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 L6166 Printer within the same category.
EcoTank L6166 Printer
A colour multifunction ink tank printer for printing, copying, and scanning, with Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Etherne…
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| Specification | EcoTank L3168 Printer | EcoTank L6166 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 | 2.4-inch / 6.1 cm color LCD |
| Control Panel | 1.44-inch color LCD control panel | 6.1 cm color LCD control panel |
| 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 × 1440 dpi | 4800 x 1200 dpi |
| Duplex Printing | Manual | Automatic |
| Borderless Printing | Up to 10 x 15 | Yes |
| Paper size | Legal | Legal |
| Print Margins | 0 on supported borderless sizes; minimum 3 on all sides for bordered printing mm | 0 top, 0 bottom, 0 left, 0 right using custom settings; except plain paper 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 | 20 ppm |
| ISO Print Speed Black | 10 ppm | 15 ppm |
| ISO Print Speed Color | 5 ppm | 8 ppm |
| 10×15 cm Photo Print Speed | 69 sec | 69 sec |
| First Page Out Time (Black) | — | 9 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 | — | 5000 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 | 11 ipm |
| ISO Copy Speed Color | — | 5.5 ppm |
| Copy Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi | 600 x 1200 dpi |
| Maximum Copies | 99 copies | 99 copies |
| Copy Zoom | 25-400 % | 25-400 % |
| Maximum Copy Size | Legal | A4, Letter |
| N-in-1 Copy | — | 2-up |
| Copy Features | — | 1-to-2-sided copying, density adjustment, Auto Fit Page, quality selection, shadow removal, punch-hole removal, ID card copy and borderless copy |
| 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 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- 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 |
| Advanced Scan Features | — | Auto Cropping, Maximum Area, density adjustment from -4 to +4, shadow removal and punch-hole removal |
| Scanner Compatibility | TWAIN, WIA, ICA | 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 | Apple AirPrint, Epson Email Print, Epson iPrint Mobile App, Epson WeChat Mini Program Printing, Google Cloud Print, Remote Print Driver | WeChat Mini Program Print, AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, Mopria, Epson Email Print, Epson iPrint Mobile App, Scan to Cloud, Remote Print Driver |
| Interfaces | Hi-Speed USB 2.0, Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct | 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 | TCP/IPv4, TCP/IPv6, LPD, IPP, PORT9100, WSD |
| WLAN Security | — | WEP 64/128-bit, WPA/WPA2 Personal, WPA2-PSK (AES) |
| 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 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 Edition SP2, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 (32-bit and 64-bit); Windows Server 2003, 2003 x64, 2003 R2, 2003 R2 x64, 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016; Mac OS X 10.6.8 through 10.12.x |
| Email Print | Yes | Yes |
| Network Management Tools | APIPA, BOOTP, DDNS, DHCP, HTTP, LLTD, mDNS, PING, SLP, SNMP, WSD | SNMP, HTTP, DHCP, BOOTP, APIPA, PING, DDNS, mDNS, SLP, WSD, LLTD |
| Wireless Frequency Bands | — | 2.4 GHz |
| Wireless Standards | IEEE 802.11b/g/n | IEEE 802.11b/g/n (Wi-Fi 4) |
| Wireless Setup | — | Control-panel wireless setup and Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) |
| Compatibility | ||
| Chromebook Native Print | Yes | Yes |
| Paper Handling | ||
| Paper Input Capacity | 100 sheets | 150 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 | 64-250 g/m² |
| Rear Paper Feed | Yes | — |
| Photo Paper Capacity | 20 sheets | 20 sheets |
| Standard Tray Media Types | — | A4 plain paper, Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper, envelopes, postcards |
| Premium Glossy Photo Paper Output Capacity | 20 sheets | 20 sheets |
| Maximum Custom Paper Length | — | 1200 mm |
| Standard Paper Tray Capacity | 100 sheets | 150 sheets |
| Dimensions | ||
| Width | 375 mm | 375 mm |
| Depth | 347 mm | 347 mm |
| Height | 179 mm | 187 mm |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 4 kg | 5.8 kg |
| Power | ||
| Supply Voltage | 220-240 V | 220-240 V |
| Frequency | 50-60 Hz | 50-60 Hz |
| Ready Mode Power | 4.3 W | 5.3 W |
| Sleep Mode Power | 0.7 W | 0.7 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 |
| Maintenance | ||
| Replaceable Maintenance Box | — | Yes |
| Printer | ||
| Printer Category | Desktop | A4 color business multifunction ink tank printer |
| Printer Language | ESC/P-R (Non-PC), ESC/P Raster | ESC/P-R |
| 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) | 53 dB(A) |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose EcoTank L3168 Printer if you need:
- Maximum Print Resolution: 5760 × 1440 dpi vs 4800 x 1200 dpi
- Standard Black Ink Bottle: Epson 004 Black vs Epson 002 Black
- Supported Paper Weight: Plain: 64-90; Premium Glossy: 102-300 g/m² vs 64-250 g/m²
- Weight: 4 kg vs 5.8 kg
Choose EcoTank L6166 Printer if you need:
- LCD Display: 2.4-inch / 6.1 cm color LCD vs 1.44-inch / 3.7 cm color LCD
- Control Panel: 6.1 cm color LCD control panel vs 1.44-inch color LCD control panel
- Print Margins: 0 top, 0 bottom, 0 left, 0 right using custom settings; except plain paper 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
Overall, the technical lean favors EcoTank L6166 Printer on LCD Display and Control Panel. EcoTank L3168 Printer remains the better pick if your priority is Maximum Print Resolution. They share Printer Functions and تقنية الطباعة. Review the choice points above, then confirm availability before buying.
What is the difference between EcoTank L3168 Printer and EcoTank L6166 Printer?
EcoTank L3168 Printer and EcoTank L6166 Printer share a close technical baseline, notably Printer Functions, تقنية الطباعة, Print Colors.
The main decisive differences: LCD Display (EcoTank L3168 Printer: 1.44-inch / 3.7 cm color LCD, EcoTank L6166 Printer: 2.4-inch / 6.1 cm color LCD); Control Panel (EcoTank L3168 Printer: 1.44-inch color LCD control panel, EcoTank L6166 Printer: 6.1 cm color LCD control panel); Maximum Print Resolution (EcoTank L3168 Printer: 5760 × 1440 dpi, EcoTank L6166 Printer: 4800 x 1200 dpi); Print Margins (EcoTank L3168 Printer: 0 on supported borderless sizes; minimum 3 on all sides for bordered printing mm, EcoTank L6166 Printer: 0 top, 0 bottom, 0 left, 0 right using custom settings; except plain paper mm); Standard Black Ink Bottle (EcoTank L3168 Printer: Epson 004 Black, EcoTank L6166 Printer: Epson 002 Black).
In practice, EcoTank L3168 Printer suits needs centered on Maximum Print Resolution, while EcoTank L6166 Printer fits priorities around LCD Display. Review the specs table above before deciding.
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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 L6166 Printer: Epson EcoTank L14150 Printer ($490.00) · Epson EcoTank L8050 Printer ($300.00) · Epson EcoTank L18050 Printer ($515.00).
Suitable alternatives to EcoTank L3168 Printer and EcoTank L6166 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.