Epson L3250 vs Canon G3010: Which Wi-Fi Ink Tank Printer?

Quick Verdict

Epson EcoTank L3250 scores 75/100 and Canon PIXMA G3010 scores 75/100 on our home profile. Their checked totals are ₹14,684 and ₹12,999. The Canon costs less to buy; the Epson has the lower illustrated replacement-ink allowance. Both are Wi-Fi flatbed all-in-ones without automatic duplex or an ADF.

Researched, not hands-on tested.Final editorial review: 9 November 2026. India offer and consumable price snapshot: 8 November 2026. Scores are our editorial assessment of published specifications, supply costs and India support. We did not print test pages, measure speed, inspect photographs or run reliability tests.

Where to buy (11 Nov 2026 prices): Epson EcoTank L3250: MD Computers (₹18,999); Canon PIXMA G3010: Computech (₹13,899). The totals above use the offers we checked.

Comparison totals add a separately displayed mandatory marketplace fee. Delivery, optional protection, bank discounts, exchange offers and promotional gifts are excluded. These are dated offers, not a guarantee of the lowest checkout price. Verify the named model and authorised India invoice; a retailer title does not establish manufacturer specifications.

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Automatic print duplex means printing both sides. It does not establish two-sided ADF scanning. A flatbed scanner needs each sheet placed manually. Speeds are maker claims under the stated test method; draft ppm, ISO ipm and a complete scan/copy workflow are different measures.

Original benchmarksutra research. Not a hands-on test.

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The decision behind the price gap

The Epson’s checked total is ₹1,685 higher. At the illustrative 80% mono/20% colour document mix, its replacement-ink saving is about ₹0.0309 per page. Dividing the purchase premium by that difference gives roughly 54,617 pages, or 22.8 years at 200 pages a month. This is an ink-consumption-only break-even illustration, not a predicted cash payback date. Bundled ink, cleaning, paper and maintenance are excluded; a change in price or mix changes the result.

The 7,200-page illustration therefore leaves the cheaper Canon below the Epson in purchase-plus-supply allowance despite the Epson’s lower per-page figure. A buyer who prints mostly mono or a different document coverage will see different economics. Do not choose solely on a rounded “8 paise versus 10 paise” label without counting the upfront gap.

ISO speed and useful functions

Epson rates the L3250 at 10/5 ipm ISO and Canon rates the G3010 at 8.8/5 ipm ISO. Those are maker figures, not timings from our own prints. Both provide scan/copy through a flatbed and support Wi-Fi, while automatic print duplex and an ADF are absent. If recurring two-sided work or batch scanning is the actual problem, compare a different feature class rather than assuming either model solves it.

Where each printer fits

Epson EcoTank L3250 — Low illustrated ink cost with Wi-Fi

75/100 on the home profile; ₹14,684 checked total.Epson rates it at 10/5 ipm ISO. It provides Wi-Fi and flatbed scan/copy, without automatic print duplex or an ADF. Our checked marketplace total includes a separately listed fee. Its 003 bottle calculation is low, but that does not establish a faster workflow or better photographs than a competing printer. Epson’s India term is one year or 30,000 prints, whichever first.

Support evidence:1 year or 30,000 prints, whichever first, incl. print head (Epson India product page)

Official model specifications·Checked direct offer·Croma — affiliate

Canon PIXMA G3010 — Wi-Fi ink tank at a lower purchase total

75/100 on the home profile; ₹12,999 checked total.This is a four-ink print/scan/copy model rated at 8.8/5 ipm ISO. It lacks an ADF and automatic print duplex. Its checked price is lower than the L3250’s, while the replacement-ink allowance is a little higher. A small per-page difference can take a very large number of pages to recover an upfront premium. Verify current OS drivers before ordering an older model.

Support evidence:1 year onsite or 15,000 prints, whichever is earlier. Covers printer body only; ink/paper excluded. Canon India service network: https://cloud.connect.canon.co.in/servicenetwork ; call centre 1860 180 3366 / 1800 208 3366 (per warranty T&C page). Onsite only within municipal limits of nearest authorised service centre, otherwise carry-in.

Official model specifications·Checked direct offer·Croma — affiliate

Replacement-supply allowance, not measured running cost

The illustration uses 7,200 pages: 200 a month for 36 months. Colour-capable printers use 80% mono and 20% colour documents; mono models use all mono. It charges replacement supplies on every page and gives no credit for bundled starter ink or toner. It isnot actual three-year cash ownership cost. It excludes paper, electricity, cleaning, wastage and maintenance parts with no verified replacement interval. A part-used bottle is treated proportionally; actual purchases come in whole bottles or cartridges. Displayed per-page figures are rounded; scores use full precision.

