A full side-by-side comparison of reference model EcoTank ET-4550 Printer and in-stock product DCP-T430W Ink Tank Printer on specs, price, and Syria availability.
A colour ink tank multifunction printer for printing, copying, scanning and faxing, with Wi-Fi, Ethernet, Wi-F…
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An A4 color ink tank multifunction printer for printing, copying and scanning, with ISO speeds up to 16 ppm bl…
$125.00
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| Specification | Epson EcoTank ET-4550 Printer | Brother DCP-T430W Ink Tank Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | $125.00 |
| Features | ||
| Printer Functions | Print, Scan, Copy, Fax | Print, Scan, Copy |
| LCD Display | 2.2-inch / 5.6 cm monochrome graphical display | LED |
| Control Panel | Button control panel with 2.2-inch monochrome graphical display | LED panel with shortcut keys |
| Quiet Mode | — | Yes |
| Printer Specifications | ||
| تقنية الطباعة | PrecisionCore Print Head | Piezoelectric print head |
| Printing | ||
| Print Colors | 4 | 4 |
| Ink System | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow |
| Maximum Print Resolution | 4800 × 1200 dpi | Up to 1200 × 6000 (Windows) dpi |
| Duplex Printing | Automatic | Manual (flip pages) |
| Borderless Printing | — | Up to A4 |
| Paper size | A4, A5, A6, B5, No. 10/DL/C6 envelopes, 9×13, 10×15, 13×18, 13×20 and 20×25 cm photo sizes, 100×148 mm and user-defined sizes, according to Epson Europe | A4, Letter, Legal, Folio, Executive, A5, A6, Photo, Index card, envelopes |
| Ink | ||
| Ink Technology | Epson 774 pigment black ink and Epson 664 colour inks | Dye (BTD100 bottles) |
| Included Black Ink Yield | 11000 pages | 7500 pages |
| Included Color Ink Yield | 11000 pages | 5000 pages |
| Standard Black Ink Bottle | Epson 774 Pigment Black, C13T77414A, 140 ml | BTD100BK |
| Standard Colour Ink Bottles | Epson 664 Cyan, Magenta, Yellow | BTD100C/M/Y, approx. 5,000 pages |
| Replacement Black Ink Bottle Yield | 6000 pages | 7500 pages |
| Performance | ||
| Print Speed Black | 33 ppm | 27 (وضع سريع، ليس ISO) ppm |
| Maximum Print Speed Color | 20 ppm | 11 (وضع سريع، ليس ISO) ppm |
| ISO Print Speed Black | 13.7 ppm | 16 ppm |
| ISO Print Speed Color | 7.3 ppm | 9 ppm |
| 10×15 cm Photo Print Speed | 69 sec | — |
| First Page Out Time (Black) | — | 6.2 sec |
| First Page Out Time (Color) | — | 9.6 sec |
| ISO Duplex Print Speed Black | 6.5 ppm | — |
| ISO Duplex Print Speed Color | 4.5 ppm | — |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | 800 pages | — |
| Maximum Monthly Duty Cycle | 3000 pages | — |
| Print Head | ||
| Black Nozzles | 400 | — |
| Nozzles Per Color | 128 | — |
| Minimum Droplet Size | 3.3 pl | — |
| Copy | ||
| ISO Copy Speed Black | 11 ppm | 11 ppm |
| ISO Copy Speed Color | 5.5 ppm | 3.5 ppm |
| Copy Resolution | — | Up to 1200 x 1800 dpi |
| Maximum Copies | 99 copies | 99 copies |
| Copy Zoom | 25-400 % | 25-400 % |
| Maximum Copy Size | 8.5 x 14 in | A4/Letter in |
| 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 | — | 28.5 sec |
| Copy Features | Automatic one-sided to two-sided copy, fit to page, auto reduce/enlarge, ID card copy, collate, copy density adjustment | 2-in-1 ID copying and N-in-1 copying |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | Contact image sensor (CIS) | CIS flatbed |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 1200 × 2400 dpi | 1200 × 2400 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 (@100 dpi) sec |
| Scan-to Features | — | 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 |
| Colour Scanning | Yes | Yes |
| Monochrome Scanning | Yes | Yes |
| Scanner Compatibility | TWAIN | TWAIN (Windows 10/11), WIA (Windows 10/11) |
| Maximum Scan Resolution | 9600 interpolated dpi | 19200 × 19200 (interpolated) dpi |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless Connectivity | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Printing Services | Epson iPrint, Epson Email Print, Epson Remote Print, Apple AirPrint, Kindle Fire, Mopria | Brother Mobile Connect, Apple AirPrint, Mopria, Brother Print Service Plugin |
| Interfaces | Hi-Speed USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct | Hi-Speed USB 2.0, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Network Protocols | TCP/IPv4, TCP/IPv6 | IPv4, IPv6 |
| WLAN Security | — | WEP 64/128-bit, WPA/WPA2-PSK, WPA3-SAE |
| Ethernet Connectivity | Yes | — |
| Supported OS | Windows 10, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP SP3, Windows XP Professional x64, Mac OS X 10.6-10.10.x | Windows 10/11/Server 2016/2019/2022, macOS 12–15, Linux, Chrome OS |
| Email Print | Yes | Yes |
| Network Management Tools | — | BRAdmin, Embedded Web Server, Status Monitor |
| 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 | 150 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 | — |
| Photo Paper Capacity | 20 sheets | — |
| Manual Feed Slot Capacity | — | 1 sheets |
| Standard Tray Media Types | — | Plain, Inkjet, Glossy, Recycled |
| Manual Feed Slot Media Types | — | Plain, Inkjet, Glossy, Recycled |
| Standard Paper Tray Capacity | 150 sheets | 150 sheets |
| Dimensions | ||
| Width | 515 mm | 390 mm |
| Depth | 360 mm | 343 mm |
| Height | 241 mm | 148.5 mm |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 7.4 kg | 6.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 515 x 360 x 241 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 | 4.4 W | 2.5 W |
| Sleep Mode Power | 1.5 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 locations | — |
