Choose L5590 if you need:
- Automatic Document Feeder: Yes
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Epson L5590 & ET-8550
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models L5590 and ET-8550 within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | L5590 | ET-8550 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| General | ||
| Brand | Epson | Epson |
| Product Family | EcoTank | EcoTank |
| Canonical Model | L5590 | ET-8550 |
| Launch Year | 2023 year | 2021 year |
| Printer Type | Colour ink-tank multifunction | Colour multifunction ink tank printer |
| Functions | Print, Scan, Copy, Fax | Print, Scan, Copy |
| Colour Printing | Yes | Yes |
| Form Factor | Desktop | Desktop |
| Target Use | Home office / Small office | Photo and creative |
| Merged Regional Aliases | ET-4810 regional equivalent; regional suffixes merged | None in supplied list |
| Print Technology | PrecisionCore Heat-Free inkjet | Inkjet (refillable ink tank) |
| Print Head | PrecisionCore | 6-colour inkjet printhead |
| Nozzle Configuration | 400 black; 128 per colour | 360 black nozzles; 180 nozzles per colour |
| Ink Colour Count | 4 colour | 6 colour |
| Ink Technology | Pigment black + dye colour | Claria ET Premium |
| Maximum Print Resolution | 4800 x 1200 dpi | 5760 x 1440 dpi |
| ISO Black Speed | 15 ipm | 16 ipm |
| ISO Colour Speed | 8 ipm | 12 ipm |
| Draft Black Speed | 33 ppm | — |
| Draft Colour Speed | 20 ppm | — |
| First Page Out Colour | 15 sec | — |
| Borderless Printing | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum Borderless Size | A4 | A3+ |
| 10x15 cm Photo Time | — | 25 sec |
| Minimum Droplet Size | 3.3 pl | — |
| Print Performance | ||
| First Page Out Black | 9 sec | — |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Automatic Duplex Printing | — | Yes |
| Maximum Paper Size | A4 / Legal | A3+ |
| Standard Input Capacity | 100 sheet | — |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 0 sheet | 0 sheet |
| Output Capacity | 30 sheet | 50 sheet |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | CIS flatbed | Contact Image Sensor (CIS) |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 1200 x 2400 dpi | 1200 dpi |
| ADF Capacity | 30 sheet | — |
| Scan Copy Fax | ||
| Maximum Scan Size | A4 / Letter | A4 |
| Automatic Document Feeder | Yes | — |
| Copy Function | Yes | Yes |
| Fax Function | Yes | — |
| Fax | ||
| Fax Modem Speed | 33.6 kbps | — |
| Paper | ||
| Rear Feed Capacity | 100 sheet | 50 sheet |
| Front Cassette Count | 0 tray | 2 tray |
| Media Types | Plain, photo, envelopes | Plain paper; Envelopes; Photo paper |
| Media Weight Range | 64-300 g/m2 | 64-300 g/m2 |
| Automatic Opening Output Tray | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes | Yes |
| Apple AirPrint | Yes | Yes |
| Mopria | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity Software | ||
| Mobile App | Epson Smart Panel | Epson Smart Panel |
| Operating Systems | Windows; macOS | Windows; macOS; Windows Server |
| Email or Cloud Print | Yes | Yes |
| Ink Operations | ||
| Ink Bottle Series | 103 / regional equivalent | 114 |
| Replacement Black Yield | 4300 page | 6700 page |
| Replacement Colour Yield | 7300 page | 6200 page |
| Dimensions W x D x H | 375 x 347 x 237 mm | 523 x 379 x 169 mm |
| Operating Power | 12 W | 17 W |
| Display | 3.7 cm colour LCD | Colour, touchscreen, 10,9 cm |
| User-replaceable Maintenance Box | Yes | Yes |
| Included Black Yield | 8100 page | — |
| Included Colour Yield | 6500 page | — |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Weight | 5.2 kg | 11.1 kg |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose ET-8550 if you need:
- Automatic Duplex Printing: Yes
What is the difference between L5590 and ET-8550?
L5590 and ET-8550 share specifications such as Wi-Fi (Yes), Brand (Epson), Product Family (EcoTank), Colour Printing (Yes).
The main differences: Functions (L5590: Print, Scan, Copy, Fax, ET-8550: Print, Scan, Copy); ISO Black Speed (L5590: 15 ipm, ET-8550: 16 ipm); ISO Colour Speed (L5590: 8 ipm, ET-8550: 12 ipm); Automatic Duplex Printing (L5590: —, ET-8550: Yes).
L5590 may suit users who need its differing values, while ET-8550 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.