Brian: Through further testing and considerations, I think I have fairly well decided how best to handle my particular "conundrum." Based upon my preference for making my final prints on approximately 17 by 13 inch sheets I've cut from my 17-inch-wide roll, and the fact that further testing has in fact revealed that there is little if any micro banding when I use my Epson 1400 printer, I will continue to use that printer when my cropping aspect ratio results in photos where the length exceeds the width by an extent where there would be insufficient border to prevent micro banding on the new Epson 1430. Then use the new printer where the length and width ratios are closer together, with the 13-inch border being the determinant. Still a real nuisance. Regards, Jim