Upgrade from i960 to Pixma 5000 or 8500

[Camo 757]

I have an i960 Photo Printer that works very well and was wondering if the upgrade to the newer 8500 or 5000 warrants the move? Any thoughts would be appreciated.

[J Rabin]

Not really. I'd stay with the i960 till it dies. The only step up is to the 8500 with the added two inks, which do a fabulous job with greens and reds. But, I tried this image yesterday

http://postit.rutgers.edu/uploads/Bleeding%20Heart%20f8%2040s1%2Ejpg

on the i960 and i9900 (which has same print head as the 8500) and the i960 HELD ITS OWN. If I were you, I'd wait for the i9900 to be discontinued, then buy one cheap. you get the 8500's print head, same 8-ink set, BUT THE ABILITY TO PRINT 11x17 or 13x19. Nothing prettier than deep discount Ilford Smooth Pearl Paper from Costco or Comp USA done at these sizes!