Choose L5290 if you need:
- ISO Colour Speed: 5 ipm
- Automatic Document Feeder: Yes
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Epson ET-M2120 & L5290
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models ET-M2120 and L5290 within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | ET-M2120 | L5290 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| General | ||
| Brand | Epson | Epson |
| Product Family | EcoTank | EcoTank |
| Canonical Model | ET-M2120 | L5290 |
| Launch Year | 2019 year | 2021 year |
| Printer Type | Monochrome multifunction ink tank printer | Colour ink-tank multifunction |
| Functions | Print, Scan, Copy | Print, Scan, Copy, Fax |
| Colour Printing | — | Yes |
| Form Factor | Desktop | Desktop |
| Target Use | Home office and workgroup | Home / Home office |
| Merged Regional Aliases | None in supplied list | No regional aliases merged |
| Print Technology | Inkjet (refillable ink tank) | Micro Piezo inkjet |
| Machine Life or Duty Cycle | 15000 page | — |
| Print Head | Epson Micro Piezo printhead | Micro Piezo |
| Nozzle Configuration | 180 black nozzles | 180 black; 59 per colour |
| Ink Colour Count | 1 colour | 4 colour |
| Ink Technology | Pigment ink | Dye |
| Maximum Print Resolution | 1440 x 720 dpi | 5760 x 1440 dpi |
| ISO Black Speed | 15 ipm | 10 ipm |
| ISO Colour Speed | — | 5 ipm |
| Draft Black Speed | — | 33 ppm |
| Draft Colour Speed | — | 15 ppm |
| Borderless Printing | — | Yes |
| Maximum Borderless Size | — | 10 x 15 cm |
| 10x15 cm Photo Time | — | 27 sec |
| Minimum Droplet Size | 3 pl | 3 pl |
| Print Performance | ||
| First Page Out Black | 8 sec | — |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | Legal | A4 / Legal |
| 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) | CIS flatbed with ADF |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 2400 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 | 12 (flatbed) sec/page |
| Colour Scan Speed | 28 (flatbed) sec/page | 29 (flatbed) sec/page |
| Automatic Document Feeder | — | Yes |
| Copy Function | Yes | Yes |
| Colour Copy Speed | — | 3.8 ipm |
| Fax Function | — | Yes |
| Copying | ||
| Black Copy Speed | — | 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 paper; Envelopes | Plain, photo, envelopes |
| Media Weight Range | 64-90 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 | Epson iPrint | Epson Smart Panel |
| Operating Systems | Windows; macOS; Windows Server | Windows; macOS |
| Email or Cloud Print | Yes | Yes |
| Ink Operations | ||
| Ink Bottle Series | 111 | 103 |
| Replacement Black Yield | 6000 page | 4500 page |
| Replacement Colour Yield | — | 7500 page |
| Dimensions W x D x H | 375 x 318 x 200 mm | 375 x 347 x 237 mm |
| Operating Power | 15 W | 12 W |
| Display | Colour, 3,7 cm | 1.44-inch / 3.7 cm color LCD |
| Included Black Yield | 5000 page | 8100 page |
| Included Colour Yield | — | 6500 page |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Weight | 5 kg | 5 kg |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
What is the difference between ET-M2120 and L5290?
ET-M2120 and L5290 share specifications such as Wi-Fi (Yes), Brand (Epson), Product Family (EcoTank), Form Factor (Desktop).
The main differences: Functions (ET-M2120: Print, Scan, Copy, L5290: Print, Scan, Copy, Fax); ISO Black Speed (ET-M2120: 15 ipm, L5290: 10 ipm); Automatic Document Feeder (ET-M2120: —, L5290: Yes).
ET-M2120 may suit users who need its differing values, while L5290 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.