Canon Inc., founded in 1937 and headquartered in Tokyo, is a global manufacturer of imaging and optical products. Best known for its EOS line of cameras and PIXMA printers, Canon combines hardware engineering with imaging software to serve photographers, consumers, and businesses worldwide. The company’s mobile app portfolio supports that mission: Camera Connect links smartphones and tablets to Canon cameras for remote shooting and image transfer; Canon PRINT simplifies mobile printing and scanning for PIXMA and imageCLASS devices; Canon Print Service provides driver-free printing support on Android devices. Together these apps extend Canon’s hardware capabilities into everyday mobile workflows.
Across hardware and software, Canon has a long track record of product development and industry milestones, from film and early digital cameras to current mirrorless designs and multifunction printers. Its apps reflect practical priorities—reliable camera control, straightforward mobile printing, and compatibility with a wide range of devices. Canon’s continued investment in imaging technologies, firmware updates, and cloud services keeps those apps maintained for new models and Android releases. For users on this site, Canon offers a tightly integrated ecosystem: if you use Canon cameras or printers, their apps are often the most direct route to connect, manage, and produce images from a phone or tablet.
