Canon Achieves 'Leader' Status in IDC's Laser Production Printer Assessment for 2026

Canon's Recognition in the Laser Production Printer Market

Canon has recently attained the coveted 'Leader' designation in the latest evaluation conducted by the American IT research firm IDC, featured in their report "IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Laser Production Printers 2026 Vendor Assessment." This assessment evaluated eleven global vendors of laser production printers based on various factors like product portfolio, service capabilities, and overall strategy.

The report highlights that Canon is a top choice for customers seeking high productivity, consistent high-quality output, excellent paper handling performance, and mechanical reliability that ensures long-term operational stability. It emphasizes that Canon prioritizes operational stability and reproducibility in real-world settings over mere numerical specifications. Consequently, its ‘imagePRESS’ and ‘varioPRINT’ series have been particularly successful for commercial printing and in-house printing applications.

In the realm of commercial printing, Canon has leveraged its rich experience in electrophotography, optical technology, toner materials, and control technology. This foundation enables the company to develop and offer comprehensive solutions that encompass hardware, software, and services. Moreover, through collaboration with Canon Production Printing, the company provides a broad product lineup that addresses diverse printing needs, spanning from direct mail and book printing to in-house applications like proposals and point-of-purchase materials.

Among its offerings, the 'imagePRESS' series stands out as a cornerstone in the commercial printing sector, characterized by automated color adjustment and image alignment utilizing sensing technology, streamlined production workflows, and compatibility with a wide range of paper types. Even during high-speed printing, it ensures stable color reproduction and registration accuracy while reducing operator workload. This dual focus on high quality and high productivity also contributes to solving the evolving challenges faced by printing businesses, such as labor shortages and tight deadlines.

Going forward, Canon is committed to responding to changes in the commercial printing market by expanding its product and solution offerings, ultimately aiding the growth of printing businesses.

About IDC MarketScape

The IDC MarketScape vendor assessment model is designed to provide an overview of the competitiveness of IT suppliers and service providers within specific markets. This study employs a rigorous scoring method based on qualitative and quantitative criteria, representing the positions of different companies in a particular market in a single graphical illustration. It provides a clear framework for meaningfully comparing IT vendors' products, services, capabilities, strategies, and essential factors for market success, both currently and in the future. Additionally, this framework enables IT buyers to perform a comprehensive evaluation of the strengths and weaknesses of targeted vendors over time.

Note: For further details on the methodology and analysis, refer to the report: IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Laser Production Printers 2026 Vendor Assessment (doc #EUR154121926, May 2026).