Epson EcoTank L6490 Printer
A multifunction colour ink tank printer for printing, scanning, copying and faxing, with Wi-Fi Direct, Etherne…
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Compare Epson EcoTank L6490 Printer Brother MFC-T930W Ink Tank Printer
A full side-by-side comparison of reference model EcoTank L6490 Printer and in-stock product MFC-T930W Ink Tank Printer on specs, price, and Syria availability.
Brother MFC-T930W Ink Tank Printer
Wireless Standards
Included Black Ink Yield
An A4 color ink tank multifunction printer for printing, copying, scanning and faxing, with ISO speeds up to 1…
$265.00
Out of stock
| Specification | Epson EcoTank L6490 Printer | Brother MFC-T930W Ink Tank Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | $265.00 |
| Features | ||
| Printer Functions | Print, Scan, Copy, Fax | Print, Scan, Copy, Fax |
| LCD Display | 6.1 cm (2.4-inch) color touchscreen | 1.8" colour LCD |
| Control Panel | — | 1.8" colour LCD and buttons |
| Quiet Mode | Yes | — |
| Printer Specifications | ||
| تقنية الطباعة | Epson PrecisionCore | Epson Micro Piezo |
| Printing | ||
| Print Colors | 4 | 4 |
| Ink System | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow |
| Maximum Print Resolution | 4800 x 1200 dpi | 1200 × 6000 dpi |
| Duplex Printing | Automatic | Automatic |
| Borderless Printing | Up to Legal | Up to A4 |
| Paper size | A4 | A4 |
| USB Direct Print | — | Yes |
| Print Margins | 3 minimum on top, bottom, left and right mm | — |
| Voice-Activated Printing | Yes | — |
| Ink | ||
| Ink Technology | Pigment ink | Dye Ink |
| Included Black Ink Yield | 13300 pages | 15000 pages |
| Included Color Ink Yield | 5200 pages | 5000 pages |
| Standard Black Ink Bottle | Epson 112 Pigment Black, C13T06C14A | BTD100BK |
| Standard Colour Ink Bottles | Epson 112 Pigment Cyan C13T06C24A, Pigment Magenta C13T06C34A, Pigment Yellow C13T06C44A | BTD100C/M/Y, approx. 5,000 pages |
| Replacement Black Ink Bottle Yield | 7500 pages | 7500 pages |
| Performance | ||
| Print Speed Black | 37 ppm | 30 ppm |
| Maximum Print Speed Color | 23 ppm | 26 ppm |
| ISO Print Speed Black | 17 ppm | 17 ppm |
| ISO Print Speed Color | 9.5 ppm | 16.5 ppm |
| First Page Out Time (Black) | 7 sec | 6 sec |
| First Page Out Time (Color) | 11 sec | 6.5 sec |
| ISO Duplex Print Speed Black | 7.5 ppm | — |
| ISO Duplex Print Speed Color | 5 ppm | — |
| Maximum Monthly Duty Cycle | 20000 pages | — |
| Print Head | ||
| Black Nozzles | 400 | — |
| Nozzles Per Color | 128 | — |
| Minimum Droplet Size | 3.3 pl | — |
| Copy | ||
| ISO Copy Speed Black | 12 ppm | 13 ppm |
| ISO Copy Speed Color | 6 ppm | 10.5 ppm |
| Copy Resolution | 600 x 600 input, up to 600 x 1200 output dpi | 1200 × 2400 dpi |
| Maximum Copies | 99 copies | 99 copies |
| Copy Zoom | 25-400 % | 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 | — | 10.5 sec |
| First Copy Out Time Colour | — | 21 sec |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | color flatbed scanner with automatic document feeder | Flatbed with ADF |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 1200 x 2400 dpi | 1200 × 2400 (glass); 1200 × 600 (ADF) dpi |
| Maximum Scan Area | 21.6 x 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: 12; Colour: 27 sec | — |
| Scan-to Features | Scan to PC via Document Capture Pro; Scan to Cloud including email | Image, OCR, Email, File, USB memory |
| Scanner Sensor Type | CIS | CIS |
| Scanner Colour Bit Depth | 48: input : 24- output bit | 30 : input : 16 - output bit |
| Scanner Grayscale Bit Depth | 16- internal, 8- external bit | 10-bit input, 8 output bit |
| Scanner Black and White Bit Depth | 16- internal, 1- external bit | — |
| ADF Monochrome Scan Speed | 6 ipm | 17 ipm |
| ADF Colour Scan Speed | 5 ipm | 7 ipm |
| Colour Scanning | Yes | Yes |
| Monochrome Scanning | Yes | Yes |
| 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, Scan-to-Cloud), Apple AirPrint, Mopria Print Service | Brother Mobile Connect, Apple AirPrint, Mopria, Brother Print Service Plugin |
| Interfaces | Hi-Speed USB, Ethernet RJ-45 | USB، Ethernet،Wi-Fi، Wi-Fi Direct |
