Comparison guide
Epson EcoTank L3256 vs Epson EcoTank L6290: which should you choose?
Epson EcoTank L3256 and Epson EcoTank L6290 compared under one framework. One recorded specification difference is Paper input: 250 sheets on the Epson EcoTank L6290 against 100 sheets on the Epson EcoTank L3256. Specifications and their sources are recorded alongside.
Published: 2026-08-20 · 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 L6290: An office EcoTank with automatic duplexing, a 30-sheet ADF, 250-sheet front tray, and fax.
- Undocumented quality and performance advantages are not ranked
- Specification field coverage (not accuracy): 100%
Choosing between Epson EcoTank L3256 and Epson EcoTank L6290 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 L6290 | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Print system | Refillable EcoTank multifunction Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | Refillable EcoTank office multifunction Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | Different |
| Mono print speed | 33 ppm Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | 33 ppm Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | Same |
| Color print speed | 15 ppm Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | 20 ppm Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | +33.3% |
| 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 | 30 sheets Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | Different |
| Paper input | 100 sheets Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | 250 sheets Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | +150% |
| Scanner | Yes, 1200 dpi CIS flatbed Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | Yes, 1200 dpi flatbed and ADF Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | Different |
| Consumable | Epson 003 bottled ink Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | Epson 001 bottled ink Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | Different |
| Color | White | Black | Different |
| Region | KR | KR | Same |
| Model Code | C11CJ67524 | C11CJ60507 | 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.
- Paper input · Epson EcoTank L6290 250 sheets, Epson EcoTank L3256 100 sheets (+150%)
- Maximum print resolution · Epson EcoTank L3256 5760 dpi, Epson EcoTank L6290 4800 dpi (-16.7%)
- Color print speed · Epson EcoTank L6290 20 ppm, Epson EcoTank L3256 15 ppm (+33.3%)
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 L6290 · Epson · model number C11CJ60507 · released 2021 · recorded fields 12/12
Fields the two products share
2 recorded fields hold the same value for both stored representative configurations, so nothing in this list separates them.
- Mono print speed · 33 ppm
- Region · KR
Who should choose Epson EcoTank L3256
Epson EcoTank L3256 leads the table on Maximum print resolution. A compact EcoTank multifunction printer with 33ppm draft mono, Wi-Fi Direct, and 1,200dpi scanning.
Who should choose Epson EcoTank L6290
Epson EcoTank L6290 leads the table on Paper input, Color print speed. An office EcoTank with automatic duplexing, a 30-sheet ADF, 250-sheet front tray, and fax.
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 L6290 · 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.