HP Indigo Metallic Inks

Why HP Indigo Metallic Inks matters

• Short-run friendly – No tooling, no minimums.
• Personalisation ready – Metallic variable data is very much a thing.
• Fast turnaround – Ideal for tight schedules and testing concepts.
• Digital precision – Clean registration and repeatability.

Creative HP Indigo Metallic Inks

• Silver base builds – Used alone or overprinted with CMYK.
• Variable metallic elements – Names, numbering, limited editions.
• Prototype luxury – Test premium ideas before scaling to litho or foil.
• Digital-first brands – Premium without analogue constraints.

What this unlocks for your project

• Short-run luxury packaging.
• Personalised invitations and mailers.
• High-end mock-ups and concept testing.

Tech specs at a glance

• Process – HP Indigo digital printing
• Inks – Indigo Silver ElectroInk
• Effects – Silver alone or CMYK overprint
• Stocks – Wide range, subject to Indigo compatibility

Design tips

• Expect a softer metallic effect than foil.
• Avoid very heavy solid coverage.
• Use vector artwork for best edge definition.
• We’ll advise when litho or foil is the better route.