Digital BW, The Print

Based greatly on info derived from my searching this group's posts, I have just purchased a new Epson 1400 printer, and am trying to decide which B&W inkset to go with it; the provided color inks are still unwrapped.

Although I am quite happy w/ my 8-cart Canon iP8500 for color, its' B&W photo output is unacceptable. As I shoot film (color transparency and B&W neg) and scan myself using a KM 5400II (except for 4X5), it is my intention to dedicate the new printer to B&W photo printing as this is an extremely important part of my photography, and my darkroom project is largely unfinished. Being an old guy, I have always appreciated glossy B&W prints, but still wish to be able to print matte well, and want this digital capability. 

The choice between UT14 and Eboni-1400 w/ HP-PK seems a difficult one as I have no visual reference with which to compare the related product. And perhaps there are other choices I should consider, even the Cone inks, within some sort of reasonable budget.

All comments welcome and appreciated.

Thanks, andy