⁦Compare EcoTank ET-4800 Printer vs EcoTank L6178 Printer⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models EcoTank ET-4800 Printer and EcoTank L6178 Printer within the same category.

Specifications

Specification ⁦EcoTank ET-4800 Printer⁩ ⁦EcoTank L6178 Printer⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
Features
Printer Functions Print, Scan, Copy, Fax Print, Scan, Copy
LCD Display ⁦1.44-inch / 3.7 cm color LCD⁩ ⁦2.4-inch / 6.1 cm color LCD⁩
Control Panel ⁦1.44-inch color LCD with navigation buttons, numeric keypad and dedicated fax controls⁩ ⁦2.4-inch (6.1 cm) color LCD⁩
Quiet Mode Yes
Printer Specifications
تقنية الطباعة Epson Micro Piezo Epson Micro Piezo
Printing
Print Colors 4 4
Ink System Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
Maximum Print Resolution ⁦5760 x 1440⁩ dpi ⁦4800 x 1200 dpi⁩
Duplex Printing Manual Automatic
Borderless Printing ⁦Up to 10 x 15⁩ Yes
Paper size Legal Legal
Print Margins ⁦3 mm minimum on top, bottom, left and right mm⁩ ⁦0 on top, left, right and bottom; custom setting except on plain paper mm⁩
Voice-Activated Printing Yes
Ink
Ink Technology Dye Ink Pigment Black + Dye Colour
Included Black Ink Yield ⁦4500 pages⁩
Included Color Ink Yield ⁦7500 pages⁩
Standard Black Ink Bottle ⁦Epson 522 Black, 65 mL⁩ ⁦Epson 002 Black⁩
Standard Colour Ink Bottles ⁦Epson 522 Cyan, Magenta and Yellow, 65 mL each⁩ ⁦Epson 002 Cyan, Epson 002 Magenta, Epson 002 Yellow⁩
Replacement Black Ink Bottle Yield ⁦4500 pages⁩ ⁦7500 pages⁩
Performance
Print Speed Black ⁦10 ppm⁩ ⁦33 ppm⁩
Maximum Print Speed Color ⁦5 ppm⁩ ⁦20 ppm⁩
ISO Print Speed Black ⁦10 ppm⁩ ⁦15 ppm⁩
ISO Print Speed Color ⁦5 ppm⁩ ⁦8 ppm⁩
10×15 cm Photo Print Speed ⁦90 sec⁩ ⁦69 sec⁩
First Page Out Time (Black) ⁦10 sec⁩ ⁦9 sec⁩
First Page Out Time (Color) ⁦16 sec⁩
ISO Duplex Print Speed Black ⁦6.5 ppm⁩
ISO Duplex Print Speed Color ⁦4.5 ppm⁩
Recommended Monthly Volume ⁦500 pages⁩
Maximum Monthly Duty Cycle ⁦3000 pages⁩
Print Head
Black Nozzles 400
Nozzles Per Color 128
Minimum Droplet Size ⁦3 pl⁩ ⁦3.3 pl⁩
Copy
ISO Copy Speed Black ⁦7.7 ppm⁩ ⁦11 ppm⁩
ISO Copy Speed Color ⁦3.8 ppm⁩ ⁦5.5 ppm⁩
Copy Resolution ⁦360 x 360 dpi, 720 x 720 dpi dpi⁩ ⁦600 x 1200 dpi⁩
Maximum Copies ⁦99 copies⁩ ⁦99 copies⁩
Copy Zoom 25-400 25-400
Maximum Copy Size ⁦8.5 x 11 in⁩ ⁦A4, Letter⁩
N-in-1 Copy ⁦2-up⁩
Copy Features Color or black-and-white copying; High and Standard modes; ID Copy; reduction/enlargement; density, contrast, color, sharpness and text-enhancement adjustments ⁦color or monochrome copying, Standard or Best quality, Auto Fit and 25%-400% zoom⁩
Scanning
Scanner Type Color flatbed scanner with ADF Flatbed color image scanner
Optical Scan Resolution ⁦1200 dpi dpi⁩ ⁦1200 dpi⁩
Maximum Scan Area ⁦21.6 x 29.7 cm⁩
Scan Output Formats BMP, JPEG, PICT, TIFF, PDF, PNG BMP, JPEG, TIFF, PDF
Flatbed Scan Speed ⁦Black: 12; Colour: 27 sec⁩
Scan-to Features Scan to Computer using Event Manager; Scan to Computer using WSD Scan to 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-bit internal, 8-bit external bit⁩ ⁦16- input/8- output bit⁩
Scanner Black and White Bit Depth ⁦16-bit internal, 1-bit external bit⁩ ⁦16- input/1- output bit⁩
ADF Monochrome Scan Speed ⁦4.5 ipm⁩ ⁦5 ipm⁩
ADF Colour Scan Speed ⁦4.5 ipm⁩ ⁦5 ipm⁩
Colour Scanning Yes Yes
Monochrome Scanning Yes Yes
Advanced Scan Features ⁦TWAIN, WIA and ICA support; TWAIN resolution from 75 to 9600 dpi in 1-dpi increments⁩
Scanner Compatibility TWAIN, WIA, ICA TWAIN, WIA, ICA
Maximum Scan Resolution ⁦9600 dpi interpolated dpi⁩ ⁦9600 interpolated dpi⁩
Hardware Scan Resolution ⁦1200 x 2400 dpi⁩
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Yes Yes
Wi-Fi Direct Yes Yes
Mobile Printing Services ⁦Epson Smart Panel, Epson Remote Print, Epson Scan to Cloud, Apple AirPrint 1.8, Android Printing, Mopria Print Service⁩ AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, Mopria, Epson Email Print, Epson iPrint Mobile App, Scan to Cloud, Remote Print Driver
