Presstek Appoints Jeff Jacobson Chairman of the Board

HUDSON, NH—December 18, 2008—Presstek, Inc. (Nasdaq: PRST), a leading manufacturer and marketer of digital offset solutions, today announced that Jeff Jacobson, currently President and CEO, will assume the additional role of Chairman of the Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2009. Jacobson will replace John W. Dreyer, who has been elected as the Board’s Lead Director. Mr. Dreyer has served as Chairman since June, 2006 having previously served as the Board’s Lead Director.