Singapore, 29th September 2005 - Epson, the world leader in digital imaging and printing solutions has announced the launch of the EPSON Perfection 3490 Photo. Ideal for home users and photo enthusiasts, Epson's latest launch incorporates a more efficient scanning process and optimal image enhancing features. 

Its resolution of 3200 by 6400dpi, 48-bit colour depth, impressive film scanning capability and EPSON Easy Photo Fix software allow users to restore colour and monochrome film and photos in digital format for sharing and archiving purposes. The EPSON Perfection 3490 Photo's MatrixCCD sensor with On Chip Micro-Lens technology delivers supreme clarity and colour consistency so that users can create stunning scans with rich and brilliant colours.

"Age can cause the condition of photos and film to deteriorate, and many memories are lost that way," says Mr. Siew Jin Kiat, Manager, Digital Imaging, Branded Product Division, Epson Singapore. "With its improved functions, the EPSON Perfection 3490 Photo is able to provide home users and photo enthusiasts with quality film and photo scans that allow them to store their memories in prime condition with ease."

Enhanced features for stunning images
The EPSON Perfection 3490 Photo comes with an improved film holder that fits four frames of 35mm filmstrips or three 35mm mounted film frames. Scan photos and documents of up to A4 size, and transfer data quickly and with ease via the USB 2.0 Hi-Speed interface.

With EPSON Easy Photo Fix, users can now save old photos damaged by age. The Color Restoration function can be used to restore colour and monochrome film and photos, while the Dust Removal function allows users to remove 'white spots' caused by dust specks stuck on old film.

With four buttons located conveniently on the control panel, scanning has never been easier. Start, Copy, Scan to Email, and Scan to PDF options allow users to scan documents, photos and film into email programs or PDF files at the touch of a button.

Smart software for precision and efficiency
The EPSON Perfection 3490 Photo comes bundled with the EPSON Creativity Suite - a selection of utility software for the ultimate convenience in image management and platform for creativity with photo projects. Central to the EPSON Creativity Suite is EPSON File Manager, an application launcher and photo management software. Besides viewing and searching for scanned images and photos archived in the PC, EPSON Creativity Suite allows users to do simple editing and printing of images. Images from an external source such as a digital camera can also be uploaded via EPSON File Manager for easy storage management.

Programs such as the ABBYY® FineReader® 6 Sprint, ArcSoft PhotoImpression 5 and the NewSoft Presto! BizCard 4 Limited Edition have been included with EPSON Creativity Suite for versatility and convenience. 

The EPSON Perfection 3490 Photo which comes with an optional multi photo feeder, will be available from September 2005 at a recommended retail price of $268.

About Epson Singapore
Epson is the world's leader in digital imaging solutions as well as printer manufacturing. The company's Singapore operation is also the Regional Headquarters of Seiko Epson Corporation. The company markets and supports Epson printers, scanners, projectors, electronic devices including liquid crystal displays, semiconductors and system devices in the ASEAN, South Asia and Oceania territories (with exception to support for electronic devices in Oceania). Epson is dedicated to creating products for the home and business markets to meet consumer needs.

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 85,647 employees in 115 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.