I recently purchased the 8550 and I’m very happy with it. Previous printer was an Epson 2400 that bit the dust after 10 years. I Compared prints made with both printers and the color of the 8550 just blew me away. It does use Dye Ink vs Pigment Ink but if you’re not concerned with your prints been around 100 years from now it should be ok. It depends on what type of printing you will be doing. I’m a hobbyist and just print for myself and family. Ink cost was also a consideration for me. Approximately $85 for a refill set of bottles for the 8550 vs several hundred for cartridges in the Professional level printers. You might want to check out the reviews on B&H also. I found them helpful.