A full side-by-side comparison of reference models EcoTank ET-4500 Printer and EcoTank L4168 Printer within the same category.
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| Specification | EcoTank ET-4500 Printer | EcoTank L4168 Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Features | ||
| Printer Functions | Print, Scan, Copy, Fax | Print, Scan, Copy |
| LCD Display | 2.2-inch monochrome graphics LCD | 1.44-inch / 3.7 cm color LCD |
| Control Panel | 2.2-inch monochrome graphics display with control buttons | — |
| Quiet Mode | — | Yes |
| Printer Specifications | ||
| تقنية الطباعة | Epson Micro Piezo print head | Epson Micro Piezo print head |
| Printing | ||
| Print Colors | 4 | 4 |
| Ink System | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow |
| Maximum Print Resolution | 5760 × 1440 dpi | 5760 × 1440 dpi |
| Duplex Printing | Manual | Automatic |
| Borderless Printing | — | Yes |
| Paper size | Legal | Legal |
| Print Margins | — | 0 top, bottom, left and right mm |
| Ink | ||
| Ink Technology | Dye Ink | Pigment black and Dye colour Inks |
| Included Black Ink Yield | 4000 pages | 14000 pages |
| Included Color Ink Yield | 6500 pages | 5200 pages |
| Standard Black Ink Bottle | Epson T664 Black, C13T664100 | Epson 002 Black |
| Standard Colour Ink Bottles | Epson 664 Cyan C13T664240, Magenta C13T664340, Yellow C13T664440 | Epson 002 Cyan, Epson 002 Magenta, Epson 002 Yellow |
| Replacement Black Ink Bottle Yield | 4000 pages | 7500 pages |
| Performance | ||
| Print Speed Black | 33 ppm | 33 ppm |
| Maximum Print Speed Color | 15 ppm | 15 ppm |
| ISO Print Speed Black | 9.2 ppm | 10.5 ppm |
| ISO Print Speed Color | 4.5 ppm | 5 ppm |
| 10×15 cm Photo Print Speed | 69 sec | 69 sec |
| ISO Duplex Print Speed Black | — | 6 ppm |
| ISO Duplex Print Speed Color | — | 4 ppm |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | 500 pages | — |
| Maximum Monthly Duty Cycle | 3000 pages | — |
| Print Head | ||
| Black Nozzles | 180 | 180 |
| Nozzles Per Color | 59 | 59 |
| Minimum Droplet Size | 3 pl | 3 pl |
| Copy | ||
| ISO Copy Speed Black | 7.7 ppm | 7.7 ppm |
| ISO Copy Speed Color | 3.7 ppm | — |
| Copy Resolution | — | 1440 × 720 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 |
| Copy Features | Fit to page, automatic reduction and enlargement, ID copy, color or black-and-white copying, draft or normal quality | color or monochrome copying; Draft, Standard and Best modes; Auto Fit |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | CIS | Contact Image Sensor (CIS) |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 1200 × 2400 dpi | 1200 × 2400 dpi |
| Maximum Scan Area | — | 21.6 x 29.7 cm |
| Scan Output Formats | — | BMP, JPEG, TIFF, PDF |
| Scan-to Features | Scan to PC, Email, PDF and Cloud | Scan to computer using Epson ScanSmart |
| Scanner Sensor Type | CIS | CIS |
| Scanner Colour Bit Depth | 48: input : 24- output bit | 48: input : 24- output bit |
| Scanner Grayscale Bit Depth | — | 16- input, 8- output bit |
| Scanner Black and White Bit Depth | — | 16- input, 1- output bit |
| Colour Scanning | Yes | Yes |
| Monochrome Scanning | — | Yes |
| Advanced Scan Features | Scan to PC, Email, PDF and Cloud | — |
| Scanner Compatibility | — | TWAIN, WIA, ICA |
| Maximum Scan Resolution | 9600 interpolated dpi | 9600 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 | Apple AirPrint |
| Interfaces | USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct | USB, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Network Protocols | TCP/IP network connectivity over wired Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b/g/n wireless LAN | IPP, LPD, PORT9100, TCP/IPv4, TCP/IPv6, WSD |
