Digital BW, The Print

Hi everyone-

I have a question about the link everyone keeps referring to:
http://www.cjcom.net/digiprnarts.htm

I tried to follow the instructions for simple straightforward black 
and white printing using epson enhanced matte paper to proof in quarter sheets to save 
money,  with the Velvet fine Art paper setting.  However, it turns out that you need to use 
the single paper feeder in the back just to make the Velvet Fine Art choice available, and 
then a  quarter size sheet is too small to be fed back there.

I went back to the main feeder and used the enhanced matte setting.  It didn't look so 
great.

Should I try using an ICC profile instead of the Advanced B&W driver?   Should I use the 
front feeder?  Should I just proof on Velvet Fine Art at a larger size?  I have been so 
frustrated getting started with digital
printing.  There are so many variables, I find it so difficult to isolate why a print isn't
looking good.

Thanks for everyone's help in advance.  I am determined to figure 
this all out.

 Mindy