⁦Compare Epson EcoTank L3210 Printer vs EcoTank L8050 Printer⁩

A full comparison of Epson printers on price, Printer Functions, Print Colors, Ink System, CD/DVD Printing, and technical specs.

More Versatile ⁦Epson EcoTank L3210 Printer⁩

⁦EcoTank L3210 Printer⁩

Smaller and Lighter Faster Black Printing

An Epson EcoTank printer identified by model L3210, intended for users researching this specific tank-printer…

$130.00

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Best Overall ⁦Epson EcoTank L8050 Printer⁩

⁦EcoTank L8050 Printer⁩

Wider Connectivity Faster Photo Printing

A six-color A4 ink tank photo printer with up to 5760 × 1440 dpi borderless output, Wi-Fi Direct and the abili…

$290.00

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Specifications

Specification ⁦EcoTank L3210 Printer⁩ ⁦EcoTank L8050 Printer⁩
Price $130.00 $290.00
Features
Printer Functions Print, Scan, Copy Print
Quiet Mode Yes Yes
Printer Specifications
تقنية الطباعة Epson Micro Piezo Epson Micro Piezo
Printing
Print Colors 4 6
Ink System Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow , Light Cyan , Light Magenta
Maximum Print Resolution ⁦5760 × 1440⁩ dpi ⁦5760 × 1440⁩ dpi
Duplex Printing Manual Manual
Borderless Printing ⁦Up to A4⁩ ⁦Up to A4⁩
Paper size ⁦A4⁩ ⁦A4⁩
CD/DVD Printing Yes
PVC Card Printing Yes
Ink
Ink Technology Dye Ink Dye Ink
Included Black Ink Yield ⁦8100 pages⁩
Included Color Ink Yield ⁦6500 pages⁩
Standard Black Ink Bottle ⁦Epson 103⁩ ⁦Espon 108⁩
Standard Colour Ink Bottles ⁦Epson 103⁩ ⁦Espon 108⁩
Replacement Black Ink Bottle Yield ⁦4500 pages⁩ ⁦3000 pages⁩
Performance
Print Speed Black ⁦33 ppm⁩ ⁦22 ppm⁩
Maximum Print Speed Color ⁦15 ppm⁩ ⁦22 ppm⁩
ISO Print Speed Black ⁦10 ppm⁩ ⁦8 ppm⁩
ISO Print Speed Color ⁦5 ppm⁩ ⁦8 ppm⁩
10×15 cm Photo Print Speed ⁦69 sec⁩ ⁦12 sec⁩
Print Head
Black Nozzles 180 180
Nozzles Per Color 59 180
Minimum Droplet Size ⁦3 pl⁩ ⁦1.5 pl⁩
Copy
ISO Copy Speed Black ⁦7 ppm⁩
Copy Resolution ⁦600 × 600 dpi⁩
Scanning
Scanner Type Contact Image Sensor (CIS)
Optical Scan Resolution ⁦1200 × 2400 dpi⁩
Maximum Scan Area ⁦21.6 × 29.7 cm⁩
Scan Output Formats BMP, JPEG, PICT, TIFF, PDF, PNG
Flatbed Scan Speed ⁦Black: 11; Colour: 28 sec⁩
Scanner Sensor Type CIS
Colour Scanning Yes
Monochrome Scanning Yes
Maximum Scan Resolution ⁦600 × 1200 dpi⁩
Hardware Scan Resolution ⁦600 × 1200 dpi⁩
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Yes
Wi-Fi Direct Yes
Mobile Printing Services Epson iPrint App, Epson Smart Panel App
Interfaces USB ⁦USB⁩، ⁦Wi-Fi⁩، ⁦Wi-Fi Direct⁩
WLAN Security ⁦WEP 64 Bit, WEP 128 Bit, WPA PSK (TKIP), WPA2 PSK (AES), WPA3-SAE(AES)⁩
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 , Mac OS
Compatibility
Chromebook Native Print Yes Yes
Paper Handling
Paper Input Capacity ⁦100 sheets⁩ ⁦100 sheets⁩
Paper Output Capacity ⁦30 sheets⁩ ⁦100 sheets⁩
Paper Trays 1 1
Supported Paper Weight ⁦64–300 g/m²⁩ ⁦64–300 g/m²⁩
Photo Paper Capacity ⁦20 sheets⁩ ⁦20 sheets⁩
Standard Paper Tray Capacity ⁦100 sheets⁩ ⁦100 sheets⁩
Dimensions
Width ⁦375 mm⁩ ⁦403 mm⁩
Depth ⁦347 mm⁩ ⁦369 mm⁩
Height ⁦179 mm⁩ ⁦149 mm⁩
Physical
Weight ⁦3.9 kg⁩ ⁦6 kg⁩
Printer Colour Black Black
Power
Supply Voltage ⁦220–240 V⁩ ⁦100–240 V⁩
Frequency ⁦50-60 Hz⁩ ⁦50-60 Hz⁩
Ready Mode Power ⁦4 W⁩ ⁦4.4 W⁩
Sleep Mode Power ⁦0.4 W⁩ ⁦0.6 W⁩
Power Off Consumption ⁦0.2 W⁩ ⁦0.2 W⁩
Printing Power Consumption ⁦12 W⁩ ⁦19 W⁩
Standalone Copying Power Consumption ⁦12 W⁩
Copying Power Consumption ⁦14 W⁩
Maintenance
Replaceable Maintenance Box Yes
Replaceable Pickup Roller Yes
Printer
Printer Category Home, Home Office Photo
Printer Language ESC/P-R ESC/P-R
Product SKU ⁦C11CJ68401⁩ ⁦C11CK37402⁩
Software
Desktop Printing and Scanning Software Epson ScanSmart Epson ScanSmart
Noise
Printing Sound Pressure ⁦37 dB(A)⁩

