⁦Compare Epson EcoTank L3250 Printer vs EcoTank L5290 Printer⁩

A full comparison of Epson printers on price, Printer Functions, Standard Black Ink Bottle, Standard Colour Ink Bottles, Scanner Type, and technical specs.

Smaller and Lighter ⁦Epson EcoTank L3250 Printer⁩

⁦EcoTank L3250 Printer⁩

Multifunction Best Price

A multifunction color ink tank printer for printing, scanning, and copying, with Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct, ISO s…

$145.00

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Best Overall ⁦Epson EcoTank L5290 Printer⁩

⁦EcoTank L5290 Printer⁩

More Complete Includes ADF

An A4 color ink tank multifunction printer for printing, copying, scanning and faxing, with ISO speeds up to 1…

$240.00

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Specifications

Specification ⁦EcoTank L3250 Printer⁩ ⁦EcoTank L5290 Printer⁩
Price $145.00 $240.00
Features
Printer Functions Print, Scan, Copy Print, Scan, Copy, Fax
LCD Display ⁦1.44-inch / 3.7 cm color LCD⁩
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 ⁦5760 × 1440⁩ dpi
Duplex Printing Manual Manual
Borderless Printing ⁦Up to 10 x 15⁩ ⁦Up to 10 x 15⁩
Paper size ⁦A4⁩ ⁦A4⁩
Ink
Ink Technology Dye Ink Dye Ink
Included Black Ink Yield ⁦8100 pages⁩ ⁦8100 pages⁩
Included Color Ink Yield ⁦6500 pages⁩ ⁦6500 pages⁩
Standard Black Ink Bottle ⁦Espon 103⁩ ⁦Epson 103⁩
Standard Colour Ink Bottles ⁦Espon 103⁩ ⁦Epson 103⁩
Replacement Black Ink Bottle Yield ⁦4500 pages⁩ ⁦4500 pages⁩
Performance
Print Speed Black ⁦33 ppm⁩ ⁦33 ppm⁩
Maximum Print Speed Color ⁦15 ppm⁩ ⁦15 ppm⁩
ISO Print Speed Black ⁦10 ppm⁩ ⁦10 ppm⁩
ISO Print Speed Color ⁦5 ppm⁩ ⁦5 ppm⁩
10×15 cm Photo Print Speed ⁦27 sec⁩ ⁦27 sec⁩
Print Head
Black Nozzles 180 180
Nozzles Per Color 59 59
Minimum Droplet Size ⁦3 pl⁩ ⁦3 pl⁩
Copy
ISO Copy Speed Black ⁦7.7 ppm⁩ ⁦7.7 ppm⁩
ISO Copy Speed Color ⁦3.8 ppm⁩
Copy Resolution ⁦600 × 600 dpi⁩ ⁦600 × 600 dpi⁩
Maximum Copies ⁦99 copies⁩
Copy Zoom 25-400
Maximum Copy Size Legal
Scanning
Scanner Type Flatbed CIS Flatbed with ADF
Optical Scan Resolution ⁦1200 × 2400 dpi⁩ ⁦1200 × 2400 dpi⁩
Maximum Scan Area ⁦21.6 × 29.7 cm⁩ ⁦21.6 × 29.7 cm⁩
Scan Output Formats BMP, JPEG, PICT, TIFF, PDF, PNG BMP, JPEG, PICT, TIFF, PDF, PNG
Flatbed Scan Speed ⁦Black: 11; Colour: 28 sec⁩ ⁦Black: 12; Colour: 29 sec⁩
Scanner Sensor Type CIS CIS
Scanner Colour Bit Depth ⁦48: input : 24- output bit⁩
Scanner Grayscale Bit Depth ⁦16-bit input, 8-bit output bit⁩
Scanner Black and White Bit Depth ⁦16-bit input, 1-bit output bit⁩
ADF Monochrome Scan Speed ⁦4.5 ipm⁩
ADF Colour Scan Speed ⁦4.5 ipm⁩
Colour Scanning Yes Yes
Monochrome Scanning Yes
Maximum Scan Resolution ⁦1200 × 2400 dpi⁩ ⁦1200 × 2400 dpi⁩
Hardware Scan Resolution ⁦1200 × 2400 dpi⁩ ⁦1200 × 2400 dpi⁩
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Yes Yes
Wi-Fi Direct Yes Yes
Mobile Printing Services Epson Connect (iPrint, Email Print, Remote Print Driver) Epson Connect (iPrint, Email Print, Remote Print Driver), Apple AirPrint, Mopria Print Service
Interfaces USB, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct ⁦USB⁩، ⁦Ethernet⁩،⁦Wi-Fi⁩، ⁦Wi-Fi Direct⁩
Network Protocols ⁦IPv4,IPv6⁩ ⁦IPv4, IPv6⁩
Ethernet Connectivity Yes
Supported OS Windows , Mac OS Windows , Mac OS
Email Print Yes Yes
Network Management Tools SNMP, HTTP, DHCP, BOOTP, APIPA, PING, DDNS, mDNS, SLP, WSD, LLTD
Compatibility
Chromebook Native Print Yes Yes
Paper Handling
Paper Input Capacity ⁦100 sheets⁩ ⁦100 sheets⁩
Paper Output Capacity ⁦30 sheets⁩ ⁦30 sheets⁩
Paper Trays 1 1
Supported Paper Weight ⁦64–300 g/m²⁩ ⁦64–300 g/m²⁩
Automatic Document Feeder Capacity ⁦30 sheets⁩
Photo Paper Capacity ⁦20 sheets⁩ ⁦20 sheets⁩
ADF Supported Paper Weight ⁦64–95 g/m²⁩
Premium Glossy Photo Paper Output Capacity ⁦20 sheets⁩
Maximum Custom Paper Length ⁦1200 mm⁩
Standard Paper Tray Capacity ⁦100 sheets⁩ ⁦100 sheets⁩
Dimensions
Width ⁦375 mm⁩ ⁦375 mm⁩
Depth ⁦347 mm⁩ ⁦347 mm⁩
Height ⁦179 mm⁩ ⁦237 mm⁩
Physical
Weight ⁦3.9 kg⁩ ⁦5 kg⁩
Printer Colour Black
Power
Supply Voltage ⁦220–240 V⁩ ⁦220–240 V⁩
Frequency ⁦50-60 Hz⁩ ⁦50-60 Hz⁩
Ready Mode Power ⁦4.5 W⁩ ⁦4.5 W⁩
Sleep Mode Power ⁦0.7 W⁩ ⁦0.7 W⁩
Power Off Consumption ⁦0.2 W⁩ ⁦0.2 W⁩
Printing Power Consumption ⁦12 W⁩ ⁦12 W⁩
Standalone Copying Power Consumption ⁦12 W⁩ ⁦12 W⁩
Copying Power Consumption ⁦12 W⁩ ⁦12 W⁩
Fax
Fax Transmission Speed ⁦Up to 33.6 kbps, approximately 3 seconds per page kbps⁩
Fax Memory ⁦Up to 100 pages (ITU-T No. 1 chart) pages⁩
Fax Speed Dials ⁦Up to 100 names and numbers⁩
Fax Type Walk-up black-and-white and colour fax
Fax Error Correction Mode ⁦CCITU/ITU Group 3 fax with Error Correction Mode⁩
Fax Resolution ⁦Up to 200 × 200 dpi⁩
Fax Features PC Fax, Auto Redial, Address Book, Delay Send, Broadcast Fax, Polling Reception
Printer
Printer Category Home, Home Office Home, Office Desktop
Printer Language ESC/P-R ESC/P-R
Product SKU ⁦C11CJ67405⁩ ⁦C11CJ65403⁩
Software
Desktop Printing and Scanning Software Epson ScanSmart Epson ScanSmart

