This IDC Update contains news from Canon on a raft of new product releases in the consumer, SOHO, and small business spaces.

August 24 - Canon has announced a large-scale product launch covering its PIXMA photo printer range, along with the launch of a new sub-brand, i-SENSYS, which will encompass its future laser printer offerings within the SOHO and small business segments.

The new PIXMA MFP announcement reaffirms the vendor's commitment to the home photo printing segment and includes seven new A4 MFP products, including the MP 160, MP 180, MP 460, MP 510, MP 600, MP 600R, and MP810.