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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EcoTank M3170 Printer
An Epson EcoTank M3170 tank printer for users comparing models within the ink tank printer category before mak…
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| Specification | EcoTank L3168 Printer | EcoTank M3170 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 | 2.4-inch / 6.1 cm color touchscreen |
| Control Panel | 1.44-inch color LCD control panel | 6.1 cm color touchscreen |
| Quiet Mode | Yes | — |
| Printer Specifications | ||
| تقنية الطباعة | Epson Micro Piezo | Epson PrecisionCore |
| Printing | ||
| Print Colors | 4 | 1 |
| Ink System | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow | Black |
| Maximum Print Resolution | 5760 × 1440 dpi | 1200 x 2400 dpi |
| Duplex Printing | Manual | Automatic |
| Borderless Printing | Up to 10 x 15 | — |
| Paper size | Legal | A4 |
| Print Margins | 0 on supported borderless sizes; minimum 3 on all sides for bordered printing mm | 3 top, bottom, left and right on plain paper mm |
| Ink | ||
| Ink Technology | Dye Ink | Pigment ink |
| Included Black Ink Yield | 4500 pages | 11000 pages |
| Included Color Ink Yield | 7500 pages | — |
| Standard Black Ink Bottle | Epson 004 Black | Epson 110 Pigment Black, C13T03P14A |
| Standard Colour Ink Bottles | Epson 004 Cyan, Epson 004 Magenta, Epson 004 Yellow | — |
| Replacement Black Ink Bottle Yield | 4500 pages | 6000 pages |
| Performance | ||
| Print Speed Black | 33 ppm | 39 ppm |
| Maximum Print Speed Color | 15 ppm | — |
| ISO Print Speed Black | 10 ppm | 20 ppm |
| ISO Print Speed Color | 5 ppm | — |
| 10×15 cm Photo Print Speed | 69 sec | — |
| First Page Out Time (Black) | — | 6 sec |
| ISO Duplex Print Speed Black | — | 9 ppm |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | — | 20000 pages |
| Maximum Monthly Duty Cycle | — | 20000 pages |
| Print Head | ||
| Black Nozzles | 180 | 400 |
| Nozzles Per Color | 59 | — |
| Minimum Droplet Size | 3 pl | 2.8 pl |
| Copy | ||
| ISO Copy Speed Black | 7.7 ipm | 17 ipm |
| Copy Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Maximum Copies | 99 copies | 99 copies |
| Copy Zoom | 25-400 % | 25-400 % |
| Maximum Copy Size | Legal | A4 |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | Flatbed color image scanner | Flatbed color image scanner |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| ADF Monochrome Scan Speed | — | 7 ipm |
| ADF Colour Scan Speed | — | 7 ipm |
| Colour Scanning | Yes | Yes |
| Monochrome Scanning | Yes | Yes |
| Scanner Compatibility | TWAIN, WIA, ICA | — |
| Maximum Scan Resolution | 9600 dpi | 9600 interpolated 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 Connect (Epson iPrint, Email Print, Remote Print Driver, Scan-to-Cloud), Apple AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, Mopria Print Service |
| Interfaces | Hi-Speed USB 2.0, Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct | USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Network Protocols | IPP, LPD, PORT9100, TCP/IPv4, TCP/IPv6, WSD | — |
| 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 | Mac OS X 10.6.8 or later; Windows 10; Windows 8.1; Windows 8; Windows 7; Windows Vista; Windows XP SP3; Windows XP Professional x64 Edition SP2; Windows Server 2003 R2 x64; Windows Server 2008 32/64-bit; Windows Server 2008 R2; Windows Server 2012 64-bit; Windows Server 2012 R2; Windows Server 2016 |
| Email Print | Yes | Yes |
| Network Management Tools | APIPA, BOOTP, DDNS, DHCP, HTTP, LLTD, mDNS, PING, SLP, SNMP, WSD | — |
| Wireless Standards | IEEE 802.11b/g/n | — |
| Compatibility | ||
| Chromebook Native Print | Yes | — |
| Paper Handling | ||
| Paper Input Capacity | 100 sheets | 250 sheets |
| Paper Output Capacity | 30 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Paper Trays | 1 tray | 1 tray |
