Digital BW, The Print

"Robert Batey" <rbatey@...> wrote:
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> I was recently given an old Epson 1270 printer on freecycle and was thinking of using it for a dedicated b&w printer. It's pretty dirty but a good cleaning got all the jets working. 
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> First, is it possible to set this up as a b&w printer, preferably with pigment inks? 

Yes, the MIS UT(1)and UT2 were variable tone inksets designed for the 1280 that work on the 1270.  See http://www.inksupply.com/inkjet_cartridges.cfm?search_getmodel=37


> If so, is it desirable or should I forget it and look for a newer printer to work with?

Those old printers are capable of very good results -- until they clog.  The 1280 was the most clog prone printer I ever used.  That said, some had good luck with them for years.  Be sure to rinse all the old dye off the parking pad before using with pigments.  Eboni did not mix well with the old dye.

Paul
www.PaulRoark.com