Right now I am using an HP 932c for my foto work and am very pleased with it. However, as it is an out of date model, I can't suggest you get one.
If I were getting a new printer, I would consider HP, or Canon, with multi ink cartridges, at least 4 probably 6. Many folks like and use Epson which you might look into.
As for paper, I prefer Ilford papers, and Galerie Classic Pearl is my first choice. It has no colour cast of its own if you print grey scale (B&W) as HP and most of the other papers do. Also, one can print on the back and use rejects for test prints.