| Network Protocols | Bonjour, EpsonNet Print, HTTPS, IPP/IPPS, LPD, Port 9100, SNMP, TCP/IPv4, TCP/IPv6, WSD | IPv4, IPv6 |
| WLAN Security | WPA2-PSK (AES), WPA/WPA2 Personal, WEP 64-bit, WEP 128-bit | WEP 64/128-bit, WPA/WPA2-PSK, WPA3-SAE |
| Ethernet Connectivity | Yes | Yes |
| Supported OS | Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition; Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2012 R2 and Windows Server 2012 for printing and scanning; Mac OS X 10.6.8 to macOS 10.15.x | Windows 10/11/Server 2016/2019/2022, macOS 12–15, Linux, Chrome OS |
| Email Print | Yes | Yes |
| Brother WebConnect Support | — | Yes |
| Brother Cloud Apps | — | Yes |
| Network Management Tools | Web Config | — |
| Wireless Frequency Bands | 2.4 GHz | 2.4/5 GHz |
| Wireless Standards | IEEE 802.11 b/g/n; IEEE 802.11n in HT20 mode | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n |
| Wireless Setup | Infrastructure mode, Wi-Fi Direct Simple AP, Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) | WPS |
| Compatibility | ||
| Chromebook Native Print | — | Yes |
| Paper Handling | ||
| Paper Input Capacity | 250 sheets | 230 sheets |
| Paper Output Capacity | 30 sheets | 50 sheets |
| Paper Trays | 1 tray | 2 tray |
| Supported Paper Weight | 64-95 g/m² | 64–220 g/m² |
| Automatic Document Feeder Capacity | 35 sheets | 20 sheets |
| Rear Paper Feed | Yes | — |
| Photo Paper Capacity | 20 sheets | — |
| Standard Tray Media Types | Plain paper, Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte, Premium Presentation Paper Matte, Presentation Paper Matte, No. 10 envelopes, card stock up to 255 g/m2 | Plain, Inkjet, Glossy, Recycled |
| Manual Feed Slot Media Types | Plain paper, thick paper, envelopes, photo paper, matte paper and self-adhesive sheets | — |
| ADF Supported Paper Weight | 64-95 g/m² | 64–90 g/m² |
| Maximum Custom Paper Length | 1200 mm | — |
| Standard Paper Tray Capacity | 250 sheets | 150 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | — | 80 sheets |
| ADF Paper Size Range | Letter, Legal, A4, 216 x 330 mm | 139.7–215.9 wide; 148–355.6 long mm |
| Dimensions | ||
| Width | 346 mm | 435 mm |
| Depth | 375 mm | 418 mm |
| Height | 347 mm | 180 mm |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 7.3 kg | 9.9 kg |
| Printer Colour | White | — |
| Power | ||
| Supply Voltage | 100-240 V | 220–240 V |
| Frequency | 50-60 Hz | 50-60 Hz |
| Ready Mode Power | 5.3 W | 3.5 W |
| Sleep Mode Power | 0.9 W | 0.9 W |
| Power Off Consumption | 0.3 W | 0.1 W |
| Standalone Copying Power Consumption | 12 W | — |
| ENERGY STAR Support | Yes | — |
| Copying Power Consumption | 12 W | — |
| Maintenance | ||
| Replaceable Maintenance Box | Yes | — |
| Fax | ||
| Fax Transmission Speed | 33.6 kbps | 14.4 kbps |
| Fax Memory | 180 pages | Up to 170 pages |
| Fax Speed Dials | Up to 100 names and numbers | 40 speed dials; up to 6 groups |
| Fax Type | Standalone black-and-white and color fax, ITU-T Super Group 3 | Walk-up monochrome fax |
| Fax Error Correction Mode | CCITU/ITU Group 3 fax with Error Correction Mode | ITU-T Group 3 with ECM |
| Fax Resolution | Monochrome: Standard 203 x 98, Fine 203 x 196, Super Fine 203 x 392, Ultra Fine 406 x 392, Photo 203 x 196; color: 200 x 200 dpi | — |
| Fax Features | PC Fax, Auto Redial, Address Book, Broadcast Fax, Fax Preview, Polling Reception | PC Fax sending/receiving, speed dial, group dial, out-of-paper reception |
| Printer | ||
| Printer Category | Home Office, Office Desktop | Office multifunction ink tank printer |
| Printer Memory | — | 128 MB |
| Software | ||
| Desktop Printing and Scanning Software | Epson printer driver, Epson ScanSmart, Epson Scan 2, Document Capture Pro | Brother iPrint&Scan |
| Environment | ||
| Operating Temperature | 10-35 °C | 10–35 °C |
| Operating Humidity | 20-80 % | 20–80 % |
| Storage Temperature | -20 to 40 before initial ink charging; -15 to 40 after initial ink charging °C | — |
| Storage Humidity | 5-85 % | — |
| Noise | ||
| Printing Sound Pressure | — | 57 dB(A) |
Verdict: which one should you buy?
