Digital BW, The Print

> >This was on the MIS site today:
>
> >Mar 2, 2003 - Eboni Black Ink Released
> >We have developed a better archival black ink. It has a Dmax of
> >1.72 on Epson Archival Matte, and shows no signs of fading ...


JM Humbert wrote:

>should this new kind of ink (may be the first ink to be modified in
>the MIS FS quad set, the three lighter blacks coming soon?) give
>better results when used with semi gloss and glossy papers?

Eboni black is a matte black for matte paper only.  For glossy or
semi-gloss, you'll need to use one of the "Photo" backs, as well as a
midtone inkset that is RC paper compatible.

I don't know what MIS's plans are for updating the FS inksets.  The VM 4.3
cyan is the same density as the FS cyan, so a warm FS would be very easy to
make.  The VM 4.3 toner mix could also easily be used to tone the inkset and
make a "selenium" or "medium warm" inkset.  So, MIS has the components to
whip out a several RC compatible FS inksets rather quickly if they want to.

Paul
http://www.PaulRoark.com