Epson 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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Compare Epson EcoTank L4163 Printer Brother DCP-T530DW Ink Tank Printer
A full side-by-side comparison of reference model EcoTank L4163 Printer and in-stock product DCP-T530DW Ink Tank Printer on specs, price, and Syria availability.
Brother DCP-T530DW Ink Tank Printer
An A4 color ink tank multifunction printer for printing, copying and scanning, with ISO speeds up to 16 ppm bl…
$150.00
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| Specification | Epson EcoTank L4163 Printer | Brother DCP-T530DW Ink Tank Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | $150.00 |
| Features | ||
| Printer Functions | Print, Scan, Copy | Print, Scan, Copy |
| LCD Display | 1.44-inch / 3.7 cm color LCD | 1-line LCD, 16 characters |
| Control Panel | — | 1-line LCD and buttons |
| 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 | 1200 × 6000 dpi |
| Duplex Printing | Automatic | Automatic |
| Borderless Printing | Up to A4 | Up to A4 |
| Paper size | Legal | A4 |
| Print Margins | 0 top, left, right and bottom for borderless printing mm | — |
| Ink | ||
| Ink Technology | Pigment Black + Dye Colour | Dye Ink |
| Included Black Ink Yield | — | 7500 pages |
| Included Color Ink Yield | — | 5000 pages |
| Standard Black Ink Bottle | Epson 002 Black | BTD100BK |
| Standard Colour Ink Bottles | Epson 002 Cyan, Epson 002 Magenta, Epson 002 Yellow | BTD100C/M/Y, approx. 5,000 pages |
| Replacement Black Ink Bottle Yield | 7500 pages | 7500 pages |
| Performance | ||
| Print Speed Black | 33 ppm | 27 ppm |
| Maximum Print Speed Color | 15 ppm | 11 ppm |
| ISO Print Speed Black | 10.5 ppm | 16 ppm |
| ISO Print Speed Color | 5 ppm | 9 ppm |
| 10×15 cm Photo Print Speed | 69 sec | — |
| First Page Out Time (Black) | — | 6.2 sec |
| First Page Out Time (Color) | — | 9.6 sec |
| ISO Duplex Print Speed Black | 6 ppm | — |
| ISO Duplex Print Speed Color | 4 ppm | — |
| Print Head | ||
| Black Nozzles | 180 | — |
| Nozzles Per Color | 59 | — |
| Minimum Droplet Size | 3 pl | — |
| Copy | ||
| ISO Copy Speed Black | 7.7 ipm | 11 ipm |
| ISO Copy Speed Color | — | 3.5 ppm |
| Copy Resolution | 1440 x 720 dpi | Up to 1200 × 1800 dpi |
| Maximum Copies | 99 copies | 99 copies |
| Copy Zoom | 25-400 % | 25-400 % |
| Maximum Copy Size | A4, Letter | A4/Letter |
| N-in-1 Copy | — | 2-in-1, 2-in-1 ID, 4-in-1 |
| First Copy Out Time Monochrome | — | 13 sec |
| First Copy Out Time Colour | — | 28.5 sec |
| Copy Features | color or monochrome copying; Draft, Standard and Best modes; 25-400% zoom; Auto Fit | — |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | Flatbed color image scanner | Flatbed |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 1200 dpi | 1200 × 2400 dpi |
| Maximum Scan Area | 21.6 x 29.7 cm | 21.39 × 29.5 cm |
| Scan Output Formats | BMP, JPEG, TIFF, PDF | BMP, JPEG, TIFF, PDF |
| Flatbed Scan Speed | — | Black: 3.35; Colour: 4.38 sec |
| Scan-to Features | Scan to computer using Epson ScanSmart, scan to memory card, Event Manager/WSD scanning and scanning from smart devices | Image, OCR, Email, File |
| Scanner Sensor Type | CIS | CIS |
| Scanner Colour Bit Depth | 48: input : 24- output bit | 30 : input : 16 - output bit |
| Scanner Grayscale Bit Depth | 16- input, 8- output bit | 10-bit input, 8 output bit |
| Scanner Black and White Bit Depth | 16- input, 1- output bit | — |
| Colour Scanning | Yes | Yes |
| Monochrome Scanning | Yes | Yes |
| Scanner Compatibility | TWAIN, WIA, ICA | — |
| Maximum Scan Resolution | 9600 dpi | 19200 × 19200 dpi |
| Hardware Scan Resolution | 1200 x 2400 dpi | 1200 × 2400 dpi |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless Connectivity | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Printing Services | Epson iPrint, Remote Print Driver, Apple AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, Mopria Print Service | Brother Mobile Connect, Apple AirPrint, Mopria, Brother Print Service Plugin |
| Interfaces | Hi-Speed USB, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct | USB، Wi-Fi، Wi-Fi Direct |
| Network Protocols | IPP, LPD, Port 9100, TCP/IPv4, TCP/IPv6, WSD | IPv4, IPv6 |
| WLAN Security | WEP 64/128-bit, WPA/WPA2 Personal, WPA2-PSK (AES) | WEP 64/128-bit, WPA/WPA2-PSK, WPA3-SAE |
| Supported OS | 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 | Windows 10/11/Server 2016/2019/2022, macOS 12–15, Linux, Chrome OS |
| Email Print | Yes | Yes |
| Network Management Tools | APIPA, DDNS, DHCP, HTTP, LLTD, mDNS, PING, SLP, SNMP, WSD | BRAdmin Light, Embedded Web Server |
