EcoTank L3280 Printer
An Epson ink tank printer identified by the L3280 model, intended for users comparing tank-based printers and…
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A full side-by-side comparison of reference models EcoTank L3280 Printer and EcoTank L3166 Printer within the same category.
EcoTank L3166 Printer
A color multifunction ink tank printer for printing, copying, and scanning, with Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct connec…
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| Specification | EcoTank L3280 Printer | EcoTank L3166 Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Features | ||
| Printer Functions | Print, Scan, Copy | Print, Scan, Copy |
| LCD Display | 1.44-inch / 3.7 cm color LCD | 1.44-inch / 3.7 cm color LCD |
| Control Panel | — | 1.44-inch color LCD control panel |
| Quiet Mode | — | 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 x 1440 dpi | 5760 × 1440 dpi |
| Duplex Printing | Manual | Manual |
| Borderless Printing | Up to 10 x 15 | Up to 10 x 15 |
| Paper size | A4 | Legal |
| Print Margins | 3 mm | 0 for borderless sizes; minimum 3 with borders mm |
| Ink | ||
| Ink Technology | Dye Ink | Dye Ink |
| Included Black Ink Yield | 8100 pages | 4500 pages |
| Included Color Ink Yield | 6500 pages | 7500 pages |
| Standard Black Ink Bottle | 103 EcoTank Black, C13T00S14A, 65 ml | Epson 004 Black |
| Standard Colour Ink Bottles | Epson 103 EcoTank Cyan, Magenta and Yellow ink bottles, 65 ml each | Epson 004 Cyan, Epson 004 Magenta, Epson 004 Yellow |
| 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 | 69 sec | 90 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 ipm | 7.7 ipm |
| Copy Resolution | — | 600 x 600 (maximum input resolution) dpi |
| Maximum Copies | — | 99 copies |
| Copy Zoom | — | 25-400 % |
| Maximum Copy Size | — | Legal |
| Copy Features | — | 256 grayscale levels; 16.7 million colors |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | Flatbed Contact Image Sensor (CIS) | Flatbed color image scanner |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 1200 x 2400 dpi | 1200 dpi |
| Maximum Scan Area | — | 21.6 x 29.7 cm |
| Scan Output Formats | BMP, JPEG, PICT, TIFF, PDF, PNG | — |
| Flatbed Scan Speed | — | Black: 11; Colour: 28 sec |
| Scanner Sensor Type | CIS | CIS |
| Scanner Colour Bit Depth | 48-bit input / 24-bit output bit | 48: input : 24- output bit |
| Scanner Grayscale Bit Depth | 16-bit input / 8-bit output bit | 16- input/8- output bit |
| Scanner Black and White Bit Depth | 16-bit input / 1-bit output bit | 16- input/1- output bit |
| Colour Scanning | Yes | Yes |
| Monochrome Scanning | Yes | Yes |
| Scanner Compatibility | — | TWAIN, WIA, ICA |
| Maximum Scan Resolution | — | 9600 dpi |
| Hardware Scan Resolution | — | 1200 x 2400 dpi |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless Connectivity | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Printing Services | Epson Connect (iPrint, Email Print, Remote Print Driver), Apple AirPrint, Mopria Print Service | Epson iPrint Mobile App, Apple AirPrint, Email Print, Remote Print Driver, Google Cloud Print, Epson WeChat Mini Program Printing |
| Interfaces | USB, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct | Hi-Speed USB 2.0, Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Network Protocols | — | APIPA, BOOTP, DDNS, DHCP, HTTP, IPP, LLTD, LPD, mDNS, PING, PORT9100, SLP, SNMP, TCP/IPv4, TCP/IPv6, WSD |
| Supported OS | Mac OS X 10.6.8 or later; Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista; Windows XP Professional x64 Edition SP2 or later; Windows XP SP3 or later (32-bit); Windows Server 2003 SP2 or later, 2003 R2, 2008 (32/64-bit), 2008 R2, 2012 (64-bit), 2012 R2, 2016 | Windows XP Professional SP2 64-bit, Windows XP SP3 32-bit, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 32/64-bit, Windows Server 2003 SP2, 2003 R2, 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016; Mac OS X 10.6.8-10.13.x |
| Email Print | Yes | Yes |
| Network Management Tools | — | APIPA, BOOTP, DDNS, DHCP, HTTP, LLTD, mDNS, PING, SLP, SNMP, WSD |
| Wireless Standards | — | IEEE 802.11b/g/n |
| Compatibility | ||
| Chromebook Native Print | — | Yes |
| Paper Handling | ||
| Paper Input Capacity | 100 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Paper Output Capacity | 30 sheets | 30 sheets |
| Paper Trays | 1 tray | 1 tray |
| Supported Paper Weight | 64–300 g/m² | Plain: 64-90; Premium Glossy: 102-300 g/m² |
| Rear Paper Feed | Yes | Yes |
| Photo Paper Capacity | — | 20 sheets |
| Standard Tray Media Types | Plain paper, Epson photo paper, and envelopes | — |
| Premium Glossy Photo Paper Output Capacity | — | 20 sheets |
