Canon Earns Two 2026 PRINTING United Alliance Pinnacle Awards for Innovation

Melville, NY, July 13, 2026 - Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today proudly announced that it has received two 2026 PRINTING United Alliance Pinnacle Awards, recognizing the company's continued leadership in advancing print technology and delivering innovative solutions that help customers grow and succeed.

Canon was honored in the Technology category for the varioPRESS iV7 B2+ sheetfed inkjet press and in the Output category for the imagePROGRAF GP-2600S. The PRINTING United Alliance Pinnacle Awards recognize products that exemplify innovation, performance, and excellence, celebrating technologies that are helping shape the future of the printing industry.

The Canon varioPRESS iV7 earned recognition for its innovative technology, bringing the productivity and versatility of sheetfed inkjet to commercial print environments. Designed to produce exceptional output comparable to traditional offset-output^Footnote1 on a wide range of compatible media, including B2+ (up to 29.5" x 24") sheet sizes, and offset-class productivity with speeds of up to 8,700 B2+ sheets per hour, the varioPRESS iV7 helps print providers expand application possibilities while streamlining production workflows. Combining outstanding image quality, reliable performance, and media flexibility, the press enables customers to confidently address evolving market demands and unlock new business opportunities.

The Canon imagePROGRAF GP-2600S was recognized for its exceptional output quality, helping print service providers produce vibrant, color-accurate graphics for applications ranging from retail signage to point-of-purchase displays. Equipped with Canon's LUCIA PRO II pigment ink system, the imagePROGRAF GP-2600S delivers an expanded color gamut, outstanding image durability, and consistent print quality, enabling customers to meet demanding color expectations while maintaining production efficiency.

"Receiving two 2026 PRINTING United Alliance Pinnacle Awards is an incredible honor and a testament to Canon's relentless commitment to innovation," said Kiyoshi Oka, executive vice president and general manager, Marketing Strategy Unit, Canon U.S.A., Inc. "The varioPRESS iV7 and imagePROGRAF GP-2600S reflect our ongoing investment in helping customers achieve exceptional results through breakthrough technology, outstanding quality, and production versatility. We thank PRINTING United Alliance for this recognition and are proud to see these solutions acknowledged among the very best in the industry."

These honors build on Canon's continued recognition by leading independent industry analysts for its leadership in production inkjet. These honors build on Canon's continued recognition by leading independent industry analysts for its leadership in production inkjet. According to Keypoint Intelligence, Canon is the 2025 market leader and has the largest installed base (2015–2025) in the color large production sheetfed inkjet B3/B2 category. Additionally, Canon has the largest installed base (2014–2025) in color continuous feed inkjet.^Footnote2

In addition, Canon was recognized as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide High-Speed Inkjet 2025 Vendor Assessment (doc #US52990625, December 2025). The IDC MarketScape highlighted that “Canon has well-developed supply chains that have already scaled up. It has an extensive global service network with fast response times and reliable parts availability worldwide. Canon is innovating in the area of service, designing programs that enable print service providers to train them to perform different levels of service on their Canon HSIJ equipment to reduce downtime.” to helping commercial printers, direct mail providers, publishers, and other print service providers drive growth through innovative technology.

For more information about Canon's production print portfolio, visit usa.canon.com.

About Canon U.S.A., Inc.

Canon U.S.A., Inc. is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States, Canada, Latin America, and the Caribbean markets. With approximately $29.5 billion in global revenue, its parent company, Canon Inc., as of 2025 has ranked in the top-10 for U.S. patents granted for 42 consecutive years.^Footnote3 Canon U.S.A. is dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental responsibility. To learn more about Canon, visit www.usa.canon.com and connect with us on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/canonusa.