I am interested in jumping up a notch from my Epson R1800 and have been looking at the 3880 or 4880. Among other considerations, I am hoping to print BW pics without some strange tinting that I get in the 1800.

I was wondering what the cartridge life was like in the larger Epsons. As they run about $90 each, this is a major consideration for an old retired reprobate such as I.