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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Epson L8050 & ET-2911
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models L8050 and ET-2911 within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | L8050 | ET-2911 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| General | ||
| Brand | Epson | Epson |
| Product Family | EcoTank Photo | EcoTank |
| Canonical Model | L8050 | ET-2911 |
| Launch Year | 2023 year | — |
| Printer Type | Colour photo ink-tank printer | Colour multifunction ink tank printer |
| Functions | Print, Scan, Copy | |
| Colour Printing | Yes | Yes |
| Form Factor | Desktop | Desktop |
| Target Use | Photo / Creative | Home and personal |
| Merged Regional Aliases | No regional aliases merged | ET-2911; ET-2915 |
| Print Technology | Micro Piezo inkjet | Inkjet (refillable ink tank) |
| Print Head | Micro Piezo | Epson Micro Piezo printhead |
| Nozzle Configuration | 180 black; 180 per colour | 180 black nozzles; 59 nozzles per colour |
| Ink Colour Count | 6 colour | 4 colour |
| Ink Technology | Dye | Dye ink |
| Maximum Print Resolution | 5760 x 1440 dpi | 5760 x 1440 dpi |
| ISO Black Speed | 8 ipm | 11 ipm |
| ISO Colour Speed | 8 ipm | 6 ipm |
| Draft Black Speed | 22 ppm | — |
| Draft Colour Speed | 22 ppm | — |
| First Page Out Colour | — | 16 sec |
| Borderless Printing | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum Borderless Size | A4 | 10 x 15 cm |
| 10x15 cm Photo Time | 12 sec | 27 sec |
| Minimum Droplet Size | 1.5 pl | 3 pl |
| Print Performance | ||
| First Page Out Black | — | 10 sec |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | A4 / Legal | Legal |
| Standard Input Capacity | 100 sheet | 100 sheet |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 0 sheet | 0 sheet |
| Output Capacity | 100 sheet | 30 sheet |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | — | Contact Image Sensor (CIS) |
| Optical Scan Resolution | — | 1200 dpi |
| Scan Copy Fax | ||
| Maximum Scan Size | — | A4 |
| Mono Scan Speed | — | 11 (flatbed) sec/page |
| Colour Scan Speed | — | 28 (flatbed) sec/page |
| Copy Function | — | Yes |
| Paper | ||
| Rear Feed Capacity | 100 sheet | 100 sheet |
| Front Cassette Count | 0 tray | 0 tray |
| Media Types | Plain, photo, envelopes | Plain paper; Envelopes; Photo paper |
| Media Weight Range | 64-300 g/m2 | 64-300 g/m2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes | Yes |
| Apple AirPrint | — | Yes |
| Mopria | — | Yes |
| Connectivity Software | ||
| Mobile App | Epson Smart Panel | Epson Smart Panel |
| Operating Systems | Windows; macOS | Windows; macOS; Windows Server |
| Email or Cloud Print | — | Yes |
| Ink Operations | ||
| Ink Bottle Series | 108 | 104 |
| Replacement Black Yield | 3600 page | 4500 page |
| Replacement Colour Yield | 7200 page | 7500 page |
| Dimensions W x D x H | 403 x 369 x 149 mm | 361 x 317 x 162 mm |
| Operating Power | 19 W | 12 W |
| Display | — | — |
| User-replaceable Maintenance Box | Yes | Yes |
| Included Black Yield | — | 3600 page |
| Included Colour Yield | — | 6500 page |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Weight | 6 kg | 4.1 kg |
What is the difference between L8050 and ET-2911?
L8050 and ET-2911 share specifications such as Wi-Fi (Yes), Brand (Epson), Colour Printing (Yes), Form Factor (Desktop).
The main differences: Functions (L8050: Print, ET-2911: Print, Scan, Copy); ISO Black Speed (L8050: 8 ipm, ET-2911: 11 ipm); ISO Colour Speed (L8050: 8 ipm, ET-2911: 6 ipm).
L8050 may suit users who need its differing values, while ET-2911 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.