Digital Printing
HP Indigo Solutions
HP Indigo Solutions
HP Indigo, as a global leader in high quality digital printing technology, has tested and recommends a broad range of Michelman’s DigiPrime priming solutions that optimize paper and film media to produce the best possible printed output. Also Indigo tested and recommended are Michem In-Line Primers for Indigo presses with ILP stations, as well as Sapphire and Topaz brand primers. Product selection guidance, data sheets, and usage guidelines for this fast-growing area are available online here or upon request.
DigiPrime® 050
Imparts a print-receptive surface to film and metalized film substrates to improve the transfer and adhesion of HP Indigo Electroinks. It is used in the in-line priming unit available on the Indigo 20000 Digital Press. This product is suitable for food contact.
DigiPrime® 060
Imparts a print-receptive surface to paperboard and metalized paperboard substrates to improve the transfer and adhesion of HP Indigo Electroinks. It is used in the in-line priming unit available on the Indigo 30000 Digital Press.
DP060
DigiPrime® 680
Imparts a print-receptive surface to film and metalized film substrates to improve the transfer and adhesion of HP Indigo Electroinks. It is used in the in-line priming unit available on the Indigo WS6000 series Digital Press.
DP680
DigiPrime® 2000
This flexo and gravure ready product provides excellent adhesion of Indigo inks to uncoated, mottled, semi-gloss and glossy paper grades. It also improves the rub resistance of Indigo inks and does not yellow with time.
DP2000
DigiPrime® 2500
When added to size press treatments or pigment coatings this primer will optimize substrates for HP Indigo printability. It is slower drying and provides excellent adhesion of HP Indigo Electroinks® to paper.
DP2500
DigiPrime® 3000
This product offers improved flexo press application for optimising paper for HP Indigo Electroinks®. It provides excellent adhesion of the inks to uncoated, semi-gloss, and glossy paper grades.
DP3000
DigiPrime® 4450
A ready to use primer which provides excellent adhesion of HP Indigo ElectroInks® to most films and papers. It has exceptional anti-block properties and can be used for two sided printing. It also has food contact approval.
DP4450
DigiPrime® 5000
A print primer that provides excellent adhesion of HP Indigo ElectroInks® to treated films and paper. It adheres well to many synthetics including soft vinyl. This product is designed for automatic rotary screen printing and may also be applied via flexo and other methods.
DP5000
DigiPrime® 5100
A print primer which provides excellent adhesion of HP Indigo electro inks to treated films and paper. It adheres well to many synthetics, including soft vinyl. This product is designed for screen printing, but may also be applied via flexo and other methods.
DP5100
In-Line Primer 040
Imparts a print-receptive surface to synthetic substrates to improve the ink transfer and adhesion of HP Indigo Electroinks. It is used in the in-line priming unit available as options on both the WS6000 and WS6600 presses. The primer improves the surface of a wide range of synthetic substrates.
ILP040
In-Line Primer Q4304A
Designed as a primer for HP Indigo substrates to render them compatible to ink. It can be used on coated papers on the in-line priming unit on the W3250 press.
Q4304A
In-Line Primer Q4305A
Designed as a primer for HP Indigo substrates to render them compatible to ink. It can be used on uncoated paper substrates on the in-line priming unit on the W3250 press.
Q4305A
DigiPrime® 1500LA
Can be added to size press treatments or pigment coatings to optimize substrates for HP Indigo printability. It provides excellent adhesion of HP Indigo Electroinks® to paper and it’s low pH allows incorporation into a wide range of formulations.
DP1500LA
DigiPrime® 4431
This patented flexo and gravure ready coating provides excellent adhesion of HP Indigo ElectroInks® to most films and papers. This product is suitable for food contact and is especially useful for flexible packaging applications as well as label production. When applied at the recommended coating weight, the optical properties of the substrate are minimally affected, so maintaining the original aspect of the substrate.
DP4431
In-Line Primer 030
Imparts a print-receptive surface to most substrates to improve the ink transfer and adhesion of HP Indigo Electroinks. It is used in the in-line priming unit available as options on both the WS6000 and WS6600 presses. The primer improves the surface of a wide range of paper substrates, both uncoated and clay-coated of various basis weights, as well as PSA label stocks with paper or polyolefin face-stocks, including textured papers and transparent labelstock.
ILP030
In-Line Primer Q4324A
Designed as a primer for HP Indigo substrates to render them compatible to ink. It can be used on coated paper substrates on the in-line priming unit on the W7200 press.
Q4324A
In-Line Primer Q4325A
Designed as a primer for HP Indigo substrates to render them compatible to ink. It can be used on uncoated paper substrates on the in-line priming unit on the W7200 press.
Q4325A
Topaz 17 Solution
A solvent based primer designed to be applied via screen printing on plastic sheets to make them print compatible with Indigo technology.
Topaz 17 Solution
Other OEM Solutions
DigiPrime® 4453
A water resistant primer for both HP Indigo Electroinks® and Xeikon Electrophotographic toners and provides excellent adhesion to most papers and films. It is suitable for food contact and is especially useful for flexible packaging applications, as well as label production.
DP4453
Overprint Varnish
DigiGuard® Gloss 100
A water based, heat resistant, glossy overprint varnish.
DGG100
DigiGuard® Gloss 110
A high gloss, temperature resistant, water based overprint varnish which meets FDA food contact requirements.
DGG110
DigiGuard® Gloss 115
Provides good resistance to heat and a low coefficient of friction as an overprint varnish. It has good adhesion to most packaging films and inks and can help protect the print from damage. It can be used in demanding applications where ease of slip over hot surfaces is required – for example in vertical form, fill and seal packaging.
DGG115
DigiGuard® Gloss 310
Used over HP Indigo Electroinks® it gives protection to the ink when used in form, fill and seal packaging applications. It offers good slip allowing easy feed of the coated web and is resistant to heat from the heat sealing operation. It can be used in food packaging as a protective overprint varnish.
DGG310
Extrusion Coating Primers
Functional Coatings
Emulsion 1270
Emulsion 1270
Emulsion 13025
Emulsion 13025
Emulsion 61335
Emulsion 61335
Lube 160
Lube 160
Heat Seal Coatings