EcoTank L6168 Printer
An A4 colour multifunction ink-tank printer for printing, copying and scanning, with Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Ethe…
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EcoTank L6178 Printer
A colour ink tank multifunction printer for printing, copying, and scanning, with automatic duplex printing, a…
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| Specification | EcoTank L6168 Printer | EcoTank L6178 Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Features | ||
| Printer Functions | Print, Scan, Copy | Print, Scan, Copy |
| LCD Display | 2.4-inch / 6.1 cm color LCD | 2.4-inch / 6.1 cm color LCD |
| Control Panel | 6.1 cm color LCD control panel | 2.4-inch (6.1 cm) color LCD |
| Quiet Mode | — | Yes |
| Printer Specifications | ||
| تقنية الطباعة | Epson PrecisionCore | Epson Micro Piezo |
| Printing | ||
| Print Colors | 4 | 4 |
| Ink System | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow |
| Maximum Print Resolution | 4800 x 1200 dpi | 4800 x 1200 dpi |
| Duplex Printing | Automatic | Automatic |
| Borderless Printing | Yes | Yes |
| Paper size | Legal | Legal |
| Print Margins | 0 top, left, right and bottom using custom settings; not applicable to plain paper mm | 0 on top, left, right and bottom; custom setting except on plain paper mm |
| Ink | ||
| Ink Technology | Pigment Black + Dye Colour | Pigment Black + Dye Colour |
| Standard Black Ink Bottle | Epson 002 Black | Epson 002 Black |
| Standard Colour Ink Bottles | Epson 002 Cyan, Epson 002 Magenta, Epson 002 Yellow | Epson 002 Cyan, Epson 002 Magenta, Epson 002 Yellow |
| Replacement Black Ink Bottle Yield | 7500 pages | 7500 pages |
| Performance | ||
| Print Speed Black | 33 ppm | 33 ppm |
| Maximum Print Speed Color | 20 ppm | 20 ppm |
| ISO Print Speed Black | 15 ppm | 15 ppm |
| ISO Print Speed Color | 8 ppm | 8 ppm |
| 10×15 cm Photo Print Speed | 69 sec | 69 sec |
| First Page Out Time (Black) | 9 sec | 9 sec |
| ISO Duplex Print Speed Black | 6.5 ppm | 6.5 ppm |
| ISO Duplex Print Speed Color | 4.5 ppm | 4.5 ppm |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | 800 pages | — |
| Maximum Monthly Duty Cycle | 5000 pages | — |
| Print Head | ||
| Black Nozzles | 400 | 400 |
| Nozzles Per Color | 128 | 128 |
| Minimum Droplet Size | 3.3 pl | 3.3 pl |
| Copy | ||
| ISO Copy Speed Black | 11 ppm | 11 ppm |
| ISO Copy Speed Color | 5.5 ppm | 5.5 ppm |
| Copy Resolution | 600 x 1200 dpi | 600 x 1200 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-up | 2-up |
| Copy Features | 1-to-2-sided copying, density adjustment, Auto Fit Page, quality selection, shadow removal, punch-hole removal, ID card copy and borderless copy | color or monochrome copying, Standard or Best quality, Auto Fit and 25%-400% zoom |
| 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, TIFF, PDF |
| Flatbed Scan Speed | — | Black: 12; Colour: 27 sec |
| Scan-to Features | Scan to Cloud, Scan to computer using Epson ScanSmart | Scan to Cloud, Scan to computer using Epson ScanSmart |
| 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 |
| ADF Monochrome Scan Speed | — | 5 ipm |
| ADF Colour Scan Speed | — | 5 ipm |
| Colour Scanning | Yes | Yes |
| Monochrome Scanning | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Scan Features | Auto Cropping, Maximum Area, density adjustment from -4 to +4, shadow removal and punch-hole removal | — |
| Scanner Compatibility | TWAIN, WIA, ICA | TWAIN, WIA, ICA |
| Maximum Scan Resolution | — | 9600 interpolated 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 | AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, Mopria, Email Print, Epson iPrint Mobile App, Scan to Cloud, Remote Print Driver | AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, Mopria, Epson Email Print, Epson iPrint Mobile App, Scan to Cloud, Remote Print Driver |
| Interfaces | Hi-Speed USB 2.0, Ethernet 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T, Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct | Hi-Speed USB 2.0, Ethernet 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T, Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Network Protocols | TCP/IPv4, TCP/IPv6, LPD, IPP, PORT9100, WSD | IPP, LPD, PORT9100, TCP/IPv4, TCP/IPv6, WSD |
| WLAN Security | WEP 64/128-bit, WPA/WPA2 Personal, WPA2-PSK (AES) | — |
| Ethernet Connectivity | Yes | 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 Edition, 2003 R2, 2003 R2 x64 Edition, 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016; Mac OS X 10.6.8, 10.7.x, 10.8.x, 10.9.x, 10.10.x, 10.11.x, 10.12.x; UOS | 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 Edition, 2003 R2, 2003 R2 x64 Edition, 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2 and 2016; Mac OS X 10.6.8 through 10.12.x; UOS |
| Email Print | Yes | Yes |
| Network Management Tools | SNMP, HTTP, DHCP, BOOTP, APIPA, PING, DDNS, mDNS, SLP, WSD, LLTD | APIPA, BOOTP, 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 (Wi-Fi 4) |
| Wireless Setup | Control-panel wireless setup and Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) | — |
