Digital BW, The Print

less nozzles and hoses to clog?

I don't know, would be a tough call... the cheapest route would be 
just stop printing color and use the 1280 that you already have:)

mark

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Bob_Michaels 
<Bob@B...>" <Bob@B...> wrote:
> Since used 1160s and new 1280s are now about the same price and 1280
> CFS systems deal with the chip issue for $90 more than a 1160 model,
> is there any compelling reason to buy a 1160 any more for quad or
> hextone printing?
> 
> While I'm happy with Black Only printing with my 1280, I want to try
> quad or hextone printing (using Epson driver) but wondering why I
> should buy a used 1160 from an unknown person when for a little bit
> more could have a new factory warranty 1280 setup for just a little 
more. 
> 
> Bob Michaels
> Apopka FL