Digital BW, The Print

I am new here and hope that this isn't too off topic, but my goal is 
to produce quality inkjet prints from 35mm B&W negatives. I intend 
to use a "classic" silver film, such as Tri-X or HP5 and am 
generally aware of the associated problems with grain when scanning 
these films. If (perhaps a BIG IF) I can get acceptable scans from 
these negs, I plan on printing on either a 1280 or 2200 and expect 
to investigate the carbon inks.

My preliminary tests with a Minolta Dimage III were quite 
frightening, but I am beginning to learn how to minimize the grain 
using Neat Image and other Photoshop methods. My question is for 
anyone out there working with similar films, formats and methods.

What scanners and workflow methods are gving you great results? 
Scanners that I would consider in my price range are the Minolta 
Dimage IV, 5400 or maybe even the MultiPro; the Artixscan 4000tf; or 
the Nikon 5000ED. Thanks in advance for any insights.

Ed Metz