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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A full side-by-side comparison of reference models EcoTank ET-4550 Printer and EcoTank M2178 Printer within the same category.
EcoTank M2178 Printer
An A4 monochrome multifunction ink-tank printer for printing, copying, and scanning, with ISO speeds up to 20…
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| Specification | EcoTank ET-4550 Printer | EcoTank M2178 Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Features | ||
| Printer Functions | Print, Scan, Copy, Fax | Print, Scan, Copy |
| LCD Display | 2.2-inch / 5.6 cm monochrome graphical display | 1.44-inch / 3.7 cm color LCD |
| Control Panel | Button control panel with 2.2-inch monochrome graphical display | — |
| Printer Specifications | ||
| تقنية الطباعة | Epson PrecisionCore | Epson Micro Piezo |
| Printing | ||
| Print Colors | 4 | 1 |
| Ink System | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow | Black |
| Maximum Print Resolution | 4800 x 1200 dpi | 1200 x 2400 dpi |
| Duplex Printing | Automatic | Automatic |
| Paper size | A4 | A4 |
| Print Margins | — | 3 on the top, bottom, left and right for plain paper mm |
| Ink | ||
| Ink Technology | Dye ink | Pigment ink |
| Included Black Ink Yield | 11000 pages | 6000 pages |
| Included Color Ink Yield | 11000 pages | — |
| Standard Black Ink Bottle | Epson 774 Pigment Black, C13T77414A, 140 ml | Epson 007S Black (standard, ~2000 pages) |
| Standard Colour Ink Bottles | Epson 664 Cyan, Magenta, Yellow | — |
| Replacement Black Ink Bottle Yield | 6000 pages | 2000 pages |
| Performance | ||
| Print Speed Black | 33 ppm | 39 ppm |
| Maximum Print Speed Color | 20 ppm | — |
| ISO Print Speed Black | 13.7 ppm | 20 ppm |
| ISO Print Speed Color | 7.3 ppm | — |
| First Page Out Time (Black) | — | 6 sec |
| ISO Duplex Print Speed Black | 6.5 ppm | 9 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 | 800 |
| Nozzles Per Color | 128 | — |
| Minimum Droplet Size | 3.3 pl | 2.8 pl |
| Copy | ||
| ISO Copy Speed Black | 11 ppm | 17 ppm |
| ISO Copy Speed Color | 5.5 ppm | — |
| Copy Resolution | — | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Maximum Copies | 99 copies | 99 copies |
| Copy Zoom | 25-400 % | 25-400 % |
| Maximum Copy Size | 8.5 x 14 in | Legal in |
| Copy Features | Automatic one-sided to two-sided copy, fit to page, auto reduce/enlarge, ID card copy, collate, copy density adjustment | ID card copy mode |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | Flatbed color scanner with ADF | Flatbed color image scanner |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 1200 x 2400 dpi | 1200 dpi |
| Maximum Scan Area | — | 21.6 x 29.7 cm |
| Scan Output Formats | — | BMP, JPEG, PICT, TIFF, PDF, PNG |
| Flatbed Scan Speed | — | Black: 12; Colour: 27 sec |
| Scan-to Features | — | Scan to Cloud, Scan to Computer, Scan to Computer Event Manager |
| 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 | Yes |
| Scanner Compatibility | TWAIN | TWAIN, WIA, ICA |
| Maximum Scan Resolution | 9600 interpolated dpi | 9600 dpi |
| Hardware Scan Resolution | 1200 x 2400 dpi | 1200 x 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, Google Cloud Print, Kindle Fire, Mopria | AirPrint; remote printing |
| Interfaces | Hi-Speed USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct | Hi-Speed USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Network Protocols | TCP/IPv4, TCP/IPv6 | — |
| WLAN Security | — | WEP 64/128-bit, WPA/WPA2 Personal, WPA2-PSK (AES) |
| 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 XP SP3, Windows XP Professional x64 SP2, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10; Mac OS X 10.6.8, 10.7.x, 10.8.x, 10.9.x, 10.10.x, 10.11.x, 10.12.x, 10.13.x |
| Email Print | Yes | — |
| Wireless Frequency Bands | — | 2.4 GHz |
| Wireless Standards | IEEE 802.11b/g/n | IEEE 802.11b/g/n |
| Wireless Setup | — | Infrastructure mode, Wi-Fi Direct Simple AP, Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) |
| Paper Handling | ||
| Paper Input Capacity | 150 sheets | 250 sheets |
