Digital BW, The Print

People are starting to buy my 13x19 prints for $200 to $250 a pop with
alarming regularity. This is good.

What is bad is that I think my prints that look pretty good now could
probably look a lot better if I was using better tools. Problem one is
that all the prints come out much lighter than they look on the
monitor. I had the same issue with my old 1280. I compensate by
darkening the images prior to printing.

I have a 2200 and a 1280 (new but still in the box). I'm using stock
epson inks. I'm using Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper.

I have no printer or monitor calibration software.

My questions..

Should I consider the printfix bundle that includes the Spyder2pro for
$400 or $500

Should I use the Premium luster instead of the glossy or would you
suggest other papers?

I'd like to try canvas paper. Is there one that works with the pigment
inks that looks good and lasts?

BRONZING BRONZING BRONZING!!!! The 2200 hundred prints look great but
only straight on. The bronzing is horrible. Is there a fix for this?

In addition to the product suggestions themselves any tips on best
pricing sites would also be much appreciated. Atlex is one but they
don't seem to have canvas paper.

Many thanks,

Tim