EcoTank L4166 Printer
A colour multifunction ink tank printer for printing, copying, and scanning, with Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, automat…
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A full side-by-side comparison of reference models EcoTank L4166 Printer and EcoTank M1178 Printer within the same category.
EcoTank M1178 Printer
A monochrome ink tank printer with a 20 ppm ISO print speed and automatic duplex printing, supported by Wi-Fi,…
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| Specification | EcoTank L4166 Printer | EcoTank M1178 Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Features | ||
| Printer Functions | Print, Scan, Copy | |
| LCD Display | 1.44-inch / 3.7 cm color LCD | — |
| Control Panel | — | Button-operated control panel with status indicator lights |
| Quiet Mode | Yes | 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 | Automatic | Automatic |
| Borderless Printing | Yes | — |
| Paper size | Legal | Legal |
| Print Margins | 0 on top, bottom, left and right mm | 3 on the top, bottom, left and right for plain paper mm |
| Ink | ||
| Ink Technology | Pigment Black + Dye Colour | Pigment Black + Dye Colour |
| Included Black Ink Yield | — | 6000 pages |
| Standard Black Ink Bottle | Epson 002 Black | Epson 007S Black (standard, ~2000 pages) |
| 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 | 39 ppm |
| Maximum Print Speed Color | 15 ppm | — |
| ISO Print Speed Black | 10.5 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 | 6 ppm | 9 ppm |
| ISO Duplex Print Speed Color | 4 ppm | — |
| Print Head | ||
| Black Nozzles | 180 | 800 |
| Nozzles Per Color | 59 | — |
| Minimum Droplet Size | 3 pl | 2.8 pl |
| Copy | ||
| ISO Copy Speed Black | 7.7 ipm | — |
| Copy Resolution | 1440 x 720 dpi | — |
| Maximum Copies | 99 copies | — |
| Copy Zoom | 25-400 % | — |
| Maximum Copy Size | A4, Letter | — |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | Flatbed color image scanner | — |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 1200 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 | — |
| Hardware Scan Resolution | 1200 x 2400 dpi | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless Connectivity | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Printing Services | AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, Mopria, Epson iPrint, Epson Email Print, Remote Print Driver | Epson iPrint, Epson Print Enabler, Epson Connect Email Print and Remote Print Driver |
| Interfaces | Hi-Speed USB, Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct | Hi-Speed USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Network Protocols | IPP, LPD, PORT9100, TCP/IPv4, TCP/IPv6, WSD | Bonjour, Epson Connect Email Print, EpsonNet Print over IPv4, IPP over IPv4/IPv6, Remote Print over IPv4, Standard TCP/IP, WSD |
| WLAN Security | WEP 64/128-bit, WPA/WPA2 Personal, WPA2-PSK (AES) | WEP 64/128-bit, Wi-Fi Direct supports WPA2-PSK AES, WPA/WPA2 Personal, WPA2-PSK AES |
| 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, Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Mac OS X 10.6.8-10.12.x | Windows XP SP3, Windows XP Professional x64 SP2, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 11 x64, 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 macOS High Sierra 10.13 |
| 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 (Wi-Fi 4) | IEEE 802.11b/g/n; IEEE 802.11n supports HT20 only |
| Wireless Setup | — | WPS push-button setup, WPS PIN setup and Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) |
| Memory Card Slot | Yes | — |
| Compatibility | ||
| Chromebook Native Print | Yes | 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 paper: 64-90; envelopes: 75-90 g/m² | Bottom cassette: 64-90; rear feed: 64-90 and 91-256; envelopes: 75-90 g/m² |
| Rear Paper Feed | Yes | Yes |
| Photo Paper Capacity | 20 sheets | — |
| Standard Tray Media Types | Plain paper, Premium Glossy Photo Paper, envelopes, postcards | Plain paper, copy paper, letterhead paper, high-quality plain paper, Epson Bright White Ink Jet Paper, Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper, Epson Heavyweight Matte Paper and Epson Double-Sided Matte Paper |
