SAMPA Corporation's Signal Graphics to Recommend EFI Fiery Product Family as the 'Preferred' Solution.

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 20, 1999--

Strategic Technology Alliance Part of Multi-year Agreement

for all Franchisees

Electronics For Imaging, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFII), the pioneer and leading supplier of technologies for high-quality digital color and black and white printing over computer networks, announced today that SAMPA Corporation, franchisor of Signal Graphics Printing Centers, a print shop chain with locations in the United States and Argentina, has selected EFI's Fiery family of controllers as the preferred solution for its franchisees.

Under the terms of the multi-year strategic alliance, SAMPA will recommend EFI's Fiery Color Servers for its franchise owners. EFI will work with SAMPA to provide technology solutions designed specifically for its stores, and will provide Signal Graphics franchisees with marketing, training, and sales support to help each store provide the highest quality digital output services.

"We are pleased to add Signal Graphics to our major accounts program," said Dan Avida, president and CEO, Electronics For Imaging. "We are excited that Signal Graphics has decided to select our Fiery family as the preferred brand for their franchisees."

"Consistency centered around the Fiery product family is a significant part of our digital strategy," said Steve Morris, president and founder, Signal Graphics. "Our franchisee's customers are demanding more digital services, and we expect to leverage the programs EFI has developed, along with their technology expertise and support."

About Electronics For Imaging

Electronics For Imaging, Inc. (EFI) is the industry pioneer and market leader in the development of products and technologies that enable high-quality digital color and black and white printing over computer networks. The company's Fiery Color Servers incorporate advanced hardware and software technologies to achieve fast, photographic-quality color output and provide network connectivity for a range of devices, including digital color copiers from all leading vendors, wide-format plotters and digital presses. Fiery DrivenTM Controllers leverage these technologies to increase the output speed and improve the print quality of digital copiers and desktop color laser printers, while Fiery Prints(TM) are renowned as the reference standard for high quality, cost effective digital color output.

Fiery Color Servers and Fiery Driven color printers are installed worldwide in leading corporations, advertising agencies, graphic design studios and print-for-pay businesses. Founded in 1989 and headquartered in San Mateo, Calif., the company employs more than 580 people and has 24 worldwide sales offices.

Additional information regarding Electronics For Imaging may be obtained by calling the company directly at [phone], or through public sources, including the company's SEC filings. Electronics For Imaging may also be reached on the World Wide Web at http://www.efi.com.

About Signal Graphics

SAMPA Corporation, franchisor of Signal Graphics printing centers, has 50 locations throughout the United States and two in Argentina. Established in 1974, Signal Graphics provides complete, professional copying, printing, desktop publishing, bindery services and more, with an emphasis on quality commercial printing. Signal Graphics is a recognized industry leader by Entrepreneur, Success and Income Opportunities magazines. Signal Graphics may also be reached on the World Wide Web at http://www.signalgraphics.com.

Statements contained in this press release which are not historical facts are forward-looking statements subject to risks and uncertainties as discussed more fully in EFI company filings with the SEC, including the most recent Form 10-K and Form 10-Q.

Note to Editors:

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