SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn. - Gerber Scientific Products launched a new high-speed, high-resolution inkjet printer further expanding its portfolio of world-class imaging systems.

The GERBER ELAN XL is a wide format, inkjet printer that prints directly onto a variety of uncoated media up to 64 inches wide using new Gerber non-toxic organic solvent inks - the key differentiator of this product. These outdoor-durable inks, which require no special handling, are also highly resistant to chemicals and abrasion without lamination, and complement Gerber's existing family of environmentally friendly, user-safe imaging technologies.

In addition to its breakthrough inks, the GERBER ELAN XL features dual CMYK colors and precision motion control, and allows print speeds of up to 375 square feet per hour. It generates smooth images by virtue of its variable dot printing technology, which adjusts the size of the ink droplets from each of its nozzles to produce finer detail and solid, crisp colors that are closer to true continuous-tone imaging. Resolutions range from 360 dpi to true 1440 dpi.

    The GERBER ELAN XL is driven by ImageRIP™ Pro and Plus software by Onyx®, and is therefore appropriate for shops seeking higher throughput and greater control over the printing process.

Gerber's unique integration of inkjet technology with media, ink, and software provides outstanding image quality and durability. The GERBER ELAN XL's capability to print on untreated media gives industry professionals access to an extensive range of low cost output, including large format indoor/outdoor sign and banner and vehicle graphics applications. The GERBER ELAN XL will be available in May 2004.

The GERBER ELAN XL employs Gerber's Matched Technology System™ offering superb quality and reliability at an affordable price. Gerber's Matched Technology System assures customers that they will experience repeatable, reliable and high quality operation of their sign making systems. Gerber also offers extensive global service through its GERBERService organization with more than 400 employees worldwide.

This unique range of innovative printing systems, coupled with GERBERService, combined with safe, non-toxic inks and a broad media range, provide a highly economical option for all graphics professionals - especially sign making professionals - who are interested in investing in durable, wide format printing.

About Gerber Scientific Products
Gerber Scientific Products is the world leader in the development and manufacture of computerized sign making and specialty graphics systems, software, materials, and accessories - among them the revolutionary GERBER EDGE® thermal transfer color imaging system. The company's start-to-finish digital design, printing and production products are carefully integrated via its unique Matched Technology System™ to provide customers with comprehensive engineered solutions for every color printing and dimensional signage need. Based in South Windsor, Conn., Gerber Scientific Products is part of Gerber Scientific Inc., the world's leading supplier of sophisticated automated manufacturing systems for sign making and specialty graphics, apparel and flexible goods, and ophthalmic lens processing. Also headquartered in South Windsor, the company operates through four businesses: Gerber Scientific Products, Spandex Ltd., Gerber Technology and Gerber Coburn.

GERBER EDGE is a registered trademark of Gerber Scientific Products. GERBER ELAN, ImageRIP and Matched Technology System are trademarks of Gerber Scientific Products. Onyx is a registered trademark of Onyx Graphics.