Interfaces ⁦Hi-Speed USB, Wi-Fi 4 (IEEE 802.11b/g/n), Wi-Fi Direct, wired Ethernet 10/100 Mbps, RJ-11 fax line and telephone connectors⁩ ⁦Hi-Speed USB 2.0, Ethernet 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T, Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct⁩
Network Protocols ⁦IPP, LPD, PORT9100, TCP/IPv4, TCP/IPv6, WSD⁩
WLAN Security ⁦WPA2-PSK (AES), WPA/WPA2 Personal, WEP 64/128-bit, WPA3-SAE (AES)⁩
Ethernet Connectivity Yes Yes
Supported OS ⁦Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8.x, Windows 7, Windows Vista; Windows Server 2003 SP2 through Windows Server 2019; macOS 14.x through macOS 10.12.x; OS X 10.11.x through OS X 10.7.x⁩ ⁦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 Edition, 2003 R2, 2003 R2 x64 Edition, 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2 and 2016; Mac OS X 10.6.8 through 10.12.x; UOS⁩
Email Print Yes
Network Management Tools APIPA, BOOTP, DDNS, DHCP, HTTP, LLTD, mDNS, PING, SLP, SNMP, WSD
Wireless Frequency Bands ⁦2.4 GHz GHz⁩ ⁦2.4 GHz⁩
Wireless Standards ⁦IEEE 802.11b/g/n⁩ ⁦IEEE 802.11b/g/n (Wi-Fi 4)⁩
Compatibility
Chromebook Native Print Yes
Paper Handling
Paper Input Capacity ⁦100 sheets⁩ ⁦150 sheets⁩
Paper Output Capacity ⁦30 sheets⁩ ⁦30 sheets⁩
Paper Trays 1
Supported Paper Weight ⁦64–90 g/m² plain paper; 102–300 g/m² Premium Glossy Photo Paper g/m²⁩ ⁦64-250 g/m²⁩
Automatic Document Feeder Capacity ⁦30 sheets⁩ ⁦30 sheets⁩
Rear Paper Feed Yes
Photo Paper Capacity ⁦20 sheets⁩
Standard Tray Media Types Plain paper, Epson photo paper, and envelopes Plain paper, Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper (Premium Glossy Photo Paper), envelopes, postcards
Manual Feed Slot Media Types Not Applicable
ADF Supported Paper Weight ⁦64–95 g/m² g/m²⁩ ⁦64-95 g/m²⁩
Premium Glossy Photo Paper Output Capacity ⁦20 sheets⁩
Maximum Custom Paper Length ⁦1200 mm⁩
Standard Paper Tray Capacity ⁦100 sheets⁩ ⁦150 sheets⁩
ADF Paper Size Range ⁦Letter, A4, Legal and 8.5 x 13 in mm⁩ ⁦A4/LTR: 30 sheets; 8.5x13/Legal: 10 sheets mm⁩
Dimensions
Width ⁦375 mm⁩ ⁦375 mm⁩
Depth ⁦347 mm⁩ ⁦347 mm⁩
Height ⁦237 mm⁩ ⁦231 mm⁩
Physical
Weight ⁦5 kg⁩ ⁦6.7 kg⁩
Printer Colour White
Power
Supply Voltage ⁦100–240 V⁩ ⁦220-240 V⁩
Frequency ⁦50-60 Hz⁩ ⁦50-60 Hz⁩
Ready Mode Power ⁦4.5 W⁩ ⁦5.3 W⁩
Sleep Mode Power ⁦0.7 W⁩ ⁦0.9 W⁩
Power Off Consumption ⁦0.2 W⁩ ⁦0.3 W⁩
Standalone Copying Power Consumption ⁦12 W⁩ ⁦12 W⁩
ENERGY STAR Support Yes Yes
Copying Power Consumption ⁦12 W⁩
Maintenance
Replaceable Maintenance Box Yes
Fax
Fax Transmission Speed ⁦Up to 33.6 kbps kbps⁩
Fax Memory ⁦Up to 100 pages pages⁩
Fax Speed Dials ⁦100 maximum⁩
Fax Type ⁦Walk-up black-and-white and color fax, ITU-T Super Group 3⁩
Fax Error Correction Mode ⁦ITU-T T.30 Error Correction Mode⁩
Fax Resolution ⁦Monochrome Standard: 203 x 98 lpi; Fine/Photo: 203 x 196 lpi; Color: 200 x 200 dpi dpi⁩
Fax Features ⁦PC fax send/receive, fax to email, fax to folder, junk-fax blocking, transmission reservation, monochrome broadcast fax, up to 99 group dial entries and polling reception⁩
Printer
Printer Category All-in-one cartridge-free color ink-tank printer ⁦A4 color business multifunction all-in-one printer⁩
Printer Language Epson ESC/P-R ESC/P-R
Product SKU ⁦C11CJ65201⁩
Software
Desktop Printing and Scanning Software ⁦Epson Printer Driver, Epson Scan 2⁩ Epson ScanSmart
Environment
Operating Temperature ⁦10–35 °C °C⁩ ⁦10-35 °C⁩
Operating Humidity ⁦20–80% RH, non-condensing %⁩ 20-80 %
Storage Temperature ⁦-20–40 °C °C⁩ ⁦-20-40 °C⁩
Storage Humidity ⁦5–85% RH, non-condensing %⁩ 5-85 %
Noise
Printing Sound Pressure ⁦52 dB(A)⁩ ⁦52 dB(A)⁩
Package Contents
Package Contents ⁦EcoTank ET-4800 printer, manual, product-setup CD-ROM, power cord, one Epson 522 Black 65 mL bottle and one Epson 522 Cyan, Magenta and Yellow 65 mL bottle each⁩

