HP Indigo Media Certification Program

The program tests various media, substrates, and coatings for compatibility with HP Indigo sheet-fed digital commercial presses (Series 3 and 4). Test results are published (see below) and searchable by a variety of criteria, including media grade, manufacturer, and compatibility ratings.

1. First, a substrate sample submitted for testing undergoes an initial screening.
2. If the sample passes the preliminary screening, PAL staff technicians evaluate its performance within an HP Indigo press. The following media attributes are tested:
   • runnability
   • ink transferability
   • blanket-substrate compatibility
   • blanket-temperature operating window
   • ink-substrate interaction (adhesion)
3. Once the evaluation is completed, a comprehensive report is generated and provided to the customer. If the substrate passes testing and the customer approves, the result is published as a certified media listing on the HP and RIT websites.

• Search All Certified Media Listings
• Apply for Media Certification
• Learn more about the Media Certification Process
• See the Media Certification Rating System
• View Media Certification Pricing