Digital BW, The Print

>What would you suggest between the following choices?

>1) Epson 3000 with PieozoICC (have an opportunity to get one 
>already set up for a decent price)

This printer should only be on the list if you need 16 x 20 print size.
It's an old printer with a relatively huge dot and poor paper feed.

But, it costs a lot less than other printers that can make good 16 x 20's.

>2) Epson 1280 with MIS carts (have a 1280 lying around, and 
>cartridges are an inexpensive way to start)

If you have one lying around, this is a good option.

>3) Epson 2200 - I have one already, use it with PK for color right 
>now, but thinking of using it for B&W with MK. 

This is the best printer.  

If you like glossy prints with no digital artifacts, the ink load adjustment
allows really good Epson Glossy Photo paper (cheap as Costco) prints that
need to spraying to look good.  This is, of course, with the MIS UT7 inkset.

> Does the 1280 (or 2200) make 
>B&W prints that are noticably better than the 3000?

Yes.

Good luck.

Paul
www.PaulRoark.com