Canon Pixma IP4000 versus S820

[Gelf]

Currently I have the S820 which is working fine, but I would like to
get a printer that prints on CDRs and DVDs
The IP4000 model sold in the UK has that facility; I'm just wondering
if anyone has any thoughts on it's likely photo print quality compared
to the S820: I don't want to end up with anything worse, but I don't
really want to end up with two printers (as well as my laser!)

TIA Gelf

 

[measekite]

Currently I have the S820 which is working fine, but I would like to
get a printer that prints on CDRs and DVDs
The IP4000 model sold in the UK has that facility; I'm just wondering
if anyone has any thoughts on it's likely photo print quality compared
to the S820: I don't want to end up with anything worse, but I don't
really want to end up with two printers (as well as my laser!)

TIA Gelf

It prints terrific photos.

 

[Dan G]

The ip4000 is much quieter, and yes you will notice improved photo printing.
Disc printing is a breeze, also with excellent quality.

 

[Ron Cohen]

I have both printers (along with an i950). The s820 is quite good, however I
prefer the iP4000 to either the s820 or i950. Much faster, more versatile
paper handling and imnsho the photo quality is better. I haven't found the
lack of the pc and pm cartridges to be a drawback. Being in the US I do wish
that we had the cd/dvd printing capabilities available to the European
market.

 

[Dan G]

I have the UK IP4000, it was pretty expensive to get here, but I love it and
will quickly make up the cost in saved ink costs. The nice part is that it's
a multi-voltage printer, so no fancy electrics are needed in the USA.

 

[Gelf]

op:
Thanks for your replies. It looks like I'll get an IP4000 as soon as
funds permit.
Gelf