents”, says Andrew Koh, Director and General Manager, Consumer Imaging and Information Division at Canon Singapore. “Combining superior technologies in a compact and stylish design, the CanoScan 8800F will make archiving of photographs an enjoyable trip down memory lane.”

The CanoScan 8800F delivers razor sharp resolution for high quality enlargements at 4800 x 9600 dpi resolution, fulfilling the needs of graphic designers and professional photographers. It also offers 48-bit colour depth for exceptional colour accuracy in reprints and proofs.

The seven configurable EZ buttons on the CanonScan 8800F save time by offering one-touch operation of common scanner tasks, such as copying, emailing and PDF file creation.

The addition of the new high-brightness white LED enables the CanoScan 8800F to scan from power on with no warm-up time needed. The white LED lamp also eliminates the need to keep the light lit after scanning, thereby saving energy.

For the traditional film enthusiast, the CanoScan 8800F is fully equipped for high quality enlargements from film originals. The built-in Film Adapter Unit accommodates a wide variety of film formats including 35mm (negative/positive), 4 mounted slides and 120 mm format film (max 6x22cm).

Canon’s advanced QARE technology automatically corrects flaws such as removing dust and scratches, restoring faded colours and reducing graininess. FARE (Film Auto Retouching Enhancement) Level 3 technology allows for the removal of dust and scratches in film scanning.

The Canon CanoScan 8800F is available from 19 September 2007 at all Canon authorized dealers at a recommended retail price of S$319.