| Fax Type | Standalone black and white and color fax | — |
| Fax Error Correction Mode | CCITU/ITU Group 3 fax with Error Correction Mode (ECM) | — |
| Fax Features | PC Fax, memory reception, auto redial, speed dial, address book, delayed send, broadcast fax | — |
| Printer | ||
| Printer Category | Multifunction inkjet printer for home and home office | Home multifunction ink tank printer |
| Printer Language | ESC/P-R | — |
| Printer Memory | — | 128 MB |
| Product SKU | C11CE71201 | DCP-T430W |
| Software | ||
| Desktop Printing and Scanning Software | EPSON Printer Driver, EPSON Scan, PC-Fax | Brother iPrint&Scan |
| Environment | ||
| Operating Temperature | 10-35 °C | 10–35 °C |
| Operating Humidity | 20-80 % | 20–80 % |
| Storage Temperature | -20–40 °C | 0–40 °C |
| Storage Humidity | 5-85, no condensation % | 20–80 % |
| Noise | ||
| Printing Sound Pressure | 50 dB(A) | 55 dB(A) |
| Package Contents | ||
| Package Contents | WorkForce ET-4550 printer, instruction guide, setup CD, power cord and included ink bottles; USB cable not included | — |
Which should you buy? If you need a currently available printer for everyday home or small-office printing, copying and scanning, the Brother DCP-T430W is the more practical choice. It offers rated ISO print speeds of up to 16 ipm in black and 9 ipm in colour, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, borderless printing and manual duplex printing. Its compact design and refillable ink tanks also suit limited desk space.
The Epson EcoTank ET-4550 is more capable for document-heavy office workflows. It features a 30-sheet automatic document feeder, automatic A4 duplex printing, fax functionality, Ethernet, Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct. These features are valuable when handling multi-page documents and routine office paperwork. However, the model is discontinued and is not currently offered for sale by the store.
Final recommendation: Choose Brother for everyday printing when current availability, rated speed and compact dimensions matter most. Consider Epson if automatic document feeding, fax and automatic duplex printing are essential, provided you can obtain a unit in suitable condition with accessible consumables and maintenance support. Maximum print resolution and ink-yield figures alone should not determine the purchase.
1. Office functions: The Epson ET-4550 provides printing, copying, scanning and faxing. The Brother DCP-T430W supports printing, copying and scanning without fax. Epson also includes a 30-sheet ADF, while Brother uses a flatbed scanner without an automatic document feeder.
2. Duplex printing: Epson supports automatic two-sided printing on A4 plain paper. Brother supports manual duplex printing. This matters for frequent multi-page document printing.
3. Print speed: Epson lists ISO print speeds of 13.7 ppm monochrome and 7.3 ppm colour. Brother lists ESAT speeds of up to 16 ipm monochrome and 9 ipm colour. These are manufacturer-published figures rather than independently standardized store test results.
4. Connectivity: Both models support USB, Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct. Epson additionally provides wired Ethernet connectivity. The regional Brother specification describes 2.4 GHz wireless networking. Google Cloud Print, historically listed for Epson, has been discontinued and must not be considered a current advantage.
5. Paper handling: Both models provide a 150-sheet standard input capacity. Brother has a listed 50-sheet output capacity compared with 30 sheets for Epson in the comparison table. Brother additionally provides a single-sheet manual feed slot supporting media weights up to 300 gsm according to its regional specifications.
6. Ink systems: Epson uses 774 pigment black ink together with 664 colour inks, while Brother uses BTD100 bottles. Epson's quoted bundled ink yield is approximately 11,000 pages each for black and colour based on two included ink-bottle sets. Brother lists approximately 7,500 black and 5,000 colour pages. These figures should not be treated as directly comparable cost-per-page measurements without accounting for test methodologies and consumable prices.
7. Size and availability: Epson measures 515 × 360 × 241 mm and weighs 7.4 kg. Brother measures 390 × 343 × 148.5 mm and weighs 6.3 kg, making it smaller and lighter. Brother is currently offered for sale by the store, while Epson is discontinued and not currently offered for sale.
The Epson ET-4550 is better suited to this workflow because it has a 30-sheet automatic document feeder. The Brother DCP-T430W uses a flatbed scanner without an ADF.
Brother lists ISO/ESAT speeds of up to 16 ipm monochrome and 9 ipm colour, compared with Epson's published ISO speeds of 13.7 ppm monochrome and 7.3 ppm colour. Actual speeds depend on print settings and document complexity.
No. Epson supports automatic duplex printing on A4 plain paper. Brother supports manual duplex printing, requiring the user to handle the paper between sides.
Epson combines Ethernet, fax and a 30-sheet ADF, making it better equipped for these office requirements. However, it is discontinued, so buyers should verify device condition and ongoing maintenance availability.
The official regional specifications describe 2.4 GHz wireless networking. Buyers should not assume that this regional model supports 5 GHz.
No. Epson's quoted bundled yield is based on two included ink-bottle sets, while Brother provides separate yield figures for its bundled ink. Cost per page depends on replacement ink prices, actual page yields and printing patterns.
