The Canon imageFORCE C3100 series is now the direct replacement for the imageRUNNER ADVANCE DX C3900 — and as of July 2026, the C3900 line is fully depleted with no new inventory available. If you’re running a C3935i, C3930i, or C3926i, or you’ve been quoted on one of those models, the Canon imageFORCE C3100 is where the conversation needs to go. Here’s what changed and why it matters for Tallahassee offices.
What Replaced the imageRUNNER ADVANCE DX C3900?
Canon’s official end-of-inventory notice (CMC-58-26, effective July 1, 2026) confirms the C3900 series is depleted — no new orders. The Canon imageFORCE C3100 series is the designated replacement, available now for ordering and shipping. Parts, consumables, and dealer support for existing C3900 machines continue under Canon’s standard policies.
The imageFORCE C3100 Series — Four Models, One Platform
The Canon imageFORCE C3100 lineup covers four speed tiers, all sharing the same platform, interface, and core feature set:
- imageFORCE C3150 — 50 ppm Color/BW — New tier; no equivalent in the C3900 series. Built for high-demand mid-volume settings.
- imageFORCE C3135 — 35 ppm — Direct replacement for the C3935i. Built for small teams needing quick, reliable document turnaround.
- imageFORCE C3130 — 30 ppm — Direct replacement for the C3930i. Designed for small offices with steady, moderate printing needs.
- imageFORCE C3126 — 26 ppm — Direct replacement for the C3926i. Best for light-use workspaces requiring high-quality color on an occasional basis.
The C3150’s 50ppm tier is worth noting — it fills a gap that didn’t exist in the C3900 lineup and is a meaningful option for offices that have outgrown 35ppm without needing a full floor-standing unit.
5 Essential Reasons the Canon imageFORCE C3100 Is Worth the Upgrade
1. OLED-Based D² Exposure Technology — 4800 x 2400 dpi
The Canon imageFORCE C3100 replaces traditional laser exposure with Canon’s D² (Defined and Detailed) technology, using OLED and silicon components positioned closer to the drum. The result is 4800 x 2400 dpi resolution, sharper text against colored backgrounds, and better color consistency from first print to last. For law firms producing client-facing documents or medical offices printing patient forms, the improvement in output quality is visible on the page.
2. A New 50ppm Speed Tier
The C3900 series topped out at 35ppm. The imageFORCE C3100 adds a C3150 model at 50ppm, designed for busy mid-volume professional settings. If your office has outgrown a 35ppm device but doesn’t need a full floor-standing unit, the C3150 fills a gap the C3900 never addressed.
3. 270 ipm Scanning — Full Color Duplex in a Single Pass
The Canon imageFORCE C3100 scans at up to 270 images per minute at 300 dpi, color duplex in a single pass. For Tallahassee offices digitizing contracts, patient intake forms, or state agency records, that scan throughput is a meaningful productivity step up from older-generation machines.
4. Consistent imageFORCE Platform Interface
Every model in the imageFORCE lineup — including the Canon imageFORCE C3100 — runs the same 10.1” responsive touchscreen and platform architecture. Organizations running mixed fleets benefit from a consistent user experience across every device: less training, fewer support calls, and simpler IT management across multiple locations.
5. uniFLOW Online and imageWARE Ready
The Canon imageFORCE C3100 supports optional integration with uniFLOW Online for cloud print management and cost tracking, plus imageWARE Enterprise Management Console for centralized fleet monitoring, security settings, firmware updates, and meter reads. Both are standard requirements in state agency and managed IT environments.
Canon imageFORCE C3100 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 running C3900-series machines and want to know what a Canon imageFORCE C3100 upgrade looks like for your volume and workflow, call us at (850) 222-2308 — same-day response, no pressure.