Digital BW, The Print

> ...
> 
> Conclusion:
> Perhaps if someone cannot face the initial purchase cost of a 2400,
> *and* will print at low volume with refil carts, *and* can find a
> genuinely good used/refurb 1280/90 at low cost it is still a
> reasonable starting point.  ...

Although the sample size may be the only real difference, I've had the
impression the old 2000P could be more reliable than the 1280.  It might
just be due to the additional cleaning cycles that the pigment-oriented
2000P uses.  On the other hand, there might be other differences.

There do still seem to be a fair number of these appearing on eBay, but, of
course, it might be hard to tell when their condition is.

If one can get a good 2000P, MIS UT-FS or FSN will run in it.  (I suspect
the R2 inkset would also be fine in it.)  There are 2000P FS monotone curves
available, and such are easy to make.  Additionally, QTR Create ICC program
is another approach.  That along with a flatbed scanner could make ICCs for
the FS inkset and the 2000P.  That might make a rather nice and affordable
13" printing system.

Paul
www.PaulRoark.com