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The Epson EcoTank L3250 and Canon MegaTank G3111 are Latin American printer models. If you are shopping in the United States, check the US model and ink code before following any buying advice based on this comparison. The L3250 offers Wi-Fi Direct and the Epson Smart Panel workflow. The G3111 offers a small LCD and pigment black ink. Those are useful distinctions for the original regional products, but the US Epson ET-2800 and Canon G3270 have different specifications and consumables. This is a guide to making that transition, not a claim that the model numbers are interchangeable.
What the original L3250 and G3111 comparison establishes
| Feature | Epson L3250, regional model | Canon G3111, regional model |
|---|---|---|
| Functions | Print, copy, scan | Print, copy, scan |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi |
| On-device display | No LCD listed | 1.2-inch LCD |
| Replacement ink | Epson T544 | Canon GI-190 |
| Black ink | Check region-specific formulation | Canon lists pigment black |
| US purchase implication | Do not substitute ET-2800 ink | Do not substitute G3270 ink |
These details are from Epson Brazil’s L3250 page and Canon Brazil’s G3111 page. The photographs reused from the original article depict these regional models. They should not be read as photos of the US replacements.
Why model and ink codes matter in the US
A printer name is only part of the buying decision. The L3250 uses T544 bottles in its regional listing. The US ET-2800 lists T522 replacement ink on Epson’s product page. Likewise, the Brazilian G3111 lists GI-190, while Canon’s US G3270 brochure lists GI-21. Similar tank systems do not make bottles, printheads or regional warranties interchangeable. Match the exact model and compatible ink on the manufacturer’s US support page before ordering refills.
Importing a Latin American unit can also complicate service, returns and driver support. A seller’s US shipping address alone does not prove a US warranty. Ask for the precise model suffix, included bottles and written warranty terms. The power input for the original regional models spans 100–240 V according to their sheets, but voltage compatibility is not the same as domestic service eligibility.
US alternative: what the Epson ET-2800 actually offers
The ET-2800 is a US EcoTank all-in-one with a flatbed scanner and a color display. This is a critical difference from the L3250’s no-display description. Epson lists T522 replacement bottles with yields of up to 4,500 black or 7,500 color ISO pages under its test conditions. That is a bottle-set claim, not the number every office will obtain. There is no automatic two-sided printing in Epson’s comparison table for this model; duplex jobs require manual handling.
The ET-2800 may make sense for home documents, forms and occasional color printing when refill cost matters more than speed or an automatic document feeder. Check current Windows, Mac and mobile compatibility on its support page, especially if you rely on scanning software rather than basic printing. A US listing should say ET-2800, not L3250, if you intend to buy T522 ink locally.
US alternative: what the Canon G3270 actually offers
Canon’s G3270 US brochure identifies a pigment-based black GI-21 bottle, dye-based color GI-21 bottles, a backlit 1.35-inch LCD, Wi-Fi including wireless direct connection, and a flatbed scanner. It lists approximately 11 black and 6 color images per minute using its ESAT test. The printer is not simply a G3111 under a new label: the ink system, LCD and published speeds are model-specific.
The G3270 brochure lists borderless output from small photo sizes to Letter size, subject to supported paper and settings. It also lists a 100-sheet rear tray. A small business making handouts or simple signs should still check image quality and paper limitations; borderless capability does not make it a commercial photo printer. If copying multi-page contracts is routine, note the flatbed format and compare a model with an automatic document feeder.
Page yield is not cost per page
The original G3111 comparison cited up to 12,000 black pages with two included black bottles, while the L3250 cited up to 4,500 black pages from a replacement set. Those are different quantities of ink and cannot be compared as if they were one-bottle results. The US G3270 brochure lists up to 6,000 black and 7,700 color pages in default mode per full bottle set; the US ET-2800 lists 4,500 black and 7,500 color replacement-bottle yields. Test methods and included-versus-replacement amounts still need checking.
For your own estimate, use the price of the correct US replacement bottles divided by the applicable published yield, then add paper and any maintenance supplies. Print coverage, cleaning cycles and long gaps between jobs change actual usage. Avoid converting a maximum yield directly into a promise of savings. A higher bottle yield can be offset by more expensive ink or a printer that does not fit the workflow.
Which printing workflow fits your business?
For frequent printing from a phone, verify the exact US model’s mobile app and wireless setup instead of carrying over the L3250/G3111 feature list. For invoices and forms, consider how often you need duplex printing, scanning many pages and reliable text output. For occasional photos, inspect supported borderless sizes and paper types. The G3270’s pigment black is a documented text-oriented feature; it does not guarantee that every print on every paper is water resistant. A display may simplify local setup, but it does not replace a clear driver and network connection.
Before purchase, open each manufacturer’s US support and ink pages, record the model suffix and consumable codes, and compare the all-in cost of the first year rather than the printer alone. If the workload is high-volume copying or client documents under deadline, look beyond these entry-level flatbed models for paper handling and support options.
Frequently asked questions
Is the L3250 the same as the ET-2800?
No. They are separate regional model numbers, with different listed ink bottles and at least one visible feature difference: the US ET-2800 has a display. Use the documentation for the unit you will actually buy.
Can I use G3111 GI-190 ink in a US G3270?
Do not assume so. Canon’s US G3270 documentation lists GI-21. Confirm compatible bottles with Canon for your exact serial/model before refilling.
Which is cheaper per page?
Neither original nor US pair has a universal winner from the published yields alone. Calculate using current local bottle cost, test-method yield, paper and your actual mix of black and color pages.
Practical verdict for a US reader
The original L3250-versus-G3111 choice remains useful for understanding what to compare: wireless setup, on-device controls, black ink, borderless output and real operating cost. For a US purchase, start again with the ET-2800 and G3270 sheets rather than transferring a Brazilian recommendation. Confirm exact inks, service, paper handling and today’s local offer. No affiliate links or fixed prices are included in this English adaptation.
