Michelman’s DigiPrime® is the recommended brand of in-line and off-line primers for HP Indigo presses. Its excellent adhesion to both a wide variety of substrates and HP Indigo ElectroInk offers versatility and security for applications ranging from magazines to label printing to flexible packaging. We are proud to provide the only primers certified for HP Indigo.
DigiPrime® Solutions Provide
- Outstanding print receptivity on multiple substrates
- Excellent ink adhesion
- Food compliant options
- Compliant options for use in compostable packaging
- Environmentally friendly water-based chemistry
- Security of supply through a global supply chain & distribution network
DigiPrime® Off-Line Primers
DigiPrime®, used by many digital press owners around the world because of its ability to improve ink receptivity, rub resistance, and image quality on most types of paper, plastic, and film, also provides improved productivity and efficiency for digital printing on both commercial and labels & packaging presses.
Michelman In-Line Primers
HP Indigo has high capacity presses equipped with in-line priming applicators (ILPs). Michelman has developed primers specifically for this equipment and the applications associated with each.
Flexible Packaging
- In-line and off-line availability
- Excellent adhesion to synthetic substrates such as BOPP and PET
- Low odor solutions
- Food contact compliant options
High-Performance durable labels
- In-line and off-line availability
- Primers for both paper and synthetic substrates
- Re-coatability
Folding Cartons
- Increased print receptivity
- Creasability
- Remains clear and shows no discoloration over time
Commercial Printing
- Maximized ink adhesion and durability
- Remains clear and shows no discoloration over time
- Excellent storage stability with no shelf life or aging issues
- Long blanket life and reduced downtime for presses
In-line Primers
| HP INDIGO PRESS | TYPE | MICHELMAN PRIMER | RECOMMENDED SUBSTRATES | APPLICATION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
6900 (WS6X00) & 8000 | Labels & Packaging | film, metal, synthetic, & paper | labels | |
| 20000 | Labels & Packaging | film & paper | flexible packaging (especially for lamination with adhesives) | |
| 30000 | Labels & Packaging | cartonboard | folding cartons | |
W7200 & W7250 | Commercial | coated & uncoated paper | books & journals |
Off-Line Primers
For Commerical Presses
| HP INDIGO PRESS | MICHELMAN PRIMER | RECOMMENDED SUBSTRATE |
|---|---|---|
5000, 7000, & 12000 Series | Sapphire Priming Solution Q4310A | paper & synthetic |
For Labels & Packaging Presses
| MICHELMAN PRIMER | RECOMMENDED SUBSTRATES | KEY BENEFITS | APPLICATION METHOD | FOOD CONTACT COMPLIANT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
uncoated, mottled, semi-gloss, and glossy paper grades | rub resistance | flexo & gravure | yes | |
uncoated, mottled, semi-gloss, and glossy paper grades, PE | paper optimization | flexo & gravure | ||
paper and synthetic film | excellent for flexible packaging and label applications | flexo & gravure | yes | |
most films and papers | anti-blocking | flexo & gravure | yes | |
uncoated, semi-gloss, glossy paper grades, and a variety of films | improved water resistance | flexo & gravure | yes | |
treated synthetics and | slower drying | flexo & gravure | ||
paper and a wide variety | ideal when corona is not available | flexo & gravure | yes |
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