LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., July 26, 2005 — Canon's innovative copier and imaging technology has earned the company this year's Louis Braille Corporate Award, to be presented by Associated Services for the Blind & Visually Impaired (ASB). Since 1959, ASB has honored outstanding individuals and organizations with the Louis Braille Award in recognition of significant contributions on behalf of those who are blind or visually impaired.

Canon U.S.A. will be honored during ASB's 46th Annual Louis Braille Awards Ceremony taking place at the Hyatt Regency Philadelphia, Wednesday, November 9, 2005. ASB selected Canon U.S.A. to receive the Louis Braille Corporate Award based on the company's accessibility technologies for almost its entire line of industry-leading business office products, including its imageRUNNER® devices, CLC® and NP® Copier products and its LASER CLASS® facsimile lineup.

"Canon has a long heritage of pioneering and extending quality business technology to users of all abilities, and we are honored to receive such high recognition from ASB," said Tod Pike, senior vice president, Imaging Systems Group, Canon U.S.A. "Building on this legacy of quality means promoting access and approaching product development with a view to usability, barrier-free design and always thinking about what we can do for the customer."

According to Patricia C. Johnson, CEO and President, Associated Services for the Blind & Visually Impaired, "The Louis Braille Corporate Award recognizes companies, organizations and individuals that demonstrate a strong commitment to access for all, and support people who are blind or visually impaired as fully participating members of today's business environment. This year's corporate honoree selection focused on 'accessibility' technologies, which led the ASB to honor Canon's portfolio of office and imaging equipment."

Canon's accessibility technology includes the development of the following: a Dual Control Panel kit for CLC digital color solutions, an Accessible Offset Reader kit for Color imageRUNNER devices, improved Remote User Interface for several imageRUNNER models and Braille Label kits for many of Canon's business office solutions.

Canon U.S.A. recently announced the availability of the new imageRUNNER 5570 and imageRUNNER 6570 digital multifunction imaging systems, which are uniquely positioned to provide device access to disabled users. Users can operate system functions from a laptop or desktop PC using the optional Remote Operator's Software Kit, which emulates the device control panel screens. In addition, visually impaired users can receive audible job confirmation of Copy functions through the optional Voice Guidance Kit (available 2H-2005). Leveraging a new technology platform, plus Canon's unique MEAP® (Multifunctional Embedded Application Platform) technology, these devices represent the next evolution in Canon's award-winning imageRUNNER Series.

About Associated Services for the Blind & Visually Impaired
The Louis Braille Award has been given by Associated Services for the Blind & Visually Impaired (ASB) since 1959. The award is presented annually to honor individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions on behalf of people who are blind or visually impaired. It has also been presented to individuals who are blind or visually impaired who have overcome great odds to make outstanding achievements and have provided inspiration to others living with a visual disability. The proceeds from the award ceremony directly benefit ASB's clients.

About Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Canon U.S.A., Inc. delivers consumer, business-to-business, and industrial imaging solutions. The Company is listed as one of Fortune's Most Admired Companies in America and is rated #35 on the BusinessWeek list of "Top 100 Brands." Its parent company Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ) is a top patent holder of technology, ranking third overall in the U.S. in 2004, with global revenues of $33.3 billion. For more information, visit www.usa.canon.com.