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Printware Contact:
Tim Murphy
President
Tele: 651-456-1404
Email: tim.murphy@printwarellc.com

Printware Introduces an End-to-End Workflow Solution

Quickflow™ easily manages all pre and post RIP functions

ST. PAUL, MN, September 28, 2006— Printware, LLC, a long-time provider of innovative pre-press solutions, today announced the introduction of its new Quickflow™ end-to-end workflow solution. Quickflow™ is an adaptable and intuitive approach to simplifying prepress production steps through automation. Unlike most of the workflow systems on the market, Quickflow™ interfaces directly to PDF or raster files creating a seamless job control at an affordable price. This new system will be demonstrated at the Graph Expo ‘06 Show in Chicago, October 15-18, 2006 in Booth 4665.

“Quickflow™ has been designed to address every aspect of the production process in an easy to design and manage environment. Its ability to manage both pre and post RIP functions makes it a very powerful and robust tool for printers,” stated Jack Makowski, Vice President of Business Development.

Some of the Quickflow™ modules include PDF generation, preflighting, soft and hard proofing (content and approval), high resolution device (e.g. imagesetters, platesetters) output, and automated ink key setting. Because of Quickflow™’s open architecture, it is easy to integrate various other pre and post RIP functions. At the heart of the system is the HighWater Torrent RIP and various applications such as HighWater’s Pixelproof™ ROOM proofing and Ink Monitor™ CIP 3/4 generator and ink key driver.

Quickflow™ is a prime example of Printware’s continuing effort to deliver ongoing value to its printing customers. Quickflow™ is part of a series of innovative solutions from Printware and its affiliate, HighWater Designs, being introduced this year.

About Vanguard Graphics International
Vanguard Graphics International Vanguard Graphics International (VGI) is a privately held holding company specializing in acquiring and managing graphic arts companies. It was established to acquire and consolidate a best of class group of companies to serve the small to medium sized printer. Today, VGI consists of three operating companies, Printware, LLC of St. Paul, Minnesota, a leading provider of innovative pre-press solutions focused on computer-to-plate systems; HighWater Designs Limited of Cheltenham, England, well known for their line of high performance and reliable RIPs and metal platesetters; and Xitron, Inc., the leading provider of RIPs and workflow solutions to the small and mid-size printer.