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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A full side-by-side comparison of reference models EcoTank L6168 Printer and EcoTank L6490 Printer within the same category.
EcoTank L6490 Printer
A multifunction colour ink tank printer for printing, scanning, copying and faxing, with Wi-Fi Direct, Etherne…
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| Specification | EcoTank L6168 Printer | EcoTank L6490 Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Features | ||
| Printer Functions | Print, Scan, Copy | Print, Scan, Copy, Fax |
| LCD Display | 2.4-inch / 6.1 cm color LCD | 6.1 cm (2.4-inch) color touchscreen |
| Control Panel | 6.1 cm color LCD control panel | — |
| Quiet Mode | — | Yes |
| Printer Specifications | ||
| تقنية الطباعة | Epson PrecisionCore | Epson PrecisionCore |
| 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 | Up to Legal |
| Paper size | Legal | A4 |
| Print Margins | 0 top, left, right and bottom using custom settings; not applicable to plain paper mm | 3 minimum on top, bottom, left and right mm |
| Voice-Activated Printing | — | Yes |
| Ink | ||
| Ink Technology | Pigment Black + Dye Colour | Pigment ink |
| Included Black Ink Yield | — | 13300 pages |
| Included Color Ink Yield | — | 5200 pages |
| Standard Black Ink Bottle | Epson 002 Black | Epson 112 Pigment Black, C13T06C14A |
| Standard Colour Ink Bottles | Epson 002 Cyan, Epson 002 Magenta, Epson 002 Yellow | Epson 112 Pigment Cyan C13T06C24A, Pigment Magenta C13T06C34A, Pigment Yellow C13T06C44A |
| Replacement Black Ink Bottle Yield | 7500 pages | 7500 pages |
| Performance | ||
| Print Speed Black | 33 ppm | 37 ppm |
| Maximum Print Speed Color | 20 ppm | 23 ppm |
| ISO Print Speed Black | 15 ppm | 17 ppm |
| ISO Print Speed Color | 8 ppm | 9.5 ppm |
| 10×15 cm Photo Print Speed | 69 sec | — |
| First Page Out Time (Black) | 9 sec | 7 sec |
| First Page Out Time (Color) | — | 11 sec |
| ISO Duplex Print Speed Black | 6.5 ppm | 7.5 ppm |
| ISO Duplex Print Speed Color | 4.5 ppm | 5 ppm |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | 800 pages | — |
| Maximum Monthly Duty Cycle | 5000 pages | 20000 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 | 12 ppm |
| ISO Copy Speed Color | 5.5 ppm | 6 ppm |
| Copy Resolution | 600 x 1200 dpi | 600 x 600 input, up to 600 x 1200 output dpi |
| Maximum Copies | 99 copies | 99 copies |
| Copy Zoom | 25-400 % | 25-400 % |
| Maximum Copy Size | A4, Letter | — |
| N-in-1 Copy | 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 | — |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | Flatbed color image scanner | color flatbed scanner with automatic document feeder |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 1200 dpi | 1200 x 2400 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 Cloud, Scan to computer using Epson ScanSmart | Scan to PC via Document Capture Pro; Scan to Cloud including email |
| 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- internal, 8- external bit |
| Scanner Black and White Bit Depth | 16- input/1- output bit | 16- internal, 1- external bit |
| ADF Monochrome Scan Speed | — | 6 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 | — |
| 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 | Epson Connect (iPrint, Email Print, Remote Print Driver, Scan-to-Cloud), Apple AirPrint, Mopria Print Service |
| Interfaces | Hi-Speed USB 2.0, Ethernet 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T, Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct | Hi-Speed USB, Ethernet RJ-45 |
| Network Protocols | TCP/IPv4, TCP/IPv6, LPD, IPP, PORT9100, WSD | Bonjour, EpsonNet Print, HTTPS, IPP/IPPS, LPD, Port 9100, SNMP, TCP/IPv4, TCP/IPv6, WSD |
| WLAN Security | WEP 64/128-bit, WPA/WPA2 Personal, WPA2-PSK (AES) | WPA2-PSK (AES), WPA/WPA2 Personal, WEP 64-bit, WEP 128-bit |
| 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 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition; Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2012 R2 and Windows Server 2012 for printing and scanning; Mac OS X 10.6.8 to macOS 10.15.x |
| Email Print | Yes | Yes |
| Network Management Tools | SNMP, HTTP, DHCP, BOOTP, APIPA, PING, DDNS, mDNS, SLP, WSD, LLTD | Web Config |
| Wireless Frequency Bands | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| Wireless Standards | IEEE 802.11b/g/n (Wi-Fi 4) | IEEE 802.11 b/g/n; IEEE 802.11n in HT20 mode |
| Wireless Setup | Control-panel wireless setup and Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) | Infrastructure mode, Wi-Fi Direct Simple AP, Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) |
| Compatibility | ||
| Chromebook Native Print | Yes | — |
| Paper Handling | ||
| Paper Input Capacity | 150 sheets | 250 sheets |
| Paper Output Capacity | 30 sheets | 30 sheets |
| Paper Trays | 1 tray | 1 tray |
| Supported Paper Weight | 64-250 g/m² | 64-95 g/m² |
| Automatic Document Feeder Capacity | — | 35 sheets |
| Rear Paper Feed | — | Yes |
| Photo Paper Capacity | 20 sheets | 20 sheets |
