05-28-2011, 05:37 AM
They have newer models that I've heard great reviews on...but that Epson can still be bought for about $200....it was 500 when I bought it 2 years ago....it uses Claria Ink...which has 95 % the life span of the archival dye ink....the newer and a bit more expensive ones have switched to a dye...but for the cost difference in ink and dye....for now...I'm sticking with what is giving me fabulous. It does great on B&W too...now they have a couple os super new ones that use 3 different blacks to give some fantastic B/W prints is you need art gallery distinction....the ink in the epsons are sparing...but you do have to buy several different colors....but most page size prints with the cost of ink...cost you about $1.50 per print....for studio quality....that ain't bad at all.