Supporting HP’s Color Inkjet Web Presses
Priming for Inkjet Web Presses
HP, in conjunction with Epic Products, has developed the Epic PrimeCoat System to support HP’s Priming Solution. The PrimeCoat enables HP Inkjet Web Press users to print on a broader range of media, including standard offset coated stocks. Available in both in-line and near-line configurations, the Epic PrimeCoat uses anilox technology to apply aqueous primer or coating simultaneously to both sides of the web.
- Significantly lower media costs
- Expand inkjet web media offering
- Preserve print quality and productivity
- Control the process – reduce long lead times on pretreated media
- Available in both in-line or near-line configurations
- Precisely and consistently applies primer and coating via an anilox metering system
- Applies primer or coating in simplex or duplex mode
- Configuration – prime/coat, IR dry, web cooling, advance to downstream operations
- Web widths: 16” – 42” (40 – 106cm)
- Paper weights: 60 – 350 gsm
- Priming: Aqueous-based priming agent
- Coating: Conventional aqueous based coatings
- Media: Standard offset coated stock
- Dimensions: 112” width x 144” length x 108” height (284 x 365 x 274cm)
- Hardware requirements: Rewinders for near-line configuration or use in-line with press)
- Operating speeds: 600 ft/min (183m/min)