Epson EcoTank L3250 — supply arithmetic

Mono = 379.0/4500 = 0.084222 rupees/page. Colour full-ink allowance = mono + 434.0/7500 + 448.0/7500 + 434.0/7500 = 0.259689 rupees/page. Includes black and all colour inks; not measured cost.

This calculation uses one capacity option for each colour. A larger and smaller compatible cartridge are alternatives, not cumulative supplies. A toner cartridge that already contains its drum is counted once; a genuinely separate matching drum is added once. Manufacturer yields are estimates, not a promise for your documents.

Canon PIXMA G3010 — supply arithmetic

Mono = 595/6000 = 0.099167 rupees/page. Colour full-ink allowance = mono + 595/7000 + 595/7000 + 595/7000 = 0.354167 rupees/page. Includes black and all colour inks; not measured cost.

This calculation uses one capacity option for each colour. A larger and smaller compatible cartridge are alternatives, not cumulative supplies. A toner cartridge that already contains its drum is counted once; a genuinely separate matching drum is added once. Manufacturer yields are estimates, not a promise for your documents.

The seven ratings behind the result

How to read the scores

Every printer receives seven ratings out of 10. A buyer profile changes their weights, and the weighted total is divided by 10. Lists sort by the unrounded result; the displayed integer uses half-up rounding. Home weighs quality and running cost at 20 points each; the ink-tank profile gives running cost 35. Office gives speed 25 and features 20. Photo gives the specification-based quality proxy 50, but that proxy is not a measured assessment of a print’s colours, detail or longevity. The budget list uses home weights; laser uses office weights.

Tiers are S at 90+, A at 80–89, B at 70–79, C at 60–69 and D below 60. A score difference is not a percentage improvement in printed quality or speed. Use the relevant profile and the missing-feature notes, rather than treating all printers with the same visible integer as interchangeable.Read the full Printer Score methodology.

Check the job before buying the printer

• Count pages and colour pages separately.A mono machine cannot meet a colour requirement, however low its score-model allowance. If photographs are occasional, compare the purchase premium with the cost of an external print service rather than assuming a dedicated photo printer pays for itself.

• Choose the scanning workflow.An ADF can feed loose documents; books and fragile pages still need a suitable flatbed. Automatic print duplex and two-sided scan/copy are different features. Check both directions explicitly if you handle signed forms in batches.

• Check current drivers for your actual device.Wi-Fi alone does not establish AirPrint, Linux or current macOS support. Use the exact maker model’s download page. Old retailer text may list retired cloud services; those are not a current feature promise.

• Read warranty limits together.“One year or 30,000 pages” ends when the first limit is reached. Onsite coverage may be limited by distance or municipal boundaries. Registration gifts, optional paid cover and retailer-only extended-warranty claims are not automatic additions to the standard maker term.

• Budget for more than ink.Paper, maintenance cartridges, cleaning, waste ink, replacement printheads and low-volume interruptions can affect spending. We have not established a predictable replacement interval for every part, so the supply scenario cannot promise a cash ownership bill.

• Verify refill identity and availability.Match bottle or cartridge code, colour and capacity to the model. Do not use a generic marketplace title as proof of genuine supply or seller authorisation. An out-of-stock published price is a reference, not an available purchase offer.

Frequently asked questions

Which has better print quality?

We have not printed the same documents on both or measured colour, detail or consistency. Our rating is a specification-based editorial proxy. It should not be quoted as a measured print-quality result.

Is the lower per-page figure always the cheaper purchase?

No. Include the printer price and the number and mix of pages you expect to print. The proportional supply allowance does not credit initial ink or toner and cannot predict exact cash purchase timing.

Do both include scanning and automatic duplex?

Read the feature table for this pair. Printing both sides, scanning a flatbed and feeding a stack automatically are separate capabilities. A shared model family name does not establish all three.

Can I use a cheaper compatible cartridge or refill?

This comparison uses the identified original-labelled supplies and maker yields. It does not assume third-party ink has the same yield, quality, warranty implications or reliability. Confirm current compatible part codes for the exact India unit.

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Sources and editorial note

• Epson EcoTank L3250 — official specification

• Epson EcoTank L3250 — checked retailer offer

• Canon PIXMA G3010 — official specification

• Canon PIXMA G3010 — India warranty evidence

• Canon PIXMA G3010 — checked retailer offer

Maker specifications and supplies are linked above; the arithmetic tables identify each supply price and yield basis. Final editorial review: 9 November 2026; price and consumable snapshot: 8 November 2026. Global or regional support pages are identified in the research record when used. Model-specific India terms take priority over a retailer title or a generic brand banner. Rankings and buying judgements are original editorial work; commercial eligibility does not determine scores or order.