With the ability to scan documents big or small, wide or narrow, thick or thin, Canon U.S.A. Inc. has introduced the latest addition to its scanner lineup, the imageFORMULA DR-M140II Office Document Scanner. This scanner is designed to deliver high-quality imaging through a versatile and compact design capable of fitting flat against a wall, or even under a shelf, helping to maximize desk space, without the need for a lengthy feed or eject tray. The imageFORMULA DR-M140II is a reliable solution that can help reduce paperwork and improve workflows in various sectors, such as government, health care, legal, education, finance and insurance, and more.

"Canon is a company built on innovation, and we are dedicated to expanding our technology and lineup of solutions to help meet the needs of our customers," said Shuji "Steve" Suda, vice president and general manager, Canon U.S.A. Inc. "The imageFORMULA DR-M140II Office Document Scanner has the features of a high-end scanner, but its space-saving size is ideal for anywhere workspace is at a premium."

Flexible and Reliable

The imageFORMULA DR-M140II scanner is designed to handle letter, legal, large and long documents, and can scan both sides in a single pass. It includes two versatile feeding paths: the default "U-turn" path for typical documents, as well as a user-selectable straight feeding path which allows the scanner to handle thick, fragile or rigid documents such as driver's licenses, plastic IDs, envelopes and postcards. An added bonus of the "U-turn" path is the front load and front eject, making operation more comfortable than most desktop scanners, and helping to save on valuable desk space. The dual feeding paths allow users to scan a range of different document sizes in a single batch, while minimizing the chance of a feeding error. The imageFORMULA DR-M140II is ergonomically designed for comfortable feeding in the front of the machine — there is no need to stand up or reach out to set documents in the scanner and the compact design allows the scanner to fit flat against a wall.

Peace of Mind

The new scanner includes a standard three-year limited warranty, providing customers with peace of mind that their investment in the scanner is better protected. The scanner is also environmentally conscious, meeting ENERGY STAR guidelines, with reduced plastic in its packaging and improved power consumption from its predecessor.

Performance Driven

The imageFORMULA DR-M140II scanner's automatic document feeder can hold up to 80 sheets, helping to reduce the need to manually feed items one by one, and can scan up to 40 pages per minute. The latest Canon CaptureOnTouch software is included and designed to provide advanced functionalities and user experience, such as barcode and metadata recognition, batch separation, adding pages via drag-and-drop, thumbnail viewing and more.

Pricing and Availability

The new Canon imageFORMULA DR-M140II Office Document Scanner is now available for purchase via select Canon partners for an MSRP of $995.

In other news, Canon U.S.A. Inc. has recently received two highly regarded awards from Keypoint Intelligence, highlighting continued strength in a core business area supporting small to mid-size businesses, enterprise environments and key vertical markets. The accolades continue an impressive streak with Canon previously earning the BLI 2022-24 Most Reliable A3 Brand Award for its dedication to developing strong, dependable technology for office environments.

Canon's A4 lineup was deemed by Keypoint Intelligence best overall based on its rigorous lab evaluations, earning the honor of the Buyers Lab (BLI) 2023 A4 Line of the Year Award. This marks the second time in three years Canon won the award, adding to its victory in 2021.

Keypoint Intelligence cited the high-quality, professional-looking output and outstanding productivity while offering user-friendly options and the ability to obtain excellent scan speeds to help meet the digitization demands of the modern hybrid workforce.

"It is plainly obvious that Canon has expertly designed a range of A4 devices that can suit many requirements — color or monochrome, single-function or multifunction, or otherwise," said Rachel Dean, technical editor for the Office Group, Keypoint Intelligence. "This impressive A4 lineup enables productive collaboration demanded by today's rapidly changing ways of working. The strength and span of Canon's portfolio make it the deserving winner of the BLI 2023 A4 Line of the Year Award."

To determine the A4 Line of the Year Award recipient, Keypoint Intelligence considered current multifunction printers and printers in the original equipment manufacturer's portfolio that had been submitted for lab testing, along with previously tested devices that are still available. To judge the overall quality of the line, analysts looked at the overall rating a device received after testing, as well as the ratings in areas such as reliability, value, usability, image quality and speed.

"Canon is honored to receive the BLI A4 Line of the Year Award from Keypoint Intelligence," said Shinichi "Sam" Yoshida, executive vice president and general manager, Canon U.S.A. Inc. "This prestigious accolade highlights our strength in the multifunction printer industry, and greatly reflects Canon's unwavering commitment to supporting our channel partners and their customers. At Canon, we recognize the working environment is evolving rapidly, and we strive to not just keep up, but to exceed the needs of our stakeholders. It continues to be a high priority to integrate quality, usability and performance into our full suite of offerings."

Additionally, uniFLOW Online earned a (BLI) Pick Award for Outstanding Cloud Output Management Solution for a fifth consecutive year, being chosen for an award by Keypoint Intelligence for enabling organizations to track and control print, scan and copy activity from different environments through a single platform in the cloud.

Through the uniFLOW Online solution, businesses can utilize an extensive collection of output management features while benefiting from the ability to employ the Secure Printing feature and device authentication feature. The solution can help make it easy for users to be productive at home and in the office when printing and scanning, providing a consistent user interface across its print environment.

"Keypoint Intelligence analysts and technicians have time and time again been impressed with the uniFLOW Online solution, and that is still the case with the latest iteration of the solution," said Lee Davis, senior analyst for the Office Group, Keypoint Intelligence. "When looking at the platform's print management capabilities and then adding its impressive Secure Printing feature, mobile device support and in-depth tracking, the uniFLOW Online solution continues to be an amazing cloud solution."

The award added to uniFLOW Online's list of accolades. In 2022, it won a sixth consecutive "ASTORS" Homeland Security Gold award from American Security Today in the Best Access Control and Authentication System category.