Epson EcoTank L5196 Printer
A colour ink tank all-in-one for printing, copying, scanning and faxing, with Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct and Ethernet…
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Compare Epson EcoTank L5196 Printer Epson EcoTank L6370 Printer
A full side-by-side comparison of reference model EcoTank L5196 Printer and in-stock product EcoTank L6370 Printer on specs, price, and Syria availability.
Epson EcoTank L6370 Printer
An A4 color ink tank multifunction printer for printing, copying and scanning, with ISO speeds up to 18 ppm bl…
$340.00
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| Specification | Epson EcoTank L5196 Printer | Epson EcoTank L6370 Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | $340.00 |
| Features | ||
| Printer Functions | Print, Scan, Copy, Fax | Print, Scan, Copy |
| LCD Display | 1.44-inch / 3.7 cm color LCD | 2.4" Colour LCD Screen |
| Control Panel | Button keypad with 1.44-inch color LCD | 6.1 cm colour display |
| Quiet Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Printer Specifications | ||
| تقنية الطباعة | Epson Micro Piezo | Epson PrecisionCore |
| 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 | Manual | Automatic |
| Borderless Printing | Up to 10 x 15 | Up to A4 |
| Paper size | Legal | A4 |
| Print Margins | Borderless: 0; bordered printing: minimum 3 on each side mm | — |
| Ink | ||
| Ink Technology | Dye Ink | Pigment Black + Dye Colour |
| Included Black Ink Yield | 4500 pages | 15100 pages |
| Included Color Ink Yield | 7500 pages | 5500 pages |
| Standard Black Ink Bottle | Epson 004 Black | — |
| Standard Colour Ink Bottles | Epson 004 Cyan, Epson 004 Magenta, Epson 004 Yellow | — |
| Replacement Black Ink Bottle Yield | 4500 pages | 7500 pages |
| Performance | ||
| Print Speed Black | 33 ppm | 35 ppm |
| Maximum Print Speed Color | 15 ppm | 23 ppm |
| ISO Print Speed Black | 10 ppm | 18 ppm |
| ISO Print Speed Color | 5 ppm | 9 ppm |
| 10×15 cm Photo Print Speed | 69 sec | 50 sec |
| First Page Out Time (Black) | 10 sec | 8.5 sec |
| First Page Out Time (Color) | 16 sec | 13.5 sec |
| ISO Duplex Print Speed Black | — | 7 ppm |
| ISO Duplex Print Speed Color | — | 5 ppm |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | 2000 pages | — |
| Print Head | ||
| Black Nozzles | 180 | 400 |
| Nozzles Per Color | 59 | 128 |
| Minimum Droplet Size | 3 pl | 3.3 pl |
| Copy | ||
| ISO Copy Speed Black | 7.7 ppm | 11.5 ppm |
| ISO Copy Speed Color | 3.8 ppm | 5.7 ppm |
| Copy Resolution | 300 x 600 dpi | 600 × 600 dpi |
| Maximum Copies | 99 copies | — |
| Copy Zoom | 25-400 % | — |
| Maximum Copy Size | Legal | — |
| Copy Features | Auto Fit | — |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | Flatbed color image scanner | Flatbed with ADF |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 1200 dpi | 1200 × 2400 dpi |
| Maximum Scan Area | 21.6 x 29.7 cm | 21.6 × 29.7 cm |
| Duplex Scanning | — | Yes |
| Scan Output Formats | BMP, JPEG, PICT, TIFF, PDF, PNG | BMP, JPEG, PICT, TIFF, PDF, PNG |
| Flatbed Scan Speed | Black: 12; Colour: 29 sec | Black: 9; Colour: 21 sec |
| Scanner Sensor Type | CIS | 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 | — |
| ADF Monochrome Scan Speed | 4.5 ipm | 5 ipm |
| ADF Colour Scan Speed | 4.5 ipm | 5 ipm |
| Colour Scanning | Yes | Yes |
| Monochrome Scanning | Yes | — |
| Scanner Compatibility | TWAIN, WIA, ICA | — |
| Maximum Scan Resolution | 9600 dpi | 1200 × 2400 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 Email Print, Epson Remote Print Driver, Epson iPrint, Apple AirPrint, Google Cloud Print | Epson Connect (Epson Smart Panel, Epson Email Print, Remote Print Driver, Scan to Cloud), Apple AirPrint, Mopria Print Service, Chrome OS |
