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 MFC-T4500DW Ink Tank Printer
A full side-by-side comparison of reference model EcoTank L4163 Printer and in-stock product MFC-T4500DW Ink Tank Printer on specs, price, and Syria availability.
Brother MFC-T4500DW Ink Tank Printer
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An A3 color ink tank multifunction printer for printing, copying, scanning and faxing, with ISO speeds up to 2…
$580.00
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| Specification | Epson EcoTank L4163 Printer | Brother MFC-T4500DW Ink Tank Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | $580.00 |
| Features | ||
| Printer Functions | Print, Scan, Copy | Print, Scan, Copy, Fax |
| LCD Display | 1.44-inch / 3.7 cm color LCD | 2.7" colour touchscreen |
| Control Panel | — | 2.7" colour touchscreen |
| 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 | 4800 x 1200 dpi |
| Duplex Printing | Automatic | Automatic |
| Borderless Printing | Up to A4 | Up to A3 |
| Paper size | Legal | A3 |
| USB Direct Print | — | Yes |
| 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 | — | 6500 pages |
| Included Color Ink Yield | — | 5000 pages |
| Standard Black Ink Bottle | Epson 002 Black | BTD60BK |
| Standard Colour Ink Bottles | Epson 002 Cyan, Epson 002 Magenta, Epson 002 Yellow | BT5000C/M/Y, approx. 5,000 pages |
| Replacement Black Ink Bottle Yield | 7500 pages | 6500 pages |
| Performance | ||
| Print Speed Black | 33 ppm | 35 ppm |
| Maximum Print Speed Color | 15 ppm | 27 ppm |
| ISO Print Speed Black | 10.5 ppm | 22 ppm |
| ISO Print Speed Color | 5 ppm | 20 ppm |
| 10×15 cm Photo Print Speed | 69 sec | — |
| First Page Out Time (Black) | — | 5.5 sec |
| First Page Out Time (Color) | — | 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 | 15 ipm |
| ISO Copy Speed Color | — | 11 ppm |
| Copy Resolution | 1440 x 720 dpi | Up to 1200 × 4800 dpi |
| Maximum Copies | 99 copies | 999 copies |
| Copy Zoom | 25-400 % | 25-400 % |
| Maximum Copy Size | A4, Letter | A3 |
| N-in-1 Copy | — | 2-in-1, 2-in-1 ID, 4-in-1 |
| Copy Features | color or monochrome copying; Draft, Standard and Best modes; 25-400% zoom; Auto Fit | — |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | Flatbed color image scanner | Flatbed with ADF |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 1200 dpi | 1200 × 2400 (glass); 600 × 600 (ADF) dpi |
| Maximum Scan Area | 21.6 x 29.7 cm | 29.5 × 42.98 cm |
| Scan Output Formats | BMP, JPEG, TIFF, PDF | — |
| 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, USB, Network, FTP, SFTP |
| 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-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 iPrint&Scan, Apple AirPrint, Mopria, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Interfaces | Hi-Speed USB, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct | USB، Ethernet،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 |
| Ethernet Connectivity | — | Yes |
| 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, Windows Server, macOS, Linux |
| Email Print | Yes | Yes |
| Brother WebConnect Support | — | Yes |
| Brother Cloud Apps | — | Yes |
| Network Management Tools | APIPA, DDNS, DHCP, HTTP, LLTD, mDNS, PING, SLP, SNMP, WSD | — |
| 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 | 350 sheets |
| Paper Output Capacity | 30 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Paper Trays | 1 tray | 2 tray |
| Supported Paper Weight | Plain paper: 64-90; envelopes: 75-90 g/m² | 64–220 (tray); 64–220 (multi-purpose tray) g/m² |
| Automatic Document Feeder Capacity | — | 50 sheets |
| Rear Paper Feed | Yes | — |
| Photo Paper Capacity | 20 sheets | — |
| Standard Tray Media Types | Plain paper, Premium Glossy Photo Paper, envelopes, postcards | Plain, Inkjet, Glossy, Recycled |
| Premium Glossy Photo Paper Output Capacity | 20 sheets | — |
| Standard Paper Tray Capacity | — | 250 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | — | 100 sheets |
| ADF Paper Size Range | — | 105–297 wide; 148–431.8 long mm |
| Dimensions | ||
| Width | 375 mm | 575 mm |
| Depth | 347 mm | 477 mm |
| Height | 187 mm | 310 mm |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 5.5 kg | 19.14 kg |
| Power | ||
| Supply Voltage | 220-240 V | 220–240 V |
| Frequency | 50-60 Hz | 50-60 Hz |
| Ready Mode Power | 4.3 W | 6 W |
| Sleep Mode Power | 0.7 W | 1.5 W |
| Power Off Consumption | 0.3 W | 0.04 W |
| Standalone Copying Power Consumption | 12 W | — |
| ENERGY STAR Support | Yes | — |
| Copying Power Consumption | 12 W | — |
| Fax | ||
| Fax Transmission Speed | — | Up to 33.6 kbps |
| Fax Memory | — | Up to 170 pages |
| Fax Speed Dials | — | 100 × 2 numbers; up to 6 groups |
| Fax Type | — | Walk-up monochrome and colour fax |
| Fax Error Correction Mode | — | ITU-T Super Group 3 with ECM |
| Fax Resolution | — | Up to 203 × 392 dpi |
| Fax Features | — | PC Fax, Fax forwarding, address book, group dial, broadcast |
| Printer | ||
| Printer Category | A4 color wireless multifunction inkjet printer | A3 office multifunction ink tank printer |
| Printer Language | ESC/P-R | — |
| Printer Memory | — | 128 MB |
| Product SKU | — | MFC-T4500DW |
| 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) | — |
Summary: which fits better?
Epson EcoTank L4163 Printer vs Brother MFC-T4500DW 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 MFC-T4500DW Ink Tank Printer if you need: fax or a fuller print/scan/copy set in the table, network / wireless printing (including 5 GHz when present), higher ISO print/copy speed.
Key differences:
- Printer Functions: Print, Scan, Copy vs Print, Scan, Copy, Fax
- Paper Size: Legal vs A3
- Interfaces: USB, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct vs Hi-Speed USB 2.0, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct
- Printer Category: A4 color wireless multifunction inkjet printer vs A3 office multifunction ink tank printer
- Scanner Type: Contact Image Sensor (CIS) vs Flatbed with ADF
Based on the specs table, Brother MFC-T4500DW Ink Tank 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 Hi-Speed USB 2.0, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct; Wireless Standards: IEEE 802.11b/g/n vs IEEE 802.11b/g/n (Infrastructure), IEEE 802.11g/n (Wi-Fi Direct).
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 A3
- Interfaces: USB, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct vs Hi-Speed USB 2.0, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct
- Printer Category: A4 color wireless multifunction inkjet printer vs A3 office multifunction ink tank printer
- Scanner Type: Contact Image Sensor (CIS) vs Flatbed with ADF
- 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 6500
One-sided data (missing ≠ unsupported)
- Ethernet Connectivity: Not listed vs 1
Similarities
Duplex Printing: Automatic, Ink System: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Print Colors: 4, Scanner Colour Bit Depth: 48: input : 24- output, Scanner Sensor Type: CIS
Frequently asked questions
Pick Epson EcoTank L4163 Printer if you need: network / wireless printing (including 5 GHz when present), higher ink yield.
Pick Brother MFC-T4500DW Ink Tank Printer if you need: fax or a fuller print/scan/copy set in the table, network / wireless printing (including 5 GHz when present), higher ISO print/copy speed.
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.