Innovative Solutions Introduces ISIJet 2870 Grand Format Printer

Second Generation Piezo-Based, Billboard-Sized Inkjet Printer Proven in Production

September 24, 2002 -- Innovative Solutions today announces the immediate availability of the ISIJet 2870 Grand Format Printer.

With 72 piezoelectric inkjet print heads, the ISIJet 2870 is a superwide solvent-based inkjet printer with a top speed of 1,000 square feet (92.9 square meters) per hour. It accepts roll media, with a print width of up to 113 inches (2.87 meters), and can accommodate media rolls up to 10 inches (25.4 cm) in diameter. Resolution on the ISIJet 2870 is 360 dpi (h) x 180 dpi (v). It uses four colors (CMYK) of solvent-based inks for printing directly to uncoated vinyl substrates, for outdoor-durable applications. The ISIJet 2870 is ideal for billboards, large banners, fleet graphics and high volume production work. The optional Wasatch SoftRIP® is available to drive the ISIJet 2870.

"With this announcement, Innovative Solutions is bringing cost-effective solvent-based printing capabilities to the outdoor graphics production market," said Jim Lambert, Vice President of marketing at ISI. "The graphics quality, cost, and production speed of the ISIJet 2870 are uniquely suited to the requirements of billboard and fleet graphics production houses.

For ISI, the ISIJet 2870 represents the second generation of their production ink jet printer. The previous model, marketed as the Gretag Arizona 1100, has been enhanced with higher production speeds, improved ink delivery systems, and integration with the Wasatch SoftRIP production workflow. The ISIJet 2870 is currently used in round-the-clock production at companies specializing in billboard and fleet graphics.

The ISIJet 2870 is immediately available in the US from ISI at a list price of $195,000 (U.S. list). The product is available outside the US through authorzed ISI resellers.

For more information about ISI products, services and solutions please visit http://www.goisi.com.

About Innovative Solutions

Innovative Solutions, Inc.’s mission is to be the leading developer and supplier of large format digital printing and imaging equipment and software. The company is an industrial automation and product development company, which has been in business since 1984 applying electronics, software development and mechanical design to meet unique customer requirements.

Innovative Solutions, Inc. is headquartered in Owens Cross Roads, Alabama. For more information, visit http://www.goisi.com/.

NOTE: ISIJet is a trademark of Innovative Solutions, Inc., in the U.S. and/or other countries worldwide. All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.

CONTACT: Jim Lambert of ISI, 1.256.725.7750, 1.256.725.7751 (fax) or isisales@goisi.com

SOURCE: Innovative Solutions, Inc.