Mascom International stocks the Epson EcoTank L6580 at KSh 164,000, an A4 ink tank printer that prints, scans, copies and faxes at 25 pages per minute in black and in colour. It is brand new and sealed. The Epson EcoTank L6580 adds NFC tap-to-print and a USB host port, so documents print from an Android phone or a flash drive with no computer involved. Epson rates it for up to 66,000 pages a month. Two 250-sheet trays, a 50-sheet rear feed and a 50-sheet document feeder sit in one cabinet, on display at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD.
Built for cyber cafés, print shops, school offices and busy reception desks across Kenya, the Epson EcoTank L6580 handles walk-in customers who arrive with files on a phone or a flash drive. Most office printers expect every job to come from a logged-in computer, which leaves a queue at the counter. The Epson EcoTank L6580 lets a student near Kenyatta University or JKUAT plug in a flash drive, choose a file on the touchscreen and collect the printout. Its refillable bottles hold 127 ml of black and 70 ml of each colour, replacing the steady cost of cartridges.
Where most Nairobi electronics shops sell this class of printer from a catalogue, Mascom International keeps the Epson EcoTank L6580 running in-store, so you can test NFC printing and flash-drive printing first. Buyers throughout Kenya report that the USB host port alone cuts the time staff spend opening customer files. If your office never handles walk-in jobs, the Epson EcoTank L6570 offers the same print speeds for KSh 36,000 less. Visit Kimathi Street for a test run, or order the Epson EcoTank L6580 on WhatsApp for pay-on-arrival delivery anywhere in Kenya.
Common Questions About the Epson EcoTank L6580
How much does the Epson EcoTank L6580 cost in Kenya?
The Epson EcoTank L6580 is KSh 164,000 at Mascom International in Nairobi CBD, brand new and sealed. That figure includes the printer, a power cable, a starter set of four ink bottles and a 12-month warranty covering manufacturing defects. You pay on arrival in cash or by M-Pesa after checking the unit. It sits KSh 36,000 above the Epson EcoTank L6570 at KSh 128,000, and the gap buys NFC tap-to-print, a USB host port for flash drives and a published monthly volume rating.
Epson EcoTank L6580 or Epson EcoTank M15180: which suits a busy print shop?
The Epson EcoTank L6580 prints full colour on A4, while the Epson EcoTank M15180 prints black only but handles larger A3 sheets. The M15180 costs KSh 144,000, which is KSh 20,000 less. A cyber café printing colour CVs, passport-style photo pages and school projects should choose the Epson EcoTank L6580. A print shop that mostly runs black A3 drawings, exam papers or large spreadsheets should choose the M15180. Neither replaces the other, so some busy shops keep both.
Can customers print eCitizen, KRA and M-Pesa documents on the Epson EcoTank L6580 from a flash drive?
Yes, the Epson EcoTank L6580 has a USB host port, so a customer plugs in a flash drive and prints a saved eCitizen form, KRA PIN certificate or M-Pesa statement from the touchscreen. No staff computer needs to open the file, which keeps viruses on customer flash drives away from your office machines. For phone files, NFC tap-to-print and Wi-Fi Direct take over. In towns like Eldoret, Nyeri and Machakos, cyber cafés can serve these walk-in jobs faster at a single counter.
How does NFC tap-to-print work on the Epson EcoTank L6580?
NFC, or near-field communication, lets an Android phone connect to the Epson EcoTank L6580 by touching its tag, with no network setup. The customer opens Epson's mobile app, taps the phone on the printer and the link forms in seconds. Wi-Fi Direct then carries the file, so the phone never joins your office network. This suits receptions, banking halls and clinics where visitors need a single page printed quickly. Phones without NFC can still connect through Wi-Fi Direct or the office Wi-Fi.
How many pages a month can the Epson EcoTank L6580 handle?
Epson rates the Epson EcoTank L6580 for up to 66,000 pages a month, with a recommended volume of 200 to 3,300 pages a month. The higher figure is the most it can take in a peak month, such as exam season or end-of-year reporting. The recommended range is what keeps it running well over years of service. A cyber café printing 150 pages a day sits comfortably inside that range. Two 250-sheet trays mean a long run needs fewer paper refills during the day.
How long does the Epson EcoTank L6580 take to copy an ID card or certificate?
A flatbed scan on the Epson EcoTank L6580 takes about 10 seconds for an A4 page in black or colour. The scanner reads at 2,400 x 1,200 dpi optical resolution, so the small print on ID cards, title deeds and academic certificates stays legible. Copies print at 25 pages per minute once the scan is done. For stacks, the 50-sheet document feeder scans 27.5 black pages per minute. Estate agents and law firms in Upper Hill handle client document packs this way every day.
Is the Epson EcoTank L6580 worth KSh 164,000 for a cyber café near a university?
