Xitron Announces New Presstek Dimension Interface for Presstek Dimension CTP Systems

With Automated Thumbprint Creation

Ann Arbor, MI August 16, 2004 -- Xitron, the industry's leading independent developer and integrator of Raster Image Processors, announced the new Presstek Dimension Interface available with Xitron Navigator Harlequin RIPs, Xenith Extreme Workflow and Raster Blaster.

The Xitron interface supports Presstek Dimension and newly-introduced Dimension Excel CTP systems for 2-up, 4-up, and 8-up applications. In addition, the Xitron interface is compatible with many of the leading Presstek-enabled DI® presses.

Marc Johnson, Presstek's Product Line Marketing Manager for Off-Press products, noted "Presstek is known for high quality, small-footprint CTP systems with a choice of chemistry-free or completely process-free plates. Combining our platemaking hardware with a highly efficient and productive workflow on the front-end creates a strong value proposition for the printer, and helps fulfill our commitment to providing printers with a Smarter Way to Print."

The Xitron products used with Presstek devices are field-proven in numerous successful installations, which include Xitron's Xenith Extreme driving the Dimension.   The new interface from Xitron enhances the value and functionality by allowing Xitron products to directly drive the devices in a fully automated, all-digital, affordable workflow.

Presstek dealers and prospective customers can see the Xitron interface first-hand at the world-class Presstek demo facility in Hudson, New Hampshire. For demonstrations of Xitron products visit the Xitron booth #4460 Graph Expo in Chicago Oct. 10-13, 2004.

  "We have many satisfied customers using Xenith Extreme with Presstek equipment. We are thrilled that we can now drive these devices directly," expresses R. Patrick French, VP Sales and Marketing, Xitron. "This kind of partnership once again demonstrates our dedication and ability to create superior interfaces. We listen to our customers and routinely go-the-extra-mile to create time-saving enhancements in our drivers and plug-ins that improve prepress productivity."

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About Xitron

Xitron manufactures productive, flexible workflow systems and interfaces designed to drive the pre-press industry’s most popular new output devices as well as its legacy systems, prolonging their life and protecting our customer’s investments. Xitron’s Navigator RIP, Raster Blaster TIFF Catcher, and Xenith Workflow solutions are recognized as pre-press standards. Built around core technology from Global Graphics and Adobe Systems, Xitron engineers continue to develop stable, yet flexible solutions for the graphic arts market, driving over 150 different models of imagesetters, proofers, platesetters, and digital presses. For more information about Xitron, our products, OEM opportunities, or becoming a Xitron dealer, visit us at www.xitron.com.

About Presstek

Presstek, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and marketer of environmentally responsible high tech digital imaging solutions to the graphic arts and laser imaging markets. Presstek's patented DI®, CTP and plate products provide a streamlined workflow and eliminate photographic darkrooms, film and toxic processing chemicals, thereby reducing printing cycle time and lowering production costs. Presstek solutions are designed to make it easer for printers to cost effectively meet increasing customer demand for shorter print runs and faster turnaround while providing improved profit margins. The company's subsidiary, Lasertel, Inc., supplies Presstek and eternal customers with the valuable laser diodes necessary for laser imaging applications. For more information on Presstek, visit www.presstek.com , call 603-595-7000 or email: info@presstek.com .

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