Epson EcoTank L3210

What You Need to Know About the Epson EcoTank L3210

1. Multifunction, Compact Design

The L3210 offers print, scan, and copy capabilities in a sleek, compact layout. It skips Wi‑Fi, LCD touchscreen, and Ethernet for a minimalist rear paper tray design that fits neatly into small home or office spaces.

2. Ultra Low Running Costs

It features Epson’s EcoTank system refillable ink tanks that pack a high yield. Included ink bottles deliver about 4,500 black and white pages and 7,500 color pages, which can save up to 90% on printing costs over time.

3. High Quality Output

• Print Resolution: Up to 5,760 × 1,440 dpi, producing crisp text and vibrant photos
• Micro Piezo printhead: Uses small ink droplets via 180 black and 59 color nozzles for sharp output.
• Borderless Photo Printing: Supports borderless prints up to 4R (4″ × 6″)

4. Performance & Speed

• Print Speed: Up to 10 ipm (B/W) and 5 ipm (colour) based on ISO standards
• First Page Out: ~10 sec black, ~16 sec colour
• Photo Print Time: Approx. 69 sec border, 90 sec borderless for 4×6” prints Real‑world tests report around 8 ppm for black

5. Scan & Copy

• Flatbed Scanner: Optical resolution of 600 × 1,200 dpi, handling A4-size scans
• Scan Speed: Approx. 11 sec (B/W) and 32 sec (colour) per page at 200 dp
• Copy Function: Up to 20 copies in one go, at 600 × 600 dpi

6. Paper Handling & Paper Tray

• Input: Rear tray holds up to 100 sheets of plain A4 paper
• Output: Can stack up to 30 sheets
• Compatible with A6–A4, B5, various envelopes, borderless 4R photo paper

7. Energy Efficiency & Connectivity

• Heat-Free Technology: Minimizes power use and warm-up time
• Power Consumption: Around 14 W active, 0.4 W sleep
• Connectivity: USB 2.0 only (no Wi‑Fi or mobile printing support)

8. Maintenance & Durability

• Covered by a 2-year / 30,000-page warranty including printhead
• Some users mention potential waste-ink pad issues, which may require service or replacement though community guides suggest DIY pad replacements and counter resets

Who Is This For?

• Ideal for students, home users, and small offices that focus on printing high volumes of documents or occasional photos and prioritize economy over convenience features. If you need wireless capabilities or automatic duplexing, consider stepping up to models like the L3210.