Description
What’s Included
- Marco 1280 Encore manual-recline ophthalmic exam chair (pneumatic-assist)
- Marco 1213 ophthalmic instrument stand
- Corded foot pedal for chair elevation
- Power cable (as photographed)
- 90-day Digital Eye Center warranty
Condition & Warranty
Used. Tested before listing — pneumatic-assisted manual recline verified, fingertip chair elevation switches confirmed functional on both sides, foot-pedal elevation control verified, headrest articulation verified, foot-activated rotation lock confirmed, 1213 stand instrument arm and integrated controls verified. Cleaned. Covered by a 90-day warranty on parts and workmanship.
Marco 1280 Encore — Used Manual-Recline Exam Chair with 1213 Stand
The Marco 1280 Encore is Marco Ophthalmic’s pneumatic-assisted manual-recline exam chair — designed around the principle that the patient’s own weight powers the recline, eliminating motorized recline complexity while preserving the smooth ergonomic feel clinicians expect. Paired here with the Marco 1213 ophthalmic instrument stand, this used marco 1280 encore system arrives ready as a complete exam-lane foundation at a sub-$5K price point.
The chair’s pneumatic-assist mechanism allows reclining to a comfortable flat position or any angle in between, with single-handed headrest articulation for fast patient repositioning. Fingertip chair-elevation switches and an auto-return button are mounted on both sides of the chair back, plus a corded foot pedal for hands-free operation. A rear-positioned, foot-activated rotation lock is accessible from either side. The fail-safe sealed hydraulic system is engineered for smooth long-term operation across high-volume lanes.
According to a National Library of Medicine-indexed study (Clin Ophthalmol, 2022), work-related musculoskeletal disorders are highly prevalent among ophthalmologists — particularly neck and shoulder strain from suboptimal patient positioning. The Encore’s smooth pneumatic recline + fingertip elevation directly address this clinical fatigue.
Why Practices Choose the 1280 Encore + 1213 Combo
Pneumatic-assisted manual recline — uses patient weight for smooth recline; no motorized recline electronics to service.- Fingertip elevation switches both sides — switches on the left and right of the chair back work for left- or right-handed techs.
- Auto-return button — single button restores chair to upright between patients; reduces repositioning time in high-volume lanes.
- Corded foot pedal — hands-free elevation control when the operator’s hands are on patient interface (slit lamp, tonometer prism).
- Single-handed headrest operation — smooth headrest adjustment without releasing the patient’s interface.
- Foot-activated rotation lock — accessible from either side; locks chair direction during multi-instrument exam.
- Polyurethane-covered arms — durable, easy to clean, infection-control friendly between patients.
- Marco 1213 instrument stand — paired stand with stable instrument arm and integrated controls for slit lamp + phoroptor + auxiliary instrument configuration.
Clinical Applications
- Comprehensive eye exam — supports refraction, slit-lamp, applanation tonometry, and indirect ophthalmoscopy from a single seated patient position.
- Retina exams requiring extended recline — pneumatic recline reaches comfortable flat position for indirect ophthalmoscopy and posterior-segment imaging.
- Pediatric and standard adult exams — fingertip elevation + foot pedal accommodates the full patient range.
- Pre-cataract and pre-refractive workup — repeatable elevation + headrest position across techs and providers.
- Multi-doctor practices — 1213 stand’s integrated controls keep the lane consistent across rotating providers.
Who This Is For
- Optometry and ophthalmology practices outfitting a new exam lane and wanting a Marco-branded chair + stand combo at a sub-$5K price point.
- Multi-office groups standardizing on Marco furniture across satellite locations.
- Practices that want a simpler manual-recline platform (lower service complexity) over a fully motorized Reliance FX920.
- Clinics on a maintenance budget who prefer pneumatic-assist over electronic recline for long-term reliability.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
| Chair model | Marco 1280 Encore manual-recline exam chair |
| Stand model | Marco 1213 ophthalmic instrument stand |
| Recline | Pneumatic-assisted manual (patient-weight powered) |
| Recline range | Upright to fully flat, infinitely variable |
| Elevation | Motorized; fingertip switches both sides + corded foot pedal |
| Auto-return | Yes — single-button return to upright |
| Headrest | Single-handed articulation |
| Rotation lock | Foot-activated, accessible from either side |
| Hydraulics | Fail-safe sealed system |
| Armrest material | Polyurethane-covered (durable, easy to clean) |
| Manufacturer | Marco Ophthalmic (USA) |
| Condition | Used — tested before listing |
| Warranty | 90-day DEC warranty on parts and workmanship |
Compare Used Chair & Stand Options
Where this Marco 1280 Encore + 1213 lane fits among DEC’s chair-and-stand inventory:
| Lane | Brand | Recline | Elevation | Stand | Price | Notes |
| Marco 1280 Encore + 1213 | Marco | Pneumatic manual | Motorized | 1213 Marco | $4,180 | Manual recline — this listing |
| Topcon OC-2200 + CS-5 | Topcon | Manual | Motorized | CS-5 Topcon | $5,500 | Topcon brand alternative |
| Reliance FXM920L + 7720 | Reliance | Power tilt | Manual hydraulic | 7720 counterbalanced | $7,150 | Reliance with power tilt |
| Reliance FX920 + 7720 | Reliance | Power tilt | Power motorized | 7720 counterbalanced | $7,700 | Fully-powered upgrade |
Looking for a fully-motorized chair with power tilt? See the Reliance FX920 + 7720. Prefer Topcon brand? See the Topcon OC-2200 + CS-5.
Questions about the Marco 1280 Encore? Contact us for current availability, freight quotes, or upholstery options.
