Digital BW, The Print

Tim,

You wrote:

>Are the other 3 inks (apart from the "toner" ink) in the
>MIS VM just the standard MIS Quadtones?

No.  They are composed of the same pigment, being dilutions of the standard
MIS black ink, like the standard MIS quad midtones.  However, the dilutions
are different than the standard MIS midtones.  The densities are actually
about the same as the Piezo midtone densities.

>Which black is used?

The MIS VM black is a darker black than the MIS standard black.  It is the
same black as is used in the MIS Full Spectrum inkset and is virtually
identical to the Piezo black ink in all respects I've been able to test and
measure.  I think this black, like the Piezo black, is the best compromise
of darkness and longevity.  It is just as fade-resistant as the standard MIS
black, and the only other pigmented black I know of that is blacker fades
and color shifts significantly more.

Paul
http://www.PaulRoark.com