Choose L6390 if you need:
- fax capability
- ISO black print speed of 18 versus 15 ipm
- ISO colour print speed of 9 versus 8 ipm
- an automatic document feeder that the other lacks
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Epson L6390 & ET-3700
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models L6390 and ET-3700 within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | L6390 | ET-3700 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| General | ||
| Brand | Epson | Epson |
| Product Family | EcoTank | EcoTank |
| Canonical Model | L6390 | ET-3700 |
| Launch Year | 2025 year | 2017 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 | Home office and workgroup |
| Merged Regional Aliases | No regional aliases merged | None in supplied list |
| Print Technology | PrecisionCore Heat-Free inkjet | Inkjet (refillable ink tank) |
| Machine Life or Duty Cycle | 100000 pages | — |
| Print Head | PrecisionCore | PrecisionCore printhead |
| Nozzle Configuration | 400 black; 128 per colour | 400 black nozzles; 128 nozzles per colour |
| Ink Colour Count | 4 colour | 4 colour |
| Ink Technology | Pigment black + dye colour | Pigment black and dye colour inks |
| Maximum Print Resolution | 4800 x 1200 dpi | 4800 x 1200 dpi |
| ISO Black Speed | 18 ipm | 15 ipm |
| ISO Colour Speed | 9 ipm | 8 ipm |
| Draft Black Speed | 35 ppm | — |
| Draft Colour Speed | 23 ppm | — |
| First Page Out Colour | 13.5 sec | 15 sec |
| Borderless Printing | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum Borderless Size | A4 | A4 |
| 10x15 cm Photo Time | 50 sec | — |
| Minimum Droplet Size | 3.3 pl | 3.3 pl |
| Print Performance | ||
| First Page Out Black | 8.5 sec | 9 sec |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | 1-4 users page/month | — |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Automatic Duplex Printing | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum Paper Size | A4 / Legal | Legal |
| Standard Input Capacity | 250 sheet | 150 sheet |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 0 sheet | 0 sheet |
| Output Capacity | 30 sheet | 30 sheet |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | CIS flatbed with ADF | 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 |
| 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 paper; Envelopes |
| 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 | — |
| Connectivity Software | ||
| Mobile App | Epson Smart Panel | Epson iPrint |
| Operating Systems | Windows; macOS | Windows; macOS |
| Email or Cloud Print | Yes | Yes |
| Ink Operations | ||
| Ink Bottle Series | 001 | 102 |
| Replacement Black Yield | 8500 page | 7500 page |
| Replacement Colour Yield | 6500 page | 6000 page |
| Dimensions W x D x H | 375 x 347 x 240 mm | 375 x 347 x 187 mm |
| Operating Power | 15 W | 12 W |
| Display | 2.4" Colour LCD Touch Screen | Colour, 6,1 cm |
| User-replaceable Maintenance Box | Yes | Yes |
| Included Black Yield | 15100 page | 14000 page |
| Included Colour Yield | 5500 page | 11200 page |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Weight | 7.3 kg | 5.8 kg |
Summary: Which Printer Should You Choose?
Choose ET-3700 if you need:
- weight of 5.8 versus 7.3 kg
- included colour ink yield of 11200 versus 5500 pages
- operating power of 12 versus 15 W
What Is the Difference Between Epson L6390 and Epson ET-3700?
Both models offer printing with refillable ink tanks, colour printing, scanning and copying. These shared features show what either printer can do, but they do not favour one model by themselves. To choose, match the confirmed differences below to the work you actually print and consider the functions or measurements that differ between them.
L6390 offers fax capability; ISO black print speed of 18 versus 15 ipm; ET-3700 offers included colour ink yield of 11200 versus 5500 pages; weight of 5.8 versus 7.3 kg. The practical value of each difference depends on the documents, paper volume and connection options you need.
Choose L6390 when its listed strengths match your needs, or ET-3700 when its different strengths matter more. Consider the tasks you will perform most often before deciding. On the confirmed differences, L6390 leads overall; the other may suit you better if its listed strengths matter more.
Frequently asked questions — Printpedia
L6390: fax capability; ISO black print speed of 18 versus 15 ipm. ET-3700: weight of 5.8 versus 7.3 kg; included colour ink yield of 11200 versus 5500 pages.
Choose L6390 if you prioritize fax capability; choose ET-3700 if you prioritize weight of 5.8 versus 7.3 kg. On the confirmed differences, L6390 leads overall; the other may suit you better if its listed strengths matter more.
Both provide printing with refillable ink tanks, colour printing, scanning and copying. Each of these capabilities is listed for both printers.
The comparable values favour L6390 here: ISO colour print speed of 9 versus 8 ipm. This one distinction does not determine every use case.