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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| Specification | EcoTank L4168 Printer | EcoTank M2178 Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Features | ||
| Printer Functions | Print, Scan, Copy | Print, Scan, Copy |
| LCD Display | 1.44-inch / 3.7 cm color LCD | 1.44-inch / 3.7 cm color LCD |
| Quiet Mode | Yes | — |
| Printer Specifications | ||
| تقنية الطباعة | Epson Micro Piezo | Epson Micro Piezo |
| 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 | A4 |
| Print Margins | 0 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 ink |
| 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 | 17 ipm |
| Copy Resolution | 1440 x 720 dpi | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Maximum Copies | 99 copies | 99 copies |
| Copy Zoom | 25-400 % | 25-400 % |
| Maximum Copy Size | A4, Letter | Legal |
| Copy Features | color or monochrome copying; Draft, Standard and Best modes; Auto Fit | ID card copy mode |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | Flatbed color image scanner | Flatbed color image scanner |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 1200 dpi | 1200 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 Cloud, Scan to Computer, Scan to Computer Event Manager |
| 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- input/8- output bit |
| Scanner Black and White Bit Depth | 16- input/1- output bit | 16- input/1- output bit |
| Colour Scanning | Yes | Yes |
| Monochrome Scanning | Yes | Yes |
| Scanner Compatibility | TWAIN, WIA, ICA | TWAIN, WIA, ICA |
| Maximum Scan Resolution | 9600 dpi | 9600 dpi |
| Hardware Scan Resolution | 1200 x 2400 dpi | 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 | AirPrint; remote printing |
| 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 | — |
| WLAN Security | WEP 64/128-bit, WPA/WPA2 Personal, WPA2-PSK (AES) | WEP 64/128-bit, 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, 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 XP SP3, Windows XP Professional x64 SP2, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10; Mac OS X 10.6.8, 10.7.x, 10.8.x, 10.9.x, 10.10.x, 10.11.x, 10.12.x, 10.13.x |
| Email Print | 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 (Wi-Fi 4) | IEEE 802.11b/g/n |
| Wireless Setup | — | Infrastructure mode, Wi-Fi Direct Simple AP, Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) |
| Memory Card Slot | Yes | — |
| Compatibility | ||
| Chromebook Native Print | 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 | 64-90 in the bottom cassette and rear feed; 91-256 thick media through the rear feed g/m² |
| Rear Paper Feed | Yes | 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 paper, Epson Multipurpose Plus Paper, Epson Bright White Premium Paper, Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte, Epson Premium Presentation Double-Sided Matte Paper |
| 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 | 6.2 kg |
| 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 | 13 W |
| ENERGY STAR Support | Yes | Yes |
| Copying Power Consumption | 12 W | 13 W |
| Maintenance | ||
| Replaceable Maintenance Box | — | Yes |
| Printer | ||
| Printer Category | A4 color multifunction ink tank all-in-one printer | A4 monochrome wireless multifunction ink-tank printer |
| Printer Language | ESC/P-R | ESC/P-R |
| Software | ||
| Desktop Printing and Scanning Software | Epson ScanSmart | Epson printer drivers and Epson Event Manager |
| Environment | ||
| Operating Temperature | 10-35 °C | — |
| Operating Humidity | 20-80 % | — |
| Storage Temperature | -20-40 °C | — |
| Storage Humidity | 5-85 % | — |
| Noise | ||
| Printing Sound Pressure | 50 dB(A) | 56 dB(A) |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose Epson EcoTank L4168 Printer if you need:
- دعم Chromebook Native Print: Yes vs No
- دقة النسخ: 1440 × 720 dpi vs 600 × 600 dpi
- الطباعة عبر البريد الإلكتروني: Yes vs No
Choose Epson EcoTank M2178 Printer if you need:
- عدد فوهات الأسود: 800 vs 180
- منفذ إيثرنت: Yes vs No
Overall, Epson EcoTank M2178 Printer leads on the measurable paired differences. The choice still depends on use if a specific trait of Epson EcoTank L4168 Printer is what you need.
What Is the Difference Between Epson EcoTank L4168 Printer and Epson EcoTank M2178 Printer?
Both models share specifications such as تكبير النسخ, العمق, دعم ENERGY STAR.
The main differences: عدد فوهات الأسود: 800 vs 180; دعم Chromebook Native Print: Yes vs No; دقة النسخ: 1440 × 720 dpi vs 600 × 600 dpi; الطباعة عبر البريد الإلكتروني: Yes vs No; منفذ إيثرنت: Yes vs No. Some specifications appear on one side only; that is missing data, not a win.
Epson EcoTank L4168 Printer may suit users who need its confirmed advantages, while Epson EcoTank M2178 Printer benefits those who need its paired strengths. Both models are reference pages for comparison, not direct store listings here.
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Frequently asked questions — EvoLink
عدد فوهات الأسود: 800 vs 180; دعم Chromebook Native Print: Yes vs No; دقة النسخ: 1440 × 720 dpi vs 600 × 600 dpi; الطباعة عبر البريد الإلكتروني: Yes vs No
Epson EcoTank M2178 Printer is the better overall fit on the scored differences. Epson EcoTank L4168 Printer remains suitable if a specific trait it has is what you need.
Shared specifications include: تكبير النسخ, العمق, دعم ENERGY STAR.
عدد فوهات الأسود: 800 vs 180
Nearby alternatives currently available for EcoTank L4168 Printer: Epson EcoTank L3350 Printer ($145.00) · Epson EcoTank L14150 Printer ($490.00) · Epson EcoTank L6370 Printer ($340.00).
Nearby alternatives currently available for EcoTank M2178 Printer: Epson EcoTank L15150 Printer ($825.00) · Epson EcoTank L3250 Printer ($145.00) · Epson EcoTank L5290 Printer ($240.00).
Suitable alternatives to EcoTank L4168 Printer and EcoTank M2178 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.