How long will ink be available for your printer? Are older printers safe to buy?

Thinking about buying a new photo printer but worried about Inkjet printer longevity? Looking at printers [P700, P900, P5000, R2880, R3000, ET-8550, Pro-300, Pro-310, Pro-200, and Pro-1100]. Are you concerned that ink for a current model could be discontinued? In this video, Keith Cooper takes a careful look into the history and lifecycles of professional photo printers from Epson and Canon to show why now is actually a great time to buy. Using his long-term tracking charts, Keith explains how printer development has shifted from rapid-fire releases to a focus on long-term refinement. Whether you are looking at an A3+ desktop model like the Epson P700 or a 17" powerhouse like the Epson P5300 or Canon PRO-1100, current printers are built to be supported for many years to come. We'll look at historical examples where ink and driver support have lasted well over a decade, proving that your investment is safer than you might think. If you want to start making your photographs "real" through printing, there is no good reason to wait. The big leaps in print quality have already happened—now it's all about the joy of the print. All Keith's printer reviews going back nearly 20 years are listed on my ICC Profiles page at Northlight Images: https://www.northlight-images.co.uk/k... This includes Keith's Canon and Epson Printer timelines Key Topics Covered: Why printer lifecycles are getting longer. The reality of ink availability for older models (Epson & Canon). Driver support and maintaining older hardware. Why "waiting for the next model" often means missing out on years of printing. How to approach user reviews and potential "dud" units. How long does Epson keep making ink - at least 10 years Is it safe buying a used printer - yes but check carefully 00:00 Introduction: Should you buy now or wait? How long will it last? 00:54 Analysing 20 years of printer history: The shift to longer lifecycles 01:44 The "Should I Wait?" question (Spoiler: No) 02:46 Why print quality has reached a plateau of excellence 03:45 Ink availability: Will you be able to get ink in 10 years? 04:30 Drivers and OS support for older printers 05:18 Steady progression in A3+ and 17” printer tech 06:22 The truth about extended warranties, service life and usage limits 07:33 Ink tanks vs. Cartridges: Future-proofing your supplies? 08:29 Why the rate of change is dropping for Epson and Canon 09:55 A warning on user reviews and testing new equipment 11:21 Why printing makes your photography "real" 11:47 Final thoughts and what’s coming next For a full categorised index of all my videos, see: https://www.northlight-images.co.uk/k... ----------------- If you'd like to make a small donation, I have a Kofi page: "Buy me a coffee" https://ko-fi.com/keithcooper ----------------- My articles and videos are always free to access. Any help with running this channel is gratefully received. ----------------- I also have some affiliate links which earn me a commission if used. US Amazon photo/print gear: https://amzn.to/3l9vJC6 B&H Photo: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/?BI=2008... Adorama: https://www.adorama.com/?utm_source=r...