Canon bags the the BLI 2026 A3 Line of the Year Award from Keypoint Intelligence, extending its industry record with a 13th win for the category.
The recognition follows extensive hands-on testing conducted throughout 2025, evaluating the company’s A3 multifunction device lineup for performance, reliability, and usability in modern workplaces.
The award highlights Canon’s continued presence in the document imaging market, particularly as organizations adapt to hybrid work environments that require reliable, secure, and high-quality printing solutions.
Recognized for Performance and Reliability
The BLI distinction covers Canon’s full A3 multifunction printer portfolio, including the imageFORCE and imageRUNNER ADVANCE DX series. According to Keypoint Intelligence’s testing, the devices demonstrated consistent performance across productivity, image quality, and security capabilities.
These A3 systems are designed for office environments with multiple users and high print volumes. Keypoint Intelligence cited strong reliability, ease of operation, and integrated security features as key factors behind the award.
AI-Enabled Features and Imaging Technology
Canon’s latest imageFORCE models introduce artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities aimed at improving device management and operational efficiency.
Key features highlighted during testing include:
- Predictive maintenance, allowing devices to anticipate service needs
- Security configuration recommendations tailored to different office environments
- Machine learning support to monitor device health and optimize performance
The printers also incorporate Canon’s D2 Exposure technology, which helps maintain consistent image quality across documents, producing clean text, solid fills, and improved halftone detail for business printing tasks.
Built for Hybrid Work Environments
Testing by Keypoint Intelligence also showed that Canon’s A3 devices maintained high productivity in shared office environments. Faster-than-average job processing and quick first print-out times helped support workflows in offices with multiple users.
These capabilities are particularly relevant for hybrid work settings where businesses require secure document management and dependable printing infrastructure across distributed teams.
Canon Models Covered by the BLI 2026 Award
The BLI 2026 A3 Line of the Year recognition covers multiple devices across Canon’s enterprise printer lineup. The imageFORCE Series includes the C7165, the 6155 / 6160 / 6170, and rhe C5140 / C5150 / C5160 / C5170 models. The imageRUNNER ADVANCE DX Series includes the 4925i / 4935i / 4945i, 8986, and the C3930i / C3935i designs.
These multifunction devices target enterprise and office environments that require large-format printing, scanning, and document management capabilities.
Continued Presence in the Document Imaging Market
Canon’s repeated wins in the BLI A3 category highlight the company’s ongoing investment in office imaging hardware. As businesses increasingly rely on digital workflows and hybrid office setups, demand for multifunction devices with strong security and automation features continues to grow.
For Canon, the recognition reinforces its standing in the global document imaging industry, where hardware performance, reliability, and device intelligence remain key differentiators.
