Epson EcoTank L3250 All-in-One vs Epson EcoTank Pro ET-16650

Epson EcoTank L3250 A4 Wi-Fi All-in-One Ink Tank Printer

Copying

• Max Copies: 20
• Resolution: 600 x 600 dpi
• Speed (Black/Colour): 7.7 ipm / 3.8 ipm

Scanning

• Type: Flatbed CIS
• Resolution: 1200 x 2400 dpi
• Scan Area: 216 x 297 mm
• Colour Depth: 48-bit input, 24-bit output
• Speed (Black/Colour): 11 sec / 28 sec

Paper Handling

• Input Capacity: 100 sheets plain, 20 sheets glossy
• Output Capacity: 30 sheets plain, 20 sheets glossy
• Max Paper Size: 215.9 x 1200 mm
• Paper Sizes: Various, including A4, Legal, Envelopes

Mobile & Cloud

• Features: Epson iPrint, Email Print, Remote Print Driver, Smart Panel

OS Compatibility

• Windows: XP to 10, Server 2003 to 2019 (printing only for Server)
• Mac: OS X 10.6.8 or later

Noise Level

• Best Photo: 5.1 / 5.2 B(A), 38 / 39 dB(A)
• Default: 6.4 / 6.2 B(A), 50 / 48 dB(A)

Dimensions & Weight

• Size: 375 x 347 x 179 mm
• Weight: 3.9 kg

Consumables

• Black Ink Yield: 4,500 pages
• Cyan/Magenta/Yellow Yield: 7,500 pages (composite)

Electrical

• Voltage: AC 220-240 V
• Power (Operating/Sleep/Off/Standby): 12.0 W / 0.7 W / 0.2 W / 4.5 W

Interface

• USB: 2.0
• Network: Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct

Software

• Epson ScanSmart

Epson EcoTank L3250

Key Features:

• Heat-Free Technology: High-speed, low power printing.
• Design: Compact, integrated ink tank, spill-free refilling.
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct (up to 8 devices).
• Epson Connect:
  • iPrint: Print/scan from smart devices/cloud.
  • Email Print: Print via email.
  • Remote Print: Print from anywhere via PC.
  • Smart Panel: Control via mobile.
• Quality & Speed: 5760 dpi resolution, 10ipm (black), 5.0ipm (color), borderless photos up to 4R.
• Warranty: 2 years or 30,000 prints, includes printhead.

Epson Ecotank L3250 Review

Features

• Connectivity: High-speed USB, Wi-Fi6, Wi-Fi Direct®, Epson Smart Panel™ App, Epson Email Print®.
• Print Quality: 5760 x 1440 dpi, 4-color CMYK.
• Print Speed: ISO 7.7 ppm (black), 3.8 ppm (color); Draft 33 ppm (black), 15 ppm (color).
• Ink: Epson 103 Ink, yields up to 8100 pages (black), 6500 pages (color).
• Design: Compact, versatile paper handling, 100-page capacity.
• Software: Includes Epson Photo+, Epson ScanSmart; compatible with Windows and Mac.
• Copy/Scan: ISO copy speed 7.7 CPM (black), 3.8 CPM (color); 1200 x 2400 dpi scanner.
• Eco-Friendly: Refillable ink, supports third-party inks, reduces plastic waste.

Pros

• Cost-efficient ink system.
• High print quality.
• Versatile connectivity.
• Compact design.
• Mobile printing support.
• Eco-friendly.

Cons

• High initial cost.
• Limited color depth for scanning.
• Moderate copy speed.
• No Automatic Document Feeder (ADF).

Price

• Nigeria: ₦180,000.

The Epson ET-16650 is a wide-format wireless all-in-one printer that offers Cartridge-Free Printing with easy-to-fill supersized ink tanks. It uses pigment-based ink and delivers high-quality prints up to 13" x 19". The printer comes with enough ink to print up to 6,000 pages and has a 500-sheet front tray paper capacity. It also features a 4.3" color touchscreen and supports hands-free voice-activated printing. The printer is designed for use with pigment inks only and using dye inks may cause damage not covered by the warranty. There are no chips or "ink locks" on EcoTank printers, allowing for the use of different types of inks.