The Canon imageFORCE 8100 series is the official replacement for the imageRUNNER ADVANCE DX 8900 — which Canon declared fully depleted and unavailable for new orders as of July 1, 2026. If you’re running an 8905i, 8995i, or 8986i, or if you manage a high-volume print environment in Tallahassee, here’s what the Canon imageFORCE 8100 brings and why the upgrade is worth understanding before your next procurement cycle.
What Happened to the imageRUNNER ADVANCE DX 8900 Series?
Canon’s official dealer communication (CMC-57-26, July 1, 2026) confirms the 8900 series — including the 8905i, 8995i, and 8986i — is fully depleted. No new orders can be placed. Parts, consumables, and dealer support continue under Canon’s standard policies for existing machines, but if you’re buying new, the Canon imageFORCE 8100 series is the designated replacement, available now for ordering and shipping.
The imageFORCE 8100 Series — Three Models, Same Speed Tiers
The Canon imageFORCE 8100 lineup maintains the same three speed tiers as the retired 8900 series, with direct model-for-model replacements:
- imageFORCE 8105 — 105 ppm BW — Direct replacement for the 8905i. Optimal for multi-user settings and environments requiring high print volumes with precise scanning and digital workflow integrations.
- imageFORCE 8195 — 95 ppm — Direct replacement for the 8995i. Best suited for large departments and print shops with increased demand for high-volume printing and scanning.
- imageFORCE 8186 — 86 ppm — Direct replacement for the 8986i. Ideal for busy professional settings such as dynamic co-working spaces or high-traffic document environments.
All three share the same 32-beam R-VCSEL laser technology, imageFORCE platform interface, and fleet management capabilities. Speed tier selection comes down to your monthly print volume and peak-load requirements.
5 Critical Reasons the Canon imageFORCE 8100 Replaces the 8900
1. 32-Beam R-VCSEL Laser — 2400 x 2400 dpi at Full Speed
The Canon imageFORCE 8100 uses Canon’s advanced 32-beam R-VCSEL (Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Laser) technology to deliver 2400 x 2400 dpi black-and-white resolution at speeds up to 105ppm. Unlike single-beam systems, the 32-beam design maintains image quality at high throughput — sharp text, consistent black tones, and fine-detail accuracy across long print runs. For state agencies printing contracts, law firms producing filings, or production environments running all-day print jobs, that consistency at speed is what matters.
2. Same Speed Tiers, Better Precision Throughout
The Canon imageFORCE 8100 matches the 8900’s three speed tiers: 86ppm (8186), 95ppm (8195), and 105ppm (8105). The upgrade isn’t about going faster — it’s about doing the same speeds with improved front-to-back registration and more reliable media feeding under high-volume conditions. Each paper drawer includes additional fixing knobs and guides to help media feed straight with minimal skew, which matters on long runs of legal-size documents or bound-for-finishing print jobs.
3. 270 ipm Full-Color Scanning
While the imageFORCE 8100 is a black-and-white print engine, it scans at up to 270 images per minute in full color at 300 dpi, single-pass duplex. For Tallahassee offices that receive and need to digitize color documents — contracts, insurance forms, government correspondence — the Canon imageFORCE 8100’s scanning capability is a step up from what older 8900-series machines delivered.
4. Consistent imageFORCE Platform Across the Fleet
Every imageFORCE device — including the Canon imageFORCE 8100 — runs the same 10.1” responsive touchscreen and platform interface. For organizations managing mixed fleets across multiple locations, that consistency reduces training requirements and simplifies IT management. Staff moves between devices without relearning the interface. Technicians work on a standardized platform. That operational consistency has real value in multi-location state agency or law firm environments.
5. Built for Government and High-Volume Regulated Environments
Canon built the Canon imageFORCE 8100 specifically for environments where efficiency and professional-grade output are both critical. It integrates with uniFLOW Online for centralized print management and secure print release, and includes imageWARE Enterprise Management Console as standard for device monitoring, security settings, firmware updates, and meter reads. Both are standard requirements for Florida state agency procurement under NASPO-Florida agreements.
Canon imageFORCE 8100 at ABS — Tallahassee’s Local Canon Dealer
Advanced Business Systems is an authorized Canon dealer serving Tallahassee, FL and Thomasville, GA since 1984. If you’re managing a fleet of 8900-series machines and want to know what upgrading to the Canon imageFORCE 8100 means for your volume, contract requirements, and NASPO procurement, call us at (850) 222-2308 — same-day response, straight answers.