Michelman adds primer for IML on Xeikon presses

DigiPrime 4453 is a water-based, water-resistant primer that promotes adhesion of Xeikon electrophotographic toners to most paper and film substrates. It is particularly effective for difficult applications such as in-mold label printing, Michelman said.

DigiPrime is Michelman’s flagship brand of digital press primer, and is designed to improve ink receptivity, rub resistance and image quality on printed materials.  As a 100 percent aqueous product, DigiPrime is a ‘safer option for operators and the environment than some alternatives’, Michelman said, and does not yellow or lose its print receptivity over time.

The DigiPrime 4453 product is also approved for direct and indirect food contact in both Europe and the US with limited restrictions depending on end-use. Michelman can supply a detailed Food Contact Declaration of Compliance upon request.

Michelman will feature DigiPrime 4453 as this week’s Xeikon Café event, taking place May 20-22 in Antwerp, Belgium, where the company will feature as part of the in-mold label track.

You can read more about aL Printing's use of Xeikon's in-mold label suite in the next issue of Labels & Labeling.