Water-Based coating solutions for Digital printing
We are Michelman’s official representatives in Latin America. We connect HP Indigo and inkjet press owners with the right primers and varnishes for each substrate, application and market.
- Certified primers
- Water-based technology
- Impeccable Results
Planet-Positive Philosophy
Leading the sustainable digital printing revolution.
Specialized technical advice
Eliminating substances of concern from products and processes.
Verified grades
We work with Michelman technologies for HP Indigo. We verify grade compatibility with the press model and substrate.
Moving to water-based
Compostable and recyclable solutions (monolayer, plastic layer replacement, film-to-paper conversion).
HP Indigo solutions
DigiPrime® primers for HP Indigo. Select the grade for the press model, substrate and inline or offline application.
In-Line (ILP) · Immediate Efficiency: Ready for direct press use.
Optimized for in-line priming units. Eliminates extra steps and reduces operational costs.
Off-Line · Total Versatility: Prepare for any substrate.
Ideal for converters requiring long shelf-life of primed substrates and challenging materials.
Strengtheners · Extreme Durability: Maximum resistance and anchorage.
Improves thermal, chemical, and moisture resistance for high-performance packaging.
Inkjet solutions
Unlock the potential of water-based digital printing. High-performance primers and coatings ensuring photographic quality and durability in any application.
JetPrime® · Superior Adhesion: Perfect ink anchorage.
Controls dot gain for sharp text and enables printing on standard offset papers.
DigiGuard® · Functional Details: Protection and premium aesthetics.
Protects against abrasion and heat. Adds glossy, matte, or soft-touch finishes.
Applications
Our solutions are designed to meet the most demanding standards in various industries.
Labels
IML, PSA and shrink sleeves: select a primer compatible with the ink, film and converting process.
Flexible packaging
Solutions for pouches and films requiring barrier properties, heat resistance, and food compliance.
Folding carton
Boxes for cosmetics, food and pharma with a finish that resists rubbing and handling.
Commercial print
High-impact finishes for brochures, direct mail, and point-of-sale materials.
Frequently asked questions
Which primer do I need for HP Indigo?
It depends on the press model, the substrate and whether you print in-line or off-line. Michelman's DigiPrime® range covers these cases.
Are there solutions for water-based inkjet?
Yes. JetPrime® primers improve adhesion and dot control, and DigiGuard® varnishes protect the print.
Do the varnishes resist rubbing?
DigiGuard® varnishes add abrasion, heat and moisture resistance and are compatible with cold and hot gluing.
Let’s talk about your press
Tell us your press model, substrate and application. We will help you choose the primer or varnish and plan the trial.