Choose L3310 if you need:
- Replacement colour ink yield of 7500 pages, versus 5000 pages on the other model.
- Supports a user-replaceable maintenance box; the other model does not.
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Epson L3310 & Brother DCP-T530DW
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models L3310 and DCP-T530DW within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | L3310 | DCP-T530DW |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| General | ||
| Brand | Epson | Brother |
| Product Family | EcoTank | InkBenefit Tank |
| Canonical Model | L3310 | DCP-T530DW |
| Launch Year | 2026 year | 2025 year |
| Printer Type | Colour ink-tank multifunction | Colour ink-tank multifunction |
| Functions | Print, Scan, Copy | Print, Scan, Copy |
| Colour Printing | Yes | Yes |
| Form Factor | Desktop | Desktop |
| Target Use | Home / Student | Home / Home office |
| Merged Regional Aliases | L3311; L3312; L3313; L3315; L3316 colour/channel variants | No regional aliases merged |
| Print Technology | Micro Piezo Heat-Free inkjet | Refillable ink-tank inkjet |
| Machine Life or Duty Cycle | 50000 pages / 1 year page | 30000 pages / 5 years page |
| Print Head | Micro Piezo | Brother piezo inkjet |
| Nozzle Configuration | 180 black; 59 per colour | — |
| Ink Colour Count | 4 colour | 4 colour |
| Ink Technology | Dye ink | Dye |
| Maximum Print Resolution | 5760 x 1440 dpi | 1200 x 6000 dpi |
| ISO Black Speed | 11 ipm | 16 ipm |
| ISO Colour Speed | 6 ipm | 9 ipm |
| Draft Black Speed | 33 ppm | 27 ppm |
| Draft Colour Speed | 15 ppm | 11 ppm |
| First Page Out Colour | 16 sec | 9.6 sec |
| Borderless Printing | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum Borderless Size | 10 x 15 cm | A4 |
| 10x15 cm Photo Time | 69 sec | — |
| Minimum Droplet Size | 3 pl | — |
| Print Performance | ||
| First Page Out Black | 10 sec | 6.2 sec |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | — | 1000 page/month |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Automatic Duplex Printing | — | Yes |
| Maximum Paper Size | A4 / Legal | A4 / Legal |
| Standard Input Capacity | 100 sheet | 150 sheet |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 0 sheet | 0 sheet |
| Output Capacity | 30 sheet | 50 sheet |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | CIS flatbed | CIS flatbed |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 1200 x 2400 dpi | 1200 x 2400 dpi |
| Scan Copy Fax | ||
| Maximum Scan Size | A4 / Letter | A4 / Letter |
| Mono Scan Speed | 12 sec (flatbed) sec/page | 3.35 (flatbed) sec/page |
| Colour Scan Speed | 29 sec (flatbed) sec/page | 4.38 (flatbed) sec/page |
| Copy Function | Yes | Yes |
| Colour Copy Speed | — | 3.5 ipm |
| Copying | ||
| Black Copy Speed | — | 11 ipm |
| Paper | ||
| Rear Feed Capacity | 100 sheet | 0 sheet |
| Front Cassette Count | 0 tray | 1 tray |
| Media Types | Plain, photo, envelopes | Plain, inkjet, glossy, recycled |
| Media Weight Range | 64-300 g/m2 | 64-300 g/m2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Direct | — | Yes |
| Apple AirPrint | — | Yes |
| Mopria | — | Yes |
| Connectivity Software | ||
| Mobile App | — | Brother Mobile Connect |
| Operating Systems | Windows; macOS | Windows; macOS; Linux; ChromeOS |
| Email or Cloud Print | — | Yes |
| Ink Operations | ||
| Ink Bottle Series | — | BTD100 |
| Replacement Black Yield | 4700 page | 7500 page |
| Replacement Colour Yield | 7500 page | 5000 page |
| Dimensions W x D x H | — | 390 x 343 x 148.5 mm |
| Operating Power | 12 W | — |
| Display | — | 1-line LCD, 16 characters |
| User-replaceable Maintenance Box | Yes | — |
| Included Black Yield | — | 7500 page |
| Included Colour Yield | — | 5000 page |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Weight | — | 7.2 kg |
Summary: Which Printer Should You Choose?
Choose DCP-T530DW if you need:
- ISO black print speed of 16 ipm, versus 11 ipm on the other model.
- Supports automatic duplex printing; the other model does not.
- Supports Wi-Fi; the other model does not.
- Replacement black ink yield of 7500 pages, versus 4700 pages on the other model.
What Is the Difference Between Epson EcoTank L3310 and Brother DCP-T530DW?
Both printers include colour printing, USB connectivity, and borderless printing. Their most relevant distinctions are ISO black print speed and automatic duplex printing.
DCP-T530DW has ISO black print speed of 16 ipm, versus 11 ipm on L3310. DCP-T530DW supports automatic duplex printing, whereas L3310 does not. DCP-T530DW supports Wi-Fi, whereas L3310 does not. DCP-T530DW has replacement black ink yield of 7500 pages, versus 4700 pages on L3310. L3310 has replacement colour ink yield of 7500 pages, versus 5000 pages on DCP-T530DW.
The paired specifications favour DCP-T530DW, particularly on ISO black print speed. The other model may fit better if its own strengths matter more to you. Consider the first model if replacement colour ink yield matters most; consider the second if ISO black print speed is the priority.
Frequently asked questions — Printpedia
DCP-T530DW has ISO black print speed of 16 ipm, versus 11 ipm on L3310. DCP-T530DW supports automatic duplex printing, whereas L3310 does not.
L3310 leads on replacement colour ink yield, while DCP-T530DW leads on ISO black print speed. Choose according to the feature you will use most.
Both list colour printing, USB connectivity, and borderless printing.
DCP-T530DW supports Wi-Fi, whereas L3310 does not.