Canon Wins Prestigious BLI 2026 A3 Line of the Year Award
Canon Wins Prestigious BLI 2026 A3 Line of the Year Award
Setting Industry Record with its 13th Win from Keypoint Intelligence
SHAH ALAM, 10 March 2026 – Canon today announced it has received the BLI 2026 A3 Line of the Year Award from Keypoint Intelligence, marking an industry-record 13th win for the company. Based on rigorous hands-on testing conducted throughout 2025, this accolade represents the highest number of wins by any manufacturer in the industry’s history[1], underscoring Canon’s consistent leadership in the document imaging space.
The award recognises the superior performance of Canon’s entire A3 portfolio, encompassing the next generation imageFORCE and imageRUNNER ADVANCE DX series. Evaluated against the demanding needs of modern hybrid working environments[2], the lineup of products was lauded for its exceptional reliability, ease of use, and robust security.
"Securing the BLI A3 Line of the Year award for the 13th time is a significant milestone that reaffirms Canon’s position as a leader in document imaging,” said Vincent Low, Head of Business Imaging Solution Centre of Canon Marketing Malaysia. “The recognition reflects our commitment to providing a broad and robust portfolio designed to exceed the requirements of today’s hybrid work environments. With the imageFORCE series, we are pioneering a new era of intelligent productivity—leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning to anticipate maintenance needs, predict component lifespan and proactively recommend optimal security settings tailored to specific work environments. By combining these next-generation AI capabilities with our D2 Exposure and proven hardware, we continue to deliver innovative solutions to drive high performance that customers expect from Canon."
Productivity Powered by Next-Generation Technology
Keypoint Intelligence’s testing highlighted Canon’s ability to maintain high productivity in multi-user environments, driven by faster-than-average job streams and first print-out times. The hardware continues to set benchmarks with the next-generation D2 Exposure[3] device, which delivers consistently high image quality—characterised by clean text, bold solids, and a distinct halftone range—across diverse business applications.
The latest imageFORCE series is AI-enabled to drive peak operational efficiency through smart maintenance and enhanced security protocols. By utilising machine learning, these devices can proactively recommend optimal security settings across diverse work environments.
Award-Winning Models
The Line of the Year distinction covers a wide range of Canon devices including:
- imageFORCE Series: C7165, 6155/6160/6170, and the C5140/C5150/C5160/C5170 models.
- imageRUNNER ADVANCE DX Series: 4925i/4935i/4945i, 8986, and the C3930i/C3935i models.
For more information on Canon’s award-winning A3 lineup, please visit Product List - Multi Functional Devices/Toner - Canon Malaysia.
About Canon Marketing Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
Canon is a global leader in photographic and digital imaging solutions. Canon Marketing (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. was established in 1987 to provide products and service support directly to Malaysian users and through a nationwide network of channel partners. Its parent company, Canon Inc., operates a global network of over 300 companies and employs approximately 165,000 people worldwide. Guided by the Kyosei philosophy—living and working together for the common good—Canon remains committed to innovation and community. For more information, visit my.canon, or follow us on our official social media pages.
[1] As verified by Keypoint Intelligence
[2] Based on rigorous hands-on testing conducted in 2025 by Keypoint Intelligence.
[3] Uses OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) array chips to provide precise, high-density light emission for improved colour and text clarity, alongside a sharper, high-contrast output.
