MJS,
There is a new Epson printer that was released in Japan, being touted about a bit that it is the replacement for the 2100/2200 printer, it is a PG5000 printer, but I have heard that it isn't to replace the 2100/2200 printer, that is slated for later in the year, around October I think I remember reading about.
Has to do with the 8 cartridge side of things, to keep in line with the new 8 cartridge printers. If I hear anything will let you know.
I had been seriously thinking about the 2100/2200 printer here in Australia, can get a Demonstration New One for a good price, but now I have purchased the lights, that is shelved for atleast another 12 months.