Digital BW, The Print

Hello:

I posted several weeks ago that I had purchased a new Epson 1160 online 
(at Staples.com) auction site. After six+ weeks waiting and numerous 
unreturned phone calls, they said that they actually didn't have an 
1160 to auction and offered me an HP inkjet as a replacement.

After rejecting that, they are now offering me an Epson 1280 for the 
same price as the winning auction bid on the 1160 (around $300). My 
question is, can you make as good quality b&w archival prints on the 
1280 as opposed to the 1160? (I know it is hextone v quad). Also, can I 
use the CFS system?

Adny feedback will be appreciated.

Thanks,

joel