A full side-by-side comparison of reference models EcoTank L4151 Printer and EcoTank M1128 Printer within the same category.
A colour multifunction ink tank printer for printing, copying, and scanning, with Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct, ISO…
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A monochrome ink tank printer for document printing, using black pigment ink and Micro Piezo technology, with…
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| Specification | EcoTank L4151 Printer | EcoTank M1128 Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Features | ||
| Printer Functions | Print, Scan, Copy | |
| Quiet Mode | — | Yes |
| Printer Specifications | ||
| تقنية الطباعة | Epson Micro Piezo print head | Epson Micro Piezo print head |
| Printing | ||
| Print Colors | 4 | 1 |
| Ink System | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow | Black |
| Maximum Print Resolution | 5760 × 1440 dpi | 1440 × 720 dpi |
| Duplex Printing | Manual | Manual |
| Borderless Printing | Yes | No |
| Paper size | Legal | A4 |
| Print Margins | 0 top, left, right and bottom with custom settings, except on plain paper mm | — |
| Ink | ||
| Ink Technology | Pigment black and Dye colour Inks | Pigment Black + Dye Colour |
| Included Black Ink Yield | 14000 pages | 6000 pages |
| Included Color Ink Yield | 5200 pages | — |
| Standard Black Ink Bottle | Epson 002 Black | Epson 006S Black |
| Standard Colour Ink Bottles | Epson 002 Cyan, Epson 002 Magenta, Epson 002 Yellow | — |
| Replacement Black Ink Bottle Yield | 7500 pages | 2000 pages |
| Performance | ||
| Print Speed Black | 33 ppm | 32 ppm |
| Maximum Print Speed Color | 15 ppm | — |
| ISO Print Speed Black | 10.5 ppm | 15 ppm |
| ISO Print Speed Color | 5 ppm | — |
| 10×15 cm Photo Print Speed | 69 sec | — |
| First Page Out Time (Black) | — | 8 sec |
| Print Head | ||
| Black Nozzles | 180 | 360 |
| Nozzles Per Color | 59 | — |
| Minimum Droplet Size | 3 pl | 3 pl |
| Copy | ||
| ISO Copy Speed Black | 7.7 ipm | — |
| Copy Resolution | 360 × 360 dpi | — |
| Maximum Copies | 20 copies | — |
| Copy Zoom | Actual size | — |
| Maximum Copy Size | A4, Letter | — |
| Copy Features | color or monochrome copying; draft or standard mode | — |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | Contact Image Sensor (CIS) | — |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 1200 × 2400 dpi | — |
| Maximum Scan Area | 21.6 x 29.7 cm | — |
| Scan Output Formats | BMP, JPEG, TIFF, PDF | — |
| Scan-to Features | Scan to computer using Epson ScanSmart | — |
| Scanner Sensor Type | CIS | — |
| Scanner Colour Bit Depth | 48: input : 24- output bit | — |
| Scanner Grayscale Bit Depth | 16- input, 8- output bit | — |
| Scanner Black and White Bit Depth | 16- input, 1- output bit | — |
| Colour Scanning | Yes | — |
| Monochrome Scanning | Yes | — |
| Scanner Compatibility | TWAIN, WIA, ICA | — |
| Maximum Scan Resolution | 9600 dpi | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless Connectivity | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Printing Services | Epson Connect (iPrint, Email Print, Remote Print Driver), Apple AirPrint | Epson iPrint, Remote Print |
| Interfaces | USB, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct | Hi-Speed USB 2.0, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Network Protocols | IPP, LPD, PORT9100, TCP/IPv4, TCP/IPv6, WSD | Bonjour, EpsonNet Print, IPv4/IPv6, Standard TCP/IP, WSD |
| WLAN Security | WEP 64/128-bit, WPA/WPA2 Personal, WPA2-PSK (AES) | WEP 64/128-bit, WPA/WPA2 Personal, WPA2-PSK (AES) |
| Supported OS | Windows XP SP3, XP Professional x64 Edition SP2, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1 and 10 (32/64-bit); Windows Server 2003, 2003 x64, 2003 R2, 2003 R2 x64, 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2 and 2016; Mac OS X 10.6.8 through 10.12.x | Windows XP Professional x64 Edition SP2 or later, Windows XP SP3 or later, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Mac OS X 10.6.8 or later |
