When PRISMAelevate XL meets Arizona, print goes beyond the visual
Print is evolving. It’s no longer just about what you see — it’s about what you can touch, feel, and experience. Canon France’s partnership with the French Federation of the Blind and Visually Impaired (Fédération des Aveugles et Amblyopes de France) highlights how elevated printing technology can make visual content more inclusive, engaging, and memorable.
World Unseen: turning photography into a tactile experience
The collaboration builds on the success of the World Unseen exhibition, where photography and imagery were transformed into tactile, raised prints. Visitors could feel photographs, explore details through touch, and experience art in ways impossible with conventional flat prints.
The exhibition demonstrated how tactile and raised print can bridge the gap between visual design and accessibility, offering audiences a new, multi-sensory way to engage with content.
Patrick Chapuis, President of Canon France, and Bruno Gendron, President of the Federation, were present at the signing of the partnership. Canon is now the Federation’s Exclusive Official Partner, committing to awareness-raising initiatives, shared visibility, and the creation of tactile print experiences that broaden access to visual content.
PRISMAelevate XL and Arizona: a complete elevated print solution
At the heart of these innovations is PRISMAelevate XL, part of Canon’s PRISMA XL Suite, which works hand-in-hand with the Arizona flatbed printer series. One cannot exist without the other: PRISMAelevate XL provides the software control to design precise raised layers, textures, and multi-level details, while the Arizona printers deliver the high-precision, consistent output required to bring those designs to life.
Together, they allow print service providers and designers to create tactile, multi-sensory applications that go far beyond flat visuals. From art installations to retail displays, signage, and accessible materials like braille, the Arizona + PRISMAelevate XL combination transforms large-format graphics into an immersive experience that engages multiple senses.
Why this matters: inclusion, creativity, and business impact
The partnership in France demonstrates how elevated printing delivers value on multiple levels:
- Inclusivity: tactile prints make visual content accessible to blind and partially sighted audiences.
- Creative freedom: designers can add layers, textures, and dimension without special training.
- Technology synergy: PRISMAelevate XL and Arizona printers together make elevated printing reliable, precise, and repeatable.
- Market differentiation: multi-sensory applications open new revenue streams and unique offerings for print service providers.
Canon’s approach shows that large-format graphics can be more than just visual statements — they can connect, engage, and inspire. By combining technology, creativity, and purpose, print becomes a tool for accessibility, emotional engagement, and meaningful communication.
Looking ahead
This partnership sets the stage for new joint initiatives, and it’s just the beginning. As PRISMAelevate XL and Arizona technology continue to evolve, the possibilities for creative, tactile, and inclusive print applications are expanding. For designers and print service providers looking to push the boundaries of large-format graphics, this is a compelling example of how innovation and purpose can come together.
Discover more about PRISMAelevate XL, the Arizona flatbed series, and the World Unseen partnership.