| Wireless Frequency Bands | 2.4 GHz | 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 | WPS |
| Memory Card Slot | Yes | — |
| Compatibility | ||
| Chromebook Native Print | Yes | Yes |
| Paper Handling | ||
| Paper Input Capacity | 100 sheets | 150 sheets |
| Paper Output Capacity | 30 sheets | 50 sheets |
| Paper Trays | 1 tray | 1 tray |
| Supported Paper Weight | Plain paper: 64-90; envelopes: 75-90 g/m² | 64–220 (tray); 64–300 (manual feed) g/m² |
| Rear Paper Feed | Yes | — |
| Photo Paper Capacity | 20 sheets | — |
| Manual Feed Slot Capacity | — | 1 sheets |
| Standard Tray Media Types | Plain paper, Premium Glossy Photo Paper, envelopes, postcards | Plain, Inkjet, Glossy, Recycled |
| Manual Feed Slot Media Types | — | Plain, Inkjet, Glossy, Recycled |
| Premium Glossy Photo Paper Output Capacity | 20 sheets | — |
| Standard Paper Tray Capacity | — | 150 sheets |
| Dimensions | ||
| Width | 375 mm | 390 mm |
| Depth | 347 mm | 343 mm |
| Height | 187 mm | 148.5 mm |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 5.5 kg | 6.3 kg |
| Printer Colour | — | Black |
| Power | ||
| Supply Voltage | 220-240 V | 220–240 V |
| Frequency | 50-60 Hz | 50-60 Hz |
| Ready Mode Power | 4.3 W | 2.5 W |
| Sleep Mode Power | 0.7 W | 0.6 W |
| Power Off Consumption | 0.3 W | 0.15 W |
| Standalone Copying Power Consumption | 12 W | — |
| ENERGY STAR Support | Yes | — |
| Copying Power Consumption | 12 W | — |
| Printer | ||
| Printer Category | A4 color wireless multifunction inkjet printer | Home multifunction ink tank printer |
| Printer Language | ESC/P-R | — |
| Printer Memory | — | 128 MB |
| Product SKU | — | DCP-T530DW |
| Software | ||
| Desktop Printing and Scanning Software | Epson ScanSmart, Epson Scan | Brother iPrint&Scan |
| Environment | ||
| Operating Temperature | 10-35 °C | 10–35 °C |
| Operating Humidity | 20-80 % | 20–80 % |
| Storage Temperature | -20-40 °C | — |
| Storage Humidity | 5-85 % | — |
| Noise | ||
| Printing Sound Pressure | 50 dB(A) | 56 dB(A) |
Summary: which fits better?
Epson EcoTank L4163 Printer vs Brother DCP-T530DW Ink Tank Printer — choose by the use case in the table (role/paper, document features, connectivity, speed).
research reference (not for sale) vs store product.
When to pick which:
Pick Epson EcoTank L4163 Printer if you need: network / wireless printing (including 5 GHz when present), higher ink yield.
Pick Brother DCP-T530DW Ink Tank Printer if you need: network / wireless printing (including 5 GHz when present), higher ISO print/copy speed.
Key differences:
- Paper Size: Legal vs A4
- Printer Category: A4 color wireless multifunction inkjet printer vs Home multifunction ink tank printer
- Scanner Type: Contact Image Sensor (CIS) vs Flatbed
- Wireless Setup: Wi-Fi Setup Wizard, WPS push-button setup, WPS PIN setup and Wi-Fi Direct setup vs WPS
- Wireless Standards: IEEE 802.11b/g/n vs IEEE 802.11b/g/n (Infrastructure), IEEE 802.11g/n (Wi-Fi Direct)
Based on the specs table, Brother DCP-T530DW Ink Tank Printer fits most office needs better thanks to: Wireless Standards: IEEE 802.11b/g/n vs IEEE 802.11b/g/n (Infrastructure), IEEE 802.11g/n (Wi-Fi Direct); Iso Print Speed Black: 10.5 vs 16; Iso Print Speed Color: 5 vs 9.
Maximum dpi and ink bottle series numbers alone do not settle the buy.
What differs?
Material differences (most important first)
- Paper Size: Legal vs A4
- Printer Category: A4 color wireless multifunction inkjet printer vs Home multifunction ink tank printer
- Scanner Type: Contact Image Sensor (CIS) vs Flatbed
- Wireless Setup: Wi-Fi Setup Wizard, WPS push-button setup, WPS PIN setup and Wi-Fi Direct setup vs WPS
- Wireless Standards: IEEE 802.11b/g/n vs IEEE 802.11b/g/n (Infrastructure), IEEE 802.11g/n (Wi-Fi Direct)
- Included Black Ink Yield: 14000 vs 7500
- Included Color Ink Yield: 5200 vs 5000
- Scanner Colour Bit Depth: 48: input : 24- output vs 30 : input : 16 - output
Minor deltas
- Depth: 347 vs 343
Similarities
Duplex Printing: Automatic, Ink System: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Interfaces: USB, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Print Colors: 4, Printer Functions: Print, Scan, Copy
Frequently asked questions
Pick Epson EcoTank L4163 Printer if you need: network / wireless printing (including 5 GHz when present), higher ink yield.
Pick Brother DCP-T530DW Ink Tank Printer if you need: network / wireless printing (including 5 GHz when present), higher ISO print/copy speed.
Paper Size: Legal vs A4
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.