EcoTank L3168 Printer
A multifunction colour ink tank printer for printing, copying and scanning, with Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct, ISO s…
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A full side-by-side comparison of reference models EcoTank L3168 Printer and EcoTank L4163 Printer within the same category.
EcoTank L4163 Printer
A colour multifunction ink tank printer for printing, scanning and copying, with Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct and autom…
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| Specification | EcoTank L3168 Printer | EcoTank L4163 Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Features | ||
| Printer Functions | Print, Scan, Copy | Print, Scan, Copy |
| LCD Display | 1.44-inch / 3.7 cm color LCD | 1.44-inch / 3.7 cm color LCD |
| Control Panel | 1.44-inch color LCD control panel | — |
| Quiet Mode | Yes | 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 × 1440 dpi | 5760 × 1440 dpi |
| Duplex Printing | Manual | Automatic |
| Borderless Printing | Up to 10 x 15 | Up to A4 |
| Paper size | Legal | Legal |
| Print Margins | 0 on supported borderless sizes; minimum 3 on all sides for bordered printing mm | 0 top, left, right and bottom for borderless printing mm |
| 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 004 Black | Epson 002 Black |
| Standard Colour Ink Bottles | Epson 004 Cyan, Epson 004 Magenta, Epson 004 Yellow | Epson 002 Cyan, Epson 002 Magenta, Epson 002 Yellow |
| Replacement Black Ink Bottle Yield | 4500 pages | 7500 pages |
| Performance | ||
| Print Speed Black | 33 ppm | 33 ppm |
| Maximum Print Speed Color | 15 ppm | 15 ppm |
| ISO Print Speed Black | 10 ppm | 10.5 ppm |
| ISO Print Speed Color | 5 ppm | 5 ppm |
| 10×15 cm Photo Print Speed | 69 sec | 69 sec |
| ISO Duplex Print Speed Black | — | 6 ppm |
| ISO Duplex Print Speed Color | — | 4 ppm |
| Print Head | ||
| Black Nozzles | 180 | 180 |
| Nozzles Per Color | 59 | 59 |
| Minimum Droplet Size | 3 pl | 3 pl |
| Copy | ||
| ISO Copy Speed Black | 7.7 ipm | 7.7 ipm |
| Copy Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi | 1440 x 720 dpi |
| Maximum Copies | 99 copies | 99 copies |
| Copy Zoom | 25-400 % | 25-400 % |
| Maximum Copy Size | Legal | A4, Letter |
| Copy Features | — | color or monochrome copying; Draft, Standard and Best modes; 25-400% zoom; Auto Fit |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | Flatbed color image scanner | Flatbed color image scanner |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 1200 dpi | 1200 dpi |
| Maximum Scan Area | 21.6 x 29.7 cm | 21.6 x 29.7 cm |
| Scan Output Formats | — | BMP, JPEG, TIFF, PDF |
| Flatbed Scan Speed | Black: 11; Colour: 28 sec | — |
| Scan-to Features | — | Scan to computer using Epson ScanSmart, scan to memory card, Event Manager/WSD scanning and scanning from smart devices |
| 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- input, 8- output bit |
| Scanner Black and White Bit Depth | 16- input/1- output bit | 16- input, 1- output bit |
| Colour Scanning | Yes | Yes |
| Monochrome Scanning | Yes | Yes |
| Scanner Compatibility | TWAIN, WIA, ICA | TWAIN, WIA, ICA |
| Maximum Scan Resolution | 9600 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 | Apple AirPrint, Epson Email Print, Epson iPrint Mobile App, Epson WeChat Mini Program Printing, Google Cloud Print, Remote Print Driver | Epson iPrint, Remote Print Driver, Apple AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, Mopria Print Service |
| Interfaces | Hi-Speed USB 2.0, Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct | Hi-Speed USB, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Network Protocols | IPP, LPD, PORT9100, TCP/IPv4, TCP/IPv6, WSD | IPP, LPD, Port 9100, TCP/IPv4, TCP/IPv6, WSD |
| WLAN Security | — | WEP 64/128-bit, WPA/WPA2 Personal, WPA2-PSK (AES) |
| Supported OS | Windows XP Professional SP2 64-bit, Windows XP SP3 32-bit, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 32/64-bit, 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 through 10.13.x | Windows XP SP3, Windows XP Professional x64 SP2, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows Server 2003, 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 through macOS 10.12.x |
| Email Print | Yes | Yes |
| Network Management Tools | APIPA, BOOTP, DDNS, DHCP, HTTP, LLTD, mDNS, PING, SLP, SNMP, WSD | APIPA, DDNS, DHCP, HTTP, LLTD, mDNS, PING, SLP, SNMP, WSD |
| Wireless Frequency Bands | — | 2.4 GHz |
| Wireless Standards | IEEE 802.11b/g/n | IEEE 802.11b/g/n |
