Digital BW, The Print

> ... is there really a new PKN 

The only real question is whether MIS is out of stock of the old ink.  All
the glossy-compatible inks will end up being "new base" -- until an even
better one comes along.

> and/or "clear base stock" to thin with,

Here the issue may be whether MIS wants to sell it, not whether it exists.
They may simply not want to sell it for a variety of reasons.

Paul
www.PaulRoark.com