EcoTank ET-2850 Printer
A colour multifunction ink tank printer for printing, scanning and copying, with Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct and autom…
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Compare EcoTank ET-2850 Printer EcoTank L6468 Printer
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models EcoTank ET-2850 Printer and EcoTank L6468 Printer within the same category.
EcoTank L6468 Printer
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Iso Duplex Print Speed Black
An A4 colour ink tank multifunction printer for printing, copying and scanning, with Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct and E…
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| Specification | EcoTank ET-2850 Printer | EcoTank L6468 Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Features | ||
| Printer Functions | Print, Scan, Copy | Print, Scan, Copy, Fax |
| LCD Display | 1.44-inch / 3.7 cm color LCD | 2.4-inch color LCD touchscreen |
| Control Panel | Colour control panel with 3.7 cm display | Full-touch control panel with 2.4-inch color LCD |
| Printer Specifications | ||
| تقنية الطباعة | Epson Micro Piezo print head | PrecisionCore Print Head |
| Printing | ||
| Print Colors | 4 | 4 |
| Ink System | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow |
| Maximum Print Resolution | 5760 × 1440 dpi | 4800 × 1200 dpi |
| Duplex Printing | Automatic | Automatic |
| Borderless Printing | Yes | — |
| Paper size | A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, C6 Envelope, DL Envelope, No. 10 Envelope, 10 x 15 cm, 13 x 18 cm, 9 x 13 cm, 13 x 20 cm, 20 x 25 cm | A4 |
| Print Margins | 3 top and bottom on single sheets; 3 on all sides for envelopes mm | 3 top, bottom, left and right mm |
| Voice-Activated Printing | Yes | — |
| Ink | ||
| Ink Technology | Pigment Black + Dye Colour | Pigment ink |
| Included Black Ink Yield | 14000 pages | 7500 pages |
| Included Color Ink Yield | 5200 pages | 6000 pages |
| Standard Black Ink Bottle | Epson 102 Black, C13T03R140, 127 ml | Epson 009 (T06E) Black |
| Standard Colour Ink Bottles | Epson 102 Cyan C13T03R240, Magenta C13T03R340, Yellow C13T03R440, 70 ml each | Epson 009 (T06E) Cyan, Magenta, Yellow |
| Replacement Black Ink Bottle Yield | 7500 pages | 7500 pages |
| Performance | ||
| Print Speed Black | 33 ppm | 37 ppm |
| Maximum Print Speed Color | 15 ppm | 23 ppm |
| ISO Print Speed Black | 10.5 ppm | 17 ppm |
| ISO Print Speed Color | 5 ppm | 9.5 ppm |
| 10×15 cm Photo Print Speed | — | 69 sec |
| First Page Out Time (Black) | 10 sec | 7 sec |
| First Page Out Time (Color) | 16 sec | 11 sec |
| ISO Duplex Print Speed Black | 6 ppm | 7.5 ppm |
| ISO Duplex Print Speed Color | 4 ppm | 5 ppm |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | — | 1600 pages |
| Maximum Monthly Duty Cycle | — | 1600 pages |
| Print Head | ||
| Black Nozzles | 180 | 400 |
| Nozzles Per Color | 59 | 128 |
| Minimum Droplet Size | 3 pl | 3.3 pl |
| Copy | ||
| ISO Copy Speed Black | 7.7 ipm | 12 ipm |
| ISO Copy Speed Color | 3.8 ppm | 6 ppm |
| Copy Resolution | — | 600 × 600 dpi |
| Maximum Copies | — | 99 copies |
| Copy Zoom | — | 25-400 % |
| Maximum Copy Size | — | Legal |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | Contact Image Sensor (CIS) | Flatbed colour image scanner (CIS) |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 1200 × 2400 dpi | 1200 × 2400 dpi |
| Maximum Scan Area | 21.6 x 29.7 cm | 21.6 x 29.7 cm |
| Scan Output Formats | BMP, JPEG, PICT, TIFF, multi-TIFF, PDF, PNG | BMP, JPEG, PICT, TIFF, PDF, PNG |
| Flatbed Scan Speed | Black: 11; Colour: 28 sec | Black: 12; Colour: 27 sec |
| Scan-to Features | — | Scan to storage device, computer, cloud, smart device and WSD |
| Scanner Sensor Type | CIS | CIS |
| Scanner Colour Bit Depth | 48: input : 24- output bit | 48: input : 24- output bit |
