8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 8, 2008

PRESSTEK, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

0-17541	02-0415170
(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

2 Greenwich Office Park
Greenwich, Connecticut	06831
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)	(Zip Code)

(203) 485-7523

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

N/A

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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SECTION 5 – CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Item 5.02Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On April 8, 2008, Presstek, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that its Board of Directors had elected Frank D. Steenburgh to the Board of Directors. On April 8, 2008, the Company issued a press release announcing the election of Mr. Steenburgh as a member of the Board of Directors of the Company. A copy of such press release is attached to this current report as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

SECTION 9 — FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press release of Presstek, Inc. dated April 8, 2008 announcing the appointment of Frank D. Steenburgh to the Board of Directors.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	PRESSTEK, INC. (Registrant)
Date: April 10, 2008	/s/ Jeffrey Cook
	Jeffrey Cook Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press release of Presstek, Inc. dated April 8, 2008 announcing the appointment of Frank D. Steenburgh to the Board of Directors.

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

NEWS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contacts

Investor Relations                                                                                                     Trade Relations

Kathleen Makrakis                                                                                                     Betty LaBaugh

Director of Investor Relations                                                                                  Public Relations Manager

203-485-7534, ext. 1432                                                                                               603-594-8585, ext. 3441

kmakrakis@presstek.com                                                                                          blabaugh@presstek.com

Presstek Appoints Frank D. Steenburgh to Board of Directors

Digital Printing and Publishing Pioneer Strengthens Strategic and Operational Talent of Board of Directors

HUDSON, N.H. – April 8, 2008 – Presstek, Inc. (Nasdaq: PRST), the leading manufacturer and marketer of digital offset business solutions, today announced that Frank D. Steenburgh has been appointed to Presstek's Board of Directors. Mr. Steenburgh, who has more than 25 years of senior management experience in digital printing, will focus on helping Presstek expand its role in the growing digital color printing market.

Mr. Steenburgh retired from Xerox Corporation in 2005 as the Senior Vice President, Business Growth. He joined Xerox in 1967 and held a range of management positions. He was responsible for growing Xerox’s $4.5 billion production business, with a strong focus on digital color, in his most recent position. He currently serves as the Chief Marketing Officer at ColorCentric Corporation.

“I am thrilled to welcome Frank to our Board,” said Jeff Jacobson, Presstek President and Chief Executive Officer.  “Frank is one of the most respected and experienced leaders in the graphic arts industry. He brings a breadth of global industry experience and vision and will provide tremendous input towards our evolving digital growth strategies. We welcome his many insights as we capitalize on our growth opportunities and build a sustainable profit orientated company.”

“Presstek has a strong history of innovation and is an established leader in digital offset printing,” said Frank Steenburgh. “I look forward to joining the board and providing counsel that will help shape the future direction of the company.”

About Presstek

Presstek, Inc. is the leading manufacturer and marketer of high tech digital imaging solutions to the graphic arts and laser imaging markets. Presstek’s patented DI®, CTP and plate products provide a streamlined workflow in a chemistry-free environment, thereby reducing printing cycle time and lowering production costs. Presstek solutions are designed to make it easier for printers to cost effectively meet increasing customer demand for high-quality, shorter print runs and faster turnaround while providing improved profit margins. Presstek subsidiary, Lasertel, Inc., manufactures semiconductor laser diodes for Presstek’s and external customers’ applications. For more information visit www.presstek.com, or call 603-595-7000 or email: info@presstek.com.

DI is a registered trademark of Presstek, Inc.

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