For a cyber café near the University of Nairobi, Moi University or USIU, the Epson EcoTank L6580 is worth the price because it removes the computer from walk-in jobs. Flash-drive and NFC printing let staff serve two customers at once. Colour at 25 pages per minute keeps project printing moving at deadline time. Refillable bottles keep the cost per page low, so margins on each printout hold up. A café printing only black notes would spend less on the Epson EcoTank L6550.
Which buyers get the most from the Epson EcoTank L6580, and who should look elsewhere?
The Epson EcoTank L6580 fits cyber cafés, print shops, school offices and receptions that take files from phones and flash drives all day. Offices where every job comes from staff laptops should look elsewhere, because the Epson EcoTank L6570 matches its print speed for KSh 128,000. Anyone printing A3 should consider the Epson EcoTank L14150 at KSh 84,000. A home user with light printing needs is far better served by the Epson EcoTank L6490 at KSh 69,500, which costs less than half as much.
Technical Specifications
Print Engine
- ISO print speed of 25 pages per minute in black and colour — colour jobs never slow the counter queue.
- Two-sided printing at 21 pages per minute in both black and colour, so booklets and CVs keep pace.
- Top resolution of 4,800 x 2,400 dpi (dots per inch) — sharp small text on forms and clean colour charts.
- Automatic duplex on A4 plain paper — the printer turns each sheet itself, cutting paper spend on long documents.
- Monthly rating of up to 66,000 pages, with 200 to 3,300 pages a month recommended for long service life.
- Four-colour ink tank design fed from bottles, so there are no cartridges to swap during a busy day.
Paper Handling
- Three paper sources: two 250-sheet front trays and a 50-sheet rear feed for card, labels and envelopes.
- Keep plain A4 in one front tray and letterhead or photo-ready card in the other, ready for any job.
- 125-sheet output tray — a long run of exam papers or flyers lands without overflowing onto the floor.
- 50-sheet automatic document feeder scans 27.5 black or 9 colour pages per minute on single-sided originals.
- Two-sided document feeding at 11 black or 6 colour pages per minute — both faces of each page captured unattended.
- Measures 425 x 500 x 350 mm and weighs 17.8 kg, so it needs a firm stand or counter.
Connectivity
- NFC (near-field communication) tag — an Android phone touches the printer to link up and print in seconds.
- USB host port — prints files from a flash drive through the touchscreen, with no computer in between.
- Hi-Speed USB 2.0 for a direct cable to one desktop, plus an Ethernet port for a wired router link.
- Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n on the 2.4GHz band, which carries well through walls in older office buildings.
- Wi-Fi Direct — customers print from their own device without joining the shop or office network.
- Walk-up mono and colour fax at 33.6 kbps, about 3 seconds per page, with 100 speed dials and 180-page memory.
Software
- 10.9 cm colour touchscreen — pick flash-drive files, copy settings and fax numbers by tapping the screen.
- Epson's mobile app on Android and iPhone handles printing, scanning to phone and ink-level checks.
- Flatbed scanning in about 10 seconds per A4 page at 2,400 x 1,200 dpi optical resolution.
- Scan to a computer, a phone or a flash drive, so customers walk away with digital copies too.
- Nozzle check and head cleaning run from the touchscreen, keeping colour accurate without a technician visit.
Consumables and Running Cost
- Box ink: one 127 ml black bottle and three 70 ml bottles of cyan, magenta and yellow.
- Refillable bottles cost far less per page than cartridges, which protects margins on every printout sold.
- Keyed bottle tips fit only their matching tank, so staff refill cleanly without mixing colours.
- Power draw of 19 W copying and 10 W ready, light enough for a small UPS during a short blackout.
- Sleep mode at 0.8 W and 0.2 W when off, with typical use of 0.14 kWh a week.
- Accepts 100-240V at 50-60Hz, so it plugs into standard Kenyan mains sockets.
Package Contents
The Epson EcoTank L6580 box contains the printer, a power cable, setup documentation and a starter set of ink: one 127 ml black bottle and 70 ml bottles of cyan, magenta and yellow. That ink is enough to start printing for customers on the first day. Paper, a USB cable and an Ethernet cable are not listed among the contents. Mascom International sells genuine Epson refill bottles and cables if you need them.
Warranty
The Epson EcoTank L6580 ships with a 12-month warranty through Mascom International, covering manufacturing defects under normal use. It covers factory faults in the print, scan, fax, NFC and paper-feed hardware. Keep your receipt, and bring any claim to our Nairobi CBD service desk at the Old Mutual Building on Kimathi Street.
Where to Buy the Epson EcoTank L6580 in Kenya
The Epson EcoTank L6580 is waiting at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Our doors open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Bring a flash drive and an Android phone, then try both before you pay. It ships in Epson's standard finish; ask us on WhatsApp to confirm the unit in stock.
Get in touch with our team:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
We deliver with pay-on-arrival to all 47 counties. Nairobi and its environs receive same-day delivery, and Machakos, Nyeri, Kakamega, Meru and other major towns receive delivery on the next business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days. Each unit carries the 12-month warranty above. You can count on honest specifications, accurate pricing and after-sales support from a store that stands behind every printer it sells.
