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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models L6390 and MAXIFY GX1050 within the same category.
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | L6390 | MAXIFY GX1050 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| General | ||
| Brand | Epson | Canon |
| Product Family | EcoTank | MAXIFY MegaTank |
| Canonical Model | L6390 | MAXIFY GX1050 |
| Launch Year | 2025 year | 2023 year |
| Printer Type | Colour ink-tank multifunction | Colour ink-tank multifunction |
| Functions | Print, Scan, Copy, Fax | Print, Scan, Copy |
| Colour Printing | Yes | Yes |
| Form Factor | Desktop | Desktop |
| Target Use | Home office / Small office | Small business / Workgroup |
| Merged Regional Aliases | No regional aliases merged | Regional SKU suffixes merged |
| Print Technology | PrecisionCore Heat-Free inkjet | Refillable business ink-tank inkjet |
| Machine Life or Duty Cycle | 100000 pages | — |
| Print Head | PrecisionCore | Canon business inkjet head |
| Nozzle Configuration | 400 black; 128 per colour | — |
| Ink Colour Count | 4 colour | 4 colour |
| Ink Technology | Pigment black + dye colour | All-pigment inks |
| Maximum Print Resolution | 4800 x 1200 dpi | 600 x 1200 dpi |
| ISO Black Speed | 18 ipm | 15 ipm |
| ISO Colour Speed | 9 ipm | 10 ipm |
| Draft Black Speed | 35 ppm | — |
| Draft Colour Speed | 23 ppm | — |
| First Page Out Colour | 13.5 sec | — |
| Borderless Printing | Yes | — |
| Maximum Borderless Size | A4 | — |
| 10x15 cm Photo Time | 50 sec | — |
| Minimum Droplet Size | 3.3 pl | — |
| Print Performance | ||
| First Page Out Black | 8.5 sec | — |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | 1-4 users page/month | 300-2500 page/month |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Automatic Duplex Printing | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum Paper Size | A4 / Legal | A4 / Legal |
| Standard Input Capacity | 250 sheet | 250 sheet |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 0 sheet | 0 sheet |
| Output Capacity | 30 sheet | 100 sheet |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | CIS flatbed with ADF | CIS flatbed + ADF |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 1200 x 2400 dpi | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| ADF Capacity | 30 sheet | — |
| Scan Copy Fax | ||
| Maximum Scan Size | A4 / Letter | A4 / Legal via ADF |
| Mono Scan Speed | 5 ipm (ADF); 9 sec (flatbed) sec/page | — |
| Colour Scan Speed | 5 ipm (ADF); 21 sec (flatbed) sec/page | — |
| Automatic Document Feeder | Yes | — |
| Automatic Duplex Scanning | Yes | — |
| Copy Function | Yes | Yes |
| Colour Copy Speed | 5.7 ipm | — |
| Fax Function | Yes | — |
| Copying | ||
| Black Copy Speed | 11.5 ipm | — |
| Fax | ||
| Fax Modem Speed | 33.6 kbps | — |
| Paper | ||
| Rear Feed Capacity | 0 sheet | 0 sheet |
| Front Cassette Count | 1 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 |
| 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 | Canon PRINT |
| Operating Systems | Windows; macOS | Windows; macOS; ChromeOS; iOS; Android |
| Email or Cloud Print | Yes | Yes |
| Ink Operations | ||
| Ink Bottle Series | 001 | GI-56 |
| Replacement Black Yield | 8500 page | 6000 page |
| Replacement Colour Yield | 6500 page | 14000 page |
| Dimensions W x D x H | 375 x 347 x 240 mm | — |
| Operating Power | 15 W | — |
| Display | 2.4" Colour LCD Touch Screen | 6.9 cm colour touchscreen |
| User-replaceable Maintenance Box | Yes | Yes |
| Included Black Yield | 15100 page | — |
| Included Colour Yield | 5500 page | — |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Weight | 7.3 kg | — |
The L6390 and MAXIFY GX1050 share colour printing, automatic duplex printing, Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct. Their confirmed differences are set out below. These shared entries establish a common baseline and do not, by themselves, favour either model. The specific differences below can guide your choice by need.
L6390 supports automatic duplex scanning; MAXIFY GX1050 explicitly does not; L6390 supports fax; MAXIFY GX1050 explicitly does not; Black ISO print speed is 18 versus 15 ipm for L6390 and MAXIFY GX1050, respectively; Colour ISO print speed is 10 versus 9 ipm for MAXIFY GX1050 and L6390, respectively; Replacement colour ink yield is listed at 14000 versus 6500 pages for MAXIFY GX1050 and L6390.
The L6390 may suit a need for automatic two-sided scanning, while the MAXIFY GX1050 may suit someone prioritising faster colour ISO printing. Consider the actual functions, throughput, and paper format required. An entry supplied for just one model is insufficient to conclude that the other lacks the feature.
L6390 supports automatic duplex scanning; MAXIFY GX1050 explicitly does not; L6390 supports fax; MAXIFY GX1050 explicitly does not; Colour ISO print speed is 10 versus 9 ipm for MAXIFY GX1050 and L6390, respectively.
The L6390 may suit automatic two-sided scanning, whereas the MAXIFY GX1050 may suit faster colour ISO printing. The L6390 leads in the paired-specification score, but use still determines the right choice.
They share colour printing, automatic duplex printing, Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct. These specifications are equal in the supplied data and favour neither model.
Replacement black ink yield is listed at 8500 versus 6000 pages for L6390 and MAXIFY GX1050.
