Epson EcoTank L4168 Printer
An A4 colour ink tank multifunction printer for printing, copying and scanning, with Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct and a…
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Compare Epson EcoTank L4168 Printer Brother MFC-T930W Ink Tank Printer
A full side-by-side comparison of reference model EcoTank L4168 Printer and in-stock product MFC-T930W Ink Tank Printer on specs, price, and Syria availability.
Brother MFC-T930W Ink Tank Printer
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An A4 color ink tank multifunction printer for printing, copying, scanning and faxing, with ISO speeds up to 1…
$265.00
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| Specification | Epson EcoTank L4168 Printer | Brother MFC-T930W Ink Tank Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | $265.00 |
| Features | ||
| Printer Functions | Print, Scan, Copy | Print, Scan, Copy, Fax |
| LCD Display | 1.44-inch / 3.7 cm color LCD | 1.8" colour LCD |
| Control Panel | — | 1.8" colour LCD and buttons |
| Quiet Mode | 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 | Yes | Up to A4 |
| Paper size | Legal | A4 |
| USB Direct Print | — | Yes |
| Print Margins | 0 top, bottom, left and right mm | — |
| Ink | ||
| Ink Technology | Pigment Black + Dye Colour | Dye Ink |
| Included Black Ink Yield | — | 15000 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 | 30 ppm |
| Maximum Print Speed Color | 15 ppm | 26 ppm |
| ISO Print Speed Black | 10.5 ppm | 17 ppm |
| ISO Print Speed Color | 5 ppm | 16.5 ppm |
| 10×15 cm Photo Print Speed | 69 sec | — |
| First Page Out Time (Black) | — | 6 sec |
| First Page Out Time (Color) | — | 6.5 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 | 13 ipm |
| ISO Copy Speed Color | — | 10.5 ppm |
| Copy Resolution | 1440 x 720 dpi | 1200 × 2400 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 | — | 10.5 sec |
| First Copy Out Time Colour | — | 21 sec |
| Copy Features | color or monochrome copying; Draft, Standard and Best modes; Auto Fit | — |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | Flatbed color image scanner | Flatbed with ADF |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 1200 dpi | 1200 × 2400 (glass); 1200 × 600 (ADF) 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 |
| Scan-to Features | Scan to computer using Epson ScanSmart | Image, OCR, Email, File, USB memory |
| 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 | — |
| ADF Monochrome Scan Speed | — | 17 ipm |
| ADF Colour Scan Speed | — | 7 ipm |
| Colour Scanning | Yes | Yes |
| Monochrome Scanning | Yes | 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 | Apple AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, Mopria, Epson iPrint Mobile App, Epson Email Print, Remote Print Driver | Brother Mobile Connect, Apple AirPrint, Mopria, Brother Print Service Plugin |
| Interfaces | Hi-Speed USB, Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct | USB، Ethernet،Wi-Fi، Wi-Fi Direct |
| Network Protocols | IPP, LPD, PORT9100, 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 |
| 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, 2003 R2, 2003 R2 x64, 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016; Mac OS X 10.6.8 through 10.12.x | Windows 10/11/Server 2016/2019/2022, macOS 12–15, Linux, Chrome OS |
| 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 | 2.4/5 GHz |
| Wireless Standards | IEEE 802.11b/g/n (Wi-Fi 4) | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n |
| Wireless Setup | — | WPS |
| Memory Card Slot | Yes | — |
| Compatibility | ||
| Chromebook Native Print | Yes | Yes |
| Paper Handling | ||
| Paper Input Capacity | 100 sheets | 230 sheets |
| Paper Output Capacity | 30 sheets | 50 sheets |
| Paper Trays | 1 tray | 2 tray |
| Supported Paper Weight | Plain paper: 64-90; envelopes: 75-90 g/m² | 64–220 g/m² |
| Automatic Document Feeder Capacity | — | 20 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 |
| ADF Supported Paper Weight | — | 64–90 g/m² |
| Premium Glossy Photo Paper Output Capacity | 20 sheets | — |
| Standard Paper Tray Capacity | — | 150 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | — | 80 sheets |
| ADF Paper Size Range | — | 139.7–215.9 wide; 148–355.6 long mm |
| Dimensions | ||
| Width | 375 mm | 435 mm |
| Depth | 347 mm | 418 mm |
| Height | 187 mm | 180 mm |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 5.5 kg | 9.9 kg |
| Power | ||
| Supply Voltage | 220-240 V | 220–240 V |
| Frequency | 50-60 Hz | 50-60 Hz |
| Ready Mode Power | 4.3 W | 3.5 W |
| Sleep Mode Power | 0.7 W | 0.9 W |
| Power Off Consumption | 0.3 W | 0.1 W |
| Standalone Copying Power Consumption | 12 W | — |
| ENERGY STAR Support | Yes | — |
| Copying Power Consumption | 12 W | — |
| Fax | ||
| Fax Transmission Speed | — | 14.4 kbps |
| Fax Memory | — | Up to 170 pages |
| Fax Speed Dials | — | 40 speed dials; up to 6 groups |
| Fax Type | — | Walk-up monochrome fax |
| Fax Error Correction Mode | — | ITU-T Group 3 with ECM |
| Fax Features | — | PC Fax sending/receiving, speed dial, group dial, out-of-paper reception |
| Printer | ||
| Printer Category | A4 color multifunction ink tank all-in-one printer | Office multifunction ink tank printer |
| Printer Language | ESC/P-R | — |
| Printer Memory | — | 128 MB |
| Software | ||
| Desktop Printing and Scanning Software | Epson ScanSmart | 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) | 57 dB(A) |
Summary: which fits better?
Epson EcoTank L4168 Printer vs Brother DCP-T930W 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 L4168 Printer if you need: higher ink yield.
Pick Brother DCP-T930W 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 ink yield.
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 Hi-Speed USB 2.0, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct
- Printer Category: A4 color multifunction ink tank all-in-one printer vs Office multifunction ink tank printer
- Scanner Type: Contact Image Sensor (CIS) vs Flatbed with ADF
Based on the specs table, Brother DCP-T930W 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 A4
- Interfaces: USB, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct vs Hi-Speed USB 2.0, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct
- Printer Category: A4 color multifunction ink tank all-in-one printer vs Office multifunction ink tank printer
- Scanner Type: Contact Image Sensor (CIS) vs Flatbed with ADF
- 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 15000
- Included Color Ink Yield: 5200 vs 5000
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 Sensor Type: CIS, Wi Fi Direct: 1
Frequently asked questions
Pick Epson EcoTank L4168 Printer if you need: higher ink yield.
Pick Brother DCP-T930W 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 ink yield.
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.