EXHIBIT 23.1






INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statements No.
333-24695, No. 333-44923, No. 333-45327, No. 333-59779, and No. 333-85143 of
ENCAD, Inc. on Form S-8 of our report dated February 20, 2001, appearing in this
Annual Report on Form 10-K of ENCAD, Inc. for the year ended December 31, 2000.


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