Epson EcoTank L6490 is in stock at Mascom International, priced at KSh 69,500, brand new and sealed, as a four-in-one A4 machine for printing, scanning, copying and faxing. The Epson EcoTank L6490 prints 17 black and 9.5 colour images a minute under ISO 24734, turns pages automatically for two-sided output, and takes 35 originals in its automatic document feeder. A 250-sheet front cassette pairs with a rear slot for single sheets of letterhead or card. Come and test it at the Old Mutual Building, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, where the unit is set up on display.
Built for document-heavy teams across Kenya, the Epson EcoTank L6490 suits university registrars at Kenyatta or Moi processing admission files, procurement officers copying tender documents, and logistics coordinators faxing delivery notes from Industrial Area. Large scanning jobs stall on smaller feeders, so staff end up reloading every few minutes. The 35-sheet feeder holds a thicker bundle, and the fax keeps up to 180 incoming pages in memory if paper runs out overnight. The Epson EcoTank L6490 uses DURABrite ink from Epson 008 bottles, a pigment formula that keeps text crisp on ordinary copy paper.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya that quote specifications from a box, Mascom International runs a full stack through the Epson EcoTank L6490 feeder in front of you before you commit. Buyers throughout Kenya report that the larger feeder and fax memory save real time during month-end rushes. Against the Epson EcoTank L6390 at KSh 64,000, you pay KSh 5,500 more for those gains. Teams needing a 50-sheet feeder and two paper trays should look at the Epson EcoTank L6550 at KSh 116,000. Call or WhatsApp us to reserve a unit or arrange pay-on-arrival delivery.
Common Questions About the Epson EcoTank L6490
How much does the Epson EcoTank L6490 cost in Kenya?
The Epson EcoTank L6490 costs KSh 69,500, brand new and sealed, at Mascom International in Nairobi CBD. The price includes a starter set of Epson 008 ink bottles and a 12-month warranty for manufacturing defects. Delivery is pay-on-arrival across Kenya, so you settle by cash or M-Pesa once the printer is in your hands. That is KSh 5,500 above the Epson EcoTank L6390 and KSh 9,500 above the fax-free Epson EcoTank L6370. For that gap you get the larger feeder, the rear slot and deeper fax memory.
Should my office get the Epson EcoTank L6490 or step up to the Epson EcoTank L6550?
Most offices of up to about fifteen people do well with the Epson EcoTank L6490, which costs KSh 46,500 less than the Epson EcoTank L6550. Both print, scan, copy and fax in colour. The L6550 adds a 50-sheet feeder in place of 35 sheets and a second 250-sheet tray, so it holds twice the paper. Choose the L6550 for large teams printing all day. Choose the L6490 when one tray and a 35-page feeder cover your workload. The saving buys plenty of ink.
Will the Epson EcoTank L6490 connect to a Safaricom Home Fibre or Airtel router?
Yes, the Epson EcoTank L6490 joins any standard Wi-Fi router, including those supplied with Safaricom Home Fibre, Airtel Kenya and Telkom connections. It uses Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n on the 2.4 GHz band, which every such router broadcasts. You can also run an Ethernet cable from the router for a steadier link. When the internet line goes down, local printing still works, and Wi-Fi Direct lets up to eight devices connect without any router. Our team can set it up on your network at delivery.
Who gets the most from the Epson EcoTank L6490, and who should pass?
The Epson EcoTank L6490 is best for offices that scan and fax large bundles, such as registries, procurement units and clearing agents. Pass on it if your scanning jobs rarely exceed a few pages; the Epson EcoTank L6390 does the rest for KSh 5,500 less. Pass also if you print photos often, since dye-ink models like the Epson EcoTank L5290 at KSh 49,000 suit pictures better. Offices printing only black text can save with the Epson EcoTank M3170 at KSh 48,000.
Why does the Epson EcoTank L6490 use Epson 008 ink instead of Epson 001?
The Epson EcoTank L6490 uses Epson 008 DURABrite bottles, a pigment ink that sits on top of plain paper rather than soaking in. Text comes out with sharper edges and holds up better against highlighter pens on contracts and exam scripts. Each black bottle prints up to about 7,500 pages, and each colour set about 6,000. Epson 001 bottles do not fit this printer, so order 008 bottles from Mascom International when refilling. Keyed tips stop a bottle going into the wrong tank.
Can the Epson EcoTank L6490 receive faxes when the office is closed?
Yes, the Epson EcoTank L6490 receives faxes around the clock and stores up to 180 pages in its 2 MB memory. If the tray empties on a Friday evening, Monday morning brings every page still waiting. Fax runs at up to 33.6 kbps over a landline, in black or colour. PC fax lets a clerk send a scanned delivery note from a desktop without printing it first, and broadcast fax reaches many black-and-white recipients at once. Up to 100 speed-dial numbers keep regular clients handy.
How quickly can the Epson EcoTank L6490 copy and scan a full document bundle?
The Epson EcoTank L6490 copies from its feeder at up to 10 black and 4.5 colour images a minute under ISO testing. The flatbed is a touch quicker at 12 black and 6 colour images a minute for single pages. Feeder scans reach 6 mono and 5 colour images a minute at 200 dpi, so a 35-page tender pack is captured in about six minutes. ScanSmart then names and files the PDFs for emailing or an eCitizen or KRA iTax upload.
