Singapore, 16th February 2006 - Epson Singapore Pte Ltd, a subsidiary of the Epson Group, the world's leader in digital imaging solutions and printer manufacturing, is proud to be organising the Digital Darkroom Tour 2006, aimed at promoting digital imaging solutions for all levels of camera users including conventional users and pro-amateur photographers, who would like to obtain further knowledge on digital processes. The tour will take place across four countries in the region beginning in Indonesia, before proceeding to Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia.

During the tour, Epson will be aiming to create real-life scenarios using digital imaging products such as the Large Format Printers as high end output devices and consumer inkjets such as the PictureMate 100 as 4" x 6" output devices. Epson will also be promoting product upgrading for current users and to encourage non-users to purchase digital imaging products.

During the event on the 4th March at the Asian Civilisations Museum in Singapore, regional speaker Chris Yap, Epson Master Print Maker will be speaking about scanning, panoramic photography, portrait photography, black and white and fine art printing. To participate in the lectures, please contact events@hwzcorp.com.

Mr Hiromi Taba, Managing Director of Epson Singapore said, "By hosting the Digital Darkroom Tour, we are able to communicate to the region, digital solutions that work for everybody. The company recognizes that not all users are the same, but all customers - irrespective of budget and expectations, can rely on the same level of commitment, innovation and performance. This is Epson's mandate, to enable all Epson users to exceed their vision - be it through long lasting, and superb definition photographs, high-speed bulk printing to a small-office, home-office environment, everyone is supported beyond their basic expectations."

About the Epson Group
Epson is a global leader in imaging products including printers, projectors and LCDs. With an innovative and creative culture, Epson is dedicated to exceeding the vision and expectations of customers worldwide with products known for their superior quality, functionality, compactness and energy efficiency.

Epson is a network of 98,480 employees in 107 companies around the world, and is proud of its ongoing contributions to the global environment and to the communities in which it is located. Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corp., the Group had consolidated sales of 1479.7 billion yen in fiscal 2004.