Digital BW, The Print

First, I apologize for the basic question but I am trying to help my 14 
year-old son who has decided to start shooting digital B&W in addition 
to color.  We have discovered that our Cannon IP6600D does not do B&W 
well.  We need to get some prints done quickly for an 
application/portfolio he is working on.

Should I invest in another printed dedicated to B&W or head out to a 
print shop of some sorts?  Any suggested links, search terms or other 
suggestions would be helpful.  Thank you.

TD