Digital BW, The Print

I have a new (used) Epson1200 in perfect shape and have 
ordered the Lyson Quad neutral inkset and cleaning cartridges.  
How do I get off on the right foot with this set-up?  I want to do 
fine art printing on a great thick cotton rag satin surface paper 
and also production portrait photography on a semi-gloss resin 
photo paper.

Hope I don't sound too stupid, or have made the question too 
general.

Jim