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Launched in September 2009, the imageRUNNER ADVANCE office MFD series is replete with environmental functions, being spawned from Canon's Groupwide Environmental Frontrunner Project, which seeks to bolster the development of environmentally conscious products.
The development of these series was a collective effort by the Development Division of office imaging machine products operations, which is responsible for MFD development, other Canon products operations and Group companies, and collaborative external enterprises. As a result, this new model incorporates an array of environmentally conscious components.
For example, Canon's own energy conservation technologies are used to reduce power consumption, while adoption of our proprietary LCA Design System cuts CO2 emissions across the total product lifecycle.
The imageRUNNER ADVANCE features only recoverable materials, recycled plastics and other low-environmental- burden raw materials. Biomass plastic is utilized for operational buttons and other parts of frequent user handling and a biomass plastic featuring the world's highest flame retardance^* is used for part of the exterior parts.
In addition, all parts except for electrical and electronic components are lead free and part of the electrical substrate is free from halogens. The environmental impact during transportation has also been considered, and transportation within Japan uses returnable packaging.
The special environmental features described above have been incorporated in the imageRUNNER ADVANCE series which went on sale in 2010. Biomass plastics are also being adapted for use in our Satera series of laser printers (Japan only) and our imagePRESS series of digital production printers.

The PIXMA MG6100 series multifunction inkjet printer, which went on sale in September 2010, offers such high functionality as high-quality, speedy image printing, while reducing power consumption by approximately 28% compared with the MP610 previous model. The PIXMA MG6100 series uses energy-efficient technology at every stage of operation, whether in use, sleep, or power off mode.
A compact design results in lower weight and size (approximately 8% lighter and approximately 9% less volume than the previous model, the MP610), resulting in smaller packaging (a volume reduction of approximately 26%).
While complying with the EU RoHS directive, Canon is strengthening its measures in advance of RoHS regulations such as through the adoption of mercury-free LEDs and a lead-free lens, resulting in a model with a reduced amount of hazardous substances.
In addition to the above, we are pursuing enhanced functionality, such as the new Intelligent Touch System function using illumination for navigation, as well the adoption of gray ink for more expressive printing. These products make Canon's environmental vision of balancing high functionality with reduced environmental impact a reality.

Launched in March 2011, EOS Rebel T3i (EOS 600D) , an entry-level digital single-lens reflex camera, boasts superior functions such as the new Scene Intelligent Auto mode for capturing beautiful scenes with ease, and environmentally-friendly design that complies with the EU RoHS Directive.
Specifically, it is equipped with a lead-free lens which uses titanium or barium compounds as lead alternatives, and also employs lead- and cadmium-free cable insulation. We also use non-toxic trivalent chrome instead of hexavalent chrome in the metal plating process.
In the production process, lead-free solder, such as Sn-Ag-Cu alloy, is used to comply with the EU RoHS Directive.

Canon's new CR-2 retinal camera, which operates without the use of mydriatic fluid, went on sale in December 2010.
The CR-2 has cleared heat-resistance and durability hurdles by switching from an aluminum to a molded polycarbonate body. Canon has succeeded in making the CR-2 30% lighter than the previous model, resulting in the world's smallest and lightest digital retinal camera.^*
In addition to these functions, the CR-2 also incorporates environmentally-conscious design features, such as achieving 32% lower power consumption compared to the previous model due to the use of a white LED rather than a xenon tube for the flash.
Canon has also achieved a high recyclability ratio of 76% in the CR-2, in addition to which it uses upwards of 20% fewer screws and washers, making it easy to break down. Even though as medical equipment the CR-2 is not subject to the EU RoHS Directive, it is has achieved compliance with same, which is another example of its multi-faceted environmentally-conscious design.