| Interfaces | Hi-Speed USB 2.0, Ethernet 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T, Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct | USB، Ethernet،Wi-Fi، Wi-Fi Direct |
| Network Protocols | TCP/IPv4, TCP/IPv6, LPD, IPP, PORT9100, WSD | IPv4, IPv6 |
| WLAN Security | WEP 128-bit, WEP 64-bit, WPA-PSK (TKIP), WPA2-PSK (AES) | WEP 64/128-bit, WPA-PSK (TKIP), WPA2-PSK (AES), WPA3-SAE (AES) |
| Ethernet Connectivity | Yes | Yes |
| Supported OS | Windows XP SP3 or later (32-bit), Windows XP Professional x64 Edition SP2 or later, Windows Vista (32/64-bit), Windows 7 (32/64-bit), Windows 8 (32/64-bit), Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit), Windows 10 (32/64-bit), Windows Server 2003 SP2 or later, Server 2003 R2, Server 2008, Server 2008 R2, Server 2012, Server 2012 R2, Server 2016; Mac OS X 10.6.8 and 10.7.x-10.13.x | Windows , Mac OS |
| Email Print | Yes | Yes |
| Network Management Tools | SNMP, HTTP, DHCP, BOOTP, APIPA, PING, DDNS, mDNS, SLP, WSD, LLTD | — |
| Wireless Frequency Bands | — | 2.4 and 5 GHz |
| Wireless Standards | IEEE 802.11b/g/n | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Compatibility | ||
| Chromebook Native Print | Yes | Yes |
| Paper Handling | ||
| Paper Input Capacity | 100 sheets | 250 sheets |
| Paper Output Capacity | 30 sheets | 30 sheets |
| Paper Trays | 1 tray | 1 tray |
| Supported Paper Weight | Plain: 64-90; Premium Glossy: 102-300 g/m² | 64–300 g/m² |
| Automatic Document Feeder Capacity | 30 sheets | 30 sheets |
| Rear Paper Feed | Yes | — |
| Photo Paper Capacity | 20 sheets | 20 sheets |
| Standard Tray Media Types | Plain paper, Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy, Premium Photo Paper Glossy, Premium Photo Paper Semi-Gloss, Photo Paper Glossy, Premium Presentation Paper Matte, Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-Sided, Presentation Paper Matte and No. 10 envelopes | — |
| ADF Supported Paper Weight | 64-95 g/m² | — |
| Premium Glossy Photo Paper Output Capacity | 20 sheets | — |
| Maximum Custom Paper Length | 1200 mm | — |
| Standard Paper Tray Capacity | 100 sheets | 250 sheets |
| ADF Paper Size Range | A4, Letter, Legal mm | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Width | 375 mm | 375 mm |
| Depth | 347 mm | 347 mm |
| Height | 237 mm | 240 mm |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 5 kg | 7.2 kg |
| Printer Colour | White | Black |
| Power | ||
| Supply Voltage | 220-240 V | 220–240 V |
| Frequency | 50-60 Hz | 50-60 Hz |
| Ready Mode Power | 4.3 W | 6.9 W |
| Sleep Mode Power | 0.7 W | 0.6 W |
| Power Off Consumption | 0.3 W | 0.1 W |
| Printing Power Consumption | — | 15 W |
| Standalone Copying Power Consumption | 12 W | 15 W |
| ENERGY STAR Support | Yes | — |
| Copying Power Consumption | 12 W | 15 W |
| Maintenance | ||
| Replaceable Maintenance Box | — | Yes |
| Fax | ||
| Fax Transmission Speed | 33.6 kbps | — |
| Fax Memory | 100 pages; 1.1 MB pages / MB | — |
| Fax Speed Dials | Up to 100 numbers; 99 groups | — |
| Fax Type | Black/White, Color | — |
| Fax Error Correction Mode | Yes | — |
| Fax Resolution | Monochrome standard: 203 x 98; fine/photo: 203 x 196; color: 200 x 200 dpi | — |
| Fax Features | PC Fax, Auto Redial, Address Book, Delay Send, Broadcast Fax | — |
| Printer | ||
| Printer Category | Home and office desktop/SOHO all-in-one ink tank printer | — |
| Printer Language | ESC/P-R (Non-PC), ESC/P Raster | ESC/P-R |
| Product SKU | C11CG85509 | C11CL43403 |
| Software | ||
| Desktop Printing and Scanning Software | Epson Easy Photo Print, Epson Easy Photo Scan | Epson ScanSmart |
| 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) | — |
Summary: which fits better?
