Company: ENCAD

SAN DIEGO, -- ENCAD, Inc.(Nasdaq: ENCD - news) announced it has enhanced the CADJET 3D printer.Already recognized as the CAD (Computer Aided Design) market's workhorse wide-format printer, the new CADJET 3D now includes ENCAD's latest technological advancements including new inks, increased performance, and improved software.The 36" CADJET 3D is priced at $5,495 for U.S.markets.

"Four black pigment-based cartridges make it one of the fastest monochrome inkjet printers in the industry," stated Terry Vandewarker, President & CEO, ENCAD, Inc., referring to the new CADJET 3D."We have also incorporated new software and performance capabilities that make it ideally suited for all AEC, CAD and GIS application users."

INKS

The new CADJET 3D can now be ordered with one of three different bulk ink configurations, each allowing on-the-fly refilling of its 250ml ink reservoirs.First is the CADJET 3D's original CIS(TM) (CAD Imaging Supplies(TM)) configuration consisting of four dye-based (CMYK) inks, used when exceptional color, grayscale and monochrome representations are required.Two additional options are available with ENCAD's new CISP(TM) (CAD Imaging Supplies Pigmented(TM)) ink solution, utilizing black pigment-based ink.For applications that require a combination of color and crisp black lines in their line drawings and renderings, the CADJET 3D provides three dye-based (CMY) inks, and one black, pigment-based, UV-resistant (K) ink.When speed and precise monochrome line drawings are required, a four black, pigment-based, UV-resistant (KKKK) ink configuration can be installed.

An Accessory Pack, CIS2(TM) (CAD Imaging Supplies 2(TM)) consisting of four black, stand-alone, foam-filled, pigment-based (KKKK) ink cartridges is available for users that need to quickly and easily change the CADJET 3D's configuration from CMYK to all black, without having to re-prime cartridges or clean ink lines.Simply snap in the four black, pigment-based cartridges and immediately begin printing crisp monochrome line drawings and renderings.Switching back to a CMYK configuration is as simple as replacing the original CMYK cartridges.

PERFORMANCE

The CADJET 3D's new four black, pigment-based, UV-resistant ink cartridges provide excellent line quality on the most inexpensive bond papers including 18 lb.translucent bond and vellum.Additionally, when selecting the best media for their applications, CADJET 3D users can now choose from ENCAD's entire QIS(TM) (Quality Imaging Supplies(TM)) media product line including coated bond, premium matte, photo gloss, and semi gloss.

CADJET 3D Print Modes and Speeds Utilizing Its New "Four Black" Configuration

# of Printing sfph
Mode DPI Passes Direction (smph) (2' x 3' Plot)
Super 600 x 300 1 Bi-directional 565 (52.5) 40 sec.
Draft
Draft 600 x 300 1 Uni-Directional 280 (26.0) 1 min.15 sec.
Normal 600 x 600 3 Bi-directional 205 (19.0) 1 min.40 sec.
Best 600 x 600 4 Bi-directional 155 (14.4) 2 min.15 sec.

SOFTWARE

The CADJET 3D includes a 10/100 base-T network interface and ships with a full suite of software enhancements that allows users to enjoy the latest functionality and efficiency.An enhanced V/R Xpress(TM), version 2.0, software Postscript RIP (Raster Imaging Processor) offers exceptional output device features such as rotation, color control, scaling, and print preview for large, complex raster and vector images.Additionally, it supports Postscript Level 3, EPS, PDF, and TIFF file formats, and the pass-through of HP-GL/2 and previously RIPed HP RTL and EN RTL files.AutoCAD® drivers support both HDI (Heidi Device Interface) and ADI (AutoCAD Device Interface) options and provide interfaces for AutoCAD 2000/2000i HDI, AutoCAD LT 2000/2000i HDI, and AutoCAD ADI for Rel.13 and 14.A new robust Basic Windows® driver supports Windows 95, 98, NT 4.0 and 2000 and allows users to print standard office applications such as monochrome scheduling charts and spreadsheets from Windows applications.

ABOUT ENCAD, INC.

ENCAD, Inc., a leading innovator in digital image printing technology, offers a broad line of wide-format color inkjet printers, software utilities, and a complete selection of system tested indoor and outdoor inks and media.ENCAD's products deliver superior color images quickly and cost-effectively, and are designed to increase user productivity in a variety of applications including computer-aided design, sign-making, photographic enlargement, graphic arts, fine art, and textile design.The Company's products are sold and serviced through a worldwide network of distributors and value-added resellers.For more information about ENCAD, call 1-888-4ENCDIR or visit its Web site at http://www.encad.com.

ENCAD, CADJET, CIS, CAD Imaging Supplies, CISP, CAD Imaging Supplies Pigmented, CIS2, CAD Imaging Supplies 2, V/R Xpress, QIS, and Quality Imaging Supplies are trademarks of ENCAD, Inc.All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.