Digital BW, The Print

hello all,
I have been using an Epson 825 with Lyson Quad Black inks for some time now - the results
are good, considering the price of the printer and the ease of use of the ink cartridges.  
BUT constant clogging of the print heads (and banding for that matter) is driving me nuts.
Also, I'd like a printer that can provide me with full-frame shots @8x12 or larger. 

The HP 8750 seems to get great reviews and I looked at sample b&w prints at B&H here in
NYC today, which looked great.

I'm looking to print on luster/semigloss papers (a buddy of mine prints with an Epson 4800
on Museo Silver Rag and I love the results, but the Epson 2400/4800 are out of my $$ range)

I'm not sure, if I'd be willing to convert another Epson printer (1280/R1800) to b/w only.

any advice is appreciated,
Mark

thanks all,
I bought the HP 8750 yesterday and printed a few test images.
The prints are outstanding with close to zero metamerism, the
printer is whisper quiet and the HP Satin Premium is a nice paper too...

Mark