Digital BW, The Print

Is anyone aware of when an updated version of the 9600 will be 
on the market. There must be some "leaks" and gossip coming 
out of  R&D  at Epson. Surely they will incorporate some of the 
features and advances released in the 4000 recently, such as 
improved dither pattern, 8 ink slot configuration, and most 
importantly, speed.