Comparison
Epson L3250 vs L3350 (and L3251, L3252, L3256, L3260): which should you buy?
Prices checked
Short answer
Epson EcoTank L3250
GH₵2,500 – 2,870 across 8 sellers
See every price →Photo: Jumia seller: PC Plus Ent.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Epson EcoTank L3250 if…
you want the proven, widely sold all-in-one at the lowest price, with plenty of sellers and ink available. For home and light office printing it does everything the L3350 does.
Choose the Epson EcoTank L3350 if…
the price gap is small and you print regularly. The longer-rated print head and user-replaceable maintenance box make it the better long-term buy, and it's a little faster.
Side by side: specs and running costs
| Epson EcoTank L3250 | Epson EcoTank L3350 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Ghana (new) | GH₵2,500 – 2,870 | GH₵2,700 |
| Functions | Print, copy, scan | Print, copy, scan |
| Largest paper | A4 | A4 |
| Colour | Colour | Colour |
| Print speed | 10 pages a minute black, 5 colour (ISO) | 11 pages a minute black, 6 colour (ISO) |
| Two-sided printing | Manual | Manual |
| Document feeder | None (flatbed scanner) | None (flatbed scanner) |
| Screen | None (set up with the Epson Smart Panel app) | None |
| Connections | Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, USB | Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, USB, AirPrint and Mopria |
| Paper capacity | 100 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Toner or ink | Epson 103 ink (Middle East and Africa units) or 003 (Asian units) | Epson 103 ink (Middle East and Africa units) or 003 (Asian units) |
| Rated yield | 4,500 pages black, 7,500 colour per bottle set | 4,700 pages black, 7,500 colour per bottle set |
| Worth knowing | L3251 and L3252 are the same printer in different packaging; L3256 is the white version; L3260 adds a small colour screen | Newer design: smaller body, user-replaceable maintenance box, print head rated to 50,000 pages; Epson suggests up to 800 pages a month |
| Toner or ink price in Ghana | GH₵170 | GH₵170 |
| Black cost per page (approx.) | GH₵0.038 | GH₵0.036 |
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Specs from the manufacturers' published pages (linked below). Cost per page uses the lowest toner or ink price we found and the rated yield; real pages with photos or heavy text cost more.
Are the L3250, L3251 and L3252 different printers?
No. Epson's own specifications for the L3250, L3251 and L3252 are identical: same print speed, same scanner, same Wi-Fi, same ink. The model numbers exist for different regions, retailers and packaging. For example, Epson's Middle East and Africa version of the L3252 comes with less ink in the box than the L3250.
- L3256 is the same printer in a white body.
- L3260 adds a 3.7cm colour screen, so you can work it without the phone app.
So when you compare prices, treat the L3250, L3251 and L3252 as the same machine and ask how much ink is included.
What does the L3350 add?
The L3350 is a newer, redesigned model rather than a variant:
- Slightly faster: 11 pages a minute in black and 6 in colour (ISO), against 10 and 5.
- Smaller body with a curved, extending paper tray.
- User-replaceable maintenance box, the part that collects waste ink. On older models, a full waste pad usually means a trip to a technician.
- Print head rated to 50,000 pages in Epson's warranty terms, against 30,000 for the L3250.
- Phone printing through AirPrint and Mopria without extra apps.
Epson's Middle East site suggests up to 800 pages a month for the L3350.
Which ink does each take in Ghana?
This catches people out. Epson sells different ink codes by region:
- Epson 103: the official ink for models sold in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, which is Ghana's region.
- Epson 003: for the same printers sold in Asia. Many units in Ghanaian shops are Asian imports and take 003.
The bottles look alike but aren't interchangeable. Before you buy, check the model code on the box or ask the seller which ink it takes, and make sure that ink is easy to buy near you. See current printer ink prices.
Is either right for an office?
Both print, copy and scan in colour, which suits homes, students and small offices. Neither has a document feeder or automatic two-sided printing, and both are slower than a laser printer. If you print mostly black and white documents in volume, compare them against laser printers in our printer prices and read ink tank vs laser before deciding.
Before you pay
Before you buy a printer: what to check
A cheap printer can be expensive to own. A few minutes of checking now saves money every month afterwards.
Check the cost of ink or toner, not just the printer. Find the cartridge or bottle it uses, look up its price and how many pages it prints, and work out the cost per page.
Match the printer to what you print. Mostly black and white documents suit a laser printer; colour, photos and mixed use suit an ink tank. Need to scan and copy too? Get an all-in-one.
Make sure it's genuine and new. Ask whether the box is sealed and whether the starter ink or toner is included. Prices far below other sellers are a warning sign.
Ask about the warranty and who honours it. Keep the receipt and check whether the seller or a local service partner handles repairs.
Check how you'll connect. USB only, or Wi-Fi and phone printing? Confirm before buying if several people will share it.
If it will sit unused for weeks, think twice about inkjet. Ink can dry in the print head. A laser printer copes better with occasional use.
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Questions people ask
What is the difference between the Epson L3250 and L3350?
The L3350 is a newer design: slightly faster (11 vs 10 pages a minute in black), smaller, with a user-replaceable maintenance box and a print head rated to 50,000 pages against 30,000. Both print, copy and scan in colour over Wi-Fi.
Is the Epson L3252 the same as the L3250?
Yes. Epson lists identical specifications. The L3252 is a regional or retailer version; the Middle East and Africa L3252 comes with less ink in the box. The L3251 is also the same printer.
Which ink does the Epson L3250 use in Ghana?
Units sold officially in the Middle East and Africa use Epson 103 ink. Asian imports use Epson 003. They aren't interchangeable, so check the box or ask the seller.
How much is the Epson L3250 in Ghana?
In October 2026, new Epson EcoTank L3250 printers were listed at GH₵2,500 to GH₵2,870 in Ghana.
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