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 L6550 Printer within the same category.
EcoTank L6550 Printer
A multifunction colour ink tank printer for printing, copying, scanning and faxing, with ISO speeds up to 25 p…
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| Specification | EcoTank L6168 Printer | EcoTank L6550 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 | 10.9 cm/4.3-inch TFT color touchscreen |
| Control Panel | 6.1 cm color LCD control panel | 10.9 cm/4.3-inch color touchscreen 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 × 2400 dpi |
| Duplex Printing | Automatic | Automatic |
| Borderless Printing | Yes | Yes |
| Paper size | Legal | A4 |
| USB Direct Print | — | Yes |
| Print Margins | 0 top, left, right and bottom using custom settings; not applicable to plain paper mm | — |
| Ink | ||
| Ink Technology | Pigment Black + Dye Colour | Pigment ink |
| Included Black Ink Yield | — | 4500 pages |
| Included Color Ink Yield | — | 2800 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, Magenta C13T06C34A and Yellow C13T06C44A |
| Replacement Black Ink Bottle Yield | 7500 pages | 7500 pages |
| Performance | ||
| Print Speed Black | 33 ppm | 32 ppm |
| Maximum Print Speed Color | 20 ppm | 22 ppm |
| ISO Print Speed Black | 15 ppm | 25 ppm |
| ISO Print Speed Color | 8 ppm | 12 ppm |
| 10×15 cm Photo Print Speed | 69 sec | 43 sec |
| First Page Out Time (Black) | 9 sec | 5.5 sec |
| First Page Out Time (Color) | — | 9.5 sec |
| ISO Duplex Print Speed Black | 6.5 ppm | 16 ppm |
| ISO Duplex Print Speed Color | 4.5 ppm | 9 ppm |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | 800 pages | — |
| Maximum Monthly Duty Cycle | 5000 pages | — |
| Print Head | ||
| Black Nozzles | 400 | 800 |
| Nozzles Per Color | 128 | 256 |
| Minimum Droplet Size | 3.3 pl | 3.8 pl |
| Copy | ||
| ISO Copy Speed Black | 11 ppm | 23 ppm |
| ISO Copy Speed Color | 5.5 ppm | 10 ppm |
| Copy Resolution | 600 x 1200 dpi | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Maximum Copies | 99 copies | 999 copies |
| Copy Zoom | 25-400 % | 25-400 % |
| Maximum Copy Size | A4, Letter | Legal |
| N-in-1 Copy | 2-up | 2-up, 4-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 | Flatbed color image scanner |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 1200 dpi | 1200 x 2400 dpi |
| Maximum Scan Area | 21.6 x 29.7 cm | 21.6 x 29.7 cm |
| Duplex Scanning | — | Yes |
| Scan Output Formats | BMP, JPEG, TIFF, PDF | BMP, JPEG, TIFF, PDF, PNG |
| Flatbed Scan Speed | — | Black: 5; Colour: 10 sec |
| Scan-to Features | Scan to Cloud, Scan to computer using Epson ScanSmart | Scan to memory device, network folder/FTP, email, computer via Epson ScanSmart, computer via WSD and cloud |
| 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 | — | 26 ipm |
| ADF Colour Scan Speed | — | 9 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 | — |
| Maximum Scan Resolution | — | 1200 x 2400 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 | Apple AirPrint, Epson Email Print, Epson iPrint, Epson Smart Panel, Mopria Print Service, Remote Print Driver, Scan to Cloud |
| Interfaces | Hi-Speed USB 2.0, Ethernet 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T, Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct | USB 2.0, USB Host, Ethernet 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Network Protocols | TCP/IPv4, TCP/IPv6, LPD, IPP, PORT9100, WSD | TCP/IPv4, TCP/IPv6, LPD, IPP, IPPS, Port 9100, WSD |
| WLAN Security | WEP 64/128-bit, WPA/WPA2 Personal, WPA2-PSK (AES) | WEP 64/128-bit, Wi-Fi Direct supports WPA2-PSK (AES), WPA2-PSK (AES), WPA2/WPA3-Enterprise, WPA3-SAE (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 11, Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP; Windows Server 2003, 2008, 2012, 2016 and 2019; Mac OS X 10.6.8 or later |
| 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, SNTP, WSD |
| Wireless Frequency Bands | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 and 5 GHz |
| Wireless Standards | IEEE 802.11b/g/n (Wi-Fi 4) | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wireless Setup | Control-panel wireless setup and Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) | — |
| Compatibility | ||
| Chromebook Native Print | Yes | — |
| Paper Handling | ||
| Paper Input Capacity | 150 sheets | 550 sheets |
| Paper Output Capacity | 30 sheets | 125 sheets |
| Paper Trays | 1 tray | 3 tray |
| Supported Paper Weight | 64-250 g/m² | 64-255 g/m² |
| Automatic Document Feeder Capacity | — | 50 sheets |
| Rear Paper Feed | — | Yes |
