Canon India on 12 January announced the launch of three new models of production printers—imageFORCE 8105, 8195 and 8186—its next-generation printing lineup meticulously engineered to meet the evolving needs of jobbers, copy shops, and book publishers. This series is designed to produce excellent black & white print results for printing of manuals, academic books, journals, government documents, legal papers, and technical publications.
Entering a market valued in the tens to hundreds of billions of dollars, where growth is driven by packaging, publishing, and commercial applications, the new series is poised to tap into key demand generators for these segments. With the introduction of the imageFORCE 8105, 8195, and 8186, Canon adds a new monochrome light-production line to its existing production portfolio, ensuring a seamless spread from office printers to high-volume production engines.
This next-generation black-and-white imageFORCE 8100 series is designed to deliver quality and professional-grade output thereby setting new standards of black & white brilliance for its customers. The printers deliver superior print resolution, enhanced coated media handling, larger banner size support, and higher feeder capacity to address the demands of copy shops, jobber & print service providers.
Engineered for real-world production needs, the imageFORCE 8100 series offers sharper 2,400 × 2,400 dpi output and more accurate laser imaging so fine text, graphics and halftones look cleaner, even on complex jobs. By handling a wider range of media, from lightweight duplex stocks to heavy coated papers and long-format banners the new lineup lets print providers take on more varied, higher value applications with one device, helping them upgrade print quality, expand services and deliver more premium jobs for their customers.
Speaking on the launch, Toshiaki Nomura, president & CEO, Canon India, said, “The launch of the imageFORCE 8100 series marks a significant step forward in our commitment to advancing India’s rapidly evolving Production Print ecosystem. As businesses seek greater efficiency, automation and scalability in their production environments, this new lineup delivers the precision, reliability and media versatility they need to grow. With the 8100 series, we are strengthening our promise of empowering print providers with future-ready technology that elevates quality, expands service capability and supports long-term business transformation.”
Sharing his thoughts on the new lineup, Puneet Datta, senior director, commercial & industrial printing, Canon India, said, “With the launch of the Monochrome Production Printer imageFORCE 8100 series, we’re expanding our portfolio to give print providers the technology they need to thrive in today’s demanding production environment, where speed, precision, and reliability are non-negotiable. A standout feature is AI-assisted smart maintenance, which predicts the lifespan of parts and key components, enabling proactive service and minimizing downtime. Combined with Canon’s advanced print quality and the ability to handle diverse media, from coated stocks and envelopes to long-format banners, the 8100 series empowers customers to take on more high-value projects with confidence. This lineup is designed to help businesses boost productivity, deliver exceptional quality, and stay competitive in a fast-changing market.”
Higher print resolution
The imageFORCE 8100 series delivers up to 2,400 × 2,400 dpi resolution, powered by Canon’s advanced 32-beam R-VCSEL laser technology, which produces sharper text, denser blacks, refined lines, and greater readability, including critical use cases such as barcodes. The upgraded imaging system significantly improves line quality with reduced scatter and raises benchmark barcode performance from D-F levels on earlier models to A-C on the new imageFORCE 8100 range, ensuring professional-grade output across demanding applications.
Coated media support
The new imageFORCE 8100 series is built for versatility; the platform now supports coated substrates from 91-150 gsm, along with embossed media, films, and pre-printed stocks. A wider media weight capability ranging from 52-300 gsm enables duplex printing on uncoated sheets and premium coated finishes, ideal for book publishing, commercial print runs, and specialty production jobs that demand richer texture and elevated finish quality.
Higher feeder capacity
Designed to handle evolving print volumes, the imageFORCE 8100 series features enhanced feeder capacity for sustained, uninterrupted operations in high-demand environments. Equipped to hold more media at once, it improves throughput, supports long-job execution, and reduces intervention time, supporting continuous print cycles for jobbers, copy shops, and book publishers with peak workload requirements.
Extended size flexibility
With support for media widths up to 13 × 19 inches and extended lengths up to 1,300 mm (51”), the series unlocks new possibilities in banner printing and long-format applications. This capability allows organizations to diversify their service offerings, run complex layouts, and deliver higher-value output without compromising efficiency
Together, these advancements reinforce Canon India’s focus on continuous innovation and customer-centric design, ensuring that the imageFORCE 8100 series not only meets today’s production demands but also anticipates tomorrow’s opportunities. By combining higher print quality, greater media flexibility and scalable productivity, Canon aims to empower print providers across segments to grow faster, differentiate their offerings and build more sustainable, future-ready businesses.
