Choose ET-5880 if you need:
- Automatic Duplex Printing: Yes
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Epson ET-5880 & L5290
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models ET-5880 and L5290 within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | ET-5880 | L5290 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| General | ||
| Brand | Epson | Epson |
| Product Family | EcoTank | EcoTank |
| Canonical Model | ET-5880 | L5290 |
| Launch Year | 2020 year | 2021 year |
| Printer Type | Colour multifunction ink tank printer | Colour ink-tank multifunction |
| Functions | Print, Scan, Copy, Fax | Print, Scan, Copy, Fax |
| Colour Printing | Yes | Yes |
| Form Factor | Desktop | Desktop |
| Target Use | Workgroup | Home / Home office |
| Merged Regional Aliases | None in supplied list | No regional aliases merged |
| Print Technology | Inkjet (refillable ink tank) | Micro Piezo inkjet |
| Print Head | PrecisionCore printhead | Micro Piezo |
| Nozzle Configuration | 800 black nozzles; 800 nozzles per colour | 180 black; 59 per colour |
| Ink Colour Count | 4 colour | 4 colour |
| Ink Technology | DURABrite ET pigment ink | Dye |
| Maximum Print Resolution | 4800 x 1200 dpi | 5760 x 1440 dpi |
| ISO Black Speed | 25 ipm | 10 ipm |
| ISO Colour Speed | 25 ipm | 5 ipm |
| Draft Black Speed | — | 33 ppm |
| Draft Colour Speed | — | 15 ppm |
| First Page Out Colour | 5.5 sec | — |
| Borderless Printing | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum Borderless Size | A4 | 10 x 15 cm |
| 10x15 cm Photo Time | — | 27 sec |
| Minimum Droplet Size | 3.8 pl | 3 pl |
| Print Performance | ||
| First Page Out Black | 5.5 sec | — |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | 200-3300 page/month | — |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Automatic Duplex Printing | Yes | — |
| Maximum Paper Size | Legal | A4 / Legal |
| Standard Input Capacity | 250 sheet | 100 sheet |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 0 sheet | 0 sheet |
| Output Capacity | 125 sheet | 30 sheet |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | Contact Image Sensor (CIS) | CIS flatbed with ADF |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 2400 dpi | 1200 x 2400 dpi |
| ADF Capacity | 50 sheet | 30 sheet |
| Scan Copy Fax | ||
| Maximum Scan Size | A4 | A4 / Letter |
| Mono Scan Speed | 10 (flatbed) sec/page | 12 (flatbed) sec/page |
| Colour Scan Speed | 10 (flatbed) sec/page | 29 (flatbed) sec/page |
| Automatic Document Feeder | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Duplex Scanning | Yes | — |
| Copy Function | Yes | Yes |
| Colour Copy Speed | 10 ipm | 3.8 ipm |
| Fax Function | Yes | Yes |
| Copying | ||
| Black Copy Speed | 23 ipm | 7.7 ipm |
| Fax | ||
| Fax Modem Speed | 33.6 kbps | 33.6 kbps |
| Paper | ||
| Rear Feed Capacity | 50 sheet | 100 sheet |
| Front Cassette Count | 2 tray | 0 tray |
| Media Types | Plain paper; Envelopes | Plain, photo, envelopes |
| Media Weight Range | 64-255 g/m2 | 64-300 g/m2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes | Yes |
| Apple AirPrint | Yes | Yes |
| Mopria | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity Software | ||
| Mobile App | Epson Smart Panel | Epson Smart Panel |
| Operating Systems | Windows; macOS; Windows Server | Windows; macOS |
| Email or Cloud Print | Yes | Yes |
| Ink Operations | ||
| Ink Bottle Series | 113 | 103 |
| Replacement Black Yield | 7500 page | 4500 page |
| Replacement Colour Yield | 6000 page | 7500 page |
| Dimensions W x D x H | 425 x 500 x 350 mm | 375 x 347 x 237 mm |
| Operating Power | 19 W | 12 W |
| Display | Colour, touchscreen, 10,9 cm | 1.44-inch / 3.7 cm color LCD |
| User-replaceable Maintenance Box | Yes | — |
| Included Black Yield | — | 8100 page |
| Included Colour Yield | — | 6500 page |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Weight | 17.8 kg | 5 kg |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
What is the difference between ET-5880 and L5290?
ET-5880 and L5290 share specifications such as Functions (Print, Scan, Copy, Fax), Automatic Document Feeder (Yes), Wi-Fi (Yes), Brand (Epson).
The main differences: ISO Black Speed (ET-5880: 25 ipm, L5290: 10 ipm); ISO Colour Speed (ET-5880: 25 ipm, L5290: 5 ipm); Automatic Duplex Printing (ET-5880: Yes, L5290: —).
ET-5880 may suit users who need its differing values, while L5290 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.