Epson EcoTank L5196 Printer vs Epson EcoTank L6370 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 L5196 Printer if you need: fax or a fuller print/scan/copy set in the table, ADF or clearer scan/copy in the table, higher ink yield.
Pick Epson EcoTank L6370 Printer if you need: automatic duplex, higher ink yield, faster 10×15 cm photos (lower seconds).
10×15 cm photos: EcoTank L6370 about 50 seconds and EcoTank L5196 about 69 seconds in published figures (~19 second gap). That edge is conditional on matching quality mode, bordered printing, and test conditions — paper type alone is not enough.
Key differences:
- Printer Functions: Print, Scan, Copy, Fax vs Print, Scan, Copy
- Paper Size: Legal vs A4
- Duplex Printing: Manual vs Automatic
- Scanner Type: Contact Image Sensor (CIS) vs Flatbed with ADF
- Wireless Frequency Bands: 2.4 vs 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
Based on the specs table, Epson EcoTank L6370 Printer fits most office needs better thanks to: Duplex Printing: Manual vs Automatic; Included Black Ink Yield: 4500 vs 15100; 1015 Cm Photo Print Speed: 69 vs 50.
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, Fax vs Print, Scan, Copy
- Paper Size: Legal vs A4
- Duplex Printing: Manual vs Automatic
- Scanner Type: Contact Image Sensor (CIS) vs Flatbed with ADF
- Wireless Frequency Bands: 2.4 vs 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
- Wireless Standards: IEEE 802.11b/g/n vs IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- Included Black Ink Yield: 4500 vs 15100
- Adf Colour Scan Speed: 4.5 vs 5
Minor deltas
- Height: 237 vs 240
One-sided data (missing ≠ unsupported)
- Duplex Scanning: Not listed vs 1
Similarities
Ethernet Connectivity: 1, Ink System: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Interfaces: USB, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Ethernet, Print Colors: 4, Scanner Sensor Type: CIS
Frequently asked questions
Pick Epson EcoTank L5196 Printer if you need: fax or a fuller print/scan/copy set in the table, ADF or clearer scan/copy in the table, higher ink yield.
Pick Epson EcoTank L6370 Printer if you need: automatic duplex, higher ink yield, faster 10×15 cm photos (lower seconds).
Printer Functions: Print, Scan, Copy, Fax vs Print, Scan, Copy
10×15 cm photos: EcoTank L6370 about 50 seconds and EcoTank L5196 about 69 seconds in published figures (~19 second gap). That edge is conditional on matching quality mode, bordered printing, and test conditions — paper type alone is not enough.
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.
References
- https://www.epson.co.kr/고객지원/프린터/복합기/정품무한-L-시리즈/Epson-완성형-정품무한-L5196/s/SPT_C11CG85511
- https://www.epson.eu/en_EU/products/printers/inkjet/consumer/ecotank-l6370-a4-multifunction-wi-fi-ink-tank-printer,-with-up-to-3-years-of-ink-included/p/45429
- https://support.google.com/android/answer/10177839?hl=en-AU