Presstek Announces Commercial Release of Vector TX52 -- Metal-based CTP Breakthrough Technology Leverages the Strengths of the New Presstek -- HUDSON, N.H., July 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Presstek, Inc. (NASDAQ: PRST), a leading manufacturer and marketer of environmentally responsible high tech digital imaging solutions for the graphic arts and laser imaging markets, announced today that the Vector TX52 thermal platesetter is now commercially available worldwide from its newest business units, ABDick, its authorized dealer network, and Presstek Europe. The Vector TX52, a 2-up (52 cm) chemistry-free metal CTP solution, combines Presstek's industry leading chemistry-free thermal plate and laser imaging technology with its innovative internal Thin Drum technology producing the most affordable metal-based, compact platesetter in the market today. The first commercial product to capitalize on the strengths of the new Presstek organization, the Vector TX52 leverages: * Presstek's leading digital technology and system design expertise; * Precision Lithograining's unique chemistry-free plate products; * Lasertel's semiconductor laser imaging diodes; and * ABDick's well-respected sales and service. "We are excited to be introducing this breakthrough product to the market," said Presstek CEO and President Edward J. Marino. "The Vector TX52's introduction is a tangible example of the vision behind the acquisitions we made in 2004. The direct result of Presstek's dedication to delivering on its heritage of innovation and environmental responsibility to the market, the Vector TX52 now puts chemistry-free metal CTP within the reach of any printing establishment, regardless of size. It is the first of many next-generation products we expect to bring to market as a result of Presstek's newly expanded capabilities and economies of scale." The Presstek Vector TX52 thermal platesetter and Freedom chemistry-free plates provide the short-run, small format (52cm and under) printer with a unique metal platemaking solution for higher productivity, cleaner operation and lower materials and production costs. Able to output up to 20 plates per hour, the Vector TX52 thermal platesetter with Freedom chemistry-free plates features a small footprint, with the plate washer built directly into the device rather than requiring two separate units. The Freedom plate is inserted at the front, imaged and water-rinsed inside the unit before being discharged as a finished, press-ready plate. The Freedom thermal metal plate is designed for run lengths up to 25,000 impressions, and is priced competitively with polyester plates. With its self-contained water wash and no need for a processor, the Vector TX52 has an exceptionally small footprint, allowing it to fit comfortably in any size shop. It also eliminates the image variability that can be associated with chemical processing of plates, as well as the need to purchase, manage, maintain and dispose of chemicals traditionally used in the imaging of metal printing plates. The Presstek Vector TX52 thermal platesetter and Freedom chemistry-free plates provide the short-run, small format printer with a unique metal platemaking solution for higher productivity, cleaner operation and lower materials and production costs. Presstek will demonstrate the Vector TX52 along with other industry leading chemistry-free CTP and DI press solutions at Print '05 in booth # 6112. 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 in a chemistry-free environment, thereby reducing printing cycle time and lowering production costs. Presstek solutions are designed to make it easier for printers to cost effectively meet increasing customer demand for high-quality, shorter print runs and faster turnaround while providing improved profit margins. Presstek subsidiary Precision Lithograining Corporation is a manufacturer of high quality digital and conventional printing plate products, including Presstek's award-winning, chemistry-free Anthem plate. Presstek subsidiary Lasertel, Inc., manufactures semiconductor laser diodes for Presstek's and external customers' applications. ABDick manufactures and markets graphic arts and printing equipment and supplies for all stages of document creation -- pre-press, press and post-press -- and provides continuing service and support. For more information on Presstek, visit http://www.presstek.com/, call 603- 595-7000 or email: . For information on the Vector TX52 visit http://www.abdick.com/ or call 847.779.1900. "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 market's acceptance of and demand for the Company's Vector TX 52 thermal platesetters and Freedom printing plates, the performance and competitiveness of the Company's Vector TX 52 thermal platesetter and Freedom printing plate products, the strength of the Company's various strategic partnerships (both on manufacturing and distribution), the expected effects and benefits of the A.B. Dick and Precision Lithograining acquisitions on the Company's products, business and results of operations, the ability of the Company to expand its long-term product, business and growth opportunities, and the Company's expectations regarding the sale of its products in general. 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 factors include, but are not limited to, market acceptance of and demand for the Company's products and resulting revenues, shortages of critical or sole-source component supplies, manufacturing constraints or difficulties (as well as manufacturing difficulties experienced by our sub-manufacturing partners and their capacity constraints), the introduction of competitive products into the marketplace, the impact of general market factors in the print industry generally and the economy as a whole, and other risks detailed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K and the Company's other reports on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The words "looking forward," "looking ahead", "believe(s)," "should," "plan," "may," "expect(s)," "project(s), "anticipate(s)," "likely," "potential," "opportunity," 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 except as required by law. MARKETING CONTACT: INVESTOR CONTACT: Brian Wolfenden Jane Miller Director of Marketing Communications Corporate Relations Manager (603) 594-8585 ext. 3435 (603) 594-8585 ext. 3346 DATASOURCE: Presstek, Inc. CONTACT: Brian Wolfend, Director of Marketing Communications, +1-603-594-8585 ext. 3435, , or Jane Miller, Corporate Relations Manager, +1-603-594-8585 ext. 3346, both of Presstek, Inc. Web site: http://www.presstek.com/ http://www.abdick.com/

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