Presstek Reaches Key Milestones in 2004 -- Company Emerges as Clear Leader in Small Format Offset -- HUDSON, N.H., Jan. 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, today announced the achievement of a number of important milestones in 2004 that position the company as the market leader in the small format offset market. Long recognized as a graphic arts pioneer through the delivery of innovative digital and chemistry-free technologies, Presstek and its products are now clearly in the mainstream with the announcement of 2004's achievements. "Fiscal 2004 was quite a year for Presstek," said Edward J. Marino, President and CEO. "Not only did we complete two strategic acquisitions -- A.B.Dick Company and Precision Lithograining -- but 2004 also saw our installed base reach critical mass, confirming our technology leadership position in the small format market." 500th Dimension Series Chemistry-Free CTP System Shipped In 2004, Presstek shipped its 500th Dimension Series chemistry-free CTP system. Dimension Series systems have been installed in both North America and internationally, in in-plant, commercial print and quick print establishments. The latest Dimension Excel CTP systems use Presstek's process-free Applause plates and chemistry-free Anthem plates. Based on Presstek's award-winning ProFire Excel imaging technology, Dimension Excel platesetters produce extremely high quality plates with less operator intervention thanks to a new load-ahead plate pre-staging feature. Presstek's General Manager of Off-Press Products, David Ventola, said, "Presstek pioneered chemistry-free CTP imaging in the graphic arts, and it is very rewarding to see the Dimension Series reach such a milestone. I am looking forward to bringing this efficient, economical, and environmentally responsible solution to an even broader market." Over 450 ProFire-Based DI Presses Installed Also in 2004, Presstek grew the installed base of its ProFire and ProFire Excel enabled direct imaging (DI) presses to over 450. This new generation of DI presses has experienced exceptional market acceptance due to its small footprint, ease of use and high quality-supporting up to 300 line per inch imaging and stochastic screening. "Customers are telling us that the ProFire enabled presses from Ryobi, KBA, and KPG are delivering high profits. With the 300 line screen and FM output capabilities of the new ProFire Excel presses, we have further expanded this margin opportunity for our customers," said Peter Bouchard, Presstek's General Manager for On-Press Systems. "The new presses' capabilities and strengthened channel partner performance continue to expand the market opportunity for Presstek's ProFire enabled presses." More than 3,500 ABDick DPM Units Sold The award winning ABDick Digital PlateMaster (DPM) product line will be ten years old in September 2005. As technology has advanced over that time, so has the DPM, from the original DPM2000 to the latest Digital PlateMaster 34 SC/HSC, an easy-to-use, high-resolution platesetter designed for use with small-format portrait presses. This affordable direct-to-plate solution features a fully integrated Harlequin(R) RIP and internal polyester plate processor. Stu Gallup, ABDick's Director of Digital Systems, said, "For the last ten years, we have focused on bringing the ease of use and quality improvements that go with CTP to the small format printer. In so doing, we have always kept an eye on producing an affordable solution for our customers that is easy to use. The fact that we have sold more than 3,500 units worldwide in that time shows that the market agrees with our approach. Now that we are a Presstek company, we look forward to leveraging other technologies to bring even more solutions to our target market." "It is certainly safe to say that 2004 was a pivotal year for Presstek," concluded Presstek's Marino. "The company has reached important milestones that establish us as a leader in the small format offset market. We are committed to continuing to deliver innovative, high-tech products into a broader base of printing establishments as they migrate to a more digital model." 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, a Presstek Company, 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: . "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 of existing and future products, the market's acceptance of and demand for Presstek's existing and newly introduced products, the ability of Presstek to obtain and maintain normal terms with A.B.Dick Company's customers, vendors and dealers, the ability of Presstek to expand its long-term business and growth opportunities, and the strength of the Presstek's various strategic partnerships (both on manufacturing and distribution). 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 Presstek 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 performance and productivity of newly introduced products, Presstek's dependency on its strategic partners, the strength of Presstek's various strategic partnerships (both on manufacturing and distribution), market acceptance of and demand for Presstek's products, the effects of the introduction of a competing product, the ability to successfully integrate Presstek and A.B.Dick Company and the impact of general market factors in the print industry generally and the economy as a whole. Other risks are detailed in Presstek's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The words "looking forward," "anticipates," "expects," "will," "believe(s)," "may," "is expected to," "likely", 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 new release. CONTACTS: Jane Miller Brian Wolfenden Corporate Relations Manager Marketing Communications Manager (603) 594-8585 ext. 3346 (603) 594-8585 x 3435 DATASOURCE: Presstek, Inc. CONTACT: Jane Miller, Corporate Relations Manager, +1-603-594-8585, ext. 3346, ; or Brian Wolfenden, Marketing Communications Manager, +1-603594-8585, ext. 3435, both of Presstek Web site: http://www.presstek.com/

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