| WLAN Security | WEP 128-bit, WEP 64-bit, WPA-PSK (AES), WPA-PSK (TKIP) | WEP 64/128-bit, WPA/WPA2 Personal, WPA2-PSK (AES) |
| 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 XP SP3, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition SP2, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 (32-bit and 64-bit), Windows Server 2003, 2003 x64, 2003 R2, 2003 R2 x64, 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016; Mac OS X 10.6.8 through 10.12.x |
| Email Print | Yes | Yes |
| Network Management Tools | — | APIPA, DDNS, DHCP, HTTP, LLTD, mDNS, PING, SLP, SNMP, WSD |
| Wireless Frequency Bands | — | 2.4 GHz |
| Wireless Standards | IEEE 802.11b/g/n | IEEE 802.11b/g/n |
| Memory Card Slot | — | Yes |
| Compatibility | ||
| Chromebook Native Print | — | Yes |
| Paper Handling | ||
| Paper Input Capacity | 100 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Paper Output Capacity | 30 sheets | 30 sheets |
| Paper Trays | 1 tray | 1 tray |
| Supported Paper Weight | — | Plain paper: 64-90, envelopes: 75-90 g/m² |
| Automatic Document Feeder Capacity | 30 sheets | — |
| Rear Paper Feed | — | Yes |
| Photo Paper Capacity | 20 sheets | 20 sheets |
| Standard Tray Media Types | — | Plain paper, Premium Glossy Photo Paper, envelopes, postcards |
| Premium Glossy Photo Paper Output Capacity | — | 20 sheets |
| Standard Paper Tray Capacity | 100 sheets | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Width | 490 mm | 375 mm |
| Depth | 377 mm | 347 mm |
| Height | 229 mm | 187 mm |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 6.3 kg | 5.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 490 x 377 x 229 mm (Width x Depth x Height) | 375 x 347 x 187 (W × D × H) |
| Power | ||
| Supply Voltage | 100-240 V | 220-240 V |
| Frequency | 50-60 Hz | 50-60 Hz |
| Ready Mode Power | 4 W | 4.3 W |
| Sleep Mode Power | 1.6 W | 0.7 W |
| Power Off Consumption | 0.3 W | 0.3 W |
| ENERGY STAR Support | Yes | Yes |
| Copying Power Consumption | 11 W | 12 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 | A4 color multifunction ink tank all-in-one printer |
| Printer Language | ESC/P-R | ESC/P-R |
| Product SKU | C11CE90201 (United States); C11CE90402 (Europe) | — |
| Software | ||
| Desktop Printing and Scanning Software | Epson printer driver, Epson Scan, Epson Event Manager, Epson Fax Utility, EpsonNet Config | Epson ScanSmart |
| Environment | ||
| Operating Temperature | 10-35 °C | 10-35 °C |
| Operating Humidity | 20-80 RH % | 20-80 % |
| Storage Temperature | -20–40 °C | -20-40 °C |
| Storage Humidity | 5-85 RH, non-condensing % | 5-85 % |
| Noise | ||
| Printing Sound Pressure | 45 dB(A) | 50 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 Epson EcoTank L4168 Printer — choose by the use case in the table (role/paper, document features, connectivity, speed).
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 Epson EcoTank L4168 Printer if you need: automatic duplex, higher ink yield, higher ISO print/copy speed.
Key differences:
No single overall winner — choose by priority. Top table gaps: Printer Functions: Print, Scan, Copy, Fax vs Print, Scan, Copy; Interfaces: USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct vs USB, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct; Printer Category: Home Office, Office Desktop vs A4 color multifunction ink tank all-in-one printer.
Maximum dpi and ink bottle series numbers alone do not settle the buy.
1015 Cm Photo Print Speed: 69, Ink System: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Minimum Droplet Size: 3, Paper Size: Legal, Print Colors: 4
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 Epson EcoTank L4168 Printer if you need: automatic duplex, higher ink yield, higher ISO print/copy speed.
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.
