JetPrime®

Overview

JetPrime® is Michelman’s family of high-performance primers for inkjet designed to improve print quality and ink adhesion on both film and paper substrates, including solutions for both pigmented water-based and UV inkjet printing applications. Our solutions for coated offset substrates are ideal for high-speed commercial printing with pigmented water-based inks.  Additional applications include folding carton and corrugated packaging.

 

JetPrime® WB 1100

DESCRIPTION

JetPrime® WB 1100is part of Michelman’s innovative JetPrime® family of primers specifically developed for pigmented water-based inkjet printing applications. It is formulated for coated offset substrates and is an effective primer for high-speed commercial printing applications. It is also effective in paper packaging applications such as folding carton and corrugated. JetPrime® WB 1100 is non-corrosive, offers increased productivity, and superior print quality at higher line speeds.

KEY BENEFITS

  • Maintains sheet appearance for use after priming, including gloss level
  • Enriches image quality through reduced bleed and mottle
  • Allows for increased productivity at higher line speeds
  • Less harsh on printers and priming equipment due to a non-corrosive formulation
  • Excellent sustainability with water-based chemistry

WITH JETPRIME® WB 1100                UNPRIMED

          

APPLICATION

Typical coat weights are 2.5 to 5.0 gsm wet.Can be applied via rod, flexo, or gravure process.  For in-line use with Memjet DuraLink™ systems.

TYPICAL MATERIALS USED WITH

Coated Paper

Typical Structures
OPV (optional) Ink Paper JetPrime®WB110
Physical Properties
PROPERTYVALUE
AppearanceClear
Non-Volatile (%)19.5 - 21.0
pH6.5 - 8.0
Brookfield Viscosity (cps)0 - 150
 

JetPrime® UV 100

Description

JetPrime® UV 100 is part of Michelman’s innovative JetPrime® family of primers specifically created for inkjet printing applications. It provides improved adhesion and print quality when printing with UV Inkjet on paper substrates (particularly for wine labels) as well as for coated, uncoated, and direct thermal paper.  JetPrime® UV 100 improves hold out, reduces bleed and mottle, and makes colors more vibrant.

KEY BENEFITS

  • Enhances shelf appeal
  • Increases resolution and image quality
  • Allows for ease of printing and improved productivity on multiple paper types
  • Provides durability
  • Excellent sustainability with water-based chemistry

APPLICATION

Coat weight should be between 1 and 2 gsm dry, and can be applied via flexo or gravure processes.

TYPICAL MATERIALS USED WITH

  • Coated Paper
  • Uncoated Paper
  • Direct Thermal Paper
Typical Structures
OPV Ink Paper Adhesive JetPrime®UV100
Physical Properties
PROPERTYVALUE
AppearanceCreamy liquid
Non-Volatile (%)49.0 - 51.0
pH7.5 - 9.5
Brookfield Viscosity500 max (cps)
 
Product Name
adhesion
improved holdout
reduced bleed
UV ink primer
Applicator - flexo / gravure/ roll
Substrate - paper
JetPrime® UV 100
JetPrime® UV 120
JetPrime® WB 1100
JetPrime® WB 1120