Choose DCP-T530DW if you need:
- Automatic Duplex Printing: Yes
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Brother DCP-T530DW & Epson L5290
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models DCP-T530DW and L5290 within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | DCP-T530DW | L5290 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| General | ||
| Brand | Brother | Epson |
| Product Family | InkBenefit Tank | EcoTank |
| Canonical Model | DCP-T530DW | L5290 |
| Launch Year | 2025 year | 2021 year |
| Printer Type | Colour ink-tank multifunction | Colour ink-tank multifunction |
| Functions | Print, Scan, Copy | Print, Scan, Copy, Fax |
| Colour Printing | Yes | Yes |
| Form Factor | Desktop | Desktop |
| Target Use | Home / Home office | Home / Home office |
| Merged Regional Aliases | No regional aliases merged | No regional aliases merged |
| Print Technology | Refillable ink-tank inkjet | Micro Piezo inkjet |
| Machine Life or Duty Cycle | 30000 pages / 5 years page | — |
| Print Head | Brother piezo inkjet | Micro Piezo |
| Nozzle Configuration | — | 180 black; 59 per colour |
| Ink Colour Count | 4 colour | 4 colour |
| Ink Technology | Dye | Dye |
| Maximum Print Resolution | 1200 x 6000 dpi | 5760 x 1440 dpi |
| ISO Black Speed | 16 ipm | 10 ipm |
| ISO Colour Speed | 9 ipm | 5 ipm |
| Draft Black Speed | 27 ppm | 33 ppm |
| Draft Colour Speed | 11 ppm | 15 ppm |
| First Page Out Colour | 9.6 sec | — |
| Borderless Printing | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum Borderless Size | A4 | 10 x 15 cm |
| 10x15 cm Photo Time | — | 27 sec |
| Minimum Droplet Size | — | 3 pl |
| Print Performance | ||
| First Page Out Black | 6.2 sec | — |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | 1000 page/month | — |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Automatic Duplex Printing | Yes | — |
| Maximum Paper Size | A4 / Legal | A4 / Legal |
| Standard Input Capacity | 150 sheet | 100 sheet |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 0 sheet | 0 sheet |
| Output Capacity | 50 sheet | 30 sheet |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | CIS flatbed | CIS flatbed with ADF |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 1200 x 2400 dpi | 1200 x 2400 dpi |
| ADF Capacity | — | 30 sheet |
| Scan Copy Fax | ||
| Maximum Scan Size | A4 / Letter | A4 / Letter |
| Mono Scan Speed | 3.35 (flatbed) sec/page | 12 (flatbed) sec/page |
| Colour Scan Speed | 4.38 (flatbed) sec/page | 29 (flatbed) sec/page |
| Automatic Document Feeder | — | Yes |
| Copy Function | Yes | Yes |
| Colour Copy Speed | 3.5 ipm | 3.8 ipm |
| Fax Function | — | Yes |
| Copying | ||
| Black Copy Speed | 11 ipm | 7.7 ipm |
| Fax | ||
| Fax Modem Speed | — | 33.6 kbps |
| Paper | ||
| Rear Feed Capacity | 0 sheet | 100 sheet |
| Front Cassette Count | 1 tray | 0 tray |
| Media Types | Plain, inkjet, glossy, recycled | Plain, photo, envelopes |
| Media Weight Range | 64-300 g/m2 | 64-300 g/m2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes | Yes |
| Apple AirPrint | Yes | Yes |
| Mopria | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity Software | ||
| Mobile App | Brother Mobile Connect | Epson Smart Panel |
| Operating Systems | Windows; macOS; Linux; ChromeOS | Windows; macOS |
| Email or Cloud Print | Yes | Yes |
| Ink Operations | ||
| Ink Bottle Series | BTD100 | 103 |
| Replacement Black Yield | 7500 page | 4500 page |
| Replacement Colour Yield | 5000 page | 7500 page |
| Dimensions W x D x H | 390 x 343 x 148.5 mm | 375 x 347 x 237 mm |
| Operating Power | — | 12 W |
| Display | 1-line LCD, 16 characters | 1.44-inch / 3.7 cm color LCD |
| Included Black Yield | 7500 page | 8100 page |
| Included Colour Yield | 5000 page | 6500 page |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Weight | 7.2 kg | 5 kg |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose L5290 if you need:
- Automatic Document Feeder: Yes
What is the difference between DCP-T530DW and L5290?
DCP-T530DW and L5290 share specifications such as Wi-Fi (Yes), Printer Type (Colour ink-tank multifunction), Colour Printing (Yes), Form Factor (Desktop).
The main differences: Functions (DCP-T530DW: Print, Scan, Copy, L5290: Print, Scan, Copy, Fax); ISO Black Speed (DCP-T530DW: 16 ipm, L5290: 10 ipm); ISO Colour Speed (DCP-T530DW: 9 ipm, L5290: 5 ipm); Automatic Duplex Printing (DCP-T530DW: Yes, L5290: —).
DCP-T530DW may suit users who need its differing values, while L5290 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.