Digital BW, The Print

I'm new to this list and recently made the leap to digital.  I sold my
darkroom, no time with the baby and another coming next month.  I checked
out the files for the group but did not see anything that compares or even
lists the available RIP options.  I'm brand new to all things digital
including Photoshop.  Any recommendations on this RIP beast would be greatly
appreciated.  Thanks.

Mat