| Manual Feed Slot Media Types | — | Plain paper, thick paper, envelopes, pre-punched paper and card-size media |
| Premium Glossy Photo Paper Output Capacity | 20 sheets | — |
| Maximum Custom Paper Length | — | 1200 mm |
| Standard Paper Tray Capacity | — | 250 sheets |
| Dimensions | ||
| Width | 375 mm | 375 mm |
| Depth | 347 mm | 347 mm |
| Height | 187 mm | 151 mm |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 5.5 kg | 4.3 kg |
| Printer Colour | White | — |
| Power | ||
| Supply Voltage | 220-240 V | 220-240 V |
| Frequency | 50-60 Hz | 50-60 Hz |
| Ready Mode Power | 4.3 W | 5.1 W |
| Sleep Mode Power | 0.7 W | 0.7 W |
| Power Off Consumption | 0.3 W | 0.3 W |
| Printing Power Consumption | — | 13 W |
| Standalone Copying Power Consumption | 12 W | — |
| ENERGY STAR Support | Yes | — |
| Copying Power Consumption | 12 W | — |
| Maintenance | ||
| Replaceable Maintenance Box | — | Yes |
| Printer | ||
| Printer Category | A4 color multifunction ink tank all-in-one printer | A4 commercial monochrome ink tank printer |
| Printer Language | ESC/P-R | ESC/P-R |
| Software | ||
| Desktop Printing and Scanning Software | Epson ScanSmart, Remote Print Driver | E-Web Print, EPSON Software Updater, Epson printer driver and EPSON Status Monitor 3 |
| Environment | ||
| Operating Temperature | 10-35 °C | 10-35 °C |
| Operating Humidity | 20-80 % | 20-80, non-condensing % |
| Storage Temperature | -20-40 °C | -20–40; storage at 40 is limited to one month °C |
| Storage Humidity | 5-85 % | 5-85, non-condensing % |
| Noise | ||
| Printing Sound Pressure | 50 dB(A) | 56 dB(A) |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose EcoTank L4166 Printer if you need:
- Printer Functions: Print, Scan, Copy vs Print
- Ink System: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow vs Black
- Maximum Print Resolution: 5760 × 1440 dpi vs 1200 x 2400 dpi
- Replacement Black Ink Bottle Yield: 7500 pages vs 2000 pages
Choose EcoTank M1178 Printer if you need:
- Print Margins: 3 on the top, bottom, left and right for plain paper mm vs 0 on top, bottom, left and right mm
- Standard Black Ink Bottle: Epson 007S Black (standard, ~2000 pages) vs Epson 002 Black
- Print Speed Black: 39 ppm vs 33 ppm
- ISO Print Speed Black: 20 ppm vs 10.5 ppm
Overall, the technical lean favors EcoTank M1178 Printer on Print Margins and Standard Black Ink Bottle. EcoTank L4166 Printer remains the better pick if your priority is Printer Functions. They share Quiet Mode and Duplex Printing. Review the choice points above, then confirm availability before buying.
What is the difference between EcoTank L4166 Printer and EcoTank M1178 Printer?
EcoTank L4166 Printer and EcoTank M1178 Printer share a close technical baseline, notably Quiet Mode, Duplex Printing, Paper size.
The main decisive differences: Printer Functions (EcoTank L4166 Printer: Print, Scan, Copy, EcoTank M1178 Printer: Print); Ink System (EcoTank L4166 Printer: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, EcoTank M1178 Printer: Black); Maximum Print Resolution (EcoTank L4166 Printer: 5760 × 1440 dpi, EcoTank M1178 Printer: 1200 x 2400 dpi); Print Margins (EcoTank L4166 Printer: 0 on top, bottom, left and right mm, EcoTank M1178 Printer: 3 on the top, bottom, left and right for plain paper mm); Standard Black Ink Bottle (EcoTank L4166 Printer: Epson 002 Black, EcoTank M1178 Printer: Epson 007S Black (standard, ~2000 pages)).
In practice, EcoTank L4166 Printer suits needs centered on Printer Functions, while EcoTank M1178 Printer fits priorities around Print Margins. Review the specs table above before deciding.
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Nearby alternatives currently available for EcoTank L4166 Printer and EcoTank M1178 Printer: Epson EcoTank L15150 Printer ($825.00) · Epson EcoTank L5290 Printer ($240.00) · Epson EcoTank L3250 Printer ($145.00).
Suitable alternatives to EcoTank L4166 Printer and EcoTank M1178 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.