Comparison guide
Epson EcoTank L3256 vs Epson EcoTank ET-2980: which should you choose?
Epson EcoTank L3256 and Epson EcoTank ET-2980 compared under one framework. One recorded specification difference is Maximum print resolution: 5760 dpi on the Epson EcoTank L3256 against 4800 dpi on the Epson EcoTank ET-2980. Specifications and their sources are recorded alongside.
Published: 2026-08-19 · Updated: 2026-09-21
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.
- Epson EcoTank ET-2980: A seventh-generation home EcoTank with PrecisionCore, automatic duplexing, and a 1.44-inch color display.
- Undocumented quality and performance advantages are not ranked
- Specification field coverage (not accuracy): 100%
Choosing between Epson EcoTank L3256 and Epson EcoTank ET-2980 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
| Item | Epson EcoTank L3256 | Epson EcoTank ET-2980 | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Print system | Refillable EcoTank multifunction Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | PrecisionCore refillable EcoTank multifunction Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | Different |
| Mono print speed | 33 ppm Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | 15 ppm Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | -54.5% |
| Color print speed | 15 ppm Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | 8 ppm Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | -46.7% |
| Maximum print resolution | 5760 dpi Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | 4800 dpi Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | -16.7% |
| Automatic duplex | Manual Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | Automatic Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | Different |
| ADF capacity | 0 sheets Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | 0 sheets Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | Same |
| Paper input | 100 sheets Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | 100 sheets Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | Same |
| Scanner | Yes, 1200 dpi CIS flatbed Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | Yes, high-resolution color flatbed Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | Different |
| Consumable | Epson 003 bottled ink Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | Epson EcoFit bottled ink Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | Different |
| Color | White | White | Same |
| Region | KR | KR | Same |
| Model Code | C11CJ67524 | C11CL41202 | Different |
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
3 fields can be ranked on the same basis, listed by weight.
- Maximum print resolution · Epson EcoTank L3256 5760 dpi, Epson EcoTank ET-2980 4800 dpi (-16.7%)
- Color print speed · Epson EcoTank L3256 15 ppm, Epson EcoTank ET-2980 8 ppm (-46.7%)
- Mono print speed · Epson EcoTank L3256 33 ppm, Epson EcoTank ET-2980 15 ppm (-54.5%)
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
- Epson EcoTank ET-2980 · Epson · model number C11CL41202 · released 2025 · recorded fields 12/12
Fields the two products share
4 recorded fields hold the same value for both stored representative configurations, so nothing in this list separates them.
- ADF capacity · 0 sheets
- Paper input · 100 sheets
- Color · White
- Region · KR
Who should choose Epson EcoTank L3256
Epson EcoTank L3256 leads the table on Maximum print resolution, Color print speed, Mono print speed. A compact EcoTank multifunction printer with 33ppm draft mono, Wi-Fi Direct, and 1,200dpi scanning.
Who should choose Epson EcoTank ET-2980
Epson EcoTank ET-2980 leads no field in the table, so choose it on price and purchase terms. A seventh-generation home EcoTank with PrecisionCore, automatic duplexing, and a 1.44-inch color display.
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
- Epson EcoTank ET-2980 · 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.