Digital BW, The Print

My relatively new b&w dedicated 1280 was irrevocably clogged.  I tried
all the recommended cleaning methods from Arthur Entlich's Epson
Cleaning Manual.  Nothing.

So, in desperation, I took it apart and removed the print-head. 
Despite dire warnings, it turned out to be extremely easy.  Four
screws for the top cover, pull 3 cables from head, 2 more screws,
done.

I soaked the print-head (not the electronics!) in cleaning solution
for a couple of days.  Still nothing.

However, I happened to have an old 890 that I don't use very often. 
It has the identical print-head.  I put its print-head in the 1280
and, voila, perfect nozzle check and prints.

New print-head for the 1280 are available here for US$90: 
http://www.compassmicro.com/parts.cfm
But I think you can get a used 890 for a lot less than that.

Just in case there's anyone else out there with a 1280 out-of-warrenty
that they think is unfixable.

-Keith