Epson R800 vs. R320; user issues clarification

Hi, I have a 4-part question regarding these two printers. Sorry, it's
rather tedious. Any information truly appreciated.
1)Is it true that you can adapt the R320 to use pigment ink via a
continuous ink system and what does this entail in terms of cost and
usage (vs. the R800)? I need a printer that has archival capabilities.
I'm trying to preserve a large amount of genealogical data and need
this feature. However, I have a new R320 printer (as of yesterday) and
would like to use it if possible. (I could return it and buy a used
R800 on ebay if this isn't a good idea.)
2)Right now I have an epson stylus Photo 780 and am extremely
frustrated because the nozzles keep clogging up. I have to clean it
with each use and even then text barely is acceptable. If the R320 or
the R800 doesn't perform better, then I may scrap the Epson idea all
together. Any views on this issue?
3)Most of the data I'm working with is old newspaper clippings and very
old black and whit photos (not too many color photos actually). I may
be able to clean them up with Photoshop. However, I will be scanning
most of the data in using a UMAX Astra 2100U scanner at about 600dpi.
I'd hate to expend alot of time and energy on good output, only to have
the input lag sadly behind, i.e. am I getting the cart before the horse
here and for my needs is the R320 sufficient?
Thanks very much for any ideas or comments.

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