IP5000, IP8500 or R800?

[Speedwagon]

My S820 was down last week due to print head problem, I need to get one very good photo printer. Not sure which is better.....

I experienced my printed photo (using S820 with BCI-6 ink and Canon photo pro paper) faded easily after 1~2 months. Is this casue by the ink or the paper??

I'm thinking of getting IP8500 but afriad that I will be facing the same photo fade problem as they are using the same BCI-6 ink.

My major need for the printer is to print photos, so is IP5000, IP8500 or R800??
Your input would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.

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Speedwagon

[kb244]

8500 , the 5000 not meant to be a pure photo printer but rather a productivity printer. BCI-6 will still do 30 years no problem, however look into the new BCI-7 ( the printer can still use them, just released in japan ) that has the 100 year garantee while keeping same exact vibrance as the BCI-6.

[airborne]

My vote is for the R800. 75 - 100yr inks. Great results so far.

[kb244]

Hrm funny how canon is more vibrant in my opinion, but the only thing that gets argued on epson's behalf is life of print.

[superbecky79]

I just bought the i8500, and I seen your post about using the BCI-7 ink- can you use it in the i8500?

[Grimnar]

I just got the Canon IP8500 and love it. It used to make perfect prints before I reinstalled my XP, now the prints all look very strange. Maybe I will make a new topic about this later. The only downside I find with the 8500 is:
1) Startup time can be a drag if you are in a hurry.
2) For a printer at this cost, wlan/ethernet should be standard.

[Hellashot]

Epson's Ultra Chrome inks ar 100-200 year rated.