EcoTank L5290 Printer
An A4 color ink tank multifunction printer for printing, copying, scanning and faxing, with ISO speeds up to 1…
$240.00
in stock
Compare Epson EcoTank L5290 Printer vs Brother DCP-T230 Ink Tank Printer
A full comparison of Epson EcoTank L5290 Printer and Brother DCP-T230 Ink Tank Printer on price, Printer Functions, LCD Display, Print Method, تقنية الطباعة, and technical specs.
DCP-T230 Ink Tank Printer
A color ink tank multifunction printer for A4 printing, copying and scanning, with ISO speeds up to 16 ppm bla…
$110.00
in stock
| Specification | EcoTank L5290 Printer | DCP-T230 Ink Tank Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $240.00 | $110.00 |
| Features | ||
| Printer Functions | Print, Scan, Copy, Fax | Print, Scan, Copy |
| LCD Display | 3.7 cm colour LCD screen | LED |
| Control Panel | — | LED panel with copy/scan shortcut keys |
| Printer Specifications | ||
| Print Method | Epson Micro Piezo™ print head | Inkjet |
| تقنية الطباعة | Epson Micro Piezo™ inkjet technology | Piezoelectric inkjet print head |
| Printing | ||
| Print Colors | 4 | 4 |
| Ink System | CMYK | CMYK |
| Maximum Print Resolution | 5760 × 1440 dpi | 1200 × 6000 dpi |
| Duplex Printing | Manual | Manual |
| Borderless Printing | Up to 10 × 15 cm | Yes |
| Paper size | A4 | A4 |
| USB Direct Print | Yes | — |
| Ink | ||
| Ink Technology | Dye Ink | — |
| Included Black Ink Yield | 8100 pages | 7500 pages |
| Included Color Ink Yield | 6500 pages | 5000 pages |
| Standard Black Ink Bottle | — | BTD100BK, approx. 7,500 pages |
| Standard Colour Ink Bottles | — | BTD100C/M/Y, approx. 5,000 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 | 27 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 | 7.7 ppm | 11 ppm |
| ISO Copy Speed Color | 3.8 ppm | 3.5 ppm |
| Copy Resolution | 600 × 600 dpi | Up to 1200 × 1800 dpi |
| Maximum Copies | 99 copies | 99 copies |
| Copy Zoom | 25–400% | 25–400% |
| Maximum Copy Size | Legal | 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 | Flatbed with ADF | 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, multi-TIFF, PDF, PNG | PDF, JPEG, BMP, PNG |
| Interpolated Scan Resolution | — | Up to 19200 × 19200 dpi |
| Flatbed Scan Speed | Monochrome: 12 sec; Colour: 29 sec at 200 dpi sec | Monochrome: 3.35 sec; Colour: 4.38 at 100 dpi sec |
| Scan-to Features | — | Image, OCR, Email, File |
| Scanner Sensor Type | CIS | CIS |
| Scanner Colour Bit Depth | 48-bit input, 24-bit output bit | 30-bit input, 24 output bit |
| Scanner Grayscale Bit Depth | 16-bit input, 8-bit output bit | 10-bit input, 8 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 |
| Monochrome Scanning | — | Yes |
| Advanced Scan Features | — | Multiple pages to a single page, background colour removal |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless Connectivity | Yes | — |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes | — |
| Mobile Printing Services | Epson Connect (iPrint, Email Print, Remote Print Driver), Apple AirPrint, Mopria Print Service | No |
| Interfaces | USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct | USB 2.0 |
| Network Protocols | IPv4, IPv6 | — |
| Ethernet Connectivity | Yes | — |
| Supported OS | Windows , Mac OS | Windows 10/11/Server 2016/2019/2022, Linux |
| Email Print | Yes | — |
| Network Management Tools | SNMP, HTTP, DHCP, BOOTP, APIPA, PING, DDNS, mDNS, SLP, WSD, LLTD | — |
| 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 |
| Automatic Document Feeder Capacity | 30 sheets | — |
| 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 |
| ADF Supported Paper Weight | 64–95 g/m² | — |
| ADF Legal Paper Capacity | 10 sheets | — |
| Premium Glossy Photo Paper Output Capacity | 20 sheets | — |
