Canon expands successful imageFORMULA cheque scanner range

Issued by The Mail Room for Canon
Johannesburg, 12 Feb 2016

CR-190i II FSL

Canon Europe, world leader in imaging solutions, recently launched four new imageFORMULA cheque scanners, the CR-190i II and CR190i II UV, and the CR-135i II and CR-135 II UV.

These high performance devices extend Canon's cheque scanner range and provide a wider choice for banks, retailers and financial institutions looking for greater speed, reliability and security. The CR-190i II and CR-190i II UV are successors to the popular CR-190i cheque scanner range, while the CR-135i II and CR-135i II UV are new models intended to deliver the same reliable performance in installations with lower transaction volumes.

Canon's high optical quality and durable paper feed system on the CR-135i II and CR-190i II series scanners minimise errors and ensure transactions are carried out smoothly and accurately at speeds of up to 135 and 190 cheques per minute, respectively. The CR-190i II series also include a built-in jogger that enhances feeding reliability, especially when scanning mixed cheque sizes.

Helping to prevent fraud both at the point of service and in the back office, the devices capture and automatically process both image and MICR data in a single, seamless workflow. For enhanced security, the imageFORMULA CR-135i II UV and CR190i II UV models come equipped with a UV light source that enables sophisticated fraud detection by capturing regular and UV images in a single pass.

GJ Janse van Rensburg, Business Development Manager BIG, Document Scanners at Canon South Africa, comments: "Financial and retail business alike require front-line technology that enable them to verify and process cheque payments securely. Canon's new imageFORMULA CR-190i II UV and CR-135 II UV employ the latest UV-ink capture technology to minimise the risk posed by cheque fraud.

Design improvements based on feedback from customers and partners make them an excellent choice for financial business that prioritises customer experience and security."

The new devices build on the success of the CR-190i / CR190i UV and utilise new Canon inkjet cartridge (PG-445, PG-445XL, PG-545 or PG-545XL) for imprinting both bitmap and text endorsements on cheques while scanning.

The CR-190i II, CR-190i II UV, CR-135i II and CR-135 II UV will be available in South Africa later this year.

Canon Europe

Canon Europe is the regional sales and marketing operation for Canon, represented in 116 countries and employing 17 000 people across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).

Founded in 1937 with the specific goal of making the best quality camera available to customers, Canon's tireless passion for the 'power of image' has since extended its technology into many other markets and has established it as a world leader in both consumer and business imaging solutions. Its solutions comprise products, ranging from digital compact and SLR cameras, through broadcast lenses and portable X-ray machines, to multifunction and production printers, all supported by a range of value-added services.

Canon invests heavily in R&D to deliver the richest and most innovative products and services to satisfy customers' creative needs. From amateur photographers to professional print companies, Canon enables each customer to realise their own passion for image.

Canon's corporate philosophy is Kyosei - 'living and working together for the common good'. In EMEA, Canon Europe pursues sustainable business growth, focusing on reducing its own environmental impact and supporting customers to reduce theirs using Canon's products, solutions and services. Canon has achieved global certification to ISO 14001, demonstrating a world-class environmental management standard.

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

Canon South Africa

Canon South Africa, a wholly owned subsidiary of Canon Europe, came into being on 4 January 2000. Canon Europe is the regional sales and marketing operation for Canon, represented in 120 countries and employing over 11 000 people across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Canon Europe invested in South Africa with a view to growing and expanding its market share in the country.

In South Africa, the Canon brand is today synonymous with consistency, driven by the company's passion, imagination, knowledge and, importantly, loyalty to its customers. Canon SA offers a wide range of consumer imaging products and business solutions as well as a variety of large format printers.

Canon technologies are durable, innovative, intuitive, and feature smart and environmentally sustainable designs. Canon invests heavily in R&D and will continue to deliver new and technologically advanced products that cater for a variety of requirements.

In South Africa, Canon will continue to support environmental sustainability by operating responsibly, minimising the impact of its business on the environment and also encouraging a culture of environmental awareness and accountability among their staff, business associates and partners. Canon has also maintained its ISO 14001 environmental accreditation since 2007.

Further information about Canon South Africa is available at: www.canon.co.za

Canon South Africa is on Facebook and Twitter (@Canon_SA).

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