Digital BW, The Print

Now I'm sure this post has been exhausted - many times over- but I'm interested to 
expanding my printing techniques.  I am a staff photographer for a large newspaper and 
have gotten away from my fine art background- shooting mainly photojournalist images 
for the past few years.  I want to create fine black and white digital prints, but I'm not sure 
where to start.  There is a load of information out there but I'm having trouble digesting it 
all- I would appreciate help in condensing all that info.  If anyone has the time - I have a 
few broad questions- What types of new printers are best used to create b&w images?  
What inks do you prefer?  And  finally a little about the software needed (mac user).  I 
know these are broad questions and very subjective- but any information would be greatly 
apprenticed. Russ Powell