Canon New imageCLASS LBP248x & LBP246dw Ultra-Fast High Speed B&W Laser Printer supporting Mobile Print, Wi-Fi Network Print, Auto Duplex Print and Multiple Printer Languages - Canon HongKong

HONG KONG, 4 OCTOBER 2023 — Canon today announces the new imageCLASS LBP248x and LBP246dw ultra-fast high speed B&W laser printer, supporting high speed printing, all-round mobile printing technologies, Wi-Fi network print function, auto duplex printing and the incorporation of multiple printer language for small to medium sized office as well as large enterprises.

Superior Print Speed for Quick Handling of Massive Printing

imageCLASS LBP248x and LBP246dw deliver exceptional quality and swiftness, with speeds of 40 ppm for quick and efficient document printing. When printing in A5, the printers can also churn out documents at up to an impressive 65 ppm. These can have a wide range of applications from printing invoices to flyers. A print resolution of up to 1,200 x 1,200 dpi can deliver crisp text and attractive graphics, ensuring professional quality while saving precious time and energy for high volume printing.

The printers also feature Canon’s proprietary On-Demand Fixing technology which uses a ceramic heater to speed up heat transfer and reduce warm up time, allowing quick printing while achieving energy efficiency with a significant reduction in power consumption. As a result, they offer a quick first mono print out time in just 5s.

Auto Duplex Printing to Save Resources and Enhance Productivity

Furthermore, both new B&W laser printer supports A4 auto duplex printing at up to 33 ipm, boosting productivity as well as saving paper resources and printing cost. Duplex printing also makes multiple-page documents and reports neat and easier to read. Coupled with the capability to print double or even quadruple on a single sheet of paper, paper usage can be further reduced.

All-Round and Flexible Mobile Print Solutions for Enhanced Work Efficiency

Incorporated with mobile printing technologies including “Canon PRINT Business” mobile application, Canon Print Service, AirPrint, and Mopria™, the printers offer added convenience to users to make high quality printing directly from mobile devices, providing a competitive edge in today’s fast-paced business world.

“Canon PRINT Business” Mobile Application

The new printers support the free “Canon PRINT Business” mobile application which is designed to meet various office printing needs. It allows users to print directly from iOS and Android™ devices via network^[1] and supports a vast variety of commonly used file types, including image files in JPEG / GIF / BMP / PNG / TIFF formats, Microsoft Office files, iWork files^[2] and PDF files. Direct printing of online articles and web pages is also possible for easy and quick backup of useful information. Setup and connection are simple, easy and fast. Comprehensive print settings are also available to meet various needs.

AirPrint, Canon Print Service and Mopria™ Wireless Printing

iOS and Android™ Mobile users can make direct wireless printing of documents, photos, emails or web pages from their mobile devices anytime, without the need to connect to a computer nor installation of any printer driver.

LCD Display for Intuitive Operation

imageCLASS LBP248x is equipped with a 5-inch Color Touchscreen LCD supporting both Traditional Chinese and English display and easy-to-understand graphical instruction, keeping users well informed of the printers operation and status. The simple touch operation and user-friendly interface make operation a lot easier. In addition, it supports Application Library Function which can personalization of advanced workflows with simple one-touch operability. Equipping users with the ability to store and run regular jobs in one touch.

imageCLASS LBP246dw is equipped with a 5-line LCD Display, facilitating easy device management and maintenance.

Enhanced Device Security Function for Security Control

Data communication between printer and host devices is protected with enhanced security features, including TLS 1.3 to eliminate data eavesdropping and spoofing. On top of that, the Verify System at Startup authentication process also reinforces the integrity of the printing architecture in offices, preventing tampering or unauthorized modifications.

Supports UFR II and PCL Printer Languages for Fast and Efficient Printing

The 2 printers incorporates Canon’s proprietary Ultra Fast Rendering Technology (UFR II) for efficient printing by offloading some of the data processing tasks, such as the processing of images and half-tone graphics to the computer, taking full advantage of the computer’s constantly evolving processing speed and operating system performance. The processed data will then be highly compressed, resulting in a much smaller graphical file that dramatically reduces the printer’s processing time. Coupled with up to 1GB built-in memory, the printer can handle highly complex prints in a short time without the need for expensive memory upgrades. In addition, the printer comes with PCL and PostScript printer language to support printing of a wider range of documents.

Convenient and Comprehensive Services that Meet Your Needs

The printers include a Toner Status feature to remind users of the remaining toner so that a replacement can be made in due course. In addition, users can simply check out and enjoy same day delivery^[3] when ordering toner cartridges over HK$400 and placed before 11am in Canon Online Store, please visit https://store.hk.canon for more details. Concerning the importance of recycling, Canon also provides free pick-up services for 2 pieces or more used toner cartridges with the "Toner Cartridge Recycling Program", joining hands with users to save the environment. For every recycled toner cartridge, you will be rewarded a 10% off discount coupon for your next purchase at Canon Online Store. Please visit https://hk.canon/zh_HK/consumer/web/toner-cartridges for details.

Canon provides comprehensive 1-year free on-site warranty service to users of the new printers. With prompt and professional services addressing maintenance and repair issues, users can be assured of high printing performance at all time. On the other hand, users can purchase extended warranty service for the printer.

Canon’s new imageCLASS LBP248x and LBP246dw laser printer are now available for sale in Hong Kong with suggested retail price of HK$4,388 and $3,988.

^*Based on ISO / IEC 19752 testing standard

[1] Mobile devices and the printer must be connected to the same network

[2] Microsoft Office files include doc / docx / xls / xlsx / ppt / pptx；iWork files include Pages / Numbers / Keynote. Depending on content residing within the file, the layout may appear inconsistent with original document formatting during in-app preview, or when printed

[3] Except for outlying Islands and restricted areas. Online orders must be placed before 11am. Same day delivery service not applicable on Sat, Sun and Public Holidays.

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