Digital BW, The Print

Thanks for that link, Paul. 
Yes, they are different as I expected. Thanks for clarifying that 
and for pointing me in the right direction.

SteveZ

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Paul Roark" 
<paul.roark@v...> wrote:
> 
> 
> > 
> > ... I need to know if the MIS
> > PKN and UPK are the same optional "Photo Black" inks.
> 
> I'm not sure what "UPK" is.  PKN is sold by MIS at this URL:
> http://www.inksupply.com/roarkslab.cfm
> 
> It is a cooled down PK and not the standard one MIS sells.  It 
appears that
> Epson may have now switched to a PKN for its 2400/4800.  MIS PKN 
gives a
> better dmax than MIS PK, looks better in my view due to its being 
cooler,
> and also seems to have better reflective characteristics (i.e., 
less
> bronzing). 
> 
> MIS also has a universal K that is hybrid pigment dye, like the 
Durabrite K
> and probably also the original Epson "Archival" K.  I don't 
recommend hybrid
> inks.
> 
> > I have the optional UPK which I purchased with my MIS b&w 
inkset ... 
> 
> It is probably the standard PK.
> 
> Paul
> www.PaulRoark.com