| Email Print | Yes | Yes |
| Network Management Tools | APIPA, DDNS, DHCP, HTTP, LLTD, mDNS, PING, SLP, SNMP, WSD | EpsonNet Config, Web Config |
| Wireless Frequency Bands | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| Wireless Standards | IEEE 802.11b/g/n | IEEE 802.11b/g/n |
| Wireless Setup | Infrastructure mode, Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) | Infrastructure mode, Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP), WPS push-button setup and WPS PIN-code setup |
| Compatibility | ||
| Chromebook Native Print | — | 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 paper: 64-90, envelopes: 75-90 g/m² | 64-90 g/m² |
| Rear Paper Feed | Yes | — |
| Photo Paper Capacity | 20 sheets | — |
| Standard Tray Media Types | Plain paper, Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper, envelopes, postcards | Plain paper, copy paper, high-quality plain paper, Epson Bright White Ink Jet Paper, Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper, Epson Matte Paper-Heavyweight and envelopes |
| Premium Glossy Photo Paper Output Capacity | 20 sheets | — |
| Standard Paper Tray Capacity | — | 150 sheets |
| Dimensions | ||
| Width | 375 mm | 375 mm |
| Depth | 347 mm | 267 mm |
| Height | 187 mm | 161 mm |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 5 kg | 3.5 kg |
| Printer Colour | — | White and black |
| Dimensions | 375 x 347 x 187 (W × D × H) | 375 x 267 x 161 (W × D × H) |
| Power | ||
| Supply Voltage | 220-240 V | 220-240 V |
| Frequency | 50-60 Hz | 50-60 Hz |
| Ready Mode Power | 3.9 W | 3 W |
| Sleep Mode Power | 0.7 W | 0.7 W |
| Power Off Consumption | 0.3 W | 0.3 W |
| Printing Power Consumption | — | 13 W |
| ENERGY STAR Support | Yes | Yes |
| Copying Power Consumption | 12 W | — |
| Printer | ||
| Printer Category | A4 color wireless multifunction ink tank printer | Monochrome ink tank printer |
| Printer Language | ESC/P-R | — |
| Software | ||
| Desktop Printing and Scanning Software | Epson ScanSmart, Remote Print Driver | — |
| Environment | ||
| Operating Temperature | 10-35 °C | 10-35 °C |
| Operating Humidity | 20-80 % | 20-80 (without condensation) % |
| Storage Temperature | -20-40 °C | -20–40 °C |
| Storage Humidity | 5-85 % | 5-85 (without condensation) % |
| Noise | ||
| Printing Sound Pressure | 51 dB(A) | — |
Epson EcoTank L4151 Printer vs Epson EcoTank M1128 Printer — choose by the use case in the table (role/paper, document features, connectivity, speed).
When to pick which:
Pick Epson EcoTank L4151 Printer if you need: fax or a fuller print/scan/copy set in the table, higher ink yield, higher ISO print/copy speed.
Pick Epson EcoTank M1128 Printer if you need: higher ISO print/copy speed.
Key differences:
Based on the specs table, Epson EcoTank L4151 Printer fits most office needs better thanks to: Printer Functions: Print, Scan, Copy vs Print; Printer Category: A4 color wireless multifunction ink tank printer vs Monochrome ink tank printer; Included Black Ink Yield: 14000 vs 6000.
Maximum dpi and ink bottle series numbers alone do not settle the buy.
Duplex Printing: Manual, Interfaces: USB, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Minimum Droplet Size: 3, Tkny Altbaaa: Epson Micro Piezo print head, Wi Fi Direct: 1
Pick Epson EcoTank L4151 Printer if you need: fax or a fuller print/scan/copy set in the table, higher ink yield, higher ISO print/copy speed.
Pick Epson EcoTank M1128 Printer if you need: higher ISO print/copy speed.
Printer Functions: Print, Scan, Copy vs Print
Not by themselves. Dpi alone does not prove higher quality, and bottle series is a consumables difference. Decide by role, duplex/ADF, speed, connectivity, and price.
