Singapore, 9 December 2005 - Epson, the world leader in digital imaging and printing solutions has announced the launch of the EPSON Stylus Photo RX530. With the EPSON Stylus Photo RX530's versatile positive/negative film scanning capability, archiving or printing of precious images is now a simple task. PC-less capability, integrated software and premium photo printing combine to offer users the convenience of a photo lab in their homes.        

Scanning versatility
Equipped with Epson's unique Dual CIS scanning system, the EPSON Stylus Photo RX530 is able to pick out the most precise details. By using the in-built 2400dpi CIS scanning head and in-built transparency unit, the EPSON Stylus Photo RX530 is perfect for creating digital archives of your old negatives or pictures. When speed is the priority, the EPSON Stylus Photo RX530 delivers by using the in-built flatbed CIS scanning head for document scanning.  

Archiving Memories
"Archiving of precious memories is one of the main reasons that makes many of us wish we have the convenience of a photo lab at home," said Mr. Siew Jin Kiat, Manager, Digital Imaging, Branded Product Division, Epson Singapore.  "Epson understands these needs and the EPSON Stylus Photo RX530 is our offer of quality, flexibility and ease when archiving, with its versatile film scanning and quality printing.

Capture Your Images
With support for 14 memory card types, USB-DirectPrint and Pictbridge capabilities, dual CIS scanner and an in-built transparency unit, the EPSON Stylus Photo RX530 offers users multiple solutions to ensure images are captured accurately and conveniently.

Automatic Image Correction
Using EPSON Easy Photo Fix to correct images is a breeze. Users can use the program to automatically remove dust, restore colour on faded images and reduce the level of grain of scanned film, all done at the click of a button. With the EPSON Stylus Photo RX530, even less experienced users can achieve high quality digital images with ease.

Large Prints, Enhanced Gloss
Print quality is not a compromise with the EPSON Stylus Photo RX530. Capable of A4 BorderFree prints using economical INKdividual Photo Dye Ink, the EPSON Stylus Photo RX530 delivers beautiful prints at a convenience even the labs cannot offer. Results are exceptional when images are printed on Epson's new Ultra Glossy Photo Paper. Printing at a 2pl droplet size, the EPSON Stylus Photo RX530 prints are sharper, clearer and the colours are enhanced.

Stand Alone Ease of Use
By providing a 1.5" LCD and simple to use control panel, the EPSON Stylus Photo RX530 can be operated in a true stand alone mode for image copying and printing. Images can be easily selected on the LCD panel and enhanced with Epson's colour restoration function and then printed in high quality colour, all without having to switch on the PC.

Creative Solutions
The integrated Epson Creativity Suite and bundled ArcSoft Photo Impression 5 software complement the flexible image capture options to offer a simple way to manage images, or to use them to create calendars or photo albums. If you only want to print images, the Epson Easy Photo Print feature offers a step by step option to print beautifully enhanced pictures.

Home Photo Convenience
By providing a complete solution, the EPSON Stylus Photo RX530 offers easy editing of images that brings about sharper focus, brighter colours and subtle hues, all within the control of the user. The control available in a lab in the convenience and comfort of your home, is the promise of the EPSON Stylus Photo RX530.

The EPSON Stylus Photo RX530 is available at a recommended retail price of $358.

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 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.