FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 14, 2003

Graphtec Announces NEW QUICKCUT™ PLUG-IN SOFTWARE

Western Graphtec, Inc., a leading supplier of precision imaging products for the signage, graphics, and computer-aided design industries, is pleased to announce the release of QuickCut™ plug-in software specifically developed for its recognized line of imaging products, the CE2000, FC5100, and FC4200 Series cutting plotters.

QuickCut™ is a powerful, user-friendly plug-in software program designed for Corel Draw® and Adobe Illustrator® for Windows®. Users of such popular graphics and illustration software can now directly output their designs to a range of Graphtec cutting plotters, enjoying seamless operation without having to export or import their designs to other application software products and also eliminating the need for a bridge program.

QuickCut™ provides a cost effective solution for start up businesses where a sizable investment on application software is cost prohibitive. By combining the QuickCut™ plug-in with popular graphics software such as Corel Draw® and/or Adobe Illustrator®, users can integrate a user-friendly and cost effective sign-making system while cutting down on the vast learning curve often associated with new graphic software. The QuickCut™ software plug-in is the ultimate companion for the CE2000 series cutting plotters, when price/performance plays an important role in the potential customer’s business. For the experienced sign maker seeking higher volume production with minimal software expenses, QuickCut™ also provides a convenient interim solution when upgrading to the advanced FC5100 series cutting plotters.

Compatible with Corel Draw® versions 8, 9, and 10 and Adobe Illustrator® versions 8 and 9, QuickCut™ includes a variety of features and benefits to enhance the graphic design and output processes. The user-friendly interface design quickly and efficiently displays control options for selecting curve quality, number of blade passes, knife offset, and custom head settings. QuickCut provides users with ultimate control over every facet of job management, configure output devices, and control the output of their files. Other features include registration mark placement for multi-layered design alignment, on-the-fly page polling for visual vinyl layout, multiple cut passes for processing hard and thick material, color coded cutting pass (cut by color), multiple copy production capabilities, and much more.

The QuickCut™ Plug-in software is compatible with Windows® 98, ME, 2000 and XP operating systems. Minimum system requirements: Pentium II Processor with 233 MHz or higher, 128 MB Ram, 100 MB installation space, 1 GB working disk space, 4x speed CD-Rom drive for installation.

Graphtec -- WESTERN GRAPHTEC, INC.
11 Vanderbilt
Irvine, CA 92618-2067
Phone: (800) 854-8385 X 1119
Fax:
E-Mail: nbaessler@graphtecusa.com
Website URL: www.graphtecusa.com