Digital BW, The Print

Hi Jerry,
I'd like to jump into this thread because I too am about to get 
started. Since money is an object for me, I've decided to go with MIS 
rather than Piezo - I'm wondering though about my initial ink order - 
whether to go for the FS (full spectrum) or the VT (variable Tone) 
variety ? 
Any comments ?
I assume the appropriate curves are as good for either type of ink? 
And are the curves customised for particular papers ? If so which & 
are they also available from MIS? 
I would be aspiring to a traditional fibre base paper i.e. a smooth 
semi-gloss type of finish rather than a textures water colour 
surface. I have seen a print done on Epson Archival Matte and found 
the paper surface to be a bit "dead" - on the other hand I dislike 
the super gloss that you get on traditional RC glossy prints - any 
comments ?
thanks for your time
Frank




> You use one of the five curves every time you print. They go from 
cold,
> to cool, to neutral, to medium warm, to warm. You just load the 
curve
> you wish to use before you print the picture and print.

> MIS also makes a full spectrum set of inks that are identical in 
tone to
> the very warm, and very expensive piezo inks. 
> 
 If you use Paul Roark's curves your print quality will be identical 
to
> the Piezo prints.
> 
> Also, be sure you get a CIS system for the 4 ounce bottles of ink. 
You
> don't want to be using the very expensive cartridges.
> 
> Jerry
>