QTR-Quadtone RIP

Hi,

NI am new to the group.  Can have have an unbiased (OK, spoken with 
lots big grin) opinion on whether I can get decent B&W prints from my 
1800?  Can you suggest different inks, if required, and best paper 
and/or links to discussions on same with respect to this printer.

If you could suggest a single printer for $600 or less for best B&W, 
what would it be and why.

Can of worms opened, I will now sign off.

Thanks,

Scott