Epson EcoTank L3252 Specification And Ratings

Epson EcoTank L3252

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8.0/10
Epson EcoTank L3252 Review: A Power Printer In Budget

Type: All-In-One Technology: Inkjet Super Tank: Yes Color: Yes Wireless: Yes Bluetooth: Yes

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Recommended in: Ink-tank printers under 15000

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Usage

9.0

Ideal for home use, the Epson L3252 offers affordable colour printing with refillable tanks, wireless convenience, decent document and photo quality, and low running costs for everyday homework and family printing needs.

7.5

For small offices, the L3252 handles basic print, scan, and copy needs efficiently. Wireless access and high ink yield reduce costs, though modest speed and no duplex limit heavy workloads.

8.5

For students, the L3252 prints assignments and colour charts affordably. Low ink costs, scan and copy features, mobile Wi-Fi printing, and reliable quality make it practical for shared, budget-friendly academic use.

9.0

For mainly text printing, the printer delivers sharp monochrome output at very low cost. High-yield ink tanks reduce refills, making it reliable and economical for essays, forms, and documents.

7.0

The L3252 delivers decent colour prints for charts, projects, and casual photos at low cost. Colour speed is slower and quality isn’t professional, but it’s acceptable for everyday needs.

Performance

9.0
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Color Ink Needed For Black & White: Yes

The Epson EcoTank L3252 produces sharp, smudge-resistant text with consistent quality. High-resolution output and high-yield black ink make it reliable and economical for frequent document printing at home or office.

7.0
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Max Print Resolution (DPI): 4800 × 1200, Borderless Printing: Yes

The Epson L3252 produces natural, well-balanced colours with clear graphics and minimal banding. High ink yield keeps colour printing affordable, making it reliable for everyday school, home, and office use.

6.0
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  • Scanner: Flatbed
  • ADF Capacity: N/A
  • Duplex Scanning: No
  • Max Scan Size: 216 × 297 mm (equivalent to A4 size)
  • Copy: Yes
  • Fax: No
  • Max Scan Resolution: 1200 DPI 
  • Max Scan Color Depth: 24Bit

The L3252’s flatbed CIS scanner delivers clear A4 document scans with decent colour accuracy and speed. Suitable for homework and office use, but not ideal for detailed or professional photo scanning.

8.0
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  • Black Only Text Document: 10 PPM
  • Color Printing: 5 PPM
  • First Page Out Time Black: 15 s
  • First Page Out Time For Colour: 23 s
  • Duplex Printing: Manual
  • Input Tray Capacity: 100 pages

The EcoTank L3252 offers moderate print speeds for home and small offices. Draft mode is fast, standard printing slower, and photo printing gradual, making it suitable for light to moderate workloads.

8.7
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  • Black Cartridge Price: ₹795
  • Color Cartridge Price: ₹795 per bottle x 3 = ₹2,385
  • Black-Only Printing Cost: ₹0.10
  • Color Printing Cost: ₹0.35
  • Draft Black Printing Cost: ₹₹0.07–₹0.09
  • Draft Colour Printing Cost: ₹0.15

The Epson EcoTank L3252 offers very low running costs, making it ideal for home, students, and small offices. It saves money on black, colour, and occasional image printing long term.

Design

9.0
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  • Type: All-in-one
  • Height: 179 mm 
  • Width: 375 mm 
  • Depth: 347 mm 
  • Weight: 3.9 kg

The Epson L3252 has a compact, modern design suited for small spaces. Its lightweight plastic body feels practical and sturdy enough for regular home or small-office printing, though not premium.

0.0
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There is no display screen — instead, the printer has a simple control panel with physical buttons, which keeps the interface straightforward and low-maintenance.

Since there’s no display screen, users won’t be navigating complex menus, which is ideal for a workhorse printer focused on economy and reliability.

9.5
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  • SuperTank: Yes
  • Photo Cartridge: No
  • Colour: Yes
  • Number Of Color Cartridges: 3
  • Black Cartridge Model: EP-003
  • Tested Black Page Yield: 324
  • Estimated Black Page Yield: 6520 Prints
  • Color Cartridge Model: EP-003 C/M/Y 
  • Tested Color Page Yield: 200 Prints
  • Estimated Color Page Yield: 4000 Prints
  • Ink Type: Dye And Pigment
  • High Yield Cartridge: Yes

The Epson L3252 ink bottles offer slightly higher print yields than the HP 580, though the difference isn’t large. Print clarity is comparable, delivering a strong balance of affordability and quality for both text and graphics.

8.0
  • Ink Related Maintenance: Expected
  • Drum Unit: No

What is Drum Unit refers to: The placement of the drum unit inside the laser printer.

When it’s important: If the drum unit is separate, it will eventually need replacement, adding cost and maintenance. When it’s included with the toner cartridge, replacement is simpler and hassle-free.

4.0
  • Print Technology: Inkjet

The Epson L3252 is extremely economical, offering very low per-page costs with its EcoTank system. Affordable, high-yield ink bottles make it ideal for frequent, long-term printing at minimal expense.

Mobile App and Connectivity

9.0
  • Ethernet: Yes 
  • USB Input To Computer: Yes 
  • Wireless: Yes 
  • Bluetooth: No 
  • Wi-Fi via Router: Yes 
  • Wi-Fi Direct: Yes 
  • External Storage Support: No
9.5
  • Mobile App: Yes  
  • App Name: Epson Smart Panel/Epson iPrint 
  • iOS: Yes  
  • Android: Yes  
  • Photo (JPEG, PNG): Android and iOS 
  • PDF: Android and iOS
  • Microsoft Office Files: Android Only 
  • Text Files (TXT): Android Only 
  • Webpages(HTML): Android and iOS

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