With a budget of RM500.. there are basically 2 printers in our local market to choose from. (KL prices for both printer are hovering around RM450)

Canon IP4200 (4 colour printer - dye ink)
http://site-my.canon-asia.com/index.cfm?fu...rod_type=ip4200

Epson R230 (6 colour printer - dye ink)
http://www.epson.com.my/products/printers/...hoto_R230.shtml

It's best to let the specifications speak for themselves.  In terms of photography printing, my personal preferences for Photo Printer has been for those that offer more vibrant colour reproductions i.e. 6 colour / 8 colour printers.

In terms of cost of printing.. well R230 ezCISS is available, IP4200 ezCISS I dare not risk bringing in due to the new chipped canon cartridges used.

As with Pro photography printing, it's best to have the necessary monitor and printer calibration equipment for better reproduction.

Cost of printing aside, I suggest that you review/compare the printer specifications should it meet your printing needs.  There are Canon Fans and Epson Fans, some swear one is better then the other.. some need speed, some need colour, some need it cheap.. some want it all!

In terms of printhead life, well that argument is never ending.  Best just to say publically "take good care of your printer".  Many blame OEM inks when it's acutally due to bad maintenance.  Of course there are poor quality inks in the market too, you just have to choose wisely.

For your kind consideration, I hope that it helps 
Sorry ezCISS for PG-40 &CL-41 type cartrdiges not avaialable for the moment.

Cheers!

Yes sure! Please visit my onine stote HERE for more info 
Dye ink isn't waterproof, even the original R230 cartridges are not waterproof ink.  With the correct photo paper used for printing, presto, prints become waterproof! Proof of concept HERE

Do you require waterproof prints?

Cheers!

As a R230 user as well as ezCISS buyer, I reccomend Mr LKM to take R230!! ( I still didnt pasang my ciss since i bought my printer n ciss set....to much ink!!!!

Please contact me via email.  I'll assist you on that particular model. THANKS 
   

Dont worry I wont spam you.  It's just easier to discuss the matter at hand.

Well, I've published materials related to that model HERE.  Info pertaining to the "Kit" (Part IV) will be released tomorrow.  That should clarify things for all..

Wut to do, Canon went and made things complicated for the average joe that can't afford to keep on buying their new highy priced catridges. 

Any system for the IP4200??

Most, if not all Epson models have the respective ARC.  Once you have decided on a model, let me know, I'll verify it for you.  Just ensure that your capable of installing it in the AIO.

AIO are a different ball game, as it comes with all kinds of bells and whistles.  Best to know at hand with you need from an AIO first.

Sorry, I'm not looking for an AIO.. 1 year plus and my C65 still going strong with ezCISS.  I seldome do scans anyways.

ezCISS with cartridges used by MP500 are available.  Please email me for details.

Bulk just closed a few days back   
Updates on BULK status will be posted when available.
Nope.. MP500 uses  PGI-5BK, CLI-8BK, CLI-8C, CLI-8M, CLI-8Y CHIPPED Cartridges.

not enough customer education... and ppl dun follow instructions...

if not then like me now... all sets no problemo