EcoTank L6170 Printer
A multifunction ink tank printer for printing, copying and scanning with a 30-sheet ADF, Wi-Fi Direct, Etherne…
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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 L6170 Printer | EcoTank L6178 Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Features | ||
| Printer Functions | Print, Scan, Copy | Print, Scan, Copy |
| LCD Display | 6.1 cm color LCD | 2.4-inch / 6.1 cm color LCD |
| Control Panel | — | 2.4-inch (6.1 cm) color LCD |
| Quiet Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Printer Specifications | ||
| تقنية الطباعة | PrecisionCore Print Head | PrecisionCore Print Head |
| Printing | ||
| Print Colors | 4 | 4 |
| Ink System | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow |
| Maximum Print Resolution | 4800 × 1200 dpi | 4800 × 1200 dpi |
| Duplex Printing | Automatic | Automatic |
| Borderless Printing | Up to A4 | Yes |
| Paper size | Legal | Legal |
| Print Margins | 0 top, left, right and bottom through custom printer-driver settings; otherwise 3 mm | 0 on top, left, right and bottom; custom setting except on plain paper mm |
| Ink | ||
| Ink Technology | Pigment black and Dye colour Inks | Pigment black and Dye colour Inks |
| Included Black Ink Yield | 14000 pages | 14000 pages |
| Included Color Ink Yield | 11200 pages | 11200 pages |
| Standard Black Ink Bottle | Epson 101 Black, C13T03V14A | Epson 002 Black |
| Standard Colour Ink Bottles | Epson 101 Cyan C13T03V24A, Epson 101 Magenta C13T03V34A, Epson 101 Yellow C13T03V44A | 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 |
| 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 × 1200 dpi | 600 × 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 | color or monochrome copying, Standard or Best quality, Auto Fit and 25%-400% zoom | color or monochrome copying, Standard or Best quality, Auto Fit and 25%-400% zoom |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | Contact Image Sensor (CIS) | Contact Image Sensor (CIS) |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 1200 × 2400 dpi | 1200 × 2400 dpi |
| Maximum Scan Area | 216 x 297 mm 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 | Black: 12; Colour: 27 sec |
| Scan-to Features | Scan to Cloud, Scan to Computer | 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 | 5 ipm |
| ADF Colour Scan Speed | 5 ipm | 5 ipm |
| Colour Scanning | Yes | Yes |
| Monochrome Scanning | Yes | Yes |
| Scanner Compatibility | TWAIN, WIA, ICA | TWAIN, WIA, ICA |
| Maximum Scan Resolution | 9600 interpolated dpi | 9600 interpolated dpi |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless Connectivity | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Printing Services | Epson Connect (iPrint, Email Print, Remote Print Driver, Scan-to-Cloud) | Epson Connect (iPrint, Email Print, Remote Print Driver, Scan-to-Cloud) |
| Interfaces | USB 2.0, Ethernet, Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct | Hi-Speed USB, Ethernet (10/100 Mbps), Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Network Protocols | IPP, LPD, PORT9100, TCP/IPv4, TCP/IPv6, 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, XP Professional x64 Edition, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10; Windows Server 2003, 2008, 2012, 2016; Mac OS X 10.6.8 or later | 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 | APIPA, BOOTP, DDNS, DHCP, HTTP, LLTD, mDNS, PING, SLP, SNMP, WSD | 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 | IEEE 802.11b/g/n |
| Wireless Setup | Wi-Fi Setup Wizard, Push Button Setup (WPS), PIN Code Setup (WPS), Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) | — |
| 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 | 30 sheets |
| Photo Paper Capacity | 20 sheets | 20 sheets |
| Standard Tray Media Types | — | Plain paper, Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper (Premium Glossy Photo Paper), envelopes, postcards |
| ADF Supported Paper Weight | 64-95 g/m² | 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, Letter, 8.5 x 13 in, Legal mm | A4/LTR: 30 sheets; 8.5x13/Legal: 10 sheets mm |
| Dimensions | ||
| Width | 375 mm | 375 mm |
| Depth | 347 mm | 347 mm |
| Height | 187 mm | 187 mm |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 6.7 kg | 6.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 375 x 347 x 187 (W × D × H) | 375 x 347 x 187 (W × D × H) |
| 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 | 0.9 W | 0.9 W |
| Power Off Consumption | 0.3 W | 0.3 W |
| ENERGY STAR Support | Yes | Yes |
| Copying Power Consumption | 12 W | 12 W |
| Maintenance | ||
| Replaceable Maintenance Box | Yes | Yes |
| Printer | ||
| Printer Category | Home, Office Desktop | A4 color business multifunction all-in-one printer |
| Printer Language | ESC/P-R | ESC/P-R |
| Software | ||
| Desktop Printing and Scanning Software | Epson Easy Photo Print, Epson Event Manager, Epson Scan, EpsonNet Print, EpsonNet Setup | Epson ScanSmart |
| Environment | ||
| Operating Temperature | 10-35 °C | 10-35 °C |
| Operating Humidity | 20-80 RH, without condensation % | 20-80 % |
| Storage Temperature | -20–40 °C | -20-40 °C |
| Storage Humidity | 5-85 RH, without condensation % | 5-85 % |
| Noise | ||
| Printing Sound Pressure | 52 dB(A) | 52 dB(A) |
Summary: which fits better?
