[Immediate Release] August 21, 2014

CanoScan LiDE 120 Ultra-slim Flatbed Scanner A Perfect Blend of Super Slim 40mm Thickness with

Innovative Cloud Storage Function Canon today launches the new CanoScan LiDE 120 ultra-slim flatbed scanner, which is only 40mm thick. Incorporated with Canon unique LiDE technology, the LiDE 120 offers extra lightness and durability. Canon devotes to the development of imaging technology, offers its users high quality scanning results. The scanner offers 2,400 x 4,800dpi superior high optical resolution and the new Cloud Storage function, creates worry-free scanning experience of images and documents to cloud server. Ultimate Slim and Sleek Design The brand new LiDE 120 ultra-slim flatbed scanner is outfitted with Canons unique Contact Image Sensor (CIS) and LED InDirect Exposure (LiDE) scanning technology, which take advantages of using a low power consumption LED light source, and small lens elements to reduce the number and size of individual components need to produce a scanner, while to boost to the image sensor to its best performance. As a result, the size can be achieved remarkably 40mm thick and a mere 1.6kg. Cloud Storage Function LiDE 120 offers the new Cloud Storage function, users can save the images or documents to the cloud server, like Dropbox or Evernote by just pressing the Send button on the scanner. Auto Document Fix Function The Auto Document Fix function is tailored for optimizing scan quality through document analysis and correction. It delivers beautiful and easy-to-view scan results with pictures in high color reproduction and sharp and clear text. Auto Document Fix function uses area-by-area image analysis and optimization to achieve perfect scan results. Through multiple advanced image analyses and intelligent technologies, such as color composition analysis and intensity undulating analysis, segments among text characters, pictures and background of the original can be distinguished in high accuracy. Area-by-area correction is then applied to the text and picture segments based on the analysis result, while reducing the show-through problems in background. Texts are emphasized, blackened and with sharpening edge for easy reading, while the color tone and contrast of pictures are well maintained

and natural-looking pictures are reproduced with dot smoothing. Hence the overall quality for scanned documents is enhanced. 2,400 x 4,800dpi Optical Resolution LiDE 120 offers 2,400 x 4,800dpi optical resolution for high quality scanning. Scanning an A4 size color documents at 300dpi takes only 16 seconds. When scanning documents larger than the platen of the scanner, like A3/B4 size, it is possible to join the two halves by the bundled My Image Garden software, and combine the images to one file. Zero Warm-Up Time By using 3 color LED light source, it is able to eliminate warm-up time before scanning, saving approximately 30 seconds when compared to the Cold Cathode Flourescent Light (CCFL), speeding up the overall work efficiency rate. 4 EZ Buttons for Simple and Convenient Operation CanoScan LiDE 120 is powered by a wide range of easy-to-use features to simplify scanning procedure. The 4 EZ buttons are situated on the front side of the scanner for one touch selection of frequently performed operations. These include a dedicated Auto Scan button to initiate the Auto Scan Mode, a Copy button to make copy from the attached printer and an Send button to attach scanned documents or image directly as an email attachment for instant sending. Lastly, the PDF button allows for quick and easy multi-page document scanning procedures. Automatic Correction Functions To satisfy the desire of resulting perfect scanning image quality, the scanner introduced two worry-free image correction features: the Auto Direction Correction and Gutter Shadow Correction. By activating the Auto Direction Correction function before saving the images into documents, scanner will detect the orientation of characters in the documents and rotates them automatically by 90 degrees or 180 degrees to fit vertically or horizontally, allowing users to enjoy reading without checking on the rotation function button every time. To correct shadow formed by gutter at the center of book and magazine, Canon LiDE 120 employs the Gutter Shadow Correction function for brilliant scan results.

Power and Connection via a Single USB Cable LiDE 120 is designed for a tidy workplace and environmental friendly. It requires only one convenient USB cable that provides both power and USB 2.0 high speed signal transmission with no additional AC adaptor. The power consumption is as low as 1.5W at standby mode, and only 2.5W at operation mode. Bundled My Image Garden Software for Easy Photo Management Bundled with LiDE 120, My Image Garden software supports face recognition function. Simply by registering the faces of family members, the software can sort photos of a specific person automatically for easy searching and reviewing of memorable photos. Users can enjoy easy photo management by organizing the photos stored on computers into three categories: Calendar, Event and People. . Canon CanoScan LiDE 120 ultra-slim flatbed scanner will be available for sale on 22nd August, 2014 and the suggested retail price is HK$488.

Specification

Model CanoScan LiDE 120

Scanner type Flatbed

Optical resolution 2,400 x 4,800 dpi

Scanner element CIS

Light source 3 Color LED

Scanning bit depth

Color 48 bit input, 48 bit or 24 bit output

Grayscale 16 bit input, 8 bit output

Preview speed1 Approx. 14 sec

Scanning speed2

Color Approx. 16 sec (A4 / 300 dpi)

Interface USB 2.0 High speed

Maximum document size A4/ LTR, 216 x 297 mm

Scanning buttons (EZ buttons) 4 buttons (PDF, Auto Scan, Copy, Send)

A3 / B4 output size Support

Gutter shadow correction Support

Scan to PDF Multi pages & password protection function

Power Supply Power & connection via USB cable

Dimension (W x D x H) 250 x 370 x 40mm

Weight Approx. 1.6 kg

Operation system Windows 8.1, 8, 7 , Vista SP1 / SP2 , XP SP3

Mac OS X 10.6.8 10.9.x3

Warranty 1-year carry in warranty

All data is based on Canons standard testing methods. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

1 Excluding adjustment process time

2 Color document scan speed is measured with ISO/IEC 24735 Annex C Test Chart A. Scan speed

indicates the time measured between pressing the scan button of the scanner driver and the on-screen status display turns off. Scan speed may vary depending on system configuration, interface, software, scan mode settings and document size etc. 3 Driver can be downloaded at www.canon.com.hk

About Canon Hongkong Company Limited Canon Inc. (TSE:7751 / NYSE:CAJ) was founded in 1937 in Japan. Its predecessor, Precision Optical Instruments Laboratory, produced Japan's first 35 mm focal-plane-shutter camera Kwanon in 1934. Canon Inc. eventually expanded into the photocopying and printing industries, launching Japan's first plain-paper copier NP-110 in 1970 and the world's first inkjet printer BJ-80 in 1985. Through the years, Canon Inc. has acquired in-depth experience in digital imaging product manufacturing, and research and development. It is a leader in the development of innovative products and holds the most technology patents in the imaging industry. Canon Inc. also makes a significant contribution to the promotion of photography. Today, Canon Inc. has a strong global presence and is one of the most important market players in the imaging, office and industrial product categories. As of 31 December 2013, Canon's global revenue was US$35.5 billion. One of the companys first offices in Asia, Canon Hongkong Co., Ltd. (CHK) was established in 1971. It is responsible for the sales, marketing and after-sales services for all Canon product lines in Hong Kong SAR, Macau SAR, Taiwan, the Philippines and Mongolia. CHK adheres to Canons corporate philosophy of kyosei (coexistence), which encourages the company and its staff to participate in social, charitable and environmental activities in the community. CHK implements internationally-recognized management systems and has achieved ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004 and OHSAS 18001:2007 certification. For more information about Canon Hongkong, please visit our website: www.canon.com.hk.

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