Charles, I'll suggest that you don't necessarily need to use pigment-based ink. If you get an inexpensive unit that does well with pictures, e.g. the Canon MP620, and that uses the manufacturer's recommended dye-based ink and photo paper, you'll have prints that should last for decades. Check this report from Wilhelm Imaging Research, recognized as the leading independent authority in this area. Inks vary enormously in their permanence, as shown, but good dye-based inks are fine.


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