The 880 prints great pics at actual size, with Megatoner's ink, not digitally enlarged, or fit to media. Staples brand is good paper, "Premium Glossy Photo Paper", $9.99 for 30 8.5"x11" 95 bright. Regular inkjet is crap and "Epson Photo Quality Inkjet Letter Paper", 100 for $9.99 letter size is good for proofing. Get alot of 6"x4", for actual size. How long it lasts is anyone's gamble.