Comparison guide

Epson EcoTank L6290 vs Epson EcoTank ET-2980: which should you choose?

Epson EcoTank L6290 and Epson EcoTank ET-2980 compared under one framework. One recorded specification difference is ADF capacity: 30 sheets on the Epson EcoTank L6290 against 0 sheets on the Epson EcoTank ET-2980. Specifications and their sources are recorded alongside.

Published: 2026-08-19 · Updated: 2026-09-21

Epson EcoTank L6290 and Epson EcoTank ET-2980 product comparison image
Epson EcoTank L6290 and Epson EcoTank ET-2980 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 L6290: An office EcoTank with automatic duplexing, a 30-sheet ADF, 250-sheet front tray, and fax.
  • 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 L6290 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

Epson EcoTank L6290 and Epson EcoTank ET-2980 core specification comparison
ItemEpson EcoTank L6290Epson EcoTank ET-2980Delta
Print systemRefillable EcoTank office multifunction
Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded
PrecisionCore refillable EcoTank multifunction
Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded
Different
Mono print speed33 ppm
Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded
15 ppm
Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded
-54.5%
Color print speed20 ppm
Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded
8 ppm
Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded
-60%
Maximum print resolution4800 dpi
Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded
4800 dpi
Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded
Same
Automatic duplexAutomatic
Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded
Automatic
Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded
Same
ADF capacity30 sheets
Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded
0 sheets
Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded
-100%
Paper input250 sheets
Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded
100 sheets
Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded
-60%
ScannerYes, 1200 dpi flatbed and ADF
Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded
Yes, high-resolution color flatbed
Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded
Different
ConsumableEpson 001 bottled ink
Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded
Epson EcoFit bottled ink
Manufacturer official product page · check date not recorded
Different
ColorBlackWhiteDifferent
RegionKRKRSame
Model CodeC11CJ60507C11CL41202Different

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, Epson EcoTank ET-2980 0 sheets (-100%)
  • Paper input · Epson EcoTank L6290 250 sheets, Epson EcoTank ET-2980 100 sheets (-60%)
  • Color print speed · Epson EcoTank L6290 20 ppm, Epson EcoTank ET-2980 8 ppm (-60%)
  • Mono print speed · Epson EcoTank L6290 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 L6290 · Epson · model number C11CJ60507 · 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

3 recorded fields hold the same value for both stored representative configurations, so nothing in this list separates them.

  • Maximum print resolution · 4800 dpi
  • Automatic duplex · Automatic
  • Region · KR

Who should choose Epson EcoTank L6290

Epson EcoTank L6290 leads the table on ADF capacity, Paper input, 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 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 L6290 · 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.

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