EcoTank L6460 Printer
A multifunction ink tank printer for printing, copying and scanning with a 35-sheet ADF, automatic duplex prin…
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EcoTank M3170 Printer
An Epson EcoTank M3170 tank printer for users comparing models within the ink tank printer category before mak…
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| Specification | EcoTank L6460 Printer | EcoTank M3170 Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Features | ||
| Printer Functions | Print, Scan, Copy, Fax | Print, Scan, Copy, Fax |
| LCD Display | 2.4-inch (6.1 cm) color LCD touchscreen | 2.4-inch / 6.1 cm color touchscreen |
| Control Panel | Full-touch control panel with 2.4-inch color LCD | 6.1 cm color touchscreen |
| Printer Specifications | ||
| تقنية الطباعة | PrecisionCore Print Head | PrecisionCore Print Head |
| Printing | ||
| Print Colors | 4 | 1 |
| Ink System | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow | Black |
| Maximum Print Resolution | 4800 × 1200 dpi | 1200 × 2400 dpi |
| Duplex Printing | Automatic | Automatic |
| Paper size | Legal | A4 |
| Print Margins | 3 top, bottom, left and right mm | 3 top, bottom, left and right on plain paper mm |
| Ink | ||
| Ink Technology | Pigment ink | Pigment ink |
| Included Black Ink Yield | 13300 pages | 11000 pages |
| Included Color Ink Yield | 5200 pages | — |
| Standard Black Ink Bottle | Epson 112 Pigment Black, C13T06C14A | Epson 110 Pigment Black, C13T03P14A |
| Standard Colour Ink Bottles | Epson 112 Pigment Cyan C13T06C24A, Epson 112 Pigment Magenta C13T06C34A, Epson 112 Pigment Yellow C13T06C44A | — |
| Replacement Black Ink Bottle Yield | 7500 pages | 6000 pages |
| Performance | ||
| Print Speed Black | 37 ppm | 39 ppm |
| Maximum Print Speed Color | 23 ppm | — |
| ISO Print Speed Black | 17 ppm | 20 ppm |
| ISO Print Speed Color | 9.5 ppm | — |
| 10×15 cm Photo Print Speed | 69 sec | — |
| First Page Out Time (Black) | 7 sec | 6 sec |
| First Page Out Time (Color) | 11 sec | — |
| ISO Duplex Print Speed Black | 7.5 ppm | 9 ppm |
| ISO Duplex Print Speed Color | 5 ppm | — |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | 1600 pages | 20000 pages |
| Maximum Monthly Duty Cycle | 1600 pages | 20000 pages |
| Print Head | ||
| Black Nozzles | 400 | 400 |
| Nozzles Per Color | 128 | — |
| Minimum Droplet Size | 3.3 pl | 2.8 pl |
| Copy | ||
| ISO Copy Speed Black | 12 ppm | 17 ppm |
| ISO Copy Speed Color | 6 ppm | — |
| Copy Resolution | 600 × 600 dpi | 600 × 600 dpi |
| Maximum Copies | 99 copies | 99 copies |
| Copy Zoom | 25-400 % | 25-400 % |
| Maximum Copy Size | Legal | A4 |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | Flatbed colour image scanner (CIS) | Flatbed color image scanner |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 1200 × 2400 dpi | 1200 × 2400 dpi |
| Maximum Scan Area | 21.6 x 29.7 cm | 21.6 x 29.7 cm |
| Scan Output Formats | BMP, JPEG, PICT, TIFF, PDF, PNG | BMP, JPEG, PICT, TIFF, PDF, PNG |
| Flatbed Scan Speed | Black: 12; Colour: 27 sec | Black: 12; Colour: 27 sec |
| Scan-to Features | Scan to computer, cloud, WSD and smart device | — |
| 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 | 6 ipm | 7 ipm |
| ADF Colour Scan Speed | 5 ipm | 7 ipm |
| Colour Scanning | Yes | Yes |
| Monochrome Scanning | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum Scan Resolution | — | 9600 interpolated dpi |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless Connectivity | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Printing Services | Apple AirPrint, Epson Connect (iPrint, Email Print, Remote Print Driver, Scan-to-Cloud) | Epson Connect (Epson iPrint, Email Print, Remote Print Driver, Scan-to-Cloud), Apple AirPrint, Mopria Print Service |
| Interfaces | USB, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Ethernet | USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Network Protocols | TCP/IPv4, TCP/IPv6 | — |
| WLAN Security | WEP 64/128-bit, WPA/WPA2 Personal, WPA2-PSK (AES) | — |
| Ethernet Connectivity | Yes | Yes |
| Supported OS | Windows XP, XP Professional x64, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10 or later; Windows Server 2003 or later; Mac OS X 10.6.8 or later | Mac OS X 10.6.8 or later, Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Vista, Windows XP SP3, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition SP2, Windows Server 2003 R2 x64, Windows Server 2008 32/64-bit, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 64-bit, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016 |
| Email Print | Yes | Yes |
| Network Management Tools | APIPA, BOOTP, DDNS, DHCP, HTTP, LLTD, mDNS, PING, SLP, SNMP, SNTP, WSD | — |
| Wireless Frequency Bands | 2.4 GHz | — |
| Wireless Standards | IEEE 802.11b/g/n | — |
| Wireless Setup | Infrastructure mode, Wi-Fi Direct (Simple AP) | — |
| Compatibility | ||
| Chromebook Native Print | Yes | — |
| Paper Handling | ||
