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Product Dynamics
The imageRUNNER 3570 puts Canon back Important enhancements include:
at the forefront of 30-39ppm digital MFP
technology. The Canon imageRUNNER 3570 Print: New UFR II Windows/GDI
is built on the same common platform used based driver
by Canon 22, 28, 45 and 35ppm digital MFP Web-pull print function
products and utilizes Canon’s MEAP
(Multifunctional Embedded Application Scan: Scan to device hard drive
Protocol) technology. with URL link
Searchable PDF creation
MEAP (Multifunctional Embedded Application PDF encryption/password
Platform) is an open architecture platform protection
supporting Java that allows Canon MFPs to
be more easily integrated with other office IT/ Security: MAC and TCP/IP filtering
workflow processes. (More information on Hard drive encryption
MEAP applications can be found on the Data Overwrite Kit
following pages.) SSL Server
PDF Encryption
To accommodate the demands of MEAP, Removable Hard Drive (2nd
Canon has introduced a larger touchscreen half of 2005)
panel and added color, two features that will
further enhance the user experience and
make MEAP a more attractive prospect to
both buyers and users alike.
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MEAP
What Is MEAP? a separate touchscreen control panel
mounted onto the side of the Canon MFP.
Canon introduced its Multifunction This not only raised logistical limitations but
Embedded Application Platform (MEAP) in also made installing eCopy across a large
Spring 2003. With MEAP, Canon has number of MFPs an expensive process
created an open architecture platform built on versus the centralized workflow scanning
a Java run-time environment, which solutions available from some rivals.
integrates with its standard touch-screen
interface and Web applications. By making The centralized server-based eCopy
MEAP Java-based, Canon has also opened ShareScan OP — which has no requirement
the interface to customization. After a for an additional PC or touchscreen on
process of accreditation, software designers, MEAP enabled MFPs — has addressed
system integrators, value added resellers, these issues, making the eCopy solution far
etc. can develop Java applications provided more affordable and IT-manager friendly.
with a MEAP software development kit
(SDK). The concept is simple. All the job workflow
routes associated with email, fax, or scan to
At the time of this report, Canon has a document management system —which
introduced three working MEAP solutions: eCopy calls connectors— are set up on the
eCopy ShareScan, imageWARE Document central PC. The administrator then specifies
Manager and Virtual Mailbox*. BERTL has which of the connectors are available from
also seen a prototype of a Bates stamping each MEAP-enabled device on the network.
MEAP product being developed by Ribstone
Systems specifically for the legal market.
Above: Authentication is
required before access to
document management
system is granted.
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After logging in at
the imageRUNNER
touchscreen, users
can browse within
folders in the
database until the
required folder is
located.
Paper Input
The Canon imageRUNNER 3570 comes with The Canon imageRUNNER 3570's paper
1,150 sheets paper capacity as standard, drawers can handle paper stock up to 20lb.
which comprises two 550 sheet universal bond / 80gsm. This seems low when
paper drawers and a 50-sheet bypass unit. compared to competing systems, many of
which are able to handle paper up to 28lb.
Paper capacity can be further expanded by bond / 105gsm via the standard trays.
adding two additional 550-paper drawers and
a 2,500 sheet large capacity tray which can To use heavier paper stocks, commonly used
hold paper up to letter/A4 size. This takes the on professional presentation documents and
maximum letter/A4 paper capacity up to 4,750 cover sheet stocks, Canon imageRUNNER
sheets — one of the highest paper input 3570 users must select the somewhat limited
capacities in its sector. We would have liked 50 sheet bypass tray.
the option of a higher capacity paper supply
under the main engine unit itself. This is an
option available from some rival units,
allowing users with limited space to maximize
paper input without having to use more
valuable floor space for a side-mounted high
capacity paper feed unit.
Canon imageRUNNER 3570 with maximum
paper upgrade options added
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Data Security
Security Features: IP address can be changed at any time. This
means that a hacker with access to the
The Canon imageRUNNER 3570 includes a authorized TCP/IP address range could
range of security features encompassing mirror an accepted network IP address and
device access, secure data storage, secure gain access to the device.
transmissions or print, scan and fax
communications and password encryption. To protect data stored at the device Canon
has included a range of data security
Simple Device Login (SDL) and Single Sign measures. These include a security kit that
On (SSO) authentication allow encompasses 168-bit hard drive encryption
administrators to restrict access to the and a data overwrite security kit. Canon will
device to authorized users only. By forcing also be offering a removable hard drive
users to log in prior to using the device, a option in the 2nd half of 2005. .
