EcoTank L6468 Printer
An A4 colour ink tank multifunction printer for printing, copying and scanning, with Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct and E…
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A full side-by-side comparison of reference models EcoTank L6468 Printer and EcoTank L6558 Printer within the same category.
EcoTank L6558 Printer
Iso Duplex Print Speed Color
A colour multifunction ink tank printer for printing, scanning, copying and faxing, with ISO speeds up to 25 p…
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| Specification | EcoTank L6468 Printer | EcoTank L6558 Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Features | ||
| Printer Functions | Print, Scan, Copy, Fax | Print, Scan, Copy, Fax |
| LCD Display | 2.4-inch color LCD touchscreen | 4.3-inch color LCD touchscreen |
| Control Panel | Full-touch control panel with 2.4-inch color LCD | Full-touch control panel |
| Quiet Mode | — | 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 × 2400 dpi |
| Duplex Printing | Automatic | Yes (A4, plain paper) |
| Borderless Printing | — | Yes |
| Paper size | A4 | A4 |
| USB Direct Print | — | Yes |
| Print Margins | 3 top, bottom, left and right mm | — |
| Ink | ||
| Ink Technology | Pigment ink | Pigment ink |
| Included Black Ink Yield | 7500 pages | 7500 pages |
| Included Color Ink Yield | 6000 pages | 6000 pages |
| Standard Black Ink Bottle | Epson 009 (T06E) Black | Epson 009 (T06E) Black |
| Standard Colour Ink Bottles | Epson 009 (T06E) Cyan, Magenta, Yellow | Epson 009 Cyan, Magenta, Yellow |
| Replacement Black Ink Bottle Yield | 7500 pages | 7500 pages |
| Performance | ||
| Print Speed Black | 37 ppm | 32 ppm |
| Maximum Print Speed Color | 23 ppm | 22 ppm |
| ISO Print Speed Black | 17 ppm | 25 ppm |
| ISO Print Speed Color | 9.5 ppm | 12 ppm |
| 10×15 cm Photo Print Speed | 69 sec | 43 sec |
| First Page Out Time (Black) | 7 sec | 5.5 sec |
| First Page Out Time (Color) | 11 sec | 8.5 sec |
| ISO Duplex Print Speed Black | 7.5 ppm | 16 ppm |
| ISO Duplex Print Speed Color | 5 ppm | 9 ppm |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | 1600 pages | — |
| Maximum Monthly Duty Cycle | 1600 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 | 12 ppm | 23 ppm |
| ISO Copy Speed Color | 6 ppm | 10 ppm |
| Copy Resolution | 600 × 600 dpi | 600 × 1200 dpi |
| Maximum Copies | 99 copies | 999 copies |
| Copy Zoom | 25-400 % | 25-400 % |
| Maximum Copy Size | Legal | Legal |
| N-in-1 Copy | — | 2-up, 4-up |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | Flatbed colour image scanner (CIS) | Contact Image Sensor (CIS) |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 1200 × 2400 dpi | 1200 × 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, PICT, TIFF, PDF, PNG | BMP, JPEG, TIFF, PDF, PNG |
| Flatbed Scan Speed | Black: 12; Colour: 27 sec | Black: 5; Colour: 10 sec |
| Scan-to Features | Scan to storage device, computer, cloud, smart device and WSD | Storage device; Computer using Epson ScanSmart; 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 | 6 ipm | 26 ipm |
| ADF Colour Scan Speed | 5 ipm | 9 ipm |
| Colour Scanning | Yes | Yes |
| Monochrome Scanning | Yes | Yes |
| 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 (iPrint, Email Print, Remote Print Driver, Scan-to-Cloud), Apple AirPrint |
| Interfaces | USB, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Ethernet | USB, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Ethernet |
| Network Protocols | TCP/IPv4, TCP/IPv6, LPD, IPP, PORT9100, WSD | TCP/IPv4, TCP/IPv6, LPD, IPP, PORT9100, WSD |
