Epson EcoTank ET-4550 Printer
A colour ink tank multifunction printer for printing, copying, scanning and faxing, with Wi-Fi, Ethernet, Wi-F…
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Compare Epson EcoTank ET-4550 Printer Brother DCP-T830DW Ink Tank Printer
A full side-by-side comparison of reference model EcoTank ET-4550 Printer and in-stock product DCP-T830DW Ink Tank Printer on specs, price, and Syria availability.
Brother DCP-T830DW Ink Tank Printer
Wireless Standards
Included Black Ink Yield
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 | Epson EcoTank ET-4550 Printer | Brother DCP-T830DW Ink Tank Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | $235.00 |
| Features | ||
| Printer Functions | Print, Scan, Copy, Fax | Print, Scan, Copy |
| LCD Display | 2.2-inch / 5.6 cm monochrome graphical display | 1-line LCD |
| Control Panel | Button control panel with 2.2-inch monochrome graphical display | 1-line LCD and buttons |
| 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 dpi |
| Duplex Printing | Automatic | Automatic (plain/recycled; A4, Letter, A5, Executive per ASE) |
| 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, Mexico Legal, India Legal, Folio, Executive, A5, A6, C5/Com-10/DL/Monarch envelopes, 10×15 cm and 13×18 cm photo paper, 13×20 cm index cards (general printing; automatic duplex has separate restrictions) |
| Ink | ||
| Ink Technology | Epson 774 pigment black ink and Epson 664 colour inks | Dye Ink |
| Included Black Ink Yield | 11000 pages | 15000 pages |
| Included Color Ink Yield | 11000 pages | 5000 pages |
| Standard Black Ink Bottle | Epson 774 Pigment Black, C13T77414A, 140 ml | BTD100BK, approx. 7500 pages |
| Standard Colour Ink Bottles | Epson 664 Cyan, Magenta, Yellow | BTD100C / BTD100M / BTD100Y, approx. 5000 pages each |
| Replacement Black Ink Bottle Yield | 6000 pages | 7500 pages |
| Performance | ||
| Print Speed Black | 33 ppm | 30 (وضع سريع، ليس ISO) ppm |
| Maximum Print Speed Color | 20 ppm | 26 (وضع سريع، ليس ISO) ppm |
| ISO Print Speed Black | 13.7 ppm | 17 ppm |
| ISO Print Speed Color | 7.3 ppm | 16.5 ppm |
| 10×15 cm Photo Print Speed | 69 sec | — |
| First Page Out Time (Black) | — | 6 sec |
| First Page Out Time (Color) | — | 6.5 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 | 210 |
| Nozzles Per Color | 128 | 210 |
| Minimum Droplet Size | 3.3 pl | — |
| Copy | ||
| ISO Copy Speed Black | 11 ppm | 13 ppm |
| ISO Copy Speed Color | 5.5 ppm | 10.5 ppm |
| Copy Resolution | — | Up to 1200 x 2400 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 | — | 10.5 sec |
| First Copy Out Time Colour | — | 21 sec |
| Copy Features | Automatic one-sided to two-sided copy, fit to page, auto reduce/enlarge, ID card copy, collate, copy density adjustment | Multiple copies up to 99, stack, sort, N-in-1, poster, fit to page, background colour removal, ID copy |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | Contact image sensor (CIS) | Flatbed with ADF |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 1200 × 2400 dpi | 1200 × 2400 (glass); 1200 × 600 (ADF) dpi |
| Maximum Scan Area | — | 21.39 × 29.5 (scanner glass) 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 | 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 |
| ADF Monochrome Scan Speed | — | 17 ipm (simplex) |
| ADF Colour Scan Speed | — | 7 ipm (simplex) |
| Colour Scanning | Yes | Yes |
| Monochrome Scanning | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Scan Features | — | Automatic deskew, multiple pages to a single page, background colour removal |
| Scanner Compatibility | TWAIN | — |
| 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 | Epson iPrint, Epson Email Print, Epson Remote Print, Apple AirPrint, Kindle Fire, Mopria | Brother Mobile Connect, Apple AirPrint, Mopria |
