My printer, an old model Canon, is going to conk out on me and I still haven't decided what my next brand will be and which model. Shall I go with Epson or HP this time? I heard that both print vibrant colour photos. I am also uncertain if I should go for ink cartridges or inkjet cartridges.

I have been using ink cartridges, maybe I should change?

My concern about changing printer is not so much the function but the cost of maintenance, especially the high price of ink cartridges! I don't want to buy a cheap printer and then find out later that I have to pay an arm to replace the ink cartridges.

This is my current dilemma.