Summary: Which Printer Should You Choose?

Choose Epson EcoTank L3250 if you need:

  • A lighter printer weighing 3.9 kg compared with 5 kg for the other model.
  • Print, scan, and copy functions without requiring fax or an automatic document feeder.
  • The same core ISO print speeds of 10 ppm in black and 5 ppm in colour.

Choose Epson EcoTank L5290 if you need:

  • Fax functionality in addition to printing, scanning, and copying.
  • A 30-sheet ADF for processing multiple documents without placing each page manually.
  • Ethernet and direct USB printing alongside Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct.

The Epson EcoTank L5290 is the best overall choice because of its additional functions and connectivity. The L3250 may suit users who prefer a lighter device and do not need fax, ADF, or Ethernet.

What Is the Difference Between Epson EcoTank L3250 Printer and Epson EcoTank L5290 Printer?

Both printers use Epson Micro Piezo technology and provide CMYK colour printing, scanning, and copying. They also share a maximum print resolution of 5760 × 1440 dpi, ISO speeds of 10 ppm in black and 5 ppm in colour, and a 100-sheet paper input capacity. Both support USB, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, and manual duplex printing.

The main difference is that the L5290 adds fax and a 30-sheet ADF, while the L3250 uses a flatbed scanner only and its listed functions do not include fax. The L5290 also provides Ethernet and direct USB printing, whereas the supplied specifications explicitly show these features as unsupported on the L3250. In contrast, the L3250 is easier to position or move, weighing 3.9 kg and measuring 179 mm high, compared with 5 kg and 237 mm for the other model.

The L3250 suits users who need straightforward printing, scanning, and copying in a lighter device. The L5290 benefits users who process multiple documents or require fax, wired networking, and broader operating options.

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