Choose ET-5170 if you need:
- Automatic Duplex Printing: Yes
- Automatic Document Feeder: Yes
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Epson L8050 & ET-5170
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models L8050 and ET-5170 within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | L8050 | ET-5170 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| General | ||
| Brand | Epson | Epson |
| Product Family | EcoTank Photo | EcoTank |
| Canonical Model | L8050 | ET-5170 |
| Launch Year | 2023 year | 2020 year |
| Printer Type | Colour photo ink-tank printer | Colour multifunction ink tank printer |
| Functions | Print, Scan, Copy, Fax | |
| Colour Printing | Yes | Yes |
| Form Factor | Desktop | Desktop |
| Target Use | Photo / Creative | Home office and workgroup |
| Merged Regional Aliases | No regional aliases merged | None in supplied list |
| Print Technology | Micro Piezo inkjet | Inkjet (refillable ink tank) |
| Print Head | Micro Piezo | PrecisionCore printhead |
| Nozzle Configuration | 180 black; 180 per colour | 400 black nozzles; 128 nozzles per colour |
| Ink Colour Count | 6 colour | 4 colour |
| Ink Technology | Dye | DURABrite ET pigment ink, Pigmenttinte |
| Maximum Print Resolution | 5760 x 1440 dpi | 4800 x 1200 dpi |
| ISO Black Speed | 8 ipm | 17 ipm |
| ISO Colour Speed | 8 ipm | 9.5 ipm |
| Draft Black Speed | 22 ppm | — |
| Draft Colour Speed | 22 ppm | — |
| First Page Out Colour | — | 11 sec |
| Borderless Printing | Yes | — |
| Maximum Borderless Size | A4 | — |
| 10x15 cm Photo Time | 12 sec | — |
| Minimum Droplet Size | 1.5 pl | 3.3 pl |
| Print Performance | ||
| First Page Out Black | — | 7 sec |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | — | 250-1500 page/month |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Automatic Duplex Printing | — | Yes |
| Maximum Paper Size | A4 / Legal | Legal |
| Standard Input Capacity | 100 sheet | 250 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 |
| ADF Capacity | — | 35 sheet |
| Scan Copy Fax | ||
| Maximum Scan Size | — | A4 |
| Mono Scan Speed | — | 12 (flatbed) sec/page |
| Colour Scan Speed | — | 27 (flatbed) sec/page |
| Automatic Document Feeder | — | Yes |
| Copy Function | — | Yes |
| Fax Function | — | Yes |
| Fax | ||
| Fax Modem Speed | — | 33.6 kbps |
| Paper | ||
| Rear Feed Capacity | 100 sheet | 0 sheet |
| Front Cassette Count | 0 tray | 1 tray |
| Media Types | Plain, photo, envelopes | Plain paper; Envelopes |
| Media Weight Range | 64-300 g/m2 | 64-95 g/m2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes | Yes |
| Apple AirPrint | — | Yes |
| Mopria | — | Yes |
| Connectivity Software | ||
| Mobile App | Epson Smart Panel | Epson iPrint |
| Operating Systems | Windows; macOS | Windows; macOS |
| Email or Cloud Print | — | Yes |
| Ink Operations | ||
| Ink Bottle Series | 108 | 113 |
| Replacement Black Yield | 3600 page | 7500 page |
| Replacement Colour Yield | 7200 page | 6000 page |
| Dimensions W x D x H | 403 x 369 x 149 mm | 375 x 347 x 346 mm |
| Operating Power | 19 W | 12 W |
| Display | — | Colour, touchscreen, 6,1 cm |
| User-replaceable Maintenance Box | Yes | Yes |
| Included Black Yield | — | 13300 page |
| Included Colour Yield | — | 5200 page |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Weight | 6 kg | 7.3 kg |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
What is the difference between L8050 and ET-5170?
L8050 and ET-5170 share specifications such as Wi-Fi (Yes), Brand (Epson), Colour Printing (Yes), Form Factor (Desktop).
The main differences: Functions (L8050: Print, ET-5170: Print, Scan, Copy, Fax); ISO Black Speed (L8050: 8 ipm, ET-5170: 17 ipm); ISO Colour Speed (L8050: 8 ipm, ET-5170: 9.5 ipm); Automatic Duplex Printing (L8050: —, ET-5170: Yes).
L8050 may suit users who need its differing values, while ET-5170 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.