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                                  EXHIBIT 10.48
                   OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT LETTER FROM THE COMPANY
                                  TO GURI STARK



September 4, 1998


Mr. Guri Stark
50 Aaron Drive
Novato, CA 94949


Dear Guri,

We are very pleased to offer you the position of Vice President, Vice President,
Marketing of our Digital Imaging Solutions SBU, reporting to Michael Steep, Sr.
VP/GM pending successful completion of a background check.

ENCAD's goal is to provide its executive team with a competitive compensation
program that rewards the team on performance and contribution to the growth and
success of our organization. The Board of Directors has set forth an executive
compensation philosophy that provides:

     -    Base salary compensation at the 50th - 60th percentile of salaries at
          high tech companies of comparable size.

     -    An annual incentive plan that is leverage so performance substantially
          above targeted financial levels will result in total annual cash
          compensation above competitive levels.

In the spirit of our executive compensation philosophy, we are pleased to offer
you the following:

     -    A base salary of ** bi-weekly **.

     -    A start date of October 5, 1998.

     -    Stock options in the amount of ** shares. The price per share of
          these options will be determined by the fair market value on the date
          of grant under the terms of ENCAD's Stock Option Plan. A meeting to
          explain your stock option plan will be held shortly after you begin
          work. Key employees who participate in the stock option plan will be
          expected to give their full professional effort to the Company.
          Outside consulting is discouraged except when done through ENCAD.

     -    A car allowance of ** (gross) per month.

     -    3 weeks vacation per year.

     -    Participation in ENCAD's Executive bonus program. This program
          provides for a range of bonus from ** to ** of your base annual
          salary with a 100% target of 30%. Bonus payouts are based on the
          Company's operating profit before taxes and your individual
          performance against pre-established objectives. Your bonus for 1998
          will be pro-rated based on your start date, with a guarantee of **
          provided

 ** CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED

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          successful completion of your 1998 personal objectives. Details of the
          plan will be provided to you upon hire.

     -    Participation in ENCAD's semi-annual Employee Profit Sharing Plan.
          Historically, ENCAD's profit sharing plan has paid out at
          approximately ** of base pay.

     -    Relocation Assistance: To assist you with your move to San Diego,
          ENCAD will reimburse you for the following relocation expenses, in
          accordance with company practices:

               -    Movement of household goods.

               -    Househunting trip for your family.

               -    Relocation allowance in the amount of ** (gross) to offset
                    any miscellaneous T&E expense incurred during the temporary
                    transition period prior to relocation of your family and
                    home. This allowance is designed to give you greater
                    flexibility in managing your relocation expenses and
                    focusing ENCAD's financial assistance in the areas of your
                    special needs.

               -    Home purchase assistance - reimbursement of customary,
                    non-negotiable, non recurring and legally required closing
                    costs when purchasing a home in San Diego.

               -    Home sale assistance - reimbursement of customary,
                    non-negotiable, non recurring legally required closing costs
                    associated with the sale of your home. In addition, ENCAD
                    will reimburse the actual incurred real estate commission,
                    not to exceed 6%.

               -    Tax gross-up on eligible relocation expenses.

               -    Temporary living (air/hotel) reimbursement for a period not
                    to exceed 6 months.

               Upon acceptance, and when ready to relocate to San Diego, the
               above package must be coordinated through ENCAD's relocation
               service, PRC (Professional Relocation & Consulting Services).
               Your contact is Lucy Donaldson who can be reached at
               **. Ms. Donaldson will explain ENCAD's relocation expense
               guidelines and coordinate the various aspects of your relocation.
               RELOCATION MUST BE COMPLETED AND REIMBURSED NO LATER THAN END OF
               YEAR 1999.

              Please note that if you voluntarily terminate or are terminated
              for cause within 12 months of your relocation, you will be
              required to reimburse ENCAD all relocation expenses that were paid
              by the company. Your signed acceptance of our offer indicates
              compliance with this provision of ENCAD's policy.

-             Eligibility to participate in ENCAD's benefit plans. Coverage
              includes medical, dental, life and disability insurance.
              Associated costs are attached. Additionally, ENCAD offers an
              on-site fitness center, health club membership, an attractive
              Employee Stock Purchase Plan, tuition reimbursement program, and
              401(k) plan.

-             A sign-on bonus in the amount of ** (net) paid in your first
              paycheck. (Please note, if you leave ENCAD within one year of
              employment, you will be required to reimburse this bonus to
              ENCAD.)

-             Severance package of 6 months base pay in the event that your
              employment is terminated with ENCAD within the first year of
              employment for any reason other than poor performance or "for
              cause."

 ** CONFINDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED

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Due to the enactment of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, this
offer is contingent on your ability to produce acceptable documentation
verifying your eligibility to work in the United States. Please review the
enclosed INS I-9 form; it specifies which documents are acceptable. You will be
required to complete this form and present the necessary documents on the day
you begin work at ENCAD.

If you wish to accept our offer of employment, please sign and date this offer
and return it to me. Your signature below will indicate your understanding that
no other promises or representations have been made and that you will be
considered an at-will employee; either party may end the relationship at any
time. This offer is not a contract of employment, and the terms of employment
are subject to change.

Guri, this letter describes the "tangible" components of our offer; just as
important are the "intangible" we can offer you in terms of becoming a member of
our executive team. I sincerely believe that we can provide you the personal
challenges, professional support, and job satisfaction you are seeking!

We look forward to having you join us at ENCAD and a productive and mutually
rewarding working relationship. If you have any questions, please call me at
**.

Sincerely,

/s/  Sheryl Roland
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Sheryl Roland
Director of Human Resources


Cc:      Mike Steep



Approved and accepted:


/s/  Guri Stark
---------------------------------           Date      9/8/98
Guri Stark                                      ------------------


** CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED