Compare EcoTank L3161 Printer EcoTank L6490 Printer

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models EcoTank L3161 Printer and EcoTank L6490 Printer within the same category.

Broader connectivity ⁦Epson EcoTank L3161 Printer⁩

⁦EcoTank L3161 Printer⁩

Smaller & lighter

A colour multifunction ink-tank printer for printing, copying and scanning, with Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct, ISO s…

Not for sale

Best Overall ⁦Epson EcoTank L6490 Printer⁩

⁦EcoTank L6490 Printer⁩

Faster Larger capacity

A multifunction colour ink tank printer for printing, scanning, copying and faxing, with Wi-Fi Direct, Etherne…

Not for sale

Specifications

Specification ⁦EcoTank L3161 Printer⁩ ⁦EcoTank L6490 Printer⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
Features
Printer Functions Print, Scan, Copy Print, Scan, Copy, Fax
LCD Display ⁦1.44-inch / 3.7 cm color LCD⁩ ⁦6.1 cm (2.4-inch) color touchscreen⁩
Control Panel ⁦1.44-inch color LCD control panel⁩ —
Quiet Mode Yes Yes
Printer Specifications
تقنية الطباعة Epson Micro Piezo Epson PrecisionCore
Printing
Print Colors 4 4
Ink System Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
Maximum Print Resolution ⁦5760 × 1440⁩ dpi ⁦4800 x 1200 dpi⁩
Duplex Printing Manual Automatic
Borderless Printing ⁦Up to 10 x 15⁩ Up to Legal
Paper size Legal ⁦A4⁩
Print Margins ⁦0 for supported borderless sizes; minimum 3 with borders mm⁩ ⁦3 minimum on top, bottom, left and right mm⁩
Voice-Activated Printing — Yes
Ink
Ink Technology Dye Ink Pigment ink
Included Black Ink Yield ⁦4500 pages⁩ ⁦13300 pages⁩
Included Color Ink Yield ⁦7500 pages⁩ ⁦5200 pages⁩
Standard Black Ink Bottle ⁦Epson 004 Black⁩ ⁦Epson 112 Pigment Black, C13T06C14A⁩
Standard Colour Ink Bottles ⁦Epson 004 Cyan, Epson 004 Magenta, Epson 004 Yellow⁩ ⁦Epson 112 Pigment Cyan C13T06C24A, Pigment Magenta C13T06C34A, Pigment Yellow C13T06C44A⁩
Replacement Black Ink Bottle Yield ⁦4500 pages⁩ ⁦7500 pages⁩
Performance
Print Speed Black ⁦33 ppm⁩ ⁦37 ppm⁩
Maximum Print Speed Color ⁦15 ppm⁩ ⁦23 ppm⁩
ISO Print Speed Black ⁦10 ppm⁩ ⁦17 ppm⁩
ISO Print Speed Color ⁦5 ppm⁩ ⁦9.5 ppm⁩
10×15 cm Photo Print Speed ⁦69 sec⁩ —
First Page Out Time (Black) — ⁦7 sec⁩
First Page Out Time (Color) — ⁦11 sec⁩
ISO Duplex Print Speed Black — ⁦7.5 ppm⁩
ISO Duplex Print Speed Color — ⁦5 ppm⁩
Maximum Monthly Duty Cycle — ⁦20000 pages⁩
Print Head
Black Nozzles 180 400
Nozzles Per Color 59 128
Minimum Droplet Size ⁦3 pl⁩ ⁦3.3 pl⁩
Copy
ISO Copy Speed Black ⁦7.7 ipm⁩ ⁦12 ipm⁩
ISO Copy Speed Color — ⁦6 ppm⁩
Copy Resolution ⁦Flatbed input: 300 x 600; maximum input: 600 x 600; print: 360 x 360 dpi⁩ ⁦600 x 600 input, up to 600 x 1200 output dpi⁩
Maximum Copies ⁦99 copies⁩ ⁦99 copies⁩
Copy Zoom 25-400 % 25-400 %
Maximum Copy Size Legal —
Copy Features ⁦color copying with 256 grayscale levels and 16.7 million colors⁩ —
Scanning
Scanner Type Flatbed color image scanner color flatbed scanner with automatic document feeder
Optical Scan Resolution ⁦1200 dpi⁩ ⁦1200 x 2400 dpi⁩
Maximum Scan Area ⁦21.6 x 29.7 cm⁩ ⁦21.6 x 29.7 cm⁩
Scan Output Formats — BMP, JPEG, PICT, TIFF, PDF, PNG
Flatbed Scan Speed ⁦Black: 11; Colour: 28 sec⁩ ⁦Black: 12; Colour: 27 sec⁩
Scan-to Features — Scan to PC via Document Capture Pro; Scan to Cloud including email
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 ⁦16- internal, 8- external bit⁩
Scanner Black and White Bit Depth ⁦16- input/1- output bit⁩ ⁦16- internal, 1- external bit⁩
ADF Monochrome Scan Speed — ⁦6 ipm⁩
ADF Colour Scan Speed — ⁦5 ipm⁩
Colour Scanning Yes Yes
Monochrome Scanning Yes Yes
Scanner Compatibility TWAIN, WIA, ICA —
Maximum Scan Resolution ⁦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 Mobile App, Apple AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, Epson Email Print and Remote Print Driver Epson Connect (iPrint, Email Print, Remote Print Driver, Scan-to-Cloud), Apple AirPrint, Mopria Print Service
