FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 18, 2005

New VUTEk® UltraVu® II 3360 Increases Print Capacity and Aides Image Options' Continued Growth

Images Options Inc., of Orange County, California has installed it's fourth VUTEk® printer, a new VUTEk® UltraVu® II 3360 to increase the print capacity of the high-end exhibition graphics specialist. The addition of its new three-meter UltraVu® II 3360, with its greater productivity and increased functionality, has enabled Image Options to further enhance service to clients, and produce exhibition graphics for the launch of the new Porsche Boxster at the LA Motor Show.

The UltraVu® II 3360, which replaces the previous UltraVu® 3360 EC printer, delivers 10% to 50% faster throughput in some print modes. Tim Bennett, President of Image Options states, 'We were a victim of our own success. Before the increase in capacity provided by our UltraVu® II 3360 installation, we needed to run our printers 24 hours a day, seven days a week to keep up with demand. As specialists in high-end exhibition graphics, we produce work for some of the most famous brands in the world. The installation of our VUTEk® UltraVu® II 3360 EC has meant an increase to our print capacity and to our capabilities to print "right first time, on time" for all our clients.'

An example of Image Options utilizing the capabilities of its VUTEk® printing equipment for a high profile client, was for the Porsche exhibit at the Los Angeles Motor Show. This was the first opportunity for US customers to catch a glimpse of the newly revised model of the Porsche Boxster. The exhibit looked at the various milestones throughout the company's history providing an overview of key Porsche models produced since 1948. It also featured the major innovations developed by Porsche and its biggest victories and championships within motor sport.

Tim continues, 'For every customer, our professionalism and product quality are of utmost importance. With its 720 dpi resolution, the VUTEk® UltraVu® II 3360 produces consistently sharp and crisp high quality output. Since our UltraVu® II 3360 installation, we have been able to concentrate more on our service to clients, producing what we term as "evidence that demands a verdict".'

For the Porsche job, the UltraVu® II 3360 was used to print onto self-adhesive vinyl, for ten 3.66 m tall light boxes suspended from the ceiling. These were used to help draw attention to the current models on display. Image Options also printed a dramatic panoramic sepia image of an open desert road, on self-adhesive vinyl for a 62.48 m2 curved wall. Over-laying the image, were the names of key Porsche cars featured throughout the company's history. The wall also included 1.2m x 1.5m light boxes into it, incorporating dye-cast models of the highlighted Porsche cars.

The Porsche job also called upon the rigid substrate capability of Image Options' VUTEk® PressVu® UV 200/600. This was used to print an image of a Porsche speedometer on an 11.9 m2 screen, made from 6.4 mm Plexiglas. An optically clear film was applied to reduce glare from the high-powered spotlights used in the exhibit hall, and to also provide a slight textured feel. To get the exact effect Porsche desired, Image Options had to adjust the density of the printed image to match a high-resolution photographic print.

Tim comments, 'Color matching between machines is very important for jobs like the Porsche Exhibit. With our VUTEk® printers ColorBurst RIP, through exact profiling on each machine, we can proof on one printer while running work on another - with full confidence in the consistency of print quality and color.

'We believe the previous UltraVu® 3360 EC to be a tremendous machine; in fact we were the first company in the US to have installed one. Yet, VUTEk® has managed to refine many aspects of the original machine to produce the new UltraVu® II 3360. For example, the new low friction kit provides a smoother motion for the media, further improving print quality. There is improved access to the print heads; it is easier to tweak the head height with simple adjustments for enhanced registration. It is also easier to fine-tune bi-directional and X Y registration, and the machine is generally quieter. Ultimately, it further improves upon the high print quality of the original UltraVu® 3360 EC, and thanks to its rapid return feature, is also much quicker.'

Founded in 1999, Image Options today employs 51 people at its Foothill Ranch facility. The management team of Tim Bennett and Vice President/CFO Brian Hite, has over 25 years experience in the exhibition industry - offering a wide range of services including Lightjet digital photo printing, DuPont® Artistri direct textile printing, dye sublimation printing, scanning, finishing, screen printing and fabrication of custom display stands, cases, fabric tension frames, P.O.P. hanging signs and light boxes. It has produced work for many blue-chip companies including Lexus, Nike, Aston Martin, Hewlett Packard, Adidas and Oakley.

Tim concludes, 'For us, when you consider printer performance and flexibility, VUTEk® has always been the large format market leader. They're a company that works in partnership with customers to get the best out of their equipment. They also have a personal touch and are very responsive to our needs. They know and understand the modern market and the solutions to all current issues and problems.

'Regardless of cost, we have always invested in what I term to be "best in class technology." The best equipment will always attract the best staff, which will in turn attract the best clients. In terms of print quality and overall production performance, we believe the UltraVu® II 3360 to be the best solvent roll-to-roll machine on the market.'

About VUTEk® Inc.
Founded in 1988, American manufacturer, VUTEk® Inc., is the leading worldwide supplier of superwide format inkjet printers to the graphic arts market. VUTEk® pioneered superwide format printers, and sets the standard for superwide/grand format and specialty printing, using inkjet technology for out-of-home advertising applications including billboards, fleet graphics, banners, bus shelters, point-of-purchase displays and posters. Its current product portfolio includes the UltraVu® product range, for high quality, high speed superwide flexible printing in 1.5-, 2-, 3-, and 5-meter formats; and its PressVu® family of digital inkjet flatbed printers, capable of printing on both rigid and flexible substrates.

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