EcoTank L4153 Printer
A colour multifunction ink-tank printer for printing, copying and scanning, with Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct, ISO s…
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Compare EcoTank L4153 Printer EcoTank L6490 Printer
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models EcoTank L4153 Printer and EcoTank L6490 Printer within the same category.
EcoTank L6490 Printer
Interfaces
Duplex Printing
A multifunction colour ink tank printer for printing, scanning, copying and faxing, with Wi-Fi Direct, Etherne…
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| Specification | EcoTank L4153 Printer | EcoTank L6490 Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Features | ||
| Printer Functions | Print, Scan, Copy | Print, Scan, Copy, Fax |
| LCD Display | — | 6.1 cm (2.4-inch) color touchscreen |
| Quiet Mode | — | Yes |
| Printer Specifications | ||
| تقنية الطباعة | Epson Micro Piezo print head | PrecisionCore Print Head |
| Printing | ||
| Print Colors | 4 | 4 |
| Ink System | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow |
| Maximum Print Resolution | 5760 × 1440 dpi | 4800 × 1200 dpi |
| Duplex Printing | Manual | Automatic |
| Borderless Printing | Up to 10 x 15 cm | Up to Legal |
| Paper size | Legal | A4 |
| Print Margins | 0 top, bottom, left and right using custom settings, except on plain paper mm | 3 minimum on top, bottom, left and right mm |
| Voice-Activated Printing | — | Yes |
| Ink | ||
| Ink Technology | Pigment black and Dye colour Inks | Pigment ink |
| Included Black Ink Yield | 14000 pages | 13300 pages |
| Included Color Ink Yield | 5200 pages | 5200 pages |
| Standard Black Ink Bottle | Epson 002 Black | Epson 112 Pigment Black, C13T06C14A |
| Standard Colour Ink Bottles | Epson 002 Cyan, Epson 002 Magenta, Epson 002 Yellow | Epson 112 Pigment Cyan C13T06C24A, Pigment Magenta C13T06C34A, Pigment Yellow C13T06C44A |
| Replacement Black Ink Bottle Yield | 7500 pages | 7500 pages |
| Performance | ||
| Print Speed Black | 33 ppm | 37 ppm |
| Maximum Print Speed Color | 15 ppm | 23 ppm |
| ISO Print Speed Black | 10.5 ppm | 17 ppm |
| ISO Print Speed Color | 5 ppm | 9.5 ppm |
| 10×15 cm Photo Print Speed | 69 sec | 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 | 360 × 360 dpi | 600 × 600 input, up to 600 × 1200 output dpi |
| Maximum Copies | 20 copies | 99 copies |
| Copy Zoom | Actual size % | 25-400 % |
| Maximum Copy Size | A4, Letter | — |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | Contact Image Sensor (CIS) | Flatbed colour image scanner (CIS) |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 1200 × 2400 dpi | 1200 × 2400 dpi |
| Maximum Scan Area | 21.6 x 29.7 cm | 21.6 x 29.7 cm |
| Scan Output Formats | BMP, JPEG, TIFF, PDF | BMP, JPEG, PICT, TIFF, PDF, PNG |
| Flatbed Scan Speed | — | Black: 12; Colour: 27 sec |
| Scan-to Features | Scan to computer using Epson ScanSmart | 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 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless Connectivity | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Printing Services | Epson Connect (iPrint, Email Print, Remote Print Driver), Apple AirPrint | Apple AirPrint, Epson Connect (iPrint, Email Print, Remote Print Driver, Scan-to-Cloud) |
| Interfaces | USB, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct | USB, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Ethernet |
| Network Protocols | IPP, LPD, Port 9100, 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 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 Edition, 2003 R2, 2003 R2 x64 Edition, 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016; Mac OS X 10.6.8 through 10.12.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, DDNS, DHCP, HTTP, LLTD, mDNS, PING, SLP, SNMP, WSD | 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, Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) |
