Digital BW, The Print

I have just been offered a second-hand Epson 1200 as a gift.

From what I've read, VM is not as archival as FS etc, although MIS claims that the VM inkset is as archival as the original Quadtones. 

I understand that they can supply the FS inks in cartridges containing two extra tones for those without the Cone driver. The Ultra-Tones do not come in cartridges for the 1200, but only the 1270(etc). (I have read that the best way to start is with cartridges, so that I don't get locked into using one ink.)

Can anyone suggest what would be the best way to start out with arcival grey-scale ink for the 1200 would be? I'm a bit mind-boggled at present.

thanks for your help in advance,
Richard

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