Summary: Which Printer Should You Choose?

Choose EcoTank L3210 if you need:

  • Printing, scanning, and copying in one device instead of print-only operation.
  • Faster ISO black document printing at 10 pages per minute versus 8 pages per minute.
  • A lighter printer weighing 3.9 kg compared with 6 kg.
  • Lower printing power consumption at 12 W instead of 19 W.

Choose EcoTank L8050 if you need:

  • A photo-oriented 6-colour ink system rather than a standard 4-colour CMYK system.
  • 10 × 15 cm photo printing in 12 seconds compared with 69 seconds.
  • Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, and Epson mobile printing applications.
  • Printing on CDs, DVDs, and PVC cards, plus direct USB printing.

Decision: The EcoTank L8050 is the overall winner for colour printing, photos, and connectivity. However, the EcoTank L3210 is the more suitable choice when scanning and copying are required, so the final decision depends on the intended use.

What Is the Difference Between Epson EcoTank L3210 Printer and Epson EcoTank L8050 Printer?

Both are Epson Micro Piezo inkjet printers that support colour printing up to A4 with a maximum resolution of 5760 × 1440 dpi. They also share a 100-sheet paper input capacity, manual duplex printing, and compatibility with Windows and Mac OS.

The main difference is that the L3210 is an all-in-one model with printing, scanning, and copying, whereas the L8050 is print-only. In return, the L8050 uses six ink colours instead of four, prints 10 × 15 cm photos in 12 seconds rather than 69 seconds, and reaches 8 ISO colour pages per minute versus 5. It also adds Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Epson mobile apps, direct USB printing, and support for printing on CDs, DVDs, and PVC cards.

The L3210 suits users who need document printing, scanning, and copying from one compact device, while also providing faster ISO black output and a lower weight. The L8050 is better suited to users prioritising photo speed, colour printing, wireless operation, and broader media support without requiring scanning or copying.

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