Expert: John Oliverio - 10/20/2004

Question
Hi,  I am about to buy my first digital camera and have settled on the kodak cx6300 after reading several reviews etc.  My question is whether I should get the 6000 printer?  I would have to upgrade the printer I have now if I print the normal way, but besides the original cost of the kodak 6000(probably about 125$)i wonder about the paper ink etc. that the 6000 uses?  I am not good at anything too difficult, so the idea of just popping the camera in to the printer sounds good, but being retired money is a problem.

Answer
Bob,

I get questions like this all the time and unfortunately I really can't give you a simple (honest) answer.  I'm not here to make-up your mind.  And I can't possibly keep up on ink and paper costs around the world.  I get questions from Utah to the Ukraine.  Generally speaking I would bet the ink/paper cost is higher than a regular ink jet.  But the thing is, you won't be useing it like a regular ink printer.  Only for pics.    
But you have to decide....  more expensive or easier??

John