FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 11, 2009

The First High Resolution Cationic UV Inkjet Gerber Introduces the New Solara ionZ ™ Inkjet Printer

SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn.— Gerber Scientific Products, Inc. has announced their latest innovative technology in the wide-format UV inkjet printer marketplace ­ the Gerber Solara ionZ. Capitalizing on their experience and success with the Gerber Solara ionX and ionV inkjet printers, GSP® has developed a technologically advanced, high-resolution, cationic UV ink jet printer that meets the varied needs of wide- format, outdoor-durable digital printing applications.

Gerber previewed this new ion print technology at the ISA Expo in Las Vegas, NV, April 16-18, 2009. The preview continued in the US at Gerber’s exclusive open house event at Gerber’s corporate headquarters in South Windsor, CT, April 24-25, 2009. Currently, the European debut is taking place at the FESPA Exposition in Amsterdam, Netherlands, May 12-14, 2009.

The new Gerber Solara ionZ delivers all of the benefits of the current Solara ion product family including GerberCat™ Cationic UV Ink and Cold Fire Cure™ low temperature, long life technology, but with the added advantage of high resolution image output. Curt Brey, executive director, digital solutions stated, “We are pleased to preview this new ion print technology and we are our excited about what it will offer future and even current Solara ion owners.”

Brey went on to explain “The entire ion product platform is designed to be highly versatile, and as Gerber introduces new print technologies or advancements in an existing technology, current Solara ion owners can benefit as well through field upgrade packages. In the case of the Solara ionZ, it is planned that existing owners of the Solara ionX or Solara ionV will be able to upgrade their printers to generate higher resolution output without having to invest in an entirely new printer.”

The Gerber Solara ionZ is targeted to be commercially available in the late summer of 2009.

Solara ionZ Specifications
Printing Technology Piezo, drop-on demand Cationic UV curable
Curing Technology Cold Fire Cure low energy curing, patent pending
Ink Set GerberCAT Cationic UV Inks - bulk; 1 liter pouch
Colors 4 colors: Vibrant C, M, Y, K
Print Head Set Two print heads per color, 14pl, 512 Nozzle
Resolution Up to 720 dpi
Max Printing Width 64" rigid (full-bleed), 63" roll-to-roll
Max Material Size 64" x 120" (162cm x 305cm) table, 63" (160cm) roll-to-roll
Max Material Thickness Up to 1" (25mm) thick
Overall Size 104" (w) x 54" (h) x 147" (d), 264cm (w) x 137cm (h) x 373cm (d)
Drying Method Dual Cold Fire Cure UV lamps
Communication Port Ethernet TCP/IP
Power Range 230 VAC +/- 10%, 50/60 Hz, 20 A, single phase
Operating Temperature 65 - 75º F (18.3°C - 23.8°C)
Operating Humidity 40 - 60% (Not condensing)
Installation Crated; fits through 36" (91cm) standard door opening
Venting No special ventilation required

World Class Gerber Service
The Gerber Solara ion printers are backed by world-class service and support. Gerber has the widest, most developed service structure in the industry through a highly supportive distribution network, and Gerber’s Service organization including locally-based service engineers that provide installation, training and support.

Print-to-Cut Finishing Solution
GSP offers another new print-to-cut solution for its wide-format printers ­ the M Series Digital Cutting and Finishing Systems. The M3000 is the fourth generation of rugged finishing systems which feature cutting, routing, and engraving and a variety of table sizes to meet specific customer requirements. The M Series Digital Cutting and Finishing Systems are capable of cutting a wide array of flexible and rigid substrates, and are equipped with the MVision-Cut® automatic laser registration system for accurate print-to-cut registration and precise results. The combination of M Series Cutting Systems and the Gerber Solara ion printers provides an affordable wide format, rigid print-to-cut solution.

About Gerber Scientific Products
Gerber Scientific Products is a leader in the development and manufacture of computerized sign making and specialty graphics systems, software, materials, and accessories. The company’s start-tofinish digital design, printing and production products integrate 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 operates as a business unit of Gerber Scientific, Inc.

Gerber Scientific is a leading international supplier of sophisticated automated manufacturing systems for sign making and specialty graphics, apparel and flexible materials, and ophthalmic lens processing. Headquartered in South Windsor, Connecticut, the company operates through four businesses: Gerber Scientific Products and Spandex Ltd., Gerber Technology, and Gerber Coburn.

Gerber Solara ion, GerberCAT, Cold Fire Cure, and Matched Technology System are trademarks, and GSP is a registered trademark of Gerber Scientific Products. MVision-Cut is a registered trademark of Gerber Innovations.

Gerber Scientific Products, Inc.
83 Gerber Road West
South Windsor, CT 06074
Phone: 800-222-7446 or 860-644-1551
E-Mail: jessica.boynton@gspinc.com
Website URL: www.gspinc.com