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- Wi-Fi: Yes
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Epson L3550 & HP Smart Tank 520
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models L3550 and Smart Tank 520 within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | L3550 | Smart Tank 520 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| General | ||
| Brand | Epson | HP |
| Product Family | EcoTank | Smart Tank |
| Canonical Model | L3550 | Smart Tank 520 |
| Launch Year | 2023 year | 2023 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 | ET-2830 regional equivalent; regional suffixes merged | Smart Tank 520 series regional-channel suffixes merged |
| Print Technology | PrecisionCore Heat-Free inkjet | HP Thermal Inkjet refillable tank |
| Machine Life or Duty Cycle | — | 3000 pages/month page |
| Print Head | PrecisionCore | HP Thermal Inkjet |
| Nozzle Configuration | 400 black; 128 per colour | — |
| Ink Colour Count | 4 colour | 4 colour |
| Ink Technology | Pigment black + dye colour | Pigment black + dye colour |
| Maximum Print Resolution | 4800 x 1200 dpi | 4800 x 1200 optimized colour; 1200 x 1200 black dpi |
| ISO Black Speed | 15 ipm | 12 ipm |
| ISO Colour Speed | 8 ipm | 5 ipm |
| Draft Black Speed | 33 ppm | 22 ppm |
| Draft Colour Speed | 20 ppm | 16 ppm |
| First Page Out Colour | 15 sec | — |
| Borderless Printing | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum Borderless Size | A4 | A4 / Letter |
| Minimum Droplet Size | 3.3 pl | — |
| Print Performance | ||
| First Page Out Black | 9 sec | — |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | — | 400-800 page/month |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | A4 / Legal | A4 / Legal |
| Standard Input Capacity | 100 sheet | 100 sheet |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 0 sheet | 0 sheet |
| Output Capacity | 30 sheet | 30 sheet |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | CIS flatbed | CIS flatbed |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 1200 x 2400 dpi | 1200 dpi |
| Scan Copy Fax | ||
| Maximum Scan Size | A4 / Letter | A4 / Letter |
| Copy Function | Yes | Yes |
| Paper | ||
| Rear Feed Capacity | 100 sheet | 100 sheet |
| Front Cassette Count | 0 tray | 0 tray |
| Media Types | Plain, photo, envelopes | Plain, photo, brochure, envelopes |
| Media Weight Range | 64-300 g/m2 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | — |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes | — |
| Apple AirPrint | Yes | — |
| Mopria | Yes | — |
| Connectivity Software | ||
| Mobile App | Epson Smart Panel | — |
| Operating Systems | Windows; macOS | Windows; ChromeOS |
| Email or Cloud Print | Yes | — |
| Ink Operations | ||
| Ink Bottle Series | 103 / regional equivalent | HP GT53 / GT53XL black; GT52 colour |
| Replacement Black Yield | 4300 page | 6000 page |
| Replacement Colour Yield | 7300 page | 8000 page |
| Dimensions W x D x H | 375 x 347 x 179 mm | — |
| Operating Power | 12 W | — |
| Display | — | 1 inch icon LCD |
| User-replaceable Maintenance Box | Yes | — |
| Included Black Yield | 8100 page | — |
| Included Colour Yield | 6500 page | — |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Weight | 4.1 kg | — |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
What is the difference between L3550 and Smart Tank 520?
L3550 and Smart Tank 520 share specifications such as Functions (Print, Scan, Copy), Launch Year (2023 year), Printer Type (Colour ink-tank multifunction), Colour Printing (Yes).
The main differences: ISO Black Speed (L3550: 15 ipm, Smart Tank 520: 12 ipm); ISO Colour Speed (L3550: 8 ipm, Smart Tank 520: 5 ipm); Wi-Fi (L3550: Yes, Smart Tank 520: —).
L3550 may suit users who need its differing values, while Smart Tank 520 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.