Description
What’s Included
- Marco 1220 Encore Automatic Exam Chair
- Marco 1290 Encore Ophthalmic Instrument Stand
- Corded foot pedal
- Power cord
- 90-day Digital Eye Center warranty
Condition & Warranty
Used. Tested and confirmed in excellent working order and cleaned before listing; the dual-hydraulic recline, programmable position memory, and stand console functions were all verified. Some cosmetic signs of use are present, and the lower base sections show yellowing of the plastic (cosmetic only, fully functional, visible in the listing photos). Covered by a 90-day warranty on parts and workmanship.
Marco Encore Automatic Exam Chair & 1290 Encore Stand — Used
This Marco encore automatic exam chair pairs the 1220 Encore reclining chair with the 1290 Encore instrument stand to deliver a complete, ready-to-install refraction lane for optometry and ophthalmology practices. Marco’s exclusive dual-hydraulic system drives smooth, quiet recline from fully upright to fully flat at the push of a single button, and programmable position memory recalls a favorite exam setting through a finger-controlled dial. Backlit fingertip switches on the chair and a corded foot pedal control elevation, recline, and auto-return, so the marco encore automatic exam chair adapts to virtually any clinician workflow.
The 1290 Encore stand consolidates chair adjustment, overhead lamp intensity, and binocular indirect output onto a single re-designed membrane control panel, removing the need for separate controls across the lane. Three rechargeable instrument wells and three 115V outlets keep handheld instruments powered at the point of care, while a counterbalanced refractor arm provides immediate one-handed three-way locking of the refractor.
Occupational ergonomics is a documented concern in eye care: the National Library of Medicine publishes a scoping review describing how examination posture contributes to work-related musculoskeletal pain among ophthalmologists — a factor a motorized, height-adjustable exam chair and integrated stand help address by positioning each patient consistently.
Why Practices Choose the Marco Encore Chair & Stand
- Dual-hydraulic recline — Marco’s field-proven hydraulic system moves the chair from fully upright to horizontal with one button press for quiet, repeatable positioning.
- Programmable position memory — a finger-controlled dial recalls a preset recline position, so exam setups stay consistent from patient to patient.
- Backlit fingertip and foot control — illuminated side switches plus a corded foot pedal give the clinician hands-free control of elevation, recline, and auto-return.
- Single-handed headrest — smooth one-hand headrest adjustment with a lock indicator confirms the headrest is firmly seated.
- Integrated 1290 stand console — one membrane panel manages chair, overhead lamp intensity, and binocular indirect output across the lane.
- Instrument charging and power — three rechargeable instrument wells and three 115V outlets keep handhelds ready at 3.5 volts whether the stand is on or off.
- Counterbalanced refractor arm — immediate one-handed three-way locking positions the refractor precisely and holds it steady.
Clinical Applications
- Routine comprehensive eye examinations and refractions in a fixed lane
- Slit-lamp biomicroscopy and binocular indirect ophthalmoscopy with the patient reclined
- In-office minor procedures where a flat, stable chair position is required
- Contact lens fitting and follow-up visits that benefit from repeatable positioning
- High-volume clinics needing quick chair reset between patients
Who This Is For
- Optometry and ophthalmology practices building or replacing a primary exam lane
- New or satellite offices seeking a complete chair-and-stand foundation at a used price point
- Clinics standardizing on Marco instrumentation across the exam room
- Practices prioritizing motorized recline to reduce clinician reach and strain
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
| Chair recline mechanism | Automatic dual-hydraulic, single-button upright-to-flat |
| Position memory | Programmable via finger-controlled dial |
| Chair controls | Backlit fingertip switches + corded foot pedal (elevation, recline, auto-return) |
| Headrest | Single-handed adjustment with lock indicator |
| Chair shipping weight / footprint | Approx. 465 lbs; 48″ x 40″ x 51″ |
| Stand control panel | Membrane switch — main power, chair, overhead lamp intensity, BIO output |
| Stand charging / power | 3 rechargeable instrument wells (3.5V) + 3 x 115V outlets |
| Refractor arm | Counterbalanced, one-handed three-way locking |
| Condition | Used — tested, cleaned, functional |
| Warranty | 90-day Digital Eye Center warranty |
Compare Chair & Stand Options
| Feature | Marco 1220 Encore + 1290 | Reliance FX920 + 7720 | Topcon OC-2200 + CS-IV |
| Recline mechanism | Automatic dual-hydraulic | Power tilt (motorized) | Manual recline + motorized height |
| Programmable memory | Yes | Yes | No |
| Primary controls | Backlit fingertip + foot pedal | Foot pedal | Illuminated membrane switch |
| Instrument stand | 1290 Encore (3 wells, 3 x 115V) | 7720 counterbalanced arm | CS-IV counterbalanced arm |
| Condition | Used | Used | Used |
| Price | $6,050 | $7,700 | $3,850 |
Also consider the higher-capacity Reliance FX920 power-tilt chair and 7720 stand, or the budget-friendly Topcon OC-2200 chair and CS-IV stand.
Questions about the Marco Encore chair and stand? Contact us for availability and shipping details.
