The office printer is no longer simply a machine sitting in the corner waiting for someone to press “print”.
For modern businesses, printing and scanning are increasingly part of wider digital workflows, security systems and day-to-day productivity.
Canon is responding to that shift with its latest A4 launch.
On 17 September 2026, Canon Europe announced the new imageFORCE C1700 series, a range of compact A4 multifunction printers designed for today’s dynamic workplace.
The new devices combine high-quality printing and scanning with security, automation, connectivity and sustainability features.
The target is clear: medium-sized offices and departments that need strong A4 performance without sacrificing space or workflow efficiency.
Built for the Modern Office
The imageFORCE C1700 series has been designed for teams where document handling is central to everyday operations.
Canon identifies finance, legal, HR and customer-facing departments among the environments where the devices can support productivity and document workflows.
The series offers fast printing and scanning while adding digitisation capabilities, security features and sustainability credentials.
It also forms part of Canon’s next-generation printer portfolio, which spans A4 and A3 multifunction devices through to light production printers.
That wider portfolio is designed to give businesses options based on their specific workplace requirements.
Security Is Built Into the Workflow
As businesses handle increasingly sensitive documents, printer security has become part of the wider technology conversation.
Canon’s new C1700 series introduces its Security Environment Estimation Technology.
The technology uses machine-learning AI-trained algorithms to recommend and apply optimal security settings for individual business networks.
The goal is to minimise security vulnerabilities within the print and scan environment.
The devices also feature encryption, multi-factor authentication and automatic firmware recovery.
Together, these technologies are designed to help organisations create a more secure print and scan ecosystem while supporting business continuity.
A Simpler User Experience
The C1700 series has also been designed around ease of use.
The devices feature an intuitive interface and a larger seven-inch screen, alongside high-speed print and scan performance.
Setup and connectivity have also been simplified.
And there is little waiting around when the machine is switched on or needs to become operational, with a stated warm-up time of just four seconds.
For busy departments, those small moments can form part of the wider workflow.
Automation Meets the Office
Canon is also placing intelligent automation at the centre of the new series.
The C1700 devices incorporate technologies designed to help organisations work more efficiently, including automated document workflows and cloud-connected productivity tools.
These features are intended to create a more seamless document workflow while giving users a more intuitive experience.
The result is a device designed to sit within the wider workplace ecosystem rather than operate as a standalone printer.
More Colour. More Clarity.
Print quality remains a central part of the C1700 proposition.
Canon has introduced a new toner formula designed to deliver richer colours and exceptional clarity.
The company says this is intended to help businesses make a stronger visual impact, including when producing high-volume documents and smaller documents.
For departments that rely on professional-looking printed material, quality becomes part of the overall communication experience.
Built for Reliability
The C1700 series has also been developed with durability in mind.
Its welded frame is designed to help improve the lifespan of the device.
The series also integrates with uniFLOW Online, Canon’s print and scan management software.
This allows the C1700 series to integrate with existing devices, workflows and third-party solutions.
For businesses managing multiple systems, that integration is designed to support a more seamless working environment.
A Smaller Footprint for Energy and Materials
Canon has also placed sustainability firmly into the new A4 range.
The imageFORCE C1700 series uses advanced power-saving technologies and has a 45% lower typical electricity consumption (TEC) compared with its predecessors.
That can support organisations looking to reduce running costs while also working towards sustainability objectives.
The devices incorporate more than 25% recycled plastic and 5% recycled steel.
Canon says these material choices support organisations’ sustainability goals while also maximising long-term value.
Canon Strengthens Its A4 Portfolio
The C1700 series does not arrive alone.
It joins the C1333 Series and C611 Series, strengthening Canon’s colour A4 proposition.
Canon says the broader imageFORCE portfolio has also received recognition from industry analysts and awards since its launch.
According to Marc Bory, European Vice President of DP&S Marketing & Innovation at Canon Europe, the recognition reflects the value the portfolio brings to businesses.
He says the range is designed to help organisations enhance productivity, streamline workflows, support sustainability goals and improve operational efficiency.
The C1700 line, he adds, brings further innovative features to the A4 market.
A New Option for Small Offices
Canon’s 17 September announcement also includes another A4 device.
The A4 i-SENSYS MF851Cdw has been released for small office customers.
The device is designed to provide reliable everyday printing, greater visual impact, improved print and scan speeds and increased wireless flexibility.
Canon says it is also easy to manage and maintain, with troubleshooting capabilities and machine-learning-powered security setting recommendations.
Its compact and lightweight design is intended to minimise its carbon footprint.
The device also incorporates more recycled plastic and steel than previous models.
Printing Is Becoming Part of a Bigger Conversation
Canon’s latest A4 additions reflect how much the role of office printing has changed.
Today’s workplace demands more than simply putting ink or toner onto paper.
Businesses also need secure document environments, faster workflows, digital integration, automation and technologies that can support sustainability goals.
The imageFORCE C1700 series brings those priorities together in a compact A4 multifunction platform designed for medium-sized offices and departments.
At the same time, the i-SENSYS MF851Cdw expands Canon’s offering for smaller office environments.
Together, the latest releases strengthen Canon’s A4 proposition as the company continues developing its wider portfolio for the changing needs of businesses.
For the modern office, the printer is becoming less about the paper it produces and more about everything that happens around it.