| Wireless Setup | — | Wi-Fi Setup Wizard, WPS push-button setup, WPS PIN setup and Wi-Fi Direct setup |
| Memory Card Slot | — | Yes |
| Compatibility | ||
| Chromebook Native Print | Yes | Yes |
| Paper Handling | ||
| Paper Input Capacity | 100 sheets | 100 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 | Plain paper: 64-90; envelopes: 75-90 g/m² |
| Rear Paper Feed | Yes | Yes |
| Photo Paper Capacity | 20 sheets | 20 sheets |
| Standard Tray Media Types | — | Plain paper, Premium Glossy Photo Paper, envelopes, postcards |
| Premium Glossy Photo Paper Output Capacity | 20 sheets | 20 sheets |
| Standard Paper Tray Capacity | 100 sheets | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Width | 375 mm | 375 mm |
| Depth | 347 mm | 347 mm |
| Height | 179 mm | 187 mm |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 4 kg | 5.5 kg |
| Power | ||
| Supply Voltage | 220-240 V | 220-240 V |
| Frequency | 50-60 Hz | 50-60 Hz |
| Ready Mode Power | 4.3 W | 4.3 W |
| Sleep Mode Power | 0.7 W | 0.7 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 |
| Printer | ||
| Printer Category | Desktop | A4 color wireless multifunction inkjet printer |
| Printer Language | ESC/P-R (Non-PC), ESC/P Raster | ESC/P-R |
| Software | ||
| Desktop Printing and Scanning Software | — | Epson ScanSmart, Epson Scan |
| Environment | ||
| Operating Temperature | 10-35 °C | 10-35 °C |
| Operating Humidity | 20-80 % | 20-80 % |
| Storage Temperature | -20-40 °C | -20-40 °C |
| Storage Humidity | 5-85 % | 5-85 % |
| Noise | ||
| Printing Sound Pressure | 51 dB(A) | 50 dB(A) |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose EcoTank L3168 Printer if you need:
- Borderless Printing: Up to 10 x 15 vs Up to A4
- Standard Black Ink Bottle: Epson 004 Black vs Epson 002 Black
- Mobile Printing Services: Apple AirPrint, Epson Email Print, Epson iPrint Mobile App, Epson WeChat Mini Program Printing, Google Cloud Print, Remote Print Driver vs Epson iPrint, Remote Print Driver, Apple AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, Mopria Print Service
- Network Management Tools: APIPA, BOOTP, DDNS, DHCP, HTTP, LLTD, mDNS, PING, SLP, SNMP, WSD vs APIPA, DDNS, DHCP, HTTP, LLTD, mDNS, PING, SLP, SNMP, WSD
Choose EcoTank L4163 Printer if you need:
- Print Margins: 0 top, left, right and bottom for borderless printing mm vs 0 on supported borderless sizes; minimum 3 on all sides for bordered printing mm
- Replacement Black Ink Bottle Yield: 7500 pages vs 4500 pages
- Copy Resolution: 1440 x 720 dpi vs 600 x 600 dpi
- Maximum Copy Size: A4, Letter vs Legal
Overall, the technical lean favors EcoTank L3168 Printer on Borderless Printing and Standard Black Ink Bottle. EcoTank L4163 Printer remains the better pick if your priority is Print Margins. They share Printer Functions and LCD Display. Review the choice points above, then confirm availability before buying.
What is the difference between EcoTank L3168 Printer and EcoTank L4163 Printer?
EcoTank L3168 Printer and EcoTank L4163 Printer share a close technical baseline, notably Printer Functions, LCD Display, Quiet Mode.
The main decisive differences: Borderless Printing (EcoTank L3168 Printer: Up to 10 x 15, EcoTank L4163 Printer: Up to A4); Print Margins (EcoTank L3168 Printer: 0 on supported borderless sizes; minimum 3 on all sides for bordered printing mm, EcoTank L4163 Printer: 0 top, left, right and bottom for borderless printing mm); Standard Black Ink Bottle (EcoTank L3168 Printer: Epson 004 Black, EcoTank L4163 Printer: Epson 002 Black); Replacement Black Ink Bottle Yield (EcoTank L3168 Printer: 4500 pages, EcoTank L4163 Printer: 7500 pages); Copy Resolution (EcoTank L3168 Printer: 600 x 600 dpi, EcoTank L4163 Printer: 1440 x 720 dpi).
In practice, EcoTank L3168 Printer suits needs centered on Borderless Printing, while EcoTank L4163 Printer fits priorities around Print Margins. Review the specs table above before deciding.
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Frequently asked questions — EvoLink
Nearby alternatives currently available for EcoTank L3168 Printer: Epson EcoTank L5290 Printer ($240.00) · Epson EcoTank L3250 Printer ($145.00) · Epson EcoTank L15150 Printer ($825.00).
Nearby alternatives currently available for EcoTank L4163 Printer: Epson EcoTank L15150 Printer ($825.00) · Epson EcoTank L3250 Printer ($145.00) · Epson EcoTank L5290 Printer ($240.00).
Suitable alternatives to EcoTank L3168 Printer and EcoTank L4163 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.