Inline & offline digital printing primers certified for use with HP Indigo presses.
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Building upon nearly two decades of innovation and partnership with HP Indigo, Michelman’s extensive end-to-end application knowledge, and direct input from press owners and operators, DigiPrime® Vision is engineered to provide superior performance, efficiency, and functionality for increased uptime, higher press operator satisfaction, and expanded opportunities for growth with HP Indigo Digital Presses. DigiPrime® Vision water-based, in-line digital print primers deliver the best possible printed output, with increased flexibility and consistent runnability on the widest range of substrates—including recyclable and renewably sourced materials.
DigiPrime® Vision is compatible with the widest range of substrates of any digital print primer, born from decades of fundamental science coupled with real-world applications experience. Crafted to obtain superior runnability in even the most challenging applications, DigiPrime® Vision makes it possible to achieve a high-quality digital print on substrates where ink adhesion can be especially difficult, including vinyls, heavily textured papers, and even novel and exotic substrates such as velvet, wood veneer, and twill.
DigiPrime® Vision helps bring more sustainable materials, processes, and knowhow into the HP Indigo ecosystem and supports HP’s vision for nonstop digital printing, leading to greater reductions in media waste and excess inventory. And, thanks to its broad substrate compatibility, DigiPrime® Vision provides press owners with more options than ever before for printing on recyclable and renewably sourced substrates. Select DigiPrime® primers have passed extensive testing for ecotoxicity, heavy metals, and fluorine content, in alignment with leading industry standards such as ASTM and the European Committee of Standardization.1
[1] Organic Waste Systems Laboratories testing certified up to specified limits. Contact a Michelman representative for more details.
DigiPrime® Vision’s breakthrough cross-compatibility simplifies press room management, delivering superior runnability and consistent performance across HP Indigo 6K+ and 8K Digital Presses. Thanks to DigiPrime® Vision's reliable performance, compatibility, and ease of use, press owners will be able to transfer jobs between presses knowing they can achieve the same high-quality results consistently across different hardware. All supported by Michelman’s global distribution network and 48-hour delivery capability to keep your presses running, so your business keeps growing.
General purpose label primer suitable for the widest range of synthetics, coated and uncoated papers, and wine label stocks, with stable viscosity for most runs, a non-yellowing formulation, and excellent overprintability.
Premium primer for high-performance labels that builds on the features of 9000 with enhanced water and chemical resistance, extremely stable viscosity (even on long runs), easier cleanup, and improved performance on metallized substrates.
Michelman’s longstanding partnership with HP Indigo has allowed us to work in tandem with their R&D, hardware, materials, and support teams to elevate our formulation expertise. New products are developed in a truly collaborative fashion to optimize performance across applications and create solutions that are finely tuned to work with HP Indigo hardware, ElectroInk, and approved consumables.
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Water-based and UV curable overprint varnishes that protect and enhance the appearance of printed materials.
DigiGuard® Plus strengtheners provide high-performance labels with mechanical durability with increased abrasion, scratch, chemical, water,…
Michelman’s worldwide network of distributors ensures 48-hour service and delivery to press owners anywhere in the world. As full channel partners, our distributors can tap into the knowledge, experience, and insights of our Business Development and Applications (BDA) team, a global group of application engineers with deep end-to-end knowledge of labels and packaging applications, HP Indigo presses, and the applied chemistry of countless materials and coatings. This team works proactively with press owners on the development of new applications, continuously learning & pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with digital printing.
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DigiPrime® Vision 9200 is a seamable primer with water & chemical resistance, ideal for both shrink sleeves and high-performance labels.
News (Thursday, 11 September 2025)
Our newest label primer for HP Indigo Digital Presses will bring improved runnability, a broader operating window, and simplified maintenance.