The Epson EcoTank L6490 is a research reference and is not sold here. The listed store product is the Brother MFC-T930W, and it is currently out of stock. The practical next step is an availability inquiry or a restock alert, not an immediate purchase.
Both are 4-in-1 ink-tank machines (print, copy, scan, fax) with automatic duplex printing, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Ethernet, and an ADF. Do not pick a winner from wireless-setup jargon (Infrastructure vs WPS) or from “printer category” labels. The scanner-type row that reads “flatbed CIS vs flatbed with ADF” is unfair: Epson Middle East lists a 35-sheet ADF on the L6490, and Brother Gulf documents a 20-sheet ADF on the T930 series.
When each machine fits
- Brother MFC-T930W if you want the listed store model after stock is confirmed, faster published colour ISO speed on the T930 series (up to 16.5 ipm vs 9.5 on Epson), an extra multipurpose tray, or a larger inbox black yield in series documents (up to 15,000 vs 13,300).
- Epson EcoTank L6490 as a reference only if you need the larger ADF (35 vs 20), a single 250-sheet front cassette, a 2.4-inch / 6.1 cm colour touchscreen, or a faster fax modem (up to 33.6 kbps vs 14.4 in Brother documents).
Documentation notes
- The table value “Epson Micro Piezo” for Brother is wrong; Brother does not use an Epson printhead.
- A blank “quiet mode” cell does not mean the feature is absent.
- Max dpi and Wi-Fi setup strings should not decide the purchase.
- The display name is MFC-T930W because the machine is a 4-in-1 with fax. Brother Gulf’s closest official listing for this series is MFC-T930DW; do not copy every DW spec before matching the device label. The page slug stays brother-dcp-t930w-ink-tank-printer.
The figures above come from Epson Middle East / UAE and Brother Gulf T930-series documents. They support the editorial verdict; they do not replace a table-row correction.
What differs?
Material differences (most important first)
- Printer Category: Home Office, Office Desktop vs Office multifunction ink tank printer
- Scanner Type: Flatbed colour image scanner (CIS) vs Flatbed with ADF
- Wireless Setup: Infrastructure mode, Wi-Fi Direct Simple AP, Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) vs WPS
- Wireless Standards: IEEE 802.11b/g/n vs IEEE 802.11b/g/n (Infrastructure), IEEE 802.11g/n (Wi-Fi Direct)
- Included Black Ink Yield: 13300 vs 15000
- Adf Colour Scan Speed: 5 vs 7
- Adf Monochrome Scan Speed: 6 vs 17
- Adf Paper Size Range: Letter, Legal, A4, 216 x 330 vs 139.7–215.9 wide; 148–355.6 long
Similarities
Duplex Printing: Automatic, Ethernet Connectivity: 1, Ink System: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Interfaces: USB, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Ethernet, Paper Size: A4
Frequently asked questions
The Brother MFC-T930W is the listed store product, but it is currently out of stock. Ask about availability or request a restock alert; do not treat this as an immediate-buy recommendation. The Epson L6490 is a reference only and is not sold here.
When you need the larger ADF (35 sheets vs 20 in T930-series documents), a single 250-sheet front cassette, a 2.4-inch touchscreen, or a faster fax modem (up to 33.6 kbps). Those figures do not make the L6490 available to buy here.
No. Epson Middle East lists a 35-sheet ADF. Brother Gulf lists a 20-sheet ADF on the T930 series. A row that paints Epson as flatbed-only versus Brother with ADF is a phantom difference in the differences block, not in this verdict.
No. That table value is wrong. The L6490 uses PrecisionCore. Brother does not use an Epson printhead. If an automatic FAQ still repeats the table value, ignore it; use each brand’s documents, not that table row.
The display name is MFC-T930W because the machine is a 4-in-1 with fax. The page slug stays brother-dcp-t930w-ink-tank-printer. Brother Gulf’s closest official listing for this series is MFC-T930DW. Do not adopt every DW spec before matching the listed device label.
No. Higher dpi does not prove better quality by itself. Decide on orderability after stock is confirmed, published colour speed, ADF capacity, trays, and the display. A blank cell does not mean “no”.