Compare Brother DCP-T730DW vs Epson EcoTank L3256
In this technical comparison between the Brother DCP-T730DW and the Epson EcoTank L3256, we analyze the key features to help you choose.
Choosing between these two Printers models often comes down to your budget, with prices around Approximately $210 - $250 USD and 180 USD.
| Specifications |
Brother DCP-T730DW |
Epson EcoTank L3256 |
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| Launch | ||
| Release Version | 2025 | 2021 |
| Sensor Technology | ||
| Technology | Ink Tank System (Refillable) | On-demand inkjet (Piezoelectric) / Epson Micro Piezo™ |
| Function | Print, Scan, Copy | Print, Scan, Copy |
| Color / Monochrome | Color & Monochrome | Color (4-color system) |
| Print speed | Up to 16.0 ipm (Mono) / 15.5 ipm (Color); Up to 27 ppm (Mono) / 23 ppm (Color) in Eco Mode | Up to 33 ppm (Black) / 15 ppm (Color) |
| Image Resolution | Up to 1200 x 6000 dpi (Windows) | 5760×1440 dpi |
| Duplex printing | Yes (Automatic, up to A4/Letter) | Manual |
| Max paper size | A4 / Letter / Legal | Legal (215.9×355.6 mm) / A4 |
| Scan & Copy | ||
| Scanner type | Flatbed with CIS (Contact Image Sensor) + 20-sheet ADF | Flatbed color image scanner (CIS) |
| Scan resolution | Optical: Up to 1200 x 2400 dpi (Flatbed) / Up to 1200 x 600 dpi (ADF) | 1200×2400 dpi |
| Copy speed | Up to 13.0 ipm (Mono) / 10.5 ipm (Color) | Up to 7.7 ipm (Black) / 3.8 ipm (Color) |
| Ink / Toner | ||
| Ink type | BTD100BK (Black) and BT5000 (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow) | Dye Ink (Epson 003 or 103 series depending on region) |
| Ink cost / page yield | Black: ~7,500 pages | Color: ~5,000 pages per set | ~4,500 pages (Black) / ~7,500 pages (Color) |
| Number of colors | 4 Colors (CMYK) | 4 (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black) |
| Paper Handling | ||
| Input tray capacity | Up to 150 sheets (80 gsm) + 1-sheet Manual Feed Slot | 100 sheets (Plain paper); 20 sheets (Photo paper) |
| Output tray capacity | Up to 50 sheets | 30 sheets (Plain paper) |
| Supported media | Plain, Inkjet, Glossy, Recycled, Envelopes (C5, Com-10, DL, Monarch) | A4, A5, A6, B5, 10×15 cm, Envelopes, Legal, Letter |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Hi-Speed USB 2.0 | High-Speed USB 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Dual-band (2.4GHz / 5.0GHz) IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n | Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Ethernet | No (Relies on Wireless/USB) | No |
| Mobile printing | Brother Mobile Connect, AirPrint, Mopria, Wi-Fi Direct | Epson Smart Panel, Epson iPrint, Email Print, Remote Print Driver |
| Display & Controls | ||
| Screen | 1-Line LCD (16 characters) | No |
| Buttons | Physical buttons for Power, Scan, Copy, and Menu navigation | Physical buttons for Power, Wi-Fi, Network Status, Copy (B&W/Color), and Stop |
| Power & Noise | ||
| Power consumption | Ready: 2.5W | Sleep: 0.6W | Off: 0.15W | Copying: ~16W | 12W (Operating), 4.5W (Ready), 0.7W (Sleep) |
| Noise level | Approx. 55.0 dB(A) | Approx. 50 dB(A) (Plain paper) |
| Body Dimensions | ||
| Size | 390 mm (W) × 343 mm (D) × 182.5 mm (H) | 375×347×179 mm (Width x Depth x Height) |
| Weight | 8.6 kg | 3.9 kg |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the box | DCP-T730DW Printer, Full Ink Set (BK/C/M/Y), Power Cord, USB Cable (in some regions), Quick Setup Guide. | Printer, 4 individual ink bottles (CMYK) + 1 extra Black bottle (varies by region), Power cable, Setup guide, Driver CD |
| Price | Approximately $210 - $250 USD | 180 USD |
| Full Details | DCP-T730DW - Full Specifications | EcoTank L3256 - Full Specifications |