Epson EcoTank L3251 - Ink Printer

The Epson EcoTank L3251 is a reliable wireless multifunction printer designed for home users and small offices that need high-volume printing with extremely low running costs. Featuring Epson’s innovative EcoTank ink system, this printer eliminates traditional cartridges and instead uses refillable ink tanks that dramatically reduce printing expenses while delivering consistent quality.

With wireless printing, scanning, and copying, the L3251 easily connects to computers, smartphones, and tablets. The Epson Smart Panel app allows users to set up the printer, monitor ink levels, and print documents directly from a mobile device. Designed for efficiency and convenience, the printer also includes front-facing ink tanks and key-lock bottles to ensure clean, mess-free refilling.

One of the biggest advantages of the EcoTank system is its impressive ink efficiency. The printer comes with enough ink to print up to 8,100 pages in black and 6,500 pages in color, helping users save up to 90% on printing costs compared to traditional cartridge printers. Whether printing school assignments, office documents, or family photos, the L3251 offers dependable performance and long-term savings.

Key Features

Ultra-Low-Cost Printing
Save up to 90% on printing costs with Epson’s refillable EcoTank system.

Up to 3 Years of Ink Included
The included ink bottles provide up to 8,100 pages in black and 6,500 pages in color, reducing the need for frequent refills.

Wireless Printing & Mobile Control
Print directly from smartphones or tablets using the Epson Smart Panel app, Wi-Fi, or Wi-Fi Direct.

All-in-One Functionality
Supports printing, scanning, and copying in a single compact device, making it ideal for home offices and small workspaces.

Hassle-Free Ink Refilling
Front-facing tanks and key-lock ink bottles allow easy and spill-free refills.

High-Quality Printing
The Epson Micro Piezo printhead produces sharp text and vibrant color prints with resolutions up to 5760 × 1440 DPI.

Specifications

Technology

• Printing Method: Epson Micro Piezo™ printhead

• Nozzle Configuration: 180 nozzles (black), 59 nozzles per color

• Minimum Droplet Size: 3 pl (Variable-Sized Droplet Technology)

• Ink Technology: Dye ink

• Maximum Print Resolution: 5760 × 1440 DPI

• Functions: Print, Scan, Copy

Print Performance

• Print Speed (ISO): 10 ppm (black), 5 ppm (color)

• Maximum Print Speed: 33 ppm (black), 15 ppm (color)

• Photo Printing: 10 × 15 cm photo in approximately 27 seconds

• Ink Colors: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow

Scanning

• Scanner Type: CIS (Contact Image Sensor)

• Optical Resolution: 1200 × 2400 DPI

• Scan Speed:

  • A4 Black (200 DPI): approx. 11 seconds

  • A4 Color (200 DPI): approx. 28 seconds

• Supported Formats: BMP, JPEG, PICT, TIFF, multi-TIFF, PDF, PNG

Paper Handling

• Paper Tray Capacity: 100 sheets (standard)

• Photo Paper Capacity: 20 sheets

• Output Tray Capacity: 30 sheets

• Supported Paper Sizes: A4, A5, A6, B5, Letter, Legal, DL, C6, No.10 envelopes, 10×15 cm, 13×18 cm, 16:9, custom sizes

• Compatible Paper Weight: 64 – 300 g/m²

• Duplex Printing: Manual

• Borderless Printing: Up to 10 × 15 cm

Connectivity

• USB

• Wi-Fi

• Wi-Fi Direct

Mobile & Cloud Printing

• Epson Connect (iPrint, Email Print, Remote Print Driver)

• Epson Smart Panel App

Power & Dimensions

• Power Consumption:

  • 12 W (copying)

  • 4.5 W (ready)

  • 0.7 W (sleep)

  • 0.2 W (off)

• Power Supply: AC 220 – 240 V

• Dimensions: 375 × 347 × 179 mm

• Weight: 3.9 kg

Compatibility

• Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, XP

• Windows Server 2003 / 2008 / 2012 / 2016

• Mac OS X 10.6.8 or later

Included in the Box

• Epson EcoTank L3251 Printer

• 4 × 65 ml Ink Bottles (Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow)

• 1 × Extra Black Ink Bottle

• Power Cable

• Driver & Utility Software (CD)

• Setup Guide

• Warranty Documentation

Ink Yield

• Black Ink: Up to 8,100 pages

• Color Ink: Up to 6,500 pages