company can also maintain an audit trail of Secure Scanning:
any activity carried out on a given machine,
a critical requirement of data security acts, A new security feature that impressed
such as Sarbanes-Oxley, Gramm-Leach- BERTL analysts was the ability to encrypt
Bliley Act and HIPAA. and add password protection to PDFs
created during network scanning. This
The Canon imageRUNNER 3570 supports function works directly with the Adobe
the open standards SSL (Secure Socket security feature set which means that no
Layer) protocol. Passwords and addresses additional software is required other than
are encrypted, rather than being sent as Adobe Reader to open the PDFs with the
clear text over the network. password. eCopy also includes extensive
security features including an extra
To restrict access and prevent hacking into a authentication process before access is
device, the Canon imageRUNNER 3570 granted to third party applications.
also includes TCP/IP and MAC (Media Secure Print:
Access Control) address filtering. This
means that the administrator can specify The device includes the standard secure
which network peripherals around the print feature where users can send jobs to
network can interact with the device. the device only to be released upon the
MAC filtering is the more secure of the two entry of a PIN at the device console, thereby
options. This is because a device’s MAC preventing unauthorized users from viewing
address can not be changed, while the TCP/ documents. Canon is also offering a secure /
encrypted print plug-in option, the time of
introduction is yet to be finalized.
Secure Fax:
Users can set up confidential fax reception
mailboxes protected with a PIN. Faxes with
the appropriate subaddress/TTI arriving at
the device will be rerouted to the secure RX
mailbox rather than being printed.
Device Management
Remote User Interface (RUI):
• Hardware revision
levels
• Network
addresses
• Job queues Device status information on the Canon imageRUNNER 3570
• Device status of
the toner, staples,
etc..
• Page counts per
device function
Of note: IT managers
can also use the RUI
to set and update
departmental IDs and
passwords for setting
resource limits.
Device Management
Job Queue Management: Address Book Management:
From the RUI, users can view and manage The Universal Send feature, embedded within
the current job queue. Clicking on an the console interface, is also available in the
individual entry’s job number displays job RUI. It lets remote users deliver previously
property information—job type, user, status, stored mailbox documents via email or I-Fax.
etc. Destinations are pulled from address books
stored on the Canon ImageRunner 3570
Job control is available via a set of four buttons device or from an LDAP server. The RUI also
found on the top of page: they perform stop, lets users update entries in the device’s
resume, promote, and delete functions. internal address book.
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Device Management
NetSpot Suite:
Configuration Backup:
Accessibility
The Canon
imageRUNNER
3570 supports
many ADA Section
508 features.
Besides Braille
labeling of keys,
accessibility
handles, and
anenlarged
screen, the 3570
device boasts an
innovative Voice
Operation kit.
With this kit, the Canon imageRUNNER Access to a fully raised document feeder is
3570 responds with audible confirmations often a problem for wheelchair users when
when keys are pressed. using the platen scanning function on the
device.
For wheelchair users, the 3570 device can
be operated from a laptop enabled with the Canon’s Accessibility Handle gets around
Remote Operator’s Software kit. Screen this problem by providing a stop height
displays from the console are transmitted to handle, which holds the document feeder up,
the laptop, where the user controls any copy/ allowing the users to access the platen and
box/send/fax or printer function using the then lower the document feeder with ease.
familiar 3570 device interface.
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Copy
Ease of Use:
Copy
Productivity: The 3570’s devices optional duplexing ADF
unit accepts up to 50 one or two-sided sheets
The 3570 scans only 28 pages per minute at (maximum 32 lb. bond) putting it at the low-
600x600 dpi. Compared to rival devices, this end it its class.
throughput rate could result in users having to
remain at the device for longer periods before Job Build:
their originals have been scanned into For larger sized jobs, the 3570’s
memory. When the printer is busy, scanning straightforward job building function can be
can continue with the 3570 device’s copy employed. Successive scans of additional
reservation feature. The Canon Image documents fed from either the automatic
RUNNER 3570’s 512 MB of RAM and 20 GB feeder or the glass copy platten can be easily
hard drive allows it to spool up to 5 copy jobs. combined into a single job. Job building lets
Without this ability, users would have to wait users build jobs larger than the capacity of the
until a copy job completes before they could ADD and incorporate bound or odd-sized
enter their next job. documents into the job.
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Copy
Print on Demand: which hold a total of 2000 documents.
Images can be delivered to inboxes from the
Many devices offer this function as either a console or from the desktop using the 3570
bundled feature or an upgrade option. It lets device’s printer drivers.
offices that routinely use standard
documents such as order forms, applications Once delivered to the device, mailbox
forms, product descriptions, and health documents are stored on the 3570 device’s
insurance forms to gain quick access to 20 GB disk drive. To extend the disk drive’s
these forms without having to print in bulk capacity Canon uses JBIG compression
and risk waste, send the job to print every technology. The compression factor can be
time wasting network bandwidth, or make adjusted for higher quality.
second generation copies using existing
copies of the document.
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Copy
Job Creation:
From the console, the Canon
ImageRUNNER 3570 lets users view
the document before printing or
sending to an email or fax destination.
