Canon has just launched the new imageFORCE C1700 series, a compact line of A4 multifunction devices designed to meet the needs of today’s dynamic work environment.
The new series delivers fast and reliable printing and scanning and is designed for offices and mid-sized departments that need high-quality A4 printing on a compact device. It’s ideal for finance teams, legal departments, human resources, and customer service areas that require high productivity and efficiency, as well as smooth document workflows. In addition to delivering advanced printing and scanning performance, the series incorporates robust security features, powerful scanning capabilities, and sustainability-oriented features, helping organizations optimize their operations and adapt to new ways of working.
The new A4 imageFORCE C1700 series joins Canon’s portfolio of next‑generation printers, developed to address the evolving needs of businesses of all sizes. This broad offering spans from A4 and A3 multifunction devices to light production printers, delivering capabilities tailored to the specific requirements of every work environment.
Introducing the imageFORCE C1700 Series
The new imageFORCE C1700 series provides customers with the following advanced capabilities:
- Security: Canon Security Environment Estimation Technology uses AI-powered algorithms trained on the device to recommend and apply optimal security settings for each business network, minimizing security vulnerabilities. In addition, with encryption, multi-factor authentication and automatic firmware recovery, organizations can create a secure print-and-scan ecosystem that ensures business continuity without interruptions.
- User experience: The C1700 series offers an intuitive interface, a large seven-inch touchscreen, and high printing and scanning performance. The devices are easy to configure and connect quickly, with simplified settings and a warm-up time of just four seconds.
- Intelligent automation: The series incorporates intelligent automation technologies that help organizations work more efficiently, including automated document workflows and cloud-connected productivity tools. Together, these capabilities enable smoother workflows and an intuitive user experience.
- Quality: A new toner formulation delivers richer colors and exceptional clarity, helping businesses make a stronger visual impact, even when printing large volumes and smaller documents.
- Reliability: The imageFORCE C1700 series has been designed for high durability, with a welded chassis that helps extend the device’s life. It also offers integration with uniFLOW Online, Canon’s print-and-scan management software, enabling the imageFORCE C1700 series to integrate seamlessly with existing devices, workflows, and third‑party solutions.
- Sustainability: Thanks to its advanced energy-saving technologies, the imageFORCE C1700 series demonstrates a 45% lower typical electricity consumption (TEC) compared with its predecessors, helping reduce operating costs. It also contains more than 25% recycled plastic and 5% recycled steel, helping organizations advance their sustainability goals while maximizing long‑term value.
Marc Bory, European Vice President of Marketing and Innovation for Canon Europe DP&S, commented that “since its launch, the imageFORCE portfolio has consistently earned recognition from leading industry analysts and has received numerous awards. This demonstrates the value that this range brings to businesses, helping organizations boost productivity, optimize workflows, advance sustainability goals, and improve overall operational efficiency. Thanks to our ongoing commitment to improving the performance of the entire portfolio, we are pleased to introduce the imageFORCE C1700 family, which adds even more innovative features to the A4 market.”