| Paper Output Capacity | 30 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Paper Trays | 1 tray | 1 tray |
| Supported Paper Weight | — | 64-90 in the bottom cassette and rear feed; 91-256 thick media through the rear feed g/m² |
| Automatic Document Feeder Capacity | 30 sheets | — |
| Rear Paper Feed | — | Yes |
| Photo Paper Capacity | 20 sheets | — |
| Manual Feed Slot Capacity | — | 1 sheets |
| Standard Tray Media Types | — | Plain paper, Epson Multipurpose Plus Paper, Epson Bright White Premium Paper, Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte, Epson Premium Presentation Double-Sided Matte Paper |
| Maximum Custom Paper Length | — | 1200 mm |
| Standard Paper Tray Capacity | 150 sheets | 250 sheets |
| Dimensions | ||
| Width | 515 mm | 375 mm |
| Depth | 360 mm | 347 mm |
| Height | 241 mm | 151 mm |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 7.4 kg | 6.2 kg |
| Power | ||
| Supply Voltage | 100-240 V | 220-240 V |
| Frequency | 50-60 Hz | 50-60 Hz |
| Ready Mode Power | 4.4 W | 5.1 W |
| Sleep Mode Power | 1.5 W | 0.7 W |
| Power Off Consumption | 0.3 W | 0.3 W |
| Printing Power Consumption | 11 W | 13 W |
| Standalone Copying Power Consumption | 11 W | 13 W |
| ENERGY STAR Support | Yes | Yes |
| Copying Power Consumption | 11 W | 13 W |
| Maintenance | ||
| Replaceable Maintenance Box | — | Yes |
| 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 | A4 monochrome wireless multifunction ink-tank printer |
| Printer Language | ESC/P-R | ESC/P-R |
| Product SKU | C11CE71201 | — |
| Software | ||
| Desktop Printing and Scanning Software | EPSON Printer Driver, EPSON Scan, PC-Fax | Epson printer drivers and Epson Event Manager |
| Environment | ||
| Operating Temperature | 10-35 °C | — |
| Operating Humidity | 20-80 % | — |
| Storage Temperature | -20–40 °C | — |
| Storage Humidity | 5-85, no condensation % | — |
| Noise | ||
| Printing Sound Pressure | 50 dB(A) | 56 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 Product Should You Choose?
Choose EcoTank ET-4550 Printer if you need:
- Printer Functions: Print, Scan, Copy, Fax vs Print, Scan, Copy
- LCD Display: 2.2-inch / 5.6 cm monochrome graphical display vs 1.44-inch / 3.7 cm color LCD
- Ink System: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow vs Black
- Maximum Print Resolution: 4800 x 1200 dpi vs 1200 x 2400 dpi
Choose EcoTank M2178 Printer if you need:
- Print Speed Black: 39 ppm vs 33 ppm
- ISO Print Speed Black: 20 ppm vs 13.7 ppm
- ISO Duplex Print Speed Black: 9 ppm vs 6.5 ppm
- Black Nozzles: 800 vs 400
Overall, the technical lean favors EcoTank ET-4550 Printer on Printer Functions and LCD Display. EcoTank M2178 Printer remains the better pick if your priority is Print Speed Black. They share Duplex Printing and Paper size. Review the choice points above, then confirm availability before buying.
What is the difference between EcoTank ET-4550 Printer and EcoTank M2178 Printer?
EcoTank ET-4550 Printer and EcoTank M2178 Printer share a close technical baseline, notably Duplex Printing, Paper size, Maximum Copies.
The main decisive differences: Printer Functions (EcoTank ET-4550 Printer: Print, Scan, Copy, Fax, EcoTank M2178 Printer: Print, Scan, Copy); LCD Display (EcoTank ET-4550 Printer: 2.2-inch / 5.6 cm monochrome graphical display, EcoTank M2178 Printer: 1.44-inch / 3.7 cm color LCD); Ink System (EcoTank ET-4550 Printer: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, EcoTank M2178 Printer: Black); Maximum Print Resolution (EcoTank ET-4550 Printer: 4800 x 1200 dpi, EcoTank M2178 Printer: 1200 x 2400 dpi); Included Black Ink Yield (EcoTank ET-4550 Printer: 11000 pages, EcoTank M2178 Printer: 6000 pages).
In practice, EcoTank ET-4550 Printer suits needs centered on Printer Functions, while EcoTank M2178 Printer fits priorities around Print Speed Black. Review the specs table above before deciding.
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Suitable alternatives to EcoTank ET-4550 Printer and EcoTank M2178 Printer are available at EvoLink in Damascus, with shipping to all Syrian governorates.
Address: Syria, Damascus, Halbouni, Musalam Barudi street, Building 1020, 1st floor.
Contact: +963 96 44 007 44 or via WhatsApp.