| WLAN Security | WEP 64-bit/128-bit, WPA2-PSK (AES), WPA/WPA2 Personal | 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 10 32/64-bit, Windows 8 32/64-bit, Windows 7 32/64-bit, Windows Vista 32/64-bit, Windows XP SP3 or later 32-bit, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition SP2 or later, Windows Server 2003 SP2 or later, Windows Server 2003 R2, Mac OS X 10.6.8-10.15.x | Windows 10 (32-bit/64-bit); Windows 8 (32-bit/64-bit); Windows 7 (32-bit/64-bit); Windows Vista (32-bit/64-bit); Windows XP SP3 or later (32-bit); Windows XP Professional x64 Edition SP2 or later; Windows Server 2003 SP2 or later; Windows Server 2003 R2; Mac OS X 10.6.8-10.15.x |
| Email Print | Yes | Yes |
| Network Management Tools | SNMP, HTTP, DHCP, BOOTP, APIPA, PING, DDNS, mDNS, SLP, WSD | SNMP, HTTP, DHCP, BOOTP, APIPA, PING, DDNS, mDNS, SNTP, SLP, WSD, LLTD |
| Wireless Frequency Bands | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| Wireless Standards | IEEE 802.11b/g/n | IEEE 802.11b/g/n |
| Wireless Setup | Infrastructure and Wi-Fi Direct Simple AP | — |
| Compatibility | ||
| Chromebook Native Print | Yes | — |
| Paper Handling | ||
| Paper Input Capacity | 250 sheets | 550 sheets |
| Paper Output Capacity | 30 sheets | 125 sheets |
| Paper Trays | 1 tray | 2 tray |
| Supported Paper Weight | Plain paper: 64-90; thick paper: 91-256; envelopes: 75-100 g/m² | 64-255 g/m² |
| Automatic Document Feeder Capacity | 35 sheets | 50 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 | Cassette 1: plain paper and Premium Glossy Photo Paper; Cassette 2: plain paper |
| 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 | 6000 mm |
| Standard Paper Tray Capacity | 250 sheets | 500 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | — | 50 sheets |
| ADF Paper Size Range | A4, Letter, Legal and 8.5 x 13 inch mm | A5, A4, B5, Letter, Legal mm |
| Dimensions | ||
| Width | 346 mm | 425 mm |
| Depth | 375 mm | 500 mm |
| Height | 347 mm | 350 mm |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 7.3 kg | 17.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 346 x 375 x 347 (W × D × H) | 425 x 500 x 350 (W × D × H) |
| Power | ||
| Supply Voltage | 220-240 V | 220-240 V |
| Frequency | 50-60 Hz | 50-60 Hz |
| Ready Mode Power | 5.5 W | 8.3 W |
| Sleep Mode Power | 0.9 W | 0.8 W |
| Power Off Consumption | 0.2 W | 0.2 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 | 33.6 kbps |
| Fax Memory | 180 pages | 550 pages |
| Fax Speed Dials | 100 locations | 200 locations |
| Fax Type | Walk-up black and white and colour fax capability | Black/White, Color |
| Fax Error Correction Mode | ITU Group 3 fax with Error Correction | Yes |
| Fax Resolution | — | Monochrome: 203 x 98, 203 x 196, 203 x 392 or 406 x 392; color: 200 x 200 dpi |
| Fax Features | Auto Redial, PC Fax, Address Book, Broadcast Fax, Polling Reception, Fax Preview | PC FAX |
| Printer | ||
| Printer Category | A4 color business multifunction ink tank printer | A4 Hi-Speed color multifunction inkjet printer |
| Printer Language | ESC/P-R, ESC/P Raster | ESC/P-R, ESC/P Raster |
| Software | ||
| Desktop Printing and Scanning Software | Epson Scan 2, Epson ScanSmart, Document Capture Pro, EpsonNet Print, Event Manager, Remote Print Driver | Epson ScanSmart; Remote Print Driver |
| Environment | ||
| Operating Temperature | 10-35 °C | 10-35 °C |
| Operating Humidity | 20-80 RH, non-condensing % | 20-80 RH, non-condensing % |
| Storage Temperature | -15–40 after initial ink charging; -20–40 before initial ink charging °C | -15 to 40 after initial ink charging; -20 to 40 before initial ink charging °C |
| Storage Humidity | 5-85 RH, non-condensing % | 5-85 RH, non-condensing % |
Summary: which fits better?
