FedEx will deploy over 12,000 new Canon and HP printing devices across more than 1,800 locations in the US and Canada in May.
It is looking to install the majority of the document imaging equipment over the next year.
The company said this will “lay the foundation for a range of new products and services that will help harness the explosion of printable content now accessible to consumers”.
According to the companies, this will allow customers to print from wherever they are and whenever they want, using USB drivers or smart phones.
A statement said: “Advanced technology also paves the way for ‘cloud printing,’ which allows customers to store documents in a virtual space that is accessible from anywhere that a network connection can be established.” HP will provide this.
Canon will provide its imageRUNNER ADVANCE multifunction products (MFPs) and imagePRESS digital press systems and a variety of advanced document imaging.
FedEx already has a new pick-up and delivery service for printing orders. It will also continue to invest in a network that connects its centres and closed door production.
President and CEO of FedEx Brian Philips said: “Customers’ expectations of printing have changed dramatically, and we are transforming our business to stay ahead of those trends and improve on our leadership position.
“In Canon and HP, we are choosing two companies that understand our business and whose incomparable reputations, brands and histories of innovation align with our vision to bring customer ideas to life through the world’s best print-on-demand network.”
“Canon USA is pleased to join in this alliance with FedEx Office and HP to bring our advanced document imaging solutions to retail print consumers and redefine how people access, share and manage information – digitally and on paper,” said Joe Adachi, President and Chief Executive Officer of Canon USA.
Senior Vice President of Imaging and Printing Group at HP Americas Lynn Pendergrass said: “The HP and Canon alliance is delivering the most robust offering of products and solutions to FedEx Office, allowing the company to transform their stores into more expansive publishing centers and making it easier for customers to print what they want, when they want and how they want.”