New S.C.I. F.I.™ 3200 Ink-Jet System Provides
A New Dimension In Small Character Printing

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, February 1, 2000, -- Matthews new S.C.I. F.I. 3200 valve jet printer gives customers a new dimension in small character marking offering an alternative choice in today's competitive industrial markets. This Drop on Demand™, valve printer is a unique approach to small character ink jet printing utilizing a pressurized ink supply. The 3200 is capable of printing one or two lines of adjustable characters at speeds up to 240 fpm. Matthews has enhanced the throw distance for difficult applications and created a special formulation of inks.

The new S.C.I. F.I. 3200 also provides a single source of data control with its built in networking software MATTCOM™. This feature makes it easy to monitor and control coding systems for reliable, uninterrupted printing. The new S.C.I. F.I. 3200 is rugged and reliable for all industrial printing needs. This printer is perfect in applications, which have vibration, dust and other production line challenges. Minimal maintenance is required due to Matthews' robust valve jet technology.

The complete system includes a printhead, ink supply system, printhead controller and user friendly software. Matthews proven valve technology has created another solution in the mix of products we have to offer in our Jet A Mark™ family of ink jet systems.

For additional information or free copy contact: Matthews International Corporation, Marking Products Division, 6515 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 USA Web: www.matthewsmarking.com