filmscanners: Any insight on H.P. vs Epson printers

[Dan Kimble]

I am looking to buy another printer. I currently have an HP970cxi which
has PhotoREt III technology (HP's latest three color + black) and I
think it prints great. I have not seen a side by side comparison of the
HP's vs the Epson's. I have heard a lot of talk about the Epson 1270 on
this list, but has any one done a fair  comparison??

Any help would be appreciated.

Dan