Users can also perform the same task
remotely with the RUI utility.
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Document editing at the desktop using Canon’s Remote User Interface (RUI)
Copy
Cascade Copy*:
Enables two Canon
imageRUNNER xx70
devices to be linked
together to create a
high speed copy
solution. The workload
is divided between two
devices thereby
increasing the page
throughput to a
maximum 90 ppm if
connected to another
3570.
With the page stamping features and the
Remote Copy*: ability to add leading characters, a form of
Bates numbering is possible. The Bates
Lets users send jobs scanned in from one
number can be positioned in either the
Canon imageRUNNER xx70 devices to print
header or footer area.
at a another one located anywhere on the
network—in another room or even on
another floor.
Paqe Stamping:
The Canon
Cascade copy splits a single job across two machines. Remote transmits a
ImageRUNNER xx70 scanned job to a networked machine for printing.
devices has improved its
ability to dynamically add
text and images to copies. Date, page, and
copy set numbering are now supported.
Text watermarks can be created as well, and
there are controls to position the watermark
on the page.
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Print
Printing is supported via
the optional Multi-PDL
Printer E1 Kit.
Connectivity:
Print
Secure Print & Print on
Demand :
Previewing Options:
Print
Direct Print:
In addition to submitting
jobs via the customary
PCL or PostScript printer
drivers, users can also
directly print certain file
formats from the Web-
based RUI.
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Print
Network Bandwidth:
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Scan
The Canon imageRUNNER 3570 can be
upgraded to support network scanning
capabilities through two options. The first
one, eCopy, was discussed earlier in the
report. The second is Canon’s own
Universal Send utility.
With Universal Send, users can send
documents to a range of network
destinations: email addresses, network
folders, and I-Fax address.
Scan to email:
Scan
PDF OCR and
Encryption:
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Fax
Canon offers the imageRUNNER 3570 with Page Memory:
either a built in single or dual line Super G3
fax (33.6 Kbps). MH, MR, MMR and JBIG The fax function (like the print function)
compression are all supported. JBIG is a shares the main processor board’s 512MB
bonus for modern documents that are RAM. In practice, there should always be
loaded with image data. Our tests show that plenty of page memory storage space.
standard text documents take longer to However, there is a limit of approximately
transmit than MMR, but mixed text and 8000 pages.
graphics are faster—this applies to all JBIG
faxes tested. Note: The memory is not flash RAM, which
means that if the device gets turned off,
Fax scanning takes place via the standard stored faxes will be lost.
document feeder or copy glass. Users can
scan fax/Ledger/A3 sized faxes and gain the Receiving Faxes:
benefit of the duplex capability in the ADF.
Faxes transmitted to the Canon
All outbound faxes are first scanned into the
Canon imageRUNNER 3570’s memory. The imageRUNNER 3570 can either be printed
device lets users start the fax immediately, on reception or stored to a memory RX
or they can delay the transmission to start at inbox. Memory storage ensures privacy
a specific time, either the same day or next. since the RX inbox can be protected with a
password.
Fax Integration with Universal Send:
Users can also specify fax forwarding
Using I-Fax —only available with Universal criteria, which if met, routes the fax to
Send—users can instead send the fax over another fax number or to an email address,
the Internet to another I-Fax enabled a file directory, or a confidential fax inbox—
machine. but only if Universal Send is available. Any
As with other Universal Send destinations — entry from the address book—including
i.e., emails or file server locations — fax group addresses— can be used as a
numbers and I-Fax addresses can be forwarding destination.
entered directly or selected from an address
book or a registered LDAP server. The Matching conditions for fax forwarding can
optional Universal Send also enables also include a fax sub-address. By routing
powerful forwarding options (see below). on a fax sub-address to an individual email
or confidential inbox (up to 50 supported),
ISDN / 64k Option: the device is effectively a fax server.
Fax
Desktop FAX:
Canon supports
desktop faxing for
the imageRUNNER
3570 with a
Windows fax driver.
From within
applications, users
can directly fax
documents. Cover
sheets can be
selected and fax
addresses entered.
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Summary
Summary: While the entry-level price of the Canon
imageRUNNER 3570 may be higher than
The Canon imageRUNNER 3570 has a some rivals, the device comes with an
strong feature set, which in a specification- affordable upgrade path that makes the
to-specification paper battle, may put the device look more and more attractive versus
device above that of many of its competitors. its rivals as the level of functionality that is
It comes with a wide range of productivity required increases.
and workflow enhancing utilities. The relative
value of these ‘time-saving utilities may The introduction of their innovative MEAP
depend upon the level of training given to architecture further expands the scope of the
users from the outset. device, and should open the Canon
ImageRUNNER 3570 up to exciting third-
We liked the internal finisher option which party software, from eCopy and others.
allows users to create finished documents
without having to increase the footprint of the
device, a commodity that for many smaller
offices may be a major factor
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