Comparison guide
Epson EcoTank L6290 vs Brother MFC-J4555DW: which should you choose?
Epson EcoTank L6290 and Brother MFC-J4555DW compared under one framework. One recorded specification difference is ADF capacity: 30 sheets on the Epson EcoTank L6290 against 20 sheets on the Brother MFC-J4555DW. 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 L6290: An office EcoTank with automatic duplexing, a 30-sheet ADF, 250-sheet front tray, and fax.
- Brother MFC-J4555DW: A small-office multifunction printer with 20ppm mono, 19ppm color, 400-sheet input, a 20-sheet ADF, Ethernet, and Wi-Fi.
- Undocumented quality and performance advantages are not ranked
- Specification field coverage (not accuracy): 100%
Choosing between Epson EcoTank L6290 and Brother MFC-J4555DW 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 L6290 | Brother MFC-J4555DW | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Print system | Refillable EcoTank office multifunction Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | Four-cartridge INKvestment Tank color inkjet multifunction Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | Different |
| Mono print speed | 33 ppm Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | 20 ppm Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | -39.4% |
| Color print speed | 20 ppm Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | 19 ppm Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | -5% |
| Maximum print resolution | 4800 dpi Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | 4800 dpi Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | Same |
| Automatic duplex | Automatic Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | Automatic print Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | Different |
| ADF capacity | 30 sheets Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | 20 sheets Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | -33.3% |
| Paper input | 250 sheets Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | 400 sheets Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | +60% |
| Scanner | Yes, 1200 dpi flatbed and ADF Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | Yes, flatbed and single-sided ADF Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | Different |
| Consumable | Epson 001 bottled ink Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | Brother LC506 ink cartridges Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded | Different |
| Color | Black | Black | Same |
| Region | KR | KR | Same |
| Model Code | C11CJ60507 | MFC-J4555DW | 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
4 fields can be ranked on the same basis, listed by weight.
- ADF capacity · Epson EcoTank L6290 30 sheets, Brother MFC-J4555DW 20 sheets (-33.3%)
- Paper input · Brother MFC-J4555DW 400 sheets, Epson EcoTank L6290 250 sheets (+60%)
- Color print speed · Epson EcoTank L6290 20 ppm, Brother MFC-J4555DW 19 ppm (-5%)
- Mono print speed · Epson EcoTank L6290 33 ppm, Brother MFC-J4555DW 20 ppm (-39.4%)
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 L6290 · Epson · model number C11CJ60507 · released 2021 · recorded fields 12/12
- Brother MFC-J4555DW · Brother · model number MFC-J4555DW · released 2025 · recorded fields 12/12
Fields the two products share
3 recorded fields hold the same value for both stored representative configurations, so nothing in this list separates them.
- Maximum print resolution · 4800 dpi
- Color · Black
- Region · KR
Who should choose Epson EcoTank L6290
Epson EcoTank L6290 leads the table on ADF capacity, Color print speed, Mono print speed. An office EcoTank with automatic duplexing, a 30-sheet ADF, 250-sheet front tray, and fax.
Who should choose Brother MFC-J4555DW
Brother MFC-J4555DW leads the table on Paper input. A small-office multifunction printer with 20ppm mono, 19ppm color, 400-sheet input, a 20-sheet ADF, Ethernet, and Wi-Fi.
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 L6290 · No verified purchase link currently available
- Brother MFC-J4555DW · 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.