Compare Epson EcoTank L3256 vs HP Smart Tank 585
In this technical comparison between the Epson EcoTank L3256 and the HP Smart Tank 585, we analyze the key features to help you choose.
Choosing between these two Printers models often comes down to your budget, with prices around 180 USD and 150 USD.
| Specifications |
Epson EcoTank L3256 |
HP Smart Tank 585 |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | 2021 | 2023 |
| Type | ||
| Technology | On-demand inkjet (Piezoelectric) / Epson Micro Piezo™ | HP Thermal Inkjet |
| Function | Print, Scan, Copy | Print, Scan, Copy, Wireless |
| Color / Monochrome | Color (4-color system) | Color (4-color system) |
| Print speed | Up to 33 ppm (Black) / 15 ppm (Color) | Up to 12 ppm (Black) / 5 ppm (Color) |
| Resolution | 5760×1440 dpi | Up to 1200×1200 rendered dpi (Black); Up to 4800×1200 optimized dpi (Color) |
| Duplex printing | Manual | Manual |
| Max paper size | Legal (215.9×355.6 mm) / A4 | Legal (216×356 mm) / A4 |
| Scan & Copy | ||
| Scanner type | Flatbed color image scanner (CIS) | Flatbed only (CIS Sensor) |
| Scan resolution | 1200×2400 dpi | Up to 1200×1200 dpi (Optical) |
| Copy speed | Up to 7.7 ipm (Black) / 3.8 ipm (Color) | Up to 10 cpm (Black) / 2 cpm (Color) |
| Ink / Toner | ||
| Ink type | Dye Ink (Epson 003 or 103 series depending on region) | Pigment-based (Black); Dye-based (Color) |
| Ink cost / page yield | ~4,500 pages (Black) / ~7,500 pages (Color) | Up to 6,000 pages (Black) / 6,000 pages (Color) |
| Number of colors | 4 (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black) | 4 (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black) |
| Paper Handling | ||
| Input tray capacity | 100 sheets (Plain paper); 20 sheets (Photo paper) | 100 sheets (Standard) |
| Output tray capacity | 30 sheets (Plain paper) | 30 sheets |
| Supported media | A4, A5, A6, B5, 10×15 cm, Envelopes, Legal, Letter | Plain paper, Matte/Glossy Brochure paper, Photo paper, Envelopes |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | High-Speed USB 2.0 | 1 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct | 2.4G Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct (Self-healing Wi-Fi) |
| Ethernet | No | No |
| Mobile printing | Epson Smart Panel, Epson iPrint, Email Print, Remote Print Driver | HP Smart app, Apple AirPrint, Mopria, Bluetooth LE |
| Display & Controls | ||
| Screen | No | 1.2-inch iCON LCD Display |
| Buttons | Physical buttons for Power, Wi-Fi, Network Status, Copy (B&W/Color), and Stop | "Smart Buttons" (Contextual backlit buttons: Power, Copy, Wi-Fi, Info) |
| Power & Noise | ||
| Power consumption | 12W (Operating), 4.5W (Ready), 0.7W (Sleep) | 3.02W (Ready), 1.1W (Sleep), 0.1W (Manual-Off) |
| Noise level | Approx. 50 dB(A) (Plain paper) | ~50 dB(A) (Active printing) |
| Dimensions | ||
| Size | 375×347×179 mm (Width x Depth x Height) | 434.7×361.5×157.3 mm |
| Weight | 3.9 kg | 5.03 kg |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the box | Printer, 4 individual ink bottles (CMYK) + 1 extra Black bottle (varies by region), Power cable, Setup guide, Driver CD | Printer, HP GT53XL Black bottle, HP GT52 CMY bottles, Printheads (Black & Tri-color), Power cord, Setup guide |
| Price | 180 USD | 150 USD |
| Full Details | EcoTank L3256 - Full Specifications | Smart Tank 585 - Full Specifications |