Digital BW, The Print

Well, here is what works for me...

Started with the Epson 2200 and MIS UT7 inkset (dedicated B&W inks) -
got good results but did not have anything to really compare it with.
Upgraded to the new Epson printers using Ultrachrome K3 inks - Much
Better B&W output! Noticable difference in the final print. The Epson
K3 inks are simply amazing with B&W. If you don't want to spend a lot
of money, this may not be the answer for you, however, to get good
results using any method is not going to be especially cheap. You can
pick up a Epson R2400 for about $750.00 or so I think. If you do  even
a moderate amount of printing, it would be worth it.

Hope it helps, 
Ben