Digital BW, The Print

A simple question w/o a simple answer.  I print 90% B&W and have been 
happy with matte black ink on matte paper in my 2200.   Very near neutral 
prints except for when I get window light on them.   Nothing new here.

So between those 2 options which to choose.  Leave price out for now.  One 
uses OE ink so clogging etc should not be any more of a problem than 
normal. 
 Problems with Septone ink?  Anyone know?  I can 2200 Ink at Staples Office 
stores. Another plus.   I think the closer I stay with OE  Epson materials the 
better.  I want to print not tinker.

How about using the programs?   Easy to pick up or do you wonder "huh 
what?" too often.    I'm on OS X.

And they really really work?    Has IP really got no color shift using the same 
ink as Epson?   

All comments welcome, thanks

Neil