| Maximum Custom Paper Length | 1200 mm | — |
| Standard Paper Tray Capacity | — | 150 sheets |
| Dimensions | ||
| Width | 375 mm | 390 mm |
| Depth | 347 mm | 343 mm |
| Height | 237 mm | 148.5 mm |
| Boxed Width | — | 461 mm |
| Boxed Depth | — | 208 mm |
| Boxed Height | — | 461 mm |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 5 kg | 6.3 kg |
| Boxed Weight | — | 7.3 kg |
| Power | ||
| Supply Voltage | AC 100–240 V | AC 220–240 V |
| Frequency | 50–60 Hz | 50–60 Hz |
| Ready Mode Power | 4.5 W | 2 W |
| Sleep Mode Power | 0.7 W | 0.6 W |
| Power Off Consumption | 0.2 W | 0.15 W |
| Printing Power Consumption | 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, Office Desktop | Home / SOHO multifunction ink tank printer |
| Printer Language | ESC/P-R | — |
| Printer Memory | — | 64 MB |
| CPU Speed | — | 576 MHz |
| Software | ||
| Desktop Printing and Scanning Software | Epson ScanSmart | Brother iPrint&Scan (Windows) |
| Environment | ||
| Operating Temperature | — | 10–35 °C |
| Operating Humidity | — | 20–80 % |
The verdict
Choose EcoTank L5290 Printer if you want:
- Best when you need the higher-priced capabilities highlighted in the differences, even if the cost is slightly higher.
DCP-T230 Ink Tank Printer is better if you want:
- Best when you want stronger value for money while covering baseline needs, especially if budget is the main constraint.
What is the difference between EcoTank L5290 Printer and DCP-T230 Ink Tank Printer?
This page compares Epson EcoTank L5290 Printer and Brother DCP-T230 Ink Tank Printer using the price and specifications currently listed on EvoLink. They are alike on Print Colors (4) and Ink System (CMYK) and Duplex Printing (Manual). They diverge on price, where DCP-T230 Ink Tank Printer is the lower-cost option, Printer Functions (EcoTank L5290 Printer: Print, Scan, Copy, Fax, DCP-T230 Ink Tank Printer: Print, Scan, Copy), LCD Display (EcoTank L5290 Printer: 3.7 cm colour LCD screen, DCP-T230 Ink Tank Printer: LED). If budget leads, start with DCP-T230 Ink Tank Printer; if you need the stronger differing capabilities, EcoTank L5290 Printer may fit better.
Frequently asked questions
The main practical differences are: Price: EcoTank L5290 Printer ($240.00) vs DCP-T230 Ink Tank Printer ($110.00); Printer Functions: EcoTank L5290 Printer (Print, Scan, Copy, Fax) vs DCP-T230 Ink Tank Printer (Print, Scan, Copy); LCD Display: EcoTank L5290 Printer (3.7 cm colour LCD screen) vs DCP-T230 Ink Tank Printer (LED); Print Method: EcoTank L5290 Printer (Epson Micro Piezo™ print head) vs DCP-T230 Ink Tank Printer (Inkjet). Review the specification table above before buying.
Based on current EvoLink pricing, DCP-T230 Ink Tank Printer is the lower-cost option. EcoTank L5290 Printer is $240.00 and DCP-T230 Ink Tank Printer is $110.00.
Choose EcoTank L5290 Printer if: Best when you need the higher-priced capabilities highlighted in the differences, even if the cost is slightly higher. Choose DCP-T230 Ink Tank Printer if: Best when you want stronger value for money while covering baseline needs, especially if budget is the main constraint.
Yes, they share Print Colors (4), Ink System (CMYK), Duplex Printing (Manual). These common points make comparison easier within the same use category.
Yes. You can compare and buy EcoTank L5290 Printer and DCP-T230 Ink Tank Printer through EvoLink in Syria. EcoTank L5290 Printer is currently in stock at $240.00, and DCP-T230 Ink Tank Printer is currently in stock at $110.00. Orders are handled from our store in Damascus – Al-Halbouni. Delivery availability, fees, and timing are confirmed based on governorate, order weight, and stock before dispatch.