| Interfaces | Hi-Speed USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct | Hi-Speed USB 2.0, Ethernet, 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 | 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 |
| Brother WebConnect Support | — | Yes |
| Brother Cloud Apps | — | 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 | 150 sheets | 230 sheets |
| Paper Output Capacity | 30 sheets | 50 sheets |
| Paper Trays | 1 tray | 2 tray |
| Supported Paper Weight | — | 64–220 g/m² |
| Automatic Document Feeder Capacity | 30 sheets | 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 | 150 sheets | 150 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | — | 80 sheets |
| ADF Paper Size Range | — | Width 139.7–215.9; length 148–355.6 mm |
| Dimensions | ||
| Width | 515 mm | 435 mm |
| Depth | 360 mm | 418 mm |
| Height | 241 mm | 180 mm |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 7.4 kg | 9.6 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 | 3 W |
| Sleep Mode Power | 1.5 W | 0.8 W |
| Power Off Consumption | 0.3 W | 0.1 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 | — |
| Printer Language | ESC/P-R | — |
| Printer Memory | — | 128 MB |
| CPU Speed | — | 576 MHz |
| Product SKU | C11CE71201 | DCP-T830DW |
| 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 | — |
| Storage Humidity | 5-85, no condensation % | — |
| Noise | ||
| Printing Sound Pressure | 50 dB(A) | 57 dB(A) |
| Package Contents | ||
| Package Contents | WorkForce ET-4550 printer, instruction guide, setup CD, power cord and included ink bottles; USB cable not included | — |
Summary: which fits better?
Epson EcoTank ET-4550 Printer vs Brother DCP-T830DW 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-4550 Printer if you need: fax or a fuller print/scan/copy set in the table, higher ink yield, a control display.
Pick Brother DCP-T830DW Ink Tank Printer if you need: network / wireless printing (including 5 GHz when present), higher ink yield, higher ISO print/copy speed.
Key differences:
- Printer Functions: Print, Scan, Copy, Fax vs Print, Scan, Copy
- Printer Category: طابعة نافثة للحبر متعددة الوظائف للاستخدام المنزلي والمكتب المنزلي vs Office multifunction ink tank printer
- Scanner Type: Contact image sensor (CIS) vs Flatbed with ADF
- Wireless Standards: IEEE 802.11b/g/n vs IEEE 802.11b/g/n (Infrastructure), IEEE 802.11g/n (Wi-Fi Direct)
- Included Black Ink Yield: 11000 vs 15000
Based on the specs table, Brother DCP-T830DW Ink Tank Printer fits most office needs better thanks to: Printer Category: طابعة نافثة للحبر متعددة الوظائف للاستخدام المنزلي والمكتب المنزلي vs Office multifunction ink tank printer; Wireless Standards: IEEE 802.11b/g/n vs IEEE 802.11b/g/n (Infrastructure), IEEE 802.11g/n (Wi-Fi Direct); Included Black Ink Yield: 11000 vs 15000.
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, Fax vs Print, Scan, Copy
- Printer Category: طابعة نافثة للحبر متعددة الوظائف للاستخدام المنزلي والمكتب المنزلي vs Office multifunction ink tank printer
- Scanner Type: Contact image sensor (CIS) vs Flatbed with ADF
- Wireless Standards: IEEE 802.11b/g/n vs IEEE 802.11b/g/n (Infrastructure), IEEE 802.11g/n (Wi-Fi Direct)
- Included Black Ink Yield: 11000 vs 15000
- Automatic Document Feeder Capacity: 30 vs 20
- Included Color Ink Yield: 11000 vs 5000
- Scanner Colour Bit Depth: 48: input : 24- output vs 30 : input : 16 - output
Similarities
Duplex Printing: Automatic, Ethernet Connectivity: 1, Ink System: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Ink Technology: Dye ink, Interfaces: Hi-Speed USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct
Frequently asked questions
Pick Epson EcoTank ET-4550 Printer if you need: fax or a fuller print/scan/copy set in the table, higher ink yield, a control display.
Pick Brother DCP-T830DW Ink Tank Printer if you need: network / wireless printing (including 5 GHz when present), 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.