Presstek's New ProSpot Technology to Appear on Heidelberg's Next Generation Quickmaster DI Pro HUDSON, N.H., April 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Presstek, Inc. , a leading provider of chemistry-free direct digital imaging applications, today announced that its new ProSpot imaging technology is scheduled to be exhibited at drupa 2004 on Heidelberg's next generation Quickmaster DI Pro digital offset press. In a press release issued earlier today, Heidelberg indicated that the enhanced Quickmaster DI Pro, enabled by Presstek's new ProSpot technology, offers optimum print quality, a powerful workflow, as well as impressive cost- effectiveness. Visitors to drupa 2004 will be able to see the benefits of this new technology in print demonstrations scheduled to run at the Heidelberg exhibition. "We are pleased that Heidelberg has again demonstrated its commitment to direct imaging presses with the announcement of the enhanced Quickmaster DI Pro," said Presstek's General Manager forOn-Press Imaging, Peter Bouchard. "We continue to be proud of our contributions to Heidelberg's DI offerings." Bouchard also noted that Presstek's ProSpot technology is optimized to work with Presstek's PearlDry plates, which have been used successfully on Heidelberg DI presses for close to ten years. ProSpot -- optimum laser spot size and harmonious screen vignettes Heidelberg noted in its release that screen vignettes on the enhanced Quickmaster DI Pro have a harmonious appearance, especially in the highlight ranges. Print image becomes even more detailed and fine negative text is clear and sharp in the printout. In addition, the long-time Presstek partner reports that several customers have already carried out extensive field tests involving ProSpot and have been impressed with the results. Presstek and Heidelberg: Partners in DI Since 1991 Presstek and Heidelberg introduced the Quickmaster DI press in 1995. Since then, Presstek has supplied its patented imaging technology and Pearldry plates for use on Heidelberg's DI presses worldwide. 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(R), 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 http://www.presstek.com/, call 603-595-7000 or email: . "Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Certain statements contained in this News Release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding the performance and availability of new products, and the market's acceptance of newly introduced products. Such forward-looking statements involve a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the uncertainty and delays associated with launching new products, the Company's dependency on its strategic partners, the strength of the Company's various strategic partnerships (both on manufacturing and distribution), market acceptance of and demand for new products and the impact of general market factors in the print industry generally and the economy as a whole. Other risks are detailed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2004 and the Company's other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The words "looking forward," "believe(s)," "may," "is scheduled to," and similar expressions, among others, identify forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date the statement was made. Presstek undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this news release. CONTACTS: Judy Sweeney Lutt Williems Helene Smith PR (North America) Duomedia (Pan Europe) (516) 771-7512 +32 (2) 454 85 50 Jane Miller Presstek, Inc. (603) 594-8585 ext. 3346 DATASOURCE: Presstek, Inc. CONTACT: Judy Sweeney of Helene Smith PR (North America), +1-516-771- 7512, ; or LuttWilliems of Duomedia (Pan Europe), +32 (2) 454 85 50, ; or Jane Miller of Presstek, Inc., +1-603- 594-8585 ext. 3346, Web site: http://www.presstek.com/

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