Comparison guide

Epson EcoTank L3256 vs Brother DCP-T720DW: which should you choose?

Epson EcoTank L3256 and Brother DCP-T720DW compared under one framework. One recorded specification difference is Paper input: 230 sheets on the Brother DCP-T720DW against 100 sheets on the Epson EcoTank L3256. Specifications and their sources are recorded alongside.

Published: 2026-08-21 · Updated: 2026-09-21

Epson EcoTank L3256 and Brother DCP-T720DW product comparison image
Epson EcoTank L3256 and Brother DCP-T720DW product comparison image

Printers verdict

Undocumented scoring basis · overall score and upgrade ranking withheld. The table records stored representative configurations; confirm the configuration and price on the merchant page before buying.

  • Epson EcoTank L3256: A compact EcoTank multifunction printer with 33ppm draft mono, Wi-Fi Direct, and 1,200dpi scanning.
  • Brother DCP-T720DW: A fast refill-tank multifunction printer with automatic duplexing, a 20-sheet ADF, and wireless connectivity.
  • Undocumented quality and performance advantages are not ranked
  • Specification field coverage (not accuracy): 100%

Choosing between Epson EcoTank L3256 and Brother DCP-T720DW starts with the real use case and the problem to solve, not with which product is newer. No independent laboratory test is implied.

Core specifications on one baseline

Epson EcoTank L3256 and Brother DCP-T720DW core specification comparison
ItemEpson EcoTank L3256Brother DCP-T720DWDelta
Print systemRefillable EcoTank multifunction
Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded
Refillable ink-tank multifunction
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Different
Mono print speed33 ppm
Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded
17 ppm
Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded
-48.5%
Color print speed15 ppm
Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded
16.5 ppm
Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded
+10%
Maximum print resolution5760 dpi
Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded
6000 dpi
Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded
+4.2%
Automatic duplexManual
Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded
Automatic
Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded
Different
ADF capacity0 sheets
Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded
20 sheets
Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded
Different
Paper input100 sheets
Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded
230 sheets
Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded
+130%
ScannerYes, 1200 dpi CIS flatbed
Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded
Yes, 1200 x 2400 dpi CIS flatbed and ADF
Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded
Different
ConsumableEpson 003 bottled ink
Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded
Brother BT-D60/BT5000 bottled ink
Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded
Different
ColorWhiteBlackDifferent
RegionKRKRSame
Model CodeC11CJ67524DCP-T720DWDifferent

18 of the 24 values in this table carry a source. The rest have no source on record, which is not the same as being wrong.

How to read Same, Different, No data, Unverified and Not applicable is documented on the configuration-level specification screen. If a condition you require is unknown, withhold the decision and match the exact model, sales region and configuration against the sources on that screen.

Differences recorded in the table

4 fields can be ranked on the same basis, listed by weight.

  • Paper input · Brother DCP-T720DW 230 sheets, Epson EcoTank L3256 100 sheets (+130%)
  • Maximum print resolution · Brother DCP-T720DW 6000 dpi, Epson EcoTank L3256 5760 dpi (+4.2%)
  • Color print speed · Brother DCP-T720DW 16.5 ppm, Epson EcoTank L3256 15 ppm (+10%)
  • Mono print speed · Epson EcoTank L3256 33 ppm, Brother DCP-T720DW 17 ppm (-48.5%)

The decision axes and the checking order for the whole category are on the Printers comparison page.

The two products this comparison names

Match the listing against these models first. The recorded-field count is catalogue completeness, not product quality.

  • Epson EcoTank L3256 · Epson · model number C11CJ67524 · released 2021 · recorded fields 12/12
  • Brother DCP-T720DW · Brother · model number DCP-T720DW · released 2021 · recorded fields 12/12

Fields the two products share

1 recorded field holds the same value for both stored representative configurations, so nothing in this list separates them.

  • Region · KR

Who should choose Epson EcoTank L3256

Epson EcoTank L3256 leads the table on Mono print speed. A compact EcoTank multifunction printer with 33ppm draft mono, Wi-Fi Direct, and 1,200dpi scanning.

Who should choose Brother DCP-T720DW

Brother DCP-T720DW leads the table on Paper input, Maximum print resolution, Color print speed. A fast refill-tank multifunction printer with automatic duplexing, a 20-sheet ADF, and wireless connectivity.

How to read price and purchase availability

No merchant link is shown: neither product has an approved listing whose name and configuration match the catalogue, and AsKrs does not guess a destination.

  • Epson EcoTank L3256 · No verified purchase link currently available
  • Brother DCP-T720DW · No verified purchase link currently available

This comparison is built from published specifications and stored representative configurations. The use context, configuration checks, switching costs, and the scope and limits for Printers are documented on the Printers comparison page.

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