| Compatibility | ||
| Chromebook Native Print | Yes | Yes |
| Paper Handling | ||
| Paper Input Capacity | 150 sheets | 150 sheets |
| Paper Output Capacity | 30 sheets | 30 sheets |
| Paper Trays | 1 tray | 1 tray |
| Supported Paper Weight | 64-250 g/m² | 64-250 g/m² |
| Automatic Document Feeder Capacity | — | 30 sheets |
| Photo Paper Capacity | 20 sheets | 20 sheets |
| Standard Tray Media Types | A4 plain paper, Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper, envelopes, postcards | Plain paper, Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper (Premium Glossy Photo Paper), envelopes, postcards |
| ADF Supported Paper Weight | — | 64-95 g/m² |
| Premium Glossy Photo Paper Output Capacity | 20 sheets | 20 sheets |
| Maximum Custom Paper Length | 1200 mm | 1200 mm |
| Standard Paper Tray Capacity | 150 sheets | 150 sheets |
| ADF Paper Size Range | — | A4/LTR: 30 sheets; 8.5x13/Legal: 10 sheets mm |
| Dimensions | ||
| Width | 375 mm | 375 mm |
| Depth | 347 mm | 347 mm |
| Height | 187 mm | 231 mm |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 5.8 kg | 6.7 kg |
| Power | ||
| Supply Voltage | 220-240 V | 220-240 V |
| Frequency | 50-60 Hz | 50-60 Hz |
| Ready Mode Power | 5.3 W | 5.3 W |
| Sleep Mode Power | 0.7 W | 0.9 W |
| Power Off Consumption | 0.3 W | 0.3 W |
| Standalone Copying Power Consumption | 12 W | 12 W |
| ENERGY STAR Support | Yes | Yes |
| Copying Power Consumption | 12 W | 12 W |
| Maintenance | ||
| Replaceable Maintenance Box | Yes | Yes |
| Printer | ||
| Printer Category | A4 color business multifunction ink tank printer | A4 color business multifunction all-in-one printer |
| Printer Language | ESC/P-R | ESC/P-R |
| Software | ||
| Desktop Printing and Scanning Software | Epson ScanSmart | Epson ScanSmart |
| Environment | ||
| Operating Temperature | 10-35 °C | 10-35 °C |
| Operating Humidity | 20-80 % | 20-80 % |
| Storage Temperature | -20-40 °C | -20-40 °C |
| Storage Humidity | 5-85 % | 5-85 % |
| Noise | ||
| Printing Sound Pressure | 53 dB(A) | 52 dB(A) |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose EcoTank L6168 Printer if you need:
- Control Panel: 6.1 cm color LCD control panel vs 2.4-inch (6.1 cm) color LCD
- 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 Edition, 2003 R2, 2003 R2 x64 Edition, 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016; Mac OS X 10.6.8, 10.7.x, 10.8.x, 10.9.x, 10.10.x, 10.11.x, 10.12.x; UOS vs 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 Edition, 2003 R2, 2003 R2 x64 Edition, 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2 and 2016; Mac OS X 10.6.8 through 10.12.x; UOS
- Weight: 5.8 kg vs 6.7 kg
Choose EcoTank L6178 Printer if you need:
- Copy Features: color or monochrome copying, Standard or Best quality, Auto Fit and 25%-400% zoom vs 1-to-2-sided copying, density adjustment, Auto Fit Page, quality selection, shadow removal, punch-hole removal, ID card copy and borderless copy
- Height: 231 mm vs 187 mm
- Sleep Mode Power: 0.9 W vs 0.7 W
There is no clear technical winner between EcoTank L6168 Printer and EcoTank L6178 Printer; the key decision axis is Control Panel. They share Printer Functions and LCD Display. Review the choice points above, then confirm availability before buying.
What is the difference between EcoTank L6168 Printer and EcoTank L6178 Printer?
EcoTank L6168 Printer and EcoTank L6178 Printer share a close technical baseline, notably Printer Functions, LCD Display, Print Colors.
The main decisive differences: Control Panel (EcoTank L6168 Printer: 6.1 cm color LCD control panel, EcoTank L6178 Printer: 2.4-inch (6.1 cm) color LCD); Copy Features (EcoTank L6168 Printer: 1-to-2-sided copying, density adjustment, Auto Fit Page, quality selection, shadow removal, punch-hole removal, ID card copy and borderless copy, EcoTank L6178 Printer: color or monochrome copying, Standard or Best quality, Auto Fit and 25%-400% zoom); Supported OS (EcoTank L6168 Printer: 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 Edition, 2003 R2, 2003 R2 x64 Edition, 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016; Mac OS X 10.6.8, 10.7.x, 10.8.x, 10.9.x, 10.10.x, 10.11.x, 10.12.x; UOS, EcoTank L6178 Printer: 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 Edition, 2003 R2, 2003 R2 x64 Edition, 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2 and 2016; Mac OS X 10.6.8 through 10.12.x; UOS); Height (EcoTank L6168 Printer: 187 mm, EcoTank L6178 Printer: 231 mm); Weight (EcoTank L6168 Printer: 5.8 kg, EcoTank L6178 Printer: 6.7 kg).
In practice, EcoTank L6168 Printer suits needs centered on Control Panel, while EcoTank L6178 Printer fits priorities around Copy Features. Review the specs table above before deciding.
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Suitable alternatives to EcoTank L6168 Printer and EcoTank L6178 Printer are available at EvoLink in Damascus, with shipping to all Syrian governorates.
Address: Syria, Damascus, Halbouni, Musalam Barudi street, Building 1020, 1st floor.
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