| Paper Input Capacity | 250 sheets | 250 sheets |
| Paper Output Capacity | 30 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Paper Trays | 2 tray | 1 tray |
| Supported Paper Weight | Plain paper: 64-90; thick paper: 91-256; envelopes: 75-100 g/m² | 64-256 g/m² |
| Automatic Document Feeder Capacity | 35 sheets | 35 sheets |
| Rear Paper Feed | Yes | Yes |
| Photo Paper Capacity | 20 sheets | — |
| Manual Feed Slot Capacity | 1 sheets | — |
| Standard Tray Media Types | Plain paper, Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper | — |
| ADF Supported Paper Weight | 64-95 g/m² | 64-95 g/m² |
| Premium Glossy Photo Paper Output Capacity | 20 sheets | — |
| Maximum Custom Paper Length | 1200 mm | — |
| Standard Paper Tray Capacity | 250 sheets | 250 sheets |
| ADF Paper Size Range | A4, Letter, Legal, 8.5 x 13 in mm | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Width | 346 mm | 375 mm |
| Depth | 375 mm | 347 mm |
| Height | 347 mm | 346 mm |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 7.3 kg | 7.3 kg |
| Printer Colour | — | White |
| Dimensions | 346 x 375 x 347 (W × D × H) | 375 x 347 x 346 (W × D × H) |
| Power | ||
| Supply Voltage | 220-240 V | 100-240 V |
| Frequency | 50-60 Hz | 50-60 Hz |
| Ready Mode Power | 5.4 W | 5.4 W |
| Sleep Mode Power | 0.9 W | 0.9 W |
| Power Off Consumption | 0.2 W | 0.2 W |
| Printing Power Consumption | — | 13 W |
| ENERGY STAR Support | Yes | — |
| Copying Power Consumption | 12 W | 12 W |
| Maintenance | ||
| Replaceable Maintenance Box | Yes | Yes |
| Fax | ||
| Fax Transmission Speed | 33.6 kbps | 33.6 kbps |
| Fax Memory | 180 pages | 180 pages |
| Fax Speed Dials | 100 | 100 |
| Fax Type | Walk-up black and white and colour fax capability | Walk-up Black/White, Color |
| Fax Error Correction Mode | ITU Group 3 fax with Error Correction | ITU Group 3 with ECM |
| Fax Features | Auto Redial, PC Fax, Address Book, Broadcast Fax, Polling Reception, Fax Preview | PC Fax, Auto Redial, Address Book, Broadcast Fax, Fax Preview, Polling Reception |
| Printer | ||
| Printer Category | Home Office, Office Desktop | Home Office, Office Desktop, Office Workgroup |
| Printer Language | ESC/P-R, ESC/P Raster | ESC/P-R |
| Product SKU | — | C11CG92404BY |
| Software | ||
| Desktop Printing and Scanning Software | Epson ScanSmart | — |
| Environment | ||
| Operating Temperature | 10-35 °C | — |
| Operating Humidity | 20-80 RH, non-condensing % | — |
| Storage Temperature | -15–40 after initial ink charging; -20–40 before initial ink charging °C | — |
| Storage Humidity | 5-85 RH, non-condensing % | — |
| Noise | ||
| Printing Sound Pressure | — | 56 dB(A) |
Summary: which fits better?
Epson EcoTank L6460 Printer vs Epson EcoTank M3170 Printer — choose by the use case in the table (role/paper, document features, connectivity, speed).
When to pick which:
Pick Epson EcoTank L6460 Printer if you need: higher ink yield, ADF or clearer scan/copy in the table.
Pick Epson EcoTank M3170 Printer if you need: automatic duplex, higher ISO print/copy speed.
Key differences:
- Paper Size: Legal vs A4
- Printer Category: Home Office, Office Desktop vs Home Office, Office Desktop, Office Workgroup
- Iso Duplex Print Speed Black: 7.5 vs 9
- Scanner Type: Flatbed colour image scanner (CIS) vs Flatbed color image scanner
- Included Black Ink Yield: 13300 vs 11000
Based on the specs table, Epson EcoTank M3170 Printer fits most office needs better thanks to: Iso Duplex Print Speed Black: 7.5 vs 9; Iso Print Speed Black: 17 vs 20; Maximum Print Speed Black: 37 vs 39.
Maximum dpi and ink bottle series numbers alone do not settle the buy.
What differs?
Material differences (most important first)
- Paper Size: Legal vs A4
- Printer Category: Home Office, Office Desktop vs Home Office, Office Desktop, Office Workgroup
- Iso Duplex Print Speed Black: 7.5 vs 9
- Scanner Type: Flatbed colour image scanner (CIS) vs Flatbed color image scanner
- Included Black Ink Yield: 13300 vs 11000
- Adf Colour Scan Speed: 5 vs 7
- Adf Monochrome Scan Speed: 6 vs 7
- Iso Print Speed Black: 17 vs 20
Minor deltas
- Height: 347 vs 346
Similarities
Adf Supported Paper Weight: 64-95, Automatic Document Feeder Capacity: 35, Duplex Printing: Automatic, Ethernet Connectivity: 1, Fax Memory: 180
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Frequently asked questions — EvoLink
Pick Epson EcoTank L6460 Printer if you need: higher ink yield, ADF or clearer scan/copy in the table.
Pick Epson EcoTank M3170 Printer if you need: automatic duplex, higher ISO print/copy speed.
Paper Size: Legal vs A4
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.eu/en_EU/products/printers/inkjet/consumer/epson-l6460/p/30953
- https://www.epson.eu/en_EU/products/printers/inkjet/consumer/ecotank-m3170-a4-multifunction-mono-wi-fi-ink-tank-printer-with-adf/p/23148
- https://download.epson.com.sg/product_brochures/ink_tank_system/EIN/EN/Epson_M1170_M2170_M3170.pdf