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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare Epson L1310 & Canon MAXIFY GX1050⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models L1310 and MAXIFY GX1050 within the same category.

Borderless Printing ⁦Epson EcoTank L1310⁩

⁦L1310⁩

Epson

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Best Overall ⁦Canon MAXIFY GX1050⁩

⁦MAXIFY GX1050⁩

Canon

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦L1310⁩ ⁦MAXIFY GX1050⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
General
Brand Epson Canon
Product Family EcoTank MAXIFY MegaTank
Canonical Model ⁦L1310⁩ ⁦MAXIFY GX1050⁩
Launch Year ⁦2026 year⁩ ⁦2023 year⁩
Printer Type Colour ink-tank printer Colour ink-tank multifunction
Functions Print Print, Scan, Copy
Colour Printing Yes Yes
Form Factor Desktop Desktop
Target Use Home / Student Small business / Workgroup
Merged Regional Aliases None documented Regional SKU suffixes merged
Print Technology Micro Piezo Heat-Free inkjet Refillable business ink-tank inkjet
Machine Life or Duty Cycle ⁦50000 pages / 1 year page⁩ —
Print
Print Head Micro Piezo Canon business inkjet head
Nozzle Configuration ⁦180 black; 59 per colour⁩ —
Ink Colour Count ⁦4 colour⁩ ⁦4 colour⁩
Ink Technology Dye ink All-pigment inks
Maximum Print Resolution ⁦5760 x 1440 dpi⁩ ⁦600 x 1200 dpi⁩
ISO Black Speed ⁦11 ipm⁩ ⁦15 ipm⁩
ISO Colour Speed ⁦6 ipm⁩ ⁦10 ipm⁩
Draft Black Speed ⁦33 ppm⁩ —
Draft Colour Speed ⁦15 ppm⁩ —
First Page Out Colour ⁦16 sec⁩ —
Borderless Printing Yes —
Maximum Borderless Size ⁦10 x 15 cm⁩ —
10x15 cm Photo Time ⁦69 sec⁩ —
Minimum Droplet Size ⁦3 pl⁩ —
Print Performance
First Page Out Black ⁦10 sec⁩ —
Recommended Monthly Volume — ⁦300-2500 page/month⁩
Paper & Printing
Automatic Duplex Printing — Yes
Maximum Paper Size ⁦A4 / Legal⁩ ⁦A4 / Legal⁩
Standard Input Capacity ⁦100 sheet⁩ ⁦250 sheet⁩
Multipurpose Tray Capacity ⁦0 sheet⁩ ⁦0 sheet⁩
Output Capacity ⁦30 sheet⁩ ⁦100 sheet⁩
Scanning
Scanner Type — CIS flatbed + ADF
Optical Scan Resolution — ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩
Scan Copy Fax
Maximum Scan Size — ⁦A4 / Legal via ADF⁩
Copy Function — Yes
Paper
Rear Feed Capacity ⁦100 sheet⁩ ⁦0 sheet⁩
Front Cassette Count ⁦0 tray⁩ ⁦1 tray⁩
Media Types Plain, photo, envelopes Plain, glossy, semi-gloss, matte, envelopes
Media Weight Range ⁦64-300 g/m2⁩ ⁦64-275 g/m2⁩
Connectivity
USB Yes Yes
Ethernet — Yes
Wi-Fi — Yes
Wi-Fi Direct — Yes
Apple AirPrint — Yes
Mopria — Yes
Connectivity Software
Mobile App — Canon PRINT
Operating Systems Windows; macOS Windows; macOS; ChromeOS; iOS; Android
Email or Cloud Print — Yes
Ink Operations
Ink Bottle Series — ⁦GI-56⁩
Replacement Black Yield ⁦4700 page⁩ ⁦6000 page⁩
Replacement Colour Yield ⁦7500 page⁩ ⁦14000 page⁩
Operating Power ⁦12 W⁩ —
Display — ⁦6.9 cm colour touchscreen⁩
User-replaceable Maintenance Box Yes Yes

Summary: Which Printer Should You Choose?

Choose L1310 if you need:

  • borderless printing, absent on the other model
  • rear feed capacity of 100 versus 0 sheets
  • maximum print resolution of 5760 x 1440 versus 600 x 1200 dpi

Choose GX1050 if you need:

  • printing, scanning and copying, while the other only prints
  • automatic two-sided printing, absent on the other model
  • ISO black print speed of 15 versus 11 ipm
  • ISO colour print speed of 10 versus 6 ipm

Both printers produce colour prints from refillable ink tanks. For day-to-day use, the difference is more specific: L1310 offers borderless printing, absent on the other model, while GX1050 offers printing, scanning and copying, while the other only prints. Match these capabilities to the documents, volume and workflow you expect.

On the confirmed differences, GX1050 leads overall; the other may suit you better if its listed strengths matter more.

What Is the Difference Between Epson EcoTank L1310 and Canon MAXIFY GX1050?

Both models offer printing with refillable ink tanks, colour printing, USB connectivity. These shared features show what either printer can do, but they do not favour one model by themselves. To choose, match the confirmed differences below to the work you actually print and consider the functions or measurements that differ between them.

GX1050 offers printing, scanning and copying, while the other only prints; automatic two-sided printing, absent on the other model; L1310 offers borderless printing, absent on the other model; rear feed capacity of 100 versus 0 sheets. The practical value of each difference depends on the documents, paper volume and connection options you need.

Choose L1310 when its listed strengths match your needs, or GX1050 when its different strengths matter more. Consider the tasks you will perform most often before deciding. On the confirmed differences, GX1050 leads overall; the other may suit you better if its listed strengths matter more.

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