A full side-by-side comparison of reference model EcoTank ET-4500 Printer and in-stock product DCP-T730DW Ink Tank Printer on specs, price, and Syria availability.
A colour EcoTank all-in-one for printing, scanning, copying and faxing, with Wi-Fi, Ethernet and Wi-Fi Direct,…
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An A4 color ink tank multifunction printer for printing, copying and scanning, with ISO speeds up to 16 ppm bl…
$210.00
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| Specification | Epson EcoTank ET-4500 Printer | Brother DCP-T730DW Ink Tank Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | $210.00 |
| Features | ||
| Printer Functions | Print, Scan, Copy, Fax | Print, Scan, Copy |
| LCD Display | 2.2-inch monochrome graphics LCD | 1-line LCD, 16 characters |
| Control Panel | 2.2-inch monochrome graphics display with control buttons | 1-line LCD and buttons |
| Quiet Mode | — | Yes |
| Printer Specifications | ||
| تقنية الطباعة | Epson Micro Piezo print head | Piezoelectric print head |
| Printing | ||
| Print Colors | 4 | 4 |
| Ink System | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow |
| Maximum Print Resolution | 5760 × 1440 dpi | Up to 1200 × 6000 dpi |
| Duplex Printing | Manual | Automatic (A4/Letter/Executive/A5/B5/B6, plain/recycled) |
| Borderless Printing | — | Up to A4 |
| Paper size | Legal | A4, Letter, Legal, Folio, Executive, A5, A6, Photo, Index card, envelopes |
| Ink | ||
| Ink Technology | Dye Ink | Dye Ink |
| Included Black Ink Yield | 4000 pages | 15000 pages |
| Included Color Ink Yield | 6500 pages | 5000 pages |
| Standard Black Ink Bottle | Epson T664 Black, C13T664100 | BTD100BK, approx. 7500 pages |
| Standard Colour Ink Bottles | Epson 664 Cyan C13T664240, Magenta C13T664340, Yellow C13T664440 | BTD100C/M/Y (5000 pages) |
| Replacement Black Ink Bottle Yield | 4000 pages | 7500 pages |
| Performance | ||
| Print Speed Black | 33 ppm | 27 (وضع سريع، ليس ISO) ppm |
| Maximum Print Speed Color | 15 ppm | 23 (وضع سريع، ليس ISO) ppm |
| ISO Print Speed Black | 9.2 ppm | 16 ppm |
| ISO Print Speed Color | 4.5 ppm | 15.5 ppm |
| 10×15 cm Photo Print Speed | 69 sec | — |
| First Page Out Time (Black) | — | 6.2 sec |
| First Page Out Time (Color) | — | 6.5 sec |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | 500 pages | — |
| Maximum Monthly Duty Cycle | 3000 pages | — |
| Print Head | ||
| Black Nozzles | 180 | 210 |
| Nozzles Per Color | 59 | 210 |
| Minimum Droplet Size | 3 pl | — |
| Copy | ||
| ISO Copy Speed Black | 7.7 ppm | 11 ppm |
| ISO Copy Speed Color | 3.7 ppm | 8 ppm |
| Copy Resolution | — | Up to 1200 × 2400 dpi |
| Maximum Copies | 20 copies | 99 copies |
| Copy Zoom | 25-400 % | 25-400 % |
| Maximum Copy Size | 8.5 x 11 inches (PC-free) | A4/Letter |
| N-in-1 Copy | — | 2-in-1, 2-in-1 ID, 4-in-1 |
| First Copy Out Time Monochrome | — | 13 sec |
| First Copy Out Time Colour | — | 25 sec |
| Copy Features | Fit to page, automatic reduction and enlargement, ID copy, color or black-and-white copying, draft or normal quality | Multiple copies up to 99, stack, sort, N-in-1, poster, fit to page, background colour removal, ID copy |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | CIS | Flatbed with ADF |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 1200 × 2400 dpi | 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 | Scan to PC, Email, PDF and Cloud | Image, OCR, Email, File |
| Scanner Sensor Type | CIS | CIS |
| Scanner Colour Bit Depth | 48: input : 24- output bit | 30-bit input, 24-bit output bit |
| Scanner Grayscale Bit Depth | — | 10-bit input, 8-bit output bit |
| ADF Monochrome Scan Speed | — | 17 ipm |
| ADF Colour Scan Speed | — | 7 ipm |
| Colour Scanning | Yes | Yes |
| Monochrome Scanning | — | Yes |
| Advanced Scan Features | Scan to PC, Email, PDF and Cloud | Automatic deskew, multiple pages to a single page, background colour removal |
| Maximum Scan Resolution | 9600 interpolated dpi | 19200 × 19200 (interpolated) dpi |
| Hardware Scan Resolution | — | 1200 × 2400 dpi |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless Connectivity | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Printing Services | Apple AirPrint, Epson Email Print, Epson iPrint Mobile App, Epson Remote Print, Kindle Fire, Mopria | Brother Mobile Connect, Apple AirPrint, Mopria |
| Interfaces | USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct | Hi-Speed USB 2.0, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Network Protocols | TCP/IP network connectivity over wired Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b/g/n wireless LAN | IPv4, IPv6 |
| WLAN Security | WEP 128-bit, WEP 64-bit, WPA-PSK (AES), WPA-PSK (TKIP) | WEP 64/128-bit, WPA/WPA2-PSK, WPA3-SAE |
| Ethernet Connectivity | Yes | — |
