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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models L3350 and DCP-T230 within the same category.
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | L3350 | DCP-T230 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| General | ||
| Brand | Epson | Brother |
| Product Family | EcoTank | InkBenefit Tank |
| Canonical Model | L3350 | DCP-T230 |
| 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 / Home office | Home / Home office |
| Merged Regional Aliases | No regional aliases merged | No regional aliases merged |
| Print Technology | Micro Piezo inkjet | Refillable ink-tank inkjet |
| Machine Life or Duty Cycle | 50000 pages | 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 | 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 | 14.49 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 | 9.74 sec | 6.2 sec |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | 800-5000 page/month | 1000 page/month |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| 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 | 11 (flatbed) sec/page | 3.35 (flatbed) sec/page |
| Colour Scan Speed | 28 (flatbed) sec/page | 4.38 (flatbed) sec/page |
| Copy Function | Yes | Yes |
| Colour Copy Speed | 4 ipm | 3.5 ipm |
| Copying | ||
| Black Copy Speed | 8.7 ipm | 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 | — |
| Connectivity Software | ||
| Mobile App | Epson Smart Panel | Brother iPrint&Scan |
| Operating Systems | Windows; macOS | Windows; Linux |
| Email or Cloud Print | Yes | — |
| Ink Operations | ||
| Ink Bottle Series | 103 | BTD100 |
| Replacement Black Yield | 4700 page | 7500 page |
| Replacement Colour Yield | 7500 page | 5000 page |
| Dimensions W x D x H | 361 x 317 x 162 mm | 390 x 343 x 148.5 mm |
| Operating Power | 12 W | — |
| Display | — | LED indicators |
| User-replaceable Maintenance Box | Yes | — |
| Included Black Yield | 3600 page | 7500 page |
| Included Colour Yield | 6500 page | 5000 page |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Weight | 4.2 kg | 6.3 kg |
Both printers include colour printing, USB connectivity, and borderless printing. Their most relevant distinctions are ISO black print speed and black copy speed.
DCP-T230 has ISO black print speed of 16 ipm, versus 11 ipm on L3350. DCP-T230 has black copy speed of 11 ipm, versus 8.7 ipm on L3350. L3350 supports Wi-Fi, whereas DCP-T230 does not. DCP-T230 has replacement black ink yield of 7500 pages, versus 4700 pages on L3350. L3350 has replacement colour ink yield of 7500 pages, versus 5000 pages on DCP-T230.
The paired specifications favour DCP-T230, 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 Wi-Fi matters most; consider the second if ISO black print speed is the priority.
DCP-T230 has ISO black print speed of 16 ipm, versus 11 ipm on L3350. DCP-T230 has black copy speed of 11 ipm, versus 8.7 ipm on L3350.
L3350 leads on Wi-Fi, while DCP-T230 leads on ISO black print speed. Choose according to the feature you will use most.
Both list colour printing, USB connectivity, and borderless printing.
L3350 supports Wi-Fi, whereas DCP-T230 does not.