| Photo Paper Capacity | 20 sheets | — |
| Standard Tray Media Types | A4 plain paper, Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper, envelopes, postcards | Cassette 1: plain paper and Premium Glossy Photo Paper; Cassette 2: plain paper |
| ADF Supported Paper Weight | — | 64-95 g/m² |
| Premium Glossy Photo Paper Output Capacity | 20 sheets | 20 sheets |
| Maximum Custom Paper Length | 1200 mm | 6000 mm |
| Standard Paper Tray Capacity | 150 sheets | 500 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | — | 50 sheets |
| ADF Paper Size Range | — | A5, A4, B5, Letter, Legal mm |
| Dimensions | ||
| Width | 375 mm | 425 mm |
| Depth | 347 mm | 500 mm |
| Height | 187 mm | 350 mm |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 5.8 kg | 17.5 kg |
| Printer Colour | — | Black |
| Power | ||
| Supply Voltage | 220-240 V | 220-240 V |
| Frequency | 50-60 Hz | 50-60 Hz |
| Ready Mode Power | 5.3 W | 8.3 W |
| Sleep Mode Power | 0.7 W | 0.8 W |
| Power Off Consumption | 0.3 W | 0.2 W |
| Standalone Copying Power Consumption | 12 W | 19 W |
| ENERGY STAR Support | Yes | Yes |
| Copying Power Consumption | 12 W | 19 W |
| Maintenance | ||
| Replaceable Maintenance Box | Yes | Yes |
| Fax | ||
| Fax Transmission Speed | — | 33.6 kbps |
| Fax Memory | — | 550/6 pages / MB |
| Fax Speed Dials | — | Up to 200 numbers and 199 groups |
| Fax Type | — | Walk-up black-and-white and color fax, ITU-T Super Group 3 |
| Fax Error Correction Mode | — | ITU-T T.30/Group 3 with Error Correction Mode |
| Fax Resolution | — | Monochrome: 203 x 98, 203 x 196, 203 x 392 or 406 x 392; color: 200 x 200 dpi |
| Fax Features | — | PC Fax transmit/receive, automatic redial, address book, transmit reservation, broadcast fax, polling reception, fax preview, fax to email, memory reception, fax to folder and automatic two-sided fax |
| Printer | ||
| Printer Category | A4 color business multifunction ink tank printer | Home Office, Office Desktop |
| Printer Language | ESC/P-R | ESC/P-R |
| Product SKU | — | C11CJ30402 (Europe) |
| Software | ||
| Desktop Printing and Scanning Software | Epson ScanSmart | Epson ScanSmart for Windows and macOS |
| Environment | ||
| Operating Temperature | 10-35 °C | 10-35 °C |
| Operating Humidity | 20-80 % | 20-80 RH, non-condensing % |
| Storage Temperature | -20-40 °C | -15 to 40 after initial ink charging; -20 to 40 before initial ink charging °C |
| Storage Humidity | 5-85 % | 5-85 RH, non-condensing % |
| Noise | ||
| Printing Sound Pressure | 53 dB(A) | — |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose EcoTank L6168 Printer if you need:
- 10×15 cm Photo Print Speed: 69 sec vs 43 sec
- First Page Out Time (Black): 9 sec vs 5.5 sec
- Maximum Copy Size: A4, Letter vs Legal
- Standard Tray Media Types: A4 plain paper, Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper, envelopes, postcards vs Cassette 1: plain paper and Premium Glossy Photo Paper; Cassette 2: plain paper
Choose EcoTank L6550 Printer if you need:
- Printer Functions: Print, Scan, Copy, Fax vs Print, Scan, Copy
- LCD Display: 10.9 cm/4.3-inch TFT color touchscreen vs 2.4-inch / 6.1 cm color LCD
- Control Panel: 10.9 cm/4.3-inch color touchscreen control panel vs 6.1 cm color LCD control panel
- Standard Black Ink Bottle: Epson 112 Pigment Black, C13T06C14A vs Epson 002 Black
Overall, the technical lean favors EcoTank L6550 Printer on Printer Functions and LCD Display. EcoTank L6168 Printer remains the better pick if your priority is 10×15 cm Photo Print Speed. 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 L6550 Printer?
EcoTank L6168 Printer and EcoTank L6550 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 L6550 Printer: Print, Scan, Copy, Fax); LCD Display (EcoTank L6168 Printer: 2.4-inch / 6.1 cm color LCD, EcoTank L6550 Printer: 10.9 cm/4.3-inch TFT color touchscreen); Control Panel (EcoTank L6168 Printer: 6.1 cm color LCD control panel, EcoTank L6550 Printer: 10.9 cm/4.3-inch color touchscreen control panel); Standard Black Ink Bottle (EcoTank L6168 Printer: Epson 002 Black, EcoTank L6550 Printer: Epson 112 Pigment Black, C13T06C14A); ISO Print Speed Black (EcoTank L6168 Printer: 15 ppm, EcoTank L6550 Printer: 25 ppm).
In practice, EcoTank L6168 Printer suits needs centered on 10×15 cm Photo Print Speed, while EcoTank L6550 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 L6550 Printer: Epson EcoTank L5290 Printer ($240.00) · Epson EcoTank L15150 Printer ($825.00) · Epson EcoTank L3250 Printer ($145.00).
Suitable alternatives to EcoTank L6168 Printer and EcoTank L6550 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.