PRESS RELEASE

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

Printware Introduces Intelligent InkSetting Solution

InkMonitor™Connect Reduces Press Makeready Waste for a Quick ROI

ST. PAUL, MN, October 3, 2006— Printware, LLC, a long-time provider of innovative pre-press solutions, today announced the introduction of its new InkMonitor™ Connect ink-setting solution. InkMonitor™ Connect utilizes actual press performance to tune the prepress-generated CIP3/4 data. This more accurately sets press ink keys, resulting in reduced press make ready time, less paper waste and decreased ink usage which leads to enhanced productivity and increased efficiency. This new system will be demonstrated at the Graph Expo ‘06 Show in Chicago, October 15-18, 2006 in Booth 4665.

“Not often are there solutions that are such no-brainers when it comes to ROI. We believe we have this in our new InkMonitor™ Connect. What makes InkMonitor™ Connect so unique is its ability to optimize the CIP3/4 data to a press’ actual performance so that the ink keys are set more precisely for almost ANY press with a modern console. Additionally, it is not dependent upon JDF standards being in place. This is a major breakthrough for anyone who is trying to reduce their makeready waste and be more competitive,” stated Jack Makowski, Vice President of Business Development.

InkMonitor™ Connect is scaleable for any size pressroom, with options for an online interface for smaller operations and an offline interface for larger operations. It is faster and less expensive than plate scanners and easily configures for any plate size and number of ink ducts.

InkMonitor™ Connect is another example of Printware’s continuing effort to deliver ongoing value to its printing customers. InkMonitor™ Connect 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.