Canon U.S.A. and the Arbor Day Foundation Continue to Build the Canon Forest Program

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LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y.--(Business Wire)--
Building upon the success from last year, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in
digital imaging, is once again teaming up with the Arbor Day Foundation to help
preserve nature`s wonders with the continuation of the Canon Forest Program.
With over 50,000 trees planted in state parks around the United States since the
programs inception in 2008, the goal for 2010 is to exceed last year`s total of
30,000.

Beginning on May 1 and running through August 31, for every five Canon
Generation Green products1 registered on the Canon U.S.A. Web site, Canon will
plant a tree in state parks2 through the Arbor Day Foundation. In addition to
the product registration campaign, Canon will plant one tree for every hardware
item purchased from Shop Canon Direct (shop.usa.canon.com), from April 8 through
May 203.

Canon`s Generation Green line of products offers paper-saving technology and
energy-saving measures, as well as minimal product packaging, all helping to
contribute to the overall sustainability of the environment. There are select
products which currently qualify under Generation Green from the following
product groups:

* PIXMA Inkjet Printers
* CanoScan Color Image Scanners
* LiDE Color Image Scanners
* Green Calculators
* imagePROGRAF Large Format Printers
* imageFORMULA Document and Check Scanners
* imageRUNNER Digital Imaging Systems
* Color imageRUNNER Digital Imaging Systems
* imageRUNNER LBP Digital Imaging Systems
* imageRUNNER ADVANCE Digital Imaging Systems
* imageCLASS Multifunction Printers and Copiers
* FAXPHONE Facsimile Devices
* Color imageCLASS Multifunction Printers and Copiers

"Being a part of the solution when it comes to protecting and preserving the
environment, is a major initiative for Canon," said Yuichi Ishizuka, executive
vice president and general manager, Consumer Imaging Group, Canon U.S.A. "With
our latest line of Generation Green products along with the help of our
customers, we can all help to make a difference and curtail climate change."

Customers can check on the progress of the program by visiting
www.usa.canon.com/green. In addition, the Web site will feature a tree counter
showing where and how many trees have been planted, along with information on
how best to maximize the efficiency of Canon Generation Green Products.

Further building upon its Generation Green foundation, Canon has asked customers
to assist with the collection and recycling of Genuine Inkjet Printer Cartridges
in order to contribute to the goal of zero landfill waste. Once the cartridge is
received by the recycling facility, Canon will assume the responsibility and
cost for recycling the cartridges in an environmentally responsible manner
preventing additional landfill waste. For more information, visit
www.usa.canon.com/inkcartridgerecycling.

In addition to Generation Green, Canon U.S.A. protects future generations by
helping to preserve nature`s most valuable resources through the support of a
wide range of environmental education and conservation initiatives, including
the Canon Envirothon, one of North America`s largest high school environmental
education competitions; the PBS NATURE series; and scientific research and
educational programs at Yellowstone National Park. Canon also established the
industry`s first and longest-running Toner Cartridge Return Program in 1990. To
date, more than 150,000 tons of toner cartridges have been diverted from
landfills. For more information, visit www.usa.canon.com/environment.

About Canon U.S.A., Inc.

Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and
industrial digital imaging solutions. Its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ),
a top patent holder of technology, ranked fourth overall in the U.S. in 2009†,
with global revenues of US $35 billion, is listed as number four in the computer
industry on Fortune Magazine's World`s Most Admired Companies 2009 list, and is
on the 2009 BusinessWeek list of "100 Best Global Brands." Canon U.S.A. is
committed to the highest levels of customer satisfaction and loyalty, providing
100 percent U.S.-based consumer service and support for all of the products it
distributes. At Canon, we care because caring is essential to living together in
harmony. Founded upon a corporate philosophy of Kyosei - "all people, regardless
of race, religion or culture, harmoniously living and working together into the
future" - Canon U.S.A. supports a number of social, youth, educational and other
programs, including environmental and recycling initiatives. Additional
information about these programs can be found at www.usa.canon.com/kyosei. To
keep apprised of the latest news from Canon U.S.A., sign up for the Company's
RSS news feed by visiting www.usa.canon.com/rss.

About the Arbor Day Foundation

The Arbor Day Foundation is a nonprofit conservation organization of nearly one
million members, with a mission to inspire people to plant, nurture, and
celebrate trees. More information on the Foundation and its programs can be
found at www.arborday.org.

† Based on weekly patent counts issued by United States Patent and Trademark
Office.

All referenced product names, and other marks, are trademarks of their respective owners.
1 Excluding imageRUNNER Digital Imaging Systems
2 Canon will plant a tree up to a total of 40,000 trees
3 For every tree planted Canon will plant an additional tree up to a total of 10,000 trees.

Editorial:
Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Kevin McCarthy, 516-328-5950
kmccarthy@cusa.canon.com
or
For sales information/customer support:
1-800-OK-CANON
or
Canon U.S.A. Web Site:
http://www.usa.canon.com

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