| Supported Paper Weight | Plain: 64-90; Premium Glossy: 102-300 g/m² | 64-256 g/m² |
| Automatic Document Feeder Capacity | — | 35 sheets |
| Rear Paper Feed | Yes | Yes |
| Photo Paper Capacity | 20 sheets | — |
| ADF Supported Paper Weight | — | 64-95 g/m² |
| Premium Glossy Photo Paper Output Capacity | 20 sheets | — |
| Standard Paper Tray Capacity | 100 sheets | 250 sheets |
| Dimensions | ||
| Width | 375 mm | 375 mm |
| Depth | 347 mm | 347 mm |
| Height | 179 mm | 346 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 | 5.4 W |
| Sleep Mode Power | 0.7 W | 0.9 W |
| Power Off Consumption | 0.3 W | 0.2 W |
| Printing Power Consumption | — | 13 W |
| Standalone Copying Power Consumption | 12 W | 12 W |
| ENERGY STAR Support | 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 | — | 100 names and numbers |
| Fax Type | — | Walk-up Black/White, Color |
| Fax Error Correction Mode | — | ITU Group 3 with ECM |
| Fax Features | — | PC Fax, Auto Redial, Address Book, Broadcast Fax, Fax Preview, Polling Reception |
| Printer | ||
| Printer Category | Desktop | Home Office, Office Desktop, Office Workgroup |
| Printer Language | ESC/P-R (Non-PC), ESC/P Raster | ESC/P-R |
| Product SKU | — | C11CG92404BY |
| Environment | ||
| Operating Temperature | 10-35 °C | — |
| Operating Humidity | 20-80 % | — |
| Storage Temperature | -20-40 °C | — |
| Storage Humidity | 5-85 % | — |
| Noise | ||
| Printing Sound Pressure | 51 dB(A) | 56 dB(A) |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose EcoTank L3168 Printer if you need:
- Ink System: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow vs Black
- Maximum Print Resolution: 5760 × 1440 dpi vs 1200 x 2400 dpi
- Minimum Droplet Size: 3 pl vs 2.8 pl
- Supported Paper Weight: Plain: 64-90; Premium Glossy: 102-300 g/m² vs 64-256 g/m²
Choose EcoTank M3170 Printer if you need:
- Printer Functions: Print, Scan, Copy, Fax vs Print, Scan, Copy
- LCD Display: 2.4-inch / 6.1 cm color touchscreen vs 1.44-inch / 3.7 cm color LCD
- Control Panel: 6.1 cm color touchscreen vs 1.44-inch color LCD control panel
- Print Margins: 3 top, bottom, left and right on plain paper mm vs 0 on supported borderless sizes; minimum 3 on all sides for bordered printing mm
Overall, the technical lean favors EcoTank M3170 Printer on Printer Functions and LCD Display. EcoTank L3168 Printer remains the better pick if your priority is Ink System. They share Copy Resolution and Maximum Copies. Review the choice points above, then confirm availability before buying.
What is the difference between EcoTank L3168 Printer and EcoTank M3170 Printer?
EcoTank L3168 Printer and EcoTank M3170 Printer share a close technical baseline, notably Copy Resolution, Maximum Copies, Copy Zoom.
The main decisive differences: Printer Functions (EcoTank L3168 Printer: Print, Scan, Copy, EcoTank M3170 Printer: Print, Scan, Copy, Fax); LCD Display (EcoTank L3168 Printer: 1.44-inch / 3.7 cm color LCD, EcoTank M3170 Printer: 2.4-inch / 6.1 cm color touchscreen); Control Panel (EcoTank L3168 Printer: 1.44-inch color LCD control panel, EcoTank M3170 Printer: 6.1 cm color touchscreen); Ink System (EcoTank L3168 Printer: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, EcoTank M3170 Printer: Black); Maximum Print Resolution (EcoTank L3168 Printer: 5760 × 1440 dpi, EcoTank M3170 Printer: 1200 x 2400 dpi).
In practice, EcoTank L3168 Printer suits needs centered on Ink System, while EcoTank M3170 Printer fits priorities around Printer Functions. 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 M3170 Printer: Epson EcoTank L14150 Printer ($490.00) · Epson EcoTank L6370 Printer ($340.00) · Epson EcoTank L3350 Printer ($145.00).
Suitable alternatives to EcoTank L3168 Printer and EcoTank M3170 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.