| Standard Paper Tray Capacity | 100 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Dimensions | ||
| Width | 375 mm | 375 mm |
| Depth | 347 mm | 347 mm |
| Height | 179 mm | 179 mm |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 4.1 kg | 4 kg |
| Printer Colour | Black | — |
| Power | ||
| Supply Voltage | 100–240 V | 220-240 V |
| Frequency | 50-60 Hz | 50-60 Hz |
| Ready Mode Power | 4.5 W | 4.3 W |
| Sleep Mode Power | 0.7 W | 0.7 W |
| Power Off Consumption | 0.2 W | 0.3 W |
| Standalone Copying Power Consumption | 12 W | 12 W |
| ENERGY STAR Support | — | Yes |
| Copying Power Consumption | — | 12 W |
| Printer | ||
| Printer Category | Home, Home Office | A4 color wireless multifunction ink tank printer |
| Printer Language | ESC/P-R | ESC/P-R (Non-PC), ESC/P Raster |
| Product SKU | C11CJ66426 | — |
| Software | ||
| Desktop Printing and Scanning Software | Epson Printer Driver, Epson Scan 2 | — |
| Environment | ||
| Operating Temperature | 10–35 °C | 10-35 °C |
| Operating Humidity | 20–80 % | 20-80 % |
| Storage Temperature | -20–40 °C | -20-40 °C |
| Storage Humidity | 5–85 % | 5-85 % |
| Noise | ||
| Printing Sound Pressure | — | 51 dB(A) |
| Package Contents | ||
| Package Contents | Main unit, 4 x 65 ml individual ink bottles (Black, Cyan, Yellow, Magenta), 1 extra black ink bottle, power cable, setup guide, warranty document | — |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose EcoTank L3280 Printer if you need:
- Print Margins: 3 mm vs 0 for borderless sizes; minimum 3 with borders mm
- Included Black Ink Yield: 8100 pages vs 4500 pages
- Standard Black Ink Bottle: 103 EcoTank Black, C13T00S14A, 65 ml vs Epson 004 Black
- Supported OS: Mac OS X 10.6.8 or later; Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista; Windows XP Professional x64 Edition SP2 or later; Windows XP SP3 or later (32-bit); Windows Server 2003 SP2 or later, 2003 R2, 2008 (32/64-bit), 2008 R2, 2012 (64-bit), 2012 R2, 2016 vs Windows XP Professional SP2 64-bit, Windows XP SP3 32-bit, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 32/64-bit, Windows Server 2003 SP2, 2003 R2, 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016; Mac OS X 10.6.8-10.13.x
Choose EcoTank L3166 Printer if you need:
- 10×15 cm Photo Print Speed: 90 sec vs 69 sec
- Mobile Printing Services: Epson iPrint Mobile App, Apple AirPrint, Email Print, Remote Print Driver, Google Cloud Print, Epson WeChat Mini Program Printing vs Epson Connect (iPrint, Email Print, Remote Print Driver), Apple AirPrint, Mopria Print Service
- Supported Paper Weight: Plain: 64-90; Premium Glossy: 102-300 g/m² vs 64–300 g/m²
- Supply Voltage: 220-240 V vs 100–240 V
Overall, the technical lean favors EcoTank L3166 Printer on 10×15 cm Photo Print Speed and Mobile Printing Services. EcoTank L3280 Printer remains the better pick if your priority is Print Margins. They share Printer Functions and LCD Display. Review the choice points above, then confirm availability before buying.
What is the difference between EcoTank L3280 Printer and EcoTank L3166 Printer?
EcoTank L3280 Printer and EcoTank L3166 Printer share a close technical baseline, notably Printer Functions, LCD Display, تقنية الطباعة.
The main decisive differences: Print Margins (EcoTank L3280 Printer: 3 mm, EcoTank L3166 Printer: 0 for borderless sizes; minimum 3 with borders mm); Included Black Ink Yield (EcoTank L3280 Printer: 8100 pages, EcoTank L3166 Printer: 4500 pages); Standard Black Ink Bottle (EcoTank L3280 Printer: 103 EcoTank Black, C13T00S14A, 65 ml, EcoTank L3166 Printer: Epson 004 Black); 10×15 cm Photo Print Speed (EcoTank L3280 Printer: 69 sec, EcoTank L3166 Printer: 90 sec); Mobile Printing Services (EcoTank L3280 Printer: Epson Connect (iPrint, Email Print, Remote Print Driver), Apple AirPrint, Mopria Print Service, EcoTank L3166 Printer: Epson iPrint Mobile App, Apple AirPrint, Email Print, Remote Print Driver, Google Cloud Print, Epson WeChat Mini Program Printing).
In practice, EcoTank L3280 Printer suits needs centered on Print Margins, while EcoTank L3166 Printer fits priorities around 10×15 cm Photo Print Speed. Review the specs table above before deciding.
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Frequently asked questions — EvoLink
Nearby alternatives currently available for EcoTank L3280 Printer: Epson EcoTank L3250 Printer ($145.00) · Epson EcoTank L5290 Printer ($240.00) · Epson EcoTank L3350 Printer ($145.00).
Nearby alternatives currently available for EcoTank L3166 Printer: Epson EcoTank L14150 Printer ($490.00) · Epson EcoTank L6370 Printer ($340.00) · Epson EcoTank L3350 Printer ($145.00).
Suitable alternatives to EcoTank L3280 Printer and EcoTank L3166 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.