Choose ET-2856 if you need:
- ISO Colour Speed: 5 ipm
- Automatic Duplex Printing: Yes
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Epson ET-M1120 & ET-2856
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models ET-M1120 and ET-2856 within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | ET-M1120 | ET-2856 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| General | ||
| Brand | Epson | Epson |
| Product Family | EcoTank | EcoTank |
| Canonical Model | ET-M1120 | ET-2856 |
| Launch Year | 2018 year | 2021 year |
| Printer Type | Monochrome single-function ink tank printer | Colour multifunction ink tank printer |
| Functions | Print, Scan, Copy | |
| Colour Printing | — | Yes |
| Form Factor | Desktop | Desktop |
| Target Use | Home office and workgroup | Home and personal |
| Merged Regional Aliases | None in supplied list | None in supplied list |
| Print Technology | Inkjet (refillable ink tank) | Inkjet (refillable ink tank) |
| Machine Life or Duty Cycle | 15000 page | — |
| Print Head | Epson Micro Piezo printhead | Epson Micro Piezo printhead |
| Nozzle Configuration | 180 black nozzles | 180 black nozzles; 59 nozzles per colour |
| Ink Colour Count | 1 colour | 4 colour |
| Ink Technology | Pigment ink | Pigment black and dye colour inks |
| Maximum Print Resolution | 1440 x 720 dpi | 5760 x 1440 dpi |
| ISO Black Speed | 15 ipm | 10.5 ipm |
| ISO Colour Speed | — | 5 ipm |
| First Page Out Colour | — | 16 sec |
| Borderless Printing | — | Yes |
| Maximum Borderless Size | — | A4 |
| Minimum Droplet Size | 3 pl | — |
| Print Performance | ||
| First Page Out Black | 8 sec | 10 sec |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Automatic Duplex Printing | — | Yes |
| Maximum Paper Size | Legal | A4 |
| Standard Input Capacity | 150 sheet | 100 sheet |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 0 sheet | 0 sheet |
| Output Capacity | 30 sheet | 30 sheet |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | — | Contact Image Sensor (CIS) |
| Optical Scan Resolution | — | 1200 dpi |
| Scan Copy Fax | ||
| Maximum Scan Size | — | A4 |
| Mono Scan Speed | — | 11 (flatbed) sec/page |
| Colour Scan Speed | — | 28 (flatbed) sec/page |
| Copy Function | — | Yes |
| Paper | ||
| Rear Feed Capacity | 0 sheet | 100 sheet |
| Front Cassette Count | 1 tray | 0 tray |
| Media Types | Plain paper; Envelopes | Plain paper; Envelopes; Photo paper |
| Media Weight Range | 64-90 g/m2 | 64-300 g/m2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes | Yes |
| Apple AirPrint | — | Yes |
| Mopria | — | Yes |
| Connectivity Software | ||
| Mobile App | Epson iPrint | Epson Smart Panel |
| Operating Systems | Windows; Windows Server | Windows; macOS; Windows Server |
| Email or Cloud Print | Yes | Yes |
| Ink Operations | ||
| Ink Bottle Series | 111 | 102 |
| Replacement Black Yield | 6000 page | 7500 page |
| Replacement Colour Yield | — | 6000 page |
| Dimensions W x D x H | 375 x 267 x 161 mm | 375 x 347 x 187 mm |
| Operating Power | 14 W | 12 W |
| Display | — | Colour, 3,7 cm |
| Included Black Yield | 5000 page | 14000 page |
| Included Colour Yield | — | 5200 page |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Weight | 3.5 kg | 5.4 kg |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
What is the difference between ET-M1120 and ET-2856?
ET-M1120 and ET-2856 share specifications such as Wi-Fi (Yes), Brand (Epson), Product Family (EcoTank), Form Factor (Desktop).
The main differences: Functions (ET-M1120: Print, ET-2856: Print, Scan, Copy); ISO Black Speed (ET-M1120: 15 ipm, ET-2856: 10.5 ipm); Automatic Duplex Printing (ET-M1120: —, ET-2856: Yes).
ET-M1120 may suit users who need its differing values, while ET-2856 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.