A full comparison of Epson EcoTank L3210 Printer and Brother DCP-T230 Ink Tank Printer on price, Maximum Print Resolution, Included Black Ink Yield, Included Color Ink Yield, Standard Black Ink Bottle, and technical specs.
An Epson EcoTank printer identified by model L3210, intended for users researching this specific tank-printer…
$130.00
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A color ink tank multifunction printer for A4 printing, copying and scanning, with ISO speeds up to 16 ppm bla…
$115.00
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| Specification | EcoTank L3210 Printer | DCP-T230 Ink Tank Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $130.00 | $115.00 |
| Features | ||
| Printer Functions | Print, Scan, Copy | Print, Scan, Copy |
| LCD Display | — | LED |
| Control Panel | — | LED panel with copy/scan shortcut keys |
| Quiet Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Printer Specifications | ||
| تقنية الطباعة | Epson Micro Piezo | Epson Micro Piezo |
| Printing | ||
| Print Colors | 4 | 4 |
| Ink System | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow |
| Maximum Print Resolution | 5760 × 1440 dpi | 1200 × 6000 dpi |
| Duplex Printing | Manual | Manual |
| Borderless Printing | Up to A4 | Up to A4 |
| Paper size | A4 | A4 |
| Ink | ||
| Ink Technology | Dye Ink | Dye Ink |
| Included Black Ink Yield | 8100 pages | 7500 pages |
| Included Color Ink Yield | 6500 pages | 5000 pages |
| Standard Black Ink Bottle | Epson 103 | BTD100BK |
| Standard Colour Ink Bottles | Epson 103 | BTD100C/M/Y, approx. 5,000 pages |
| Replacement Black Ink Bottle Yield | 4500 pages | 7500 pages |
| Performance | ||
| Print Speed Black | 33 ppm | 27 ppm |
| Maximum Print Speed Color | 15 ppm | 11 ppm |
| ISO Print Speed Black | 10 ppm | 16 ppm |
| ISO Print Speed Color | 5 ppm | 9 ppm |
| 10×15 cm Photo Print Speed | 69 sec | — |
| First Page Out Time (Black) | — | 6.2 sec |
| First Page Out Time (Color) | — | 9.6 sec |
| Print Head | ||
| Black Nozzles | 180 | — |
| Nozzles Per Color | 59 | — |
| Minimum Droplet Size | 3 pl | — |
| Copy | ||
| ISO Copy Speed Black | 7 ppm | 11 ppm |
| ISO Copy Speed Color | — | 3.5 ppm |
| Copy Resolution | 600 × 600 dpi | Up to 1200 × 1800 dpi |
| Maximum Copies | — | 99 copies |
| Copy Zoom | — | 25-400 |
| Maximum Copy Size | — | A4/Letter |
| N-in-1 Copy | — | 2-in-1, 2-in-1 ID, 4-in-1 |
| First Copy Out Time Monochrome | — | 13 sec |
| First Copy Out Time Colour | — | 28.5 sec |
| Copy Features | — | Multiple copies up to 99, N-in-1, poster, background colour removal, fit to page, ID copy |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | Contact Image Sensor (CIS) | Flatbed |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 1200 × 2400 dpi | 1200 × 2400 dpi |
| Maximum Scan Area | 21.6 × 29.7 cm | 21.39 × 29.5 cm |
| Scan Output Formats | BMP, JPEG, PICT, TIFF, PDF, PNG | BMP, JPEG, TIFF, PDF |
| Flatbed Scan Speed | Black: 11; Colour: 28 sec | Black: 3.35; Colour: 4.38 sec |
| Scan-to Features | — | Image, OCR, Email, File |
| Scanner Sensor Type | CIS | CIS |
| Scanner Colour Bit Depth | — | 30 : input : 16 - output bit |
| Scanner Grayscale Bit Depth | — | 10-bit input, 8 output bit |
| Colour Scanning | Yes | Yes |
| Monochrome Scanning | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Scan Features | — | Multiple pages to a single page, background colour removal |
| Maximum Scan Resolution | 600 × 1200 dpi | 19200 × 19200 dpi |
| Hardware Scan Resolution | 600 × 1200 dpi | 1200 × 2400 dpi |
| Connectivity | ||
| Mobile Printing Services | — | No |
| Interfaces | USB | USB |
| Supported OS | Mac OS X 10.6.8 or later; Windows 10; Windows 8.1; Windows 8; Windows 7; Windows Vista; Windows XP SP3 or later (32-bit); Windows XP Professional x64 Edition SP2 or later; Windows Server 2003 SP2 or later; Windows Server 2003 R2; Windows Server 2008 (32/64-bit); Windows Server 2008 R2; Windows Server 2012 (64-bit); Windows Server 2012 R2; Windows Server 2016 | Windows 10/11/Server 2016/2019/2022, Linux |
| Compatibility | ||
| Chromebook Native Print | Yes | — |
| Paper Handling | ||
