(Akron, Ohio ­ June 24, 2005) The GIA announced an initiative with Mutoh and SignWarehouse.com to provide training and color management technical support for the Mutoh Toucan LT, Falcon Outdoor, Falcon Outdoor II, and Falcon Outdoor Junior printers, which SignWarehouse.com OEMs under the Prismjet brand. When provided on-site, this GIA training will be tailored around each customer's specific device and RIP. On-site customers also receive 12 months of GIA toll-free technical support for RIP and color management issues. Service and mechanical issues will still continue to be handled by Mutoh. In addition to customized on-site training, the GIA will offer hands-on Mutoh Falcon Outdoor training workshops at SignWarehouse.com in Denison, Texas. Classes at the 87,000 square foot facility are scheduled for July 19-20, August 23-24 and October 20-21 with registration at 888.439.4403 or online at www.graphintel.com. This training venue will complement Mutoh classes held monthly at GIA's training centers in Cleveland and San Diego. "SignWarehouse.com has put together an exceptional support solution by utilizing the GIA," said Randy Rickert, Director of Sales for Mutoh America Inc. "Two days of training and 1 year of GIA phone support for RIP and color issues are perfect for this level of Mutoh digital imaging professional." "A grasp of fundamentals together with applied know-how can help you get the most out your investment in technology. Your equipment won't make your shop competitive by itself," said Rick Scrimger, Director of GIA's San Diego training center. "Hands-on training is the best way ramp up your knowledge on new technology because you learn with your head and hands at the same time." "We're very excited to be working with the GIA as part of our total solution approach," said Jon Gripp of SignWarehouse.com. "Our bundles include software, media ICC profiles and now training and advanced color support from GIA. Wherever our customers are located nationwide they can draw on the combined strengths of the GIA, Mutoh and SignWarehouse.com."