Choose L6390 if you need:
- Automatic Duplex Printing: Yes
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Epson L6390 & L5290
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models L6390 and L5290 within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | L6390 | L5290 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| General | ||
| Brand | Epson | Epson |
| Product Family | EcoTank | EcoTank |
| Canonical Model | L6390 | L5290 |
| Launch Year | 2025 year | 2021 year |
| Printer Type | Colour ink-tank multifunction | Colour ink-tank multifunction |
| Functions | Print, Scan, Copy, Fax | Print, Scan, Copy, Fax |
| Colour Printing | Yes | Yes |
| Form Factor | Desktop | Desktop |
| Target Use | Home office / Small office | Home / Home office |
| Merged Regional Aliases | No regional aliases merged | No regional aliases merged |
| Print Technology | PrecisionCore Heat-Free inkjet | Micro Piezo inkjet |
| Machine Life or Duty Cycle | 100000 pages | — |
| Print Head | PrecisionCore | Micro Piezo |
| Nozzle Configuration | 400 black; 128 per colour | 180 black; 59 per colour |
| Ink Colour Count | 4 colour | 4 colour |
| Ink Technology | Pigment black + dye colour | Dye |
| Maximum Print Resolution | 4800 x 1200 dpi | 5760 x 1440 dpi |
| ISO Black Speed | 18 ipm | 10 ipm |
| ISO Colour Speed | 9 ipm | 5 ipm |
| Draft Black Speed | 35 ppm | 33 ppm |
| Draft Colour Speed | 23 ppm | 15 ppm |
| First Page Out Colour | 13.5 sec | — |
| Borderless Printing | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum Borderless Size | A4 | 10 x 15 cm |
| 10x15 cm Photo Time | 50 sec | 27 sec |
| Minimum Droplet Size | 3.3 pl | 3 pl |
| Print Performance | ||
| First Page Out Black | 8.5 sec | — |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | 1-4 users page/month | — |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Automatic Duplex Printing | Yes | — |
| Maximum Paper Size | A4 / Legal | A4 / Legal |
| Standard Input Capacity | 250 sheet | 100 sheet |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 0 sheet | 0 sheet |
| Output Capacity | 30 sheet | 30 sheet |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | CIS flatbed with ADF | CIS flatbed with ADF |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 1200 x 2400 dpi | 1200 x 2400 dpi |
| ADF Capacity | 30 sheet | 30 sheet |
| Scan Copy Fax | ||
| Maximum Scan Size | A4 / Letter | A4 / Letter |
| Mono Scan Speed | 5 ipm (ADF); 9 sec (flatbed) sec/page | 12 (flatbed) sec/page |
| Colour Scan Speed | 5 ipm (ADF); 21 sec (flatbed) sec/page | 29 (flatbed) sec/page |
| Automatic Document Feeder | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Duplex Scanning | Yes | — |
| Copy Function | Yes | Yes |
| Colour Copy Speed | 5.7 ipm | 3.8 ipm |
| Fax Function | Yes | Yes |
| Copying | ||
| Black Copy Speed | 11.5 ipm | 7.7 ipm |
| Fax | ||
| Fax Modem Speed | 33.6 kbps | 33.6 kbps |
| Paper | ||
| Rear Feed Capacity | 0 sheet | 100 sheet |
| Front Cassette Count | 1 tray | 0 tray |
| Media Types | Plain, photo, envelopes | Plain, photo, 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 | Yes |
| Connectivity Software | ||
| Mobile App | Epson Smart Panel | Epson Smart Panel |
| Operating Systems | Windows; macOS | Windows; macOS |
| Email or Cloud Print | Yes | Yes |
| Ink Operations | ||
| Ink Bottle Series | 001 | 103 |
| Replacement Black Yield | 8500 page | 4500 page |
| Replacement Colour Yield | 6500 page | 7500 page |
| Dimensions W x D x H | 375 x 347 x 240 mm | 375 x 347 x 237 mm |
| Operating Power | 15 W | 12 W |
| Display | 2.4" Colour LCD Touch Screen | 1.44-inch / 3.7 cm color LCD |
| User-replaceable Maintenance Box | Yes | — |
| Included Black Yield | 15100 page | 8100 page |
| Included Colour Yield | 5500 page | 6500 page |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Weight | 7.3 kg | 5 kg |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
What is the difference between L6390 and L5290?
L6390 and L5290 share specifications such as Functions (Print, Scan, Copy, Fax), Automatic Document Feeder (Yes), Wi-Fi (Yes), Brand (Epson).
The main differences: ISO Black Speed (L6390: 18 ipm, L5290: 10 ipm); ISO Colour Speed (L6390: 9 ipm, L5290: 5 ipm); Automatic Duplex Printing (L6390: Yes, L5290: —).
L6390 may suit users who need its differing values, while L5290 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.