Digital BW, The Print

Hello,

I've been planning on buying a refurb Epson 1280 since the rebate expires at the end of 
the month. While I've been saving for it, there have surely been new developments in 
third-party ink technology.

Is the 1280 a wise choice for low-cost, larger b&w printing at this time, or is it too old to 
take advantage of the latest in inks?

Is there a better low-cost option at this time?

Steve Kayner