A full comparison of Epson EcoTank L18050 Printer and Brother DCP-T830DW Ink Tank Printer on price, Printer Functions, Print Colors, Ink System, Maximum Print Resolution, and technical specs.
A six-color ink tank photo printer for sizes up to A3+, offering 5760 × 1440 dpi borderless output, Wi-Fi Dire…
$515.00
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An A4 color ink tank multifunction printer for printing, copying and scanning, with ISO speeds up to 17 ppm bl…
$235.00
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| Specification | EcoTank L18050 Printer | DCP-T830DW Ink Tank Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $515.00 | $235.00 |
| Features | ||
| Printer Functions | Print, Scan, Copy | |
| LCD Display | — | 1-line LCD, 20 characters |
| Control Panel | — | 1-line LCD and buttons |
| Quiet Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Printer Specifications | ||
| تقنية الطباعة | Epson Micro Piezo | Epson Micro Piezo |
| Printing | ||
| Print Colors | 6 | 4 |
| Ink System | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow , Light Cyan , Light Magenta | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow |
| Maximum Print Resolution | 5760 × 1440 dpi | 1200 × 6000 dpi |
| Duplex Printing | Manual | Automatic |
| Borderless Printing | Up to A3+ | Up to A4 |
| Paper size | A3+, A3 | A4 |
| CD/DVD Printing | Yes | — |
| PVC Card Printing | Yes | — |
| Ink | ||
| Ink Technology | Dye Ink | Dye Ink |
| Included Black Ink Yield | — | 15000 pages |
| Included Color Ink Yield | — | 5000 pages |
| Standard Black Ink Bottle | Espon 108 | BTD100BK |
| Standard Colour Ink Bottles | Espon 108 | BTD100C/M/Y, approx. 5,000 pages |
| Replacement Black Ink Bottle Yield | 3000 pages | 7500 pages |
| Performance | ||
| Print Speed Black | 22 ppm | 30 ppm |
| Maximum Print Speed Color | 22 ppm | 26 ppm |
| ISO Print Speed Black | 8 ppm | 17 ppm |
| ISO Print Speed Color | 8 ppm | 16.5 ppm |
| 10×15 cm Photo Print Speed | 13 sec | — |
| First Page Out Time (Black) | — | 6 sec |
| First Page Out Time (Color) | — | 6.5 sec |
| Print Head | ||
| Black Nozzles | 180 | — |
| Nozzles Per Color | 180 | — |
| Minimum Droplet Size | 1.5 pl | — |
| Copy | ||
| ISO Copy Speed Black | — | 13 ppm |
| ISO Copy Speed Color | — | 10.5 ppm |
| Copy Resolution | — | 1200 × 2400 dpi |
| Maximum Copies | — | 99 copies |
| Copy Zoom | — | 25-400 |
| Maximum Copy Size | — | A4/Letter |
| N-in-1 Copy | — | 2-in-1, 2-in-1 ID, 4-in-1 |
| First Copy Out Time Monochrome | — | 10.5 sec |
| First Copy Out Time Colour | — | 21 sec |
| Copy Features | — | Multiple copies up to 99, stack, sort, N-in-1, poster, fit to page, background colour removal, ID copy |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | — | Flatbed with ADF |
| Optical Scan Resolution | — | 1200 × 2400 (glass); 1200 × 600 (ADF) dpi |
| Maximum Scan Area | — | 21.39 × 29.5 cm |
| Scan Output Formats | — | BMP, JPEG, TIFF, PDF |
| Flatbed Scan Speed | — | Black: 3.35; Colour: 4.38 sec |
| Scan-to Features | — | Image, OCR, Email, File |
| Scanner Sensor Type | — | CIS |
| Scanner Colour Bit Depth | — | 30 : input : 16 - output bit |
| Scanner Grayscale Bit Depth | — | 10-bit input, 8 output bit |
| ADF Monochrome Scan Speed | — | 17 ipm |
| ADF Colour Scan Speed | — | 7 ipm |
| Colour Scanning | — | Yes |
| Monochrome Scanning | — | Yes |
| Advanced Scan Features | — | Automatic deskew, multiple pages to a single page, background colour removal |
| Maximum Scan Resolution | — | 19200 × 19200 dpi |
| Hardware Scan Resolution | — | 1200 × 2400 dpi |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless Connectivity | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Printing Services | Epson Smart Panel App, Epson Connect (Email Print, Remote Print Driver) | Brother Mobile Connect, Apple AirPrint, Mopria, Brother Print Service Plugin |
| Interfaces | USB، Wi-Fi، Wi-Fi Direct | USB، Ethernet،Wi-Fi، Wi-Fi Direct |
| Network Protocols | — | IPv4, IPv6 |
| WLAN Security | WEP 64 Bit, WEP 128 Bit, WPA PSK (TKIP), WPA2 PSK (AES), WPA3-SAE(AES) | WEP 64/128-bit, WPA/WPA2-PSK, WPA3-SAE |
| Ethernet Connectivity | — | Yes |
| Supported OS | Windows , Mac OS | Windows 10/11/Server 2016/2019/2022, macOS 12–15, Linux, Chrome OS |
| Email Print | Yes | Yes |
| Brother WebConnect Support | — | Yes |
| Brother Cloud Apps | — | Yes |
| Network Management Tools | — | BRAdmin Pro, EWS |
| Wireless Frequency Bands | — | 2.4/5 GHz |
| Wireless Standards | — | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n |