| Paper Input Capacity | 100 sheets | 150 sheets |
| Paper Output Capacity | 30 sheets | 50 sheets |
| Paper Trays | 1 | 1 |
| Supported Paper Weight | 64–300 g/m² | 64–220 (tray); 64–300 (manual feed) g/m² |
| Photo Paper Capacity | 20 sheets | — |
| Manual Feed Slot Capacity | — | 1 sheets |
| Standard Tray Media Types | — | Plain, Inkjet, Glossy, Recycled |
| Manual Feed Slot Media Types | — | Plain, Inkjet, Glossy, Recycled |
| Standard Paper Tray Capacity | 100 sheets | 150 sheets |
| Dimensions | ||
| Width | 375 mm | 390 mm |
| Depth | 347 mm | 343 mm |
| Height | 179 mm | 148.5 mm |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 3.9 kg | 6.3 kg |
| Printer Colour | Black | — |
| Power | ||
| Supply Voltage | 220–240 V | 220–240 V |
| Frequency | 50-60 Hz | 50-60 Hz |
| Ready Mode Power | 4 W | 2 W |
| Sleep Mode Power | 0.4 W | 0.6 W |
| Power Off Consumption | 0.2 W | 0.15 W |
| Printing Power Consumption | 12 W | — |
| Standalone Copying Power Consumption | 12 W | — |
| Copying Power Consumption | 14 W | — |
| Printer | ||
| Printer Category | Home, Home Office | Home / SOHO multifunction ink tank printer |
| Printer Language | ESC/P-R | — |
| Printer Memory | — | 64 MB |
| CPU Speed | — | 576 MHz |
| Product SKU | C11CJ68401 | DCP-T230 |
| Software | ||
| Desktop Printing and Scanning Software | Epson ScanSmart | Brother iPrint&Scan |
| Environment | ||
| Operating Temperature | — | 10–35 °C |
| Operating Humidity | — | 20–80 % |
Decision: The Brother DCP-T230 is the best overall choice because of its clear advantages in standard print speed and paper capacity. The Epson L3210 remains more suitable when lower weight and higher included ink yields are the priorities.
Both are colour multifunction ink-tank printers with print, scan, and copy functions using a four-colour CMYK system. They also provide flatbed scanning at 1200 × 2400 dpi, support A4 paper, offer manual duplex printing, and lack Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, and Ethernet according to the supplied specifications.
The main difference is performance. The DCP-T230 reaches ISO speeds of 16 ppm in black and 9 ppm in colour, compared with 10 and 5 ppm for the L3210. It also holds 150 sheets instead of 100 and consumes 2 W in ready mode rather than 4 W. The L3210 counters with higher included ink yields of 8,100 black and 6,500 colour pages, versus 7,500 and 5,000 pages, and it is lighter at 3.9 kg instead of 6.3 kg.
The L3210 suits users who prioritise easier handling and more pages from the supplied ink. The DCP-T230 better serves users who need faster document output, fewer paper refills, and a broader set of specified copy controls.
The DCP-T230 leads in ISO print speed, reaching 16 ppm in black and 9 ppm in colour, and it has a 150-sheet input capacity. The L3210 is lighter and includes higher ink yields of 8,100 black pages and 6,500 colour pages.
Based on current prices, DCP-T230 Ink Tank Printer is the cheaper option and the better value. It costs 115 USD versus 130 USD for EcoTank L3210 Printer. The price difference is 15 USD, about 11.5% less. Prices are live and subject to change.
The DCP-T230 is more suitable for users printing multiple documents who need faster output and a larger paper supply. The L3210 may suit users who prefer a lighter printer or place greater importance on the higher page yields provided by the included ink.
Both provide print, scan, and copy functions, four-colour CMYK printing, A4 support, and flatbed scanning at 1200 × 2400 dpi. Both use manual duplex printing, and neither supports Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, or Ethernet according to the provided data.
The Brother DCP-T230 is clearly faster, delivering 16 ppm in black and 9 ppm in colour. The Epson L3210 reaches 10 ppm in black and 5 ppm in colour, giving the Brother a noticeable advantage when printing several pages consecutively.
Yes — EcoTank L3210 Printer and DCP-T230 Ink Tank Printer are available at EvoLink in Damascus, with shipping to all Syrian governorates.
Address: Syria, Damascus, Halbouni, Musalam Barudi street, Building 1020, 1st floor.
Contact: +963 96 44 007 44 or via WhatsApp.
