Digital BW, The Print

Just saw this posted over at the Epson Wide Format group: http://imaging-resource.com/
NEWS/1108098105.html

Looks like a 2200 replacement with the Gloss Optimizer and red and blue pigments.  If it 
is indeed a 2200 replacement, then this technology will migrate up the food chain to the 
4000, 7600 and 9600 given Epson's past product history.  Looks like the end of Light 
Black and out of box Great B&W mostly carbon(black & Light black) printing with 
something like QTR.  As a side note, I have been playing around quite a bit with BO 
printing.  I can't believe the heavy dithering pattern visible under a loop using BO 
compared to just adding one additional ink.  The smoothness and subtle gradations are 
completely lost with BO and the contrast is increased dramatically due to this.  My guess is 
that visibly, many people are attracted to BO prints solely due to this increase in Contrast.
Any Thoughts on this?

Tariq