Canon Marketing Japan to Release Customizable Faceplate and Photo Paper Sets for Mini Photo Printer iNSPiC PV-223 in Collaboration with Popular Brand SWIMMER

Canon Marketing Japan Inc. (President and CEO: Masachika Adachi; hereinafter Canon MJ) announces that its internal venture 'ichikara Lab' will release three sets of customizable faceplates and photo paper for the mini photo printer 'iNSPiC PV-223', featuring designs from the popular lifestyle brand 'SWIMMER', from early August 2026. At the same time, SWIMMER-designed frames and stamps will be made available in the dedicated 'iNSPiC' app.

https://personal.canon.jp/product/printer/miniphotoprinter/swimmer

● About the 'iNSPiC PV-223 SWIMMER Collaboration Faceplate & Photo Paper 50-Sheet Set'

The set includes one of three designs of customizable faceplates for the front of the iNSPiC PV-223 and 50 sheets of iNSPiC-dedicated ZINK photo paper (5 packs of 10 sheets).

*The iNSPiC PV-223 printer body is not included.

The iNSPiC PV-223 is a mini photo printer that easily prints images from smartphones. The dedicated photo paper is sticker-type, allowing users to cut and paste printed photos for creative arrangements. The front plate is removable, enabling customization.

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iNSPiC PV-223 SWIMMER Collab Faceplate (Character) & Photo Paper 50-Sheet Set
Open price
Early August 2026

iNSPiC PV-223 SWIMMER Collab Faceplate (Cherry) & Photo Paper 50-Sheet Set
Open price
Early August 2026

iNSPiC PV-223 SWIMMER Collab Faceplate (Flower & Fruit) & Photo Paper 50-Sheet Set
Open price
Early August 2026

*Sold exclusively through Canon Marketing Japan direct sales channels, including the Canon Online Shop (https://store.canon.jp/online/), excluding Canon Photo House.

● SWIMMER Collaboration Faceplates

Users can change the front plate of the iNSPiC PV-223 to their preferred design. The set includes 50 sheets of dedicated photo paper, allowing users to instantly print photos from their smartphones and enjoy the iNSPiC-specific experience of sticking them as stickers into notebooks, diaries, or on accessories.

● Limited-Time Frames and Stamps on iNSPiC App

Starting from the product release date, the dedicated 'Canon Mini Print' app will offer limited-time SWIMMER-designed frames and stamps. Users can combine them with their favorite images and print original photos using iNSPiC.

・Distribution period: Release date (early August 2026) to July 31, 2027 (Saturday) 23:59

・Content: 7 frames, 14 stamps

● About SWIMMER

SWIMMER is a lifestyle brand offering clothing, fashion accessories, bags, pouches, wallets, interior goods, and stationery. It is characterized by designs featuring animals and sweets, and has been popular among a wide age group for about 30 years since 1987.

After the brand ended in 2018, it was revived in 2020 by new operating company 'Patiss Co., Ltd.' Currently, it attracts both former fans and new generations.

The brand's design and characters embody the desire for everyone, regardless of age or gender, to freely enjoy wearing and using cute items.

● About the Mini Photo Printer iNSPiC PV-223

Since its launch in September 2018, the iNSPiC series has provided easy printing opportunities, gaining popularity among journal and life-log enthusiasts.

● Compact palm-size with built-in battery, portable for printing at home or on the go.

● Adopting Zero Ink® Technology*1, enabling full-color printing without ink cartridges. Colors are embedded in the dedicated photo paper. The paper is sticker-based, so prints can be saved or cut and pasted.

● Connects to smartphones and tablets via Bluetooth, easily printing using the dedicated 'Canon Mini Print' app. Supports up to 8-split collages, circle layouts, stamps, frames, and filters.

*1 Zero Ink® Technology is developed by Zink Holdings LLC, USA.

Additionally, the iNSPiC PV-223 offers a personalization service using UV printing. Corporate logos, names, dates, etc., can be printed as personalized gifts, ideal for commemorative items or gifts for loved ones.

● Personalization service page: https://personal.canon.jp/product/printer/miniphotoprinter/name

● About ichikara Lab

ichikara Lab is Canon MJ's first internal venture, established in April 2020 to strengthen youth marketing and reach new customer segments. It focuses on youth marketing activities, marketing planning for the mini photo printer 'iNSPiC' and 'SELPHY' brands, and development of new products and services.

To realize an exciting future, the lab invites services, technologies, and ideas that create new experiences beyond conventional printing. Inquiries can be made via 'CONTACT' at the bottom of the ichikara Lab page.

● ichikara Lab webpage: https://corporate.canon.jp/profile/business/new-value-creation/ichikaralab

● X (formerly Twitter) account: ichikara Lab / イチカララボ【公式】(@ichikaraLab) https://x.com/ichikaraLab