HUDSON, N.H., May 17 --Presstek, Inc. (Nasdaq: PRST), a leading provider of direct digital imaging technology, today announced that company management will be presenting at the Salomon Smith Barney Fifth Annual Imaging & Visual Media Conference, being held at the Inter-Continental Hotel in New York, New York on May 24, 2001. President and Chief Executive Officer Robert Hallman will provide a business and technology overview and discuss the growth opportunities for the company. In conjunction with this appearance, Presstek will broadcast its presentation live from the conference on Thursday, May 24 at 4:00 p.m. (ET). Investors interested in the webcast should go to the Investor Relations section of Presstek's web site, http://www.presstek.com, click on the "Events Calendar" link, and click on the link provided under "Salomon Smith Barney Fifth Annual Imaging & Visual Media Conference" at least 15 minutes prior to the event's broadcast. Presstek, Inc. is a leading developer of digital laser imaging and chemistry-free plate technologies for the printing and graphic arts industries. Marketed to world-leading press manufacturers and directly to end users, Presstek's patented DI(R), CTP and plate products eliminate photographic darkrooms, film and toxic processing chemicals, reduce the printing turnaround time and lower the production costs. The company's Lasertel subsidiary supplies it with the valuable resources necessary for its next generation laser imaging devices. Lasertel also markets its laser technology to emerging segments of the telecommunications, medical and defense industries.