Will the Epson EcoTank L6490 work with the older computers in my office?
Yes, the Epson EcoTank L6490 supports Windows versions from XP through 10, Windows Server 2003 to 2016, and macOS 10.6.8 or later. That covers the older desktops still found in many county offices, school bursaries and small accounting firms. A USB 2.0 port connects a single computer directly, so no network setup is needed. iPhones print through AirPrint and most Android phones through Mopria, so newer handsets join in alongside older machines across the same office.
Technical Specifications
Print Engine
- PrecisionCore printhead with Heat-Free Technology — the head fires ink without heating it, so printing starts with little delay.
- ISO speed of 17 black and 9.5 colour images a minute — a 20-page memo comes off in just over a minute.
- Draft mode up to 37 black and 23 colour pages a minute — quick internal copies when quality can drop.
- Automatic two-sided printing at 7.5 black and 5 colour images a minute — long reports use half the paper.
- First page in about 7 seconds black and 11 seconds colour — one urgent letter is ready almost at once.
- Resolution up to 4,800 x 1,200 dpi — small type on forms, tables and stamps stays readable.
Paper Handling
- 250-sheet front cassette for 80 g/m² plain paper — half a ream loaded means fewer interruptions on busy days.
- Rear slot for one sheet at a time — feed letterhead, card or a single envelope without emptying the main cassette.
- 35-sheet automatic document feeder (ADF) taking 64 to 95 g/m² paper — thicker bundles scan and copy without reloading.
- Output tray holds 30 plain sheets or 20 glossy photo sheets — finished jobs stack neatly at the front.
- Sizes from A6 to Legal and Indian Legal, plus 8.5 x 13 inch and #10, DL and C6 envelopes.
- Flatbed glass scans 216 x 297 mm at 1,200 x 2,400 dpi optical — passports, ID cards and bound pages copy cleanly.
Connectivity
- USB 2.0 port — one desk computer prints over a direct cable with no network configuration at all.
- Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n — joins the ordinary office or home router supplied by Kenyan internet providers.
- Ethernet port — a wired connection to the router keeps a shared office printer reachable all day.
- Wi-Fi Direct for up to eight devices — phones and laptops connect straight to the printer without a router.
- Fax at up to 33.6 kbps with 2 MB memory holding about 180 pages — incoming faxes wait safely if paper runs out.
- 100 speed-dial numbers and 99 groups, plus broadcast fax in black and white — repeat recipients are one tap away.
Software
- Epson Connect with iPrint, Email Print, Remote Print Driver and Scan to Cloud — print and scan from another location.
- Apple AirPrint and Mopria support — iPhones, iPads and most Android phones print without installing extra apps.
- Epson ScanSmart — scans, names and saves documents as PDFs, then sends them by email in a few clicks.
- Works with Windows XP through 10, Windows Server 2003 to 2016 and macOS 10.6.8 or later.
- 2.4-inch colour touch screen — copying, scanning and faxing run from the panel with no computer switched on.
- Copies at 600 x 600 dpi, up to 99 per job, with 25 to 400 percent reduction and enlargement.
Consumables and Running Cost
- Epson 008 black DURABrite bottle C13T06G100 — up to about 7,500 pages of crisp pigment text per bottle.
- Epson 008 cyan, magenta and yellow bottles — up to about 6,000 pages per colour set by Epson's test.
- Pigment ink sits on the paper surface — text resists smudging from highlighters better than many dye inks.
- Maintenance box C13T04D100 — catches waste ink and is replaced by the user in minutes, no technician required.
- Power draw of 12 watts printing, 5.5 watts on standby and 0.9 watts asleep — easy on a small UPS.
- Printing 75 black pages a day, one black bottle lasts roughly 100 working days.
Package Contents
The Epson EcoTank L6490 arrives with the printer, a starter set of four Epson 008 ink bottles in black, cyan, magenta and yellow, a power cable and Epson's setup documentation. Pour each bottle into its matching tank, wait for the first charge to finish, and the printer is ready. USB, Ethernet and telephone cables for the fax line are sold separately at Mascom International, along with spare 008 bottles and UPS units.
Warranty
The Epson EcoTank L6490 ships with a 12-month warranty through Mascom International, covering manufacturing defects under normal use. Warranty claims go through our service desk at the Old Mutual Building in Nairobi CBD. Bring the unit and its receipt so our technicians can assess the fault and process the claim.
Where to Buy the Epson EcoTank L6490 in Kenya
Visit Mascom International at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, to see the Epson EcoTank L6490 working. We are open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Bring a bundle of your own documents and watch the feeder scan and copy them before you pay. Check on WhatsApp that a unit is ready for collection before you set out.
Get in touch here:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Delivery is pay-on-arrival in all 47 counties. Nairobi and its environs receive orders the same day, and offices in Thika, Eldoret, Kakamega and Malindi get theirs the next business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
The printer is backed by the 12-month warranty above. We keep specifications honest, prices accurate and after-sales support close at hand, so your office has someone to call after setup.
