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What's the better option for photo printing, one of the Maxify models (with PC or Octo pigmented ink) or one of the Epson eco-tank printers (ET-3700/ET7700)? Seems the OEM Epson ink is priced competitively against the 3rd party options for the Canon.
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The Epson ET7700 has 5 colours, wich is be better for photo's, and there is an A3 model ET7750 at a relativily low price taking the ink into account.
In a thread on this forum the ink is being tested for fading and it seems to be very good for a dye ink.
If you want a pigment ink photo printer, the Pro-10 is cheaper, has 9 colours, A3+ and the ink set from Precision Colors is very good at about 20% of OEM. Easy refillable too.
But rather unusable as an office printer.
But rather unusable as an office printer.
The Maxify cannot print borderless, not such a good choice for photo's only, also A4.
In the long run the cost per page of the EcoTanks is certainly in the same order than quality refill ink. You only pay everything upfront. But refill equipment is an investment too, and there is no guarantee.
I would avoid refilling with (3th party) dye inks for long lasting photo prints.
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