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title: "Meet Canon’s New imageFORCE Series: C5100 (Color) and 6100 (Mono)"
description: Discover Canon's new imageFORCE C5100 and 6100 series, designed for speed, quality, and security in mid-to-high-volume office environments.
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# [Meet Canon’s New imageFORCE Series: C5100 (Color) and 6100 (Mono)](https://abm1.com/blog/meet-canons-new-imageforce-series-c5100-color-and-6100-mono)

 Written by [American Business Machines](https://abm1.com/blog/author/american-business-machines) | Aug 19, 2025 8:35:03 PM

Canon’s imageFORCE lineup brings a fresh platform built for mid-to-high-volume teams that need speed, quality, and enterprise-grade security. The series introduces Canon’s D² Exposure Technology, which uses OLED-based solid state exposure to deliver up to 4800 x 2400 dpi output for crisp text, fine lines, and consistent tones. Both series also support rapid single-pass duplex scanning up to 270 images per minute and the same streamlined user experience across models.

 

## **What they are**

- **imageFORCE C5100**: A3 color multifunction printers for teams that need vibrant color output plus fast scanning. Models run from 40 to 70 ppm and include optional imagePASS-T1 controller support for color-critical or complex jobs.
- **imageFORCE 6100**: A3 monochrome multifunction printers focused on sharp black-and-white output with the same high scan speeds and 4800 x 2400 dpi print resolution. Models run at 55, 60, and 70 ppm.

Across both, Canon adds the Unified Firmware Platform so devices can receive ongoing feature and security updates, and a security stack that includes Verify System at Startup, FIPS 140-3 storage encryption, SIEM integration, and Trellix Embedded Control.

## **What’s New**

- **Higher native detail**: D² Exposure with OLED targets up to 4800 x 2400 dpi for text clarity and fine lines that stand out on forms, contracts, and marketing pieces.
- **Faster digitization**: Single-pass duplex scanning up to 270 ipm helps push paper workflows into cloud apps and ECM systems with less bottleneck.
- **Enterprise hardening out of the box**: Verify at Startup, FIPS 140-3 encryption, SIEM hooks, and whitelisting to help align with modern security programs.
- **Consistent UI, shared options**: A 10.1" touchscreen, familiar iconography, and common finishing and feeding options simplify training and fleet management.

## **How C5100 and 6100 differ from each other**

- **Color vs. mono**: C5100 is full color; 6100 is monochrome. Choose C5100 for client-facing color materials and 6100 for cost-efficient B&W document production.
- **Model ranges**:
  
    - C5100: C5140/C5150/C5160/C5170 at 40/50/60/70 ppm.
    - 6100: 6155/6160/6170 at 55/60/70 ppm.
- **Controller options**: C5100 lists optional imagePASS-T1 and dual-controller support for color workflows; the 6100 brochure emphasizes core platform capabilities without an imagePASS option noted.
- **Footprint and weight**: Both share the same dimensions; C5100 is ~231.5 lb, 6100 is ~207.2 lb.

## **Which industries could benefit from the new imageFORCE**

- **Education and enterprise departments**: C5100 at 60–70 ppm suits busy campus copy rooms and enterprise teams that need color charts, flyers, and training materials at volume.
- **Coworking and professional offices**: C5100 at 50 ppm or 6100 at 55 ppm map well to shared floors where speed and scanning matter day to day.
- **Finance and insurance**: 6100 at 60 ppm is positioned for higher-volume B&W document workflows with fast scanning and precise output.
- **Security-sensitive environments**: Any site with strict IT standards benefits from the platform’s Verify at Startup, FIPS 140-3, SIEM integration, and Trellix controls.

## **imageFORCE C5100 vs. 6100: Quick Comparison**

| **Feature** | **imageFORCE C5100** | **imageFORCE 6100** |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Engine type | A3 **Color** MFP | A3 **Monochrome** MFP |
| Max print speed (Letter) | 40, 50, 60, 70 ppm (C5140/50/60/70) | 55, 60, 70 ppm (6155/6160/6170) |
| Max print resolution | Up to **4800 x 2400 dpi** with D² Exposure (OLED) | Up to **4800 x 2400 dpi** with D² Exposure (OLED) |
| Scan speed (single-pass duplex) | Up to **270 ipm** | Up to **270 ipm** |
| Memory / Storage | 6 GB RAM; 256 GB SSD standard; 1 TB optional | 6 GB RAM; 256 GB SSD standard; 1 TB optional |
| Paper capacity | 1,200 sheets standard; up to 6,350 max | 1,200 sheets standard; up to 6,350 max |
| Finishing options | Inner/External finishers, booklet, C-fold, Long-sheet | Similar options: inner/external finishers, booklet, folding, long-sheet |
| Controller option | **imagePASS-T1** available; dual-controller support noted | Not listed in the 6100 brochure |
| Security highlights | Verify at Startup, FIPS 140-3, SIEM, Trellix, access control | Same platform security features across the line |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 24-3/8" x 28-1/2" x 36-7/8" | 24-3/8" x 28-1/2" x 36-7/8" |
| Approx. weight | **231.5 lb** | **207.2 lb** |

## **How to choose**

- Need **color** brochures, training decks, or client-facing materials at speed? Start with the **C5100**. Scale from 40–70 ppm and add imagePASS-T1 if you handle complex color or tight brand requirements.
- Running high-volume **B&W** workflows with strict IT standards? The **6100** keeps costs in check while offering fast scans and a strong security posture. Finance and insurance are clear fits at 60 ppm.

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