| Scanner Grayscale Bit Depth | 16- internal, 8- external bit | 16- input, 8- output bit |
| Scanner Black and White Bit Depth | 16- internal, 1- external bit | 16- input, 1- output bit |
| ADF Monochrome Scan Speed | — | 6 ipm |
| ADF Colour Scan Speed | — | 5 ipm |
| Colour Scanning | Yes | Yes |
| Monochrome Scanning | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum Scan Resolution | 9600 × 9600 interpolated output resolution dpi | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless Connectivity | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Printing Services | Apple AirPrint, Mopria Print Service, Epson Smart Panel, Epson Connect | Apple AirPrint, Epson Connect (iPrint, Email Print, Remote Print Driver, Scan-to-Cloud) |
| Interfaces | Hi-Speed USB, Wi-Fi 4 (IEEE 802.11b/g/n), Wi-Fi Direct | USB, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Ethernet |
| Network Protocols | — | TCP/IPv4, TCP/IPv6, LPD, IPP, PORT9100, WSD |
| WLAN Security | WEP 64-bit, WEP 128-bit, WPA-PSK (TKIP), WPA2-PSK (AES) | WEP 64-bit/128-bit, WPA2-PSK (AES), WPA/WPA2 Personal |
| Ethernet Connectivity | — | Yes |
| Supported OS | Windows 11, Windows 10 (32/64-bit), Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit), Windows 8 (32/64-bit), Windows 7 (32/64-bit), Windows Vista (32/64-bit), Windows XP Professional x64 SP2 or later, Windows XP SP3 or later (32-bit), Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 SP2 or later; macOS 11.x, macOS 10.15.x, macOS 10.14.x, macOS 10.13.x, macOS 10.12.x, OS X 10.11.x through OS X 10.7.x and OS X 10.6.8 | Windows 10 32/64-bit, Windows 8 32/64-bit, Windows 7 32/64-bit, Windows Vista 32/64-bit, Windows XP SP3 or later 32-bit, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition SP2 or later, Windows Server 2003 SP2 or later, Windows Server 2003 R2, Mac OS X 10.6.8-10.15.x |
| Email Print | Yes | Yes |
| Network Management Tools | — | SNMP, HTTP, DHCP, BOOTP, APIPA, PING, DDNS, mDNS, SLP, WSD |
| Wireless Frequency Bands | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| Wireless Standards | IEEE 802.11b/g/n | IEEE 802.11b/g/n |
| Wireless Setup | — | Infrastructure and Wi-Fi Direct Simple AP |
| Compatibility | ||
| Chromebook Native Print | — | Yes |
| Paper Handling | ||
| Paper Input Capacity | 100 sheets | 250 sheets |
| Paper Output Capacity | 30 sheets | 30 sheets |
| Paper Trays | 1 tray | 1 tray |
| Supported Paper Weight | 64-300 g/m² | Plain paper: 64-90; thick paper: 91-256; envelopes: 75-100 g/m² |
| Automatic Document Feeder Capacity | — | 35 sheets |
| Rear Paper Feed | Yes | Yes |
| Photo Paper Capacity | — | 20 sheets |
| Manual Feed Slot Capacity | — | 1 sheets |
| Standard Tray Media Types | — | Plain paper, Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper |
| ADF Supported Paper Weight | — | 64-95 g/m² |
| Premium Glossy Photo Paper Output Capacity | — | 20 sheets |
| Maximum Custom Paper Length | — | 1200 mm |
| Standard Paper Tray Capacity | — | 250 sheets |
| ADF Paper Size Range | — | A4, Letter, Legal and 8.5 x 13 inch mm |
| Dimensions | ||
| Width | 375 mm | 346 mm |
| Depth | 347 mm | 375 mm |
| Height | 187 mm | 347 mm |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 5.4 kg | 7.3 kg |
| Printer Colour | Black | — |
| Dimensions | 375 x 347 x 187 mm (Width x Depth x Height) | 346 x 375 x 347 (W × D × H) |
| Power | ||
| Supply Voltage | 100-240 V | 220-240 V |
| Frequency | 50-60 Hz | 50-60 Hz |
| Ready Mode Power | 4.3 W | 5.5 W |
| Sleep Mode Power | 0.7 W | 0.9 W |
| Power Off Consumption | 0.2 W | 0.2 W |
| ENERGY STAR Support | Yes | Yes |
| Copying Power Consumption | 12 W | 12 W |
| Maintenance | ||
| Replaceable Maintenance Box | — | Yes |
| Fax | ||
| Fax Transmission Speed | — | 33.6 kbps |
| Fax Memory | — | 180 pages |
| Fax Speed Dials | — | 100 |
| Fax Type | — | Walk-up black and white and colour fax capability |
