Choose L3250 if you need:
- Wi-Fi: Yes
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare HP Smart Tank 520 & Epson L3250
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models Smart Tank 520 and L3250 within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | Smart Tank 520 | L3250 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| General | ||
| Brand | HP | Epson |
| Product Family | Smart Tank | EcoTank |
| Canonical Model | Smart Tank 520 | L3250 |
| Launch Year | 2023 year | 2021 year |
| Printer Type | Colour ink-tank multifunction | Colour ink-tank multifunction |
| Functions | Print, Scan, Copy | Print, Scan, Copy |
| Colour Printing | Yes | Yes |
| Form Factor | Desktop | Desktop |
| Target Use | Home / Home office | Home / Home office |
| Merged Regional Aliases | Smart Tank 520 series regional-channel suffixes merged | No regional aliases merged |
| Print Technology | HP Thermal Inkjet refillable tank | Micro Piezo inkjet |
| Machine Life or Duty Cycle | 3000 pages/month page | — |
| Print Head | HP Thermal Inkjet | Micro Piezo |
| Nozzle Configuration | — | 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 optimized colour; 1200 x 1200 black dpi | 5760 x 1440 dpi |
| ISO Black Speed | 12 ipm | 10 ipm |
| ISO Colour Speed | 5 ipm | 5 ipm |
| Draft Black Speed | 22 ppm | 33 ppm |
| Draft Colour Speed | 16 ppm | 15 ppm |
| Borderless Printing | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum Borderless Size | A4 / Letter | 10 x 15 cm |
| 10x15 cm Photo Time | — | 27 sec |
| Minimum Droplet Size | — | 3 pl |
| Print Performance | ||
| Recommended Monthly Volume | 400-800 page/month | — |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | A4 / Legal | A4 / Legal |
| Standard Input Capacity | 100 sheet | 100 sheet |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 0 sheet | 0 sheet |
| Output Capacity | 30 sheet | 30 sheet |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | CIS flatbed | CIS flatbed |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 1200 dpi | 1200 x 2400 dpi |
| Scan Copy Fax | ||
| Maximum Scan Size | A4 / Letter | A4 / Letter |
| Mono Scan Speed | — | 11 (flatbed) sec/page |
| Colour Scan Speed | — | 28 (flatbed) sec/page |
| Copy Function | Yes | Yes |
| Copying | ||
| Black Copy Speed | — | 7.7 ipm |
| Paper | ||
| Rear Feed Capacity | 100 sheet | 100 sheet |
| Front Cassette Count | 0 tray | 0 tray |
| Media Types | Plain, photo, brochure, envelopes | Plain, photo, envelopes |
| Media Weight Range | — | 64-300 g/m2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Direct | — | Yes |
| Apple AirPrint | — | Yes |
| Mopria | — | Yes |
| Connectivity Software | ||
| Mobile App | — | Epson Smart Panel |
| Operating Systems | Windows; ChromeOS | Windows; macOS |
| Email or Cloud Print | — | Yes |
| Ink Operations | ||
| Ink Bottle Series | HP GT53 / GT53XL black; GT52 colour | 103 |
| Replacement Black Yield | 6000 page | 4500 page |
| Replacement Colour Yield | 8000 page | 7500 page |
| Dimensions W x D x H | — | 375 x 347 x 179 mm |
| Operating Power | — | 12 W |
| Display | 1 inch icon LCD | — |
| Included Black Yield | — | 8100 page |
| Included Colour Yield | — | 6500 page |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Weight | — | 3.9 kg |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
What is the difference between Smart Tank 520 and L3250?
Smart Tank 520 and L3250 share specifications such as Functions (Print, Scan, Copy), ISO Colour Speed (5 ipm), Printer Type (Colour ink-tank multifunction), Colour Printing (Yes).
The main differences: ISO Black Speed (Smart Tank 520: 12 ipm, L3250: 10 ipm); Wi-Fi (Smart Tank 520: —, L3250: Yes).
Smart Tank 520 may suit users who need its differing values, while L3250 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.