Digital BW, The Print

I've done traditional film printing, but I would like to get into 
Digital B&W.  I'm starting from scratch and have a few questions:
1)It looks like I can get a reconditioned Epson R800 or 1280 for 
~$200.  I don't want to spend more than $300.  Are these the best 
options in that range?  I would have thought the smaller droplet size 
of the R800 would be a plus, but I'm not seeing a ton of positive user 
reviews of this printer (for B&W workflow).  I don't need 
a "workhorse" printer, but I am very quality conscience.  I will 
probably use MIS or piezotone inks along with a QTR(if I ever figure 
out what that is).