| Standard Tray Media Types | A4 plain paper, Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper, envelopes, postcards | Plain paper, Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte, Premium Presentation Paper Matte, Presentation Paper Matte, No. 10 envelopes, card stock up to 255 g/m2 |
| Manual Feed Slot Media Types | — | Plain paper, thick paper, envelopes, photo paper, matte paper and self-adhesive sheets |
| ADF Supported Paper Weight | — | 64-95 g/m² |
| Premium Glossy Photo Paper Output Capacity | 20 sheets | — |
| Maximum Custom Paper Length | 1200 mm | 1200 mm |
| Standard Paper Tray Capacity | 150 sheets | 250 sheets |
| ADF Paper Size Range | — | Letter, Legal, A4, 216 x 330 mm |
| Dimensions | ||
| Width | 375 mm | 346 mm |
| Depth | 347 mm | 375 mm |
| Height | 187 mm | 347 mm |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 5.8 kg | 7.3 kg |
| Printer Colour | — | White |
| Power | ||
| Supply Voltage | 220-240 V | 100-240 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 |
| Fax | ||
| Fax Transmission Speed | — | 33.6 kbps |
| Fax Memory | — | 180 pages |
| Fax Speed Dials | — | Up to 100 names and numbers |
| Fax Type | — | Standalone black-and-white and color fax, ITU-T Super Group 3 |
| Fax Error Correction Mode | — | CCITU/ITU Group 3 fax with Error Correction Mode |
| Fax Resolution | — | Monochrome: Standard 203 x 98, Fine 203 x 196, Super Fine 203 x 392, Ultra Fine 406 x 392, Photo 203 x 196; color: 200 x 200 dpi |
| Fax Features | — | PC Fax, Auto Redial, Address Book, Broadcast Fax, Fax Preview, Polling Reception |
| Printer | ||
| Printer Category | A4 color business multifunction ink tank printer | Home Office, Office Desktop |
| Printer Language | ESC/P-R | — |
| Software | ||
| Desktop Printing and Scanning Software | Epson ScanSmart | Epson printer driver, Epson ScanSmart, Epson Scan 2, Document Capture Pro |
| Environment | ||
| Operating Temperature | 10-35 °C | 10-35 °C |
| Operating Humidity | 20-80 % | 20-80 % |
| Storage Temperature | -20-40 °C | -20 to 40 before initial ink charging; -15 to 40 after initial ink charging °C |
| Storage Humidity | 5-85 % | 5-85 % |
| Noise | ||
| Printing Sound Pressure | 53 dB(A) | — |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose EcoTank L6168 Printer if you need:
- First Page Out Time (Black): 9 sec vs 7 sec
- Mobile Printing Services: AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, Mopria, Email Print, Epson iPrint Mobile App, Scan to Cloud, Remote Print Driver vs Epson Connect (iPrint, Email Print, Remote Print Driver, Scan-to-Cloud), Apple AirPrint, Mopria Print Service
- Interfaces: Hi-Speed USB 2.0, Ethernet 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T, Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct vs Hi-Speed USB, Ethernet RJ-45
- WLAN Security: WEP 64/128-bit, WPA/WPA2 Personal, WPA2-PSK (AES) vs WPA2-PSK (AES), WPA/WPA2 Personal, WEP 64-bit, WEP 128-bit
Choose EcoTank L6490 Printer if you need:
- Printer Functions: Print, Scan, Copy, Fax vs Print, Scan, Copy
- LCD Display: 6.1 cm (2.4-inch) color touchscreen vs 2.4-inch / 6.1 cm color LCD
- Print Margins: 3 minimum on top, bottom, left and right mm vs 0 top, left, right and bottom using custom settings; not applicable to plain paper mm
- Standard Black Ink Bottle: Epson 112 Pigment Black, C13T06C14A vs Epson 002 Black
Overall, the technical lean favors EcoTank L6490 Printer on Printer Functions and LCD Display. EcoTank L6168 Printer remains the better pick if your priority is First Page Out Time (Black). They share تقنية الطباعة and Print Colors. Review the choice points above, then confirm availability before buying.
What is the difference between EcoTank L6168 Printer and EcoTank L6490 Printer?
EcoTank L6168 Printer and EcoTank L6490 Printer share a close technical baseline, notably تقنية الطباعة, Print Colors, Ink System.
The main decisive differences: Printer Functions (EcoTank L6168 Printer: Print, Scan, Copy, EcoTank L6490 Printer: Print, Scan, Copy, Fax); LCD Display (EcoTank L6168 Printer: 2.4-inch / 6.1 cm color LCD, EcoTank L6490 Printer: 6.1 cm (2.4-inch) color touchscreen); Print Margins (EcoTank L6168 Printer: 0 top, left, right and bottom using custom settings; not applicable to plain paper mm, EcoTank L6490 Printer: 3 minimum on top, bottom, left and right mm); Standard Black Ink Bottle (EcoTank L6168 Printer: Epson 002 Black, EcoTank L6490 Printer: Epson 112 Pigment Black, C13T06C14A); Print Speed Black (EcoTank L6168 Printer: 33 ppm, EcoTank L6490 Printer: 37 ppm).
In practice, EcoTank L6168 Printer suits needs centered on First Page Out Time (Black), while EcoTank L6490 Printer fits priorities around Printer Functions. Review the specs table above before deciding.
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Nearby alternatives currently available for EcoTank L6168 Printer: Epson EcoTank L3350 Printer ($145.00) · Epson EcoTank L8050 Printer ($300.00) · Epson EcoTank L18050 Printer ($515.00).
Nearby alternatives currently available for EcoTank L6490 Printer: Epson EcoTank L3250 Printer ($145.00) · Epson EcoTank L5290 Printer ($240.00) · Epson EcoTank L15150 Printer ($825.00).
Suitable alternatives to EcoTank L6168 Printer and EcoTank L6490 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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