Canon Inc. and Canon Marketing Japan have announced Connected Value Platform,
which combines generative AI with Canon’s imaging technologies.
The first feature formats web pages for easier printing.
The initiative adds new capabilities to supported printers
through apps and the cloud.
Extending Printing Product Features via the Cloud
On October 1, 2026, the two companies announced Connected Value Platform,
a cloud-based feature enhancement platform for printing products.
According to the companies, it uses generative AI and Canon’s imaging technologies
to analyze documents and images, extract information, reorganize content,
and convert it into formats suited to printing and scanning.
As the first phase, feature extension tools became available the same day
for eligible PIXUS printers (known as PIXMA outside Japan).
The platform as a whole is intended to extend the capabilities
of a wide range of printing products, from home printers
to office multifunction devices.
Starting with PIXUS, the companies aim to continuously improve
the printing and scanning experience by combining
cloud connectivity, AI, and imaging technologies.
What Changes: Pre-Print Editing Within the App
Canon explains that editing and organizing content before printing
has traditionally required multiple applications,
making the process complex and time-consuming.
With the new platform, users can select and use the functions they need
within Canon’s PC and mobile apps.
The supported apps are Canon Print Assistant Ver.2.0 for Windows PCs
and Canon PRINT Ver.4.0 for mobile devices.
New print and scan capabilities are added as feature extension tools,
accessible from a single app interface.
The first tool, Web Print Optimizer, is designed for printing web content
such as recipes and news articles.
According to Canon, it uses generative AI to analyze the page,
removes unnecessary elements such as advertisements and excess whitespace,
and automatically optimizes the layout for printing.
The tool combines page content analysis with print layout adjustment
to help prepare pages before printing.
A key feature of this release is that formatting content for printing
can now be done within the printer app itself.
Next Up: Generating File Names for Scanned Documents
Canon also plans to add Content-Based Naming,
which uses generative AI to analyze scanned content
and automatically generate descriptive file names.
The PC version is scheduled for late November 2026,
with mobile versions planned for 2027.
While Web Print Optimizer handles formatting before printing,
Content-Based Naming supports organizing files after scanning.
The platform is structured to gradually expand into tasks
that occur before and after printing and scanning.
Canon says it will continue adding features for work, learning,
hobbies, and everyday life.
Following the web printing feature, it envisions use across
a variety of situations involving documents and images.
Availability: Free for Eligible PIXUS Models
According to the official announcement, the service is free of charge.
Use in Japan requires downloading the supported PC or mobile app,
registering for the MyPrint With printer-linked service,
and using genuine Canon ink cartridges.
Web Print Optimizer is also provided free of charge.
Eligible models are specified PIXUS printers released in Japan
in or after October 2023.
The announcement lists the XK510, XK140, XK130, TS8930, TS8830,
TS7630, TS6730, TS6630, TS5630, TS5530, and TS3730.
For eligible models and service terms in other regions,
the announcement refers readers to Canon’s regional websites.
Canon also states that the service uses a pre-trained AI model
and does not include self-learning capabilities.
LC Signal’s Perspective: Adding Product Value After Purchase
Canon has set out a policy of extending the value of existing printing products
through software.
In this system, apps and the cloud deliver new features
alongside the printer itself.
Owners of eligible PIXUS models can use Web Print Optimizer free of charge
through the supported apps without replacing their printers.
Content-Based Naming is scheduled to arrive on PC in late November,
so features continue to be added to printers after purchase.
With plans to extend the platform from home printers
to office multifunction devices,
the range of tasks that can be handled in printer apps,
such as formatting web pages and naming scanned files,
seems likely to keep growing.
Key Sources
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Canon official announcement, October 1, 2026:
Canon launches Connected Value Platform to deliver
AI-powered feature enhancements for printing products
This article was prepared with AI assistance using publicly available information
as of October 2, 2026.
Features currently available are distinguished from future plans.
“LC Signal’s Perspective” reflects this publication’s interpretation
of the available information.