Digital BW, The Print

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> maintained, and which accessories it has. Up to $1000 if it has few
> prints on it. Maybe a little more if it has the motor powered take 
..

> system that has support for a parallel port (maybe win2000) or get a
> USB-par adapter.
> 
...

> go in with the thought that you will need to replace heads, dampers,
> ink lines, capping station, wiper and ink waste pads.
> I haven't priced


Hi Greg! I am not sure why you would think that was OT? Very usefull 
post!

I am not familiar with the 9500. Interesting that it is parallel 
only, etc.

FWIW in terms of pricing: Looks like the going price for an Epson 
9800, shipped, on Ebay lately is about $2,000. That is a **much** 
newer machine than the 9500.  So you could look for a 9600, say, 
which is also older than the 9800, for around $1,000.

Given that, I don't think I would go up to $1,000 US on the 9500.

You might also look at a 7600. They tend to be run less hard than the 
9600. They are more often personal machines, where the 9600 are 
usually production. I bought a like-new 7600 for $650 off of Ebay. 
Only 1000 ml through the system, barely on it's second set of carts!

There is a 7600 at Luminous Landscape for $700 in the NE USA. I am 
sure he would take a bit less.  Also a 9600 in Western Canada.  I 
know that may not help you, just an FYI for others.

Best,
Michael