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Buyers Lab awards are issued by Keypoint Intelligence, the imaging industry’s leading independent test authority. Unlike popularity rankings, BLI awards are based on:

Hands-on lab testing
Long-term reliability analysis
Real-world business use cases
Comparative benchmarking across brands

This ensures Canon recognition is based on measured performance.

Hardware awards

2026 A3 Line of the Year Award

Canon received the 2026 A3 Line of the Year Award, recognising outstanding performance across its entire A3 imageFORCE* portfolio following rigorous lab testing throughout 2025.

Keypoint Intelligence highlighted:
- Consistently strong productivity in multi‑user environments
- Impressive image quality across text and graphics
- Robust security designed for modern hybrid workplaces
- Exceptional ease of use and intuitive navigation

This marks Canon’s 13th A3 Line of the Year win – an industry record!

* Keypoint Intelligence tested available launched models (imageFORCE C5100 Series, 6100 Series, C7165). Other imageFORCE A3 MFPs launched since are built on similar platform and technologies.

BLI Awards 2026 Highlight Block 2 imageFORCE

Individual 2026 Pick Awards

Selected Canon A3 and A4 devices also received 2026 Pick Awards for standout performance in specific categories, including image quality, scan speed and usability.

Devices awarded include:
- imageFORCE C5140
- imageFORCE C5150
- imageFORCE 6170
- imageFORCE C1333P
- imageFORCE C1333F
- imageCLASS X C1538iF II
- imageCLASS X C1538P II

BLI Awards 2026 Highlight Block 1 imageFORCE
Software awards

Pick Awards – uniFLOW Online Outstanding Cloud Output Management

Canon’s uniFLOW Online solution has once again been awarded a Pick Award - marking its eighth consecutive win.

Keypoint Intelligence recognised uniFLOW Online for:
- Secure cloud‑based print and scan management
- Strong integration with Microsoft and third‑party platforms
- Centralised visibility and control across hybrid environments

This marks uniFLOW Online’s 8th consecutive year win!

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Award Winning Legacy
Award Category Award Name Year(s) Product / Portfolio
Hardware
Line of the Year A3 Line of the Year 2026 Canon A3 MFP portfolio (imageFORCE Series)
Line of the Year A4 Line of the Year 2023 Canon A4 Device portfolio
Line of the Year A3 Line of the Year 2022 Canon A3 MFP portfolio
Line of the Year A4 Line of the Year 2021 Canon A4 Device portfolio
Line of the Year A3 Line of the Year 2020 Canon A3 MFP portfolio
Line of the Year A3 Line of the Year 2018 Canon A3 MFP portfolio
Line of the Year A3 Line of the Year 2017 Canon A3 MFP portfolio
Line of the Year A3 Line of the Year 2016 Canon A3 MFP portfolio
Brand Awards Most Energy Efficient Toner-Based A3 Brand Award 2026–2028 Canon A3 MFP portfolio
Brand Awards Most Energy Efficient Toner-Based A4 Brand Award 2026–2028 Canon A4 Device portfolio
Brand Awards Most Colour Consistent A4 Brand 2024–2026 Canon A4 Device portfolio
Brand Awards Most Reliable A3 Brand 2022–2024 Canon A3 MFP portfolio
Pick Awards Multiple BLI Pick Awards Multiple years (50+ BLI Pick Awards for hardware between 2016–2026) Individual A3 & A4 Printers and MFPs
Software
Pick Awards BLI Pick Award – Outstanding Cloud Output Management Multiple years (2019–2026) uniFLOW Online
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About Keypoint Intelligence: Buyers Lab
Keypoint Intelligence is an independent authority for the document imaging industry. Nothing herein should be construed as legal or regulatory advice concerning applicable laws; customers must have their own qualified counsel determine the feasibility of a solution as it relates to regulatory and statutory compliance. Canon is a registered trademark of Canon Inc. in Australia and may also be a registered trademark or trademark in other countries. All other referenced product names and marks are trademarks of their respective owners. Specifications subject to change without notice. Not responsible for typographical errors. ©2026 Canon Australia. All rights reserved.
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