| 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 paper: 64-90, envelopes: 75-90 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, Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper, envelopes, postcards | 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 | — | 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 | 187 mm | 347 mm |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 5 kg | 7.3 kg |
| Printer Colour | — | White |
| Dimensions | 375 x 347 x 187 (W × D × H) | 346 x 375 x 347 (W × D × H) |
| Power | ||
| Supply Voltage | 220-240 V | 100-240 V |
| Frequency | 50-60 Hz | 50-60 Hz |
| Ready Mode Power | 3.9 W | 5.3 W |
| Sleep Mode Power | 0.7 W | 0.9 W |
| Power Off Consumption | 0.3 W | 0.3 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 | — | 100 |
| Fax Type | — | Walk-up black-and-white and color fax |
| Fax Error Correction Mode | — | ITU-T T.30 |
| Fax Resolution | — | Up to 200 × 200 dpi |
| Fax Features | — | PC Fax (transmit/receive), automatic redial, address book, broadcast fax (monochrome only), transmit reservation, polling reception, fax preview |
| Printer | ||
| Printer Category | A4 color wireless multifunction ink tank printer | Home Office, Office Desktop |
| Printer Language | ESC/P-R | — |
| Software | ||
| Desktop Printing and Scanning Software | Epson ScanSmart | 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 fits better?
Epson EcoTank L4153 Printer vs Epson EcoTank L6490 Printer — choose by the use case in the table (role/paper, document features, connectivity, speed).
When to pick which:
Pick Epson EcoTank L4153 Printer if you need: higher ink yield.
Pick Epson EcoTank L6490 Printer if you need: fax or a fuller print/scan/copy set in the table, network / wireless printing (including 5 GHz when present), automatic duplex.
Key differences:
- Printer Functions: Print, Scan, Copy vs Print, Scan, Copy, Fax
- Paper Size: Legal vs A4
- Interfaces: USB, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct vs USB, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Ethernet
- Printer Category: A4 color wireless multifunction ink tank printer vs Home Office, Office Desktop
- Duplex Printing: Manual vs Automatic
Based on the specs table, Epson EcoTank L6490 Printer fits most office needs better thanks to: Printer Functions: Print, Scan, Copy vs Print, Scan, Copy, Fax; Interfaces: USB, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct vs USB, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Ethernet; Duplex Printing: Manual vs Automatic.
Maximum dpi and ink bottle series numbers alone do not settle the buy.
What differs?
Material differences (most important first)
- Printer Functions: Print, Scan, Copy vs Print, Scan, Copy, Fax
- Paper Size: Legal vs A4
- Interfaces: USB, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct vs USB, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Ethernet
- Printer Category: A4 color wireless multifunction ink tank printer vs Home Office, Office Desktop
- Duplex Printing: Manual vs Automatic
- Scanner Type: Contact Image Sensor (CIS) vs Flatbed colour image scanner (CIS)
- Wireless Setup: Infrastructure mode, Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) vs Infrastructure mode, Wi-Fi Direct Simple AP, Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
- Included Black Ink Yield: 14000 vs 13300
Minor deltas
- Storage Temperature: -20-40 vs -20 to 40 before initial ink charging; -15 to 40 after initial ink charging
One-sided data (missing ≠ unsupported)
- Ethernet Connectivity: Not listed vs 1
Similarities
1015 Cm Photo Print Speed: 69, Included Color Ink Yield: 5200, Ink System: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Print Colors: 4, Scanner Colour Bit Depth: 48: input : 24- output
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Frequently asked questions — EvoLink
Pick Epson EcoTank L4153 Printer if you need: higher ink yield.
Pick Epson EcoTank L6490 Printer if you need: fax or a fuller print/scan/copy set in the table, network / wireless printing (including 5 GHz when present), automatic duplex.
Printer Functions: Print, Scan, Copy vs Print, Scan, Copy, Fax
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.