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose EcoTank ET-4800 Printer if you need:

  • A specs reference within the same compare scope
  • Printer Functions at Print, Scan, Copy, Fax (vs Print, Scan, Copy)
  • LCD Display at ⁦1.44-inch / 3.7 cm color LCD⁩ (vs ⁦2.4-inch / 6.1 cm color LCD⁩)
  • Control Panel at ⁦1.44-inch color LCD with navigation buttons, numeric keypad and dedicated fax controls⁩ (vs ⁦2.4-inch (6.1 cm) color LCD⁩)

Choose EcoTank L6178 Printer if you need:

  • A specs reference within the same compare scope
  • Printer Functions at Print, Scan, Copy (vs Print, Scan, Copy, Fax)
  • LCD Display at ⁦2.4-inch / 6.1 cm color LCD⁩ (vs ⁦1.44-inch / 3.7 cm color LCD⁩)
  • Control Panel at ⁦2.4-inch (6.1 cm) color LCD⁩ (vs ⁦1.44-inch color LCD with navigation buttons, numeric keypad and dedicated fax controls⁩)

Overall, choosing between EcoTank ET-4800 Printer and EcoTank L6178 Printer depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share تقنية الطباعة (Epson Micro Piezo) and Print Colors (4). They differ mainly on Printer Functions. Review the differences above, choose by your priorities, and confirm availability before buying.

What is the difference between EcoTank ET-4800 Printer and EcoTank L6178 Printer?

EcoTank ET-4800 Printer and EcoTank L6178 Printer share specifications such as تقنية الطباعة (Epson Micro Piezo), Print Colors (4), Ink System (Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow), Paper size (Legal).

The main differences: Printer Functions (EcoTank ET-4800 Printer: Print, Scan, Copy, Fax, EcoTank L6178 Printer: Print, Scan, Copy); LCD Display (EcoTank ET-4800 Printer: ⁦1.44-inch / 3.7 cm color LCD⁩, EcoTank L6178 Printer: ⁦2.4-inch / 6.1 cm color LCD⁩); Control Panel (EcoTank ET-4800 Printer: ⁦1.44-inch color LCD with navigation buttons, numeric keypad and dedicated fax controls⁩, EcoTank L6178 Printer: ⁦2.4-inch (6.1 cm) color LCD⁩); Quiet Mode (EcoTank ET-4800 Printer: —, EcoTank L6178 Printer: Yes).

EcoTank ET-4800 Printer may suit users who need its differing values, while EcoTank L6178 Printer benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.

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