| Wireless Setup | — | WPS |
| Compatibility | ||
| Chromebook Native Print | Yes | Yes |
| Paper Handling | ||
| Paper Input Capacity | 100 sheets | 230 sheets |
| Paper Output Capacity | — | 50 sheets |
| Paper Trays | 1 | 2 |
| Supported Paper Weight | — | 64–220 g/m² |
| Automatic Document Feeder Capacity | — | 20 sheets |
| Photo Paper Capacity | 20 sheets | — |
| Standard Tray Media Types | — | Plain, Inkjet, Glossy, Recycled |
| ADF Supported Paper Weight | — | 64–90 g/m² |
| Standard Paper Tray Capacity | 100 sheets | 150 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | — | 80 sheets |
| ADF Paper Size Range | — | 139.7–215.9 wide; 148–355.6 long mm |
| Dimensions | ||
| Width | 523 mm | 435 mm |
| Depth | 369 mm | 418 mm |
| Height | 150 mm | 180 mm |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 8 kg | 9.9 kg |
| Printer Colour | Black | — |
| Power | ||
| Supply Voltage | 100–240 V | 220–240 V |
| Frequency | 50-60 Hz | 50-60 Hz |
| Ready Mode Power | 4.4 W | 3 W |
| Sleep Mode Power | 0.6 W | 0.8 W |
| Power Off Consumption | 0.2 W | 0.1 W |
| Printing Power Consumption | 19 W | — |
| Maintenance | ||
| Replaceable Maintenance Box | Yes | — |
| Replaceable Pickup Roller | Yes | — |
| Printer | ||
| Printer Category | Photo | Office multifunction ink tank printer |
| Printer Language | ESC/P-R | — |
| Printer Memory | — | 128 MB |
| CPU Speed | — | 576 MHz |
| Product SKU | C11CK38402 | DCP-T830DW |
| Software | ||
| Desktop Printing and Scanning Software | Epson ScanSmart | Brother iPrint&Scan |
| Environment | ||
| Operating Temperature | — | 10–35 °C |
| Operating Humidity | — | 20–80 % |
| Noise | ||
| Printing Sound Pressure | 48 dB(A) | 57 dB(A) |
The DCP-T830DW is the best overall because it offers broader functionality, faster output, better paper handling and wider connectivity. The L18050 remains the more suitable choice when A3+, six-color output and disc or PVC card printing are essential.
The Epson EcoTank L18050 Printer and Brother DCP-T830DW Ink Tank Printer both use inkjet technology and support color borderless printing, Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct. Both are also compatible with Windows and macOS and are listed as available in the provided data.
The main difference is that the L18050 is print-only, while the DCP-T830DW prints, scans and copies and includes a flatbed scanner with a 20-sheet ADF. Brother is considerably faster, reaching 17 ppm black and 16.5 ppm color at ISO speeds, compared with 8 ppm for both on Epson. It also provides automatic rather than manual duplex, a 230-sheet input capacity instead of 100 sheets, and Ethernet connectivity. In contrast, the L18050 supports A3 and A3+, uses six ink colors instead of four, and can print on discs and PVC cards as well as directly through USB.
The L18050 suits users prioritizing larger media, specialized materials and six-color output. The DCP-T830DW better serves those needing faster A4 multifunction operation, stronger paper handling and broader network connectivity.
The L18050 supports A3+ printing, uses six colors and prints on discs and PVC cards, but it is print-only. The DCP-T830DW adds scanning and copying, a 20-sheet ADF, automatic duplex and Ethernet, while also providing faster ISO speeds and greater paper capacity.
Based on current prices, DCP-T830DW Ink Tank Printer is the cheaper option and the better value. It costs 235 USD versus 515 USD for EcoTank L18050 Printer. The price difference is 280 USD, about 54.4% less. Prices are live and subject to change.
Choose the L18050 when A3+ media, six-color output, disc printing or PVC card printing is required. Choose the DCP-T830DW when you need scanning and copying, multi-page document handling through an ADF, faster A4 output and automatic two-sided printing.
Both are color inkjet printers with borderless printing, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct and mobile printing services. They also support Windows and macOS and use wireless networking based on IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n standards.
The DCP-T830DW leads in both areas. Its ISO speed is 17 ppm in black and 16.5 ppm in color, while the L18050 is rated at 8 ppm for each. Brother also holds 230 sheets compared with Epson's 100-sheet input capacity.
Yes — EcoTank L18050 Printer and DCP-T830DW Ink Tank Printer are available at EvoLink in Damascus, with shipping to all Syrian governorates.
Address: Syria, Damascus, Halbouni, Musalam Barudi street, Building 1020, 1st floor.
Contact: +963 96 44 007 44 or via WhatsApp.
