Canon Australia has launched three new black and white A3 Multi-Function Devices (MFDs) that incorporate a document sharing solution called Advanced Box.

Part of the  imageRUNNER (iR) ADVANCE 4000 series, the new models allow files to be stored in hared folders and previewed and accessed from numerous locations, including PCs and other networked iR ADVANCE devices. When privacy is required, files can be stored to personal folders.

“The current economic climate has forced many Australian companies to really consider where they can reduce costs and find greater returns for their investments,” said Luke Maddison, Canon Australia Group Manager, Business Marketing. 

“Many don’t realise that their print and document management processes offer massive opportunities to improve performance and rein in costs.

The MFDs integrate with Canon’s uniFLOW 5.1, iW 360 software to automate tasks such as assigning cost centres, setting restrictions and re-directing print jobs.

24/7 device monitoring automatically reads and reports print counters, tracks toner level and orders replacements.