Digital BW, The Print

Hi,
I have two 1200's.

Both have clogs from hell.

The service people haven't been able to get No.1 printer going with OEM inks yet, in spite of trying. I've given up on No.2 printer, but not sent it in yet, as the repair might cost close to the amount of an HP7660.

I have stocks of Photorag and EAM.

I have almost new bottles of UT1 inks.

I have clients waiting for their portraits.

So ... I'm not sure what to do next. It's pointless throwing good money after bad ... but then again I have hundreds of dollars tied up in ink and paper.

1. Would the UT1 inks work in an 1160 if two of the inks were removed?
2. I have seen a 2000P advertised 2nd hand - and gather that it *might* work with these inks ... any thoughts?

I'm really at my wit's end with clogs: I need reliability. So I'm wondering about getting a 7660 at least as a stop-gap.

Please share any thoughts you have on what might be the best move.

thanks,
Richard
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