Canon

Canon – Brand Review & Overview

Canon is a Japanese imaging and technology company founded in the 1930s that has grown into one of the world’s best-known brands for cameras, lenses, office copiers, and inkjet and laser printers. Within the crafting and small-business space, Canon is especially recognized for its PIXMA and imagePROGRAF inkjet lines, compact photo printers, and dye‑sublimation photo printers that deliver high-quality output for photos, graphics, and light creative work.

Canon’s printer portfolio ranges from entry-level PIXMA home printers and MegaTank refillable-ink models to PRO-series photo printers and compact dye‑sub units that can produce lab-style photo prints on the spot. While most Canon inkjets use thermal printheads and are not designed to run third‑party sublimation inks directly, many crafters still rely on Canon printers for printing onto transfer papers, printable vinyl, stickers, and iron‑on materials used with heat presses, as well as for creating high‑resolution designs that are later converted to sublimation by other dedicated equipment.

For users in the sublimation and personalization world, Canon is appealing as a dependable source of detailed, color-accurate artwork and everyday document printing that sits alongside specialized sublimation printers and presses. If your workflow involves designing and proofing graphics, printing photos, or producing transfers and decals for use with cutters, mug presses, or sublimation systems, Canon’s printers and imaging ecosystem offer a robust, widely supported foundation that integrates well with both hobby and small‑shop setups.