Choose ET-8500 if you need:
- Automatic Duplex Printing: Yes
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Epson ET-8500 & L5290
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models ET-8500 and L5290 within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | ET-8500 | L5290 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| General | ||
| Brand | Epson | Epson |
| Product Family | EcoTank | EcoTank |
| Canonical Model | ET-8500 | L5290 |
| Launch Year | 2021 year | 2021 year |
| Printer Type | Colour multifunction ink tank printer | Colour ink-tank multifunction |
| Functions | Print, Scan, Copy | Print, Scan, Copy, Fax |
| Colour Printing | Yes | Yes |
| Form Factor | Desktop | Desktop |
| Target Use | Photo and creative | 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 | 6-colour inkjet printhead | Micro Piezo |
| Nozzle Configuration | 360 black nozzles; 180 nozzles per colour | 180 black; 59 per colour |
| Ink Colour Count | 6 colour | 4 colour |
| Ink Technology | Claria ET Premium | Dye |
| Maximum Print Resolution | 5760 x 1440 dpi | 5760 x 1440 dpi |
| ISO Black Speed | 16 ipm | 10 ipm |
| ISO Colour Speed | 12 ipm | 5 ipm |
| Draft Black Speed | — | 33 ppm |
| Draft Colour Speed | — | 15 ppm |
| Borderless Printing | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum Borderless Size | A4 | 10 x 15 cm |
| 10x15 cm Photo Time | 25 sec | 27 sec |
| Minimum Droplet Size | — | 3 pl |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Automatic Duplex Printing | Yes | — |
| Maximum Paper Size | A4 | A4 / Legal |
| Standard Input Capacity | — | 100 sheet |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 0 sheet | 0 sheet |
| Output Capacity | 50 sheet | 30 sheet |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | Contact Image Sensor (CIS) | CIS flatbed with ADF |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 1200 dpi | 1200 x 2400 dpi |
| ADF Capacity | — | 30 sheet |
| Scan Copy Fax | ||
| Maximum Scan Size | A4 | A4 / Letter |
| Mono Scan Speed | — | 12 (flatbed) sec/page |
| Colour Scan Speed | — | 29 (flatbed) sec/page |
| Automatic Document Feeder | — | Yes |
| Copy Function | Yes | Yes |
| Colour Copy Speed | 8 ipm | 3.8 ipm |
| Fax Function | — | Yes |
| Copying | ||
| Black Copy Speed | 15 ipm | 7.7 ipm |
| Fax | ||
| Fax Modem Speed | — | 33.6 kbps |
| Paper | ||
| Rear Feed Capacity | 50 sheet | 100 sheet |
| Front Cassette Count | 2 tray | 0 tray |
| Media Types | Plain paper; Envelopes; Photo paper | Plain, photo, envelopes |
| Media Weight Range | 64-300 g/m2 | 64-300 g/m2 |
| Automatic Opening Output Tray | Yes | — |
| 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 | 114 | 103 |
| Replacement Black Yield | 6700 page | 4500 page |
| Replacement Colour Yield | 6200 page | 7500 page |
| Dimensions W x D x H | 403 x 369 x 162 mm | 375 x 347 x 237 mm |
| Operating Power | 17 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 | 8.4 kg | 5 kg |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose L5290 if you need:
- Automatic Document Feeder: Yes
What is the difference between ET-8500 and L5290?
ET-8500 and L5290 share specifications such as Wi-Fi (Yes), Brand (Epson), Product Family (EcoTank), Launch Year (2021 year).
The main differences: Functions (ET-8500: Print, Scan, Copy, L5290: Print, Scan, Copy, Fax); ISO Black Speed (ET-8500: 16 ipm, L5290: 10 ipm); ISO Colour Speed (ET-8500: 12 ipm, L5290: 5 ipm); Automatic Duplex Printing (ET-8500: Yes, L5290: —).
ET-8500 may suit users who need its differing values, while L5290 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.