Digital BW, The Print

Hello,I am looking for a printer that will allow me to print both good B
as well as color.  I have been printing with a 6 ink Canon i960 which
does fine with color but unsatisfactory B--color casts, metamerism, etc.
The Canon printer has been very reliable and maintenance free--no
problems.  My wife is the principal user of this printer.  
I have followed with interest on this forum the work of Paul Roark and
have read (several times!) his paper on printing B with an Epson
1400/1430 using QTR and the Epson Claria inkset.  It seems this
process produces very acceptable glossy B prints particularly with Red
River Polar metallic paper.  I feel this affordable  approach
would provide the quality I seek in B printing, at least for now,
without committing to a dedicated B printer.  I'm not looking for
collector or museum quality here but just respectable quality for
personal use.  
But I have some questions and would be most grateful for any comments or
suggestions: 1. Must the OEM Claria inkset be used or might a 3rd party
inkset be acceptable, such as one from MIS Associates?  The cost
advantage with the MIS inks is substantial.  2. What about clogging
issues?  I've not used Epson printers but have read in the past this
has been a problem.  Maybe this only applies to pigment inks.  3.
Are there other similar printer/workflows I should be researching that
might apply?
I appreciate any and all input.  Thanks,Lynn 




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