LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., September 16, 2008 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leading provider of digital imaging technology, and CGS Publishing Technologies International, today announced that standards organization IDEAlliance has awarded SWOP Grade 3 and 5, and GRACol Grade 1 certifications to Canon's imagePROGRAF iPF x100 Series large format printers when used in conjunction with CGS's ORIS PearlProof media.

IDEAlliance SWOP (Specifications for Web Offset Publications) and GRACol (General Requirements for Applications in Commercial Offset Lithography) Certification of the Canon iPF x100 Series large format printers and CGS media assures graphics, publishing, packaging and production professionals consistent and accurate color reproduction in order to match the appearance of certified press proofs used in print production.

"Providing the highest quality contract proofing solutions is a top priority at Canon, and working closely with partners like CGS, we are able to deliver solutions that meet the industry's 'Gold Standards' – SWOP and GRACol – for inkjet proofing systems." said Jim Rosetta, vice president and general manager, Imaging Systems Group, Canon U.S.A. "We are honored and delighted that we have received this prestigious industry certification."

CGS President Trevor Haworth commenting on the certifications stated, "CGS is pleased to be the first company to receive industry certification with the Canon x100 Series large format printers. Certifications like this are very important for achieving perfect color matching. CGS is committed to all color standards as a means of assuring the best quality for users of proofs created by ORIS products."

About IDEAlliance, SWOP and GRACol
IDEAlliance (International Digital Enterprise Alliance) is a not-for-profit membership organization that has been a leader in information technology and publishing since 1966. IDEAlliance advances core technology to develop standards and best practices to enhance efficiency and speed information all facets of publishing – creation, production, management and delivery of knowledge-based content – digitally and in print. SWOP was initiated in 1975 as a response to the printing industry's need for uniform specifications and tolerances to ensure consistency and quality of material in publications. In 2005, SWOP merged with IDEAlliance. The GRACol Committee was formed in 1996 to develop maintain and publish printing guidelines that have since become de facto standards in many pressrooms.

About CGS Publishing Technologies
Established in 1985, CGS Publishing Technologies International GmbH, Hainburg, Germany, is a world leader in color proofing, productivity and production systems for the professional graphics arts market. Headquartered near Frankfurt, CGS also has operations in the Americas, as well as sales and support partners throughout the world. More information can be found on the CGS Web site, www.cgs-oris.com.

About Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Canon U.S.A., Inc. delivers consumer, business-to-business, and industrial imaging solutions. Its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), a top patent holder of technology, ranked third overall in the U.S. in 2007†, with global revenues of $39.3 billion, is listed as one of Fortune's Most Admired Companies in America and is on the 2007 BusinessWeek list of "Top 100 Brands." To keep apprised of the latest news from Canon U.S.A., sign up for the Company's RSS news feed by visiting www.usa.canon.com/pressroom.