Epson EcoTank L6170 Printer vs Epson EcoTank L6178 Printer — choose by the use case in the table (role/paper, document features, connectivity, speed).
When to pick which:
Pick Epson EcoTank L6170 Printer if you need: a control display.
Pick Epson EcoTank L6178 Printer if you need: the documented gaps that match your priority.
Key differences:
- Interfaces: USB 2.0, Ethernet, Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct vs Hi-Speed USB, Ethernet (10/100 Mbps), Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
- Printer Category: Home, Office Desktop vs A4 color business multifunction all-in-one printer
- Adf Paper Size Range: A4, Letter, 8.5 x 13 in, Legal vs A4/LTR: 30 sheets; 8.5x13/Legal: 10 sheets
- Lcd Display: 6.1 cm color LCD vs 2.4-inch / 6.1 cm color LCD
- Borderless Printing: Up to A4 vs Yes
No single overall winner — choose by priority. Top table gaps: Interfaces: USB 2.0, Ethernet, Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct vs Hi-Speed USB, Ethernet (10/100 Mbps), Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct; Printer Category: Home, Office Desktop vs A4 color business multifunction all-in-one printer; Adf Paper Size Range: A4, Letter, 8.5 x 13 in, Legal vs A4/LTR: 30 sheets; 8.5x13/Legal: 10 sheets.
Maximum dpi and ink bottle series numbers alone do not settle the buy.
What differs?
Material differences (most important first)
- Interfaces: USB 2.0, Ethernet, Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct vs Hi-Speed USB, Ethernet (10/100 Mbps), Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
- Printer Category: Home, Office Desktop vs A4 color business multifunction all-in-one printer
- Adf Paper Size Range: A4, Letter, 8.5 x 13 in, Legal vs A4/LTR: 30 sheets; 8.5x13/Legal: 10 sheets
- Lcd Display: 6.1 cm color LCD vs 2.4-inch / 6.1 cm color LCD
- Borderless Printing: Up to A4 vs Yes
- Desktop Printing And Scanning Software: Epson Easy Photo Print, Epson Event Manager, Epson Scan, EpsonNet Print, EpsonNet Setup vs Epson ScanSmart
- Maximum Scan Area: 216 x 297 mm vs 21.6 × 29.7
- Print Margins: 0 top, left, right and bottom through custom printer-driver settings; otherwise 3 vs 0 on top, left, right and bottom; custom setting except on plain paper
Minor deltas
- Operating Humidity: 20-80 RH, without condensation vs 20-80
- Storage Humidity: 5-85 RH, without condensation vs 5-85
Similarities
1015 Cm Photo Print Speed: 69, Adf Colour Scan Speed: 5, Adf Monochrome Scan Speed: 5, Adf Supported Paper Weight: 64-95, Automatic Document Feeder Capacity: 30
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Frequently asked questions — EvoLink
Pick Epson EcoTank L6170 Printer if you need: a control display.
Pick Epson EcoTank L6178 Printer if you need: the documented gaps that match your priority.
Interfaces: USB 2.0, Ethernet, Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct vs Hi-Speed USB, Ethernet (10/100 Mbps), Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
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.