Singapore, 11 April 2001 - Fuji Photo Film (Singapore) Pte Ltd launches world-first web printing system which networks independent Frontier Minilab shops nationwide. The web printing system consists of 2 online services namely, Print@FUJICOLOR and Fujifilm.net Both services enable consumers to upload, share and print digital images onto high quality Fujicolor silver halide photographic paper, "e-pic prints", in the comfort of their own homes.

To enjoy the Fujifilm.net service, consumers can log onto www.fujifilm.com.sg to register for a personal electronic e-album and upload their digital images onto it. They can then share the entire or part of their e-album with their friends by sending an invitational email with a hyperlink to the designated e-album.

With the new Print@FUJICOLOR service, consumers can place their print orders online and have the choice to pick up the prints from participating Fujifilm Image Services outlets equipped with the latest Fuji Frontier Digital Minilabs, or have the digital prints mailed to their homes or chosen destinations at their own convenience. Fujifilm currently has the biggest network of Digital Minilabs to provide this Internet upload printing service in Singapore, as its Digital Minilabs are strategically located nationwide.

Fujifilm Singapore began marketing its state-of-the art, Digital Minilab Frontier series in 1999 and has been promoting its high quality digital prints "e-pic prints" ever since. The high quality and long lasting prints produced are outputs of images derived from negatives, slides or Digital files and printed on Fujicolor silver halide photographic paper.

With "Picture the Future" system, Fujifilm has provided an easier way for customers to shoot with digital images, view from PCs with FinePix Viewer, share pictures over Fujifilm.net, and eventually print via Print@FUJICOLOR. The seamless flow from photo taking to printing not only encourages the demand of prints from digital cameras and digital files but also increases the overall usage of digital cameras.

For all transactions on Fujifilm.net, consumers can also enjoy the convenience and security of making their payments online by using the Telemoney payment service. Telemoney is an innovative technological service developed by Systems@Work Pte Ltd. This service enables a consumer to enjoy total security and control for online purchases for "e-pic prints" through the use of a very personal device - an individual's GSM phone. The GSM phone will act as the electronic I.D. in identifying him/herself as the authorizer of the payments whenever a consumer carries out a transaction on the Fujifilm.net.

"We want consumers to relive their most cherished moments at the click of a mouse," said Mr. Jun Nagami, Managing Director of Fuji Photo Film (Singapore) Pte Ltd. "The combination of our high end digital printing Minilabs and secured online payment services like Telemoney will allow us to ride on the wave of increasing digital camera usage. We are confident that we will make e-lifestyle a reality and not just a catchphrase."

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