Interfaces ⁦Hi-Speed USB 2.0, Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct⁩ ⁦Hi-Speed USB, Ethernet RJ-45⁩
Network Protocols ⁦APIPA, BOOTP, DDNS, DHCP, HTTP, IPP, LLTD, LPD, mDNS, PING, PORT9100, SLP, SNMP, TCP/IPv4, TCP/IPv6, WSD⁩ ⁦Bonjour, EpsonNet Print, HTTPS, IPP/IPPS, LPD, Port 9100, SNMP, TCP/IPv4, TCP/IPv6, WSD⁩
WLAN Security — ⁦WPA2-PSK (AES), WPA/WPA2 Personal, WEP 64-bit, WEP 128-bit⁩
Ethernet Connectivity — Yes
Supported OS ⁦Windows XP Professional SP2 64-bit, Windows XP SP3 32-bit, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Mac OS X 10.6.8-10.13.x⁩ ⁦Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition; Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2012 R2 and Windows Server 2012 for printing and scanning; Mac OS X 10.6.8 to macOS 10.15.x⁩
Email Print Yes Yes
Network Management Tools APIPA, BOOTP, DDNS, DHCP, HTTP, LLTD, mDNS, PING, SLP, SNMP, WSD Web Config
Wireless Frequency Bands — ⁦2.4 GHz⁩
Wireless Standards ⁦IEEE 802.11b/g/n⁩ ⁦IEEE 802.11 b/g/n; IEEE 802.11n in HT20 mode⁩
Wireless Setup — Infrastructure mode, Wi-Fi Direct Simple AP, Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
Compatibility
Chromebook Native Print Yes —
Paper Handling
Paper Input Capacity ⁦100 sheets⁩ ⁦250 sheets⁩
Paper Output Capacity ⁦30 sheets⁩ ⁦30 sheets⁩
Paper Trays ⁦1 tray⁩ ⁦1 tray⁩
Supported Paper Weight ⁦Plain: 64-90; Premium Glossy: 102-300 g/m²⁩ ⁦64-95 g/m²⁩
Automatic Document Feeder Capacity — ⁦35 sheets⁩
Rear Paper Feed Yes Yes
Photo Paper Capacity ⁦20 sheets⁩ ⁦20 sheets⁩
Standard Tray Media Types — ⁦Plain paper, Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte, Premium Presentation Paper Matte, Presentation Paper Matte, No. 10 envelopes, card stock up to 255 g/m2⁩
Manual Feed Slot Media Types — Plain paper, thick paper, envelopes, photo paper, matte paper and self-adhesive sheets
ADF Supported Paper Weight — ⁦64-95 g/m²⁩
Premium Glossy Photo Paper Output Capacity ⁦20 sheets⁩ —
Maximum Custom Paper Length — ⁦1200 mm⁩
Standard Paper Tray Capacity ⁦100 sheets⁩ ⁦250 sheets⁩
ADF Paper Size Range — ⁦Letter, Legal, A4, 216 x 330 mm⁩
Dimensions
Width ⁦375 mm⁩ ⁦346 mm⁩
Depth ⁦347 mm⁩ ⁦375 mm⁩
Height ⁦179 mm⁩ ⁦347 mm⁩
Physical
Weight ⁦4 kg⁩ ⁦7.3 kg⁩
Printer Colour — White
Power
Supply Voltage ⁦220-240 V⁩ ⁦100-240 V⁩
Frequency ⁦50-60 Hz⁩ ⁦50-60 Hz⁩
Ready Mode Power ⁦4.3 W⁩ ⁦5.3 W⁩
Sleep Mode Power ⁦0.7 W⁩ ⁦0.9 W⁩
Power Off Consumption ⁦0.3 W⁩ ⁦0.3 W⁩
Standalone Copying Power Consumption ⁦12 W⁩ ⁦12 W⁩
ENERGY STAR Support Yes Yes
Copying Power Consumption ⁦12 W⁩ ⁦12 W⁩
Maintenance
Replaceable Maintenance Box — Yes
Fax
Fax Transmission Speed — ⁦33.6 kbps⁩
Fax Memory — ⁦180 pages⁩
Fax Speed Dials — ⁦Up to 100 names and numbers⁩
Fax Type — ⁦Standalone black-and-white and color fax, ITU-T Super Group 3⁩
Fax Error Correction Mode — ⁦CCITU/ITU Group 3 fax with Error Correction Mode⁩
Fax Resolution — ⁦Monochrome: Standard 203 x 98, Fine 203 x 196, Super Fine 203 x 392, Ultra Fine 406 x 392, Photo 203 x 196; color: 200 x 200 dpi⁩
Fax Features — PC Fax, Auto Redial, Address Book, Broadcast Fax, Fax Preview, Polling Reception
Printer
Printer Category ⁦Desktop A4 color wireless multifunction ink-tank printer⁩ Home Office, Office Desktop
Printer Language ESC/P-R (Non-PC), ESC/P Raster —
Software
Desktop Printing and Scanning Software — ⁦Epson printer driver, Epson ScanSmart, Epson Scan 2, Document Capture Pro⁩
Environment
Operating Temperature ⁦10-35 °C⁩ ⁦10-35 °C⁩
Operating Humidity 20-80 % 20-80 %
Storage Temperature ⁦-20-40 °C⁩ ⁦-20 to 40 before initial ink charging; -15 to 40 after initial ink charging °C⁩
Storage Humidity 5-85 % 5-85 %
Noise
Printing Sound Pressure ⁦51 dB(A)⁩ —