Epson EcoTank L6468 Printer vs Epson EcoTank L6558 Printer — choose by the use case in the table (role/paper, document features, connectivity, speed).
When to pick which:
Pick Epson EcoTank L6468 Printer if you need: automatic duplex, ADF or clearer scan/copy in the table.
Pick Epson EcoTank L6558 Printer if you need: automatic duplex, faster 10×15 cm photos (lower seconds), higher ISO print/copy speed.
10×15 cm photos: EcoTank L6558 about 43 seconds and EcoTank L6468 about 69 seconds in published figures (~26 second gap). That edge is conditional on matching quality mode, bordered printing, and test conditions — paper type alone is not enough.
Key differences:
- Printer Category: A4 color business multifunction ink tank printer vs A4 Hi-Speed color multifunction inkjet printer
- Duplex Printing: Automatic vs Yes (A4, plain paper)
- Iso Duplex Print Speed Black: 7.5 vs 16
- Iso Duplex Print Speed Color: 5 vs 9
- Scanner Type: Flatbed colour image scanner (CIS) vs Contact Image Sensor (CIS)
Based on the specs table, Epson EcoTank L6558 Printer fits most office needs better thanks to: Iso Duplex Print Speed Black: 7.5 vs 16; Iso Duplex Print Speed Color: 5 vs 9; Automatic Document Feeder Capacity: 35 vs 50.
Maximum dpi and ink bottle series numbers alone do not settle the buy.
What differs?
Material differences (most important first)
- Printer Category: A4 color business multifunction ink tank printer vs A4 Hi-Speed color multifunction inkjet printer
- Duplex Printing: Automatic vs Yes (A4, plain paper)
- Iso Duplex Print Speed Black: 7.5 vs 16
- Iso Duplex Print Speed Color: 5 vs 9
- Scanner Type: Flatbed colour image scanner (CIS) vs Contact Image Sensor (CIS)
- Adf Colour Scan Speed: 5 vs 9
- Adf Monochrome Scan Speed: 6 vs 26
- Adf Paper Size Range: A4, Letter, Legal and 8.5 x 13 inch vs A5, A4, B5, Letter, Legal
Minor deltas
- Storage Temperature: -15–40 after initial ink charging; -20–40 before initial ink charging vs -15 to 40 after initial ink charging; -20 to 40 before initial ink charging
- Height: 347 vs 350
One-sided data (missing ≠ unsupported)
- Duplex Scanning: Not listed vs 1
Similarities
Adf Supported Paper Weight: 64-95, Ethernet Connectivity: 1, Included Black Ink Yield: 7500, Included Color Ink Yield: 6000, Ink System: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
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Frequently asked questions — EvoLink
Pick Epson EcoTank L6468 Printer if you need: automatic duplex, ADF or clearer scan/copy in the table.
Pick Epson EcoTank L6558 Printer if you need: automatic duplex, faster 10×15 cm photos (lower seconds), higher ISO print/copy speed.
Printer Category: A4 color business multifunction ink tank printer vs A4 Hi-Speed color multifunction inkjet printer
10×15 cm photos: EcoTank L6558 about 43 seconds and EcoTank L6468 about 69 seconds in published figures (~26 second gap). That edge is conditional on matching quality mode, bordered printing, and test conditions — paper type alone is not enough.
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.