| Supported OS | Windows 10; Windows 8/8.1 (32-bit and 64-bit); Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit); Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit); Windows XP SP3 32-bit; Windows XP Professional x64; Mac OS X 10.6-10.10.x; Windows Server 2003/2003 R2/2008/2008 R2/2012 | Windows 10/11/Server 2016/2019/2022, macOS 12–15, Linux, Chrome OS |
| Email Print | Yes | Yes |
| Network Management Tools | — | BRAdmin Pro, EWS |
| Wireless Frequency Bands | — | 2.4 GHz |
| Wireless Standards | IEEE 802.11b/g/n | IEEE 802.11b/g/n (Infrastructure), IEEE 802.11g/n (Wi-Fi Direct) |
| Wireless Setup | — | WPS |
| Compatibility | ||
| Chromebook Native Print | — | Yes |
| Paper Handling | ||
| Paper Input Capacity | 100 sheets | 150 sheets |
| Paper Output Capacity | 30 sheets | 50 sheets |
| Paper Trays | 1 tray | 1 tray |
| Supported Paper Weight | — | 64–220 (tray); 64–300 (manual feed) g/m² |
| Automatic Document Feeder Capacity | 30 sheets | 20 sheets |
| Photo Paper Capacity | 20 sheets | — |
| Manual Feed Slot Capacity | — | 1 sheet |
| Standard Tray Media Types | — | Plain, Inkjet, Glossy, Recycled |
| Manual Feed Slot Media Types | — | Plain, Inkjet, Glossy, Recycled |
| ADF Supported Paper Weight | — | 64–90 g/m² |
| Standard Paper Tray Capacity | 100 sheets | 150 sheets |
| ADF Paper Size Range | — | 139.7–215.9 wide; 210–355.6 long mm |
| Dimensions | ||
| Width | 490 mm | 390 mm |
| Depth | 377 mm | 343 mm |
| Height | 229 mm | 182.5 mm |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 6.3 kg | 8.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 490 x 377 x 229 mm (Width x Depth x Height) | — |
| Power | ||
| Supply Voltage | 100-240 V | 220–240 V |
| Frequency | 50-60 Hz | 50-60 Hz |
| Ready Mode Power | 4 W | 2.5 W |
| Sleep Mode Power | 1.6 W | 0.6 W |
| Power Off Consumption | 0.3 W | 0.15 W |
| ENERGY STAR Support | Yes | — |
| Copying Power Consumption | 11 W | — |
| Fax | ||
| Fax Transmission Speed | 33.6 kbps | — |
| Fax Memory | 100 pages | — |
| Fax Speed Dials | 60 | — |
| Fax Type | Walk-up Black/White, Color | — |
| Fax Error Correction Mode | ITU Group 3 with ECM | — |
| Fax Features | PC Fax, memory reception, automatic redial, speed dial, address book, delayed send and broadcast fax | — |
| Printer | ||
| Printer Category | Home Office, Office Desktop | — |
| Printer Language | ESC/P-R | — |
| Printer Memory | — | 128 MB |
| CPU Speed | — | 576 MHz |
| Product SKU | C11CE90201 (United States); C11CE90402 (Europe) | DCP-T730DW |
| Software | ||
| Desktop Printing and Scanning Software | Epson printer driver, Epson Scan, Epson Event Manager, Epson Fax Utility, EpsonNet Config | Brother iPrint&Scan |
| Environment | ||
| Operating Temperature | 10-35 °C | 10–35 °C |
| Operating Humidity | 20-80 RH % | 20–80 % |
| Storage Temperature | -20–40 °C | — |
| Storage Humidity | 5-85 RH, non-condensing % | — |
| Noise | ||
| Printing Sound Pressure | 45 dB(A) | 55 dB(A) |
| Package Contents | ||
| Package Contents | WorkForce ET-4500 EcoTank All-in-One printer, instruction manual, product-setup CD-ROM, power cord and one 70 ml bottle each of Epson 664 Black, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow; USB cable not included | — |
Epson EcoTank ET-4500 Printer vs Brother DCP-T730DW Ink Tank Printer — choose by the use case in the table (role/paper, document features, connectivity, speed).
research reference (not for sale) vs store product.
When to pick which:
Pick Epson EcoTank ET-4500 Printer if you need: fax or a fuller print/scan/copy set in the table, network / wireless printing (including 5 GHz when present), higher ink yield.
Pick Brother DCP-T730DW Ink Tank Printer if you need: automatic duplex, network / wireless printing (including 5 GHz when present), higher ink yield.
Key differences:
Based on the specs table, Brother DCP-T730DW Ink Tank Printer fits most office needs better thanks to: Printer Category: Home Office, Office Desktop vs Home / Office multifunction ink tank printer; Duplex Printing: Manual vs Automatic; Wireless Standards: IEEE 802.11b/g/n vs IEEE 802.11b/g/n (Infrastructure), IEEE 802.11g/n (Wi-Fi Direct).
Maximum dpi and ink bottle series numbers alone do not settle the buy.
Ink System: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Ink Technology: Dye Ink, Print Colors: 4, Scanner Sensor Type: CIS, Wi Fi Direct: 1
Pick Epson EcoTank ET-4500 Printer if you need: fax or a fuller print/scan/copy set in the table, network / wireless printing (including 5 GHz when present), higher ink yield.
Pick Brother DCP-T730DW Ink Tank Printer if you need: automatic duplex, network / wireless printing (including 5 GHz when present), higher ink yield.
Printer Functions: Print, Scan, Copy, Fax vs Print, Scan, Copy
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.