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose Epson EcoTank L3161 Printer if you need:

  • دعم Chromebook Native Print: Yes vs No
  • الارتفاع: 179 مم vs 347 مم

Choose Epson EcoTank L6490 Printer if you need:

  • عدد فوهات الأسود: 400 vs 180
  • دقة النسخ: 600 x 600 input, up to 600 x 1200 output dpi vs Flatbed input: 300 x 600; maximum input: 600 x 600; print: 360 x 360 dpi
  • إنتاجية الحبر الأسود المرفق: 13300 صفحة vs 4500 صفحة

Overall, Epson EcoTank L6490 Printer leads on the measurable paired differences. The choice still depends on use if a specific trait of Epson EcoTank L3161 Printer is what you need.

What Is the Difference Between Epson EcoTank L3161 Printer and Epson EcoTank L6490 Printer?

Both models share specifications such as تكبير النسخ, استهلاك الطاقة أثناء النسخ, الطباعة عبر البريد الإلكتروني.

The main differences: عدد فوهات الأسود: 400 vs 180; دعم Chromebook Native Print: Yes vs No; دقة النسخ: 600 x 600 input, up to 600 x 1200 output dpi vs Flatbed input: 300 x 600; maximum input: 600 x 600; print: 360 x 360 dpi; الارتفاع: 179 مم vs 347 مم; إنتاجية الحبر الأسود المرفق: 13300 صفحة vs 4500 صفحة. Some specifications appear on one side only; that is missing data, not a win.

Epson EcoTank L3161 Printer may suit users who need its confirmed advantages, while Epson EcoTank L6490 Printer benefits those who need its paired strengths. Both models are reference pages for comparison, not direct store listings here.

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