| Fax Error Correction Mode | — | ITU Group 3 fax with Error Correction |
| Fax Features | — | Auto Redial, PC Fax, Address Book, Broadcast Fax, Polling Reception, Fax Preview |
| Printer | ||
| Printer Category | Home color multifunction ink tank printer | A4 color business multifunction ink tank printer |
| Printer Language | — | ESC/P-R, ESC/P Raster |
| Software | ||
| Desktop Printing and Scanning Software | — | Epson Scan 2, Epson ScanSmart, Document Capture Pro, EpsonNet Print, Event Manager, Remote Print Driver |
| Environment | ||
| Operating Temperature | 10-35 °C | 10-35 °C |
| Operating Humidity | 20-80 % | 20-80 RH, non-condensing % |
| Storage Temperature | -20–40 °C | -15–40 after initial ink charging; -20–40 before initial ink charging °C |
| Storage Humidity | 5-85 % | 5-85 RH, non-condensing % |
| Package Contents | ||
| Package Contents | EcoTank ET-2850 all-in-one printer, manual, setup CD-ROM, power cord, one black ink bottle and one bottle each of cyan, magenta and yellow | — |
Summary: which fits better?
Epson EcoTank ET-2850 Printer vs Epson EcoTank L6468 Printer — choose by the use case in the table (role/paper, document features, connectivity, speed).
When to pick which:
Pick Epson EcoTank ET-2850 Printer if you need: higher ink yield.
Pick Epson EcoTank L6468 Printer if you need: fax or a fuller print/scan/copy set in the table, network / wireless printing (including 5 GHz when present), automatic duplex.
Key differences:
- Printer Functions: Print, Scan, Copy vs Print, Scan, Copy, Fax
- Interfaces: Hi-Speed USB, Wi-Fi 4 (IEEE 802.11b/g/n), Wi-Fi Direct vs USB, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Ethernet
- Printer Category: Home color multifunction ink tank printer vs A4 color business multifunction ink tank printer
- Iso Duplex Print Speed Black: 6 vs 7.5
- Iso Duplex Print Speed Color: 4 vs 5
Based on the specs table, Epson EcoTank L6468 Printer fits most office needs better thanks to: Printer Functions: Print, Scan, Copy vs Print, Scan, Copy, Fax; Interfaces: Hi-Speed USB, Wi-Fi 4 (IEEE 802.11b/g/n), Wi-Fi Direct vs USB, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Ethernet; Iso Duplex Print Speed Black: 6 vs 7.5.
Maximum dpi and ink bottle series numbers alone do not settle the buy.
What differs?
Material differences (most important first)
- Printer Functions: Print, Scan, Copy vs Print, Scan, Copy, Fax
- Interfaces: Hi-Speed USB, Wi-Fi 4 (IEEE 802.11b/g/n), Wi-Fi Direct vs USB, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Ethernet
- Printer Category: Home color multifunction ink tank printer vs A4 color business multifunction ink tank printer
- Iso Duplex Print Speed Black: 6 vs 7.5
- Iso Duplex Print Speed Color: 4 vs 5
- Scanner Type: Contact image sensor (CIS) vs Flatbed colour image scanner (CIS)
- Included Black Ink Yield: 14000 vs 7500
- Included Color Ink Yield: 5200 vs 6000
Minor deltas
- Operating Humidity: 20-80 vs 20-80 RH, non-condensing
- Storage Humidity: 5-85 vs 5-85 RH, non-condensing
One-sided data (missing ≠ unsupported)
- Ethernet Connectivity: Not listed vs 1
Similarities
Duplex Printing: Automatic, Ink System: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Paper Size: A4, Print Colors: 4, Scanner Colour Bit Depth: 48: input : 24- output
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Frequently asked questions — EvoLink
Pick Epson EcoTank ET-2850 Printer if you need: higher ink yield.
Pick Epson EcoTank L6468 Printer if you need: fax or a fuller print/scan/copy set in the table, network / wireless printing (including 5 GHz when present), automatic duplex.
Printer Functions: Print, Scan, Copy vs Print, Scan, Copy, Fax
Not by themselves. Dpi alone does not prove higher quality, and bottle series is a consumables difference. Decide by role, duplex/ADF, speed, connectivity, and price.