Digital BW, The Print

Hello:

My name is Joel Beeson and I have been a photojournalist/documentary 
photographer for the past 10+ years. I was trained in silver-based 
darkroom techniques for publication. I have been using Photoshop for 
years, doing web-based imaging, etc. but have not had much success 
printing my mostly black and white work at home from our Mac G4 and 
Epson photo 750.

After seeing prints made by Gene Nocon on his Epson 1200 with MIS inks, 
I found an Epson 1160 printer (new) on the web [it's not even here yet] 
and I have been researching digital B&W printing techniques and inks, 
etc.

I have seen some articles, etc. comparing the MIS quadtone inks and the 
Cone Piezography system. The Cone system seems very good in terms of 
resolution, but it's expensive, no? But I've read also that the Cone 
inks are warm toned; my silver work all has been printed in the past on 
Ilford Gallerie paper, which I consider neutral--maybe on the warm side 
of neutral.

I would like some info and suggestions regarding where to start with 
digital printing. Any feedback on these questions would be appreciated:

1) What inks and papers should I use to get full-toned neutral prints?

2) Is Piezographic system worth the expense?

3) What quantity output of prints justifies buying the bulk ink 
systems, and if so, which system is best?

4) What is the best source of info on digital b&w printing?

5) Any tips on using the Epson 1160 on a Mac platform? Do you print out 
of Photoshop directly?

thank you and excuse the probably redundant  and ill-informed questions 
of a newcomer.

Joel